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    EL Gran Pollo

    4.4 (7 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Steak Burrito
    Jamila L.

    I was on the Baltimore side of town and stopped at El Gran Pollo. I was craving a burrito so I ordered the steak burrito. The wait wasn't long and the burrito didn't disappoint. It was filled with steak, rice and beans, avocado, and the lettuce and tomatoes were on the side., I got extra sour cream and 2 medium sauces to go. There were just a few customers in and out so the place was quiet for the most part. I enjoyed the meal and would not mind going back.

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    Puerto 511

    Puerto 511

    4.6
    (523 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    This is a truly tiny establishment. We drove right by it at first, because it is very unassuming…read moreand does not really have a sign. You have to be buzzed in and the dining room is literally the size of my living room. Very intimate. The food was superb. Stellar. Outstanding. Truly, each course was delicious, with layers of flavor and unexpected combinations. The ceviche in an intensely limey coconut broth started off the meal and I thought that if everything else sucked I would still be happy. But the dishes kept getting better. I did not anticipate enjoying veal heart skewers, but they were smoky and very reminiscent of good carne asada. The purple corn tamale was a very interesting mix of heavier corn with light ahi tuna. And even the little bowl of plantain chips they bring out first was excellent. This is a set menu, 5 courses on the weekdays and 6 on the weekends, and is a bring your own alcohol set up. As a result, there is almost no interaction with the waitress, and the food just arrives, but it is timed very well, with reasonable periods between courses.

    I had a good experience at Puerto 511. I went on a Saturday night for a nice solo dinner. It was a…read morepleasant dining experience. The dishes came out at a good pace. I did not feel rushed until the desert course was served with the check. The variety of the dishes was fun to experience; each course was very different. Puerto 511 does really well with seafood. My favorites courses were the Ceviche Amazonico and the Tamalito Verde. The flavors were incredible. The Pulpo en su Causa was also a very interesting dish. The combination of ingredients and the inclusion of a cold mashed potato component were both innovative. I was disappointed with the other courses, though. The veal was tough, the lamp chop was tough, and the desert was not very flavorful. The quinoa flan and the passionfruit ice cream did not match very well in flavor or texture. The restaurant building itself was ok. The ambiance did not indicate fine dining to me. The service was not very personable. I would like to come back sometime in a different season, when there is a new menu. But overall, I would say Puerto 511 is definitely a dining experience worth trying.

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    Anticucho--yum!
    Anticucho--yum!
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    Poyoteca

    Poyoteca

    4.1
    (109 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I always pass by Poyoteca and I am so glad I finally stopped in! I got an empanada and the tres…read moreleches--both were fantastic! The empanada was filling and well priced, and the tres leches was moist and rich. I have to come back again to try their entrees and sides! Service was fast and kind, and the overall environment was well lit and spacious. I will definitely be adding Poyoteca into the lunch rotation!

    Went here for a late lunch on a Monday and was surprised to see that the restaurant was still half…read morefull. It was an easy order process and the food came out very quick. We ordered a salad, lomo empanada, and 1/2 chicken meal with brussels sprouts & carrots and black beans. To drink we got a chica morada. The lomo empanada had a great flavor and texture which was great to split as an opener. The 1/2 chicken was flavorful with both the light and the dark meat worth trying. The chicken was halved right in from of us with a large cleaver and the freshness was notable. The brussel sprouts were plentiful, crispy if a pinch oily, and with a slight sweetness that went well with the chicken. The beans were fine; likely the only thing we would not get again. Both the mild (white) and medium (green) sauces went very well with both the empanadas and the chicken. The chicha morada tasted of corn, cloves and cinnamon and was a nice sweet treat. Overall, a wonderfully quick spot with great flavor in the inner harbor.

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    Pollo Saltado & side of green beans
    Pollo Saltado & side of green beans
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    El Gran Pollo

    El Gran Pollo

    4.7
    (10 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    I was in the area and hungry for lunch and my sister highly recommended this spot. They used to…read morehave a location in Cockeysville that is unfortunately temporarily closed due to a fire. This new location is spacious, clean, and has great food. I got the quarter chicken platter with white meat, brussel sprouts, and yucca fries. Each platter comes with sides and each side looks so good you'll definitely have a hard time deciding. I also got some green sauce and white sauce too. The chicken was super flavorful, moist, and fell right off the bone. It was sooo good! The brussels had a surprising kick to them and were nice and tender. The yucca fries took an extra few minutes to come out since they were frying them up fresh for us and it was worth the wait! They have several locations but the food doesn't taste like a chain, if you know what I mean. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone craving some delicious Peruvian style chicken.

