Rmrkable t1_iwax71w wrote
Little Havana is really nice during summer time since it has a nice view of the city with the outside tables. Would recommend the Cuban bread, it’s top tier 🔥
DfcukinLite t1_iwbhi6j wrote
The food has and will always be complete dogshit.
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DfcukinLite t1_iwblc3p wrote
In my 14 years here I’ve never, except on this sub, heard anyone say anything remotely positive about the food there. Little Havana is a drinking establishment first and foremost followed by a waterfront location. If you’re going there to for food you’re doing it wrong.
Rmrkable t1_iwbmago wrote
Let’s all rely on your opinion👌🏼 thanks for your input boss 🫡
DfcukinLite t1_iwbme89 wrote
Actually it’s the general consensus. Not just mine.
jarandhel OP t1_iwdhpzu wrote
Not everyone is going to agree on food. If you can't recommend Little Havana, where would you recommend?
DfcukinLite t1_iwdimfj wrote
If Cuban is what you seek, Franchesca’s Empanada Cafe is excellent. Sajhoma Resturtant is great Cuban/Dominican food also.
jarandhel OP t1_iwdlaf3 wrote
Franchesca's looks great, though I may end up being a little inauthentic and trying one of their fusion options - that Korean BBQ Steak bowl is tempting me. I'm sure I'll try the more traditional options on the menu too! And not sure what I'll get at Sajhoma, there are a lot of options looking tempting. Thank you for the recs!
achirion t1_iwbrnhc wrote
Little Havana is a huge disappointment. First of all, chips and salsa at a (supposedly) Cuban restaurant? The bread is not Cuban pan, so the sandwich is not a cubano. Arroz y frijoles was not seasoned and the rice over saturated.
The rest of the menu is confused. Onion soup? Wings? Old bay shrimp? Huevos rancheros? Chilaquiles? Tacos AND crab cakes!? It’s like Tex-mex met Maryland and wanted to be a gastro pub.
I wanted it to be good. The location is decent if the day is warm, the cocktails are mid, but the food was a miss.
jarandhel OP t1_iwdhnu1 wrote
Not everyone is going to agree on food. For some people, whether it is authentically Cuban is going to take a back seat to whether the food tastes good. For others, the two are inextricably linked. I can understand both sides - if I've never had something before, I probably wouldn't care so much how authentic it was if I enjoyed it, while if it was something I was very familiar with and had grown up with, I probably wouldn't like it if it significantly deviated from my expectations even if it might be enjoyable if billed as something new. If you can't recommend Little Havana, where would you recommend?
achirion t1_iwdzj1j wrote
> Not everyone is going to agree on food.
> … if I’ve never had something before, I probably wouldn’t care so much how authentic it was if I enjoyed it…
Agreed on both points. While none of the places I recommend are revelatory, I think they are great and represent the Baltimore food scene.
For a casual spot with great food (menu is not static) and solid cocktails - Sally O’s
Maybe a bit late in the year, but crab cakes by some boats - Nick’s Fish House
Deli sandwiches, especially “The Real Italian”, and an Italian market (sauces, wine, premade food, etc.) - DiPasquale’s
While it doesn’t beat spots in Annandale or K-town in NYC, Korean fried chicken - Kong Pocha
Pizza is one of things that Baltimore doesn’t do great, but I have enjoyed it from a couple places -
Wings (there is a redditor with an impressive ongoing review in this subreddit) -
Tacos. The lengua was a disappointment, but the other meat tacos were good. The mezcal and margaritas were awesome - Clavel
Expensive, but great pasta and a broad wine menu - Cinghiale
For a special occasion/to really treat yourself - Charleston
jarandhel OP t1_iwbe9td wrote
Oh wow, their entire menu looks amazing. And not gonna lie, I'm kind of a sucker for a mimosa brunch.
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