What a great find! A friend of mine recommended this restaurant and we brought her with us to have dinner. Parking is difficult as it is only street parking with no parking lot and limited street parking as it is. We were there early and even then it was hard to get a table at 5:30 in the afternoon on a Thursday. We got a table in one of the rooms off to the side and though it was loud you could hear yourself talk with the people in your party. Since it was during happy hour we were able to get drinks at a slightly reduced price and I had the cilantro honey Margarita which was outstanding. Our friend got a Paloma and another friend had just a regular margarita. They were different in color and taste but were really good. We started out with guacamole and chips and the guac was delicious. We were charged for chips and addition and I would have thought that if we were ordering guacamole that the chips would have come with it but it did not, it was an extra charge. For our main entrees, I ordered a ceviche with shrimp, octopus, and sea bass and it didn't come as I'm used to as there was a container of white sauce in the middle which was good I just didn't pour it all over the ceviche and dipped in instead. The ceviche was really good and very filling and meal in itself. The others in the party got tacos and a burrito and both looked amazing. I was still hungry enough to have dessert and I had a Choco Taco which was good though on the small side and it looked like it just came out of the freezer and didn't have to be made. My friend ordered the flan and she's gluten free and it looked delicious and tasted delicious but it took a while to prepare. Just so you are aware, they add 20% on to your check regardless of the party size. That's fine as that's what I would have given anyway. All in all for the food that we had it was reasonably priced. I didn't see anything outrageously priced in their menu and I highly recommend Clavel and I will be back in the future. read more

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We've been to Clavel a few times and try something new every time. This trip we had chips and salsa and tacos! The chips and salsa is always great. Their salsa is warm (temperature, not spice) because of the way it is prepared. We've had the fundito before but I prefer not to get that because it is too filling! The tacos are great- really good ingredients, you can add on things like pickled vegetables and beans. Definitely makes a very filling meal! We went for HH to get their delicious margaritas on discount. The service is always great, bartenders are super nice. The bar area is not huge so get there early for a spot. Even getting a table can be hard sometimes as they get busy! read more

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So grateful that I got to come to Clavel for another graduation dinner before leaving Baltimore. My 10/10 dish is always the Salmon Crudo--so delicious and satisfying. The Brochetas de Carne also exceeded expectations. The savory fajitas beneath the meat were some of the best I've ever had. The service was warm and passionate, and the vibe is lively. I always leave feeling full of energy. Just to emphasize: at Clavel, you do have to brace yourself for the line, but the experience is absolutely worth your time. read more

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My partner had shared this was THE spot to visit in Baltimore if you're craving Mexican. The ambiance was nicely decorated and the staff was helpful. I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of Mexican food but this spot made me reconsider as everything was delicious! We loved the appetizer the most! read more

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If Baltimore had a Mount Rushmore of casual dining restaurants, Clavel would absolutely be on it. It's one of those places that just never misses. The cocktails are award-winning for a reason! Thoughtfully crafted and bold. And the food? Spectacular! My only wish: they'd open another location somewhere like Locust Point. Baltimore could definitely use another Clavel! read more

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I love Clavel! My favorite spot for fresh ceviche and aguachile. Highly recommend the aguachile Rojas and Salmon crudo. For cocktails the tamarind margarita was delicious. Ambiance is perfect for after work. Highly recommend getting there as soon as they open or be open to bar seating or else you may have a bit of a wait. Servers were great and very knowledgeable. Noel at the bar knew so much about the mezcal and made a great recommendation read more

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Clavel is gorgeous and unassuming. Their cocktail menu looked like it slaps. I got a spicy marg since it was HH ($4 off) and I was happy with it. The vegan taco options (there's two) were solid, though I felt the avocado one could've used a little spice/punch (it just tasted like fried avocado and not much else). I loved how substantial their guacamole serving was for chips and guacamole. It was enough for three people. And their chips are made in house and are excellent! read more

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Friends and I have been here several times to enjoy Taco Tuesday. I typically stick with the fish tacos and a mezcal margarita of some sort. The fish is perfectly textured and pairs nicely with the graininess of the corn tortillas. Magnifico! It's a nice environment that's always packed every visit here, so they're clearly doing something right. read more

