We love this place. Decent priced, nice atmosphere, amazing food and great customer service. Check this place out. We've been here twice ordered a total of 7 items: Kids Chicken quesadilla: 8/10 nice portion for kids meal. Mango lemonade: 6/10 no mango taste, not bad lemonade. Horchata: 10/10 kiddo loved the flavor of the peanuts mixed in. Fajita texana: 9/10 very good flavor and seasoning. Wish portions were a little bigger. Combo el trailer: 10/10 a lot of food for the price. EVERYTHING is good. Torta picante taco - shredded beef + shrimp: 7/10 bread was a little too tough and barbacoa didn't have much flavor. Mar y Tierra burrito: 10/10 perfect. highly recommend read more

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I've had great food here before. See the first (3) pics. I love the choriqueso. I've been 4-5x in the last 2 years Last night's meal is the last 3 photos-- The birria burrito I got last night was 85% rice and all the meat was packed into one small part of the wrap, and only the very middle of the burrito where it was cut. Potatoes undercooked and had no seasoning/flavor. My daughter asked for chorizo tacos with no onions, only cilantro. She got tacos with no cilantro, only onions. Server Michael was perfectly nice but last nights experience really soured me on coming back to a place i used to really like read more

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The food here definitely slaps. We've tried their, birria, fish tacos, mole, nachos, desserts and its all delish! It is a no frills casual spot. Last time we went. upstairs was too busy so we went in the basement area. We were the only ones down there, but on a hot day when they turned that AC up, it was magical. It was cool that the six of us had the bottom area to ourselves. Our server was good too. If you're looking for some casual Mexican food that's not too expensive with good portions, definitely stop in! read more

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The space is very unpretentious and the menu has something for everyone. Service was efficient, food came out quick and our server did not hover but checked in on us the right number of times. The guacamole was a bit under salted and not all of the avocados used were quite ripe, leaving it less flavorful and paler in color, but still tasty. The chips were great, the Cali-cali burrito was good. I did not care for the chicken empanadas but my friend did. I'd definitely come back here again, the menu is large and everything was reasonably priced and plated with care. read more

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The food was SALTY! We ordered a steak quesadilla and steak burrito and al pastor and carnitas tacos. My friend said the tacos were fine but the quesadilla and burrito were so damn salty I couldn't finish it. The horchatas also tasted like peanut butter, it wasn't bad but i'm not used to peanut butter taste in my horchata. read more

This was our first time here and the customer service was ok. The guy was new so I can't be mad at that. The food was pretty good but not amazing. The only thing I can say that I enjoyed on this table was the birria quesadillas. Come here for those! Our chips were on the brown side, I don't know if that was how they serve it but was not a fan. Even their guacamole needed some flavor. We order food together and when 3 out of 4 orders came out they said they were out of what my daughter ordered and that was upsetting. Overall experience was not the best here. But I still feel like people like this place. We went during lunch time and it looked like other people enjoyed their meals and their Uber pick up was busy too. I don't want to let my experience stop you from coming here because I think ours was a flop. If you are in Baltimore and you don't know where to go for lunch? Pricing is decent here and this was an easy pick for us since we did not know the area well. read more

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Delicious, authentic, efficient service, and fantastic tacos. Sitting outside to enjoy the beautiful weather with tacos and a Coke was the best way to start spring! We had a mix of six different tacos, and they were all great - carne asada, al pastor, and ground beef (gringo tacos!). The prices can't be beat. Highly recommend this spot for a quick bite, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I ordered 3 delicious tacos and they were muy bien!! In addition, my order was ready earlier than predicted. Next time I'm in the area I'll circle back for more!! read more

