La Food Marketa was a great place to try. Atmosphere was clean and providing. Food was made with fresh ingredients. And the food was very good. I am definitely putting it in the rotation. The fajitas plate was excellent. Can't wait to try other things. The service was excellent. read more

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I had quick and kind service from the young gentleman who took my order for a slice of key lime pie. The interior was modern and quiet but empty because the patrons were outside enjoying the weather. The key lime pie was cold and delicious but a bit on the pricey side for a relatively small, single slice. I will definitely be returning but not for the key lime pie. read more

Upon our entrance we were politely welcomed into the restaurant. The crunchy short rib and fish tacos were top notch! Along with the rice and beans! All ingredients were fresh and tasted Amazing! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars, is because the tres leche cake was horrible. I'm not sure if it should be on the menu. When we were asked how did we like the cake, we informed the waiter that we were unhappy with it. The waiter asked if we wanted anything else, we said no, but he did not offer to take it off our bill. It was $14 and it was the smallest and worst tres leche cake I've ever tasted. However I would definitely go back for the tacos! They are great in my book! read more

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I literally came here right after I landed at BWI. As soon as I touched down I told my dad to floor it to La food Marketa So, I've noticed a huge trend. Baltimore is coming in hot with the food towers. So I had to try the taco tower here at La Food Marketa. (Similar to the Italian one I had last time I was In Maryland at Franks) I called ahead and asked if they serve it everyday or if they need a heads up (some places do) but this place said, nope. They serve it all the time and don't need a heads up. So that's a plus. This place also does take reservations. I did make one since it was my first time here and didn't know how crowded it gets. Online it does say they are recommended, but not required. It was busy at 6:30 on a Saturday They are located in a private parking lot with a few other places. They do have a very nice outdoor seating area, and it does say online they are dog friendly. We did pick to sit inside. We got sat at a bigger table once they found out we were getting the taco tower Mackenzie, was taking care of us, she was absolutely amazing. It was really packed, and yet Makenzie still refilled our waters and brought out more chips and salsa (warning, rookie mistake. We filled up on chips and salsa before the taco tower came out) The chips were delicious. They were so crispy and fresh. Also, loved their salsa. Now for the taco tower details. It feeds 4-6- and it was just my dad and I And it comes with- CHOICE OF ANY 3 TACOS- (4 of each taco and they had a good amount to pick from) CHIPS & QUESO LAYERED TACO DIP STREET CORN PAN DE QUESO BUFFALO CHICKEN TAQUITOS RICE & BEANS This food tower will run you 125 dollars We also asked if instead of picking 3 different tacos if we could double the birria tacos. Which we were able to and then we got a hard shell taco with short rib Mackenzie was great at making suggestions. She mentioned that their -BROCCOLI BIRRIA TACOS which were, cheesy corn tortillas, broccoli, onion, cilantro, smoky vegetable broth. Were really popular. (Which is great if you're vegetarian) (You can also add a pitcher of margaritas for a good deal) I knew I wanted the taco tower, but this place has a good sized menu to please anyone, tons of cocktails(even mocktails) and Their dessert menu is also pretty big. (Also a good amount of salads here if you're trying to be good / diet restrictions) I did end up having a couple mojitos since it was a cheat day. The only hiccup was, my dad ordered a black cherry mojito and they brought out a blackberry one by accident. They actually let us keep the blackberry one as well no charge. So they were great at fixing the issue. The whole wait staff here was great. The new drink my dad originally ordered came out extremely fast. (I didn't get the name of the server who took our drink order and brought them out. But she was really nice as well Here, at La food marketa, their food was actually as good as it looked. I highly recommend their taco tower and ask for Makenzie read more

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The food here is consistently good. Recently had the pork belly poke bowl- pork was crispy and delicious. The shrimp with garlic sauce was even better- we could have drank that sauce. The variety of drinks is also great. We sat in a booth in the bar and service was good from the bartender. The restaurant itself is nice. Would definitely like to come back for that taco tower! read more

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Went here for a retirement lunch for my colleague. I have always wanted to try this place since I have heard so many good things. The server never told us our name but he was attentive. I ordered the confetti bowl since it was Ash Wednesday and observing. It was good. My only complaint is the black beans were too crispy. I personally like mine on the softer side. Also, add more black beans and less rice. The rice filled me up quickly. My colleagues enjoyed their meals. Would love to come back when its a non- work related event. We also were able yo bring our own desserts and our server was kind enough to give us a box for the extra desserts. read more

