The Hype Is Absolutely Deserved!…read more Clavel is a highly acclaimed, family-run mezcaleria and taqueria in Baltimore -- and after finally visiting, I completely understand the hype! First things first: they don't take reservations, so plan accordingly! We arrived around 5:45 p.m. and were quoted a 45-minute wait. Apparently, if you arrive after 5:45, you should be prepared to wait anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Thankfully, around 6 p.m., a few people got up from their seats at the bar and we QUICKLY grabbed them. Crisis averted! We started with the Mezcalita with cilantro honey, which came highly recommended by the bartender. It was SO delicious -- the perfect balance of sweet and spice without either overpowering the other. For my second drink, I switched to the Suero, made with El Buho Mezcal Espadin, green mango, lemon, agua mineral, and Himalayan pink salt. It was completely different from the Mezcalita -- super refreshing, crisp, and not sweet at all. Both were excellent! Then came the food. We started with the Queso Fundido -- bubbling hot queso Chihuahua with guacamole and frijoles y totopos. I mean...you really can't go wrong with bubbling cheese. For our tacos, my friend went all in on the mushroom tacos while I decided variety was the move. I ordered: Barbacoa de Borrego -- house-butchered lamb and beef shank cooked with Mexican coffee, Negra Modelo, and spices. El Luchador -- lightly battered cod with house-pickled cabbage slaw, habanero crema, and cilantro. Al Gobernador -- wild-caught Pacific shrimp in salsa Anaheim with melted queso Chihuahua and pico de gallo. All three were delicious, but I loved being able to try such different flavors and textures in one meal. The ingredients tasted fresh, everything was flavorful, and you can tell there's real thought and care behind the menu. The restaurant itself is also deceiving! From the outside, Clavel looks fairly small, but once you're inside, it's anything but. There are so many little twists, turns, rooms, and tucked-away spaces -- and somehow every single one of them was packed. I also loved the rustic, traditional Mexican-inspired décor. It feels warm, lively, and authentic without trying too hard. And the service matched the food! Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful, and our bartender's cocktail recommendation was spot-on. From the drinks to the tacos to the atmosphere and service, everything was superb. Clavel absolutely lived up to its reputation, and I already can't wait to go back -- I'll just be getting there BEFORE 5:45 next time.

This that last min dinner run or date night…read more It so mixy, vibey and energetic here; it almost feels like a slice of lower Manhattan New York. I love they have a waiting room, that doubles at a Carryout pick up and merch shop, so genius. It reminds me that Baltimore food scene is on the rise. I've been here before with my chef and the back of house crew, but I had to run it back; because I loved it Food was great, I enjoyed the queso fundido, the chihuahua queso was delight. The tacooooooos, this gotta be their bread and butter I definitely bodied it. The flan was classic, I got what I expected. Definitely high on my recommendation list, if you haven't you should go and if you have it's probably been a minute go run it back solo or w/ the homies

Bath & Body Works -- Towson Town Center…read more I had a great experience at the Bath & Body Works in Towson Town Center. The store was clean, stylish, beautifully organized, and easy to shop. The employees provided excellent service and were kind and helpful throughout my visit. I was able to grab the hand sanitizer I needed along with a cute new sanitizer clip. Everything was well stocked and displayed nicely. A quick, pleasant shopping trip with great service! Papi's Tacos -- Dulaney Valley My friends and I met at Papi's Tacos for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the elotes and took advantage of the $10 quesadilla special with gringo meat, which was flavorful and delicious. They offer different lunch specials Monday through Friday, making it a great affordable option during the week. It was also Restaurant Week, but the regular specials were already such a good deal that we did not need to order from that menu. Great food, good value, and a fun place to meet friends for lunch!

Went during the week for lunch and was so disappointed. Sat in the back dining room area and first…read moreof all, it was like being in the Arctic, extremely cold to the point where I really needed a sweater or a jacket. Secondly waitress was fine and very kind. Food was awful. Don't recommend it and will likely not go back. Hadn't been there in about 5+ years in previously. The food was great, but something has happened and the quality of the food and taste of the food has gone down drastically. Another sign that folks might know something that I don't know is that there were only three tables of customers in the entire restaurant and nobody sitting at the bar.‍. The complementary chips and salsa had salsa that wasn't the best and the chips didn't seem fresh.

Located underneath an apartment building in Fells. Very spacious restaurant with high ceilings and…read morea lot of indoor seating. Limited outdoor seating available as well. Service is standard. Food was also as expected with huge portions. Complementary chips and salsa. Happy Hour 3-7 pm on weekdays.

ROACHES IN OUR FOOD!!! DO NOT eat here!!!!! We stopped here for lunch on a whim. The "Authentic…read moreGuacamole" was store bought purée that they put in a molcajete to make it seem like it was made in house. The "ceviche" was cocktail shrimp on top of a house salad (yes like large cut tomatoes, spinach and lettuce) and a ceviche style sauce. The final course was a steak fajita that had barely any flavor and just as we were finishing our food we looked up and saw a roach sitting right on the plate. I could have vomited right there. We informed the waiter and he did not seem to surprised but the roaches presence. He apologized and took the plate with him back to the kitchen with the roach still scurrying over the plate.

