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Name: Tortilleria Sinaloa
Address: 1716 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21231
Telephone: (410) 276-3741
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.22

Tortilleria Sinaloa

1716 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21231

(410) 276-3741
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Tortilleria Sinaloa Menu

Tacos

Steak Chicken

Vegan

Barbeque Pork Beef Tongue Sausage
Meat by the pound

Steak Chicken

Barbeque Pork Beef Tongue Sausage
Tamales

Chicken Pork Vegan
Specialties

Tilapia Taco w/ Old Bay Butter Sauce

Eggs with Sausage & Beans

Quesadilla with Meat or Veggie
Tortillas and Chips

Chips

Kilo of Tortillas
Seasonal Soups

Beef Tripe

Pork with Hominy

Guacamole

Healthy Meal suggestions for Tortilleria Sinaloa

Tacos

Steak Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbeque Pork Beef Tongue Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Meat by the pound

Steak Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbeque Pork Beef Tongue Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tamales

Chicken Pork Vegan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Specialties

Tilapia Taco w/ Old Bay Butter Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eggs with Sausage & Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesadilla with Meat or Veggie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tortillas and Chips

Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kilo of Tortillas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Seasonal Soups

Beef Tripe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork with Hominy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Guacamole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Wayne K.

Best tacos in Baltimore. It won't disappoint.
(5)
Vera L.

I had probably the best tamale in my life here at Tortilleria Sinaloa. It even beats the abuela-made tamales that my roommate's dad would fly up from Brownsville back during my Notre Dame days. That's how legit this is. I tried three things: ~tamale con pollo y queso: standard chicken and cheese in a corn husk ~tamale oaxacalan: seasoned pork-belly tamale wrapped and cooked in banana leaf ~homemade guacamole While Tortilleria Sinaloa is known for their fresh chips and their tacos, they need to be put on the map for their tamales. Especially the Tamale Oaxacalan. Tamale con Pollo y Queso (Chicken and Cheese tamale) PROS -moist and not dried out like Trader Joe's frozen ones -meat was also moist, good quantity CONS -couldn't really taste the cheese but overall was good for a tamale -slightly small for $3 when I've had ones the same size for $2 in Chicago. Then again, those were sold off the bed of a pickup truck so I suppose this isn't really a con if you factor in rent and utilities as well as labor. Tamale Oaxacalan PROS -best tamale I've had in my life -pork belly was so full of flavor: fat melts right into the masa -banana leaf adds a nice tropical scent/flavor but is not overpowering CONS -not the healthiest: tamales are made with lard so the extra pork fat doesn't help with the cholesterol -I didn't order two of these Guacamole PROS -Fresh -can order different sizes CONS -not as chunky as I would like it. I like nice big chunks of avocado to scoop onto my tortilla chips. As mentioned before, I am so sad that I discovered this gem of a place only 2 weeks before I head out of Baltimore. I love it so much I may actually come back and order six tamales for the road. Pictures here: rammiegirl.wordpress.comâ€¦ Enjoy!
(5)
naseem t.

Was stuck in traffic going home near here recently and it was dinner time so I thought I'd give it a shot. I live across the street from Tijuana Tacos, and that and Tacos Tolteca in Dundalk are the only Mexican I've eaten since moving to Baltimore not long ago, so that's my comparison. I ordered the quesadilla, which was small-it used two taco sized tortillas as the sandwich, rather than a larger folded tortilla like most places. The flavor was lacking, and definitely not worth a repeat, since I have excellent Mexican across the street, but I will say it was served with a small container of refried beans, which I really, really do not enjoy and generally never eat, even if they come with my meal. Since my meal was tiny, I found myself digging into the beans, and I have to say they were delicious-from a girl who genuinely dislikes refried beans, these had a great flavor and texture. I also want to add that I told the lady who rung me up that I would be back in a few minutes, and wandered around a little, coming back 15 minutes later (which is generally plenty of time at a place like this). I could clearly see my food waiting, but the two ladies bagging up tortilla chips ignored me for a full ten minutes until a lady came out from the back and handed me my food with no comment. Not expecting great service at a taqueria, but getting my food in under a half hour would be nice..
(3)
Lillian C.

Pretty solid taco place. Not my favorite but those tortillas are top notch and made in house. They fill the tacos to the brim with tasty, flavorful meat and even though I only ordered a single taco, I had three little 1/2 oz containers of sauce which is a nice gesture! I had the menudo which was also pretty good, but a little meager for the price ($9). It was almost all little tripe bits with nothing else (a single green bean looking thing), and a big fat stack of tortillas and some lime wedges on the side. I mean, I was expecting the mexican version of pho because that's what I heard it described as. There was no cilantro or onions in there which would have been nice.
(4)
Diana L.

Everything I read about this place before coming to Baltimore was right. It is so, so good. Really. At first, I was hesitant about Tortilleria Sinaloa because 3.50 for a taco is about a dollar more expensive than it should be, in my opinion. But, fuck it, these are worth it. The tortillas were fresh and hot, and the green and red homemade salsas were a perfect accompaniment to the taco. I ordered one taco and the huevos con chorizo, which was, without a doubt, the best I have ever had. Came with a bunch of fresh, hot tortillas. My boyfriend and I sat at the counter and looked out the window while we ate, savoring every last delectable bite. Meat was perfectly seasoned too. Oh man, this place was so good. Next time I come to Baltimore I know exactly where my first stop will be. Right. Here. Also I bet the horchata is really good, I'm kinda sad I didn't get some. But you should go for it! Rice milk with cinnamon, ugh it's so refreshing. DO NOT MISS!
(5)
Kevin T.

As I prepare to drop Baltimore as one of my frequent haunts, I owe Tortilleria a review. This place has been a mainstay of my lunching routine for a decade. Sure prices have gone up, but whose hasn't? This place churns out homemade tortillas with delicious taco ingredients. In have stuck to the tacos, which I have had all flavors. The pastor and chorizo are personal favorites. The little green and red sauce accompaniments, fantastic. The space is small, so when busy the crowd can be suffocating, especially on a hot day and the tortilla machine running. However, on a quiet afternoon this is a perfect place to unwind, reflect on your morning, eat some tacos and Mexican bebidas and prepare for the afternoon. I will miss coming here and hope they stick around for another decade.
(4)
Rita Y.

I was told by a friend that these were the best tacos in Baltimore - and was not dissapointed. The tacos melt in your mouth. Wrapped in two corn tortillas and filled with meat, cilantro and onions, they are amazing. They give you two salsa toppings to put on as well. The guac is AMAZING here! The give you so much. For 5 dollars you get a medium and it was filled past halfway to the cup. We could barely finish it between two people. The chips were thick and crispy.
(4)
Pat L.

Fantastic tacos. Got the pollo, chorizo and al pastor - as well as some guac with their homemade tortilla chips. Everything was fantastic, I would recommend everything we tried.
(5)
Barathi S.

Have been wanting to try this taco joint for a while so I ordered a few chicken tacos to go. If you plan on eating in be warned there is limited seating. The tacos were simple (in a good way!). Fresh grilled chicken double wrapped in homemade corn tortillas and topped with cilantro and onions. Add heat to your liking with the 2 salsa options they offer. I appreciated the fast and friendly service! Next time I will need to try the guac and homemade chips. The menu is quite limited but what they have they seem to do well.
(4)
Sidney T.

Let me get straight to the point, I've had much better tacos and service elsewhere. Granted, I was in the area and wanted tacos, so I Goggled the place nearest me with the best reviews. The lady who took my order wasn't very friendly, and for me to wait so long for a take-out order, my tacos were not piping hot. I ordered carne asada tacos, and the meat was tasteless, dry, & full of gristle and fat. The green sauce made them taste a little better, although typically all I need is a fresh squeezed lime on my tacos from other places. Furthermore, my three carne asada tacos, which weren't very large, and Jaritos glass bottled Pineapple soda were like $11.
(2)
Eliot C.

Best meal I've had in Baltimore!!!! I'm so happy. I had a Res and Al Pastor taco which were exactly what I wanted. The chips and salsa was delicious. My friend got a Pollo taco and a tamale. She doesn't know what type because she asked the woman behind the counter for the best one (we think it was pork). All in all I couldn't be happier!
(5)
Teresa A.

WOW! I had to give this place a try because of all the stellar Yelp reviews and I am so glad I did. Upon walking in I noticed a huge machine behind the counter that was cranking out fresh tortillas and I knew I was in the right place for tacos! It was very hot in there and very small and quaint and had the family owned feel, complete with toddler running around all over the place! Lol. I ordered a chicken and pork taco, a chicken tamale, and a side of guac. Total was $10. The menu was small and everything is ala carte, which made it easy to order honestly. There were already about 5 people inside waiting for their food so it did take a long while until I got my food. And with the amount of tortillas they were cranking out and wrapping it made me think that they probably sell them to local restaurants in the area... so be aware that other Mexican joints you may go to probably got their tortillas and/or chips from this place. Because they also sold their chips by the bag. Anyway, the food was AMAZING I was in taco heaven. The pork was my favorite with a huge dollop of guac on top. The tamale was also delicious, little overcooked on one end, but it was so much food that it didn't affect my meal at all. FYI, it is cash only! There are only 10 bar seats available and it is super hot in there FYI... also their hours are short, so best for a to-go lunch! Cannot wait to go back!!!!!!!!! BEST TACOS IN BALTIMORE!
(5)
Lauren S.

Woah woah woah, these tacos are the bomb. They're also authentic, so if you're only used to Taco Bell you're in for a surprise. The real gem here is the guacamole. Outside of making it myself, it's the freshest I've ever had. You have to eat here.
(4)
Faye G.

The prices were good, the service was great, and the food was fresh. I will return with my family again. I will try the menudo next time we're here.
(5)
Tiffany T.

So delicious and fresh! This no frills restaurant is the perfect spot to grab take out tacos or tamales, a Mexican Coke or fruit juice, and to head down to the Harbor to sit and enjoy a great dinner. The chicken and barbacoa tacos are triple wrapped so they don't fall apart, are very filling, and taste excellent!
(5)
Bernie C.

I got a kilo of tortillas. That, was so so happy. They came warm and moist and I ate nearly all of them the second I got home. I like that they give you sauce/salsa in little pitchers when you eat there. I like that they double tortilla. I loved how delicious their tacos are. DELICIOUS. I would go for anything cow on their menu, but the tongue tacos were so unbelievably delicious. However. My friends were very unimpressed with the guacamole. And for a mexican restaurant? That's a two star dock. They said it was bland, tasteless, and boring. I told them they all meant pretty much the same thing, they told me to say it in my review anyway.
(3)
Ipek S.

Quesadilla (tasteful), guacamole with traditional style homemade chips (mediocre/good), friendly service.
(4)
Mr R.

This place is amazing. We got a couple tacos and they came with a generous stack of extra fresh tortillas. So soft and delicious. While we were sitting there, they sold probably a thousand tortillas to folks coming in for bulk purchases. This is probably the supplier for other mexican restaurants in the area. Go to this place to cut out the middle-man and get the freshest tortillas you can.
(5)
Diana S.

There's a reason why this is called a Tortilleria and not a Taqueria because the star at this shop are the tortillas in all forms. Don't get me wrong the tacos aren't bad but I've definitely had better elsewhere. I did enjoy the taco de res and both of their hot sauces are so good! The carnitas taco was okay...I probably could have laid on the hot sauce more to bring out the flavor. Oh and the guacamole is a must!! My absolute favorite was the Huevos con Chorizo. OMG so simple but it's the perfect breakfast or brunch for less than $6. A generous portion of chorizo mixed with eggs, a hearty side of beans, and a big stack of warm, freshly made tortillas. It's no wonder that this was voted one of the best breakfasts in Baltimore. Oh and they DO accept credit cards! FYI there are no tables here, only like 10 stools but you won't even notice while you inhale your food. I highly recommend getting the tortilla chips. Thicker than your store-bought chips but still light and crispy to go well with any dip...but let's be real, you want their guacamole for the perfect pairing! We loved them so much that we took a big bag home and they're still fresh even after more than a week has past. Tortilleria Sinaloa is definitely going to be one of my go-to stops whenever I'm in or around Baltimore!
(5)
Diana D.

really, really good tacos. Very small space to eat, but when you're basically inhaling hand-held handfuls of meat-filled corn tortilla's, you won't need much space, i promise! Definitely use the salsas they have on tap. I love spicy food - go with the red salsa if you do too. I regret not buying a second bag of their freshly made tortilla chips. Super crazy crunchy. I've had other fresh tortilla chips that are greasy. But theirs are simply light and not oily at all. Worth the few bucks, any day.
(4)
Aaron S.

Amazing food. The quesadillas are unlike anything you've had. Tamales are rich and the tacos? Well if a sub is about the bread, then how can you beat a taco made 3 feet away.
(4)
Duncan S.

I shared a few tacos, and was super excited that lengua was even on the menu. It was great, but the carnitas and barbacoa were amazingly good, and of course the double corn tortillas had nice texture and flavor.
(5)
Noah M.

Best tacos in Baltimore. Ingredients are always fresh. The tortillas and chips are excellent. Love this place.
(5)
Kirk S.

Let's be super real - tortillas are, by themselves, the most boring things on the planet. They are Mexican white bread. But this place elevates them to the star of the show in a way I never imagined. Tortilleria Sinaloa does one thing super well: tortillas. The place is small, cramped, and is most notable for featuring a huge freakin' tortilla machine. This is definitely a take-out place at its best, which is perfectly fine by me. We got every kind of taco and their chips and guacamole, all of which are hand-made and absolutely perfect in every way. The steak and barbecue tacos were my personal favorites - they really hit the spot in a way only an authentic taco can. The seasoning was adequate but simple, which is perfect in my book: you could meter the spiciness of the tacos with the included sauces. The chips and guacamole ROCKED. The chips themselves were potentially the best tortilla chips I've ever had, to be honest. To hell with store bought chips. Note that their online ordering system seems to be flawed - my order never got through to the store itself - so calling in seems to be the better choice. They were very apologetic for their online system's failure and quickly remedied the issue, though, so no problems on my end. Highly recommended!
(5)
Jami W.

