Las Esperanzas Café 2

I checked out an authentic Latin restaurant that absolutely delivered on flavor and quality…read more I ordered the shrimp burrito, and it was packed perfectly tender, well-seasoned shrimp, fresh rice and beans, and all the right toppings wrapped in a warm tortilla. I also appreciated that they offer different protein options, so there's something for everyone whether you're in the mood for chicken, steak, pork, or shrimp. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. On the side, I had the crispy yuca fritas, which were golden and crunchy on the outside with that soft, fluffy center inside. They were seasoned just right and paired perfectly with the dipping sauce. To top it off, I got a horchata sweet, creamy, and refreshing. Would highly recommend this spot. great prices

I was interested in trying this place and I went with the shucco…read more Holy guacamole!! That thing was insane. Chorizo, beef, hot dogs all chopped up on a sub roll. Guac spread all up and down that roll, some sort of cabbage over top of it with the red sauce and mayo. Amazing.

Interior

Shrimp Burrito

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El Merengue Restaurant Dominican Cuisine

4.4(64 reviews)

5.8 mi•Greektown

Had take out from here and was blown away! We got the roasted pork and chicken as well as…read moreempanadas, plantains, beans, yuca root fritters (the latter was similar to mozzarella sticks) with rice. Everything was delicious, especially with the orange mayo-based sauce they provide. A tad on the saltier side, but such a great hearty meal. Hope to try some of their soups in the future!

El merengue has to be my favorite Dominican place in the Baltimore area, or even just period…read more We live in Alexandria VA and driving to Baltimore just to eat at El Merengue is worth it. The service is impeccable. The entire staff was attentive and super friendly. And we came in right as they were getting ready to close and they still let us order off menu. The owner, chef, and waiter held plenty of conversation with my husband and I. He ordered off the hot bar and I ordered off the menu. We had quipes, bistec encebollada, moro de guandles, pescado frito, tostones, and jugo de chinola. I had 0 complaints. Everything was delicious. I have been here before a few years back and learned today they have new ownership. I always loved the place before, but now everything is just better! We will for sure be back!

Buffett style but still have a menu

Picked onions, rice peas with oxtails.

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La Barrita Restobar

4.5(236 reviews)

5.5 mi•Butcher's Hill

OMG! Thee best ravioli ever! Between the best tasting beef on the inside and the freshly made…read morepasta, and the sauce, OMG!!! I've had ravioli at many restaurants, and this is by far the best! But let's start from the beginning. The place is small, there's not getting around that part. Let's call it quaint. There's the bar, several 2-seater tables, and a few 4-seater tables. Think converted row home, but only the first floor. Still, it packs a punch, in a good way. Let's call it cozy. We had a reservation, so we were seated right away. We started with cocktails. I ordered an espresso martini and my partner ordered El Fresco. They were both tasty. I've had better espresso martinis, but it was still good. My second drink was a beer. The draft machines were down, but the beer was still good. My partner ordered the strip steak that came with fries and salad. It wasn't your average salad. It was delicious. The fries had garlic & parsley. The were delicious as well. And she absolutely loved the steak. So much so that she kept trying to save some for the next day. It was a delicious meal! The parking is street parking. It's a cute spot. We'll be back!

This place has a great atmosphere and service. We had the beef empanadas to start and they were…read morevery good. They give you toasted bread with chimichurri as a starter-- definitely a nice addition. For the main course we had the vacio and bife de chorizo, both were excellent and served with a salad and fries. The beef was perfectly cooked to order and well seasoned. For dessert we had the flan con dulce de leche, wow! Really nice closing to a great meal. They also have a nice selection of wines and a full bar. If you're a soccer fan (specifically River Plate) you'll enjoy the place a little more. They have a replica of the FIFA World Cup you can hold. Anyway, definitely a worthwhile place to go for a meal if you're in the area. Note: they open at 5:00 pm.

