My neighborhood go-to for tasty and fast Mexican food. The restaurant is located in a convenient place at York and Timonium Road, has plenty of free parking, has an extremely nice manager on site and offers lots of entree choices and tasty salsas. The food is always fresh and flavorful. Yummers! Nice staff and lots of open seating. read more

Baja Fresh - Bean and Cheese Burrito, Enchilada Style - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

Food is tasty and much better than other Mexican fast casual in my opinion. The salsa bar is nice and I enjoyed the mango salsa

So, I actually have gone back just to the Timonium Rd Baja Fresh, as it is the only one close to me, even though it is over an hour away. The chips got better. The salsa bar is filled and clean. The Manager is so nice to customers. I have to say, it is like a totally different place. Hopefully you will go and see for yourself. read more

Baja Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

Popped in here to grab a quick lunch. The menu was very appealing with options but I went for a chicken burrito. It was tasty and I was pleasantly surprised by the nice thick chunks of white meat chicken that they used, it was cut so small that you miss that chicken was even in it. Very decent lunch option, my burrito was a little over $12 and it was a good size. I'd definitely come back here. The place was pretty empty for a Saturday late afternoon, but it was clean. The lady behind the counter was cordial. read more

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I have visited this location a few years ago for a free birthday meal.i was very appreciative of the meal so I didn't complain. The customer service was awesome, the restaurant was very clean. The store itself was empty around 4pm. The food itself is very bland.Extremely bland!!! The salsa bar was very nice but the overall bowl itself was very bland. The size of the bowl doesn't fit the price. read more

Baja Fresh - Chicken Baja Bowl I added the salsas from the bar and my own cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

The food was great, and the guy cashier was very friendly. However, they completely turned me off to coming back because of the employee clipping her fingernails next to the chips. read more

Baja Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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The tacos were delicious! The staff were great and very helpful I will definitely revisit!

This was the worst experience. My estimated arrival time was 5:54pm. I arrived at 6:02pm. I have the cashier my order number. He mumbled something and walked away. He then came back asked for my order number again and then said he couldn't take it anymore. He said somebody else can help you and walked away. I then spoke to someone else who said my order would be ready in 10 minutes. When I got home I opened the pizza box to find a burned crispy pizza that had obviously been sitting around for a long time. I didn't take a picture because I immediately decided that I would never return. I wish I had because as I'm eating the disgusting pizza I'm trying to figure out why would they even sell this. I will never frequent this establishment again but feel like I should leave a review so that the next person won't waste their money. read more

Stopped in to use my free $10.00 rewards for my birthday. When I entered I was greeted before I even got to the counter. The store was very clean. Just a couple of people dining in. I was able to go right up and place my order. I chose the shrimp quesadilla on wheat. It did not disappoint. You could see the shrimp on it. This was my first time trying the quesadilla. The order didn't even take long to prepare. I would definitely get it again. The customer service here was superior. Great staff. Awesome experience. read more

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Rick Bayless please help me here!! I ordered the Taco el Pastore plate with carnitas, which I know now is wrong, because I believe el pastore and carnitas are differnet cooking styles...At any rate, it was ok as a taco, but not spicy as a pastore tacos typically are, and it didn't have any pinapple. She had one fried fish and one non fried fish taco..one of which was referred to as a wahoo taco-i can't quite remember which was which. She reported them to be very good. We had corn ships with their guacamole-very good guac. All in all, an OK, semi-fast chain mex food experience. Nice and clean. Polite and friendly staff. I might go back if I was in the area and hungry. Like REALLY hungry, because if you ever try to drive in that area on a Saturday it's a guaranteed deadlock of aggressive A-hole-driving SUV/hybrid jack-offs attempting to drive while texting and playing with their hair. ...I digress. They also provide-gratis-Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, fresh cut jalepeno, pico de gallo, and a handful of other sauces/salsas as sides on can sample as well, which is rather nice, don't you think? read more

I would give this place -10. Disgusting & in edible . Not only did they not include half of the stuff on my order it was ice cold, sogggy The meat you could not chew & nothing had any flavor at all. Small pouch with smashed chips & no salsa. This is what $47 gets you. Better off to save your money & get a gas station hotdog. read more

