Mari Luna Mexican Grill - Pikesville

I have been going here since before this place sold alcohol. I've had many dishes on the menu. Never had anything bad here. The food is always really good. The specials never disappoint. The inside is cozy. The patio is cute. Service is always the best. Lamb tacos for the win.

The day I flew in we came here for dinner! The food here is really good and there are so many options! Great service! They have expanded with out door seating since my last visit!

Found this cute little Mexican place near me. I have to say, I went in expecting the worst. Having come from Texas recently (where you can only find Tex Mex , I didn't have high hopes for Maryland Mexican food. I have to admit, I was very pleasantly surprised! I started with ceviche mixto and a Modelo Especial. The ceviche was really good. Fresh fish and seafood, perfectly tender, with a lot of lime flavor. It wasn't that red sauce stuff they made in Texas, not sweet, just wonderfully citrusy! A perfect start. The chip and salsa were also really good. Light, crispy and not greasy chips with an excellent red salsa. I then moved on the three enchiladas (one crab, one ground beef, and one cheese all served entomatada with a green tomatillo sauce. They were all super tasty. They came with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole on the side. The guacamole was actually pretty darn good all on its own. I added rice and refried beans as well. The rice was the best I have had, but not bad either. The refried beans were really good. The last thing I dove into was the barbacoa taco. It was also quite tasty. Not the most amazing barbacoa I have ever had but tasty with no complaints, other than that I was super full at this point. The restaurant itself was really cute inside, and very clean. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I have to say that I am happy to have found this gem in my neighborhood!

The restraunt has a parking spot and was not overly crowded when we went around 2 on a Saturday. I got the standard margarita and it was perfect. I also ordered two birria tacos for $5 each and Mexican rice. They stuffed the tacos with meat, so it was very very filling. The flavor was also really delicious and the meet tender. The consome that came with it was not as flavorful as I expected considering how flavorful the birria was. The tacos came with guacamole and sour cream and it was some of the gucamole I ever had. We also got shrimp tacos and Peruvian chicken to go. The shrimp tacos were really good. The Peruvian chicken was lacking in flavor and the texture was a bit dry for me. The customer service was good. They were attentive and the food arrived quickly after we ordered.

This place never fails! From nachos to tacos, quesadillas, and burritos--consistently delicious. Margaritas are a winner. The staff is decent, and I've got my favorite crew. chill vibes and delicious food make it a reliable choice.