Modern elevated Mexican restaurant in Baltimore.
Expect higher prices than a standard taqueria, you’re paying for the vibes too!
Happy Hour- M-Th from 5-7PM, $4 off margaritas and queso.
Highlights- Carne de res taco, Happy hour wmargaritas, $6 tres leches, great lively interior!
Getting there/getting a table-
Street parking. We came on a Thursday night and it was packed. We were told it was a 30 minute wait for a table (note: they don’t take reservations), and that we could wait at their storefront next door and order cocktails. We opted for that since the entryway was so small and there weren’t any seats at the bar. The wait was less than 30 mins and we didn’t even get our drinks yet before our table was ready.
Restaurant vibes-
Very lively. Pretty loud with people talking. A little small. Aesthetic hanging lights in the dining room. I liked the vibe!
What we ordered-
Once seated, service was quick. We ordered the tuna ceviche to start (Atun con Piña). 4 tacos - 2 pork (Cochinita Pibil, Carnitas con Salsa Verde) and 2 beef (Barbacoa, Carne de Res). We also ordered a quesadilla and added the chicken tinga (Tinga de Pollo).
Food review-
Atun con piña
tuna ceviche on top of a pineapple and tostada, a little fishy but good pairing with the fresh pineapple and the salty tostada which tasted like Fritos lol
Tacos
I’m not a huge pork person in general so none of those blew my mind. The one that I really liked was the Carne de Res- which was the sirloin tips. It was savory and had good flavor. Would order again. All the meats were moist and not dry. Their corn tortillas were also a highlight for me- there was a blurb on the menu that they prepare them using an ancient process.
Quesadilla
Pretty good. The quesadilla uses queso chihuahua which has a sharper flavor than a standard cheese blend. Not a bad thing- just expect a little punch. We ordered it with the chicken tinga- which I would recommend. It paired well with the cheese.
Dessert -
We got the tres leches which came astronomically fast. It had really good flavor and not too sweet which is my preference, but if I’m being picky, the cake isn’t as smooth in texture as other tres leches that I’ve had elsewhere. For $6 though, it’s honestly a steal for a dessert at a restaurant. Give it a try!
Drinks-
had to get the margaritas of course during happy hour. It was $1 extra for any add ons, which wasn’t really worth in my opinion. The margaritas were good- can’t complain about the happy hour price either!
Service-
Friendly and fast. 20% gratuity included on your bill.