Messi :)

Starter bread

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Lorena's Restaurant

4.1(15 reviews)

7.1 mi

Ate there today for the first time. So glad I stopped in. Best Al Pastor tacos I've had in years…read more Decided to try the seafood soup- it was huge, tasty, full of seafood, piping hot, and was truly so darned good. Staff was great too. This might be my go-to on permanent rotation.

After helping a friend move, we needed a quick place to get a bite to eat. I searched for a local…read moreplace on Google & found Lorena's. It is obviously a popular place for the Hispanic community. We love to dine with the culture. My wife had a nice taco salad & I had the Lorena Chicken Wrap. Good choices for lunch.

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El Salvador Restaurant

4.0(70 reviews)

5.1 mi•Fells Point

Highly authentic and delicious Salvadoran food! Quaint little place with nice staff and reasonable…read moreprices. I ate the Bistec Encebollado which was cooked well and had a great sauce. Pupusas were very good-we had 4 different kinds. Plantains and tamal de elote were delicious, of course. Definitely worth it to try their horchata too!

Their sopa de mariscos is sooo good!! best seafood soup in fells point. their papusas are also…read moredelicious. overall a great casual seafood eatery

Pechuga a la plancha

Quesadilla plate (half eaten)

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Cuba de Ayer Restaurant

4.3(1.5k reviews)

18.7 mi

- delish rice and beans - steak is flavorful and seasoned…read morewith chimichurri - tostones are crispy - empanadas are super crispy and filled with lots of meat but a bit dry - live music is nice - hard to find parking in the lot

Wanted to try something different and came to this place with my family…read more The ambiance is really nice. Great place to bring someone. The menu has a lot of options to choose from. The service was great. Our waitress was helpful and very attentive. The food was amazing. We all decided on the Cuban sandwich and it did not disappoint. The only issue (minor), was the sandwich didn't come with a side. You had to order it separately. Other than that everything was fine. It appears that they are extending the restaurant to outside seating area. Good place.

Fish Ceviche

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SANDWICH CUBANO with PAPAS FRITAS

Maximón

4.0(374 reviews)

4.6 mi•Inner Harbor

Maximon was a great experience. I was with a large party for a bachelorette and it was so fun…read more Being seated took quite some time, as the restaurant was dealing with booking difficulties and the drinks were very slow to be delivered, however everything else was amazing. The guacamole and queso were definitely my favorite. The blackberries in the guac are such a unique and flavorful touch, and the chips were perfectly crispy and salty. The restaurant is so stunning and full of so much character. Sitting outside was perfect but sitting inside would be amazing as well.

This gorgeous restaurant sits by the water bringing you a slice of Mexico to Maryland! I truly…read moreenjoyed how vibrant the ambiance is, as it is decorated with live plants, bamboo finishes, and bright colors. The tacos are clearly made with love! Each taco is extremely fresh and I can tell that it was crafted meticulously in the kitchen. Be mindful that each taco is priced separately and you get a single taco ranging from $10.00 - 15.00. The guacamole is fresh and garnished with strawberries. Personally, I typically go for a spicier and more flavorful guac, but if you opt for a fresh and simple dish, then it certainly checks the box. The queso is thick, cheesy, and topped with peppers. I personally could appreciate a creamier queso, but I will say the dish looks and smells amazing. The oysters are rather small in size but they're extremely fresh and come topped with a jalapeño. My expectations for the drinks were a bit higher than what they delivered. Drinks tasted a bit watery and the flavor wasn't as potent (this says a lot for someone like myself who is pretty light weight). Service was fairly accommodating, however, keep in mind that they enforce a rule of having half of your party there prior to seating you. Also be mindful that their menu changes to dinner at 5:00PM, and seating at the outside bar may be closed depending on when you arrive. My favorite of all the dishes was the was the Al Pastor taco! I'd like to give this place another try because just based off of the aesthetic alone it has sooo much potential to be absolutely amazing!

Hallway

Roasted Lobster

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Tequila Flight: Sotol, Joven, Blanco. Bartender's recommendations.