You can NOT get better tacos or tamales in Baltimore. This place is phenomenal. Fast, friendly service and a bright interior make it a total win. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
(5)
Jessika S.

I could swim in the guac, it's AMAZING! Warning: don't get the veggie taco. It's literally filled with a bag of frozen mixed vegetables - no sauce, no freshness, no effort whatsoever.
(3)
Rachel L.

With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away, my friend and I decided to visit one of our favorite Mexican spots to get into the spirit. Tortilleria Sinaloa is located in Upper Fells Point on a street with a few hole-in-the-wall looking spots. However, we had heard great reviews so we decided to give this place a whirl. The first dish we heard wonderful things about was the Tortilla Chips. They're made fresh in the back and they are hands down the best chips we have ever tried. Whenever my roommate and I entertain, we stop at Tortilleria Sinaloa to pick up a bag of chips because they are that good! The chips wouldn't be as amazing though if there was nothing to dip them in. We ordered the Guacamole and were not disappointed. My friend ordered the Cheese Quesadilla for her meal. It was stuffed with cheese and came with a side of beans. There was nothing special about the quesadilla, but it was wonderful nonetheless. I decided to try two of their tacos. The Chicken Taco was so flavorful and juicy and tasted great with some guacamole spread on top. I would definitely go back for more of this. For my second taco, I ordered the Steak Taco. While this one was still wonderful, the steak was a little dry and could have used more marinade. A quick spread of some guacamole and salsa fixes that and it was still very delicious. The entire meal was under $20 making the food a great deal in addition to being wonderful. If you're looking for some great Mexican food in a spot you would normally drive right by, make sure to stop at Tortilleria Sinaloa!
(4)
Dodikins D.

Chorizo (expected) and al pastor (not as expected) tacos were greasy. Lengua could use salt. Barbacoa was the favorite, though I wouldn't come back for it specifically. Guacamole has a lot of lemon or lime. It's good on the tacos since I just forgo adding lime juice, but a bit too sour for the amount of guacamole I like on my chips. Not sure what else might be in the guacamole as the acidity is so prominent. Had gone with a medium ($5), but afterwards, read a review which suggested maybe getting 2 smalls ($1 each) instead. Cramped counter seating.
(3)
Sha T.

Always deliciously good and speedy. I stop here when I wish for some authentic mex. From the al pastor tacos to the chips & guac, Tortilleria never disappoints. For my driving folks, parking can be a bit daunting.
(5)
Laura W.

OMG.....fresh, spicy, and the best tortillas. We were expecting a good taco due to the recommendation we received, but this place surpassed all expectations. We knew the menu was limited, but the tacos did not disappoint. We tried chicken and steak and pork. All were great. The sauces were spicy and homemade and added to the deliciousness. A few stools, a beverage cooler and a tub of fresh tortilla chips, with big bags to go. A great place to pop in and get your fill of tacos and be on you way. We didn't have the opportunity to see the tortilla machine in action, but there's always next time!
(5)
Carl W.

tacos, tortillas, salsas and quacumole were very good. Tamales were OK. Overall, this is a fairly authentic Mexican food experience. I would rate it four stars easily if they provided either a decent seating area or lowered the prices to reflect the fact this is nothing more than a stationary food truck.
(3)
Bernadette K.

LOVE this place! Simple, fresh and delicious! I am incredibly lucky to have this awesome little tortilleria only steps away from my home! I've had pretty much every taco there, the chicken and pork being my favorites. The menu is simple and so are the ingredients. A taco comes with just a mixture of onions and cilantro on top. (I always ask for extra cilantro, since I'm a bit of a feen for it lol). Tacos also come with a few slices of radish if you like a little extra crunch and lime wedges of course. Two incredible salsas accompany whatever you order, a red and a green, both house made...and awesome! And the tamales! Yum! With some bites I'll squeeze on a little lime. With others I'll dip my fork in one of the salsas and dig in. No matter how I choose to take my forkful, it's always a delicious, moist, flavorful, heavenly experience! The later in the day it gets, they tend to run out of these tasty treats (@ least the pork, my #1 fave, and the chicken, my #2). So try and get there earlier if you want a chance to try the tamales! I love that it's small and quaint with Mexican art, history, etc. On a nice day, you can sit on one of the stools, catch a breeze from the open door, jam out to the awesome Latin music and pretend you are actually in Sinaloa. Oh! And if you plan on doing your own Mexican night at home, you can pick up a kilo of freshly made tortillas! Yes, fresh corn tortillas!!! Do it!!! :-)
(5)
Neelam P.

There aren't too many options for vegetarians here, but there's plenty for carnivores! My husband and I got veggie tacos which were filled with flavorful grilled vegetables and put into two warm corn tortillas. I would have loved it if they added some black beans or cheese to this taco to make it more substantial. Don't forget to add the orange sauce/salsa to your tacos, it's amazingly spicy! There's a few seats by the window and the place gets HOT in the summer so be prepared to break a sweat while waiting.
(3)
Milan R.

I'll cut to the point - the tortillas are made on location and are amazingly soft and moist, but the food itself is nothing to write home about. Maybe its the "hole in the wall" ambiance or just the chatter on the internets in the age of yelp/facebook that spreads like wildfire on a dry summer day, it seems more hype than substance. Between the wife and i we shared a fish taco,chicken taco and vegan tacos. The salsa is darn good and the fish/chicken tacos got a nod from the wife. The vegan tacos had tiny portion of boiled green beans,carrots,peas and onions, The string beans/carrots on a taco was a huge turn off, and the lack of any seasoning left me dipping the tacos in green salsa repeatedly. It is not expensive but for the portion it isnt exactly inexpensive either. Expect 4 small tacos to cost you $16, and $4 for a scoop of guac/chips. In a nutshell, if you are a vegetarian then don't expect the food to knock you off your socks. If you are carnivorous, you wont be disappointed but i doubt if you will truly find enough reasons to be excited about the experience.
(3)
Jeannette R.

My steak tacos were very good and I must say the tortillas were great. For some reason though, they were served with a lemon wedge, rather than lime. I actually do use the lime on my tacos so that was a little odd. The sauces were pretty good as well. My party of three dined in, but keep in mind there are only about ten seats in the place. I'll return if I'm in the area.
(3)
Jeannette F.

Delicious home made tortillas!
(5)
Amy H.

Amazing taqueria! Authentic, delicious, fresh. Not open late and only a small counter to sit at, but carry out is great if you live close by. If you live far it's a little trickier - tortillas, in general, do not improve when soggy.
(5)
david T.

Ay gringos, best tacos you're gonna get in Baltimore. Asada is my go to. Do yourself a favor and get yourself one of the $1 sides of guac, put it in your taco, cover it it with green and red salsa and put it in your mouth. Vatos locos brah.
(5)
Floyd R.

Was not what I expected when I went in. No inside seating other than a bar. With that said, it would be a great place for takeout. I thought it was a little expensive. $3 for a regular taco and $5 for a fish taco. With a healthy appetite you will need three to fill you up. They were very good and I would definitely go back.
(3)
Blake C.

OK, here's the deal This place ROCKS. Rocks with a capital R. If it's one thing i know, it's plain, basic, well made tacos. And to start, a legit taco HAS to be a tortilla de maiz. This is not even up for debate. If you see a place using wheat tortilla, turn around and leave. I have been to Mexico sev times, and i love street taco's. Many times they press them fresh. BUT Here's the deal. The corn "dough" they use has a higher content of lard. So does every other place because the more water to corn ratio you have, the quicker it will eventually dry out. Tortilleria Sinaloa has a dough that will use more lard if you are buying by the kilo and taking home, because they want it to last longer for you. NOT if you eat there though !!!!! If you eat in house, they have this super light corn masa that makes this tortilla you have never tasted before. They double up like normal for tacos, but i think you could eat 2-3 tacos no problem single without them falling apart. They are totally amazing. The lengua, the barbacoa, the al pastor, etc are all great. They garnish with onions and cliantro. Classic. That's it. Salsa rojo y salsa verde at the counter. Both home made. Both killer. Dia de los Muertos artwork on the walls. Small, cramped, hot, loud music. The typical, local style Mexican Tortilleria. If you want cruchwraps and dorito crunch tacos and loaded grillers and quesaritos and grande nachos supreme and frozen ice cream with cinn sugar.....stay far away from this place. If you want no frills, basic but fresh made, legit, authentic, eat within a few minutes Mexican style street food, come here
(5)
Scott G.

Stopped here for the first time and was very pleased. Fresh, tasty food served in generous portions.
(4)
Grace K.

Try the chorizo, lengua and barbacoa tacos. Make sure to squeeze the lime on them! They only top the tacos with onions and cilantro - but the warm, fresh corn tortillas are delicious, and as they double wrap them and fill them with so much meat, you almost get two tacos for every one taco you buy. The chips are outstanding. The green tomatillo sauce has a really good flavor. The lady behind the counter was very adorably delighted when I told her I liked it and told me how she makes it. I like the chicken tamale better than the pork, but both are nicely done. The quesadillas are made with queso fresca - a kind of Mexican mozzarella that is a bit thick, but good. The only thing I wish they had would be a few more salsas or toppings to put on the tacos. Oh - the meat in the carne asada taco can be dry, it's hit or miss, probably depending on when they cooked the meat that shift.
(5)
Elizabeth J.

The chips and guacamole are the best part of this small taco joint on Eastern Ave. They have a small seating area of stools at a bar top, but if you grab your food to go it's a great deal and delicious. This is a great place to grab lunch to go when you are craving authentic tacos and fresh tortillas.
(3)
Melanie H.

The chorizo and carnitas tacos here were amazing. Really flavorful, and obviously home made tortillas taste way better than the standard variety. We got chips and guacamole to share, based on the yelp reviews, and would definitely order them again. The chips were thick, crispy, and just taste fresh. I put lime and the green salsa on my tacos and it was perfect. The red salsa is REALLY hot, and I'm a spice lover, so use it sparingly. There isn't much seating, but it wasn't crowded when we went so it wasn't a problem. A lot of people were getting food to-go.
(4)
Emma W.

YES! A resounding yes! The tacos are just scrumptious. As a one-time California native it's so nice to get a real taco on the Eastern seaboard. Double corn tortillas, cilantro and white onion topping, delicious meat. The price is not as impressive as west coast tacos but it's far from expensive and it's really just delicious food. It's certainly helpful to speak Spanish with the cashier but English speakers won't have any problem. The corn tortillas are so wonderful: flavorful and fresh. The chorizo is my favorite but I haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried. I love this unassuming little place!
(5)
Tunaidi A.

Great tacos here, but not sure I'd consider them the best, and definitely not the cheapest, in the area. Definitely check out the al pastor and the lengua. Those are my favorites. It's $3.50/taco, which is a really good deal. But then again, I've seen cheaper and better nearby. I think the biggest win here is that you can order pounds of meat and make your own tacos at home. There's not much seating in Tortilleria Sinaloa, so I wouldn't recommend dining in with a group.
(3)
Brenda K.

Wonderful tacos, tamales and chips made fresh. Spicy green salsa is citrusy and bold. Be prepared to eat your food standing up.
(4)
News P.

A great place!The chips and salsa are perfect.They have an extensive menu and the margarita was delicious. The happy hour deals are perfect. i will come back.
(4)
Julio P.

Wow the food is what you come here for not the seating area. The chicken and pork tacos and chicken or pork tamales are some of the best I have had. The tamales are not made with sweet corn but with masa very authentic. It's what you would expect from a tortilla factory. I have returned twice.
(4)
Cherpumple F.

Probably the best place to get tacos, in and out, no-frills, no-nonsense, Bmore style. With inflation the tacos are now about $3 each, but still so delicious. Tamales are great too. Get their giant bags of chips to take home. You'll be happy you did!
(5)
Keith W.

This is hands down the best place that I have ever had tacos from. Please forget about R&R Taqueria for those Food Network fans; these are better! I ordered the chicken, pork and sausage tacos. The sausage and pork were a smash hit and had a ton of flavor; there was so much pulled pork in the taco it was hard to hold it. The chicken was a little dry but the other ingredients made up for it. The homemade corn tortillas are the icing on the cake and they double-wrap your ingredients with them for added flavor delivery. Don't plan on eating inside for two reasons: 1) it seats about 10 people, and 2) there is no A/C so it is hotter than Mexico in summer inside. To go is your best option but even if you sit on the curb outside and dig in it is worth it. Tortilleria Sinaloa is cash only and English is sparse; it won't matter because the 10-15 menu items translate without a problem. The price is right, I had three tacos and my bill was $10. I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Terry B.

In a town with mediocre to bad Mexican food, this place is true gem. The tortillas--made fresh with the giant tortilla machine in the middle of the store--are the star: fresh, warm corn disks that melt in your mouth. Take home a kilo for next to nothing and even if you toss out most of them (a kilo is A LOT of tortillas), they are worth bringing home. The fillings are superb. The salsas are HOT. The flavors of everything are just right. They keep it simple here, but they do simple exquisitely.
(5)
Semita E.

Excellent! The chorizo tacos were perfect. Have been all over and tried many places but the food and service were great. Definitely worth a try.
(5)
Caleb I.

One would think that it would be pretty hard to fuck up a taco. But if some of the other Mexican food places in town are any indication, that's not the case. This place does it right. If I could eat here every day, I probably would.
(5)
Jack F.

