Mexican Restaurants near Essex

“I order pupusas, sopes, enchiladas, gorditas and birria tacos. Every single dish was delicious and authentic. The sauces and tortillas are all homemade. Highly recommend this restaurant. The staff was friendly and they seem to be a popular spot in the community. Loved this food! Thanks for a great dinner.“

“So I'll be honest right up front i'm not a big fan of mexican food so i have not eat this food however i like taking orders and delivering from this place...lots of people get food from here so i know it must be good that why the 4 stars....i love this place cuz the customer tip very good also.“

“I don't know about anybody else, but it seems like every single Taco Bell I ever go to is so slow. This one however, is not the same. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of time I sat in the Drive-Thru, whoever is managing this place needs to train the rest of the Taco Bell managers.“

“We came here for the first time and had an excellent meal. The food was definitely a 5, the only issue was that it was SO loud that we couldn't hear each other talk and that definitely took away from the experience. But for delicious food I would definitely come back. We had the guacamole, ceviche and elote appetizers. All were fabulous. Then tried the fish, shrimp, duck and steak tacos, all very good. The chicken mole was delicious and so were the mole enchiladas. And the arugula salad was great. The margaritas were very good as well.“

“Fiona was very kind with her attentive service! I enjoyed the crunchy birria burrito and it was quite tasty especially dunking in the broth. The chips and salsa were great as well. The only constructive criticism I have is the chips prior + chips with the burrito was too much for just me as a solo diner and I should have ordered a green accompaniment with my burrito perhaps rajas or avocado.“

“I was so excited when I saw them on delivery service and ordered right away!! I'd been meaning to try Cocina Luchadoras since COVID. I ordered the chips and guacamole and three tacos. The tacos were very clean and not overly greasy. I loved that the chips were a bit thicker and super crunchy! I still need to go in person and try their food when it's hot off the stove but I will definitely be ordering food from here again!“

“Coming from a Texan, this place has the best Mexican food in Baltimore. The location is perfect for sitting in or even taking it to go and having a picnic at Patterson (across the street). The staff is always so friendly. The menu has so many options but truly everything has been amazing. Personally, their birria and taquitos are stellar.“

“The food is amazing and the employees are always so nice! Prices are also very fair. Have been twice in the last week lol. Eat in gets chips and salsa along with a bit of ice cream at the end which is a great touch. Would highly recommend to anyone who would listen!“

“Ive ordered pickup twiceFood is bomb and worth it.Burrito, quesadilla, guac and friesYou know what the current trend of inflation is. you going to spend almost 15 $20 at a fast food place you might as well come to mystics and get a better deal and value for your money.Fries are good and even better when reheating in the AFWould've given 5 stars but all weekend starting Friday, NO FRIES on the apps and that helps complete the meal for me...just couldn't understand how fries have been unavailable and its several markets nearby where potatoes could've been brought.I would've probably ate here all weekend but since no fries, i have to find something else“

“I honestly can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try Poncho’s. Best tacos in Baltimore for sure - very comparable to the famous Taco Bar out in MoCo but honestly I’d say Poncho’s is better. Their tamales, plantains, and chips and guac were so good. I’m so happy to have them in the neighborhood!“

“Very friendly staff, who were more than helpful in creating for an eventful night out as a group as we were visiting from North Carolina. Can’t go wrong with the Birria anything and combined with the excellent tequila selection. We even took home a pizza box of tacos with Ruben’s Hot Sauce for late night snacking 10/10 ⭐️“

“I have been going to Fiesta Mexicana for 10 years. The food is incredible. And I don't say that lightly. I have never had a bad experience here. I have brought soooo many friends with me and not one ever walked away not loving it. The people are kind and food is hands down the best in Maryland. We love it and it's the only place we go for Mexican food. If you have not been here yet- you're making a huge mistake. Go now. Go often.“

“OMG! We had them for our 60th birthday party and they were AWESOME! They came on time set up quickly had AHA mazimg food. What was my favorite? All of it!!! If you are having an event, they are great! And their truck is so cute! Even if you aren’t having an event check their webpage to find where they will be! You will probably see me there, cuz I am going to follow them for sure! Thank you thank you Chihuahua Brothers for making my birthday special!“