Baja Fresh - two tacos and rice on a tray - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

This location is sooo good and it's such a good deal. The people who work there are also great, and the one young lady remembered us after our visit! :) read more

I came here Saturday afternoon to claim my birthday reward. My husband comes here quite often and he swore it was 2x better than Moe's. He was right. I told the cashier it was my first time visiting, so she helped me pick the best item. She was very knowledgeable on the different options and polite. The large refill cups are reusable and you're able to bring it in every visit which is a huge plus. I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh and flavorful the food was. The burrito came with complimentary chips (which were hot and fresh). The portions are huge and they do not skimp out on the meat. I chose to get the burrito with rice, black beans, half steak half shrimp, roasted veggies, and pico. The salsa bar was probably my favorite part of this experience. It has a wide variety of options that you won't be disappointed in. Pico de Gallo: Excellent. The right amount of acidity, salt, and onions. I took 5 cups to go. It's that good. Salsa Molcajete: I dipped my burrito in this sauce. It had the perfect amount of heat and was extremely flavorful. Salsa Verde: Dull. It's not your typical verde sauce. It was more sweet than tangy and didn't have much oomph to it. Not a fan. Moe's probably won't be seeing my face as often anymore because Baja has stolen my taste buds. I will indeed be returning. read more

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These three stars could have been 5-stars for the Customer Service, alone. Our cashier (who acted like a manager) was very accommodating. The food however was worse than lackluster. The burrito bowl was flavorless. As if the grilled veggies were sitting in a hot water bath - there was hardly any flavor to the veggies. Since I ordered a veggie burrito bowl, this was quite the disappointment. But there's always a plus side, right? Hmmmm... I'm thinking. Okay - the salsas, as always l, were on point and delicious!!! Yup. The customer service and the salsas are what gave this 5 stars. The food - my reason for going got 1, so we're here stuck at 3-stars. Not sure if I'll be back to this one to give it another go... we'll see. Stay tuned read more

0 rating if possible. The worst customer service. The cashier wouldn't give me her name. I only got it from the manager exiting the restaurant. There's an individual who goes by the name of Karen (very fitting) who is just repulsive. Avoid this establishment at all costs. Repugnant staff who dismissed me for being a DoorDash driver. read more

Baja Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

Best "fast food" Mexican restaurant around. Food is always fresh and made to order. Love the burritos enchilada style!

I'm embarrassed to say that my only prior experience at Baja Fresh is the one at Johns Hopkins Hospital food court, and while I thought that one was okay, this one is far better! The menu had a wide variety of offerings and styles to choose from for your burrito or other choices. Everything is very fresh and the portions are generous enough. There is a bar of different salsas that weren't really my thing but was objectively nice. The person who waited on me at the register was super friendly and helpful in advising me about some of the items. The restaurant was clean and inviting enough for a fast food type of establishment. Frankly, I was actually impressed and would certainly return. read more

The food sucks...save your money...same chain name but not the same owners or quilty fresh food. I would rather eat A PBJ sandwich. This business need to be inspected and closed, the store also looks dark Inside. read more

I have not been to a baja fresh in a long time. The restaurant A/C was not working and the girl was new at the counter. The food was good.

Baja Fresh doesn't get the love that Chipotle and Qdoba get, and it's a shame because this location should. I got a Baja burrito which is delicious, but the differentiator is the salsa bar where anyone can take from a selection of 6 different salsas. The burrito was about $9 but when factoring in chips and salsa for no extra charge the value is just as good as the other two burrito jaunts read more

Looked up on google to see what time they close so I wouldn't be too late. We arrived around 9:20 and went up to open the door and it was locked. The hours on the window said they closed at 10pm as well. A worker was behind the counter and saw us trying to open the door as he smiled and went out of sight. I would understand why they would be closing early with everything going on, however there was no sign on the door saying that they had to close early and the worker did not have to be rude, laugh, and hide. Another customer came up after us and asked us if they were closed and was disappointed to find he could not get any dinner. read more