What a lucky find! I was crunched for time and wanted to try crave nearby. So I found a place for dinner nearby and found this treasure. Ok, there is nothing fancy about plating, but the taste is all there. Jose was our server and understood the assignment. Everything came out quickly. The salsa had 3 options and the deep red one was my favorite and the green salsa came a close 2nd. My favorite dish I tried was the nachos, I got the loaded version fajita style for the table. I know we were hungry, but it fels like some of the best nachos I've had in a very.long time! I think it's a solid 4-5 and the fact that I would come back next week speaks volumes. I tried an item that I saw on the Togo menu online, Bae was a fan where I was mid, not sold on it. Blackened chicken quesadilla. We sat upstairs which had smaller tables than downstairs, do keep that in mind as your eyes decide to keep ordering and need a place for it to go. Fair warning. It didn't take us long to find parking, but I would say it's something to keep in mind. In general it's like $18 for 3 tacos and $14sh for apps. If you don't appreciate nicely grilled peppers etc you may feel differently. I didn't try the queso and it just hit me that I don't recall cheese on the nachos and I didn't even miss it. All this to say, give it a try if in the area. read more

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Picante Taco nails one of my most favorite things about Baltimore eats. There are these "hole in the wall" places that you would overlook or miss if you didn't know it was there, but the food is unbelievably, unreasonably delicious! My fiancee and I were trying to recall the last time we had nachos that delicious and it wasn't until way later that night that we realized that there was no cheese on those nachos. And they were banging! I had to go back and look at the picture to verify and maybe it was there and I just inhaled the food too fast to even notice but my goodness. Then we had the blackened chicken quesadillas and the steak and chicken fajitas and those pretty much locked in that this is going to be one of my go-to spots when I'm in Baltimore or craving some really good Mexican food. Everything was very flavorful, well-balanced, and with great proportions so you really do fill up. Their salsa is also really on point and we actually asked for extra to take home. I often say that anyone's doing themselves a disservice by not visiting this place or that, but this place warrants that sort of review. Our server was Jose and he was quick, efficient, pleasant, and very helpful. And that's even with the busy restaurant. For the upstairs area four people is the maximum number of people you can have at a table and it gets crowded if you get a lot of plates. I didn't see downstairs but I was told that can fit larger groups but I don't know how large. Picante Taco is a Baltimore gem in my book! If you happen to be in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

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Food is usually good. But add 15-30 minutes to their ready for pickup estimate - after receiving texts and emails alerting me that my food would be ready at 7:33, I arrived on time only to be told it would be at least 20 more minutes. Already 15 minutes into the 20. This never used to happen, but for the past few months ALWAYS happens. Just add 20 minutes to their estimate. Worst case, either your food was out 5 minutes earlier or your wait won't be so bad. Of course, the restaurant could simply improve their time estimates rather than being seemingly uncaring about their loyal customers. read more

We woke up craving Mexican breakfast like we had in CDMX and Picante Taco did not disappoint! Quaint little place in Little Italy. The waitress was very prompt and kind. The food came out very quickly! The chips and salsa were quite good, great depth of flavor in the salsa. The food was flavorful and the extra hot sauces provided were good as well. I loved my chilaquiles with beans and rice. My bf doesn't even eat scrambled eggs much but he loved the huevos con chorizo. The Al pastor taco was great as well. We did not get any desserts but they looked yummy! Will be back for Chimichanga night! read more

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The food here is great! I had the mar y terra and was quite satisfied. Everything was well seasoned and the portions are generous. The food came out fairly quickly, the restaurant was clean and quiet, and the service was attentive. The one con is that the prices are a bit higher than you might expect for tacos, burritos etc. But treat yourself--you won't regret the meal itself. read more

If you're looking for a quaint taqueria that is located nicely & serves very delicious food, then you found the right place! The server was a gentleman & a great server, read more

Picante Taco Restaurant - Me inside their dining area! The place is small so no large groups... - Tacos Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Service was good, the ambiance and sitting space was comfy and suitable. Food was good, in the other hand the sauces over the tacos and toppings i found excessive read more