Tortilleria Sinaola isn't about tacos ... it's about the tortilla. The taste and texture along is addictive enough that you could discard the filling and snack entirely on the "made-from-scratch-each-day" tortillas. Oh wait, that's why you buy the fried tortilla chips. Did I mention that it's also reasonably priced between $2.95 and $5.35? [Original Visit: March 2012]
(4)
Ami M.

Their vegetarian options are limited, but what they have is pretty good. Probably the best Mexican I've had out here (I'm from SoCal) - the guac and chips were decent, and the veggie tacos had a great variety of vegetables and were quite flavorful. I'd def come back for the tacos, and I'll try the quesadilla next time too!
(4)
Kevin K.

Overall: A taco place. It's only that, but I don't ask for much if the tacos are good, and these are solid. Authentic attempts and fantastic tortillas are mired slightly by mediocre prep and dryer textures, but flavors and salsas make up. Service is mediocre at best, but for me it's only two blocks away.. takeout here will solve my average taco fix, and I'll return until I find a better option within walking distance. _________________________________ Ambiance: 3/5. Loud music and crowds at 12p on Sundays. Small pickup at the front, large cooking space filled with grain bags everywhere, employees emerging every few minutes. Colorful and festive but it's clearly meant for takeout. _________________________________ Service: 3/5. Brief and to the point. A bit slow, both in service and in prep, and we saw some quibbling over a purchased item with a customer before us. The order we placed was also partially wrong (two tacos mixed up), so check before you leave. _________________________________ Drinks: 3/5. I try to avoid soda, but there are plenty of bottles including the glass-coke. No alcohol of course. _______________________________ Food: 3/5. Tried 5 different tacos for lunch on Sunday. All served in piping hot tortillas.. double wrapped, soft, grainy, and hearty. Tacos fall apart a bit, but otherwise shells are great. The green sauce is very refreshing, earthy flavor. The red sauce is heavy vinigraitte, earthy, and hits with a dry spice in the back that doesn't quite work with most flavor profiles. (best-to-worst). 1.) Steak - Lightly dry, but delightful in texture, palate, and flavor when splashed with accompanying lime and green sauce. It really comes together, more than the others, and is my go-to next visit. 2.) Fish - Lightly dry but flakey and full. Served plain on the shells but cup of pico per taco. Pico is onion-heavy but very refreshing. A light sauce would add some needed moisture. 3.) Barbacoa - Earthy profile, spongy texture lost in the richness of the tortilla. More spice like the chorizo but kept in check, meat flavors mixing with grainy tortilla flavor. 4.) Chorizo - Rather spicy--and over-spiced--flavor takes away from the meat. Onion and jalepenos help give it some levity though it still comes across heavy and sticky. 5.) Chicken - Good flavor, goes well with grain, but too dry texture, crispy on edges and only the largest pieces remain juicy.
(3)
Jade C.

I love how this is a small business run in Fells Point. They still make all of the tortillas by hand, so that's why there are a million stacks of maseca. The tortillas were great. My friend brought me here and I tried the veggie tacos (bad move). I think I am spoiled by the vegetarian tacos at Sabor del Parque, so I assume they will be good. Here's the thing to remember - Latino food isn't really geared toward your vegetarian taste. The veggie tacos here were basically a can of mixed vegetables on a tortilla. My friend ordered the lengua and pork and enjoyed it, but all of the tacos were no frills. At $3.50/taco, the price was high (my friend noted that before this place became popular, they were less expensive). Anyway, if you're going to try any other option, but vegetable, I'd at least recommend giving Sinaloa a try.
(3)
Cynthia L.

This place has about 20 things on their item and the place seats about 10, so I'm sure if it gets crowded, you won't be sitting inside. Overall, I would give this place 3.5 Stars. Lengua taco was amazingly done, meat was tender, and tortilla was fresh. Pork tamales & chicken tamales. So, I've been told that Mexican tamales are almost never cooked in banana leaves. The pork one came in a banana leaf and the chicken one in a corn husk. The pork tamale was super wet, grainy and just not tasty at all. The chicken tamale was better but pretty dry. Question: why are tamales from the same restaurant wrapped in different kinds of coverings for the same food? So, I may not be a Mexican foodie expert, but I Do know the difference between AMazing Mexican and ok and this place kind of fell in between those 2.
(3)
Jon G.

This is regularly my first stop on my annual trip to Baltimore. Hands down the best "old school" tacos I've encountered. The corn tortillas are hand - made daily and good enough to eat on their own merit. They have a small selection, but the tacos are each superb. Chicken, beef, fish sometimes, and my favorite - chorizo. The tacos are double-shelled, and are topped appropriately with an onion - cilantro - olive oil garnish which is just perfect. Very small eat - in area...but honestly who cares?
(5)
Nikki M.

If you never been to Mexico or a Hispanic Country and don't know how real tacos should taste you would probably believe these tacos taste good this is the worse tacos I have ever had no flavor cilantro and onion no tomatoes . Tacos is bland meet has no seasoning short of salt. Terrible terrible only reason I gave this place one star is because their tortilla chips taste ok. As for the tortillas completely fake made from Maseca corn powder.
(1)
Tevona R.

Delicious, Delicious, Delicious. I had 2 chicken tacos and 1 barbacoa and they were all delicious. Although, I do prefer the barbacoa. Just thought it was a little better than the chicken. The guac was just ok. It could use a spicing up but all together the food was great. I also had a tamale and it was delicious, just wish there was a little more meat. BUT I'LL BE BACK. FOOD WAS GREAT
(5)
Felix F.

I've stopped in on this place a few times since 2012, when i first heard of it. Every time i leave with a smile on my face and a full sense of satisfaction. You don't understand the ridiculously strong craving for authentic mexican food after having it in Mexico. That being said, this joint is kickin in the flavor department. I've had the chicken, steak and pork tacos on separate occasions and have always been able to satisfy that craving. The meats are tender and very juicy. The spices are strong without being overbearing and compliment the meats very well. I've also had the pork pazole (soup). Deliciousness abound! Unfortunately, there isn't much in the way of seating but that can be forgiven with the quality of food. I'd also recommend trying the chips and tortillas which are made fresh in shop. Oh! How could i forget the chorizo?!! If you have a chance and like spicy, try the chorizo sausage. Either in taco form or by the pound. It's the best! All in all you will love this place if you love Mexican.
(5)
Michelle H.

Oh good God, those chips are amazing. I dream of the next time I can get down here just to have them. Crunchy, light and perfectly salted. If you're a guacamole fan, I do recommend getting an order - very freshly made and tasty, albeit a bit on the pricey side. We ordered 5 different types of tacos: res, pollo, barbacoa (x2) and a tamale. I enjoyed my barbacoa taco with pineapple. It had all these flavors and textures in a single bite, and as many have commented, the freshly made tortillas are the shining star. I thought the tamale was just okay, the masa to filling ratio seemed off (meaning there was not enough filling to go around) but it was flavorful and the texture was spot on. While there is already some green salsa on the inside, I found it that much more enjoyable when I drizzled some more on top. The res taco was a bit on the dry side, the pollo was decent and the original barbacoa hands down was the favorite. All that food plus a couple of bottled drinks ran us $27. While it may seem slightly pricey because they are on a smaller side, you can tell you're paying for freshness, which more than makes up for it. Don't forget to bring cash with you, because that's all they can take, and just to be on the safe side - order the largest bag of chips you can get your hands on, you can thank me later.
(4)
Jessica F.

I have been wanting to try this place for months and was finally excited to have a reason to be in the area during the day. The first thing that excited me-freshly made tortillas for sale! For $2.30, you can get a kilo of them. This is one of the biggest things I miss about Texas. I never knew how sorely I would miss being able to go into the grocery store and buy at 20 pack of freshly made, hot tortillas. The store front is small with a limited seating area and it is very, very warm in there. But my chicken and beef tacos came out quick and fresh. They are served with a generous side of two very spicy salsas and many limes. I was happy about the tortillas but to have so many limes at my disposal put me over the top. Along, with buying individual meals, you can purchase large quanities of cooked chicken, beef, etc. I had a chance to chat with the owner, a very nice and down to earth guy. I look forward to coming back and bringing a few friends.
(5)
Crystal B.

Best authentic Mexican food I have ever had in Baltimore. I now live in San Diego and undoubtedly the Mexican food here is amazing, but I also have had the chance to go to Southern Mexico regions frequently and can definitely say that Sinaloa is as authentic as they get! I love the tacos and the fresh guacamole and chips that I often buy just to take home!
(5)
Andrew L.

While I do think this place is authentic, I've had much better. Strangely, this is one of the highest rated (on Yelp) Mexican restaurants in Baltimore. It is worth a visit, but sub-par by my New York Mexican sensibilities. I'm likely just spoiled by having so much great local Mexican.
(3)
Jessica K.

Got a little lost coming here but so worth it!! I tried the pesca tacos and pollo tamale. Both were so good. My favorite would probably be the fish tacos, the fish pieces were big and juicy. The homemade tortilla chips were crispy and yummy!!
(5)
Devonshire B.

Oh. My. God. If you want authenticity, bold flavours and mouth-watering beauty, then you have GOT to try this place. It's not the typical sit down joint. It's more for take-out, but there is eating space lining the walls (although it gets crowded during the day due to popularity). The tortillas are 100% fresh, handmade, and delicious. I'd highly recommend the res/steak, carnitas/pork and barbacoa/bbq. They are out of this world!!! I'd stay away from the chicken, as it tends to be dry- from my experience. They give you a huge share of sauces (3) and lemons as well, for garnishing and emphasizing the awesomeness. The next time I go, I will be ordering a bag of their fresh tortilla chips! Feel free to pamper yourself and give them your business.
(5)
Paloma P.

Excellent tacos! I'm from Southern California, and these are the closest to authentic tacos to me! Just like back home! The chicken tacos are juicy and charred, and the onions and cilantro add a fresh flavor. Chips and salsa are to die for!
(4)
Justin H.

This place speaks to me. Honest, approachable and no frills tacos prepared and served by a few really pleasant ladies. Be sure to grab a kilo of fresh (and warm) tortillas to take with you.
(5)
Vicky D.

How is it that I've never reviewed this place?! I feel ashamed. This is my favorite taco place in Baltimore since it's the most authentic I have tasted since moving from California. As you can see from other Yelp reviews, they have a variety of meats including lengua, but al pastor will always be my favorite taco anywhere. They only seem to have it here once in awhile, and I recommend you jump on it when you get the chance. It's a little greasier and spicier than your average taco, but soo worth it. The tacos are small and around $2-3 each, but they come with salsa and are pretty well stuffed with meat/filing and topped with onion and cilantro. You can buy fresh tortillas and chips which are super cheap and delicious. I spoke with the owner once and he was very nice and appreciative of the good feedback we had to give. I also saw him talk to someone from Sound Garden about catering a free lunch for them, so it sounds like they're very community-oriented and YES! they do cater! For anyone who has never had an authentic Mexican taco, or has but cant' find a good place in Baltimore, this is it.
(5)
Kristaps P.

I've come back several times since first visiting. This place is awesome. The seating can be tight, but the tacos are amazing. Best if you are planning on take-out.
(5)
Rob C.

Excellent tacos, though I'm somewhat partial to Cinco de Mayo next door. The huevos con chorizo for breakfast is awesome.
(4)
Andrew W.

I honestly don't know where the good reviews are coming from. My fiancee and I walked in with moderately high expectations. We had read all of the great reviews on Yelp, and had been spoiled by a fantastic taqueria that sits kitty corner to us in Upper Fells. Having just moved to the city and having had a taste of some pretty good tacos elsewhere, I thought I had just hit the goldmine of living in a city with multiple fantastic taco joints. Apparently not. As we walked into the cramped confines of the restaurant, it was packed, so we resolved to order our tacos to go. The woman behind the desk seemed annoyed to be taking our orders, even before we had spoken a single word and were just taking in the menu. My fiancee ordered first, and asked for no cilantro to be added, as she has a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap (seriously, check it out: bit.ly/Pc0bCy ). This seemed to be the final straw for any semblance of customer service that the woman had deigned to give us. She spoke extremely softly and not directly at us, which made it very hard for us to hear her over the sounds of the kitchen, and she got increasingly impatient with us as we asked her to repeat herself. When it came to be my turn, I asked for two Al Pastor tacos, as the quality of these have become my standard test for new taquerias. I also asked for no cilantro, and asked if they had cheese that could be added to it. The woman glared at me for a moment, and when I continued looking at her waiting for a response, she finally said, "No." So, okay, fine. I've had fantastic food before from places with abysmal customer service. I can also respect that if you believe you're serving up the best authentic Mexican food around, you get to dictate what you do and do not put on your menu. We waited while three other customers came, ordered, received their food and left, before we finally got our food. After the sad excuse for customer service, the ridiculously long wait, the food should have been something better than a C+ in quality. It was not. The meat was lacking flavor, and the only saving grace was their green sauce, which was only a B in quality itself. I know it's a "cool" thing right now to find hole-in-the-wall restaurants that do "authentic food" and won't compromise with American standards. I am generally a fan of such restaurants, but I do require the quality to be there, and it simply is not here. If you simply want to be seen walking into such a restaurant to uphold your hipster cred, then fine - but don't tell me that the food is better than anywhere else. Tijuana Tacos is a 5 minute drive away, and that's where I'll be keeping my business. The staff is friendlier, willing to doctor up your tacos the way you want them, and the food is light years ahead of this place. I won't be back.
(2)
Michelle B.

