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    Cinco de Mayo

    3.6 (264 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Birria tacos
    Steve E.

    I came here on a busy Fri. Night Had a 25 min wait Decided to go to the bar and wait for a table. WARNING !!! The Drink Menus have no price 1 Pickly Pear + 1 Jalapeño Margarita + tip = $40 The food is good. Service is good Good portions and value for the food

    Queso con Chorizo
    Jayna H.

    Absolutely love this place! Authentic Mexican food and fast service- even on a Friday night at 6pm. They only have one size of margarita, HUGE. Trust me, you only need one! The fresh guacamole and queso con chorizo are a must. The entree portions are large and make for great leftovers. I got the Birria tacos and they were delicious! Vibe was laid back. Lots of TVs playing various sporting events if you are in to that. It was a bit loud but manageable and the food/drinks more than made up for it.

    Jeanelle K.

    This place is our New Mexican hideout!!!! The food was amazing, service on point, ambiance was nice. The only issue we have is why the heck is it 3 stars when it deserves 5 stars!!! This place rocks

    Pomegranate margarita straight up
    Ieshia T.

    One star for decor and one star for the margarita. Cinco de Mayo is another restaurant that caters to the American palette instead of staying traditional to its roots. Whenever I see ground beef on the menu I give a side eye and if I see they don't have horchata and serve cheese with their tacos I give another side eye. I really thought service would be nice but realized what was lacking; Communication and understanding. I'll leave it at that. I'd only come back for the drinks but will happily sit at the bar

    Margarita
    Ramya R.

    A good restaurant serving flavorful Mexican dishes with a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Their margaritas were delicious with a good kick of alcohol and their drink sizes are huge. The vegetarian fajitas and chicken enchiladas were good but nothing exceptional. The decor was colorful and inviting. Service was great with friendly servers and the food arrived fairly quick. Prices are reasonable too.

    Melody A.

    Everything was delicious. The service was excellent. I will definitely be back! 5 out of 5

    Ground beef taco salad
    Jasmine G.

    Happy Cinco de Mayo at Cinco de Mayo! Writing this review at the restaurant as we speak while we wait for the check. Had to wait a little bit for a table since it's obviously busy today, but service was still decent. Our server still checked on us a few times. $6 all draft beers and $9 margaritas (same price a frozen margarita) for their Cinco de Mayo specials. Steak fajita: 4/5. Steak to veggies ratio was a bit off and steak was thin; would have liked more & thicker steak. It was still good and flavorful. Also comes with a side of beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Good portion overall. Taco salad: 3/5. I'm only giving my ground beef taco salad a 3 out of 5 because the amount of lettuce was severely lacking for a salad. It was more like a topping of lettuce, so after that top layer was gone, it was hard for me to keep eating my entree with just the meat. It still tasted good though with the seasoning of the ground beef and combination of jalapeños, sour cream, and pico de gallo. But for only $10 for lunch, it's a great deal. Tasty complimentary chips & salsa is always appreciated :)

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    Delicious!! Great food! Very authentic for East Coast. Friendly service. Ambiance is cozy and fun. Folks enjoying the food ans conversation.

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    Different management ..but all they did was change the light bulbs. Still the same Bad food and Bad service.

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    Black Flag Brewing Company

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    The brewery is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. There are activities every day,…read moreincluding a weekend drag brunch. For a place that doesn't have a kitchen, they sure have a lot going on. Customers can bring food (even pizzas) and games to play while enjoying a beer. The IPAs and Lagers were enjoyed by hubby & friends. I brought a water bottle (you can get water at the brewery too). Food trucks are periodically parked outside. The brewery has new flavors released on Fridays. The huge equipment can be seen from the seating area. Birthday parties and celebrations are allowed inside (max 30 people). The number & duration will determine how much it costs to rent the space. There was a birthday party taking place during our visit. Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash.