Love me some Clavel. I usually keep it simple and come for a little happy hour vibe. My favorite is their queso fundido con chorizo. I have tried the tacos and you can mix it up to try different ones. They have a prey good mezcal selection (though not my favorite spirit). Staff is usually knowledgeable about the drinks and can point you in the right direction. Staff is nice. Everyone has a lil hipster vibe. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Clavel. The customer service was awesome, and the food and cocktails were really good. I especially loved the ambiance. I went on a Thursday evening, and they were swamped. The bar area was full, and there was about a 45-minute wait for a table and finding parking in the Remington area is difficult. Despite how busy it was, the service was still very quick and attentive. I highly recommend the fish tacos--some of my favorites in the city. The queso was yummy, and while the street corn could use a bit more flavor, the lime helped. I also really enjoyed the Rosa No Morado mocktail. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

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My partner & I came for a Mezcal tasting session. Whoa! It was way more than I expected! Dre is so passionate about this topic. You can tell. His enthusiasm seeps through his pores. He gave us a great informational session and we learned so many things we didn't even think of. I have a whole new level of respect for Mezcal! Now I'm searching for some of the versions I tasted to add to my bar!! After the tasting session we sat for some tacos! Yay! AND, it was Tuesday, go figure! During the tasting we had a sampling of ceviche, so we both ordered aguachile! It's so fresh. Oh, let's talk about the chips and salsa! We had to bring so home. They were so fresh! You can tell they're home made with just enough salt. Can you say CRISP! and the salsa is unmatched! It's not the salsa you have in mind. It's like a fresh mix of roasted green chiles. I don't even know if it's green chile, but it was DELICIOUS! Now, back to the tacos. I ordered El Luchador, Barbacoa de Borrego, Barbacoa, and Tinga de Pollo. They're all served on corn tortillas. My partner loves tacos and we both agreed they were yummy. We'll be back. read more

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Three of us stopped by on a spring evening and had a very good dinner at Clavel. We had chunky guacamole which could've used more avocado, delicious, warm, red, salsa, and amazing chips, the star of the menu. We also had delicious corn topped with cheese. We had an excellent shrimp taco, a pretty good fish taco. We also had a nice vegetarian tacos, including avocado, poblano, and a really good mushroom taco. The dessert bunuelos was very nice. Service was excellent ! read more

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I think the food was really flavorful and yummy, but the hype I've heard about is not all that. The ambiance is quite nice, I liked the low lighting, and the overall atmosphere. However, our table was for two and it was really small, hard to fit everything on there and we didn't get much. At some point I had to ask for something to be removed because of the lack of space. Service was honestly not the best, granted I was there an hour before close. Our server came by 2 or maybe 3 times? But when I was looking for him for certain things he wasn't anywhere to be found. Wish I could have given this a 3.5. read more

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OMG -- I feel like this place is just a shell of what it used to be. I ate here years ago and raved about it to everyone I knew. I couldn't wait for the opportunity to come back. Fast forward to Halloween date night this past Friday -- and let's just say, boy, was this a real-life nightmare. We arrived around 5:10 PM and there was already a line outside. No big deal -- crowds never scare me away. In fact, they usually make me more excited to eat somewhere. The hostess quoted us about an hour wait, and since my last visit was so great, I figured it would be worth it. While waiting, a couple of seats opened up at the bar, so we grabbed them, enjoyed some drinks, and had a great time chatting. About an hour later, I checked with the hostess, who said there were about five parties ahead of us. No problem. Another 15-20 minutes go by, and when I checked again, she said, "You should be next." Perfect. But then -- out of nowhere -- another hostess chimes in and says, "You can't have a spot at the bar and be on the waitlist." If only you could've seen the shock on my face! I said, "We can close out here and go to our table right now." The bar is first come, first served -- so that policy made no sense, especially since both hostesses had watched us sitting there the whole time. Still, we were determined to make the best of it. Once seated, our server warned us the kitchen was backed up and food would take about an hour. Again, no big deal. We ordered the esquites, queso fundido, and some tacos. When the corn arrived, it was bland. My wife said, "This is missing something." It literally tasted like mayo and lime juice -- nothing else. I looked at Yelp photos from my last visit and realized it was missing the seasoning it used to have. I politely mentioned it to our server, who insisted, "No, we always serve it like this." I showed him pictures proving otherwise. They took it back and brought it out again -- but now it was so heavily seasoned it was practically inedible. When I mentioned this to the manager, she offered to fix it, but never acknowledged that the server had lied to my face. At that point, the night was a bust. The food wasn't what it used to be, the service was inconsistent, and the hospitality that once made this place special seems to be gone. I truly hope this isn't a sign of things to come for Clavel -- because I used to love this place. read more