La Food Marketa - Confetti Bowl - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came to celebrate our 32nd anniversary. I have been here once before and I don't know why I haven't been back more often. The food is fresh, exciting and so dag gone delicious. The staff is personable and gracious and it feels like family here. I do not eat meat and there are so many options for me. OMG nothing but great things to say. Grab a friend or two and rush on over. The music, the vibe, the lighting are so FUN FUN FUN. Our server Alden was da bomb!!!!! read more

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I really really really love this place! The steak street tacos are some of the best around. Smooth and tender steak with corn tortillas, diced onion, cilantro and lime. Muy Rico! Excellent guacamole and delicious cocktails. Service here is always great - positive attitudes and attentive. Cute decor and plenty of seating, free parking and a nice bar area. read more

La Food Marketa - Chicken Street Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Figured it was time for an updated review. Came here with my family to celebrate my brother's birthday. He had his heart set on the taco tower and the birthday boy gets what he wants. For our taco selection, we went with a double order of the short rib tacos and an order of birria tacos. The tower says it feeds 2-4, but there were 5 of us and we still had tons of leftovers. To be fair, we may have gone a little too hard on the chips and queso while we waited. Everything on the tower was phenomenal, except the buffalo chicken taquitos as they were a bit dry. But the house-made hot sauce totally saved them. Service was awesome as always. This place is still one of my favorite spots and the meal had me even more excited to have Hoopla cater my wedding. :-) read more

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Friendly hostess and very colorful/fun environment. Our server was kind and attentive. My guest enjoyed their meal so much it was devoured in 15 minutes! I would love to return and check out their HH (if they have one) and to give the shrimp fajitas another chance as mine was a smidge overcooked but enjoyable visit altogether read more

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This place was really nice. Went on taco Tuesday so of courts is was packed. Service was a tad slow but the food was really good. Also the waiters were very nice and accommodating. We had a reserve for 5 however it took 25 minutes after 5 to be seated. I ordered beef tacos and they were bomb. It came with rice and some sauce that was also very good. Drinks were soso but the price of everything on taco Tuesday was very nice. I would try this again on a day that is not Tuesday. read more

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We Sat outside on a nice Sat night. Service was attentive and friendly. We were big fans of the traditional margarita with espolon tequila. We are light . Chips, salsa and guac. The calamari came out crispy with peppers on top and 2 dipping sauces. Chimichuri and smoky aoli. Nice app. The shrimp and garlic app is hard to explain. 5 large shrimp in a cream sauce with chunks of bread submerged. Not bad, just not what we expected. Tacos looked good walking by. Next time for dinner. read more

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Had a good time yesterday with fellow Yelpers for Taco Tuesday. Was my first time, but it won't be my last! A few of us sat at the bar initially. We were able to partake in happy hour right before it ended at 7. I got a traditional frozen margarita. It was good. We were offered chips and salsa by Whitney who was great! The salsa looked like ketchup but actually tasted better than it looked. We had a reservation but it took awhile to get us all seated. The place was packed! Our server, Mike was great - very attentive and helpful. The "smokey spicy figgy" cocktail was really good. It has mezcal and I appreciate that smokey taste. All of us ordered tacos. Since it was Taco Tuesday, all taco entrees were $15. I opted for the birria tacos which comes with pork but I asked to sub it for beef, and they obliged. I thought it was just ok. It was bland I heard they gave a good brunch. I'll be back soon. read more

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Mexican fusion? Count me in!! Love this spot. Upbeat, cool, fun atmosphere. Can do the chefs counter to watch the kitchen, dine outside in their spacious patio area, or hit the bar for an amazing happy hour! They take a really great perspective on traditional Mexican cuisine, they certainly add the fun. Tuna poke Bowl is the biggest highlight for me, so fresh and the flavors pair excellently. Also their queso is chefs kiss. They have something for every pallet, definitely my go to spot when I'm craving a mojito and some tuna. Service is also a highlight, everyone is so attentive and friendly. Can't go wrong, check them out! read more

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This place is great for brunch, lunch, dinner, or happy hour! The menu features classics with a twist as well as some more eclectic dishes. I've never had a bad meal here! The plantain wings are incredible, as well as the loaded yucca fries. The service is excellent, the drinks are delish, and they have indoor and outdoor patio seating as well. Worth checking out for any meal! read more

