Tela Mares - Baltimore

I was a bit skeptical about this restaurant because their website menu was not working and it was in a language I didn't recognize (neither Spanish nor English). However, it was one of the few places that had availability for a large group on Cinco de Mayo, so we decided to give it a try. They offer many traditional Mexican dishes, and I must say, they are exceptional compared to the chain restaurants commonly found in the area. I was really impressed; I had the fish tacos, which were fantastic. My friends ordered fajitas and enchiladas, and they loved them as well. The atmosphere is decent—not fancy, so I wouldn't recommend it for a date—but it wasn't bad either.

I was initially hesitant about this restaurant because their website's menu wasn't functional and it was in a different language (not Spanish or English?). However, since it was one of the few places that could accommodate a large group on Cinco de Mayo, we decided to give it a shot. The food was AMAZING! They offer a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, and they are outstanding compared to the chain restaurants commonly found in the area. I was really impressed with the fish tacos, which were delicious. My friends had fajitas and enchiladas, and they couldn't stop praising them. The atmosphere is decent—nothing too fancy, so I wouldn't recommend it for a date, but it wasn't bad at all.

There's a reason this was one of the only places available on Valentine's Day. The service was terrible. The waiter had to return twice to confirm our orders, and even then, both meals were messed up and had to be sent back. We waited an excessively long time whenever we needed something from him, which made our visit stretch to two hours. Strangely, they never took our menus away. As a consolation, we were each given a free margarita, which was the only positive aspect of the experience. I would not recommend this restaurant and certainly won't return.

The food was outstanding, and the service was quick and welcoming. I would definitely choose to visit this restaurant again the next time I'm in Baltimore, and my friend, who lives in the city, will recommend it to her friends as well. The ingredients were fresh, and the menu offered a wonderful variety. The prices were more reasonable than those at a fast food restaurant, but the quality is in a completely different league. The portion sizes were generous, and I only wish I could have finished everything!

Good food... Waitress treated us like an inconvenience and seemed annoyed to address our basic dining needs. Had to track her down multiple times- to order, and then to get the check. Pricey drinks. But easily one of the better places to eat in this neighborhood. NOT directly in Baltimore city center. Took a taxi to get home after late dinner bc of some questionable characters lingering in streets.