If you're looking for a really delicious Mexican restaurant that fuses traditional family recipes with a modern edge, then Luna Oaxaca is your place. The food, service and atmosphere was outstanding. Helped a good friend celebrate his birthday for brunch and it did not disappoint. We were a party of 28, and to be brutally honest this place is real accommodating for large groups. The staff and service were top notch. Nobody had a bad dish, everything was delicious from the freshly made guacamole and queso fundido, the street tacos and burritos, salads. The traditional Mexican breakfast dishes such as chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. The cocktail list is phenomenal. They also do happy hour every day including the weekends from 2-5pm. They have really nice outdoor patio for seating now that the weather is getting really nice. Everything was a 10/10, highly recommend. And yes I will be coming back with my friends. read more

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I finally visited one of the newer additions to Cross Keys, and I have to say I left very disappointed. While I did enjoy the street corn, broccolini and agua Fresca. However the crab queso and arrachera were underwhelming, and the quesadilla was very bland. The arrachera, in particular, was extremely tough. Even with a sharp knife, I could barely cut through the steak, which made it almost impossible to eat. When I finally managed to cut it, it had little to no flavor. The queso was also disappointing--it was more like stringy melted cheese rather than the traditional creamy dip. I spent over $100 on food and left feeling let down. That said, it's still a nice restaurant overall. I visited on a beautiful day and was able to enjoy the patio, and the service was quite good. Our waiter was both attentive and helpful however I would likely not go back for food. read more

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I had dinner with my husband and had a nice time. It's a new Mexican restaurant in the updated Cross Keys. Although Oaxaca is in its name, I didn't find the menu to be particularly Oaxacan (there was is one mole dish). It has dishes from around Mexico to Tex-Mex dishes. Despite the regional nod in the name of the restaurant, I think the menu is fairly standard Mexican fare for restaurants in America. We had two starters: taquitos de pollo (shredded chicken wrapped in a fried corn tortilla on a bed of guacamole topped with queso fresco, Mexican crema, and red cabbage) and aguachile de camaron (shrimp marinated with lime juice, red onion, serrano, and cilantro; topped with fried tortilla strips, cucumber, avocado slices, and a side of tortilla chips). Both were good versions of dishes I enjoy. Next, we had the Luna Caesar Salad (grilled romaine lettuce, fried tortilla strips, homemade Mexican Caesar dressing) with added grilled chicken, which was good, too (the dressing tasted pretty traditional to me, but the salad was good overall - they didn't skimp on the chicken; I think the salad ended up being equal parts grilled chicken to romaine lettuce). Lastly, we had enchiladas. You choose shredded beef or chicken tinga and then smothered in salsa verde, salsa roja, or mole. We went with shredded beef and salsa roja. I found the filling to be dry and the salsa roja to be watery and bland. Not my favorite enchiladas. We also tried a few drinks. I had a cocktail special they had that night for International Women's Day - La Chingona - which was a little too sweet for me. My husband stuck with their mezcalita - classic, one classic with spice. For my second drink, I went with their Topo Chico Ranch Water (guava flavor), which I loved. The service was good, and the restaurant is comfortable. The food was okay to pretty good, but I definitely think it's a great place for snacks and drinks on the patio when the weather warms up. I'll be back for a Topo Chico Ranch Water or a margarita on their patio on a pretty day! read more

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I wanted to love it. but I didn't. First the good. Luna Oaxaca is located in Village of Cross Keys. It's a cute restaurant with a good vibe. There's a lot of parking in the area.. but right now it's limited because of the snow. The staff is friendly, especially the bartender Juan. For me, it's a nice spot for Happy Hour or a first date. The Queso Fundido was good. They have a few good options in the Mocktail Menu I tried the Fresa Linda There's bad was the food. I wasn't wowed like I wanted to be. My meal wasn't terrible, I just wasn't pleased. I actually needed up going somewhere else to get my son takeout. I order the Aguachile.. my friend makes it and I love it. The one here was t as good and the shrimp didn't marinate in the citrus long enough to fully cook so it was raw. like still grey. I also wanted to try the Rosita Mocktail but they were out of ingredients and couldn't make it :( Maybe they were just having a not so great night when I came. Maybe I'll try again in the future. read more

