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Sooooo good!! Ok, this place may be a hole on the wall, but I tell those are the places that have THE BEST food! Its not much too look at and its nothing fancy but if you want authentic flavors and great taste... this is definitely the spot!
It looks like a dive from the outside, but the inside is clean and comfortable. Staff is very friendly. One person spoke English and the rest were only Spanish speaking. That is a sign of a good, authentic Mexican restaurant. We stopped in for breakfast burritos and they made everything from scratch while we were there. You do have to wait a little bit as they cut up the vegetables, etc. It was well worth it. They have green sauce and red sauce available by request. Green sauce was not very spicy to my taste from Arizona. The red sauce was more to my liking. Our breakfast was excellent and we were so full that we did not eat again until dinner time.
We ordered a variety of tacos and every single one delivered--bold, clean, authentic flavors without trying to be fancy or overworked. Perfectly seasoned meats, fresh toppings, and tortillas that clearly weren't an afterthought. Simple ingredients, executed correctly. The space itself is casual and minimalist--no gimmicks, no forced vibe--which fits the menu perfectly. It feels intentional: focus on flavor, not distractions.
Stopped in after a visit to UMBC and wasn't disappointed. I got the El Ranchito meal. Overall I was pretty pleased with it. The beans and rice were tasty. I would have liked the eggs a bit more runny so I could enjoy that yolky goodness. The steak was pretty thin but packed some good flavor. I think the cactus was done very well. It was great to be able to mix in the guac, sour cream and pico to add to the flavor. Also got the passion fruit drink, super refreshing beverage!
Came in for lunch with my family on a Sunday. Ordered at the counter and ate at a table. There is table service, I just think we ordered incorrectly. Typical ambiance of a taqueria, small, cozy and colorful. I ordered the 3 taco plates with Pastor, wife ordered the same with shredded chicken and my kids ordered the same with carne asada. Liked mine but after eating them all I wasn't happy with the amount of fat mixed in with the meat, honestly. My wife's chicken tacos were a little better but not great. The carne asada tacos were the winners with this meal. Really tasty. Chips are not complimentary( come on!) but the salsas were outstanding, especially the hot, red one. Beans and rice that came with the plates were tasty. Seemed like a pretty solid take out business going on, so lots of people like this spot. Go try it out!
YES COME HERE! $1.50 TACOS ON TUESDAY! All the meat options for $1.50: carnitas, barbacoa, al pastor, pollo, and carne enchilada. Yummy tacos that come with some cilantro, onion, lime, radishes, and cooked jalapeño or green onion. Comes with salsa verde on the side. Ate SO many tacos, delicious for the price. Def recommend the Tuesday deal!! We waited for a while but it makes sense for 20 tacos. Decent amount of seating in booths.
I have not had anything bad yet. The soups, tacos, and chef selections are all delicious. The juices are delicious as well.
ordered from here once before and really loved the food. So when I finally remembered this place I was happy. I ordered around 8:40pm on a Sunday night. I went in to pick up and everyone was nice and polite. I ordered 3 Taco de Carne Asada and 1 Taco de Carnitas. The carnitas was fried nicely and I liked the saltiness of the pork. Very good and not too hard from frying either!! The carne asada was flavorful as well. Nicely seasoned and not tough at all. Very good. I like mine with cheese so I dd get a side of that. It was an okay size container for $3.99 but just go to the store and buy it. Lol!! I'll be ordering from here, TODAY!! Try it out for yourself!!
Should you swing by this unassuming taqueria? Yes. Actually, hell yes! That's better. The food is mouthwatering and the portions were absolutely tremendous. You're unlikely to find a better bang for your buck. One thing I have to give extra credit for is their use of black beans for refried beans. Why in the world has no one else done this?? Who needs the pinto bean when you have the superior black bean? Absolute genius! I can't wait to go back!
An underrated treasure. I was originally skeptical about this place considering I've had very authentic tacos in California and other places- but, Taquería El Cabrito did not disappoint. They took their time making the food, I didn't mind since I rather know it's freshly made. I ordered the Al Pastor and Chorizo taco. They both were delicious and their salsa verde was actually spicy with a great kick! I wish their Al Pastor had pineapple chunks, but it tasted like Al Pastor nonetheless. Well seasoned and I liked how they gave roasted onion and serrano! Different than most taquerias and I enjoyed it. Definitely give this place a shot. I will definitely come back again.
