17 Best Mexican Restaurants near Joppatowne

“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“

“We stopped by yesterday for taco tuesday, best drinks I’ve ever had, food was amazing and the bartenders were awesome. Kevin and Erixs made sure my wife and I had a great time. Best taco tuesday spot in Harford County and definitely best mexican restaurant I have ever been to!“

“The food is so good! The steak fajitas were perfectly seasoned. The birria tacos were bigger than anywhere I have gotten before. The au jus is so well seasoned. The camarones al la crema is perfectly smokey and delicious. My new favorite Mexican restaurant! We waited for about 10 minutes to be sat. Our waiter sat us and did act like he was in a hurry every time he came over to us. The time I came, there were maybe 5 other tables, but there was another server. As we left, we did see him on his phone. The place is clean and at the time quiet. The White Sangria tasted like juice, which was perfect for me. Also, had lots of fruit, which was fruit cocktail. Was still delicious.“

“My fiancé and I went here to celebrate her birthday and I have to say hands down that this was the best Birthday experience that we’ve ever had and Javier was the best waiter that you could ever want. We adore him and and Taco Love!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️… THE BEST!!! Thank you!!!“

“We came in with a large party and they accommodated us right away. The place is clean and lively. We started off with margaritas. They were great. Then I shared salsa, queso, street tacos with chicken, fajitas.. everything was delicious. Tacos were a bit bland but I added salsa verde to enhance the taste. We also got table side guacamole. I highly recommend that. They make you fresh guac at your table. Service was amazing, and super prompt considering we were a large party. Our servers never rushed us, and were very patiently taking our orders. So special shout-out for them. I recommend this place if you're in the mood of some good and tasty Mexican food .“

“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!!“

“It is a small place with only 15 total tables, so on a Friday night it took us 50 minutes to get seated. If they have large parties it definitely hurts a dad and son just wanting to come in for dinner.That said, the food was awesome. My son and I both had their much-ballybooed "Dragon Burrito" It was delicious. And my son is VERY picky with his food. But he tore into it, and we both finished.We will be back again, maybe just not on a weekend night. :)“

“I was in town visiting family and they have come here before! We got right in because it was mid week and we were there at 5:30 for 2hrs. And the place fill up quickly. We had a huge corner both that 5 us were comfortable and cozy. Waiter was timley and pleasant?Atmosphere was just right for for occasion. Everyone really enjoy their food!I got the chicken/steak/shrimp fajita! Yum! and ate on the leftovers the next day! Can't say enough! We will be back!? oh and my daughters beer was huge! Lol!“

“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.“

“Food was excellent. Really enjoyed the mole and guacamole. Lot of variety on tasty margaritas. Our server Alex was attentive and made us feel at home. The best place I know of in Harford County for a more authentic Mexican cuisine experience. We'll be back.“

“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.“

“Authentic Mexican food at its finest! Sssoooo good! I've only ever gotten to go food from there so I'm not sure what the restaurant itself is like, but if you're looking for good Mexican food in the Essex area, look no further“

“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.“

“I’ve been here maybe 75 times in my life, no joke, and each and every time it has been a treat to go to La Tolteca. The staff, like Mr. Raul and Mrs. Rosy, and so kind and attentive, and they even know us now as regulars. The living plants that span dozens of feet across the ceiling and the curved glass windows that span from the floor to the roof add a good vibe to the atmosphere of the restaurant. The tables and booths have just been redone, we noticed, so they’re super comfy and up to date. And of course the food is good, otherwise I wouldn’t be writing this review! One minor thing is that the bathrooms could use an upgrade. They don’t get very warm in the winter and they’re not very comfortable. Otherwise, I love La Tolteca.“

“We have not been to this Qdoba in several months and to be honest it is because it was very bad. The food was ok but the service was terrible. We talked about going tonight and my wife said let's order online from home so our food will only be 10 minutes late. We decided on eating in store. The team and manager didn't look familiar and that was a great thing. The service was greatly improved and our food was great too. We went from basically writing this location off to putting it back in the rotation, especially because we love Qdoba.“

“Food is phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned, the fresh guacamole is the best in the area. Food came out fast and accurately. The only caveat I had was when we came into the restaurant. It looked like it wasn't open, but they were. The inside is a little dated, but the food makes up for any issues with the decor. The other small issue was that the waiter wasn't very attentive to us. After dropping off the check, we didn't see him for a solid 10 minutes, and another waiter noticed and took care of us. But overall I would definitely come back for the food!“

“Found them via doordash. Very flavorful and you get a lot of food. They're not stingy with the meat, which was a welcomed surprise!The Taco Al Pastor was delicious, loved the sauce that was provided too. Fajita Mixta also get a 2 thumbs up from me.Would recommend! Very tasty food.“