We would have loved to eaten here but we arrived got seated then after a half hour after no one still coming over to get drinks we gave up! They were too focused on the cyclists with to go orders to carry about those who were in the restaurant or we didn't speak Spanish so got ignored. Super disappointed as the food did smell good - just never got the opportunity to try it!!!!! read more

Quesadilla was burnt, consume had no flavor, everything just tasted very basic, queso was bland read more

Picante Taco Restaurant - Birria quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I truly enjoyed the food there and it taste so wonderful. I had the Carne Asada Burrito which has great flavor and it was packed with great stuffing. The ingredients were so good and very delicious. It has nice food options and everything taste so great. The Carnitas Tacos was so good. It was nicely seasoned as well. The portion size was worth the price. The staff was so nice. read more

My friend and I ordered from Picante Taco via DoorDash. I had the birria tacos, I'd give them a 8/10. I'm used to the consomé that comes with it having more flavor. They were also quite cold but I'll blame that on it being a delivery order. The container the tacos came in didn't make much sense (see photo) as the tacos were bunched on one small side. My friend had the chicken burrito. Although it appeared to be a decent sized burrito, there wasn't much filling in the actual burrito. My friend gave it a 7.5/10. Would we try this place again? Maybe if we actually come and sit down. But as far as delivery, I'd say no. I give it a 3.5/5 but I couldn't get a half star here. read more

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OK, I would not recommend this place because the food was horrible, however, I will say that the customer service was really great. I ordered sopes and they were on a deep fried flatbread round and not like an actual sope. That was different, I have a bad gluten allergy, but decided to try it anyway because obviously I have a death wish. Lol. I will just say that my itchy skin immediately let me know that that was indeed not a real sope. The carne asada was not GIVING!!! The chips and salsa were good though. My partner did like their burrito. It was very much chipotle-esque so that makes sense. It's a no for me. read more

Picante Taco Restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

What a pleasant find! The ambiance; It's a comfortably small, low key restaurant yet in the heart of the city. Although in the city I went on a Friday after 5 and there was plenty of free street parking. It's very authentic from the layout to the music, the decor, the smell, and of course to the food! All of the food was amazing! We were greeted by Jose whom was also our server and his service was great; very friendly, fast and accommodating. We ordered Nachos Fajitas w/ chicken and steak, Queso Dip N Chips, two orders of Fajita Texana's, and 2 cokes with fountain drinks being free refills. Easily 5 stars! I don't usually leave reviews however I felt compelled after an all around great experience. I will be back for sure! read more

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Came here for a Double Date / B4 the Distant Worlds; music from Final Fantasy concert. 1-2-26!.. The place was colorful and super cute!!, had 3-4 little steps and be careful coming al the way in thinking it's just the entrance because you'll miss that it's a little space and tumble downstairs. Upstairs is the seating , a few tables , walking distance bathroom quaint, small but cute manageable spot!!... Josè was our waiter He made suggestions as this was all of our first times being there!.. The Table ordered BirriaQuesadilla, Classic Mix Fajitas (chicken & steak), Chimichanga and a Mary eh Burrito!... The Mole was VERY good and flavorful it came with complimentary tortilla chips which were great quality they didn't break or chip, didn't get soggy from dipping or too much mole!. All of our dishes were flavorful , seasoned well and we wanted more but the timing!.. it was a Good time and we all agreed we must return!! So thank you Josè for making our first dining experience a Pleasant one! read more

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We tried Picante on a weeknight. They were fast, friendly, and the food was great! We didn't eat in so I can't speak to a dine in experience but the food was good! We got nachos loco with no meat and chimichanga loca! Both were delicious and the sauces were super fresh and obvious in house made. I would for sure come back! read more

Picante could be re-named "gigante". The portions are HUGE. Even better, they are delicious. The chips and salsa--both made in house--are outstanding. The salsa is smoky, rich and brimming with healthy chunks of fresh tomato and pepper. The carne asada burrito came absolutely loaded with tender chunks of steak. Pro tip: the bigger pieces of steak showcase the high quality meat. That's why Aunt Cathy's ground beef tacos taste extremely mid when compared to the quarter-sized hunks of steak here. Also, the restaurant is spotlessly clean and the service was great. The owner made rounds, greeted customers, and answered questions about the menu. It was a great find and I will absolutely be back next time I'm in Baltimore. (The horchata alone might be worth the Amtrak down). read more

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The Food is great - fresh, tasty. Service friendly. We got Norris tacos and Barbados burrito. We'll be back.