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Pretty much every part of this dining experience could have been better. I had a 2:30 pm reservation on a Friday afternoon with a friend and, upon walking in, no one was at the hostess stand. The establishment wasn't very busy, with most people sitting at the bar. I waited for a while, then walked further into the restaurant and, even then, when someone finally walked up, I had to speak to him first. So, we weren't off to a good start... I ordered guacamole and, while it was tasty, I don't think the $15 price tag is justified. The shrimp tacos from the happy hour menu were underwhelming, and my friend said the same thing about her chilaquiles. Neither of us commented on the margaritas we ordered, so suffice it to say everything was just kind of...meh. I reckon I would give it one more try under some last-minute circumstance, but there's much better Mexican cuisine to be found elsewhere. read more

When we arrived for lunch, we were greeted nicely. First allow me to say how this was my first experience with Guacamole and it did not disappoint!!! I literally could eat it with chips all by itself! It tasted so fresh and I couldn't stop eating! The quesadilla was wonderful as well as the enchiladas. Presentation was great! To top it off we had the tres leche for dessert!!! It is in the top 3 best I've had ever!!! I would go back here specifically for the guac and tres leche!!!!! Looking forward to going back!!! read more

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I made a reservation easily online. We were promptly seated when we arrived. The drinks were strong and beautifully made. The fundió, chips, and salsa were just ok. I would gladly return to have drinks at the bar. read more

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On a recent lunch with one of my friends we decided to try Luna Oaxaca since I had previously seen they were open and serving brunch. We both agreed Luna Oaxaca was a good choice. Luna Oaxaca is one of the newer restaurants in the Cross Keys center, nestled off to the side by itself. The sleek yet minimalistic decor of the interior is nice and open, and they have outside seating for those warmer days and nights. Although we went for brunch, I wasn't really in the mood for their brunchy items since most have eggs and I'm no egg eater. So, I settled on the Carne Asada tacos since tacos are always my go to when trying a new Mexican restaurant. I also ordered a side of chips & salsa to see how well they did those. The chips & salsa were pretty tasty; I could've used a bit more spice in the salsa but that's my personal taste buds. The Carne Asada tacos were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. And actually, filled with meat and pico de gallo. My friend ordered the veggie tacos and said those were quite tasty too. I'm always on the hunt for a good Mexican restaurant and Luna Oaxaca is one I'll definitely make a trip to again to try some of their other menu items. The service was good, and the food was tasty, so that's a win in my book. read more

Luna Oaxaca - Carne Asada Tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

For starters, we did not partake in the happy hour. The dinner menu in my opinion looked more promising. I was very pleased with this decision. The cheese pull on the empanadas was primo. They were a bit greasy but tasty nonetheless. My fish tempura tacos were flavorful with just the right amount of crunch. The tres leches cake was just the perfect amount of sweetness and was not overly moist. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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This is a lovely restaurant. It's bright and clean with lots of windows. Everything was well appointed. Service was slow. I was often out of water. We asked for hot sauce and had to ask again, after we finished our guacamole. The food was delicious. The menu is quite varied my heuvos rancheros were cold around the edges and the tortillas were a bit hard. I'm giving 4 stars because I did think the food was good and the place was lovely and service wasn't bad, just slow. read more

My first visit at Luna Oaxaca with reservations for dinner and we were seated immediately. Our server was Ronnie. Service was prompt with carafe of iced water poured tableside. We started off with drinks and margaritas were delicious. My mezcal margarita with fresh hibiscus was smoky and not too sweet, the sugared rim was nice touch. For appetizer, we shared the empanadas con pollo. I liked the balance of the toasted empanada pastry packed with shredded chicken and ooze of cheese. The chipotle aioli was a nice complement with a touch of subtle heat. I was not a fan of the side house salad though the red onions could've been served as salsa criolla instead. Ours had too many lettuce ribs. On to the entree and I chose the enchilada potocinas con camarones y mole. This dish was delicious and the amount of mole was perfect, except I was disappointed to taste chopped shrimp. I hope they consider changing to whole pieces as each could easily fill 2-3 plump ones per enchilada (the dish came with 3). And para postre, we finished with the in-house made tres leches cake. Generous serving of sponge cake, creamy milk poured over with a dolop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of canela. It was delicious. Located in the Village of Cross Key, it shares parking with other shops. Same center with Cece, Nine Tailed Fox, Blue Mercury, and Always Ice Cream. Note the walk-up has a ramp, however caution there is a marked step at the entrance door. I do agree with others the noise levels are earsplitting. read more