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Took my boyfriend here for his birthday and WOW, the customer service is top notch! I really appreciated the level of attention and care the staff gave us and how sweet they were. I also appreciated how clean and well put together the establishment was. The tables were spotless and everything was organized. The bar looked stunning . I wasn't a huge fan of the tacos, as I felt they needed a bit more seasoning, but that was just my personal preference. I definitely plan to come back and try other menu items. read more

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One of my top Baltimore City recommendations for food. My go to's are the luchador taco, queso fundido, margarita, and tres leches cake. While they have more traditional menu items like steak, carnitas, and chicken tacos I would give a try to one of their specialty items like their lengua tacos. The wait can be a little lengthy during their peak hours so I would recommend going either right at open 5pm and you get happy hour specials min- Thursday, or going for a later dinner around 8pm. The staff is always friendly and hard working making sure you get your food the second it's ready. They have patio seating that's quite lovely when the weather is agreeable. The inside is cozy with soft lighting and depending where you are seated you might see different decorations. If you're able to I would take a look around the restaurant, they have lovely decorations, pretty string lights, greenery, and seasonal decorations depending when you visit. read more

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My 1st time and I was pleasantly surprised! I enjoyed the ambiance, service was great as was the food. Had a flight of mezcal. Whew!

Stopped by on a Wed evening. I had a steak and shrimp taco. The steak was dry. The shrimp was good read more

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It had been a while but recently came back again for dinner. We got immediate seating with the last table outside - whoo no wait for a Saturday night! We placed our drinks first. A Tuba Por Favor for me and a Maria Sabina for my friend. We ordered several things to share - Tostada de Jaiba, Aguachile Rojo, Barbacoa de Borrego, Carne de Res, Aguacate Frito, and El Luchador. My faves were the tacos of course - the Barbacoa de Borrego had great flavor and El Luchador with a perfectly fried fish. Everything we had was great. Our server was friendly as well. It's always an enjoyable place to come back to. read more

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We went to this place several times. I think the food is good The price is definitely on the very high end for tacos. read more

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Clavel NEVER misses! Came here for a solo birthday treat and my tastebuds were completely overjoyed. If it wasn't for the high volume of patrons that night, everyone would have heard my "Mm mm mms" the entire time. I did do a little dance most of the meal so there's that. Everything I ordered was made to perfection. My absolute fave is the Tamal de Elote Fresco. I mean the sensory memories this dish creates are eternal! Get there on time or definitely be invested in waiting. My only wish (and likely the wish of others) is an online reservation situation. May Clavel live long & prosper! read more

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Love the ambience here. Food is so so good. This is my second time and it hits every time. Their drinks are pretty good and strong. Their esquite is delicious and service is always fast and nice. read more

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Food was incredible. As were the cocktails. The service was quick and accommodating. Low lighting and very moody. It was a great night. I would return for sure. I'll have to get pictures of my food next time. This place was packed, so I sat at the bar. read more

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Finally tried this spot! Went with my girls and it's such a cute little place. There was a 45 minute wait on a Monday but we actually got sat after only 30 min! The queso fundido is a MUST. For tacos I have the barbacoa de borrego and the el lunchador. Both were good! I think the fried cod was my fave. The guac and salsa were good, but I'd probably skip the guac next time and stick with the salsa. That was a standout. The drinks were a bit smoky for my liking but the food was yummy. read more

