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La Taverna Ecuatoriana

4.3 (24 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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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!

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

Churrasco
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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11 months ago

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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My family and I were visiting Baltimore for a short vacation. This restaurant was a find on Yelp…read moreand it did not disappoint! My son and I shared the Captain's Catch seafood boil with the house blend seasoning... which included 3LBs of seafood (Dungeness Crab, Shrimp, and Mussels, and potatoes and corn) The portion was plentiful and the taste was AMAZING! You can also customize your own boil which is what my son's girlfriend did... also with the house blend seasoning... also AMAZING and FULL OF FLAVOR!! Leah our waitress was so helpful and walked us through the ordering process. Leah made our experience even more memorable !!! My family and I will definitely return to Baltimore Seafood when we visit the Baltimore again. The whole experience was fun for all. We recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great seafood boil

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4.0(1.5k reviews)
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Nicks Fish House - Outdoor bar

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