Sinaloa still gets 5 stars but I had to update my review and say; a kilo of tortillas is a lot! For $2.50 it is a crazy good deal as you get about 35 reasonably sized and absolutely delicious corn tortillas. Now to figure out how I'll eat all of them... Oh, and this time around I brought my sister along (a serious taco lover who lives in NYC) and she claimed the chorizo taco to be the best she's ever had. Trust her, she knows what she's talking about.
(5)
Laura A.

I don't understand why people gave this place 5 stars. Or why this place was voted number 1 taco place in Baltimore. Maybe it's just the fact that I grew up eating LEGIT Mexican food everyday, or just that there's no such thing as great Mexican food on the East coast. Either way, here are the things we disliked: 1) For myself, I ordered 2 carne asada tacos, a pork tamale, and a Mexican coke. My husband ordered 2 tacos de pastor (special for that day), a tilapia taco($5.50 each), and a Mexican coke. We also ordered a small bag of chips. When she told us our total was $27 I about fainted, and it was NOT due to the extreme heat outside AND inside this small "restaurant". When I went to give her my card, she said cash only, ok I'll just go to the atm down the street. Once outside, I told my husband we should just leave! $27 for 6 tacos, 2 cokes, and a bag of chips is WAY too much! 2) My carne asada tacos were G-R-O-S-S. No flavor to the meat whatsoever, and super dry. My tamale was not even cooked all the way. The masa should be a bit spongy, and this was completely wet. Almost like they just steamed them for 2 seconds. 3) My husband's fish taco was super salty. His tacos de pastor were super dry, flavor was ok. The only things we liked about this place, are the chips, the tortillas and the salsa. The chips were freaking awesome! With lime and salsa, the chips were pretty much my meal since I forced myself to eat my tacos. The tortillas are homemade and remind me of my grandma's, so I'll give them a thumbs up. The salsa was, meh, I make better salsa. Lesson learned. No more exploring for Mexican food out here. I'll stick to making it myself.
(1)
Elana K.

- If we're making enchiladas or tacos, we always stop here to pick up tortillas. Store bought does not compare. And a half-kilo is more than plenty for 2 people! - The huevos con chorizo is the most delicious and economical breakfast ever! Even my husband
(5)
Jennifer I.

best tacos in Bmore! super cheap but not stingy on ingredients -- got the beef taco which came with succulent pieces of meat topped with plentiful radish garnish. be sure to ask for the extra green salsa. the corn tortilla itself is to die for. the workers here are also very friendly.
(4)
Linette G.

I'm Mexican and this is the only place that I know in Baltimore with really authentic Mexican tacos. The ingredients are fresh and the tacos are prepared just like they would be in Mexico. Open face on 2 corn tortillas (made daily in house) with a hearty serving of the protein, and sides of radish, onion, cilantro and green and red salsa. Seriously, these tacos are legit! I LOVE THEM and the owners are so friendly! The flan is also super bad ass and is made in house with fresh ingredients. I took a slice to school with me and let some friends try it and they basically stole it from me because they couldn't get enough. Oh and they have glass bottle coke, my favorite!
(5)
Blair B.

The only truly authentic Mexican we've found so far in Baltimore. The pollo tacos have the char of a grill. The pork tamale was just as I remembered from my time working in a Hispanic community years ago. Eat in area is very warm hot days. The sauces are very good. Not overly hot but just the right kick. Delicious. I only wish there were more places like this tiny gem around the city.
(5)
Gerry S.

I've been to Arizona and California and I've eaten where the locals tell me I can get the best Mexican food, and I have NEVER found tortillas as good as back home in Baltimore, at Tortilleria Sinaloa. They're so achingly fresh and perfect that they never feel like a mere conveyance for the filling in their tacos. And the fillings are so tasty - and the salsas are SO TASTY - that the tortillas have to be really something to hold their own. But they do. A shout out to the delicious, smoky red salsa too. You, my friend, hurt so good. I'm always sorry I ate you, but never sorry enough to not go back. If you want further proof that this is some real Mexican food, stop here for lunch on a Sunday. You'll find a line out the door of abuelas waiting to buy a chilo of tortilla for Sunday dinner.
(5)
Gaby G.

Over rated mexican place. Food is OK and the plantillas are home made. Flavor is a bit off and needed salt. Funny was to hear music from Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic but no mexican music.
(3)
Stephanie I.

We love coming to this place. The tacos are really yummy. The meats are definitely on the drier side, but the salsas and the lime on top help out. The tortillas are really good. We always pick some up if we are making our own tacos or fajitas at home. The guacamole is always delicious and they give you a good size portion! We'll continue to keep going there! Cash only!
(4)
Champika F.

Possibly some of the best tacos I've had on the east coast. The chips are also fresh and amazing.
(5)
JJ J.

Have come back many more times and simply put, one of the best hole in the walls in Baltimore. Tacos reign here: Barbacoa or Lengua are the best bang for your buck. If you wanna splurge, fish is the best but pricey. **TIP** Be sure to get a side of Guacamole. (Small is $1, Medium is $5, etc.) Might wanna just grab two smalls.
(4)
Cherri B.

Best Mexican spot in Baltimore! Maybe even on the East Coast!
(5)
Nia L.

Good but wasn't blown away. Guacamole and chips had too much lime for my taste.
(3)
Kiran P.

I can't say enough great things about this place. I have even called my friends in LA to tell them how good the tacos are. They make the tortillas by hand every day. The meat is wonderfully flavored. And they don't use any nonsense ingredients! These are real mexican tacos!!! A must have is the guacamole. I don't know how they do it, but it is so fresh for the winter. The taste is so good, I could eat it on its own. Try to come here when it's not lunch hour. The place gets packed and there are only a few bar stools to sit at.
(5)
Lauren W.

I had very high hopes for this place, hoping to compare it to my favorite tortilleria in my town of Philly. I was excited to find a place that made and sold fresh tortillas by the bushel, and also had a kitchen turning out hopefully delicious tacos. Not so much. To be fair, I had had a long day of drinking just prior, so the details aren't precisely crystal clear in my memory. But I know I ordered a medium bag of tortilla chips, a small order of fresh tortillas, and their current special tacos al pastor. The lady at the cashier was not unhappy, but not friendly either. Total came to nine dollars and change, nearly ten dollars for my order. This detail, I remember very clearly. I thought okay, maybe these are the best tacos ever, so no big deal. When I get back to my friend's place, I checked my bag to see the chips, the tortillas.. and the one taco in my takeout container?? Seriously?? They charged me six dollars for ONE, for one SOLO pork taco? Not a huge taco, not even a great taco. Six dollars for one good, but fairly average street taco. No thanks. Not again. I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, considering the multitude of great reviews on the site. So listen to everybody else's reviews and try this place for yourself.. but for your own sake, double check how many tacos you're getting before you fork over your dollars.
(2)
Laura G.

Best tacos you'll find in Baltimore. Real street tacos with lots of meat; which is maybe why it's a little expensive. Bring an extra $2.50 for a kilo of tortillas to take home! They also sell the taco meats by the pound.
(4)
Yeti W.

A true gem in Baltimore. I always try to bring friends visiting from out of town to this place. I wish I lived closer so I could make it a weekly routine.
(5)
Jen K.

Good, but certainly could be better--3.5 stars. I rounded up because they're a local business. I've been here several times, and still do not understand why everyone says its "THE BEST!". They serve authentic tacos (i.e. with cilantro + onion, not lettuce + cheese) and the service is friendly and fast. You can, indeed, get a large stack of tasty corn tortillas for cheap. My favorite thing about this place is the decor! On the other hand, their hours are terrible. I lived a 4 minutes walk away and still could barely manage to get there when it was open. I've also *gasp* had tastier tacos; in fact, I find them rather bland before I douse hot sauce on them. Furthermore, if you actually think about it, it's not so inexpensive for what you get. In sum: Definitely worth it if you're in the area, but I wouldn't suggest going across town for them or anything.
(4)
Clark S.

Fresh hot tortillas, made right before your eyes. Grab them by the kilo for $2.50, keep them in the rear window of your car and they'll still be warm when you get home for dinner. Pop some in the freezer and thaw them when needed. If you want some super fat tortilla chips, this place is the hookup for some serious greasy thick chips. Coming from Denver, I'm still searching for a place with Chubby's or Taco de Mexico style burritos and tacos de adobada, which this place does not deliver (nor does it have horchata), but the tacos here are delicious and service is fast, the salsa verde is nice and smokey.
(4)
Joseph K.

Overall, the restaurant is bumped up to a solid 4, and I have to mention the pozole. Just for the pozole, it deserves a 5. This was my first time having pozole..it lived up to the hype. Pozole is a soup or stew from Mexico. It starts with a deep red savory broth of various mexican flavors such as cumin, oregano, bay leaves...and it gets that red color from a mixture of various chilis like ancho, guajillo, etc. Its rich succulent homestyle flavor comes from pork, most likely bits of pork shoulder and pork shank. It stews and all the flavors blend together perfectly. Then goes in the hominy. Hominy is a type of corn kernel and this is what sets pozole apart from other soups. As it stews, it softens up. It holds it's texture on the outside like a thick membrane, a good bite, and the inside is soft kind of like a bean. It's a great source of fiber i'm sure. The pozole is served to you in a small plastic bowl with a side of condiments (onions+cilantro, lime, their homemade green spicy chili sauce), and a small basket of literally about 12 tortillas. No joke. 12 of their homemade tortillas. If you love tortillas as much as I do, you'll love this. The soup doesn't look like much, but the bowl is fairly deep. Squeeze some lime in the soup to add that acidic contrast to the rich meaty soup. put some onions+cilantro into the soup as well. Great texture and that raw herbiness to add more complexity. Rip the tortilla in half to a more manageable size and you use it as a paddle. You move stuff onto your spoon in the other hand. Take bites of the hominy and fall of the bone amazingly tender pork all socked in the rich broth. As you do this, the tortilla soaks up the soup and you take bites of it. Grab another piece of tortilla and repeat. You get this rich deep non overpowering broth with fork tender pork and this bite and delicate texture of the hominy. I was stuffed. I love tortillas. And now I love Pozole. It's something you probably can't get in many places. It's not a very American type of dish. It's awesome. If you're getting over a cold, this soup makes your life 10x more bearable. Oh man, as winter comes upon us ...I know where to get a comforting bowl of soup, pozole style.
(4)
El J.

THIS PLACE IS THE WORST KIND OF TOURIST TRAP ( they're going over charge you because they know you aren't coming back) !!!!!!!!!!!!! There's no menu just some faded writing on a chalk board. I ordered a steak taco and got FOUR at (3.99 a apiece ) And there is no KILO of NACHO"S They have a small 1.80 a med 3.03 and a large 5.50 bags !!!!!! The so called Steak taco is 1/4 to 1/2 cubes of maybe top round with no flavor except onion and cilantro that are added the tortilla that were ascold as the meat ,Futhermore the salsa's where just as bad as the taco it self . So for $17 dollars I got 4 tasteless taco's a $3 bag not so great nacho chips that where visble greasy and a 1.25 can of soda ?
(1)
Donna H.

These tacos are the real deal, served fresh, hot and quick - I had the fish and my husband had the barbacoa and we both finished up with carnitas. I liked everything about our visit here, except the fact that I only had room for two tacos - Pittsburgh doesn't have anything quite like the taco places we love, and we are already saying to ourselves "It's only four hours away."
(4)
Eric W.

I love the fish tacos, the fish pieces were big and juicy. The homemade tortilla chips were also crispy and yummy!! A bit pricey but overall nice place to try out.
(4)
Justin K.

So we finally got a chance to stop here on our way home from the gym one afternoon. I was excited because I have heard great things about this place. We went right for the tacos, I had the beef tongue and my wife had the chicken. We also had a side of guac and chips. The beef tongue was good, but lacked some flavor, once you add one of the hot sauces that are provided to you, red or green, it punches the flavor of those tacos right up. The chicken tacos had that great charred flavor and were delicious. The tortillas themselves were very good, pliable and delicious, the perfect vessel for meats. The big standout for me was the fresh guac and chips. Darn it those fried morsels were delicious! The only thing I could say bad about the chips is I wish that they had a little more salt on them, but that is just my preference. I will certainly be back, I liked the tacos, and I will probably try the chorizo next.
(4)
Anneke M.

CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY I LOVE THIS PLACE. It's a little hole in the wall place on Eastern Ave, you could easily drive by it and not notice it, but stick your head in and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the warm interior, the smell of freshly made tortillas, and how little English the people speak. There are some stools at a counter around the front of the store, but this really is a pick up and go kind of place. And, as has been said before here, these tacos are the real deal. They are authentic, so don't expect the dense, processed tortillas you would find at a tex mex/fresh mex place. Tacos are garnished with cilantro, onion, a few radish slices, and lime. You're given a smoky green salsa and a hotter reddish orange that compliment the meat extremely well. People tend to drift towards the steak or chicken because they are familiar, but the real winners here are the barbacoa, the chorizo, and the al pastor. Go out of your comfort zone, you won't regret it! The chorizo is super flavorful and the barbacoa is delicious as well. Also, the tacos might seem a little pricey, but they give you double tortillas and are generous with the meat so I always end up splitting the meat and making double the number of tacos that I ordered, so you definitely get your money's worth. The chips (made in house as well) are fantastic as well, super fresh and delicious. Get some chorizo tacos, a mexican coke (with real sugar!) head down to the water and enjoy! , A definite win in my book!
(5)
Michael C.

Sinaloa serves a pretty mean taco for the East Coast, and by far the best I've tasted in Baltimore so far. Of course, stuff in LA/California still outdoes it, but my stomach had a good time here. Make sure you buy the chips and guac, they're freshly made and tasty. I've tried many of the taco varieties, and have yet to be disappointed (so far, I can recommend the carnitas). Metered street parking in front.
(4)
Richard L.

