41 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake Shore

“Eating at the Picantillo is always a wonderful experience. Whenever my husband and I visit my parents, this is one of our favorite spots to eat with them. The food is always great (my favorites being the smothered burrito and the chimichanga) and the service is always excellent.“

“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.“

“The corn tortilla was out of this world in taste and smell, brought back so many memories. Authentic was the only thing I could say. I got the fajitas chicken style and refried beans with rice and it was absolutely delicious. Would recommend to all wanting a great Mexican take for a food truck. Please go and enjoy itParking: It's in an Exxon gas station by Walmart Pasadena.“

“Well...I heard rumors about the Super Taco Oaxaca and I am sitting in the restaurant as I am creating this post. I will start that this place is the real deal. My goodness! So much flavor in every bite.Parking: There is plenty of free parking.“

“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“

“Food here is so good. It's the most affordable and convenient place to get tacos around here, and the horchata is not bad at all (unlike another local Mexican spot, looking at you senior chiles) Obviously the ambience isn't going to be that of any restaurant because it's in a gas station (duh) but they did have flowers out the last time I was there and it smelled very pretty inside. Service is quick and they are nice as long as you are straight to be point and polite.“

“Yum. Had a great Margarita - custom, just lime juice, no sour mixer....didn't have to be Patron, just good tequila. Since my first time here, tried the enchiladas- pollo, chorizo and carnitas. But I asked for 1/2 mole and 1/2 salsa verde and they accommodated.. All of it was very tasty. The mole was excellent and each enchilada was very nice flavor. Service was fast and polite. Atmosphere was nice, what I would call modern Latino versus traditional music. Got to watch the game too. Nice selection of tequila. I will be back. Can't wait to try the house specialities.“

“When visiting Annapolis, visit Jalapeños! My new favorite place. Spanish style restaurant with flare. Dont let the outside strip mall window scare you! The stunning beauty of this restaurant feels like Spain. Lots of space for large parties & children. Prices range fair to great! An entire menu section devoted to tapas! Flavorful Food is thoughtfully and beautifully prepared. The warm atmosphere is friendly and inviting. My friend ordered chicken and I had chile relleno. The beans & rice were delicious and delicately seasoned. The chicken chile relleno was smothered in tangy salsa verde and cooked perfectly.While I would have preferred larger pieces of chicken instead of shredded chicken, the dish worked. It's not spicy and not over salted. Felt full and satisfied. We will return to try more dishes.“

“A great addition to Severna Park! We really enjoyed our dinner at Pitaya. The staff was very friendly, and the food was excellent! The restaurant is clean and comfortable, and the noise level was fine when we were there. We'll definitely go again!“

“Ordered a couple times and i’ve managed to be the only person or maybe the second in line (i get there before typical lunch time) and waited maybe 5-6 mins each time for the best tacos i’ve had in a while !! so good and would definitely recommend. the people in the truck are super kind and you can tell they ensure quality in their dishes“

“I live for their queso. I no longer go there to just order one thing of queso to share as I have made a commitment in my life to order a queso for myself and let everyone else make the wild decision to share. The bacon wrapped shrimp is everything and I will be gracious enough to share this tip, that you can actually order more on the side, even though it is not on the menu to order like that.“

“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.“

“First time eating here and it didn’t disappoint. The inside is very small, maybe 10 tables plus 5 seats at bar. Colorfully decorated in Dia De Los Muertos sugar skulls. There’s no room to wait inside. Staff takes your contact info but a text when a table is ready. We were seated within 5 min. Menu had lots of choices from tacos to burritos. Staff was fast and accurate. Chips and salsa for the table. Portions were large. Red, green and yellow peppers in fajitas. We’ll visit again.“

“#ThisFeedsMySoulStatusConferred Iguana Margarita Strong, tasty and delicious. I love a good frozen margarita and it didn't disappoint. Even though it was strong it was still flavorful which is how I like my drinks. Chori Pollo The chicken was a seasoned well and tender. Chorizo is seasoned well and mixed in. Both meats are mixed in a cheesy sauce. It's my favorite item on their menu. Beans They have the best refried beans. They are creamy, flavorful and delicious. The melted cheese on top is a bonus. They have two locations and this one is better than the SP one. This location is more consistent with the food being delicious. It's a local favorite and worth a drop in.“

“This is your average quick service in terms of its atmosphere and the service. Sometimes great, sometimes a little slower. However the fresh tortillas, and other ingredients are better than you are going to get at somewhere like subway. The portions are large, but the starting price is high for quick service food. It's usually two meals for me for about $13. Truly the mint limeade. I can't get enough of it.“

“I had a great experience and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. The hibiscus mule was delicious, and the guac was clearly fresh made and really good. I sat at the bar for a while with some time to kill, so unfortunately I wasn't eating a full meal. It was mid-afternoon so I got to watch the bartender, who was lovely, juicing a bunch of fruits to use in the drinks. Love to see that! Service was fantastic, and the vibe is fun and cool. It's the perfect spot for a date, hang out at the bar for cocktails, or a meal with girlfriends. It's small and elevated fare, so no it's not the place for a huge group or giant portions.“