I came to this restaurant through a Yelp review. I love fish therefore I decided to get the Mojarra Frita accommodated with the rice, black beans and salad. I've had this dish many times before in other Mexican Restaurants. Through my foodie experiences I've come to understand the secret to preparing mojarra frita is to marinade the fish with a number of seasonings. Unfortunately this is where they missed the mark, their seasonings were a bit bland. Not to mention, the fish was a tad bit overcooked causing it to be dry and a little chewy. I also felt this way about the rice and black beans, they just didn't sing "Yo amo cocinar" aka I love to cook. On a lighter note, the service and portion sizes were great. The customer service was pleasant, even though the staff member I engaged with spoke very little English. All in all, I'm not sure if I'll come back, but they seem to be good people.
When I'm craving Mexican food, I don't usually venture too far from my favorite local joint Taqueria Los Primos because most other places I've tried have been a disappointment in comparison. But, I was running errands in the Arbutus area and decided to give Taqueria El Cabrito a shot and man did my life change for the better. Food - 5/5 I ordered the Hay Oaxaca, which comes with your choice of meat on three different vessels: huarache, sope, and taco. I got it with al pastor, a savory and tender marinated pork that's paired with small chunks of sweet pineapple. The corn tortillas for the taco were toasted to perfection and provided a nice crispy texture. Their green tomatillo salsa also added some bright acidity to cut through the fat and salt, culminating in a well-balanced bite. Sope is a thicker fried corn tortilla, topped with refried beans, mayo, meat, lettuce, and cheese. This tortilla had a much crunchier exterior, fluffy interior, and a flavor reminiscent of the fried wonton strips served with hot and sour soup. The refried beans were unbelievably creamy with a smokey undertone that added to the depth of flavor. The cheese on top wasn't overly salty. As a whole, the sope was wonderfully rich and satisfying, though the flavors of the meat became somewhat lost amidst the medley of toppings. Much of the same can be said about the huarache, which has all the same toppings but on a fried thin corn tortilla instead. If you're a purist and prefer to have the flavor of the meat shine, go with the taco. If you want a flat bread with a nice texture contrast, go with the sope. If you want something akin to tidier nachos, go with the huarache. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the three. Why not just get them all! Value - 5/5 For context, I'm a 6 ft (ok, fine, 5'11") 160 lb male. This $15 entree easily provided enough food to feed me comfortably for two meals if I wasn't such a fata** and overate. Each tortilla was piled high with meat and toppings that spilled with every bite. At a time when some Mexican restaurants are charging $5-9 PER TACO (looking at you Tacombi), this place is an absolute steal, not to mention their $1.50 tacos on Tuesday! Service - 3/5 The lady at the counter was nice. She quickly took my order and called out when it was ready. That was the extent of my interactions with the employees, absolutely nothing wrong about that. You don't come here for the service, you come here for the food. Trust me, you'll be too busy stuffing your face to care. tl;dr Having never been to Mexico or Oaxaca, I can't speak to the authenticity of their food. But everything sure was damn delicious. Come here if you're looking to try something different from the usual, uninspired Tex-Mex fare. Come here if you enjoy generous portion sizes and great value. I will for sure be back to sample their other meats and Mexican specialty dishes!