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I grew up on the border with Mexico and lived in Mexico for a time, so my standards for Mexican food are pretty high. Keeping that in mind I would say that this place is pretty good. I had the Mole with chicken, which was the best I've had in the US. The sauce was a bit thick, though, compared to the gold standard in Puebla, Mexico. They need to work on that a bit. The guacamole was good and I like the way it was served in the molcajete.We shared some empanadas that were very good. What I like most about Luna Oaxaca is the ambience. The space is light and airy. The serving staff were also above and beyond. Super attentive and friendly. All in all I had a lovely evening! read more

The waiter was ok, just ok. Not much made her seem like she had any interest in the job really. She didn't really engage with table just got our order and left. It was maybe 5 tables with people in the whole facility sooo super slow. I will say the food came out rapidly. Food presentation was pretty good but the food was bland. I'd give the food maybe a 4 out of 10. Nothing stood out to me. Didn't get any alcoholic beverage so I can't say how they are but their non alcoholic drink with the ginger beer was pretty decent, I believe it was called the Lolita... I can't remember the name but it was a purple colored drink. The inside of the place is pretty and decorative so that's a bonus. They have a patio which is cool but it was too windy to sit out there yet. Overall I probably wouldn't go back for lunch but maybe dinner for the ambience and drinks would be a vibe otherwise I'm not going back for the entrees at all. read more

We decided to try this new Mexican place at Cross Keys. We were able to get a table for 2 without a wait on Sunday at 6. It was very good. The margarita was very good and we had the mole chicken and the salmon which was prepared with toasted tortilla chips, sweet potatoes and beets. Both were quite good though the salmon was a bit overcooked. The entrees were about $30 each which is a bit steep but you can get a taco plate for $16. We'll be back to try more! read more

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The atmosphere is a 10, can't wait to head back once the weather is consistently good and sit on the lovely patio. The guac is delicious and they make a mean margarita. I really enjoyed the Arrachera, although the serving of beans was stingy, particularly in comparison to the other side dish. read more

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This was our first time here. There's not a ton of indoor seating which explains why reservations fill up fast. You could eat at the bar. The outdoor seating is great but most of it is uncovered. There are a handful of tables that are under the building awning. Overall, the restaurant was cool inside. Food was delicious and prepared well. We started with the guacamole. Both of us got the skinny margarita, which we enjoyed as it was less sweet than normal margaritas. Dinner was really delicious. We will be back! read more

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My second time here and a much better experience. The service and cuisine were five stars last time, but I had much better company on this visit. Three of us arrived and were promptly seated on the patio on what was a beautiful Baltimore evening. Marissa was our server and she was prompt, pleasant and professional. We began with an IPA and some margaritas. I enjoy the Skinny Margarita here. It's got a kick to it yet is less sugar and not as sweet as a regular margarita. The guacamole was fantastic with house made tortilla chips. The empanadas were good, not great. Too much cheese and not enough shredded beef. They were tasty but I'll definitely try something different next time. The fajitas were muy rico and enough for leftovers just like the fried chicken tacos. Yummers! The ambiance is nice here. Cross Keys is having a renaissance and it's nice to have some unique restaurants to choose from in this complex again. read more

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We had lunch at Luna Oaxaca today. I arrived early and was surprised there was no seating for overflow or waiting customers. I chalked that up to this establishment being freshly opened. The guacamole was fresh but on the salty side and not as "medium spicy" as I would have expected. My Pulpo (grilled octopus) was basic. There was no outstanding flavor/spice. The accompanying carrots were flavorless and the chorizo mashed potatoes were lacking chorizo. The guava mezcal margarita was nice. As we were leaving, we were offered a Tshirt with Luna Oaxaca written on the front. It should have said: "My palate went to Luna Oaxaca and all I got was this lousy T shirt" read more

Luna Oaxaca - Pulpo at Luna Oaxaca Cross Keys - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fantastic dishes. I had the beef enchilada's with Mole sauce that was as good as I get in Texas. Service was impeccable and friendly. The menu has a galaxy of choices that will satisfy any palate. Definitely recommend!! read more

This was our first time visiting and we loved it! The decor is beautiful, staff was attentive and friendly, drinks were awesome and unique, food was outstanding. We started with the skinny margarita and the Oh My Rio cocktails. Soooo good!! Then we had the chips, salsa and spicy guac. For dinner we ordered the Al Pastor street tacos and the Pollo Acatlan with mushrooms. We sat at the bar so we asked the bartender what his favorite dish was and he said the Pollo Acatlan. We were so happy we tried it. It is one of those dishes you crave! We would highly recommend adding the mushrooms. We can't wait to go back!! read more

