“A hidden gem in plain sight. We walked in thinking it was going to be a nice waterfront restaurant and what we got was a carribean experience in Maryland. The music, the food and the servers transport you to a cool resort on the carribean. We had the Mexican ceviche and the seafood pot, both were excellent. We got way more than we bargained for and it was all worth it.Kid-friendliness: A small playground is available for the little ones“
“Amazing food and service. Our waiter, Niko, was very attentive and pleasant, and all of our dishes came out fresh and in a timely manner. Love the overall atmosphere, too; definitely a place that invites you to linger longer.My only complaint is that the cocktails could use some tweaking. The Vieja Escuela was far too smokey, and it obscured any subtle flavors from the rum/rye/other ingredients.“
“From the first time I had Tio G’s Empanadas, I was hooked! I go to Lexington Market every Saturday And stopping to pick up eight empanadas for the week is mandatory. The dough is flaky, and the empanada is filled with your choice of beef Cheese, Chicken or crab with shrimp there are two different types of sauces, but the orange dipping sauce is my favorite. I cannot in this review without saying that the customer service is amazing! If you are in the Baltimore area, stop by Tio G’s in Lexington Market.“
“Lovely little spot. Service was an 11/10. We got the meatballs and empanadas to start. Those were all very good. We got the ravioli for an entree. It tasted phenomenal, though I felt the cook on it was a bit under. We also got a side of brussel sprouts, they also tasted amazing, but I personally like them a bit more crispy. All told the food was great even if I could find a few small details to nit pick.“
“Everything we ordered was amazing. We ordered chorizo nachos, fried fish, tacos, and ice cream with churros and fried plantains. First time there and I will definitely be returning and telling EVERYONE about this place. The food, service and drinks were all excellent.“
“i got 3 chicharron pupusas and 3 steak tacos for only $20. my food was ready in less than 10 minutes and it definitely didn’t disappoint. all of it was super flavorful and the salsas that came with the tacos were amazing. they also gave me a free drink with my order! i will definitely be coming back soon!“
“Searching for rotisserie chicken in Baltimore to add to a salad, stumbled upon this place. Let's just say the salad was quickly forgotten when I saw the food options here.The chicken was incredible, perfectly seasoned and tender. After smelling it my whole ride home, I couldn't wait another second to eat it and had a few pieces over the sink with my hands like a rat before I calmed down enough to put some on a plate and eat it. Plantains and rice were incredible, I want to try all the sides.The green sauce is good enough to drink.“
“We walked in not really knowing what to expect and left after having the most delicious meal in a good long while. Not knowing much about Latin American cuisine, we stayed with familiar dishes, steak and chicken fajitas. The portions were generous and were accompanied by yummy rice, Pico de Gallo and guacamole. And the chips and salsa - the best. Everything was fresh and cooked to order, so be patient and you will be rewarded. It also must be mentioned that our tab came to $20 a person including tax and tip! The atmosphere is bright and cheerful, very clean. Our server was a lovely young woman who patiently endured with our terrible Spanish with a smile.“
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“We got the shrimp tostada and it was to die for, so well seasoned and marinated. Very flavorful. The Chiles Rellenos (never had before but) were so good, tender and flavorful. The pumpkin flower quesadilla I just got to be a quesadilla and wasn’t expected much but I was pleasantly surprised! The crema on top and everything came together really nicely. The tartness… Ooooh, so goodDon’t miss out on the HUGE tamarindo btw.Would go again, again, again, and again, even if the place is an hour away from me.An unintentionally great pit stop“
“A must if you're craving Peruvian chicken. It was my first time at the physical location - I've gotten delivery from here so many times, it's probably embarrassing but there's nothing I love more than peruvian chicken. The location is hard to get to by car - it's by the PowerPlant in inner harbor so parking is tricky. The store itself is huge - and the best part about going in person is their sauce station - when you get delivery they charge you per small container of their amazing aioli and green salsa - but not in person, they have lot of little containers and you can fill as many cups as you want for your salsa, and I'm a saucy girl. I got the half chicken (white and dark meat and their plantains and yucca. It was a dark cold day and there were a lot of people coming in and out, it's a popular spot for sure. The staff is fast and efficient, not the best at answering any questions you have but it's the place you come when you know exactly what you're getting.“