If you want authentic Mexican cuisine this is where you want to be. A very small but intimate atmosphere with some Good tacos!! I got chicken and fish tacos. Chip and pico (they don't really have salsa) the service was fast and polite. The fish taco was more like a fish stick but it was still good. The Chicken was so tender. And the corn tortillas were good as well. I'm coming back. read more
This is Dean family nearby and needed a quick lunch. I'm torn in my review, because the food was very good, but the cleanliness of the restaurant was definitely disappointing. Small eating area that had dirty plates all over the tables, and an open air kitchen, so you could see them cooking your food. They just seemed like a lot of mess all over the kitchen. we got two quesadillas one El, Pastor taco and two steak tacos. All the food was great, so I think it's definitely worth a try. But I would like to see them tidy up a bit. read more
11 days ago
Sooooo good!! Ok, this place may be a hole on the wall, but I tell those are the places that have THE BEST food! Its not much too look at and its nothing fancy but if you want authentic flavors and great taste... this is definitely the spot! read more
It looks like a dive from the outside, but the inside is clean and comfortable. Staff is very friendly. One person spoke English and the rest were only Spanish speaking. That is a sign of a good, authentic Mexican restaurant. We stopped in for breakfast burritos and they made everything from scratch while we were there. You do have to wait a little bit as they cut up the vegetables, etc. It was well worth it. They have green sauce and red sauce available by request. Green sauce was not very spicy to my taste from Arizona. The red sauce was more to my liking. Our breakfast was excellent and we were so full that we did not eat again until dinner time. read more
11 months ago
We ordered a variety of tacos and every single one delivered--bold, clean, authentic flavors without trying to be fancy or overworked. Perfectly seasoned meats, fresh toppings, and tortillas that clearly weren't an afterthought. Simple ingredients, executed correctly. The space itself is casual and minimalist--no gimmicks, no forced vibe--which fits the menu perfectly. It feels intentional: focus on flavor, not distractions. read more
Stopped in after a visit to UMBC and wasn't disappointed. I got the El Ranchito meal. Overall I was pretty pleased with it. The beans and rice were tasty. I would have liked the eggs a bit more runny so I could enjoy that yolky goodness. The steak was pretty thin but packed some good flavor. I think the cactus was done very well. It was great to be able to mix in the guac, sour cream and pico to add to the flavor. Also got the passion fruit drink, super refreshing beverage! read more
Came in for lunch with my family on a Sunday. Ordered at the counter and ate at a table. There is table service, I just think we ordered incorrectly. Typical ambiance of a taqueria, small, cozy and colorful. I ordered the 3 taco plates with Pastor, wife ordered the same with shredded chicken and my kids ordered the same with carne asada. Liked mine but after eating them all I wasn't happy with the amount of fat mixed in with the meat, honestly. My wife's chicken tacos were a little better but not great. The carne asada tacos were the winners with this meal. Really tasty. Chips are not complimentary( come on!) but the salsas were outstanding, especially the hot, red one. Beans and rice that came with the plates were tasty. Seemed like a pretty solid take out business going on, so lots of people like this spot. Go try it out! read more
YES COME HERE! $1.50 TACOS ON TUESDAY! All the meat options for $1.50: carnitas, barbacoa, al pastor, pollo, and carne enchilada. Yummy tacos that come with some cilantro, onion, lime, radishes, and cooked jalapeño or green onion. Comes with salsa verde on the side. Ate SO many tacos, delicious for the price. Def recommend the Tuesday deal!! We waited for a while but it makes sense for 20 tacos. Decent amount of seating in booths. read more
2 years ago
ordered from here once before and really loved the food. So when I finally remembered this place I was happy. I ordered around 8:40pm on a Sunday night. I went in to pick up and everyone was nice and polite. I ordered 3 Taco de Carne Asada and 1 Taco de Carnitas. The carnitas was fried nicely and I liked the saltiness of the pork. Very good and not too hard from frying either!! The carne asada was flavorful as well. Nicely seasoned and not tough at all. Very good. I like mine with cheese so I dd get a side of that. It was an okay size container for $3.99 but just go to the store and buy it. Lol!! I'll be ordering from here, TODAY!! Try it out for yourself!! read more
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Should you swing by this unassuming taqueria? Yes. Actually, hell yes! That's better. The food is mouthwatering and the portions were absolutely tremendous. You're unlikely to find a better bang for your buck. One thing I have to give extra credit for is their use of black beans for refried beans. Why in the world has no one else done this?? Who needs the pinto bean when you have the superior black bean? Absolute genius! I can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