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Among the worst dinners in a restaurant we had in a long time. Gluten Free choices on the menu were not gluten free. Shrimp tacos: 2 shrimp per taco without any seasoning - just small bits of red cabbage atop. Fajitas not properly seasoned - tasteless cut up meats and veggies. Guac was good as were the chips. The rest was pitiful. Surely Baltimore could reach a higher level of culinary achievement, This eatery should be avoided unless mediocre poorly prepared food is your preference. Noise level prevented conversation. Server was surly and slow. In all, we wish we had made a better choice. read more

Cute ambiance and nice patio setting. Bartender was very nice and attentive. Food looks great! read more

Luna Oaxaca - Orange Mocha Espress - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Super restaurant, the chips and salsa were delicious and so was the salad. Very fresh! Good service and cute patio!

Food was bomb and so was my drink very inviting and friendly atmosphere was nice and laid back read more

Luna Oaxaca - Fajitas was bombbbbbb - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

If you looking for authentic Mexican food, then this is your spot to go to. Their traditional menu meets innovated creative cuisine!!!! The food was delicious with bold flavors! Luna Oaxaca was our home away from home comfort food. As a family from the south, we know flavors and this was hands down legit. If you go please visit and ask for Marissa, she was so sweet, kind and friendly to my husband and I. To start we ordered Taquitos de Pollo. Omg loved the crunchiness of the taquitos with all the toppings. They never got soggy at all!!! Then my husband and I ordered Street Tacos. We got tacos Al Pastor and the Carne Asada Tacos. The hot sauce was fire!!!! Loved it. Perfect blend of flavors for each tacos. We also enjoyed the Pollo Enchiladas with refried beans and Mexican rice. We just couldn't get enough. The food was amazing. As a dessert we ordered the Tres Leches cake! This cake was to die for... left us wanting more. As a result of loving this food, we got an order of the street tacos and taquitos. Even though it was a 40 minute drive for us, we will definitely be eating there again. And lastly the atmosphere was very modernized with that Latin Vibe! Very elegant. Love the salsa meringue music. I just kept vibing and singing with Marc Anthony music... read more

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Tried this place for the first time with friends tonight. And I wanted to like it. I really did. The location is nice, and the outdoor patio is wonderful for nice nights. And the server was attentive. But, I can't recommend the food at all. My friend's enchiladas were cold. My other friends's tacos had half a large onion on every taco. And my empanadas were fried, not baked, and arrived sitting in a whole puddle of grease. This restaurant is a good idea, but the execution is off. read more

Great service. Fantastic cocktails, chips and salsa. The burrito was tasty and the portions were not huge but big enough. I will definitely return. read more

This is the best Mexican food I've had in Baltimore. Guacamole was so fresh. Tacos were amazing as was the Mexican Caesar salad salad. Beautiful decor, music, and ambience. Excellent service read more

Meh. Caesar salad was terrible. The guac and fried ice cream partially made up for it.

Underwhelming and not very authentic. Guac was pretty good and the chips were warm/fresh but the entres were middle of the road at best. Probs better for the bar crowd than those in search of fine dining. I never say this, but it was a bit loud indoors. Outdoor seating definitely the better bet. read more

Came for dinner with a group of friends... The restaurant is in a cute location, restaurant itself is very casual. Tried the skinny margarita (passion fruit), it was very good. Enjoyed the guacamole as well. The plantains were good. The chicken & beef empanadas were OK. Steak tacos were OK. Didn't get to try the shrimp taco because the shrimp was raw. Mentioned it to the waiter, he shrugged it off, didn't say anything. Service was fine. Parking is available. read more

After the long walk thru Cross Keys just to find the Luna Oaxaca. Poor Signage, got tithe restaurant patio that is very barren. Need planters and color other than the grey tables and plain concrete. Service was slow and relaxed. Ordered Chips and Salsa. No heat in the salsa, but for an upcharge you can have a 1 oz soufflé cup of ground scotch bonnets. No thanks but if you add a teaspoonful of it to the salsa , be careful. Chicken Taquitos were good , but I have never seen purple cabbage over taquitos and I have been in Mexico a lot in my time here on Earth. It would have been nice to have both entrees brought at the same time . I had the Arrachera , a skirt steak that I ordered medium rare. Medium well is what I received and the Oaxaca was a layer of gummy cheese. The vegetables were seasonal. I didn't know cauliflower and purple cabbage was a spring vegetable especially in a Mexican restaurant . Drinks were good , the house Margarita spicy. I would probably not come back as their menu is meh!! read more