El Salto

4.0(205 reviews)

0.3 mi

I love this place. The menu has so many options and everything I've had is delicious. I'm allergic…read moreto avocado and I've never had a problem removing it from a dish. I found this place pretty quickly after moving into the area and when my partner and I want a simple night out for dinner El Salto is our go-to. The staff is always really friendly and everything comes out so quickly. The restaurant is casual and we even came in costume when we went on Halloween. I've always had a good time and when the weather is warmer I love the outdoor seating.

I'm giving El Salto 3 stars for service, because our waitress was very attentive and checked in…read morewith us regularly. The food. is not. salted. The salsa tasted like ketchup. The guacamole was literally smashed avocado - no seasoning, no onions or tomatoes or lime or anything. Straight up avocado. We got the special for two - it came with chile rellenos, enchilada, tacos, and tamale. The tacos were probably the best flavor wise but the meat was spread on top of the tamale, and my husband swears the cheese in the rellenos was Rotel. Nothing in our meal was salted either - honestly all of the dishes felt barely seasoned. The atmosphere was pleasant and all of the staff we interacted with were happy and smiling. We didn't hate it, but I don't think we'll be back.

Margaritas beer Mixed Drinks shooters

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Exterior view from parking area

Alberto's Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.3(8 reviews)

3.6 mi

Tried something different this time and again 100%. This is always my go too.. the chips come out…read morewarm the fajitas were sizzling And the food is flavorful! The music is loud but they be jamming,the service is great too like they know the proper amount of time to check in.

Note that I haven't had the opportunity to visit Alberto's when they are open (see original…read morereview). I chose the rating above because I suspect they are good when they are open. The problem I cited in my original review was that the door signage and the hours reported on Yelp and Google said they were open on Monday. But the owner sent me a note a short while ago (about a month later now but he doesn't have to answer to me at all) saying they have had to close on Mondays: "Sort for the inconvenience but due to the personal we have to closed on Mondays" The hours on Yelp have been revised today also. The hours on Google now seem accurate. They should also fix the sign on the door but that's a bit less important as you don't see that until you're already there. I don't question a restaurant's right and need to be closed on Mondays. I am used to that. I just need to know if they are or not without actually facing the locked front door.

Seating area

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Ruben's - Brooklyn

3.3(9 reviews)

0.3 mi

NOT A FOOD REVIEW. GAS STATION REVIEW!!…read more Needed gas so I stopped by here. I know this area so I decided to tap my card instead of inserting. Tells me to *See Attendant*. I tell them what happened and he tells me to "tap" the card. I already did that. Asked for the transaction to be cancelled. Went back out and inserted my card. All went well until the pump shut me off at $50.00. I didn't even get a full tank of gas. This'll teach me. I know why people avoid the gas station.

the birria pizza was disgusting and tasted like nothing…read more The pizza birria was also very small. Payed like 30 bucks and im very disappointed.

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Choose a Quesadilla with chicken and shrimp.

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Carne asada taco which was really steamed beef...

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Yonis B.

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2 years ago

I was extremely disappointed with my recent order. The shrimp was completely spoiled--had a terrible smell and was inedible. On top of that, the 'nuegados' were raw and undercooked inside, making them impossible to enjoy. This meal was a complete waste of money, and I expected much better quality. I won't be ordering from here again. To make matters worse, the manager was fully aware of the issue and didn't even have the courtesy to apologize. This kind of service is unacceptable. I won't be coming back. read more

Michael L.

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8 years ago

The best place in town for authentic Salvadorian food! Family-friendly, Christian, and quite an exquisite menu. Couldn't be more pleased with the service and quality offered here. read more

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3.9

(491 reviews)

Ambiance - nicely size restaurant, easy parking, really comfy seating, very clean and decorated…read morenicely Service - amazing! Very attentive, everyone was super nice, was seated late on a Friday night immediately without reservations Food - complimentary chips and salsa were solid. Food was fresh and service was quick. Large portion sizes. Two of us were full on one drink each and 2 entrees to share. Will be our go to Mexican place in Baltimore!