An underrated treasure. I was originally skeptical about this place considering I've had very authentic tacos in California and other places- but, Taquería El Cabrito did not disappoint. They took their time making the food, I didn't mind since I rather know it's freshly made. I ordered the Al Pastor and Chorizo taco. They both were delicious and their salsa verde was actually spicy with a great kick! I wish their Al Pastor had pineapple chunks, but it tasted like Al Pastor nonetheless. Well seasoned and I liked how they gave roasted onion and serrano! Different than most taquerias and I enjoyed it. Definitely give this place a shot. I will definitely come back again. read more
I came to this restaurant through a Yelp review. I love fish therefore I decided to get the Mojarra Frita accommodated with the rice, black beans and salad. I've had this dish many times before in other Mexican Restaurants. Through my foodie experiences I've come to understand the secret to preparing mojarra frita is to marinade the fish with a number of seasonings. Unfortunately this is where they missed the mark, their seasonings were a bit bland. Not to mention, the fish was a tad bit overcooked causing it to be dry and a little chewy. I also felt this way about the rice and black beans, they just didn't sing "Yo amo cocinar" aka I love to cook. On a lighter note, the service and portion sizes were great. The customer service was pleasant, even though the staff member I engaged with spoke very little English. All in all, I'm not sure if I'll come back, but they seem to be good people. read more
2 years ago
When I'm craving Mexican food, I don't usually venture too far from my favorite local joint Taqueria Los Primos because most other places I've tried have been a disappointment in comparison. But, I was running errands in the Arbutus area and decided to give Taqueria El Cabrito a shot and man did my life change for the better. Food - 5/5 I ordered the Hay Oaxaca, which comes with your choice of meat on three different vessels: huarache, sope, and taco. I got it with al pastor, a savory and tender marinated pork that's paired with small chunks of sweet pineapple. The corn tortillas for the taco were toasted to perfection and provided a nice crispy texture. Their green tomatillo salsa also added some bright acidity to cut through the fat and salt, culminating in a well-balanced bite. Sope is a thicker fried corn tortilla, topped with refried beans, mayo, meat, lettuce, and cheese. This tortilla had a much crunchier exterior, fluffy interior, and a flavor reminiscent of the fried wonton strips served with hot and sour soup. The refried beans were unbelievably creamy with a smokey undertone that added to the depth of flavor. The cheese on top wasn't overly salty. As a whole, the sope was wonderfully rich and satisfying, though the flavors of the meat became somewhat lost amidst the medley of toppings. Much of the same can be said about the huarache, which has all the same toppings but on a fried thin corn tortilla instead. If you're a purist and prefer to have the flavor of the meat shine, go with the taco. If you want a flat bread with a nice texture contrast, go with the sope. If you want something akin to tidier nachos, go with the huarache. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the three. Why not just get them all! Value - 5/5 For context, I'm a 6 ft (ok, fine, 5'11") 160 lb male. This $15 entree easily provided enough food to feed me comfortably for two meals if I wasn't such a fata** and overate. Each tortilla was piled high with meat and toppings that spilled with every bite. At a time when some Mexican restaurants are charging $5-9 PER TACO (looking at you Tacombi), this place is an absolute steal, not to mention their $1.50 tacos on Tuesday! Service - 3/5 The lady at the counter was nice. She quickly took my order and called out when it was ready. That was the extent of my interactions with the employees, absolutely nothing wrong about that. You don't come here for the service, you come here for the food. Trust me, you'll be too busy stuffing your face to care. tl;dr Having never been to Mexico or Oaxaca, I can't speak to the authenticity of their food. But everything sure was damn delicious. Come here if you're looking to try something different from the usual, uninspired Tex-Mex fare. Come here if you enjoy generous portion sizes and great value. I will for sure be back to sample their other meats and Mexican specialty dishes! read more
Stopped by after running errands on a wednesday afternoon. There were 2 people outside eating and no one inside. I parked on the side street next to the building. I got the carne asada. It was just okay. I was able to sit in side and wait for my order which took maybe 10 minutes after ordering. Size was plentiful. read more
