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    Monica B.

    I have given this review a lot of thought as I absolutely love Clavel. The location of this restaurant is excellent, with easy access and a good amount of parking nearby; it is easy to go during the day for a quick lunch. The staff were friendly and you can see them working hard while we ate our lunch. The place is bright, but it could have better seating options. The food: the guacamole and chips at the beginning were marvelous; the portion is very generous. I ordered a pork al pastor taco and although it had good taste, it was just okay. The burrito just lacked brightness and needed some acid. I suggest the owner to add some tomatoes or pickled onions or something of the sort to brighten it up. I did love the fact that it had guacamole and that the food came with what I thought was tomatillo sauce. I believe the food is constantly being re-worked (as I saw in a previous comment) so I can't wait to return and try the food again. I did see they have whole chickens which I would like to try at another time.

    Jess R.

    We are so excited to have another local eatery in the neighborhood, and a taqueria! How special. We stopped by on a weekend and were able to get a seat. The food was good, staff were great. The kitchen was non-stop. I look forward to their evolving menu and dropping back in. It's important to note - we ordered churros and they deserve a moment. They were light and airy. Delicious. They are not overwhelming, so I'd recommend not passing on them. Best churros I've ever had, and I've tried many. They get their own rating 10/10!

    Whole Chicken Solo
    Jon F.

    I've been here twice. I remember enjoying the food here the first time when we dined in. Cool little space with bar and window seating. I remember not having enough guac and being handed extra free of charge. Nice staff. We ordered takeout the second time, most recently. Tried taking advantage of their Tuesday/happy hour specials but unfortunately was late. I ordered the pulled chicken burrito, some carne asada tacos and the whole chicken. The only issue with takeout in general, especially with the food being delivered to Baltimore City, is that the food was lukewarm. Regardless, the burrito was flavorful and I fully enjoyed it. Liked the guac. Only thing I could do without are the carrots. I normally don't see carrots in a burrito. The carne asada tacos were good as well. The chicken was also tasty. When I ate the rest the next day, I air fried it and the skin got crispy and made it even tastier. We will be back. Most likely in person.

    2 carne asada and 2 pork al pastor tacos (4 total)
    Sarah H.

    Love to see and support new businesses in the area! The York Road area is certainly a great walkable spot, with several small business along the road. Nana is a cute little taqueria / mostly takeout spot from the esteemed chef Carlos Raba of the cult classic, Clavel. While the service was friendly, the food was just a little above average. We opted for the carne asada and pork al pastor tacos ($5 each), a chicken quesadilla, and a side of rice ($6). Our favorite was the quesadilla by far, however it was pretty small for being $10. Overall, honestly all of the prices seemed pretty steep for the portion size. For $6, I could probably make five times the size of the side of rice we received at home. Unfortunately, with Nana's pretty limited menu and steep prices, I can't see us returning for more. However, we are wishing them all the success and have no doubts that they will continue the success after selling out their first two nights in a row and being very busy when we stopped by!

    Taco Chicken, Taco Carne Asada (Steak), Taco Al Pastor
    Jeneen M.

    Excited for this new spot and really hoping it does well. My first experience was mixed. The staff were amazing the place is cute, small, but inviting nonetheless. I came in intending to ordered 3 tacos (chicken, al pastor, and carne asada), and some churros but ended up also getting 2 of their special items chips and guac and a homemade fruit drink that I'm regretting not writing down what it was made up of. The drink chips and guac were all premade so I dug in while waiting for my order and they were both pretty tasty. When the tacos arrive they were surprisingly just ok. I ate about half of each one before I found myself slathering on some guacamole to punch up the flavor. The churros took a while which was fine because it gave me time to eat my app and main but was shockingly undercooked and mushy in the inside when they finally arrived. Totally inedible. I was surprised when I couldn't pick one up right away and realized I was given a fork. That didn't help with the outside lightly crisp and the center a creamy mess it just fell apart. It's likely it just needed more time in the fryer. Either way I had to get back to work and everyone was so kind I didn't want to complain and just threw em out. I'm definitely still rooting for this place and hoping they dial up the flavor and get a good handle on their churros. I'll give it a while and then give it another shot.

    Chicken taco + cauliflower/potato taco
    Alice L.