I absolutely had to come to yelp to gush about the new birria tacos on the menu. It comes with a…read moreLOT of food: 3 tacos plus rice and beans. I wished I could eat more in one sitting because it was so good. Service was attentive and friendly as always, and they had a Disney movie on one of the TVs for the kids.

El Salto

4.0

(205 reviews)

I love this place. The menu has so many options and everything I've had is delicious. I'm allergic…read moreto avocado and I've never had a problem removing it from a dish. I found this place pretty quickly after moving into the area and when my partner and I want a simple night out for dinner El Salto is our go-to. The staff is always really friendly and everything comes out so quickly. The restaurant is casual and we even came in costume when we went on Halloween. I've always had a good time and when the weather is warmer I love the outdoor seating.

I'm giving El Salto 3 stars for service, because our waitress was very attentive and checked in…read morewith us regularly. The food. is not. salted. The salsa tasted like ketchup. The guacamole was literally smashed avocado - no seasoning, no onions or tomatoes or lime or anything. Straight up avocado. We got the special for two - it came with chile rellenos, enchilada, tacos, and tamale. The tacos were probably the best flavor wise but the meat was spread on top of the tamale, and my husband swears the cheese in the rellenos was Rotel. Nothing in our meal was salted either - honestly all of the dishes felt barely seasoned. The atmosphere was pleasant and all of the staff we interacted with were happy and smiling. We didn't hate it, but I don't think we'll be back.

Toro Bravo

3.5

(205 reviews)

I was in town for work and wanted to go someplace new so I ventured to Toro Bravo. I ordered the…read moreCamarones a La Diabla. I was not disappointed!! They brought the heat & the flavor!! It was an amazing blend of spicy and savory with the heat on the back end. My server was very attentive to my need for refills of water. I absolutely loved the salsa before my meal. I literally devoured it. At one point during my meal, I almost grabbed the salsa instead of my glass of water. I enjoyed my meal so much that I grabbed some soft tacos to go. They were great as well. They were a very flavorful and juicy end to my evening. I'm in town for business regularly and I will be sure to make this one of my to go destinations whenever I'm in town.

The place is a newer location of the classic in Annapolis. It has an old Mexican feel to it which…read morehit the spot when I got back from vacation in Mexico. The service was pretty good but as some others said they were kinda focused on futbol. As for the food the dish was cooked perfectly and I would get again. Always get the sopapillas and fried ice cream for dessert.

La Sirenita

3.9

(22 reviews)

Trying a new location. Plenty of parking, good seating, no booths, Festive with authentic music…read moreplaying. Servers were very nice although their English is VERY limited. We know enough to get by lol... the pricing is much higher than the restaurant in Highland town, but the food was still very good.

Good excellent food! Authentic! I would definitely recommend if you're in the area, my favorite is…read morethe Birria Tacos.

Tijuana Tacos VI

4.1

(275 reviews)

My go to taco/mexican joint. They have a variety of food including sopas (soups), tacos, tortas…read more(sandwiches), burritos, agua frescoes, an assortment of appetizers, and more. They also have fresh rice pudding in the front and assorted speciality soft drinks. The service is always great, it takes awhile to get the food, but that is because they are making everything from scratch! The inside has a lot of cool Aztec paintings.

When I lived a little closer to this location I would order carry out on the regular. Their tacos…read morewere always fresh and delicious and the employees were hard working and courteous. Unfortunately I don't frequent as much as I used to due to distance but I do miss them.

Super Tacos Oaxaca

4.0

(128 reviews)

I came here for lunch because I was craving tacos and this place had really good reviews. There is…read moreplenty of parking and plenty of seating inside of the restaurant with your typical hole in the wall/bar atmosphere. I initially placed my order on GrubHub, but found out once I arrived at the establishment that they do not partner or work with GrubHub, which is unfortunate because you're still able to order from them on GrubHub. It was easy to cancel my order so I could get a refund and I just ordered with the gentleman at the bar. The service was quick and friendly hence two stars. I ordered the flautas which are rolled chicken tacos that are fried and topped with lettuce, cheese, crema, pickled jalapeños, and pickled red onions as well as an order of guacamole that comes with chips. The flautas were just ok as most of their flavor came from the pickled vegetables as the chicken tasted unseasoned. The guacamole was old with a lot of brown on top with very soft onions and tomatoes, which tells me that it wasn't made today, even though their menu states that it's made fresh daily. I scraped the brown part off to try and salvage the parts that were fresh as I really wanted to try it and I was starving. The guacamole was very underseasoned as the only thing I could taste in it was the avocado. The chips were stale. My meal came to a total of $28.62 with tax. $14 for the guacamole and $13 for the flautas. Needless to say I won't be back.