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It truly feels like farm to table when you're inside. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. The food is seasoned to perfection and tastes fresh! We got a lot of different tacos and they were all great! The service was upscale. Ive only been once but can't wait to be back read more

Excellent spot for unique tacos such as lengua and Huitlacoche (and Corn Mushrooms/corn truffle). I also recommend the tostada de jaiba (crab tostada). If you are a mezcal fan, they have amazing options for that. I was a big fan of the expressions in the "Outliers" flight. It can be a bit tough to ensure seating for medium size groups as they do not take reservations unless your party is 12-30 guests. However, I've had luck with getting bar seating for a party of two with a limited wait (20 minutes) on weekdays. Occasionally they promote tasting bar events on their website. read more

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The food and customer service here is amazing. The the Carne tacos are 10 out of 10. Happy hour is great. Plenty of parking. And I love the margaritas. read more

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My go to spot for date night or girls night! The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the service is great. I always randomly crave the queso fundido and end up coming here, so thankfully they're open pretty late. For appetizers, we got the queso fundido with chorizo and the campechana ceviche. The queso fundido hits everytime - this was my first time trying the ceviche and the seafood tasted so fresh and the portion was huge! As for the tacos, the carnitas con salsa verde was a bit dry, but the barbacoa was good. The lengua, cochinita, and el gobernador were good as well. For dessert, my favorite is the tres leches cake as it's very light and not too sweet. read more

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One of the best tacos I've eaten in Baltimore. Clavel is a chic Mexican restaurant location in Remington Baltimore in an alley way. It gives a speakeasy kind of vibe at night time considering the only way to identify the restaurant is by the led sign. We came around 9pm so seating was quick for a party of two. Our waitress was friendly and had god insights with the menu as well I ordered the Maria Sabina cocktail which was smooth and delicious. It's a boozy drink and tastes like a manhattan but with chocolate notes. I had four tacos: the pulled pork, beef tongue, shrimp, and lamb barbocoa, the tortillas are fresh and corn! Added a nice snap to each bite and was strong to carry the taco fillings. My favorite was the beef tongue, lengua this was the best lengua I've had. It was seasoned and flavorful but also very tender. The cochita was delicious as well. The only one I would pass next time would be the shrimp. Overall I was content and will come back. read more

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I enjoyed Bar Clavel for the vibe, food, and overall experience. Greatest Mexican food! I came here for my birthday in February and had an amazing time, which is why I was excited to return for Cinco de Mayo. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing due to the host experience. I understand it was an extremely busy night with long waits and a lot going on, but the gentleman with curly hair at the front was short and sarcastic when I asked a simple question about bar seating. After a very long day at work, I was looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere, and the interaction honestly killed the vibe for me. The food and ambiance are still great, but hospitality matters too. On high-volume nights especially, hosts should remain professional and personable. Hoping this was just an off night, because this place truly has the potential to deliver a great experience from start to finish. read more

Must stop here if ever in the Charles Village/Remington area of Baltimore. It's a small tucked away restaurant in an unassuming location. Once you step inside, the warm lighting and pleasant staff are quick to greet you. The cocktails are pretty well made here and the Queso Fundido is always a table fav, give them a try! read more

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Clavel offered a lively and colorful experience that blends traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist. The intimate, yet vibrant setting sets the perfect tone for a flavorful night out, with its rustic wooden decor and lively ambiance. Our favorite dish was the Queso Fundido. The potion size of the guacamole was a little small for our liking, but the sizzling hot queso was phenomenal. We arrived at 4:50pm and there was already a big line building ahead of us . We could not secure a seat indoors but the outdoors vibes were equally good. Highly recommend arriving early read more

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The service was so rude. The server unnecessarily spoke to us sternly for accidentally storing chips in the designated given bag into a bowl that was on the table. The chips did not touch the decorative bowl yet we got a talking to for doing something innocent. Post this we had to wait for 2 hours to receive our food even though half of the tables were empty. The host also sat a couple at the end of our table even though the restaurant had several empty tables so we could not even enjoy the company of our group. The other servers also kept bumping into our chairs multiple times throughout the evening. So upset by this experience. read more

