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    Pono Taco

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BAJA BODHI FISH
    Jeneen M.

    I'm dumbfounded with the high praise here or maybe my experience wasn't as good because it was a carryout order. I really can't say for sure, but I ordered the fish tacos and the small nachos with lava queso and added Huli chicken and both left a lot to be desired. Everything was packaged well, the smell was inviting, it looked pretty good, portions were nice. One bite of the fish tacos and I had a mouthful of indistinguishable mush. If not for the cabbage and my eyes, I would've thought it was baby food in a taco shell. I plucked some of the fish out of the second one to try to get a taste without the sauce but it wasn't crispy either and lacked any real flavor. On the flip side, the nachos were yummy. The chips were fresh and crisp and the huli chicken, high five as far as flavor! Buuuuuut the "lava queso" was a horrible thick and chunky think refried beans consistency. Possibly old? I tried some on a chip or two then tried to microwaved it to see if I could get a "queso" consistency and some flavor to emerge but it didn't help. From what I tasted, it was not spicy or good so I tossed it and had mostly dry nachos once I polished off the pico de gallo. I'm bummed. BSM is super close to home and I'm a frequent flyer I'm talking weekly taco/nacho/Mexican consumer. But the flavor has to be fire and I need my tacos to go so I can kick back at home with my stretchy pants after a long day. Maybe this was a bad day, so while I won't be running back anytime soon, I'd likely give it another try when I can dine in to see if my first experience was a fluke.

    Fish Tacos and Black Beans
    Latoya G.

    Always in the mood for tacos, I had to give Pono Taco a try since I was in the area for the Belvedere Square Christmas tree lighting. The service was a little lackluster. I stood there waiting for someone to acknowledge me and take my order for a little while even though I was the only person at the counter and the young lady behind the counter was standing right there. And when I got my food the other young lady kinda just dropped it on the counter for me to grab when she could've placed it in my hand. Nonetheless, I got their Baja Fish Tacos which were topped with cabbage and a housemade sauce. I was pleasantly pleased with the crispness of the fish and taste of the homemade tortillas. And 2 good sized tacos for $10 was a win. I could've used more seasoning on the fish and maybe a pico to kinda brighten the tacos up. But all in all, they were really good fish tacos. The beans were also delicious. I'm always on the hunt for a good taco spot that's not deep in the city so I'll definitely be back to try more of Pono Taco's other menu items.

    Carne Asada tacos
    Patrick H.

    Amazing food, great flavors, good craft beer on tap. Perfect addition to Belvedere Square.

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    8 months ago

    Pleasant service. Nothing wrong here, but nothing special either. Wouldn't make a special trip for it.

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    Excellent food. Door dash great, highly recommend. I had the H tacos and the were fantastic

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    I really enjoyed my meal! I had the carne asada tacos and they were great! Seems like a great spot and I'll be back!

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    4.2(10 reviews)
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    This is the former Kenwood Tavern that really was only open for a year, but it cemented itself into…read morethe history of bars in Baltimore. I think the ownership is with the current Landlord. I'm not actually sure but the cocktails are good. I think the vibes when I went was off. Granted I did go on a weekday where it was pretty empty. I did really appreciate that they were chips of ice in the cocktail, cause it was a really hot day, so I made sure that the drink stayed really cold and delicious. Water is self service. They shift their menu a lot which I think is really nice for the community. The cocktails are on the pricier side they think they start around 14 or 16 which I think is a little too much for a local neighborhood bar.

    I have been on the hunt for my "cheers" and the hunt started here. I went one night with friends…read moreand grabbed seats at the bar. This place is so cozy and surprisingly easy to park. The vibes are right and the bartenders were nice and chatty, the only reason this place isnt "my" place and doesn't get 5 stars is because they dont make a very good dirty martini and thats like base level. I asked for it extra dirty and I could barely taste the olive brine, I actually had to have him pour more in front of me lol. Also service was a little slow. So for grabbing a quick drink with the girls sure, but staying as a regular nah.

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    4.3(128 reviews)
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    the service here is amazing!! everyone is so sweet and attentive. i'm vegetarian and my server…read morehelped me choose what to get. i wanted the tteokbokki with a creamy gochujang sauce which wasn't on the menu anymore and they went as far as to check with the chef and make it for me!! so so sweet of them! my food was sooo delicious!! it's also a beautiful restaurant and the seating especially in the booths is so thoughtfully designed. so pretty and romantic.

    What an experience. I really wish this restaurant was in Gaithersburg. But maybe if it was it…read morewouldn't be as special. Sunday was my first time trying this restaurant and it was great. My friends suggested that we dine here for restaurant week which was a sweet idea. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the friendly hostess who took us to our seats. Then our waiter explained the menu and gave us some time to decided what menu we wanted to order from (Restaurant week brunch menu or regular menu). We chose the brunch menu. For the brunch menu we were able to choose a appetizer, entree, and a dessert for $35.00. Not too bad. For drinks I ordered PIRATE PRINCESS which was Ron del Barrilito 2 Star Puerto Rican rum, passionfruit, miso honey, lime, and togarash. It was a perfect balance of sweetness and a little bitterness. For food we ordered the shrimp and corn patties, and the pan roasted salmon. The shrimp and corn patties were delicious. It was packed with multiple flavors and it was seasoned really well. The pan roasted salmon was cooked to perfection. It was flaky, and seasoned very well. It came with Ramen noodles that I thought were going to be temperature hot however, they came room temperature which was fine. They were seasoned very well. The ambiance was very nice. It gave like 1950's/ 1970's vibe. Old marble tables, antique pictures on the walls. It seemed like the building use to be a house prior to it becoming a restaurant. It was a great time. If you are in the Hampden area I recommend giving this restaurant a try. I am looking forward to visiting again for dinner. Cheers!!

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    Love this place! THE BEST food! Brisket, chicken, pork,…read moresausage - it's so hard to choose, because they are all SO good. Friendly, helpful servers; comfortable booths, tables, bar seating. Reasonable prices. Always glad we went!

    I recently returned to Heritage Smokehouse and it was better than it's ever been before. Don't get…read moreme wrong, it's not like it was ever not good. But I do think the sauces and sides have been lackluster in the past. Not this time! I was pleasantly surprised to see about five or six different sauce options including an absolutely incredible "White Lightning" sauce. SO good! I remember in the past there being literally just BBQ, hot sauce, and mustard so it's nice to see there being more of a variety. The sides I tried including the beans and coleslaw were also delicious. I remember the coleslaw being good in the past but for whatever reason, this one just hit different. It was perfectly seasoned and went well with the brisket and white lightning sauce. Did they change the recipe or am I just losing my mind? I'm not sure but my stomach was definitely happy either way. My boyfriend also mentioned how the mac and cheese was much better than before and although I didn't try any myself, it even LOOKED better than previous versions. The cheesy sausage was delicious as usual, the brisket was moist and fell apart, and the wings were perfectly cooked and slathered in a delicious buffalo sauce. OH and the drinks? So good. If you like tiki-inspired stuff, you'll love their menu. Is there someone new back in the kitchen working some magic or did I just really miss coming here? I'm not sure but it was one of the best meals I've had here so far and I will definitely be returning!

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