4 years ago
Nice taco place in this part of town. Not the first time I been here. Food is always done well and not over cooked. Expect a line during lunch time. read more
I totally love coming here for taco Tuesday's. This place doesn't look like much from the appearance, but the taste of their tacos always draws me back again. They offer 5 different types of tacos or pupusas on Tuesdays for just a $1.5: carnitas, al pastor, and chicken, barbacoa, and carne enchiladas. My favorite changes each time, but this week, I thoroughly enjoyed the enchiladas the best . All the tacos are super meaty and each plate of them comes with radishes, onion, cilantro, a roasted chili pepper and a bulb of green onion (so cute!). But beware of the pepper! Depending on the pepper, some are insanely spicy and some are just sweet. Besides their awesome taco Tuesday deals, what really wins my heart over is the size of their drinks. I ordered their house horchata and it came in one of those 32 oz. large to-go plastic containers. To put the size into context, that is two pints. Who needs a pint of beer when you can get TWO pints of spicy and creamy horchata?? I have never seen any restaurants serve their drinks like this. It's so original and refreshing, perfect to wash down the heat from the roasted chili peppers. I ended up drinking one and a half of these by myself because it was so good (I have no idea how it all fit in my belly). This is definitely my go-to spot for tacos!! read more
3 years ago
I have been to quite a few Mexican restaurants in the Baltimore surrounding area, but this one is by far the best. The people seem nice there as well, but more importantly, the food was absolutely amazing. I could not post a review fast enough. read more
I got 3 tacos; a fish, a pork skin and a pork tongue. They were amazing, flavorful and they were each so different so it was Luke having 3 different treats for lunch. I liked how their tacos are served on perfectly grilled corn tortillas. The fish was lightly batter fried and topped with seasoned tomatoes and lettuce. The other two had diced onions and cilantro on top. Lunch was very enjoyable, service was nice and the place is super clean. I really like this place and I'll keep coming back. read more
3 years ago
Been here a couple of times and it's always delicious. They are doing dine in and there's usually plenty of street parking available. The best thing about this place is that tacos are $2.50 a piece. Cheaper than a lot of the places in the area but just as good. I recommend choosing any of the pork and beef options while staying away from the chicken. Their nachos are also delicious. They're about $8-9 and you get a bunch. Worth checking out if you're in the area! read more
3 years ago
Their tacos are terrific! I like to judge a place by the spiciness of their peppers and whew, the first jalapeño i ate was hot! The location is unassuming, but they serve some quality food. Super authentic, and although the pollo taco was quite breast-y, all were still amazing. On Tuesdays four types of tacos are only $1.50!! read more
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I wasn't expecting this place to be THAT good. I called and the lady became frustrated when I kept butchering the names of the dishes, sorry! Her husband picked up and was able to understand my attempt at speaking Spanish. I ordered the Barbacoa platter (beef), 4 Al Pastor Tacos, the Hay Oaxaca, El Moicajete and 2 Horchatas. Horchata - rich, creamy deliciousness that isn't too sweet nor does it have an overwhelming taste of cinnamon. However, it does not have the toasted rice flavor that I love. Barbacoa - it's beef, not goat, BUT IT WAS INCREDIBLE. It was extremely juicy, tender and flavorful. Please keep in mind it contains plenty of fatty pieces. Hay Oaxaca - my brother had it and he said it was fantastic. Al Pastor Tacos - fatty, juicy, tender and plenty on a single semi-fried tortilla. Add a little bit of that red sauce and lime and you're golden. El Moicajete - I'm certain this is a promotional deal because the amount of food you get for $16 is unbelievable. Oh and the quality??? Yeah, it's marvelous. The chicken was slightly on the dry side BUT the flavor was packing. Everything else in that platter was spectacular. Just look at the photo and you'll have an idea just how amazing this is. There is only 1 other place that I love but that's in Laurel. This is only 10 minutes away from where I live. This place is solid. Beautiful. I love it. Please give this place a try. read more
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Best Horchata ever! Came in a quart soup container. Extensive menu. The Moicajete, mixed grill plate, came in a foil baking pan and was enough food for 4 meals. Great value for $15. High quality, clean food. Good Covid safety measures. Convenient parking, outdoor table, indoor tables well spaced, clean bathroom. Service is fast and friendly. No booze, this is a humble eatery. read more
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