My favorite thing about this place is the fact that it sounds like a dying steam engine trying to escape from the clutches of a half animal, half machine kraken with the brain of a brilliant scientist lodged firmly in a crystal dome, covered in electrodes that can convey every emotion...except love. That or the delicious, amazing, freshly made tortillas that are smothered in the kind of meats that you generally eat in America with some suspicion, but you eat in Mexico with a hearty, "it's LOCAL and ORGANIC". Mexican tacos make me enter the bathroom a few days later with the entire "wheel of time" cycle by Robert Jordan in order to evacuate my bowels and my dignity. The tacos from tortilleria sinaloa are the exact opposite. So I guess they make me go up to the roof, with a single book that is clear and concise, like maybe "the stranger" or "franny and zooey". Their version of tacos el pastor are excellent, with the right amount of fruity sweetness to go along with their rather lovely combination of spices, roughly done. Their barbacoa is excellent, the beef tongue is finger lickin' good (ho ho ho) and everything else is great. Of the two sauces, the red one is a chipotle concoction that I would happily slather all over my body before satanic dances in the night, and the green one would be slathered, sadly, because it is really damn hot. This is a good thing. Anything being slathered is good, as a rule. The slices of radish are fresh and delicious, and though there is a bit of cilantro it is not overpowering. You can request the onions and cilantro on the side as well. Even the limes are bursting with limey flavor and juice. The mexican sodas are all made with cane sugar which greatly changes the consistency of the flavor as well as the texture upon the tongue - when had in conjunction with excellent tacos, it is like taking a trip to san carlos without the requisite tattoos, spring breakers, and jellyfish stinging you. Oh, the jellyfish. How I hate you. On an interesting note, most of the mexican places in the city buy their torillas from this place in bulk, so if you are eating mexican somewhere and the tortillas are delicious, they are probably made at this location. Why not save yourself some time and trouble and just come here, honestly? If you see a hungover asian guy wearing rayban new wayfarers eating a plate of tacos and smelling vaguely of terrible life choices and whiskey, say hello, because that's me, buddy.
(5)
Grant E.

Damn this place is good. My dad and I had been her once before last year and we decided to get some food here for the Ravens game. We got an array of tacos (pork, chicken, steak) along with a bag of chips. Not only does this place have tacos, but also tamales, soup, and Mexican sodas - made with REAL sugar! Although the prices are a tad high, the food and complimentary salsa spread are always worth it. The restaurant itself is small inside, but there are a handful of bar stools if you need to sit down. Anyways, the food tasted great. I had chicken and pork and both were great, a huge step above Chipotle or any other standard Mexican-fare. The salsas paired great with the tacos, and the chips were out of this world - crispy, crunchy, and fresh. This place is a great find for anyone wanting some amazing Mexican food.
(4)
Dan A.

Came here after hearing many good things about this place. I went around lunch with a friend. The restaurant is quite small inside, with space We tried res, barbacoa, lengua, and chorizo tacos and some guacamole. The tacos were a bit bland at first but adding some salt really brought out the flavors. The res (steak) were a little dry though while the barbacoa and lengua were a bit greasy and somewhat lacked texture. My personal favorite was the chorizo. It was quite flavorful and packed in a hint of heat which was nice. It too, however, was a little greasy. Despite all that, the tortillas were really, really good. The guacamole was very fresh and well made. I love good guacamole and I was very happy with Tortilleria Sinaloa's :) The tacos came with limes, cilantro, and diced onions. There were also two different hot sauces that one could add. The brown-red one was pretty spicy while the green one was milder. Both were good though I preferred not to add them to the tacos as it seemed like it covered up the flavors of the meats. One thing to note is that the seating area in the restaurant is REALLY small and crowded. If you go during the wrong time, you may have trouble finding a place to sit and eat. Of course, if that's the case, you can just carry out your tacos :) The prices were a bit on the high side, though not unreasonably so. The taco places I've visited in Columbia (Lily's Mexican Market) and Elkridge (R&R Deli and the Route 1 Taco truck) had as good or better tacos for cheaper, though they are all a good drive away from Baltimore City. They did not have as good tortillas though Lily's comes close. Overall, it's a decent place to get authentic Mexican tacos if you are in the area. If you live or work in the Howard County suburbs, I'd probably opt for the aforementioned stores instead but if you live nearby, it is worth a visit... though the Taco Truck that's parked occasionally on Broadway in Fells Point is also a (slightly) cheaper alternative.
(3)
Eric O.

Tacos are OK Better in California But hey, chips are great
(3)
Bethany A.

Amazing food! Love the steak tacos. The guacamole is delicious. My favorite Mexican place in Baltimore.
(5)
Anastasia U.

Hands down the best mexican food I have had in my travels. I have been all over, Cali, TX, KC, MO, MI, FL...you name it. I always find mexican restuarants to go to since it is one of my favorite foods. This place was unbelievable! I ended up going back for more, they make the tortillas right in front of you. They come out warm and delicious. I tried the pork, chicken and beef tacos and they were all equally good. Definately a must if you go to baltimore.
(5)
Michael S.

Great little taco joint. The tortillas are made on the spot using a big machine. The little sauces are awesome.
(4)
- J - -.

I mean, come on. This is just so good. It's fresh, fast, cheap, and not greasy. It's everything I want in mexican food. It's everything I want in spice. It's literally everything I want in life. I'm just so happy it's around the corner. And so sad that it closes at 7:00. And so sad I have no one related to me that can create these same things. Just go. Stop reading this. Get your shoes on. Go.
(5)
Rob N.

You know, I really don't care whether or not Tortilleria Sinaloa authentically delivers the same experience you get from the street cart on a side alley in Juarez, or if it's just like you get on the Texas border. They make a really damned good taco with fresh ingredients, for a reasonable price. They're the best you're gonna find in a good hour's drive in any direction. I've been driving by this place for ages, thinking to myself: "I need to stop in there." So, today, I made a special effort to make sure we dropped in for a bite. Lengua, chorizo, and lamb barbacoa tacos were the order of the day, along with pollo and puerco tamales for the wife. A little salsa verde on the lamb (tart, herbal, and warm), a little firey red salsa on the lengua (neutral heat), and a squeeze of lime and some onion on the chorizo - perfect. Fresh, soft, but sturdy tortillas "double-bagged" under the meat with fresh radish slices (not dried out and tired) made every bite worth it. Each flavor made my mouth happy. The lamb barbacoa was nicely spicy and tender, the lengua in moist beefy chunks and shreds with a cumin note, and the chorizo nicely mildly spicy and just greasy enough. I tried a few bites of tamale as well, and they're really quite good and moist - not heavy at all. Pork are steamed in banana/plantain leaf, and the chicken in corn husks. I will, repeat WILL, be back, if only for the bags of chips fried up from their house-made tortillas. And yes, when they're cranking out orders of tortillas, the machine screeches along incessantly. Ignore it and eat your food. The owner's a fantastically nice lady, too - she insisted on giving us a complementary bag of chips as first-timers. Of course, I now realize it's like a dealer giving you your first bump for free - you'll be back for more.
(5)
Marc G.

I used to live and work in Las Vegas and got accustomed to good authentic mexican fare. This is the only place I know locally that even comes close. The fresh tortillas are really tasty and I never go hungry here. If you want to try a taco that will not disappoint, look no further.
(5)
Stephanie P.

I was especially impressed with 1) the tortillas and chips, obviously - they're as fresh as fresh can be 2) the salsa, especially the complex smokiness of the red and the tart punch of the green, 3) the amount and quality of the meat they put in the tacos, and 4) the breathtakingly delicious tamales. This place has been getting attention lately, and it's entirely deserved. I will be back for more, and will name a new fat roll in their honor.
(5)
Allison S.

Amazing tacos! The chorizo are my favorite but the chicken and steak ate awesome as well!!!
(5)
Ellen L.

This place totally hit the spot for me. I was totally looking for a cheap sit-down, hole-in-the-wall with yummy food, and Tortilleria fit the bill perfectly! Between my friend and I, we ate a BBQ pork, a beef, and fish tacos, guac + chips (only $15!). The BBQ pork was by far my favorite. It was extremely juicy and I didn't even mind the huge fat chunk that I bit into halfway through :) MMMmmm fatty :) The fish taco was also quite good too. Added a little lime and it was per-fect-to! The homemade chips are amazing. They're crunchy and so SO flavorful. They came in a useful plastic bag so when we couldn't finish, we brought it away with us to *munch munch* on :)
(5)
James R.

Simply delicious. They hand make their tortillas and you can see it behind the counter. It helps if you speak a little spanish, but they manage to take care of everyone well.
(4)
Erica C.

Imagine you are leaving town for 7 months and there are so many places that you gotta try before you go? Yep, that sure is my situation. This place has amazing homemade tortillas. The tacos are fresh and delicious. Simple too, no need for all that sour cream and cheese. Just meat, some onions and cilantro all wrapped in their homemade tortillas. I opted for a fish taco and a carnitas taco.....two was pretty filling. Three would be great if you are really hungry. The place is warm and welcoming. The staff is very sweet. The seating is counter seating and they bring out a dish of lime wedges and salsas to accompany your tacos. The pico de gallo that came with the fish taco (which was AMAZING) was very refreshing. As others have said, the pricing isn't really all that cheap. It seems cheap, but its per taco so it adds up. Either way, well worth it and certainly beats the bar grub that plagues the Fells Point area.
(5)
Danny M.

Great quality for a great price. Not really an eat in kinda place (AC was out on this 90* day).
(5)
Holly N.

As you walk in, you're greeted by the delicious smell of home cooked mexican food, colorful decor and a friendly face at the cashier. Then, surprised at the low prices- you order twice as much as you probably should and take a seat in the window and people watch while you wait. A few minutes later you find yourself eating the best tacos you've ever, had, covered in homemade authentic salsas (they gave us two bowls of the amazing stuff- so tickled they're not stingy with the good stuff!). The tortillas are fresh and fluffy and the meats perfectly cooked. I haven't had such great mexican food since living in California. I can't wait to try other items on the menu, or to buy a bag of tortillas. You'll find the place frequented by local hispanics and also the place is really, really clean. Try it, you'll love it.
(5)
J. M.

I've never been to the West Coast/South but this is the best Mexican food I've had in my ten years in the States. Mexican food in New England and New York has always left something to be desired. The chorizo taco with potatoes might be one of the tastiest things in the city. It's a divey, clean and friendly place but it closes early.
(5)
Judy C.

Yelp has done it again! I came here lunch (as they close pretty early around 7 PM) after all the fellow Yelpers' rave reviews. My friend and I got various tacos with homemade soft torillas topped with onions and cilantro: carnitas, barbacoa, chorizo, and pescado. The chorizo was flavorful and slightly different from other chorizo that I have had, and the pescado was cooked perfectly to me. We also shared homemade crispy torilla chips with guacamole, and that was decent. Simple Mexican food made superbly. The staff was nice (someone who I think is the owner came by to ask how our food was), and the place is ornated with various art and such. Definitely my favorite Mexican place in Baltimore.
(5)
Trish R.

Trying to catch the attention of those who are staying at the Inner Harbor and who want to do something different: take the (FREE) Circulator transportation system to the corner of Eastern and Central, hop off, and walk several blocks until you get to Tortilleria Sinaloa. One of the first things I did upon arriving in Baltimore from Seattle was to Yelp nearby restaurants. I was disappointed, though not surprised, to learn most of the eating establishments near the Convention Center and my hotel room at the Hilton had poor reviews. Yelp to the rescue. Tortilleria Sinaloa, about 1.5 miles east of the Convention Center, is accessible by the free Circulator for those who do not wish or do not have time to walk toward Fells Point. The place is very small, so anyone wanting a seat at the counter may consider eating before or after the meal rush times. With tamales not often on menus, I always order them when I see them in a Mexican restaurant. The chicken tamales at Tortilleria Sinaloa did not disappoint, and were under $3 each the day I was there. My friend reported her quesadilla with beans as scrumptious. We each had a bottle of water with our lunches, and the grand total was well under $20 for both of us. The only drawbacks for me: our food did not arrive at the same time, and my friend had to go through the kitchen to get to the bathroom facilities. Pleasant surprise: the owner, or someone very much involved with Tortilleria, was extremely nice. He asked us if we needed any help, and when we responded we were just waiting for my friend's meal, he went back to the kitchen, came back and reported it would arrive in two minutes--and it did. After we had licked our plates clean, the gentleman checked back in with us to make sure all was good. And it was.
(4)
Melody T.

I've always thought I hated Mexican food. I've tried numerous places and countless dishes, but everything always left me unimpressed. I decided to try this place one day because of all the yelp ratings and to make my bf (who loves mexican and always wants it) happy. It was amazing! After my first bite, it suddenly dawned on me that it wasn't mexican food I disliked, it was just bad mexican food! Since discovering this place about a month ago, I've been here 3 times, tried every single taco they offer, and liked them all. My absolute favorite are the beef tacos - so juicy and flavorful, and they always give you a generous amount of meat in each one. The tortillas and chips here are also homemade and absolutely delicious. The salsas they provide with your meal are too spicy for me for me to eat a lot of, but in my opinion the chips and tacos taste fantastic by themselves. Thank you, Tortilleria Sinaloa, for helping me discover an entire genre of food I had been missing out on because no other place I've tried was as good as you!
(5)
Maylian P.

Among the four people in my family, the ratings ranged from 4.5 to 2 - the kids rating it on the high end. Steak tacos were dry, carnitas were so so, the chicken tacos were pretty good.
(3)
Udaya R.

