It's a neat bar, but the cocktails and food could use some work. The ideas are there, but they're just a bit off, which makes the meal less enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Julion Smallwood
Came here for a drag show and everything, from the service to the food and drinks, was fantastic.
Charlie was a phenomenal bartender who took excellent care of me and my friend from start to finish.
The drag show itself was incredible. I love visiting bars that celebrate diversity and inclusion, and Zen truly delivered.
Highly recommend checking this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ophelia Grace777
Zen West is a concert venue, Tex Mex restaurant, & a speakeasy known as Clandestino. We came here for the Wheatus concert in May 2025. It was easy to find, and we arrived through Lyft transportation. The lighting was dark at the very crowded concert venue area. We didn’t eat here yet I was told the food was Tex Mex and didn’t have traditional Mexican food ( my preference).
The staff excelled in meeting all our needs, and we captured amazing photos at the concert. The owner of Zen West was quietly and swiftly managing the different areas of Zen West. Brandon was my bartender at Clandestino and made sure I got refills for my Diet Coke. Loved how you could order food and drinks at different places all over the venue. I liked the intimacy & private space of Clandestino where a separate concert performance was taking place. It was my favorite part of Zen West. I spent a lot of time going back and forth from the concert venue area to Clandestino. I did sit and talk at the restaurant area with some performers. I liked how I could hear people easily despite how loud and crowded it was in Zen West. The place and bathroom were clean with no long lines. The ambiance was ideal for a crowded concert, restaurant, and speakeasy. I connected with many people there and loved the energy of the concert goers with the music artists performing.
At the end of the concert, one of the staff helped me get a flyer promised to me on the window above the stairway - too high for me to get on my own. I greatly appreciated & thank him for his act of kindness and the meaningful conversation he had with me. He seemed concerned for my welfare and the difficulty I had getting assistance at the concert, yet I assured him I was ok and not to worry.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Hubbe
Good atmosphere, food was ok, service is slow. Happy hour is fairly priced. The chili on the trio sampler smelled like dog food, ( would not recommend) and the guacamole looked a little old.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wings
CJ Jones
Try the mango habanero wings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Biz
Sea food quesadilla(sp) one of best I've had in a while
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayanna Martin
Literally the worst tacos I’ve ever had. Guacamole was delicious, other than that thumbs down. Very dry and old tasting chicken and beef tacos. Would not recommend
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Lauren L
Went for a show with Maisonette! Loved it great atmosphere, service when getting drinks was fast, it was clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Rothwell
The food was very good , I got the chicken enchiladas , the service was also pretty good. My only complaint is that we had a party of ten and were not only charged a 20% gratuity , but additional 20% “ large party fee” , which added another $60 to our bill. Maybe this was written somewhere in small print on the menu but we were definitely not told prior , not great business. If I go with a small party so we get a reduced “ small party “ fee ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
T Green
We dined in the restaurant area, had my 6 year old with me. Great food and friendly staff . the chalupa salad was yummy. Live band in the other room , it was great hearing the performance.
Came for music and dinner ordered chicken quesadilla and it was heavy and yummy. Space Drifters rock band was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Deutsch
I just love this iconic Hampden restaurant. The crispy chicken on a vegan Ceasar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nick Martin
Highly recommend, I love a good Mexican place. We went during a Ravens game, and the atmosphere was fantastic, very lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lana Berkovich
Attended a small party there. Loved the atmosphere and environment. Really fun. The food was delicious. Service superb. Would go back again and highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Crystal Reed el
So I love the diversity and the waitress professional engagement the pricing is reasonable and the do have an live band in the back which it's an additional fee, I have 4 star on food because I got the chalupa salad and the shrimp was bland could have grilled it some for flavor the drinks are good from an woman prospective so yes for this restaurant/ bar .
It's a neat bar, but the cocktails and food could use some work. The ideas are there, but they're just a bit off, which makes the meal less enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Came here for a drag show and everything, from the service to the food and drinks, was fantastic.
Charlie was a phenomenal bartender who took excellent care of me and my friend from start to finish.
The drag show itself was incredible. I love visiting bars that celebrate diversity and inclusion, and Zen truly delivered.
Highly recommend checking this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zen West is a concert venue, Tex Mex restaurant, & a speakeasy known as Clandestino. We came here for the Wheatus concert in May 2025. It was easy to find, and we arrived through Lyft transportation. The lighting was dark at the very crowded concert venue area. We didn’t eat here yet I was told the food was Tex Mex and didn’t have traditional Mexican food ( my preference).
The staff excelled in meeting all our needs, and we captured amazing photos at the concert. The owner of Zen West was quietly and swiftly managing the different areas of Zen West. Brandon was my bartender at Clandestino and made sure I got refills for my Diet Coke. Loved how you could order food and drinks at different places all over the venue. I liked the intimacy & private space of Clandestino where a separate concert performance was taking place. It was my favorite part of Zen West. I spent a lot of time going back and forth from the concert venue area to Clandestino. I did sit and talk at the restaurant area with some performers. I liked how I could hear people easily despite how loud and crowded it was in Zen West. The place and bathroom were clean with no long lines. The ambiance was ideal for a crowded concert, restaurant, and speakeasy. I connected with many people there and loved the energy of the concert goers with the music artists performing.
At the end of the concert, one of the staff helped me get a flyer promised to me on the window above the stairway - too high for me to get on my own. I greatly appreciated & thank him for his act of kindness and the meaningful conversation he had with me. He seemed concerned for my welfare and the difficulty I had getting assistance at the concert, yet I assured him I was ok and not to worry.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good atmosphere, food was ok, service is slow. Happy hour is fairly priced. The chili on the trio sampler smelled like dog food, ( would not recommend) and the guacamole looked a little old.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wings
Try the mango habanero wings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sea food quesadilla(sp) one of best I've had in a while
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally the worst tacos I’ve ever had. Guacamole was delicious, other than that thumbs down. Very dry and old tasting chicken and beef tacos. Would not recommend
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Went for a show with Maisonette! Loved it great atmosphere, service when getting drinks was fast, it was clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The food was very good , I got the chicken enchiladas , the service was also pretty good. My only complaint is that we had a party of ten and were not only charged a 20% gratuity , but additional 20% “ large party fee” , which added another $60 to our bill. Maybe this was written somewhere in small print on the menu but we were definitely not told prior , not great business. If I go with a small party so we get a reduced “ small party “ fee ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We dined in the restaurant area, had my 6 year old with me. Great food and friendly staff . the chalupa salad was yummy. Live band in the other room , it was great hearing the performance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Burritos
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Came for music and dinner ordered chicken quesadilla and it was heavy and yummy. Space Drifters rock band was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just love this iconic Hampden restaurant. The crispy chicken on a vegan Ceasar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Highly recommend, I love a good Mexican place. We went during a Ravens game, and the atmosphere was fantastic, very lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended a small party there. Loved the atmosphere and environment. Really fun. The food was delicious. Service superb. Would go back again and highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
So I love the diversity and the waitress professional engagement the pricing is reasonable and the do have an live band in the back which it's an additional fee, I have 4 star on food because I got the chalupa salad and the shrimp was bland could have grilled it some for flavor the drinks are good from an woman prospective so yes for this restaurant/ bar .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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