We ordered wings, empanadas and mar y tierra as an entree. We had everything come out at once to share at the table. Very tasty and delicious! The waiter was prompt and tentative ! Great location read more

I was very pleased with the service from Anthonela, the food was great, the chicken was nicely seasoned and the horchata was very delicious definitely recommended I will be back again. I don't think they serve margaritas but definitely come and get a bite to eat. :) read more

I mean they put their heart into it. You feel like you are at home and the food is made with so much love. And they are so sweet and cordial. Definitely go here. read more

Very disappointing experience picking up my Uber Eats order here. The worker was extremely disrespectful and spoke to me in a rude and unprofessional tone for absolutely no reason. I understand places get busy, but there's no excuse for treating customers like they're an inconvenience. Customer service matters, and the way I was spoken to made me never want to come back. I would not recommend a place that talks to their customers like that. I would give this place a 0 star if I could! read more

Ordered takeout from this place. Chicken and rice soup was nice, but it leaked everywhere and I lost almost 1/4 of soup. It was unexpected that the chicken inside was a whole quarter leg . The meat was plain and the soup was a bit more salty than I prefer. Nopales con Cebolla was very salty but has a real nice smokey flavor. Queso Dip N Chips were outrageously salty It tastes good but just... way too salty Their corn and flour tortillas were both very nice. I also try some guacamole that came with my friend's bean burrito, we liked it a lot and it was properly seasoned. I would order again because good tortillas is a green flag. Though I really hope that they can go easy on the salt . read more

What a find! A pretty small and obscure place located in Little Italy. I placed takeout inside and had a short wait before my tacos were ready. I got their Chorizo and Carnitas tacos traditional style. They looked so good and tasted even better. I loved the hot sauce and green sauce they provide to add more flavor to the tacos. It was all delicious. I'll be back! read more

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Exceptionally good Mexican food, with attentive servers and friendly ambiance. I recommend this restaurant and will come back again!

Love this place! It's my go to for Mexican. Food was delicious and our server Jose was great.

The service was truly caring and attentive, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was good. It was an experience that felt both satisfying and heartfelt. read more

I visited a few weeks ago but forgot to review! Really cute hole-in-the-wall type. Our server was diligent and worked really hard to manage the whole seating area! The food was great, I'd definitely come back!! And the prices were fair to boot :) Definitely give it a shot!! read more

Picante Taco Restaurant - Quesabirria - Tacos Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The Mar y Tierra burrito was SO good. I would just suggest more filling so that the bites were more balanced. I really enjoyed the flavor of the burrito and the size wasn't too big or too small, there was just way more rice and beans than meat. I appreciated the guacamole, pico & sour cream being on the side so that I could decide how much I wanted to put on. This place has an extensive menu so I would order here again since tacos are one of my love languages. read more

The shrimp fajita was delicious. The enchilada de mole was ok. Horchata was really good. However if you want good churros I would advise looking somewhere else. The service was excellent and we were treated kindly. read more

Friendly service, excellent food, good prices. Highly recommend. Never tried a chimichanga before. It was pretty good!

These folks made me appreciate the value of talking instead of posting with no regard to outcome. Wish I lived closer so I could sample some of the other food they offer. Wish they made pozole. read more

Great service and good. We were sat and immediately served. The food came fast and was actually so tasty. I was not expecting it to be that good. read more