I've left Baltimore and live in L.A. now, where tacos are king. Still, I find myself thinking about this place even when there are so many great tacos to be had here; probably because this was my first taste at more authentic Mexican food- the Sinaloa region to be more exact. I had been used to re-fried beans, cheese, and hard shell tacos most of my life- eating here was a mind-altering experience. The space is small, and if you're timing isn't right you'll be confused as to where you can eat your food, as there are only about 6-7 counter seats. Also, you have to walk through the kitchen to the back of the space to use the bathroom- A bit more casual than I'd like. I came in a group of 3, well before the dinner rush started, and found the place empty- score. I ordered one of the following: Pollo, Barbacoa, & Chorizo. All are served on 2 housemade tortillas. Why 2? After the juices start to run, you'll be glad they did- the tacos are all juicy and flavorful, and you can tell very few if any of their ingredients were pulled out of a freezer. The onion-cilantro topping is freshly cut, and the salsas are great as well. They also give you a little cup of guac with your tacos, just to nibble on. I shared the housemade chips&guac as well- the chips are crispy& flavorful, the guac simple. They let the more intense flavors from the tacos speak for themselves. Roll up your sleeves before you start eating, or the cuffs on that white dress shirt of yours will be sacrificed to the taco gods! Many of the customers are locals, and take-out seems to be an integral part of their business. You can run in and buy a kilo (Viva el sistema mÃ©trico!) of chips, or one of their meat choices to make your dish. I look forward to eating there on my next visit home-
(4)
Shar S.

these people really know how to make tacos. and tortillas. for ~2 bucks, you can buy a bag of tortillas to bring home! there isn't any seating room besides some barstools and a counter... but thankfully fells point is close by, so you can treat yourself to a delicious picnic by the harbor instead. bueno bueno!
(5)
Malcolm G.

Really good. Great portions, fresh tortillas. I love the al pastor and the lengua fillings but I'd go here just for the tortillas so I could fill them myself. The only thing I'd watch out for is ordering a large order during busy periods. They are totally willing to sell, but you might irritate other customers. Also, do them a favor and bring and pay in cash if you can and bring change if you can.
(5)
Elyse P.

WOW WOW WOW. Great tacos!! (if a tad pricey- I paid 11 dollars for a coke and two tacos) The chorizo was great, the guacamole had a delicious hint of lime. tortilla chips were good, but watch out for the brown dipping salsa- it's a tad "beany" and may taste a little like feet. Only 5 or so places to sit (at a counter, on bar stools). Get everything to go, if possible!
(5)
Rebecca H.

This is serious authentic Mexican food. As in, this is the best Mexican food I've ever had. It's fast, delicious and affordable! Tortilleria has the best homemade chips I've ever had. They are so light and crisp and good by themselves, but when combined with their guacamole and/or salsa it's a truly amazing experience. I could eat just that for a meal. The vegetarian quesadillas are filled with cheesy deliciousness and all the ingredients taste really fresh. I will be dreaming about this place until I can go again!
(5)
Brad C.

It's 5-star. Period. They literally sell the tortillas as fast as they make them. They are so dang good. The mixer in the corner makes the dough, and the man puts a doughball in the machine that makes the tortillas and a few mins later--- yumminess. We took a dozen tacos down to the Patterson Bowling Alley and we were asked by other bowlers about where we got the awesome looking tacos. So good!
(5)
Erica G.

I love this place, whenever someone is visiting I take them here and the reaction is always "holy shit, this is great." Authentic, fresh and filling. I recommend the fish and barbacoa tacos. The sauces that are served with your meal are spicy, zesty and compliment everything. Get a bag of the fresh tortilla chips. The prices are great but it is cash only.
(4)
Carrie B.

I've been somewhat disappointed in tacos in Baltimore overall, but buying the Groupon that brought me into this place completely changed my opinion. I got 3 tacos on a day that I wasn't even especially hungry and could have easily eaten 10 after tasting them. The lengua tacos were especially divine. I'll be back!
(5)
Dave A.

Really delicious. The handmade tortillas are fanstastic. Just be advised that seating is limited.
(4)
Sean E.

Good authentic chicken tacos for only $3. Fast. Guac is only $1 for a small, but good amount. Fish taco for $5 isn't worth it. Nice staff, limited seating, limited menu, but enough choices. Certainly beats taco bell!
(4)
Don K.

Went today!! Had the menudo and barbacoa tacos. Tortillas are excellent. I could have eaten a whole stack of them. Menudo was good but was the tripe variety. Luckily, I'm into it, so I enjoyed it. Barbacoa tacos were a bit of a let down. Very very greasy .. almost like someone poured menudo on some tortillas. Not so bad in itself, but I already ordered some of that. I was going to try some other things but I had already spent my cash on my order! Sauces are the best I have had this side of the bible belt. I will have to go back and try some of the other things they have. I'm hoping the barbacoa was a fluke.
(3)
Joojeh T.

Let me preface this review by saying that I've never had this style of tacos before. But they were terrible. I ordered 2 veggie tacos and 2 fish tacos and a bottle of water and the total was $19 :-O !!! I think that is borderline theft for the portion of food that you get. Anyway, the veggie tacos were TERRIBLE. Absolutely no flavor, so I had to dump all the flavorless sides on them to give them a little flavor. This did nothing other than make the tacos SUPER spicy, but it was the only way to make them slightly edible. The vegetable looked and tasted like they had taken a bag of frozen mixed veggies and just heated them up (not saying that is what they did, but the texture and [lack of] flavor of the veggies was reminiscent of this). YUCK. Next the fish tacos. These were ok. The fish was fresh and grilled nicely. But again, without the sides they have no good flavor, and the salsa we got that day had no flavor either. My friend and I left feeling hungry, defeated, and really wishing we had gone somewhere else that day. Not to mention the hole we got in our stomach adding all the hot sauce on the tacos to make them have any sort of taste. Also this place is HOT!!! We went on a hot summer day and the AC in here is totally insignificant, and they leave the door open... we were sweating bullets the entire time. Gosh it was just a TERRIBLE day. So glad to go back in my car and blast the A/C. I really do not recommend this place to ANYONE.
(1)
Meatdowntown C.

Buying fresh tortillas here right out of the machine is really the best thing. For most people who grew up with fresh tortillas this is a big deal. The tacos are great except a bit overpriced. The one that is just so so is the fish taco and definitely not worth 5 dollars. Buying a pound of authentic mexican barbacoa and fresh tortillas to roll up a taco is really fun and delicious.
(4)
Jay G.

The guacamole, chips, and the flan are sooooo delicious. I'd recommend buying a stack of tortillas and making your own tacos or quesadillas at home. The ones they make are just ok.
(4)
Amy S.

Outstanding tacos! I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch.
(5)
Brandon K.

As a Northern Californian, some of the best Mexican food I've had on the Eastern Seaboard so far.
(4)
Jill K.

Awesome. The boyfriend and I were really impressed with the authenticity of the tacos here. This is the real deal: 2 tortillas, piled with savory meat, onions, cilantro and tons of lime wedges to squeeze on top. Everything is fresh and the guacamole that comes on the side is delicious. We ordered 3 each which was plenty. Very happy to have found a great neighborhood taco fix!
(5)
Amy B.

I love finding places like this- very reasonably priced, fresh, tasty, fast. Simple menu- I'd recommend getting two or three tacos (choose your meat- pescado=fish, barbacoa=bbq pork, carnitas=pork, pollo=chicken)- with all the toppings. My favorite is the carnitas. Pull up to the table if there's room, and squeeze some lime over the delicious plate when it arrives. Every taco uses two tortillas, and these tortillas are some of the best I've ever had- fresh from the tortilla machine. You can buy a bag to go for just $1.90. The only negative- the tortilla machine is loud, so it can be hard to carry on a conversation- and often there's not available seating. It can be a good place to take the food and go, though then you might miss out on the delicious green and red salsas they bring out if you eat in (maybe you can ask for these to go? I haven't tried yet). Overall, a great place for fresh, tasty Mexican that's not dripping with fatty cheese, but rather focuses on the amazingly awesome tortillas.
(4)
David F.

I hail from San Diego and am in a perpetual hunt for acceptable East Coast Mexican food. I was very excited about the potential of Tortilleria Sinaloa. The food looked great and smelled great...but all that mattered was the taste. I think the first sign of the quality of Mexican food is their salsa. The first taste of their red sauce was decent, not good, but decent. Overall the tacos were acceptable. The guacamole was good, but the chicken was lacking in flavor. I will continue my quest for good Mexican food in this city. Next stop is Mari Luna in Pikesville, but I'm receiving mixed reviews.
(3)
Teddy L.

Authentic and refined.
(4)
Packet W.

I grew up in Southern California and hands down these guys make the best tamales I've ever had. The tacos might have been some of the best I've ever had as well. We live in Northern VA and were up in Baltimore for the day. Found this place on Yelp and figured we would give it a try based on the rave reviews here. It did not disappoint. The food was just awesome. All of us couldn't stop talking about how great it was. If you grew up accustomed to awesome Mexican food like I did, you owe it to yourself to add this to your list of east coast places that know how to do it right.
(5)
Adam J. K.

I have never had a better tortilla chip in my entire life. This place is tiny, with just a few stools lining the walls, but the food is plentiful and cheap. Fresh made tortillas (made on site in a giant machine you can watch while you eat), meat by the pound, and an assortment of soft drinks make up the majority of the menu, but it's all so good there's no reason to complain. Get a pound of meat, a half-kilo of tortillas, and three people can eat until they're stuffed. Buy a bag of chips on the way out for snacking at home, and don't hesitate to buy the large-size bag. It's something like five bucks and WORTH IT. The owner is a really nice guy as well. A friend of a friend, he chatted with us the first time we visited. On another occasion, I arrived and found him outside. The tortilla machine had broken and so they were closed, but he ran in to get me a bag of his tortilla chips when I explained I came all the way for them, then refused to take my money for them. Who does that anymore? The friends I've brought here are always raving about this place. Go go go!
(4)
Maggie T.

I have mixed emotions about this place. You really won't find better tortillas or chips in Baltimore or, probably, the entire state of Maryland, and their barbacoa tacos are fresh and delicious. However, their menu is pitifully small; there is always a language barrier with the checkout person (and, subsequently, orders are messed up frequently); and while it is on the whole an inexpensive place, you will pay out the nose for some of their lackluster salsa. Go for the chips and leave the rest behind.
(2)
Bipasha M.

I was definitely nervous about moving to Baltimore from California - for many reasons, including not knowing whether I could satiate my taco cravings hehe. When I asked the other students where they go for Mexican food, they would emphatically respond, "Oh man, Chipotle is so great!" I've got to say that Tortilleria Sinaloa totally kicks Chipotle's butt! And it's 100% Californian approved!
(4)
Ethan M.

Best tacos in Fell's Point. A little bit of a walk from the hotels and movie theaters but worth it if you're looking for authentic mexican tacos; I'm talking carne asada on (double) corn tortilla, with cilantro, onions, radish, lime. Pick up a stack of tortillas and and a bag of chips while you're there. They have a cool tortilla-making machine you can check out while you wait. Oh, and the hot sauce don't play.
(4)
Angelica G.

4.5 I found this place shopping for tortillas for my friend's Mexican Restaurant :s!!! Now I love it!!! I sneak down here every once in a while... +s simple fresh yummy tacos veggie carnitas pork chicken super cheap! no -s ok, except the line during weekends! Tips: but do try the weekend's specials.. they're a great brunch option!
(5)
Gita B.

Best taco I've ever had. Hands down. The tortillas are fresh and the ingredients are so flavorful. If you eat in, they bring you a tray of two spicy sauces and fresh limes. For $3.50, I got the pork and pineapple taco, and it was enough for me. It's too bad they don't have more space to sit, but the small spaces makes it quaint. Enjoy!
(5)
Keely K.

This is a great place to find authentic mexican tacos. I love that they give you the tray with all the sauces and limes. I'm a sucker for sour cream on my tacos but the lack of that here doesn't make a difference.
(5)
Rusty S.

Amazing tacos! Never left a place so impressed with tacos. needs better seating.
(5)
Julie K.

I didn't happen to stumble on this place. It came up as "Hot on Yelp" on my blackberry as I was wandering about the Fells Festival. Unfortunately, I was too full from food sampling and a much regretted slice of pizza from B.O.P. Needless to say, I didn't get to try any of their tacos. I did however get a small bag of the tortilla chips and a kilo of their tortillas (which was only about $1.35!). I can't get tortilla chips from the grocery store anymore! They might be the best tortilla chips I've ever had: hearty, crisp and delicious! The tortillas were good, not sure if I'd consider them the best. I did enjoy the quesadillas I made with them. I'm definitely getting tortillas and tortilla chips from here. They taste better and their cheaper!
(5)
Angela M.

While certainly better than taco bell, tortilleria Sinaloa's tacos were not any better than the tacos that you can get at just about any little tacqueria in town. In addition this place was not willing to substitute the traditional cilantro and onions for lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese like most other tacquerias are happy to do to accommodate people who don't like cilantro. The lady behind the counter was also pretty grumpy, refusing to speak up so that I could hear her over the loud noises coming from the kitchen. All this aloofness would be fine if the tacos were better, but in the future I'll just go to the place up the street where I can get the same quality product cheaper and served the way I like.
(3)
Jodi A.

Food is fresh, delicious and friendly served. Oh, and it's SUPER affordable. All good things for a California girl who can't stand being far from good Mexican food.
(5)
Kelly J.

I love the food, and I love the chips and tortillas (made in house). The food is authentic and tasty, and the decor colorful. Don't be put off if you don't know Spanish, as they have a printed English menu available also.
(4)
Emily R.

