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    La China Poblana

    4.8 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Mercedes M.

    Food is truly authentic! I would definitely say that prices can be a little pricey but I do understand given the fact that it is truly authentic tacos. I constantly get the carne asada and they never fail, definitely a nice spot to get some tacos :).

    Jackie Z.

    Truely a hole in the wall, authentic, mom&pop Mexican restaurant. Have to agree with some of the other reviews that it is a bit intimidating walking in - there's a juice shop in the front of the store, most of the menu items on the board is in Spanish, and you can see all the staff busy in the kitchen (there's no separation between the dining area and kitchen)... and yet no one comes to greet you. My friend and I sat ourselves and after awhile someone will come by - the staff is super friendly no doubt - I just think the expectation is a little different. But the food - wow. True and true felt like home meals (or as close as I could imagine them to be). The place doesn't have the comfort and ambiance of Clavel (just about my favorite taco place in Baltimore), but if I were to pick based on food/authenticity alone, I'd honestly probably pick this place.

    Great food lots of options, the main dishes are great
    Alberto Laura P.

    Doesn't look like much when you walk by but they are the real deal authentic Mexican food. Lots of options great prices!

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    Love this place. The last time I was here, I ordered green chicken tamales, horchata, and chicharrones with Valentina--so good.

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    Comida deliciosa!! Los dobladitas con fideo es muy rico. El agua de sandía fue muy deliciosa también!

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    Truly authentic hole in the wall joint just as I like them...how places like plaza Azteca exist when this is available dumbfounds me!!!

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    Authentic mexican food. Tacos are great! We have been here several times already. It's my husband's go to place for Mexican food.

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