New restaurant in the area, wanted to try it out. Went on Cinco De Mayo, so expected a wait and it to be busy. It definitely was, which was good to see. Hostess was very open about having to wait for a table but was very helpful. We got sat and no one came over to our table, we had to flag our hostess down again to get someone over. I attribute it to it being new and also busy for the holiday. We sat outside, they had tables with and without umbrella coverings and it was a nice view. The guac was made fresh and tasted great, my friend had shrimp tacos which were delicious and I had the Arrachera with shrimp on the side and it was done beautifully. The mango margarita was also fantastic. Overall about $100 for two people, so a little pricey but not terrible. Will definitely go again! read more

This newly opened restaurant is a delight. The theme is upscale Mexican cuisine, but the prices are quite reasonable and food is excellent. Consider going on a pleasant evening and request an outdoors table. They don't accept reservations for the outdoor tables (only indoors) but they have a very large area with plenty of tables with umbrellas to shield the sun. The al fresco experience is among the best around - quiet and picturesque. I should also note that while Google labels the prices as in the $30 - $50 range, most entrees are in the $25 to $35 range. Perhaps the Google range included appetizers. In any event, food and service are excellent. Our server, JuanCarlos, was a charmer. read more

Don't be fooled by the Cross Keys location. This low brow cantina parades itself as a refined hub for Mexican fare. Neither the ambiance nor the taste of the food matters if the customer service is nonexistent. The bartender and the manager were unabashedly disrespectful when we expressed displeasure with the taste of a drink. The bartender listened only to respond, not to hear. He repeatedly asserted the drink was classically made and refused to hear our desire for a drink made to taste. The manager abruptly chimed in to say that "it was fine if we didn't want the drink, but he refused to take it off of our check." He then poured the drink out and walked away. To be clear, we were not loud, rude or argumentative, and we never asked to have the drink taken off of our check. In fact, we were never asked what we wanted. Their position was squarely centered on how the drink was made in the classic manor, but the irony is that when we ordered the drink, we were told we could choose how we wanted the drink made, and ultimately, we simply wanted the drink remade to our specifications. After a very unsavory discourse, the drink was remade to our specifications, but the assumption that we wanted a $25 drink removed from our check after one sip was not only insulting but ridiculous. I shared this incident with colleagues at Johns Hopkins and with my neighbors in Cross Keys, only to learn they had similar experiences. They all agreed to discontinue patronizing Luna Oaxaca, and so should you. read more

Really enjoyed my experience here. All of the staff was friendly and attentive, the food came out in a good amount of time and was very good. I sat outside with my party so I can't vouch for what the inside was like, but the patio was really nice, not overly crowded or loud. The beer we ordered also came out in a frozen glass which I really appreciated! Will definitely be back! read more

We've been here twice since it opened and both times the food, and the service, are just so-so. First time we sat at a table & had to keep asking waiter for service. No one ever came to see if we needed anything or if we wanted a second drink. Second time we sat at the bar, expecting more attention & still didn't get it. Neither bartender asked us if we wanted a second drink or even dessert! I had the Avocado caesar salad with salmon, which was overcooked. Rest of the salad, aside from the avocado, consisted of lettuce & a few meager slices of cucumber. Not a very exciting meal but I just wanted something lighter. Skinny margarita was better than their regular margarita for some reason. Overall, I might give restaurant a third try but we've been pretty underwhelmed with Luna Oaxaca. It has potential! read more

food and service were fantastic! Restaurant decor was very nice and the bathrooms were lovely!

A group of friends had dinner there. The food was really good and the service was fine. BUT the noise level inside the restaurant was so high that we could barely hear the person at the desk. There is a long and very noisy bar. I didn't see any sound dampening measures inside - only a lot of hard surfaces and a high ceiling. The only choice was to eat on the terrace, which we did despite it being a little chilly. read more

overpriced, underwhelming tex mex. the enchiladas lacked flavor. the avocado salad with steak was decent but needed more toppings. was mostly lettuce although the steak was delicious. $15 guacamole that I could have made better at home. the margaritas were overly sweet. I feel like the only reason they can charge what they do is location. save your money and go to clavel and if you want medicocre tex mex, papis is comparable for half the price. read more