“On the hill is my favorite coffee shop in Baltimore. Food & drinks are consistently good and reasonably priced. You can't beat $6.50 for a bacon egg & cheese bagel. They have online ordering which makes it super convenient to order coffee on my way to work. They also have those cane sugar sodas on draft which are so good if you are going on a coffee break, I don't know where else you can get a fountain cream soda.“
“I ♡ El Habanero!The location is a food truck parked at the Carroll Motor Fuels gas station at the intersection of Eastern Ave and Kane St. They no longer have a menu on the truck and now only serve tacos, which are super delicious and incredibly affordable.The kind man told us that they served beef, pork, and chicken tacos, so we got one of each meat - 3 tacos for $10 flat. BRING CASH. The kind people working also don't really speak any English, but the transaction and service was very simple and fast regardless. I am definitely going to go back whenever I get gas again (also, the gas at this station is usually the lowest on this street as well. Very convenient!)The taste of the tacos were very fresh, the salsas are strong and spicy and accent the cilantro and onions very well, all over a slightly chewy soft corn tortilla. 3 tacos is a perfect portion, but if you're really hungry, I would say go for 4. My favorite was definitely the beef taco.Kid-friendliness: Well, I don't think they have a mean bone in their bodies.Parking: You can just park in the gas station for a few minutes, it's fine. If you're really worried or the gas station is busy, you can just park at the nearby Wendy's or Home Depot and just walk literally one minute. You don't have to pay for parking here.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space for wheelchairs, however, do note that it IS a food truck, so you might have to speak up.“
“We are new here and went to Baltimore for another restaurant that decided to close from 3:30-4:30p, and we got there right before 3:30p we decided to walk around and look for another place to eat & this was the first sign we saw that had food & cocktails. When we looked it up to see the food menu, we were pleasantly surprised to find they served Peruvian food. Being that I am married to a Peruvian man, we can be a bit skeptical and quite picky as to what is considered "authentic. This place did NOT disappoint. We ordered the Papa a la huancaína which was delicious. It's not on the menu but if you ask for it, they will serve it. We ordered the Chaufa & the Lomo Saltado, jalea, The Saltado had a lot of steak and it was tender and flavorful. They made the best huancaina outside of when we make it @ home, and the chaufa & jalea were perfect. The portions are a good size, we shared most amongst 4, and their prices are quite reasonable for the portions and quality. Can't wait to take my MIL when she comes to visit in 2 weeks.“
“Absolutely spectacular - I haven't had chilequiles this good since my trip to Mexico City, and I get them as often as I can. The tepache suave was delicious and went perfectly. Beans and rice were perfection.I genuinely might go back tonight.Vegetarian options: All the Mexican classic vegetarian options were available, and would be a spectacular choice“
“The food was amazing! Steak is probably in my top three....best thin steak I have ever had! Pupusas oh my! Great time and great atmosphere to ear some good El Salvadorian food! Juices are made from scratch. Amazing food!Pro- great food quality- great juice very refreshing- great service as they guided us on the right foods to get...- environment was clean and good qualityCons- NoneGreat time and highly recommend you go to this place!“
“I have gone to this place first for the pupusas, then for the pollo con tajadas, and each time I have never been disappointed, on the flavor, the portion size, or the nice size of the pupusas, the staff that works there, is very nice, professional, attentive and respectful, the place before and now more in the middle of the pandemic is very well-maintained, always clean.Will always recommend and comeback time and time again.The only downside is parking, well you can not blame anyone, because this restaurant is smack in the middle of the block on the busy Eastern ave.... but it's WORTH IT!!“
“Amazing food, people, and vibes! Our server, Anthony, was incredibly personable and gave us top-notch service catering to our every request and inquiry. He was very kind and jovial and knew exactly how to match our energy!! Also the carne asada and crunchy mahi mahi tacos were to die for.“
“I thought that their empanadas were wonderful. They offer a wide variety of flavors (the chorizo potato was my favorite!), and they were all hits. Very filling, and they don’t skimp on the meat. I visited during a pretty slow period (weekday afternoon) and the staff was very kind and wore gloves when handling my food. They also have Mexican Coke and other not-often-seen drinks for sale. Will visit again!Also: pertaining to their name (which seemed to have made a few people mad), I agree that Baltimore is its own thing apart from DC, but this empanada place also has a primary location in Gaithersburg, which is squarely in the DMV.“
“The best chicken in town!!! Seriously you have to try this place out! Their sides are typical but you get a lot for your money. Fried plantains are superb! Tres Leche cake slices are yummy! I absolutely rave about this place to my coworkers all the time“