    We tried Black Flag for the first time. They had a doggy adoption/fundraising event going on which…read morewas a happy bonus for me to get some puppy love and kisses! It was busy, but we managed to find two seats at the bar. The service was great. We enjoyed all of the beers we tried. It's spacious cool decor and lots of seating available (and a huge parking lot which is always a plus!). They don't serve food here, but often have food trucks. One was supposed to come while we were there, but they ended up cancelling without notice (not the fault of the bar at all). But you're allowed to DoorDash or bring in food if you're hungry. Overall, I really enjoyed this brewery and will happily return!

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    Oversea Distillery And Bar

    3.6(50 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We'll have to come back and try this place again on a night where they aren't swamped... We tried…read moreOversea on "R&B Night" and it was an epic fail. When we arrived, there were only a few people there and we were able to get a drink order in right away and they brought it to our table fairly quickly. But then the crown arrived and there were lines 10 people deep just to get an order in. Food (which we didn't order) was a nightmare; there were people's orders behind the bar for over 30 minutes just getting cold because they were too busy to figure out where the people were and no one was coming up to check on their orders. I waited in line for over half an hour just to close my tab. I'd recommend paying with each order... The drinks were not bad - the spirits (which are not made there) are decent, but are primarily mixers. They do sell bottles, but I didn't get any (granted I am a whiskey snob...). The music was WAY too loud and the DJ was just awful - he had zero personality whatsoever. My adult kids were the ones who wanted to bail, not us! Hope the next time is better...

    Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 Time: around 5:45pm…read moreParty of: 3 *Lychee Lush ($9) *Oasium Gin Fizz ($9) *Mocktail ($7) *Single Malt Whiskey Old Fashion ($15) - Yes Smoke ($3) *Matcha Lover ($15) *Korean Espressotini ($16) *Red Bull ($5) *Chicken Karage ($9) *Takoyaki - 6 ($9) *Oversea Bourbon ($50) *Single Malt Whiskey ($60) *Tax ($17.94) We wanted to check out a distillery while in Maryland. This was conveniently located, so we decided to drop by. It's a huge space and not that many people were here, so we easily just grabbed a table. Turned out it was also trivia night. We did not officially play, but there was only one person competing, so we kinda helped out. The vibe here is akin to converted warehouse. But with spots for IG photo ops and such. We made it during happy hour, so I tried the lychee lush. Very sweet and kinda weak. Not really my thing. I did get the matcha drink next and asked if they could make it extra stiff. It was much better. Fun place to chill. And my friend liked their alcohol so much, he bought the two bottles listed above. REVIEW #3893

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    Oversea Distillery And Bar
    Oversea Distillery And Bar - The Ed Hrybyk trio on a Friday night

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    Pub Dog - garlic bread

    Pub Dog

    4.0(550 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    One of the managers reached out to apologize for my previous experience and my next visit was a…read moremuch more pleasant one. There is the caveat that I ordered carry-out instead of dining in this time and it was a much more seamless process. I placed my order on their website (which is powered by Toast) and it was ready perfectly in time with my designated pickup time. My order came out ready and hot and all the pizzas and garlic bread came out great. In retrospect, I don't know that I would've ordered the garlic bread because I was expecting more of a garlic breadstick situation instead of a sauceless cheese pizza, but that's more of my own fault for not looking at any pictures first. All in all, it was a much more positive experience and I appreciate the management for working so hard to fix any road bumps in service.

