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    La Taverna Ecuatoriana

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Menu as of 01/03/25
    Patricia O.

    Parking can be a hit or miss and you must park on the street with no garage nearby. A small restaurant with a small bakery as I could smell the fresh bread being made today, 01/03/25. The tables and floor need better care. I understand it's busy during lunch time due to their almuerzo that comes with soup and main dish but a bit more of an eye on cleaning could be done. I still give it three stars because there was only one waitress/cashier so I understand why it could be hard to keep up. The food from the updated menu was good. For some reason all the dishes I ordered came with beet salad which looked like it had better days. The guatita was tasty, camarón encocado as well. The hornado mixto was okay. The meat was tender, llapingachos a bit bland but overall a decent meal considering I do not have any other Ecuadorian options nearby. The churrasco was decent too with tender meat with tomatoes and onions. Will I come back? Yes. No other Ecuadorian options around here do I I'll settle for this place once in a while. A little taste of home with some areas for improvement. Oh and jugo de tomate de árbol... yum!

    Bandeja "la taverna"- all the meats, mini shrimp ceviche, fried plantains
    Lillian C.

    IFYKYK. I don't think Latin food is all that good around Baltimore so I've been dodging them all since I got here except for 2-3 places. Baltimore doesn't exactly attract as a multicultural crowd as dc, nyc, or la so you'd be lucky if you find a banh mi with pate within city limits. I took a chance with this place and I'm glad I did because it's just like what I had in Ecuador. As we know homemade food reigns supreme but like this almost reached the levels of the amazing Christmas dinner I had down in Ecuador with a former partners extended Ecuadorian family. And these prices are unreal. I hesitated to even review because with popularity comes price hikes but I want these folks to succeed. Don't sleep on this one, Baltimore!

    Guatita $15
    Upside Down H.

    Lunch special is from 11am-3:30pm. When I came on Wednesday it was sopa de cebada and Tallarin de pollo con arroz blanco. It came with agua de jaimaca. My husband order guatita. The food is favorable. The portion for the guatita was small. The service was nice. Ambiance is chill. Doesn't get packed. Street parking available. I would come back because it's the only Ecuadorian restaurant available in the whole dmv :( also my mom is in NY :( i miss her Ecuadorian food! I love guatita. Chucha!

    Awesome..encebollado and sopa marinera..love caldo de bolas as well..la bandeja la taverna, lunch specials, empanadas de harina con queso y quaker..

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    Abigail A.

    I ordered inside for carry out. It was my first time visiting this restaurant and the cashier was very helpful with the menu. My favorite part of the meal was the shrimp; it had so much flavor that I almost ignored the rest of the food. I was excited to try the ceviche but they forgot to pack it with my food

    Horneado Ecuatoriana- roast pork with salad, plantains, white Andean corn and llapingachos.
    Brian H.

    Great little spot! I'm very familiar with with Peruvian (studied there) and Bolivian (married to one!) food but Ecuadorian was new to me and I enjoyed it a lot. The restaurant is pretty humble, it's on a corner in a neighborhood near Hopkins Bayview and from the outside looks a bit like a typical Baltimore neighborhood dive bar, but the food is excellent with big portions and excellent prices! Horneado equatoriano is my recommendation; especially if you like Caribbean/Filipino lechón. I hope to go back soon!

    Shrimp ceviche
    Ellen R.

    Sweet, cheerful, little corner restaurant serving (obviously) Ecuadorian food. I'm not familiar with this cuisine, but I am familiar with ceviche, and the variation I had they was que rico! It was more of a cold soup than the version I'm familiar with, but was fresh and bright. I wouldn't hesitate to order again, and look forward to trying some of their other dishes. As far as atmosphere, service was friendly and there was no trouble communicating. Focus in the restaurant seems to head towards the TV playing a Spanish-language station. Overall, a nice choice a few blocks north from the heart of Greektown.

    La bandeja has steak, chicken, chorizo shrimp and shrimp ceviche with rice and salad, delicious and highly recommended,  good price
    Milton I.

    This restaurant is very good, delicious , family owned so sometimes they get busy, food is delicious

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    Sheryll B.

    My boyfriend is Ecuadorian and we wanted to check this spot out and see if their food was authentic... and it WAS! So delicious and service was quick. You get a lot of food! Tasty food! Check this place out!

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    Very good authentic Ecuadorian food. Large portions and delicious. It is a small place but it packs a punch.