“Who doesn't love a good taco? Taco town has you covered. They have a variety of proteins to choose from. Don't want a taco? They do serve other items such as burritos, quesadillas and tortas. Now to the food. Amply portioned, I enjoyed my carne asada tacos. The meat was a little sweet for my liking but, not a turn off. You can pick fresh toppings like onions, cilantro and etc. The pricing was not bad for the portions. I was a bit disappointed that this establishment piece meals their platter. By piece meal I mean, they charge for every element. Tacos, Beans, and Rice. The advertised platter just comes with your Taco...Quesadilla or Burrito. Also while here I ordered the Chips, Salsa and fresh guac. All delicious and made fresh on the premises. Stop in and pay them a visit.“

“My friend and I dined in yesterday and had a delicious meal of fish tacos at this location of Taqueria La Patrona. The service was excellent and friendly. We took two slices of Los Leches cake home which were fantastic! Why am I just tasting this delicacy at the age of 67!?The only negative was that there was not any toilet paper in the restroom. Thankfully it wasn't an emergency. Also the restrooms with marked For Employees Only. I ignored the sign. Maryland law requires restaurants that offer indoor dining to provide restrooms for their customers. I hope to see compliance with the law the next time I visit.“

“Huge venue with kitchen basement which would explain why our tacos were cold. They were also big and filling. I had a chorizo that included radish, guac, and feta that was scrumptious. Loads of TVs and tequila to boot!Parking: Street parking lots of open spaces.“

“I love this spot, my favorite taqueria in Baltimore. The owner is very kind and often he’s the one cooking the meals. My favorite of all times are the Ribeye tacos, I think they recently changed the cut for NY strip, but still pretty good. I’m not a fan of micheladas but I gave it a try at this spot and oh boy ? loved them too. I’ve tried several dishes from here and loved them all so far. There isn’t one thing that I tried that I didn’t like. 100% recommend!!“

“i’m never one to leave reviews, but me and my boyfriend love finding good places. i got their cbr burrito and it was AMAZING. also got their norcal fries and it’s a huge portion and so good! i’m so glad i got their “ spiked ranch “ and “ secret sauce “ absolutely amazing.“

“Best burrito in town hands down . Everything fresh cooked and seasoned perfectly just as big as one of the chain burritos, but doesn't fall apart in your hand. Stop supporting chain, restaurants and give this place your money for your authentic Mexican Fix“

“The food is awesome. The best representation of Mexican street food in the Baltimore area. The real specialty are the drinks though. They craft every drink by hand, and some even table side. If you’re looking for a high quality cocktail that is fresh - this is the place.“

“The food comes out so fast, and everything is so fresh!!! And their drinks are absolutely incredible. Mariachi bands have been there on Thursdays, the bartenders are amazing. Can't find a bad thing to say about this place, I absolutely love 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.“

“Wrap-around bar and a handful of tables but as busy as it was we had no problem getting a table. Smartly organized having a small concert venue in the next room and one line to order drinks so people aren't shouting their orders over the shoulders of bar patrons. There's also a big TV so you can watch the band from inside the restaurant. Saw Powerman 5000 there and it was amazing! Was surprised to see so many seniors at the bar smashing food while a heavy metal concert was going on in the next room but the way it's set up it's not really loud in the dining/bar section.“

“My enchiladas are the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve eaten them from a lot of places across Maryland. Plus the chicken in the kids chicken quesadillas were so flavorful and the fries were salted perfectly, not too seasoned and you don’t need ketchup at all. The enchiladas come with refried beans and rice and they were very delicious too! The sauce was not spicy where you couldn’t enjoy it - just so much good flavor. I will be a regular if this is always that good.“

“I get the same thing every time, chicken tacos and the enchiladas. They are both so good. You can call ahead and it's ready when you arrive if you don't want to wait in the lot of a gas station. Seriously, get over the location and head there for the food! Kind people with great food.“

“Genuine Mexican tacos , menudo soup , etc . Fresh made tortillas . We had the Pollo, Carnitas and Rez tacos and all were delicious along with the Green sauce . Everything is freshly made , inexpensively priced and the tacos were a good size with a plenty of meat in the tacos . So if you are in the area make sure to support and eat at this local tortilleria .“