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As always, the food here was AMAZING! The buffalo chicken taquitos were incredible and it was my first time trying those. The sauce on the fajitas is incredible. Our waitress was so attentive and friendly. We got seated in the bar because the place was so packed, but it was actually much more quiet than the restaurant part itself! I can't wait to go back. read more

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I found this restaurant to be ok. The ambiance is more like a place I'd go for lunch and the prices are waaay more than I think they should be. The food I got was decent, but I didn't get anything fancy to be honest. I had the Mexican corn ribs (or something named along those lines) and they were delicious! In fact, that was the first time I'd ever tried that dish and I'm a forever fan. A friend got the tater tot nachos and as you can imagine they were Gloria's (just my opinion), but why would anything think they'd need good anyways (I'd probably think they were gross anywhere I went). I would give them another try but bc the prices are so steep I probably won't go there again (unless someone else is buying). Service was fine, nothing to write home about, nothing memorable. read more

Pretty awesome spot which I've passed multiple times but this was my first time visiting! The space is super cute and the staff were pretty friendly! They have the option of both indoor or outdoor seating with an array of menu items. I ordered the rose sangria and the fajitas with chicken and shrimp. Everything was hot and fresh! The menu had so many offerings. I will most definitely be returning. read more

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I came back and still loved it. I was there during the day and got some appetizers 1) loaded yuca fries - still great! 2) pan de queso - it was good, but has a slight bitterness from the cheese, which I don't particularly love 3) street cauliflower- my least favorite of what we got because it has Indian flavors (did not quite taste like the Latin flavors I was expecting) but it was still good and I love the slightly burnt ends of the cauliflower which give the dish a lot of dimension Loved the chips and salsa The place had the right amount of people, was a bit loud, but I loved seeing the workers chopping vegetables in front of us. Can't wait to return read more

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Good place ! nice service, average food, moderately flavorful. We stopped by for dinner tonight. The guacamole was nice and the chips were delicious and crispy. My favorite dish was the blistered sugar, peas, lightly parboiled, then slightly blackened fresh and crisp. They were delicious! We also had deep fried southwestern empanadas that were nice little starchy a little bland. We had a delicious taco made of broccoli and cheese. The fish tacos started out nice with large chunks of deep-fried fish, but there was too much creamy tartar sauce that grounded out the other interesting flavor flavors. The refried beans were delicious. The rice was nice. After tables look nice, inside there were lots of happy people chatting away. The noise level was slightly high. read more

La Food Marketa - Blistered sugar peas - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

So I made a last minute reservation for two. Arrived I was greeted immediately our server was super understanding and patient with me. Seeing as it takes me forever to decide what I want to drink. Which ended up being their cucumber margarita. It's delicious and refreshing if you were wondering. We ordered the fish tacos, loaded yucca fries, Brussels, and tuna tostadas. The fish tacos were perfectly cooked and had an amazing crunch. The tuna tostadas while good were too saucy and just messy. The Brussels are missing some love they need a hug or something because they were flat. Yet the loaded yucca fries were chefs kiss. The music in the restaurant was amazing and went well with the decor and overall atmosphere read more

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The service is always great. I love that they have others walking around to refill drinks, it takes some off the servers if they are busy! The food is always great and you can expect an interesting special (yummy but you would've never thought of it)! I love the street corn ribs, the scallop tacos weren't my fav. They were cooked well, the flavors just didn't belong in a taco. It's super tight seating, so just be aware that you're right next to another party which also makes it hard to talk at a regular volume. read more

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First time visiting La Food Marketa! We had a big group and I'm impressed with how efficient and friendly the staff were. I was a bit frozen as I did not know what to order off the large menu, but I'm glad I ended up with the blackened fish burrito bowl. The salmon was seasoned and cooked well, and the portion was generous. Looks like they have a lot of vegetarian options as well, which will bode well when I return with my spouse in the future. read more

La Food Marketa - Blackened Fish Burrito Bowl - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was delicious and service was amazing. Didn't take a picture of the guacamole but it's always so good. Plus, they make their own hot sauce read more

La Food Marketa - Morning Gloria - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My new favorite restaurant! Great location, great ambiance, amazing food. Cant wait to go back! The birrio tacos were perfection, and I can't stop thinking about the Cinnabun bread pudding. read more

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The customer service was excellent!!! From the time I walked in, to the waiter excellent service. Inside was clean, not crowded. It started getting crowded during dinner service. The food was delicious, they give you free chips, I ordered guacamole it was delicious! The quesadilla was delicious. I passed by this place so many times going to nail salon. It is a gem. Please go check it out, you will not be disappointed! read more