After a long day of walking and doing the touristy thing with the fam, I got on my mobile yelp and found a bunch of good reviews for this place, so off we went. We ate in and got a variety of tacos...pescado, barbacoa, chicken, and carnitas. We halved the ample filling and essentially ended up with two tacos per order. Perfect for sharing. The tilapia was very moist and came with a fruit salsa to top it with. The chicken was nubbed down to nothing by the Picky Kid, who then asked for another. The carnitas and barbacoa were juicy and shredded to a good consistency. Since we ate at the counter, we got the condiment/salsa tray and doctored up our tacos to perfection. We also got a medium bag of chips for the car trip home, and they were the best tasting tortilla chips we've had. Crunchy...very crunchy. All we heard on the way home was CRUNCH, crunch, crunch from the little crumb crunchers in the back seat as they devoured the chips. Prices seemed a little high for street tacos, but i am guessing that it's right for the neighborhood. Needless to say, whenever we're in the area, we'll be back.
(4)
Gaz H.

Impossibly fresh ingredients and a light and magical touch on the grill makes the taco fillings notable and delicious. The tacos here are much lighter here than your standard Mexican fare (no refried beans or heavy cheese in sight). Tried the fish, the carnitas and the chicken. All were good - had the lowest expectations of the chicken and it was the biggest surprise. Great, thick tortilla chips with nice salt. As noted elsewhere, almost no seating. Washroom access through the center of the kitchen. very friendly folks.
(4)
Bridget G.

I am from California and I have to say, this place is the real deal! The food is authentic, everything is homemade, and the sauces they serve with the dishes are fabulous. This is my go to Mexican restaurant on this coast! CASH ONLY
(5)
Lindsey D.

This is the best place for tacos in Baltimore!! Regretfully, I only found it a month before moving back to California :o( I recommend the barbacoa taco and the tamales OaxaqueÃ±os. The tacos come with chopped cilantro, fresh onions, and guacamole (I think they may charge extra for the guac, but I have never payed attention since I was always so excited to eat my tacos). If you eat there they also come with a plate with fresh limes, salsa verde and a red salsa that has a great spicy/bitter taste to it, but I don't know what it is called. The tamale OaxaqueÃ±o is steamed in a big banana leaf which makes the masa really moist and delicious, and the pork also had a nice salty/spicy flavor to it. The atmosphere is also great, with very friendly employees. I'm gonna miss this place!
(5)
Hung T.

while the food was good, it wasn't memorable. It doesn't make me salivate at the thought of having one of their tacos. It is a bit pricey at $3 for a small taco, some even above $3. But since this is Baltimore and there are zero other options as good as this, it'll have to do. Damn the food options in Baltimore really suck compared to SoCal.
(3)
angelo t.

Wife and I went here on a Saturday afternoon for tacos. We had the fish, chicken and chorizo tacos. Absolutely delicious! very flavorful, bright and spicy (especially the chorizo). We will be coming back!
(5)
Iby M.

Delicious... amazing... fresh. We love this taco place! Everyone is super friendly, the chips are baked fresh, and the salsas are to die for. Cheap and tasty!
(5)
Jason R.

This is the place to go for tortillas by the kilo. The tacos are delicious too-I usually have the barbacoa. They come piled with meat, onions and cilantro and guacamole, salsa verde, salsa roja, and limes come on the side. Bear in mind that you need some serious taco eating skills in order to keep the toppings in check with only two tortillas per taco. So I buy a some tortillas with my tacos and make 2 into 4. The chips are excellent as well. They also make tamales and ceviche. Feeling a little tense? this place turns into a sauna in the middle of a summer day when they're cooking tortillas.
(5)
Brian C.

OHHH SO GOOD. I have to say the only thing we have had from here so far are the tamales. So this review is more about them than anything else about the menu. Every Christmas Eve my family has tamales. No matter where we are we have tamales. So this past Christmas when we were in Baltimore it was up to me to keep this tradition going. We have had them in El Paso, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Selah, Wa, Providence, RI, Seattle and now Baltimore. I had ordered them over the phone a week ahead so as to not end up having to hope for whatever was left over and the woman on the phone could not have been nicer. I noticed some of the reviews said this place is expensive. I don't think they take into account the work and experience that goes into making some of this food? Tamales take two days to make and are not a simple process. It seemed to me the prices were very fair and reasonable for the food you get. Too many good independent small businesses are wrongly put under by their prices being compared to major corporate chains. Without a doubt these were among the best tamales I have ever had. Both the red and green sauces were so good and the seasoning in both the chicken and pork tamales was well worth five-stars and the money. What passes for "good" Mexican food in many places is sad. I'm so glad to have tried this place out and can't wait to go back for more.
(5)
Lokesh D.

Some of the best chips and tortillas I've had. The prices are very reasonable. You can not help but feel awesome walking home with a couple kilos of fresh tortillias from here. I haven't eaten any of the prepared menu items as they all have meat. Friends say the food is simple and good.
(4)
Amy C.

Gotta love tortillaria!!! This is the place to get cheap and yummy tacos in the east coast. They serve with 3 different sauces and all very delicious. Everything there is homemade: from the tortilla, salsa, all the condiments, to the amazing tortilla chips!! This place is small, best for takeout. Don't forget to bring cash!
(5)
Eric N.

Pretty good first experience. Had the chicken taco. Cheap, but one isn't enough to fill up a grown man. Got the chips and salsa, which did the trick. Salsa was fresh, excellent in flavor, and had good heat content. Very small inside, with maybe 8-10 seats. Crowded, which is always a good sign. Mostly gringos, but quite a few Hispanics as well. Definitely a repeater.
(4)
Keyon V.

As someone from California, this place completely satisfied my nostalgia for the mexican food of back home. This place is the best Mexican food I have had in the entire Maryland/DC area, it was authentic and delicious.
(5)
Danielle F.

So cool to see the tortillas being made right in front of you and eat one while it is still hot! $2 will buy you a kilo of hot tortillas. Yum. You can also buy half a pint (or a full pint) of salsa or pico de gallo for $3, and a bag of chips made from the fresh tortillas. I did not try the tacos but am sure they would have been incredible as well.
(5)
Jackson F.

Bangin. Just got back from devouring three fish tacos at this place and I'm feeling full and satisfied. They weren't what I expected- thought I was going to get it shredded with cabbage and that white sauce- but they were delicious none the less. Big pieces of grilled fish that were flavorful and tender, topped off with some pico, a few salsas and some lime juice. The real story are the tortillas of course, the definition of fresh. We had ordered three tacos each but only initially got two. That was fine, we were hungry and got down to business. The third taco came out a few minutes later, and the reason for the wait was apparent- they needed to make tortillas. They were almost too hot to touch they were so fresh. DANG they were good. Also highly recommended: the take home bundles of tortillas and large plastic bags of tortilla chips. The chips are simply their delicious tortillas fried, and they lose nothing in the translation. Thick, crunchy and salty, they are the perfect tortilla chip. Its a beautiful thang- sometime I'll stop in for tacos and get a bag of chips, sometimes I'll stop in for a bag of chips and get some tacos. Always a great move.
(5)
PB M.

It was okay, I would stick to tacos. The place is nice it was blazzin hip pop and r&b today. So hot in there and them fools don't have ac...
(3)
Brian N.

Finally got to check out this little joint in Fells.... I decided to get a few things to sample so I got a tongue taco, steak taco and a pork tamale. Karen got a chicken quesadilla. And we grabbed a small bag of their freshly made tortilla chips. I would venture to say that this was probably the best tamale I have ever had, moist & delicious.... The steak taco was a good steak taco but the tongue was absolutely divine, the meat just melted in my mouth like butter. I also tried Karen's quesadilla and was quite pleased with the cheese and seasoning of the very moist and tender chicken.... I will definitely make this a stop on many occasions when I may find myself in Fells Point.
(5)
Scott G.

There isn't anything I can add that hasn't already been said. In my opinion, the best tacos in Baltimore. A little pricey, but well worth it.
(5)
Danielle B.

Cash only-- that was the only bad surprise.... reasonable prices, great tortillas, tasty fillings, excellent condiments, speedy & friendly service. Parking wasn't too bad either. ... had to edit my review and take away a star. During a July visit with four children (not toddlers- ages 7-10), we asked for water . Establishment was not particularly crowded. We were given 2 cups for the five of us to share. Even after asking specifically for four cups, nobody met our request. Was disheartening.
(4)
Jean L.

Their barbacoa and pescado tacos totally rock my world. Add to that a Grapefruit Jarrito, which by the way tastes like Squirt--only sweeter--and I am one happy taco munching machine. I wish they were closer... and that they closed a little later. My first attempt eating here, I walked in as they were getting ready to close (7:00 p.m. on a Saturday) for the evening. A big fat F, which led to my relatively unsatisfying experience at B.O.P... anyway, what previous reviewers say about the tortillas and chips here is true. They're quite simply the best tortillas in Baltimore. The tortillas are corn tortillas and they are soft and fresh, making them drastically better than the ones you find at the grocery store that manage to be both gummy and brittle at the same time. I like to order a medium bag of their chips right from the get-go so we can munch on them as we wait for our tacos. The first time I came here, I started off asking for a large bag, and the lady pointed to a ridiculously large resealable bag full of their chips so I quickly changed my order to a medium. Their chips are great dip chips. They're sturdy and thick, but manage to offer a delicate and crispy sort of crunch. Try to resist eating too many before your order comes out. Also, I've taken barbacoa tacos to go, only to find the tortillas so drunk with juice that it was falling apart (and therefore, too hard to pick up) and ended up scooping up the barbacoa with the chips. So good! When you order a taco, you get your choice meat on top of two of their soft, fresh corn tortillas. I found this made for easy sharing since we just split the filling between the two. They'll ask you if you want cilantro and onions on your tacos and if you want guacamole on the side (which costs extra), and I ask for all of it. Whether I ordered in or out, I've gotten wedges of lime and their two spicy salsas, but if you order in, they offer you a lot more of the salsas in communal bowls rather than the little cups. Their green salsa is tangy, herby, and a touch spicy. The red one looks intimidating and while it does pack a punch of pure heat, the spiciness doesn't really linger. Alarming at first, but it's not as bad as I thought it'd be. As for the fillings, I like all of them, but my recommendations go in this order. 1. Barbacoa (barbecued pork), $3.05 - Love it! The pork flavor is there, but mild enough for the flavor of the very flavorful marinade to shine through. 2. Pescado (fish), $4.50 - Generous cuts of tilapia in a buttery glaze, lightly seasoned and grilled. Maybe it's just me but the taste of Old Bay wasn't very pronounced (don't think crabs). I like it that way, but I'm just saying so you don't read "Old Bay butter sauce" on their menu and expect a strong hit of the seasoning. 3. Pollo (chicken), $2.55 - The chicken is noticeably rich. The meat reminds me of fried chicken, so I don't know what they do to prepare it but the final product is very tasty. Yum! 4. Res (beef), $2.55 - I'd have to taste it again just to be sure but I believe there was a sort of stewiness in the shredded beef. Hearty tasting--I liked it but the marinade for the pork and chicken are just more to my taste. 5. Puerco (pork), $3.05 - Mild tasting shredded pork. What I especially like about this is that sometimes when you go to a place that isn't very expensive and order something pork, it smells. Not here! 6. Chorizo (sausage), $3.05 - More like a saucy ground beef, this one is more like what I think of when I first hear "taco." 7. Lengua (beef tongue), $3.05 - Tender and very brisket-like. As much as I like brisket, I like the marinated meat options even better. My first thought as I walked in was "cozy." While it's a little roomier than say, Julia's Empanadas, it's not by much. Eating in means sitting at their "bar" lining the store-front window. I can't imagine it being comfortably accommodating for many more than 5 or 6. But I like that sort of thing for the no-frills "don't need much more than the food" thing they got going and also because the window-facing seats offers some inconspicuous people watching. There were two ladies who were there when I went and they've been pleasant and helpful. You can just sit at the bar and they will bring out your food and clean it up when you're done. I was expecting it to be more like a self-serve type of joint because of the size of the place but not so here. Round it out with some Pitango Gelato or Mr. Yogato (creamy!) and you've probably got the best affordable meal option in Fell's Point. Seeing it in terms of quality versus quantity (not that their tacos are small--they aren't), I don't really see them as being pricey in any way. Tacos don't get much fresher tasting than here.
(5)
Athenaeus N.

I don't typically give five stars to any restaurant unless they flawlessly execute on a well-defined philosophy. This is about as close as you can come to a perfect little taqueria and so I think it deserves the full five. The food isn't particularly inventive (just tortillas stuffed with your meat preparation of choice, onions, lime, and cilantro); the place itself is small, hot, and loud; the service doesn't seem to aim at being fast or thorough; and the neighborhood seems to leave a little to be desired: in short, a perfect little taqueria. The food is perfect, not over the top in terms of flavor, just (more or less) classic mexican preparation done right. There appear to be a handful of options that are regularly available, and I selected four tacos from these - the puerco (pork), the lengue (beef tongue), the barbacoa (bbq pork, not particularly mexican but very tasty), and the chorizo (a spanish sausage so again not really mexican, but very good) - and they were all delicious. The entire time that I spent in there, there was a never-ending stream of latinos purchasing tortillas, and I can see why as the ones used to make my tacos were amazing. While I was in town I tried out another popular taco joint, Pop Tacos (in fact, I tried them back to back, I think I'm still a little full from that), and both were excellent although they aren't in any sort of direct competition since Tortilleria Sinaloa is clearly attempting to keep it relatively authentic while Pop Tacos has no such delusions. I include that in the review simply because I didn't see that anywhere when I had read about the two of them so maybe it will help someone out. Anyway, I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some cheap but awesome mexican.
(5)
Subhash T.