“Ordered a barria torta($12) and 3 barria tacos ($10).The barria torta was very good.The barria tacos were simply AMAZING. 3 large tacos loaded with meat stuffed into 2 soft corn tortillas that were grilled in the barria consomme. Tons of flavor.Although the torta was very good it just did not have the flavor of the tacos. Next time I may try a different torta but will definitely be getting the barria tacos.Excellent serviceAtmosphere: it's a food truck along Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie...enough said.There are picnic tables weather permitting and very, very clean.A must try“

“I went on a Sunday afternoon so parking wasn't bad. I tried the Quesabirria and it was delicious. I ordered at the counter and it was ready to go in under 15 minutes. Everything was fresh and well prepared. I ordered to go but they had tables available inside also.“

“I've driven by this place 100 times and regret that I didn't stop to eat there the first time. I had the steak quesadilla- literally the best quesadilla I've ever had. I can't wait to eat at this place regularly. Staff was friendly and food was quick. (FYI... I saw a sign that says they don't take Apple Pay- which makes me like them even more lmao)“

“Delicious handmade flour tortillas make for tasty quesadillas and tacos. I opted for the quesadilla with potatoes and cauliflower, which hit the spot. However, it was a bit on the small size given the price and as others have mentioned, there is an automatic 12% gratuity added to the charge that really doesn't make sense unless you sit at the limited seating at the bar. That said, there isn't a lot of seating overall, so don't count on a spot.“

“Semi-casual dining experience with reasonably authentic Cuban food at reasonable prices. The cocktails could be stronger or cheaper, but it's not the only place where you can get a mojito. It is one of the only places in Baltimore where you can get good Cuban food.“

“great location and cool atmosphere..great food and a good local bar bartender Hallie is as nice as they come..I used to go to that spot before it's changed to Papis and I hope that they can make it work and appreciate the local support that really loves the vibe of old skool fells point local love of their faithful patrons who continue to support yall..“

“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!“

“We came here before a night of bowling a few doors down, and we were not disappointed. As soon as you get inside, you will be hit with the best aroma of Mexican cuisine! We were greeted and seated pleasantly and promptly. Within minutes, chips and salsa were delivered to our table, and our server appeared to take initial orders. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and always working around the restaurant to arrange for large parties or clean, and the drinks were phenomenal! We will be back!!“

“I never leave reviews but I ordered this on uber eats and it was so good I had to leave a review! Excuse the pics because I had already started eating before I took the pictures. The guacamole was super fresh, loved it. I got a carne and beef tongue taco which were also amazing and came with lime and salsa verde. My favorite thing by far was the picaditas! I've never had them before but they were sooooo good. Overall we had an amazing experience and you should definitely give them a try! Super authentic very good food and super inexpensive!“

“Barcocina has such great waterfront views. It's very spacious with lots of seating indoors and outdoors. I've been here a lot in the past for dining and to enjoy the night scene as well, which have all been fun. I came back here recently with a coworker for lunch. I got the Firecracker Shrimp tacos and Yucca Frites and he got the Smoked Mushroom, Brussels Sprouts, and two fried eggs. We both found the Brussels sprouts too sweet but otherwise, everything else was quite good. Service was friendly and quick. We both enjoyed dining here and plan to be back.“

“Jimmy and company absolutely dominate the taco game in Maryland. These guys and gals do it better than anyone and with a smile. True Mexican Street food brought to Baltimore amd served up like no other. I'm a taco freak so i always feel right at home with whatever offerings they have. Don't sleep on these guys, they are amazing. They also now have a second location at the Dutch Farmers Market.“

“Everything was perfect, the staff is friendly and the cashier made a funny joke. We got the chicken torta, elote, street tacos (chicken, beef,shrimp), and jarritos. The food is very flavorful, even the chicken torta surprisingly. The price point is fair in my opinion. I will be back again.“

“Delightfully delicious. My wife and I both ordered the fish tacos for takeout. It took 15 minutes for the food to be ready which I thought was reasonable. The fish tacos were filled with a tender and flakey whitefish. Lots of onions and cilantro. It also came with a Roja sauce and a Verde sauce and an accompaniment of diced tomatoes and more seasonings. My mouth was on a fire in a great way. Yes it was spicy but not to the point you can't taste the food. I will definitely be coming back. Next time I'll take pictures.“