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I was lucky enough to attend a private party there the other day. I have always enjoyed this restaurant, but have never been there in a party setting. I was literally blown away. I have spent six decades on this earth and I can honestly say that I have never experienced that level of service at any restaurant that I can recall in my entire life. I felt so valued and like a VIP the entire time. I don't think one server or restaurant employee walked past me without asking if I needed something. if there was ever a day that I felt like the Queen of England, it was that day! The food was absolutely delicious. I didn't have room for dinner after eating all the yummy appetizers! Wings, pigs in a blanket and calamari were top tier.The place looked beautiful as well. The lighting, the outdoor seating , it was just chef's kiss all the way. This place is something special! read more

Decided to stop here after a recent Ortho appointment for lunch. The staff was very accommodating to seat us close to the door because I was recently given crutches and I honestly was trying to adjust. The restaurant was not busy so our male waiter was very attentive to us. He recommended the corn ribs which was the star of the meal selection. The food came out pretty quickly and everything was on point. The outdoor ramp was excellent for me to slowly adjust to entering and exiting the building on crutches. I will definitely return when back in the area. read more

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Went there about a year ago but been think about those yucca ffs the moment I left!! One of the best dishes I've had in a long LONG TIME!!

The food is delicious and the service quite good. There is no ambiance. But if you want quality Mexican food this is the place. read more

I am humbled. There have been only a few times in my culinary life when a magical experience of ambience, service and glorious cuisine combine to create a dining ecstasy. The unassuming building front and simple moniker of 'la food marketa' in no way prepares you for such an elevated connection to Latin cuisine: somewhere between street food and a sumptuous Madrid Cochina. The black bean soup was lovingly prepared, delicious and a unique blend of simple elements- thinly sliced jalapeños, scallions , finely diced pork, pepperoni, all elevating the frijole negro to its rightful place in Latin cuisine. ​​my main course was without doubt the very best Salmon Fajitas i have every tasted. Again, the technically perfect preparation was exalted to its pinnacle by the care and pride taken in the assembly. The interactions of the peppers sautéed to perfection, the generous and scrumptious blackened Salmon took my palate worlds away. The traditional sides were simply presented on an 6x8 baking pan; freshly cut, with a bean and rice admixture. If you're looking for a unique food nirvana, Latin La Food Marketa' may be your Shangri-la. read more

La Food Marketa - Black bean soup - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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marketa absolutely never disappoints. they are always adding new seasonal things to their menu and keeping it fresh. there are SO many options and plenty for kids, vegetarians, picky eaters, etc. their pan de queso is superb and street cauli is always a hit. free piece of cake for bday/special occasion. big parking lot & street parking too. indoor & outdoor seating with umbrellas. it can get a bit loud inside w music so keep that in mind. our service was quick and very attentive! my only complaint is that half of the servers were not wearing any sort of apron or uniform to identify them. they looked like they were customers and some of their outfits were a bit revealing and not "work appropriate" even in a casual restaurant like this. i will always love this place and continue to come back!!! must try. read more

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Stopped in for dinner because we were in the area and have had La Food Marketa on our list to try for awhile. We got the street corn ribs at the servers recommendation, they were really great! I'm not sure what I was expecting but these were awesome. We got pumpkin and prickly pear margaritas, because fall. The prickly pear was really sweet, the pumpkin had some fall spices and was the winner of the drink round. My husband got the birria tacos which he liked a lot. His only complaint was that the duo they come with was more like a beef broth/jus for a French dip, it didn't taste like it had much in the way of flavor/spices like other birria sauces he's had. They were still really tasty. I had the short rib tacos which were good. I'm not a big fan of the house salsa (it tastes like cocktail sauce to me, pls don't come for me its me, hi I'm the problem its me). Since the short rib tacos have the salsa on them the flavor of the short rib was a little overwhelmed by the salsa for me. The meat was tender and my tacos didn't fall apart (always a win) so overall they were good, but I'd probably try something else next to around. We had two kiddos under 5 with us, they each got hotdogs (huge, grilled dogs) we cut them up to make them edible for the kiddos and they were big fans. They also had shoestring fries (yum)! I love that LFM had a kids menu that our [very picky...we're working on it] kids would actually eat. We attempted to do the fluffernutter churros for dessert but they were out. We wound up electing to get churros anyway and the kitchen added marshmallow and sprinkles onto the plate which our kids loved! Overall we enjoyed the experience but would opt for the OG Food Market (sans kids) given the choice. read more