    El Gran Pollo was just okay…read more I got the chicken burrito & bf had the chicken burrito bowl. Oh and I also got plantains (which they initially forgot but thankfully I checked the bag before I left.) Bf liked his bowl. He's been here a couple of times before and always enjoys. This was my first time and might have to head on back to chipotle lol. Which sucks because I wanted authentic Hispanic food. The flavors were somewhat there. The plantain wasn't ripe!!! How does one fry unripe plantain :-( :-( :-( I might, key word MIGHT, try again.

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    Fried Catfish with Plantains and Black Beans
    Fried Catfish with Plantains and Black Beans
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    Alma Cocina Latina

    Alma Cocina Latina

    4.3
    (537 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$

    First time in but it won't be our last!…read more Service was amazing. Our server, Spence, was great! Very knowledgeable about the menu and always there making sure we had what we needed. Do not sleep on the cocktails! The Lessons In Alliteration will bring me back here, it is so well balanced and goes down a little too easy. The food was incredible. We started with the Tequeños and Patacón Salvaje (the best bite of the night for me!). Then came the Caribe Atómico (a little too salty) and Caribbean Surf & Turf Salpicón. For our entrees we tried the Duck Atollado (the rice in this dish was amazing and so flavorful) and the Pelao Guayanés. Everything was well prepared and so tasty. Dessert was the Vanilla Quesillo and Cacao+, would skip, dessert was our least favorite course.

    What can I say... I had a lot of expectations as this place has been open for a while, but I was a…read morebit disappointed. We had to get an early reservation as they were fully booked at dinner time. The food was just okay: the appetizer with the plantain and fried calamari was okay, it lacked a little bit of dimension and was too acid forward (needed more salt to balance it). The main was the "olleta" which is a vegetarian meal; it wasn't exactly memorable. It has an incredible amount of olives and capers and not enough tofu/plaintain/mushrooms. It was also very acid forward and lacked layers/balance to the flavor. Lastly, we tried two desserts: the flan (I believe it was called quesillo) and the chocolate one. I LOVED the flan with the foam on top, and the chocolate one was towards the bitter side (which was pretty good) but I wouldn't get it again. The desserts were very overpriced for the size of it. The place is well maintained and I love the plants all around. I would like to give it another try as I like to support my fellow Latinos

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    Private room
    HAMACHI ESCABECHE (GF) flame seared hamachi, escabeche plantain, pickled ají biquiño, ají chirel, orange vinaigrette
    HAMACHI ESCABECHE (GF) flame seared hamachi, escabeche plantain, pickled ají biquiño, ají chirel, orange vinaigrette
    Evening cocktail special: Rum, mezcal, cinnamon

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    Evening cocktail special: Rum, mezcal, cinnamon
    La Taverna Ecuatoriana

    La Taverna Ecuatoriana

    4.3
    (24 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    The food was well cooked and the portions were great! Specifically, the home owned kitchen feel of…read morethe place made it very inviting. The rice in particular tasted very fresh and well made.

    Giving this 4 stars only based on the food as I got it to go! But, Definitely check this place…read moreout... ordered myself the empanadas de verde (green plantain) and was surprised that they warmed up beautifully the next morning since I had gotten them to go after a 6 hours road trip to this place. Now I am wishing I would have grabbed more stuff to reheat and have the next day and/or gotten there with time to sit and enjoy the food but life, so here we are. Also ordered their fanesca as it is Holy Week... I will update when I warm that up and have it for lunch or dinner. One point on the fanesca they do not serve it with the little empanadas unfortunately or at least not with a to go order. Update: so I did have half of the fanesca for lunch, popped it in the microwave for 2:30 and it was piping hot and delicious! Had the 12 grains, cod, and came with the typical garnishes that I added to the top as I plated it at home. Fanesca!! Really good and with most of the typical garnishes: parsley, cheese, boiled egg, maduro (fried sweet plantain) and avocado. Just missing the small cheese flour empanadas as a garnish, but still amazing flavor! 10/10 The portion is plenty I am having the rest of it for dinner! Definitely give this place a shot if for nothing else the food as a to go option if you don't have the time or patience to look for parking.

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    Delicious melty cheese empanada de verde (green plantain)
    Delicious melty cheese empanada de verde (green plantain)
    Menu as of 01/03/25

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    Menu as of 01/03/25

    EL Gran Pollo - peruvian - Updated July 2026

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