    On a recent, cold December evening, a friend and I decided to take a break to grab a quick bite to…read moreeat and agreed on Pub Dog in Columbia. We seated ourselves and the server came over promptly to take our drink orders while we perused the menu. The offerings are simple - a few appetizers, salads, and a wide variety of personal sized pizzas with numerous topping combinations. Our drinks arrived quickly we placed our order. My friend tried one of their craft beer offerings, Black Dog, listed as an Irish Stout, and mentioned it was good, but probably not memorable, lacking a depth and smoothness when compared to the classic Guiness, but drinkable and for a local product it was better than most craft brewery attempts at stout varieties.   We chose to split a Caesar's salad and chose the Spinach Pizza and Dog Pound Pizza for our main course. As we waited, numerous other staff came by to check on us verging on the edge of being annoying. While friendly in their approach, it seemed like a bit of overkill considering we had our drinks and were waiting for our pizzas. The place was less than half full, so they were probably just trying to be attentive and friendly. The salad and Dog Pound Pizza arrived soon after but there was no sign of my Spinach Pizza. If you'd like the salad before the pizza, I'd suggest you let them know in advance. After a few minutes we mentioned it to one of the servers checking on us, they went to check and returned saying it would be another 5 minutes or so - I think they forgot when they put the order into the kitchen.   The salad portion was quite large and was quite good for a Caesar salad and frankly, better than a lot of fancier establishments, plus there was enough for leftovers. We were a little disappointed with the pizzas themselves. The toppings were plentiful, maybe to a fault, and tasty but there was something lacking. For a specialty pizza place I would have expected a better crust - for both pizzas it was a bit soggy and difficult to lift off the plate for a proper bite. We ended up eating with a fork. Heartier appetites would finish the individually sized pizzas, but we had enough to take home for lunch the next day.   The atmosphere is sports bar like; the service prompt, courteous, and maybe a bit over-attentive; the portions and toppings generous; the price is extremely fair - a decent choice if you're in the neighborhood, but not quite a foodie destination establishment unless perhaps you're a beer enthusiast.

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    Pub Dog - The best photo of the bar seating that you will ever see.

    The best photo of the bar seating that you will ever see.

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    Jailbreak Foodworks - These aren't just fries; they are finished with beef tallow snow.

    Jailbreak Foodworks

    4.2(429 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Jailbreak was a great experience. They have two parts to the restaurant. To the left you can order…read morefood. I had the dry age burger and it did not disappoint! If you love onions you'll enjoy the onion crumble on this burger. A good balance of flavors and well worth the try. Parmesan fries also had roasted garlic so it was a big "Yes" for me! My husband got the jailbreak burger which was also a big crowd pleaser. To the right they have a full bar to try their different beers. A great spot to take your friends for after work drinks and eats. They even have a cozy lounge area to relax. Plenty of seating and great service. The staff was ready and willing to help and cleared off our tables for us. The tab system makes it easy to move from room to room so you don't have to worry, it's easy to add drinks and food as you relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Will definitely recommend for a relaxed atmosphere where you can watch games and also enjoy lively conversation. Better than a sports bar for food AND drinks.

    Service is always very attentive and there's plenty of options to choose from for both food and…read moredrinks. I was excited for the Japanese Bluefin Tuna, but was a bit let down. There was like a tangy sauce on the tuna which took away from the flavor of the fish and for $22 I was expecting something a bit more. Otherwise, Jailbreak is always a solid choice for drinks and grub. They usually have reservations and larger parties, but it's a pretty open/communal space, so there aren't typically issues with seating. All in all, a great spot for many occasions.

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    Bar

    Jailbreak Foodworks - Bluefin tuna bites

    Bluefin tuna bites

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    Cushwa and Rad Pies Taproom - Ube tres leches

    Cushwa and Rad Pies Taproom

    4.2(136 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I've been to Cushwa Brewing Company a few times now mainly for their pizza, which has always been…read moreconsistently really good -- great crust, flavorful, and just done right. But at my most recent visit I finally tried the smashburger and it honestly stole the show with its perfectly crispy edges, juicy center, and bold flavor that I'd easily come back for again. I've also tried so many of their drinks at this point and genuinely loved all of them (the photos only show a few of what I've had). Overall between the quality of the food, the friendly and efficient service, and the clean, aesthetically pleasing vibe, it's such a solid spot that I'd rate it a 4.5/5 and will definitely keep coming back.

    First time visiting and I noticed they specialize in Detroit-style pizza!…read more The place was bouncin' when we got there and with a toddler, it was hard to find seating, but a spot opened up fairly shortly :) it was kind of loud and hard to hear each other talk. We ordered the In Crust We Trust pizza. If I'm being honest, as someone who used to prepare deep dish pizzas, I was a little underwhelmed that I paid $24 for a small pizza. But the dough was deliciously springy like a focaccia, and the toppings worked well without making a soggy pizza! The service was good, straightforward and to the point :) with our toddler near the end of his rope for the evening, we ordered our food to go and it was ready in about 15-20 minutes. We added the cannoli bouquet and it was soooo good

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    Cushwa and Rad Pies Taproom - Beautiful inside.