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The drinks were good, but unfortunately the food was not the best. I was very disappointed with the food. The presenta was nice, but it had no flavor. Maybe it was just an off day... read more

La Food Marketa - Crispy Fish Tacos & Beef Short Rib Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came in for the taco tuesday deals. The tacos were very good and we could have done another plate. The nachos were prepared well , just remember to ask for a protein with your nachos if you want meat in the nachos. The restaurant is very lively on tuesdays for the deals. Would recommend read more

La Food Marketa - nachos - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Definitely a MUST TRY. After doing some shopping , I decided to stop by and give the place a try . I got there right when the doors opened at 12pm . The place is large in the inside with plenty of sitting either at the bar or in dining area and very clean . I decided to sit at the bar . The bartender was real cool. The calamari is by far my favorite it was made to perfection . The tacos( turkey , fish and pulled pork ) were beyond fulfilling . The strawberry margarita was just an added bonus . Definitely would go back . read more

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One of the worst dining experiences ever. When we arrived half of the tables were empty, yet we were told there would be a 15 minute wait. That's restaurant speak for the kitchen is running slowly and they're staggering orders to provide good service. Once seated, it took a while for someone to take our order - a burger and tacos. It's Taco Tuesday so one would think that should make it easier. Not so. After 90 minutes and numerous apologies from the waitress, food had yet to be delivered to the table. Finally walking over to the manager to inquire about our order, he stated that they were short staffed, the kitchen was backed up, and had a problem with the printer skipping some orders. I was next expecting to hear the dog ate his homework... or at least our order. All difficult to believe since the waitress had checked with the kitchen repeatedly and was told they were working on our meals. At the two hour mark, the food finally arrived. The hamburger was hot, however the tacos were tepid at best and covered in cilantro (although the waitress was told absolutely no cilantro). The manager offered to discount our meals, and we suggested he tear up the check entirely. Both he and his kitchen staff should look for alternative work; neither belong in the restaurant business where good customer service and good food are of equal importance, and neither were found at La Food Marketa tonight. I wish negative stars were an option. read more

LFM has been on my to do list for a while now, so when their taco tower hit my instagram feed it was just the push I needed to finally stop in. I rallied my favorite girls and snagged an early evening reservation. We scored big with fantastic weather and a table on the patio. Trying to save room for the big show, we kept the starter to the comp chips and salsa and sipped on some tasty cocktails while we picked out our 3 types of tacos for the tower. Shout out to the spicy pineapple margarita. It was perfection!!! We finally settled on the birria, fish, and short rib tacos. The rest of the tower is preset with chips and queso, layered taco dip, street Corn, pan de queso, buffalo chicken taquitos and a side of rice and beans. When the tower arrived we were not disappointed. It was definitely enough for 4 easily. Each and every one of the staple items were 5 star worthy..shining stars the taquitos, street corn, and queso! The only let down unanimously for us was the tacos. The fish was fried too hard almost inedible, short rib and birria just ok/forgettable. Overall it was a fun night with a tasty introduction to their menu offering. read more

La Food Marketa - Spicy Grilled Pineapple Margarita and sangria - Latin American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Our first couple of dining experiences here were good. Tonight, however, was a bitter one of poorly executed plates. First, the complementary chips and salsa had more humidity-addled chips than crisp ones. My wife's dinner of tacos with scallops, and my crispy fish tacos were major disappointments. My tacos with panko-breaded cod and deep fried were laden with too much ... stuff, including cabbage, crema, radishes, and what appeared to be streams of "tonkatsu" sauce usually served in Japanese dishes. They were lousy distractions. I could barely get one end of a taco into my mouth. I more or less ate two and left the third one and the accompanying gloppy rice without even thinking about taking it home. It just was ... awful. My wife previously had a great grilled scallop taco previously but tonight, like my fish tacos, her's were layered with too many distracting sliced vegetables, cheese, and whatnot. She could not taste the scallops. More is seldom better!! Keep it simple!! You want a great fish taco? Go to Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis. Not recommended! read more

I wanted to like this place a little more. The service was friendly. It was definitely busy and seemed to be a crowd favorite. I tried that birria tacos with queso. It lacked flavor to me. I wish u would have tried something else. It's located in the market in the back right corner. Pretty simple set up and menu. Fairly loud - due to the open space. It was early afternoon on a Thursday when I went. read more