11 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ellicott City

“Fun type Mexican style cantina/restaurant.“

“I've ordered a different item from the menu each time and have never been disappointed! Mi Casa is quickly becoming one of our regular spots!“

“Nearly every Saturday for the past 4 years we have been going to Ernestos. Yes, we are the old couple that sits in the same booth, orders the same food, and same drinks lol. Very exciting. I just wanted to take a quick second to shout them out. Their margaritas are amazing, their food is consistently great and the service is awesome. If you are looking for a locally owned great priced restaurant, look no further. Their happy hours are top notch and they give teachers a discount ❤️. Say hi to our girl Amy if you drop by. Ernestos Mexican Restaurant's MD“

“El hambienteuy sano y amigable y con muy buen servicio.“

“Over the past 6-months or so, I’m becoming a regular at Compadres restaurant and bar. The food has been excellent on several visits, and the staff and regulars are real nice. On this visit (Jan 2026), I was just stopping in for a quick brew before a long evening. I’ve known some of the staff here, so I knew I’d be comfortable. The bar staff remembered my usual drink, which is always a welcoming feeling. They have a full bar. And they remembered my favorite dish, which I’ve ordered here only once before! I love birria tacos, and they make a terrific recipe. It’s tender slow-cooked shredded beef with rich savory flavors too complex to know all the ingredients. The beef picks up the sweet smokiness of mild peppers, perhaps chipotle, deeply-marinated for hours with herbs that i will guess as cumin, thyme, and others, and caramelized diced onion. It’s loaded with some queso into a folded soft corn tortiila, which is soaked in the marinade, then pan or griddle-seared. Or maybe seared and then filled? Either way, it’s a deeply-colorful hand-held like a super-flavorful super-juicy quesadilla. This birria-dilla is served with a dark reddish consommé of all the flavors of the beef and the marinade, for dipping and dousing and generally risking your clothing to splashes, spills, and wild abandon. Compadres also served me freshly fried thin very-lightly-spiced tortilla chips with a zingy fresh chunky red salsa, and i realized that, without thinking, i was dipping the chips in that luscious consommé more than the salsa! I enjoy the food and the relaxed ambiance of this little place. They recently added a lovely terrifically-detailed mural by a local artist of a pueblo magico, a village of delicious food and good compadres. You know those friends who you always seem to visit at meal-time for a taste of whatever is simmering? These Compadres are those compadres.“

“I wanted to honestly say that this cute bowl made my entire night. I was super hungry and I didn’t eat all day and whoever made my bowl portion it perfectly. They gave me an amazing side of small chips and queso. The Coke was cold. Everything was great. I ordered through DoorDash and whoever made my bowl. Amazing job. Happy new year!“

“Food was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Easy & convenient place to stop for a bite.“

“Great atmosphere, fantastic food“

“The Columbia / Ellicott City area really needed a solid Chipotle that is consistent. I visited this new location on its second day, and YES! Impeccably clean, friendly staff who cared. The loaded the bowl nicely and really gave the value for price paid. Also, the food was spiced very well, super fresh, and delicious. Looking forward to this becoming a consistent location.“

“This place is a place that you want to be with your family or will your loved one what . I've been coming here for almost 6 months I love the food the drinks the peacefulness because sometimes I come out my work and it's really heavy because of the noise I'm at work people talking too much sometimes I come here and chill they got really grateful though if anybody wants to have a good time just come here you will have a peaceful time or really good time all depends on you how you feel I don't see no complaints God bless you all try this place“

“Food is always good fresh, tasty, Grocery is always clean and organized, I can buy everything what I need from Central America . 🇭🇳 the new owner Georgina🇸🇻 is very nice and Helpful , I love is close to my Hair Studio . I can pick up my lunch anytime .“