I'm obsessed with Franchesca's and I'm not an empanada girl - but I've converted…read more Their aioli is amazing but I haven't had an empanada I didn't like. My fav is the crab, ham and cheese, and standard chicken (any variation). It's so simple but done so well. Tender, flaky and well seasoned! Not dry whatsoever

I had a craving for some empanadas today so I ventured out of the house into unfamiliar parts of…read moreBaltimore to find this hidden gem. The place is small but it was packed with folks enjoying food and conversation. I love the decor they also have lunch specials as well which makes it a little easy on your pockets. The empanadas are a little pricey but they are hand made with love so what do you expect, they are so delicious which make it well worth the dough lol.

Wow, this spot is worth the hype…read more I stopped by and got to try a beef empanada, tostones, and a espresso martini flight, which were all incredible. The empanada was decadent, hearty, and the sauce was delicious. The tostones were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, a bit soft in the middle, and served with a savory green sauce. The espresso martini flight was awesome! It included original, anise, and caramel flavors. My favorite was the anise, it was a unique flavor I hadn't tried before in an espresso martini. They also use real espresso in their martinis, which take it to a whole other level of flavor. The inside is full of colorful artwork, comfy seating, and a vibe that will keep you there for hours. 10/10!

I stopped by Empanada Lady during brunch. I was not expecting the music to be so loud, which was…read morenot a good first impression. But I started to feel better about my decision once the friendly server arrived and I saw all of the good options on the menu. My girlfriend and I ordered a bunch of dishes and shared. We ordered the black beans & Rice side dish, along with the following empanadas: Shrimp, Beef, Pork, Crab, Apple The empanadas are huge. Our favorite was the shrimp empanada. It was so delicious. The beef and pork empanadas were top tier as well. The crab was the big disappointment that keeps me from giving Empanada Lady 5 stars. Not nearly enough crab flavor. I expect every crab dish to be good in Baltimore. The black beans & rice was an excellent choice of side dish. The apple empanada was a nice dessert to end the meal with. Although with the empanadas being so big I probably wouldn't do dessert again. I will go back again and order the shrimp, beef, and pork empanadas. Maybe I'll go during the week and keep my fingers crossed that the music isn't so loud. It was good R&B music though. Amtrak to Baltimore: https://youtu.be/54yPGPqkc5U

I had an Alma birthday gift card so it was time to use it on a Saturday night. We had a reservation…read moreat 6 but arrived earlier to enjoy the Bar and some apertivos. A good list/variety of Cocktails including Zero. Dan is the Man and not only made drink recommendations but navigated the menu for us. Lessons in Alliteration and the Mezcal y Manaca were my favorites, Guayabita and Vieja Escuela were also enjoyed. We started with the Patacon Salvaje -Calamari, avocado etc-just wanted to look at it as it was a work of art-tasty, Tequenos-their version of cheese sticks-the Guayaba sauce takes it over the top! First course-Alma Caesar salad-order it! Brussel sprouts, kimchi dressing-enough said, Caribe Atomico-have never had scallops (thinly sliced) this way before and loved it-the sauce wants to be spicy but stops at savory and the rice cracker complimented nicely-basically a Ceviche and another must try. Entrees-based on recommendation went with the Solomo Criollo (prime NY strip)-came out medium rare as ordered and Yuca with Chimichurri was a perfect side. The Duck Attolado stole the show! Exquisite spiced Duck breast over a bed of rice similar to Paella-delicious! Service was attentive and engaged-Kez took great care of us. Prices are at a premium and rightfully so as you won't find these creations on every corner. Perfect spot for date night!

First time in but it won't be our last!…read more Service was amazing. Our server, Spence, was great! Very knowledgeable about the menu and always there making sure we had what we needed. Do not sleep on the cocktails! The Lessons In Alliteration will bring me back here, it is so well balanced and goes down a little too easy. The food was incredible. We started with the Tequeños and Patacón Salvaje (the best bite of the night for me!). Then came the Caribe Atómico (a little too salty) and Caribbean Surf & Turf Salpicón. For our entrees we tried the Duck Atollado (the rice in this dish was amazing and so flavorful) and the Pelao Guayanés. Everything was well prepared and so tasty. Dessert was the Vanilla Quesillo and Cacao+, would skip, dessert was our least favorite course.