    Went to check out newly opened Nana. Our group of 4 + baby couldn't find a seat in the busy restaurant on a Friday night so we got takeout. Food: We tried several items - chicken taco, cauliflower/potato taco, carne asada quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, dogo, and the special of the day. Flavors were delicious. Quesadilla size was surprisingly small. Wanted to try the al pastor and churros but they had unfortunately run out by the time we went at 7 pm on Friday. The 'dogo' (hot dog) was the unexpected fan favorite, so don't skip it. The special of the day was the chipotle chicken salad (didn't snap a pic) - also delicious.

    Tacos!
    Ann K.

    The long awaited Nana is open! We came in for lunch and it's a bustling place, with lots of friendly chatter and locals coming and going. The food comes out fast and the limited seating turns over quickly. We ordered tacos, quesadillas, chicken salad and a side of the cauliflower. I tried the pork al pastor with the pineapple quesadilla and it was delicious! The portions are street food sized, unless you get the smothered torta, it was huge and looked amazing! Definitely coming back for one of those and an order of churros. The staff is very friendly and interact with the customers, answering questions, calling out orders and then chatting. There's a very neighborhood feel even though it's only just opened. We're very glad the wait is over!

    Mole sauce of happiness!
    Natasha R.

    So, I want to tell you that I had THE best mole sauce in Baltimore, hands down, at Nana. A little part of me also wants to keep it a secret because, well, I'm selfish with my good finds at times so they don't get crowded. But I want them to stay around so I need you all to go buy their food. Just save me a seat! Seriously, do yourself a favor and try any dish they have on the menu with the mole sauce made by the talented chef and owner of this spot. It's not that crappy heavy chocolate taste some try to pass off as mole. We also had a burrito. The steak in that bad boy was full of flavor with a hint of smokiness. Divine! For dessert, (yes don't judge, there was still room for dessert) we had the churros which were dropped when ordered so they may take a few minutes to come out but are so worth it! Talk about heavenly with the full set up of drizzly deliciousness. Only thing missing at that point was a strong coffee like a good espresso. Seriously, everything was delicious. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and the restaurant as a whole including the seating areas were very clean and comfortable. Note that it's a small eating area with tall bar style seating so be warned that they can get crowded during peak hours and isn't a restaurant with wait service or reservations. However, there are seats outside as well and designated parking spots for carryout. Oh, and the prices? Excellent for whet you get. Only suggestion is to allow us the option to tip more than the service fee charged, to show our appreciation. But I get it, creating a delicious meal for an affordable price is tough in this economy so the reasonable prices even with a service fee is appreciated.

    Karol M.

    LOVED this place! Chef Juan (Clavel) has whipped up this place and it's a great grab-and-go spot. There is some seating available, but not as much. The tacos were good, but the winning dish was definitely the tacos! The food is a little on the pricier side, but quality is top notch. You order at the counter, and then they make your food. Definitely recommend!

    Logan H.

    I ordered 3 taco meats (did not order the cauliflower). The Al pastor and carne asada tacos were great but the chicken taco was mediocre. I'm glad they added lime to our on top. I asked for salsa verde and they gave it to me for free which was nice. The tortillas were very good, probably the strongest aspect of the tacos. The service was fast and friendly staff. The ambiance was good with cool cacti, but be aware that there's no seating other than bar-style seating.

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    Foodie Gawd R.

    Food: I had the dogo full out my friend had the tacos so this is a honest review no matter what I'm gonna give ya the RAW UNCUT truth the dogo was lacking several things good concept the roasted potatoes lacking lacking sorry the tacos are very average but I understand they are catering to a certain audience so if you can read between the lines I hope they tweak things Service : the beautiful Costa Rican woman was super nice amazing and full of life and I appreciate that I believe the power or manager was so into the ........ he didn't even greet us or show any love oh well his lost moving right along Ambiance : very nice clean and dope little spot and great location

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    12% service charge on all orders! Mundane food and small portions and market prices. No wonder it was empty at lunchtime. What a shame.

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    The chicken is amazing. Try the beans or the roasted potatoes, you won't be disappointed. Their sauces are great too. Definitely recommend!

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    The service was great. The food soso. The chicken al pastor was very tasty. The sides not so much. Not accepting cash was a drag.

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