    Beautiful inside.

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    Cushwa and Rad Pies Taproom - Bar area

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    GameOn bar+arcade - Mambo wings

    GameOn bar+arcade

    4.4(79 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    In the heart of the Merriweather District is the GameOn Columbia location. This location has two…read morebars, and a ton of arcade machines. I remember there was a Dance Dance Revolution machine if I remember correctly and a Guitar Hero arcade machine. This one I believe has the largest selection of games and is possibly the largest location out of the 4 locations GameOn offers. The service, food, and cocktails are great and they provide a nice laid-back experience that makes a great date night or day activity with your family!

    This place is chaos in the best possible way…read more Game On in the Merriweather District is basically your inner child with adult money. The arcade selection is legit. Not a couple random machines tucked in a corner, but enough games to keep you busy way longer than you planned. The cocktails? Oh they're gimmicky. Fully. And that's the fun of it. They're colorful, dramatic, a little extra, and totally fit the vibe. If you want a quiet, serious cocktail moment, this isn't that. If you want something playful in your hand while you dominate skee ball, you're in the right spot. Now the food -- this surprised me. The cheesesteak egg rolls are a must. Crispy, cheesy, packed with flavor. Absolutely order them. The buffalo chicken sliders were also a win. Messy in the best way, saucy, juicy, and perfect for grazing between games. What really made it though was the staff. They genuinely look like they're having a good time working there. Not fake smiles. Real energy. That kind of vibe changes everything and makes you want to hang out longer. Game On knows exactly what it is and leans all the way in. Fun first, good food, playful drinks, great energy. We'll be back.

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    GameOn bar+arcade - Glow art inside the bar by the bathroom.

    Glow art inside the bar by the bathroom.

    GameOn bar+arcade - Rubber Ducky Machine.

    Rubber Ducky Machine.

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    Myste Lounge - Hookah and delish white wine

    Myste Lounge

    4.4(27 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    TINY is one word that comes to my mind when I think of this place. SUPER TINY. It's newly renovated…read moreand has reopened. The website and advertisements say it's a hookah and cigar lounge. That's the main reason we decided to go. The two other people I was with smoke cigars. I don't do neither one (hookah or cigars) but was willing to check it out with them. The owner was super nice and answered all of our questions. So, I would say the service was fine. However, he quickly explained how it was not a cigar lounge because the furniture would not be able to withstand the cigar smell, only the hookah one. There were approximately 10 people in the lounge, which made it "crowded". One thing I noticed was the decor. Nice furnishings and absolutely STUNNING photographs hanging on the wall. It gave a sultry vibe. They don't serve real food there, just bites. However, we didn't really inquire or stay longer than 5 minutes to eat. We had eaten at another location. Overall, if you're into hookah and a lot of smoke everywhere (in a SUPER TINY) local spot, this is your place. I don't see myself returning. There's nothing there for me.

    I visited Myste for a private event, and while the space itself is very aesthetically pleasing, the…read moreoverall experience was disappointing, mainly due to the food and service. The lounge is on the smaller side, which actually worked well for the event and gave it an intimate vibe. The owner was also very nice and welcoming, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The menu is extremely limited, and you pretty much have to piece together a meal from a few items. I ordered the jollof rice and six-piece chicken wings. The wings were overpriced, overcooked, and had no flavor at all. The only options were sauces on the side (honey, ranch, or blue cheese), and when I specifically asked for honey drizzled on top with blue cheese on the side, that request wasn't followed. Even more frustrating, our server never came back to check on us or make sure everything was okay. The jollof rice was honestly the worst part. Instead of that rich, smoky flavor you'd expect, it tasted burnt with a harsh charcoal aftertaste. I've had jollof rice many times before, and this was nowhere close. I ended up sending it back. Because I was hungry, I forced myself to eat the wings, even though they were dry and lacked flavor. Overall, Myste Lounge has a nice look and potential, but the food and service really need improvement. A revamped menu and better attention to guests would make a huge difference.

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    Myste Lounge - Small bites menu

    Small bites menu

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    Prosecco

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