Ordered take out from here tonight. This was the first time I've been here. We ordered the quesadillas. They were the best i have ever had. I actually couldn't finish them because I got so full! Will definitely be coming back read more

Baja Fresh is sorely underrated, as far as I'm concerned. Delicious food, fresh ingredients, and prices that just make sense! Only downside... I have to drive at least 15 minutes to satisfy my Baja craving! (Open a location in Pikesville, pretty please??) My go-to dish is their steak quesadilla-- a cheesy mexican fiesta packed with tender, juicy meat, served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and a dollop of guacamole. I always make a stop at their salsa bar, with three different sauces? salsas? (not sure what to call them), a mango salsa, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Each entrée comes with a side of fresh chips, which are perfect with all the goodies at this salsa bar. And let me tell you... these chips are the real deal: thin crisps, freshly made and (usually) served while they're hot. I have never left Baja Fresh anything but satisfied, and I can't be the only one! They deserve more praise in the Mexican-chain world.. a lot more than some other chains I know (cough cough.. not naming any names!!) read more

Let me preface this by saying the only time I've had food poisoning was after eating at a Baja fresh. That took a trip to the ER and four IV bags to resolve. Before, I preferred BF to Chipotle and sought out giant burritos smothered in the entire salsa bar on all suburban jaunts. I had reason to be in the suburbs today and spotted BF from afar. Years have passed, wounds have healed, and most importantly, the food poisoning wand seems to be held firm in Chipotle's iron fist. I stepped inside. Praise the various gods- "enchilada style" is still an option, and the dark purple salsa still exists. The menu is more cluttered with healthy options but it's easy enough to find the good stuff. I'm a happy Steph. They need to put napkins on the tables - this a napkin-intensive food experience. Other than that, and the possibility that I'll be in the ER again later, way to go Baha! read more

It is unfortunate that you have to come to the suburbs for a Baja fresh. Baja's motto is everything is fresh, no cans, no microwaves. Exciting eh? Well, I must say I have not been to a BF in maybe ummm.. 4 years, and I remember nice portions for their tacos. I am not saying huge but a fair amount of meat. I was so dissapointed when I saw these ridiculous tiny tacos, 3 for almost 8$. Are we kidding?They contained a speck of steak some onions and cilantro. Really?? Not even tomatoes...what on earth! I could have hot Chipotle for 4 times the amount of meat. Total rip off. I must say though that their salsa bar is pretty tasty, but for the price I will stick with Chipotle. read more

Baja Fresh - Steak tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

I order food through door dash for this restaurant. It's okay. The food was like any other Mexican place. Definitely not Authentic but the portion was huge! So you do get a lot of food and it's cheap. read more

Okay, I'm pretty critical of fast food/mexican chain restaurants. Grew up in San Diego, and even when I lived in Connecticut I was hitting the taco trucks along Long Wharf. I'm giving four, as American-Mexican chain. A fair number of menu items are Americanized. But thankfully, they have the courtesy to refer to them as such "Taco Baja" (traditional soft corn tortilla) versus "Taco Americano" (flour tortilla - better known as a mini burrito). That said, their carnitas and carne asada are decent. Really wish they offered barbacoa beef. The rolled pollo tacos are good but need salt, and so wish they had beef as an option. Their chips are good. Their far less skimpy on the meat than Chipotle (big rice burrito with two small spoonfuls of meat). Seriously? Give me the real thing...with meat. And Baja Fresh usually does. The chips are fresh, and often warm. *ymmm* They have a decent salsa bar as well. When I was doing the Medifast diet (which I lost 35 lbs on), I found this to be the best "Lean & Green". I'd get a taco, sans cheese, sans tortilla (basically onions and cilantro). And a side salad (sans tortilla strips, cheese, etc - just salsa for dressing). It'd run about $5 and was very healthy. Lastly, the staff has always been one of the most courteous, friendly and interactive of any chain eatery I've eaten at. And if not busy, will even accomodate some off menu variations (like sopapillas). A few times, I've made it right before close and they never rushed me out. I appreciate that greatly. So five stars for staff. --- Add the following menu items and I'll give a 5 *****: - barbacoa - beef taquitos - sopapillas (they can make these, and likely will if you ask) - tostadas read more