Clavel has a great vibe with high energy and a welcoming atmosphere. If you are a big fan of cheese you'll love the queso fundido, just keep in mind it isn't the liquid queso you'll find in many places! The food feels very authentic. As they do not accept reservations I highly recommend stopping by W.C. Harlan while waiting! read more

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The server wad top notch on speed and friendliness. The food was just not my cup of tea. I enjoyed the fish tacos and typically I try to veer away from a lot of fried foods. No regrets on that taco. I however regretted ordering the queso and empanadas. They use a very generous amount of cornmeal and minimal stuffing, so I guess it would depend on what you're use to. I'd go back for drinks because the bar looks cute if you don't mind a wait. Oh, the bean sauce and guacamole were also fresh/tasty. read more

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They do not take reservations and the wait was about an hour. There was a little place to sit, wait and have a drink while waiting for our table connected to the restaurant, which was nice. Once we were seated, the food took awhile to come but they were very busy. Housemade chips, guac, and queso were great. We tried three different ceviches, aguachile, aguachile tamemado, and salmon crudo. The salmon was fresh and had a nice smoky flavor, the other two were just ok. We got a barbocoa torta, good flavor but nothing special. Split between 4 people it was a good value. I did end up getting a horrible stomach ache after this meal. Overall 3.5. read more

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The food, the drinks, the service, the atmosphere, WONDERFUL...I love Clavels! They have a crab dish that's nor pictured that was the star of the food show ....MUST try along with the mescal drink. Great date night or friends night out. Must try. read more

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Perfecto! Food grrr8; ambience unbeatable. My fam and I prefer to eat outside or indoors in the front window

I came to Baltimore for work, and my colleague raves about this place on the regular. So of course, when we wrapped her 100+ person event we came here for a celebratory dinner. It was divine. This Mexican restaurant specializes in tacos, mezcals, ceviches and cocktails. I loved it all. We sat by the bar and were taken care of by Olive, who started us off with what I was told was a "must try" drink - the Tuba Por Favor. This features Wild fermented pineapple Tepache, coconut, house Kümmel, limon, raw wildflower honey. I had never had anything like this before, and it was so refreshing and crushable. I felt like I could drink 5 of those easy, but refrained. On to the items we shared. The crudos/ceviches caught my eye and I opted for the salmon crudo. Each is prepared into a perfect bite, and the wasabi mayonesa really stood out to me. We also ordered queso fundido with chorizo. I find it hard to meet a form of melted cheese I don't like, and this one was great. We also opted for a tamal. They have a few on the menu, and I was so happy to see a variety of tamales as I do believe they are such an underrated menu item and I wish more places served them. I could not get enough of the masa, the cheese, and the salsita that came with it. The best way I could describe this tamal, is that it tasted like a hug from an abuela, which is the best kind of comfort I feel food can provide. Last but not least, I did opt for a quesadilla. It's the perfect size, and can be stuffed with whatever taco filling you like. I opted for cochinita pibil because I love those flavors. You can tell the tortillas are handmade, and extremely tasty. I'm actually drooling writing this review, remembering all the flavors and vibes from my dinner last night. We sat at the bar, which was a total vibe. I also love the open kitchen where you can see everything that's going on. For mezcal lovers, you can book private tastings and they have a great selection or rare mezcals. You can also do flights! Loved my visit to Clavel, and can see why it is a local favorite. read more

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Came to Clavel after hearing so much hype about it for the last two years. Ordered the queso app, tacos: shrimp/gobernador, carnitas de res, and carne something, and tres leches for dessert. Menu is interesting because you pick from the 10 fillings that can go into a taco, quesadilla, torta, etc. Everything tasted great, loved the queso and tres leches, tacos were okay but not the best I've had. The corn tortilla isn't fried (/heated in the pan or anything) so it comes cold, dries up and becomes crumbly. But other than that, the food's decently priced, server was super nice, the place's vibe is great, and it does indeed live up to the hype. read more

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