We came here with friends and everyone really enjoyed their food. I had the shrimp and steak…read morefajitas, while my friends ordered tacos, quesadillas, and pineapple fajitas. Everything was tasty and satisfying. The service was helpful and friendly, and the drinks were refreshing. We're glad we chose this spot for dinner--it's a fun and lively place!

Restaurant Súper Antojitos

3.2

(5 reviews)

I have driven by and beem wanting to check ot out. I was suprised they have "bandeja paisa" on the…read moremenu...you might see on the menu...but note this is Not a Colombian restaurant. For drink I got jugo de marańon...it tasted funny like powdery not mixed well The Bandeja Paisa took about 20-25min Usually expected wait for this dish at a traditional Colombian restaurant. This was not a traditional Bandeja Paisa...it was like very mexican style. Very greasy. You get a cheese pupusq instead of a Arepa.. pupusas and arepas are not the same !!! You get Mexican or Guat chorizos... Mexican cuts of Chicharron For the price value its worth it. Just expect a Mexican/Central American twist on the dish

Well spread tables in a reasonably large space to dine in. The set up looked clean, bright and…read moreneat. Service was pleasant. Tried the Carne Asada and fish tacos. The beef in the Carna Asada was tough and rubbery, the fish in the taco was a bit couchy in terms of smell. Not very tasty, but will return to give the Cuban Sub a try.

El Agave

4.3

(312 reviews)

I had some takeout from here recently - pork enchiladas. I've eaten a lot of Mexican, South…read moreAmerican and Latin foods, which is or are my favorite flavor(s) and I can't recall ever having pork enchiladas in my 55 years. Yeah, I've had beef, chicken and cheese. Never carnitas. At first I thought they were good but nothing special but as I kept eating, they kept growing on me and I realized that these are really freaking good enchiladas, probably my favorite of all enchiladas. The rice and beans were fine too, honestly, pretty much run of the mill. But they're not supposed to be the star. The enchiladas are supposed to be the star and they rocked.

Good service good food Very Good drink Nice clean Inside very good customer service I like the…read morestreet tacos a lot carnitas azada

El Guapo

3.1

(114 reviews)

I've heard a lot of good things about El Guapo from a lot of my friends, but I've never had the…read moreopportunity to try it out for myself. I was running my dad around and he wanted to get tacos for Cinco de Mayo. This seemed like as good an opportunity as any to try out, El Guapo. We came by shortly after they opened for lunch. It is very spacious inside the first thing I noticed was how large their bar is. We were seated right away and the waitress brought out water while we looked at the menu. I just had to get a margarita and my dad chose to get a corona light beer. Wow we were still trying to decide. The waitress dropped off some chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and crisp like they had just been made in house. The salsa also tasted like it was homemade. It was very mild with a little bit of a smoky flavor, but not too spicy. It was also not very chunky which I prefer. For my meal I went with the Birria tacos. It came with three tacos, a side of black beans, and rice. The tacos were delicious. The meat had a good flavor and they provided plenty of the Birria sauce to dip them in. They play started to get packed around 1 o'clock when we were leaving. I'll be interested in coming back for a happy hour or a late night evening to sit at the bar.

A group of four of us visited for lunch. None of us liked our food. It wasn't terrible but it…read morewasn't good enough to come back. I liked their homemade corn tortillas. Service was so so. I had to get tableware and napkins from the server station. No water refills.

Las Lupitas

3.4

(11 reviews)