Fresh? Definitely. Baja? Maybe. Fast? Absolutely. The give you chips while you wait as everything is made to order but it took no time for our food to be ready. We got chicken tacos. The freshness is a welcome change from normal "fast food" style restaurants I just wish their chick had a little more seasoning to it. The fresh salsa bar was nice though. I'd go again if someone else wanted to go. read more

Nice clean store. Love the fresh catch specials quick service at the register. Great franchise location

Ordered two steak bajas and two steak Mexicanos. I have never been to this location and has been about 6 or 7 years since I have been to a bf. My parents like it and they are in town so I picked some burritos up for dinner. The place is large and very clean. Much cleaner than I find the local Chipotles and Qdoba to be. The salsa bar is excellent. The salsa verde and chile de arbol were perfect. The cashier was awesome, very friendly and helpful. I gotta give the management kudos. The burritos were excellent. They aren't too big and hold together well. The guacamole in the baja was really good and the rice and beans in the Mexicanos were very nice. The steak in both were delicious. It's a good restaurant for a quick burrito fix. read more

Could not answer my question about whether this was a real taco. Disappointing lack of ontological content, despite advertisement of an unlimited toppings bar. read more

I remember the time from when this was still a book store, nonetheless now it is a Baja Fresh and over time I think the quality of the food has gone downhill a bit. Or maybe I have just become a snob about food since I moved away. I used to order the beef taquitos until they took them off the menu, I am a fan of their yellow rice and usually I find myself getting the baja fish tacos if I am there. Tacos only contain a small portion of fish and its mostly lettuce. They have a cute little salsa bar where you can choose how spicy you like your salsa. I have heard mixed things about their workers there, many people have said the workers in the back dont wear gloves when they make the food?? I will have to do a double check on this the next time I am there ;/ read more

Good food, large portions, always fresh salsa. Occasionally unprofessional kitchen staff, but that doesn't impact the food. Better than other cheap Mexican options, and fresher food than some of the more expensive chain Mexican places. read more

Food was okay, the portions were sooo big. Atmosphere was so boring, no music too quiet.

I got steak burrito and their burrito came with generous meat portion and the person who took my order took the order correctly and the food came out exactly as I ordered it in terms of the ingredients and portion. When I went in the manager took my order and the other staff members were genuinely friendly and the place is well run. The nacho bar allows you to get 6 different kinds of salsa and as much or little as you want. I highly recommend this location. read more

First, the food. The food was just an average Tex Mex restaurant. If you went to any other mexican chain restaurant you wouldn't really notice anything else. But the chips, despite being under seasoned, were freshly crisp and made there. Surprisingly, the salsa bar was clean and had variety. The cleanliness wasn't all to be crazy about. It was dirty in some places like floor stains and grime but that was mostly where it wouldn't harm you/ you wouldn't be near. And the employees. They were quick to the point and I can respect that. But it was kinda awkward when one of them forgot to take my order. But I still got it. Overall just an average Tex Mex restaurant. I couldn't find any Mexican Coke so that was sad. Still pretty filling if you they the right stuff. The tortillas were also pretty good. read more

Was there at lunch time. Food is great, however, it is very cold in the restaurant. Everyone has to wear and coat and hat. Very uncomfortable. read more

I ordered nachos from this place and the food was terrible it tasted liked it was made two days ago. I will never go there again ever again and nor do I recommend anyone else go there either. read more

I used to love Baja Fresh! I don't know what happened... I waited a while for the food to be ready and when it came out the fish tacos just tasted old and fishy. They were very rubbery. The shrimp taco was delicious, however. I always enjoy all of their salsas but overall just not impressed. I think their ship has sailed. read more

I've always liked Baja Fresh, and this one is no exception, but I'm very curious about the recent closing. I just went in after they reopened, and nothing had changed. Same menu, same seating, same everything. The only small difference I noticed is they no longer have Coke Zero! I wonder if they failed a health inspection.... read more