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1. El Mariachi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Mrfiz
Family outing. Some of us had been here before. For us, our first visit. And my spouse isnât wild about Tex-Mex. But what a pleasant surprise. An extensive menu with dinners running between $15. and $25. The scallops, shrimp and lobster dinners are recommended. Two of our party ( including my spouse ) had the steak carne and both enjoyed it. I ordered the chicken chimichanga with rice and beans, onions, sour cream and guacamole. Lots of chicken stuffed into a wrap. It was excellent and so big I couldnât finish it. Others in our party had other dinners. Each was brought out hot from the oven and each was presented attractively. In all dinner for six ran about $165 for a group of six. And we would certainly return.
2. Paladar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By msfiyah01
Still not my favorite location (Annapolis, I miss you!!) , but it's ok.Little bit of a rocky start: We were greeted by a clueless hostess who didn't seem to know that part of her job was to provide us with menus and show us to our tables. My boyfriend has to ask her to give them to us. (HUH?)I checked out the menu before I arrived to see if it was the same as the other two locations I'd been to, and was tempted with an order of free guac if I signed to up receive their emails. It was the most delicious decision I made all day! That was some of the best guacamole I've had in a good long time. Big chunks of fresh avocado and flavorful add ins...mmmm. The guac was served with a mix of fried yuca slices, fried plantain slices and tortilla chips. The fried root vegetable slices are one of my favorite things about Paladar. I'm so glad my boyfriend doesn't like guac... that meant that it was mine, all mine! (MUAHAHAHAHAHA!) And it was really big "small" order too... I almost didn't have room for dinner, and I was VERY hungry when I arrived. Boyfriend got the Spicy Queso Fundido for his appetizer, and never have I seen a man so happy to see chorizo (we don't eat pork in our house). I flicked away the sausage chunks and tried a little of it. It wasn't as good as my guac, but of course that's a TOTALLY biased opinion.I had the Diplimatico Sidecar. Pretty good cocktail. Not as good as my beloved banana colada though (not sure if that is only available at the Annapolis location or of they've discontinued it altogether. Either way, I miss it).For dinner, boyfriend ordered the brisket burger. We had to ask for steak sauce, because despite all the stuff piled on it, it still lacked flavor. A nice smoky/sweet sauce would make the burger amazing. I ordered the churrasco skirt steak. The pinto beans that came with it were... interesting. I appreciated the chef's attempt to add a level of depth and complexity to the side dish by adding a dash or two of cinnamon, but it just tasted... random and kinda weird. The rice was soft and almost mushy. Tasted like some boxed Goya yellow rice. My steak was not nearly as large as the other skirt steaks I saw coming out of the kitchen, and it didn't taste as good as it looked. Even the chimmichuri couldn't help it. It tasted like little more than a grilled hunk of meat. No flavor. A little seasoning before grilling would've gone a long way.
3. La Brasa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Dale O
In the neighborhood where I was having vehicle service, La Brasa was warmly recommended by the service representative at the shop desk. This is an industrial area: to my knowledge, this is one of two eating places available to the general public.The establishment was 2/3 full about 12:40pm. Quick service, orders, delivery: 3 waiters were present for about a dozen tables. I had 1/4 chicken with mixed vegetables and black beans, with soda, for less than $10, plus tip. Chicken was quickly served with two Peruvian sauces on the side, warm; with broccoli and carrots, warm; and black beans (very warm). The sides were served without seasoning - excellent texture. Prices at the low-end of "mid-range"Although I had lunch, a number of dinner entrees were also available. Settings were plain, cozy, and comfortable. Dine within, or take out. Both the restaurant and the available restroom were clean.