“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“

“Went for late lunch service is great , food tastes fresh , atmosphere is very pleasantVegetarian options: My partner is a vegetarian, lots of food options, he found out recently that he loves plantains,Kid-friendliness: Lots of space in dining room, staff very accommodatingWheelchair accessibility: No steps to enter building“

“AMAZING!! We had AZTK cater our NYE party and the food was outstanding and the service was even better! They were super efficient and professional start to finish! Very accommodating and supportive through the process is making selections etc. We ordered and picked up food for our event the same week! No issues! I would highly recommend using them for a party or any event!“

“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“

“Their shrimp was some of the best I’ve ever had. Yum! The service was good but on the slower side. Margaritas were just ok. More tequila than sour mix but watered down and overpriced. Not bad, but not great. The servers were very sweet!“

“Honestly my favorite Mexican restaurant in Maryland! The owner Fernando helped plan my sister's baby shower and he was so great in helping everything go smoothly. Not to mention their food is delicious. My husband is Mexican and their carne asada is legit! Tender with flavor and NOT chewy. Also their chicken tinga empanadas are the reason we drive 45 min from Baltimore to Picante. A must visit! The owner is usually at the bar and is so friendly! Gracias Fernando!Maggy Jesus y Sharell“

“Almost empty on a spring weeknight. My s-in-law's fajita dinner was huge and he especially enjoyed the carnitas. I thought my chicken taco and enchiladas were a little dry, but they came with plenty of rice and refried beans. The grandkids devoured their meals an I appreciated that small cones were included with their meal. Nonetheless, we ordered desert, which the six of us together could not finish. The bill came out to a very reasonable $100.“

“My wife and I weren't having the best of days and headed out to aimlessly search for somewhere to eat and hopefully raise our spirits, we drove near Plaza Garibaldi and I was struck by the thought that their staff is family oriented, happy, and friendly. We were greeted with a smile taken to our table and had drinks chips and salsa in short order with smiles all around. Our day was improving from the start. We ordered the Spinach Dip for the first time and my wife enjoyed it, I would have preferred that the spinach leaves be thinly cut before adding them to the queso. She seemed to look at the long wilting leaves as a game while I considered them a way to get queso on my shirt. Sadly I don't recall her dinner, mine was Fajitas de Camaron the tortillas, onions, peppers, sour cream, and guacamole were all as expected and quite enjoyable. The shrimp were Plaza Garibaldi at times as its not uncommon for anyone passing by to check your drinks, ask if things are well, take empty dishes away; however, Plaza Garibaldi made us feel welcome, relaxed, and well looked after.“

“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!“

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Talk about a hole in the wall! I was in the area looking for a latino place to have dinner. This place came up. It's currently called David Latin Restaurant or something similar. This establishment is under new ownership and the family came out to meet my son and me. Not only was the food was delicious and very, very affordable, they had great customer service. Truthfully, reminded me of my mom's cooking. Yes, it needs a bit of TLC but the owners mentioned they are working to adding improvements. My family and I look forward to going back. Don't let the need for aesthetic improvements fool you, the food does not disappoint! You will not regret it!“

“Went in on a recent Sunday at 3 pm when the restaurant wasn't busy. Tried 3 tacos, beef and chicken. Taco shells were soft and did not break except where you bite them. Generously stuffed with ingredients. Server was pleasantly not making lots of visits. Food was seasoned, but not super hot.“

“This was the third time I've been in the last few months. It seems to get better every time. The most recent time was last evening. I ordered steak fajitas and they were amazing. Not only was the taste amazing it was enough food for three meals for me. I think the prices are quite reasonable especially with the amount of food you get. Our party of 15 ended up sitting in the bar area on high top tables due to our lack of putting reservations early enough but the server along with the bar tender gave us great service. Definitely will continue to be a repeat customer.“

“I was here today for lunch around 1:30 The place was very stuffy no air circling. I asked for the fans to be turned on and they were turned on. Then in about 5 minutes they were turned off and the A/C was on. My cousin and I both got the steak fajitas which were average. They had no yellow or red peppers in them. Which was odd. I did mention it to someone but I don’t think they understood me. Normally this is a great place but not today. I was very disappointed.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this location! Parking, same amazing food, and passionate staff.My husband loves Huevos Rancheros, best in town!Table side fresh guac is always a hit!Lastly, skinny girl margarita is worth the drive ??.“