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    Great food the fritada was great just like I used to have it my dads from Ecuador try it it's good

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    I'm Ecuadorian..my first time going to an Ecuadorian restaurant in the states! Great, fresh food. SO GOOD.

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    Everything is homemade the enchiladas are thin and the sauce is perfect. Staff is friendly and atmosphere was quiet but decor is inviting.

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    Mama's On The Half Shell Owings Mills Fireplace Dining Area

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    Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market 8/2025

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    4.1(3.9k reviews)
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    Omg flavor explosion! I could cry the food is so amazing and comforting! Also big shout out to…read moreMolly she's the sweetest very attentive and outgoing having her as our server enhanced our experience tenfold !

    A little late to the party, but we finally made it to Miss Shirley's this past Monday after hearing…read moregood things about it for years. We started things off with the appetizers, and the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Deviled Eggs were absolutely phenomenal. Easily one of the best things we ordered. They were so good that I honestly could've eaten an entire order by myself and been perfectly happy. We also tried the house-made cornbread. Their version was a little different from what I'm used to and almost gave me French toast stick vibes. The consistency was good and it definitely wasn't bad, just a different take on cornbread than I expected. Between the two appetizers, though, I'm choosing those deviled eggs every single time. For my meal, I ordered three scrambled eggs with cheese, Cranberry Maple Turkey Sausage, shredded hash browns, an everything biscuit with cream cheese, and pancakes. Everything was good, but those pancakes were easily the star of the meal. Honestly, some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Perfect consistency, fluffy in the middle with slightly crispy edges, and flavorful enough that you really didn't need much syrup. The eggs were solid -- simple scrambled eggs with cheese done right. The Cranberry Maple Turkey Sausage was really, really good as well. I'm personally not a huge fan of shredded hash browns because I prefer home fries or diced breakfast potatoes, but that's more of a texture preference than anything being wrong with them. I'm also not much of a bagel person, so I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the everything biscuit, but surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. My lady ordered the brisket skillet, which had brisket, scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes, peppers, and everything mixed together. Very flavorful, and the portion was definitely generous. For drinks, she had the Pineapple Coconut Colada, which was good and definitely had a heavy pour that day. I had Shirley's Crush. I'm already a big fan of orange crushes, and theirs was really good -- flavorful, refreshing, and they definitely weren't stingy with the alcohol. Our waitress, Melissa, was amazing. Very attentive, helpful, friendly, and she took great care of us throughout the entire meal. Great service can really add to an experience, and she definitely did that for us. I honestly don't have any real complaints about Miss Shirley's. The food was good, the service was excellent, portions were generous, and there were so many other things on the menu that caught my attention. I already know I'll be going back so I can start scratching some more items off the list. The only downside worth mentioning is parking, but that's pretty normal for a city location. There's a parking garage directly across the street, which is extremely convenient, but we paid around $24 for maybe an hour and a half to two hours. A little pricey for that amount of time, but I guess you're paying for the convenience of being literally across the street. Overall, my first experience was a solid 5 out of 5. I can only speak for my visit, but the food, drinks, service, and overall experience were all on point. Definitely recommend, and I'll definitely be back.

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    Samples of the cocktails.

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    4.0(528 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Fells Point
    •$$$

    Choptank never disappoints! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively, the food was…read moredelicious, and the service was absolutely outstanding. A special thank you to Ryan and Jordan, who truly made our experience exceptional. They were welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Their friendly personalities and genuine hospitality made us feel like valued guests, and it's clear they take pride in providing excellent service. The food and drinks were fantastic, but Ryan and Jordan are what made this visit memorable. If you're looking for great seafood, a fun waterfront vibe, and service that exceeds expectations, Choptank is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!

    sadly, this place was a chop for me (sorry, I had to)…read more I went here for a company dinner. We had a preset menu. All the dishes just missed the mark. Firstly, the crab dip tasted dry, despite it being a dip. The crab wasn't very noticeable either. The main proteins we were served were either too salty, dry, or just kind of bland. They also didn't give us enough serving utensils. Lastly, the desserts served were individual sized portions, but we were told to share them "family style" since not everyone got a dessert. Now, this could've 100% been on my workplace for how they selected the menu. But regardless, both desserts were not great. The strawberry sorbet tasted overpoweringly like strawberry jam, whereas I prefer and expect a fresh strawberry flavor. The keylime dessert had too much lime and not a good balance of flavors and textures

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    The half and half soup is UH-MAZING!! (Half cream of crab and half Maryland crab) and the peach tea crush is delicious!!

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