“came here on a sat night w 2 friends and it was great! we went around 7:30 and there was a good amount of people there but the second floor was empty, which was where we sat. while we ate, more people came and filled up p much the whole place as it got later in the night. it was a really fun & chill hangout spot w good food. the taquitos were on the dryer side but I dipped them in salsa and the other sauces they had at the sauce bar and they were delish! my friends ordered the Al pastor tacos and enjoyed them. we got chips w our order which are apparently made in the store and they had a nice crisp! also went well w their many assorted salsas! i didn't realize when I first went in, but this is an order first at the counter and seat yourselves type of place. i waited a few mins for my taquitos by the the desk, but you can also sit down w your number and they'll bring the food to you! unfortunately they didn't have horchata when I went, but maybe I'll get it next time. the workers are nice and the prices are average!“

“There was no fish on the night that I went but I was still able to get good authentic tacos. Much better than the fake stuff you get from taco bell, it was like being back in Mexico, the food was flavorful and presented well. I would definitely go back again.“

“The staff was very kind and welcoming. The food was freshly made and very good. we ordered different foods and they all exceeded our expectations. Will definitely recommend and will definitely come again!Vegetarian options: They have Veggie dishes“

“Bartender and servers are just wonderful! We went early for drinks at the bar then got a table for dinner with another couple. Wouldn't call this a romantic spot, but is family friendly, and nice spot to meet friends. Food was good. We will go back.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu“

“Being a gringa I can't reliably say if the foot is truly authentic, although the 1st language spoken by 80% of the diners suggests it is. I can reliably say it's delicious. The birria tacos are their signature & are amazing. And the al pastor, lengua & carnitas are fantastic as well. Tres leches for desert, a Mexican Coke or one of the agua frescas to drink & you will not leave unhappy or hungry. Don't be intimidated if you don't speak a lick of Spanish, the staff are fluent in both.“

“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“

“Authentic for sure and service/workers were all super nice. Food was ready really quick, put in the order and it was ready within 20 minutes. I got the fish and steak tacos, plantanos, and pupusa. All of it was really good! The plantanos were a lil too tough for me, I like them a bit softer and caramelized more but I did travel about 20 home, so it definitely was not as fresh as it was when cooked so I'm not taking points off for that. Steak was a bit fatty which I also wasn't a huge fan of but it was mostly pretty lean. I would definitely recommend this place!!“

“Blue Agave was such a great time! From the atmosphere to the friendly team that worked there. We went for happy hour, just looking to enjoy the sun while it was out. We had several margaritas each. I had the strawberry, and my wife had the house. I personally don't feel the HH drinks were that strong. However, she felt differently and left tipsy lol so take that as you will. Overall, the food was amazing. We shared the house chips and salsa that were complimentary to each table and ordered the elote. The elote was great overall in flavor but was a bit hard to eat as the corn was a bit underdeveloped. I, myself, had 3 tacos: the blackened shrimp, blackened tilapia, and carne asada. All 3 were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor in every bite. My wife had the al pastor tacos. They did not skimp on the meat or the quality. We will definitely be back again as the weather breaks and would totally recommend this place for a good time! (I gave 4 stars only because of the elote, and my strawberry margaritas were very weak.)“

“Food is good! The place recently was updated with some new furniture, so it looks a bit nicer. Service is friendly. Oh and just recently tried their fries of all things, after the glowing reviews from a friend. And surprisingly they were very crispy.“

“First time eating here, and would definitely return.Restaurant was clean, and smelled delicious, and staff were pleasant. You can either order your food at the counter or use the screens to order independently.I ordered the taco platter (1 shrimp and 2 fish, all on corn tortillas). Portions were filling, and the food was flavorful. I really enjoyed that side of raddish, it was sort of pickled and spicy.I did take out, and it was a prepared timely, so I didn't have to use my whole lunch break!“

“Never have a bad experience at a Mi Pueblo location and I am happy to see the quality in product and experience is consistent across the multiple locations. Beautiful decor, great food, great drinks, great people.Highly recommend the Chori Pollo.Parking: Easy entry off of Ritchie Hwy and from the rear off of Crain Hwy“