Went for a quick lunch. Staff was very friendly. Its very dim in there, which i kinda like in…read moremexican restaurants. I had the taco salad, very fulfilling. Next time I'll get the ground beef because I was really feeling the chicken. The chips n salsa was very bland but hey, it's free. The margaritas was on point!!! The bartender definitely knows how to make a good drink. I will go back for more drinks and try different things.

I really enjoyed Mezcal! I could tell that I was in an authentic Mexican restaurant, eating…read moreauthentic Mexican food. The service was very good, everyone that we interacted with was kind & helpful. The aesthetic is super cute. Online menu prices were a little different in the restaurant. My husband & I started with the chimichanga bites which were yummy & had chunks of shredded chicken! I had the chicken fajita nachos with a sangria margarita & a pomegranate margarita. I would recommend the nachos, keep in my extra condiments are an additional price, including jalapeños. My husband got the California burrito & enjoyed, along with the blue pacific drink & the Napoli (I think that was the name but it's the drink in the cactus glass).

I love Zen West! It holds a lot of memories for me. Some good and some not so good so I went back…read morerecently to make new memories! By the way, the memories have nothing to do with Zen. Just my personal experiences. That said, they were out of my favorite pomegranate margs so I subbed for peach. It was ok! I really wanted the pomegranate. My tacos were pretty yummy! The meat was well seasoned and everything else was also super tasty! Our waiter was super friendly! I didn't catch his name but he has definitely served me before. He usually stays behind the bar. The ambiance was easy. Struck up a convo with a neighboring stranger. It was a good vibe and a great visit, as per usual. Thanks, Zen West!

Stopped in just after happy hour. It wasn't too crowded. The crowd started to flow in while I was…read morethere. It happened to be trivia night. They were playing Jeopardy. It was pretty neat. The bartender was cool. I ordered chili and an old fashioned. We were looking to enter the speak easy located inside of Zen West but, it wasn't open. My chili wasn't bad. It had brisket in it. I added some sour cream and hot sauce. My old fashioned was tasty. I ended up ordering the margarita pitcher for $12. I wasn't able to finish it but, I came close. This seemed to be a spot where the college kids like to hang. Great place to just hang out for a little fun.

Taco Love is a must visit destination if you are in the Fed Hill/Cross St. Market area. They…read moreconsistently provide delicious tacos and burritos, have great customer service, and fair prices. This is probably the most authentic Mexican food on this side of town and anytime I'm in the area I gotta drop by and get fed.

Very average very very bland tacos. They should let the chefs cook it how they want it was badly…read moreany salt on the chicken. The chorizo was good but also dry which makes no sense. I wouldn't come back but the service was perfect they explained my two options for me based on what I wanted there are a lot of protein options as well.

I got my favorite variant, tacos al pastor. Very good, incredibly authentic and prepared…read morecorrectly. It is a little bit north of the main area of Fells Point, but worth the couple extra blocks. Picture of my tacos included.

I stopped by without planning ahead because it was one of the nearby restaurants with tamales. I…read morewas having a craving! There were only 4 patrons when we arrived on Monday night. We were greeted immediately and proceeded to the bar to place a to-go order. We ordered 3 chicken tamales, 3 beef tacos and plantains. The food was ready in about 15 min and it was packaged well and hot. Unfortunately, once we unpacked the food at home, we realized we received the wrong order. What should have been beef tacos were actually chicken taquitos. They were ok. The tamales were fresh but lacked sufficient meat so I it felt like I was just eating breading thus, I didn't finish them. They also needed more seasoning. I have had better Mexican food elsewhere. In contrast, the plantains were excellent! Overall, the 3 stars is for the freshness not the flavor (with the plantains as the exception).

We had some friends join us at our swim club, and wanted to order some lunch. We were poking around…read moreToast and found Inca Mex Fusion, and were immediately intrigued. We ordered a variety of food, including some of the fusion items, and were SO happy with our decision! The Delivery came quicker than expected, which was a bonus, and the food was amazing. The hot sauces (appear to be home made) were delicioso! I can't wait to eat here again -- now that I know it's here, it will be a frequent choice!

I came here with my colleagues for lunch. I wanted to try something new. Whewwww!!! The food is…read more10/10!!! The staff is so kind and welcoming. I was recommended the quesadilla. I got it as half steak and half chicken. The quesadilla was made authentically. And whew it was amazing. The fresh juices, passion fruit and hibiscus are freshly made on site. They are not super sweet however they are perfect ! We had one while we were there and then took one to go. The restaurant is small so seating is limited. But it is very clean inside and I loved loved the service we received.