“Came here for lunch before a show at Everyman since Charro Negro in Lexington Market was closed at 1 PM on a Saturday. The taco deal looked great so we split 2 orders of 4 tacos and each had a carne asada, pollo, lengua, and barbacoa. The standout stars to me were the lengua (fatty, perfectly cooked, would order 4 tacos of just this if I were by myself) and the pollo (shredded chicken breast in a sauce, moist). My husband liked the carne asada equally well, but I felt it was a bit overcooked and not as pleasant as the lengua, which my husband did say was the best lengua he had had (he's not a lengua fan). The thing I would say to avoid is the barbacoa. It was dry and tasteless, it was clear it had been cooked at too high a temp, cooled and shredded dry, and then put in a flavorless red sauce. The sauces were solid, the verde was especially good. Right now, this is in my top three taco joints in the city, behind Sabor del Parque and Cinco de Mayo Dos. Give it a try if you are by the Hippodrome or Everyman, it's definitely better than Taco Town (sorry, Taco Town, you have your place).“

“The bartender Shanna was amazing. We are from out of town. We went there Wednesday night and liked it so much we went back Thursday night. She remembered what we drank from the night before. Her daughter is a waitress and was very kind and fun to talk to.“

“Pupusas are decent! Usually order the pork/cheese ones.I did order a fish taco this time. Very disappointing as they just used a fish stick. Gross. Definitely will not order that again. Pretty shocked to be honest. ?‍♀️Enjoyed the carnitas, and love the chips and salsa though. Presentation is perfect and different each visit.“

“Both the service and food here are excellent. Everything came out rapidly and delicious, even though we were a party of ten. And the waitress was super nice and friendly. Never had to worry about a drink or chips running low the entire night. Excited to bring our group back again.“

“We stopped in for dinner on a beautiful Sunday evening after a busy day watching our daughter compete athletically. We had a short 15 minute wait (for a booth inside) as was discussed with the polite young man at the host stand. The restaurant seemed to have a steady flow of guests with most tables occupied. Though there were also several tables unoccupied, they were in need of immediate attention being cleared. I noticed several staff meandering around but ignoring the unkept tables. Once we got sat, we were greeted by our server after maybe 5 minutes or so. He was very efficient in the beginning, quickly bringing our drinks and taking a food order for our hungry daughter. Her food came out fast which was fantastic. Once we placed the remaining food order, we basically never saw our server again. We asked other staff for a minor food correction, more chips & salsa, and other necessary things during our meal. THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING!! Came out within a timely manner. Our server came back to check on us as we were finishing up. He did bring me some containers for our unfinished food but no bag to place the different size containers in (which I couldn’t comfortably carry). Our table had zero dishes or glasses removed which made it challenging for me to pack up our food with all the clutter. I will say he was very kind in bringing me a bag of fresh chips to take home. When it was time for me to pay our bill, our server presented an electronic handheld device to process my credit card payment. Once payment was processed, and it was time for the gratuity to be added (mind you he’s still holding the small device but has it positioned where it’s partially visible to me) without hesitation, he starts to automatically press the 20% gratuity button as he says to me, “20% right?” I found this to be so brazen and incredibly rude. I told him I’d tip him accordingly which ended up being more than the 20% (after I had to walk up to the host stand to ask for a bag and ask why the handheld timed out before completing my payment with added gratuity). I’ve worked in this industry for longer than dirt and appreciate that he came to work so that my family and I could have a nice dinner out. I don’t know if this is standard procedure for your service staff to feel entitled to a certain tip percentage regardless of their effort or urgency, or if he just felt that he deserved that but he overstepped boundaries. I didn’t see any management or else I would’ve addressed it during our visit. I’d like to reiterate that our food was truly delicious and I’m thankful for those that showed up for their shift. We’ve always had lovely visits to your establishment without incident.“

“Queso out of this world. I travel specifically for the queso. I wish I had something else going on sometimes, and sometimes it's a bit thin, but that doesn't deter me. The Burrito El Salto is king, but pricey. I like to go for two steak burritos instead these days. Thinking about going again right now.$10 large house margs for 3-6pm happy hour could be better. Good tequila. But if it's made wrong all you get is sweet or sour depending on the flavor. Go easy on the mango nectar! That stuff is SYRUP.“

“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“

“The best burrito I have ever had! I always pass the truck and always see people there so I figured it must be good. Little did I know what I have been missing all along. I got the Al Pastor which can really get messed up easily but theirs was perfect. I can’t wait to go back!“

“Very good food! This food truck was at The Brumwell's Flea Market. They have actual ground beef tacos & taco salad which was hard to find here in Pasadena. The flea market has closed but I just found out they have opened their own restaurant called Don Pancho Mexican Grill on Mountain Road. Good authentic tasty food!“

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“Stop In For A Delicious Meal Awesome Service Over The Top Hospitality And Some Fun! Enjoy The Music! Watch A Soccer Game! Be Sure To Ask For Kerlin? She's Amazing! The Owner And His Entire Staff Are Always On Point!!! Stop In For A Drink At The Bar. Stop By Say Hello And Stay A While! ENJOY YOURSELVES ??????????“