I stopped by R House after an event at the Baltimore museum of art. Never had Tio Gs so…read moreI decided to give them a try. I ordered the passionfruit lemonade for my drink and it wasn't all that great to me. You could barely taste the passionfruit flavor. For my meal I went with the roasted chicken platter that also came with rice, sweet plantains and salad. I also ordered a steak and cheese empanada. The food was piping hot, well seasoned and delicious. The empanada was by far my favorite item that I ordered. It comes with some que lo que sauce (mayo ketchup combo) for dipping. But honestly it's so good you don't even need any sauce. The customer service was efficient and pleasant. The kitchen looked clean and organized. Overall great experience. Prolly wouldn't order the lemonade again but definitely returning for the food.

The plantains here are really good! I also had two empanadas. The steak/cheese and the chicken. I…read morethink next time that I go I will try a different empanada. I also had the lemonade which was good as well. This is located in R House and of course the ambiance is a cool as it's a food hall. The staff is nice and provides great recommendations

I'd like to think I'm an empanada connoisseur. I'm also blessed to have family members that make a…read more20/20 empanada but they live 3 hrs from me. We came here for a Sunday funday excursion. I was curious about this place as many ranted and raved about it. Service is easy, there is a kiosk you can use to order your choices. The menu is detailed. The price points are somewhat reasonable. Your food is prepared quickly by being heated up in an oven and served with 2 different sauces which were both 10/10. This location is housed within the Cross street market. There are Many places to sit and dine once you get your food along with TVs that had the game running. While it was rainy, many people were out and about enjoying a nice lunch. It can be a bit of a noisy ambiance if it is a busy day/timeframe. The empanada itself was good but underwhelming in terms of what I am used to eating when it came to flavor. I was expecting a more crispy outside, it was super soft. The filling wasn't necessarily as "spicy" as I would have liked. Iam finding as I make my way around the food scene, some restaurants/eateries they tend to "turn it down" in terms of spice and taste for general consumption.

Today I went to the farmer's market and was delighted to see this place! These are the best…read moreempanadas I've ever had! They look small but they're filling and thick. I ended up getting the bacon, egg, and cheese one. I love the design on the edge because it tells you exactly what you're getting.

The Bun Shop is a large open yet dark space with a good amount of seating. They will heat up your…read morebun selections for immediate enjoyment. We got ours heated for the train trip, since they were stored chilled. The breakfast bun fared better of my two picks, as the folded up corners of the chickpea pastry got tough to bite through when consumed later at room temperature.

Hangout spot. Variety of different seating and open large seating spots. Open late. Dark and…read morelaid back Drinks and food are decent but nothing magical, highlight is the space and openness for sure

TT is consistently excellent from the food, to the service to the ambiance. It's everything a…read moreTapas bar should be and the vibe is on point. Heck, I even noticed how great the music was. The owner is a consummate host and hustling on the floor, in the kitchen and behind the bar. Can't say enough good things. My older teenage kids demanded a visit for restaurant week and I'm glad they did.

I hate to say it but the food here was mid at best. Service was very quick and they were on top of…read morerefilling waters. Took a little while to get the check but they were on it during the main service. The ambiance is excellent. Lots of old world charm and they usually keep some doors open for that quintessential indoor/outdoor euro-vibe. Street parking wasn't too hard to find at 530 PM on a weekday and parking is like .35 cents since it's free after 6. The food though was nowhere approaching Spain quality I'll tell you. Even looking at the food items here I'm pretty sure you can just tell. A potential caveat here is we only had vegetarian items so can't speak to the meat but honestly 9.5 times out of 10 if the veggie options are great so is the rest of the food... just sayin'. MAYBE in the future I'd come back for a tapas or two and a drink prior to going to a show at Metro Gallery but I wouldn't order too much or go out of my way.

Highly authentic and delicious Salvadoran food! Quaint little place with nice staff and reasonable…read moreprices. I ate the Bistec Encebollado which was cooked well and had a great sauce. Pupusas were very good-we had 4 different kinds. Plantains and tamal de elote were delicious, of course. Definitely worth it to try their horchata too!

Their sopa de mariscos is sooo good!! best seafood soup in fells point. their papusas are also…read moredelicious. overall a great casual seafood eatery