Been to this place twice... Being from Texas and having been exposed to numerous taco joints, the tacos here rank horrible to pretty good. Tried the chicken, barbacoa, beef, pork and tongue tacos. What I really like are the condiments they serve with the tacos. Tacos wise, the best was the chicken taco, but then again its difficult to mess this up, cause almost all taco joints make this one greasy which just adds to the taste. Barbacoa, I believe they make theirs from pork but I prefer the goat or lamb barbacoa, was too chewy and had no true barbacoa taste. This is my favorite meat if done right and what I usually use to measure a taco joint by b/c this one is difficult to do by most places if its homemade. Beef and pork, nothing special. But the biggest disappointment was the lengua (tongue) taco, this was shredded lengua and I couldn't not finish it, had no taste and an offending after taste. All my previous exposure to lengua has been cut not shredded. And no this place is not cheap, cause these tacos are small, but I will go back, cause tacos made this way (simply with cilantro and onion) are difficult to find here in Baltimore and I do like their salsas!
(3)
Thea C.

Yo, the chorizo taco is off the chaaaaaaaiiiin. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO TRY IT?! Also, please bring back the grilled pork with mango salsa special!
(4)
Andrew K.

When you walk in, the menu is on the top and it's in Spanish so it's kind of hard to figure out what to order. The cashier thankfully spoke English and I got the fish taco, carnitas taco, chicken taco and chips with salsa. This came out to about $20 which I don't think is cheap considering this place was nominated as a cheap eats place. The tacos are soft tacos and you also get 2 types of sauces and limes to put on your tacos. I thought it was pretty good but I don't get the hype. I mean it's pretty good but I'd rather have a chipotle taco which costs less and tastes good too. There's also only stools to sit on and it closes at 6pm on most days and sometimes at 7pm and parking is really tough to find.
(3)
Shanna R.

We've moved out of Baltimore, but I dream about the fish tacos - easily the best in Baltimore. The salsas are also fantastic.
(5)
Stef T.

I had dreams about the vegetable quesadilla for 2 weeks after taking out from here. Definitely among the best food I've had in Baltimore, and it gets brownie points for being the cheapest. The soft white queso was different than anything I've ever had. I've been told the meats are really what wins people over, though. It was a fun experience waiting for my food. I was totally mesmerized by the speed at which the cooks cranked tortillas out of the machine. Sorry Chipotle, I don't know how I can come back.
(5)
Pedro M.

Pretty tough to find good Mexican in Baltimore and IMO this place doesn't even come close. Also on the expensive side, to boot. Chips are good, though. Will give it a second try soon and update accordingly.
(2)
Mark H.

The best tacos in Baltimore. Authentic, simple, and somehow they taste unique and homemade. My favorite is the puerca or pork: keep it simple ... Onions, lime, salsa and enjoy.
(5)
Renee S.

I've made it out here twice and could not be happier. The tortillas are piping hot and fresh if you show up during the long rush. The chips are ready to go in gallon sized zip lock bags. The tacos were fantastic! I had the fish (tilapia) and the chicken. When asked, I told me friend that this is what heaven must taste like. Both were served with a side of guac, salsa verde, traditional salsa and limes. I also noticed that they sell eggs in the morning. The options seemed to be mushrooms, sausage and maybe another veggie. The fish was a big filet of tilapia with an Old Bay butter sauce and the chicken with lovely with just the right spice. It was my first fish taco and lived up to the hype. The chicken I will come back for. And, of course, to try the steak!
(3)
J A.

I thought I found a Baltimore secret the other day when we stumbled upon this place. I look here and I find that everyone else agrees with my views of this place. The first thing that impressed me was how clean this place was. While we were there they were even cleaning the walls. You don't see that too often in most restaurants. This is a very tiny place. Maybe only 7 or 8 bar stools at the front window. Brush up on your spanish since the chalkboard menu is mostly not english. We decided on the fish tacos. The fish came out cooked very nice. Its not the overly breaded fish that many places serve. Each order comes out with a little platter with limes and two sauces, green (hot) or red (even hotter). The tortillas are great. They were so good we had to be 1/2 kilo of them to take home. 1/2 a kilo is about 15 tortilla shells for $1. Not a bad deal. If your heading to fells point or inner harbor take a short detour and try this place.
(5)
Yelp Fan F.

I had heard great things about this place so decided to try it on a saturday evening, about 5.45 pm, using a groupon. Food choices were extremely limited...They had only tacos and tamales available( no quesadillas or other stuff listed in the menu). Further tacos were in chicken, beef and pork only( I don't eat beef and pork). Food was fresh but I was not bowled over. Other hassles: 1)The lady at the counter spoke minuscule English and could not locate our groupon number since she had not read it correctly. i figured the problem out after about 10 minutes. 2) We saw the english translation of the menu only after struggling with and ordering from the spanish version. 3) The places was warm..needs an AC or at least a fan. We might come back to try the chips. Staff seemed nice.
(2)
Xun Z.

I think this place is horrible. While it's great that they make their own tortillas, their tacos are overpriced and bland, with mushy, unflavorful fillings. It's no wonder, as they cook all of their meats way in advance and let them sit in chafing dishes until someone orders something. I'm sure the staff at Sinaloa make amazing carnitas at home, but this restaurant is not the place to go for tacos like you'd get off the street in Mexico City. If you're ok with bland and textureless food, you'll get a better bang for your buck at Chipotle, but if you're really looking for authentic tacos, there are far better places in Baltimore (el Taquito, Sabor del Parque).
(1)
Andrew L.

Great taco's at an affordable price. You won't be disappointed.
(4)
Anthony R.

Fresh food. I would of liked more choices but it was certainly fresh. Had to walk through the kitchen to get to the bathroom.
(3)
David L.

Great tacos. Hole in the wall place, not much seating, but the tortillas and food are worth the trip!
(5)
Joseph G.

The food is amazing and authentic. This place needs air conditioning, but I will not fault them for that, it just adds to the authenticity. The staff are polite and friendly. Don't miss the tamales. Watch out, the red sauce has some heat, but it is delicious. Never a bad time.
(5)
Ryan M.

This place single-handedly saves the Baltimore Mexican food scene for me. Can't write much that hasn't already been written, but I will recommend that you dine in, if there's space at the counter, instead of getting take out, so that you can have your chips with red and green salsas (both excellent and nicely presented in ceramic bowls) while you wait for your food. The fish tacos are the best item on the menu, in my opinion, although they're a little pricey. Can't really go wrong with anything, though. Oh, and I wouldn't leave without getting a bag of freshly-made chips or tortillas to bring home.
(5)
Mike S.

Great little place! Fresh tortillas were awesome!
(4)
L C.

i would give this place 6 stars if i could. fresh, thick chips, wonderful tacos with homemade tortillas (we tried all of them and loved them all) an awesome array of hot sauces, and friendly staff. my only complaint is that it is not closer to washington dc!
(5)
Wade P.

Best tacos in town. I have been searching for the best place with so many small taco places popping up in upper fells. This is it. Tortillas made on premises and tasty ingredients. I highly recommend stopping in for lunch or a quick dinner any time. Cash only.
(5)
Carol R.

Mmmmm...finally a yummy mexican restaurant. Coming from California, I missed quality mexican food. Baltimore's got great tex-mex restaurants, but it's not quite the same. As others have said, buy the chips and tortilla for home. Best ever. Surprisingly, 2 tacos will fill you up since they use 2 tortillas per taco. My friend and I ordered the tripe(best one-$3), barbacoa($3), pescado ($4), and tongue($3). They all tasted very different. The grapefuit soda was good too. The tortilla machine was really loud, which might be the only negative. I went at 10:30am on a Wednesday and the place was already packed. I didn't care for the two salsa sauces they gave, but food and limes were great. We watched them make the tortillas fresh there and the owner came to say a quick hello to everyone. This place isn't super cheap since it ends up being about $10/person.
(5)
dave w.

Definitely some fine tacos, freshly cooked meat with onion and cilantro, accompanied with nice salsa verde and rojo. Pretty affordable and fast. They make tortillas on premises and sell by the kilo or half.
(5)
noel c.

I just moved to Baltimore from Chicago and I have very high standards for tacos and Mexican cooking. Tortilleria Sinaloa did not disappoint! The food was authentic and tasty. I ordered the chips, guacamole, trio of salsas, chicken tamale and chicken taco -- all very good. My sister ordered the chorizo tacos and also really enjoyed them. The service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was bright and cheery. I left with a dozen of their homemade tortillas. I will definitely be back!
(4)
S H.

Awesome tacos. Cash only. The quesadilas where pretty awesome as well. Was not in love with their tamales since there was too much corncake. Kind of sucks that there is virtually no seating area.
(5)
Faith P.

Awesome hand pressed tortillas and the best tacos in Baltimore, I carry these tortillas at my restaurant! Only $2 for a kilo!
(5)
Mario G.

I tasted the goat (chivo), fish (pescado), pork (carnitas), and beef tongue (lengua) tacos. I also tasted the pico de gallo, and the verde and rojo salsas. I am mexican-american and grew up in California so have preconceived notions of what a good authentic taco is. The best have great corn hand made tortillas and fresh piping hot meat. Diced onions and cilantro are standard, and the salsa brings it all home. goat- excellent flavors and tender, a little too lightly spiced fish- 2 large dry filets, seasoning was good, texture was bad pork- awesome texture and flavor, a little lardy. beef tongue- warm, soft delicious, a little fatty. Salsas were all great! My main disappointment was the waiting time after putting in an order. It took about 15 minutes of wait before we got our food. There was only 1 couple ahead of us and maybe 4 people working the kitchen. For pork and goat, the meat is usually already done, and ready to plate. The fish didn't seem fresh as it was dry and overcooked. The beef tongue seemed like the only item that could possibly have been cooked as we waited. On a hot grill, shouldnt be more than a few minutes. On a road stand, these tacos are served up in a few minutes from cook to plate. The time waiting makes me worried about what goes on in the back. Microwaves possibly? Can't exclude by taste. All in all, I would recommend this place if you haven't tried this sort of mexican food.
(3)
Dave J.

Best tortillas in Baltimore hands down!
(5)
Kriss E.

This small place has been highly recommended by various magazines. So it came as no big surprise it was packed when we got there (on a weekday around noon). But really, the rumours are justified: Those tacos are damn fresh and delicious, you get a generous amount of fresh limes, hot sauces and guacamole, and yes, you even sit quite nicely on those high bar stools, surrounded by Mexican art: We sat under a morbid painting called the "The Frida", showing a lady skeleton with a unibrow in a wheelchair. Fun!
(5)
Dallas T.

Fabulous tacos!!! Did not think I would find good Mexican in Baltimore, but I was wrong. Yum!
(4)
S S.

Great place! The tortillas (soft and fried) are terrific. The tacos are also generally excellent, but the quality can vary just a tad. Carnitas, Pollo, Chorizo: I haven't had one I've disliked. The tacos are served with great red and green chilli sauces that are excellent. Overall, the offerings here are very authentic and merits a visit.
(4)
foodie f.

i was sooo disappointed with this place!! i was looking for a new Mexican restaurant to go to with my boyfriend. So i went on yelp and was really impressed with the reviews, but what a horrible mistake. The tacos and quesadillas were so bland. No flavor whatsoever. the meat didn't taste very good either. The tamales were decent but nothing to call home about. we ended up throwing away are food and searching for a new place to go to. maybe Saturdays are bad days to get food here.
(1)
Dan L.

Did I eat at the same place? I came here after having read the raving reviews for the place. I was greatly disappointed. I admit, the quality of the meat was better than most places and the tortilla chips were one of the best I've had. However, the food was very average. The meat was bland and flavorless and the soft tortilla wrap was appallingly bad in terms of texture. Why do people bring Chipotle into their reviews? Chipotle is cheaper and tastes better. The service was friendly and chips were amazing, but the terrible soft tortilla and overrated reviews brought this rating to a 2. If you're looking for food made with quality ingredients (which I admit is hard to find in Baltimore), but lacks flavor then this place is for you.
(2)
Pascal P.

Mmmh, they do have delicious tacos here, they come in some of the best tortillas I've ever had, and they're very affordable. What more could you want?
(5)
Shaun J.

chicken quesadillas. salsa rojo. best of upper fells, probably the whole city.
(5)
SH L.

Delicious - authentic. I love their lingua and tripe. Pefectly cooked, tender and well-seasoned. I tried their menudo - also very delicious. Too bad they don't accept credit card.
(4)
Tatyana M.

We had BBQ, Sausage, Beef tong and Tilapia tacos. None of these impressed us at all. Except of the heat of their sauces we couldn't taste anything. Without the sauces it's just a mediocre, blend and tasteless food which is quite expensive if you consider size of the portion to the price ratio. The chips BTW were worst we ever ate and tortillas couldn't hold the food without being torn. We spent $22, left hungry, spent another $9 on Mexican Festival food (going on that Sunday) (which was not less awful then TS) and headed home totally disappointed. WHAT IS WRONG WITH BALTIMORE MEXICAN FOOD?!!!! If THIS IS THEIR AUTHENTIC FOOD then I'd rather make my own tacos, which are much more flavorful then what we ate from these Mexican cooks.
(1)
Ross C.

The best tacos (try the lengua and barbacoa), chips we've had in Baltimore. Nice guacamole (although my SO has pointed out its a little heavy on the lime as we're wishing for shovels to more quickly eat it). Salsas- which come on the side with plenty of fresh lime wedges, are good, although we've both preferred the green to the red (red had a little less flavor and was pretty much just heat).
(5)
eric c.

I've eaten at a lot of taquerias in San Diego, but only two in Baltimore. Tijuana Tacos has good tacos. The tacos at Tortilleria Sinaloa are incredible. I had the carnitas tacos and they were among the best I've ever had at any taqueria, anywhere. Delicious, juicy, marinated pork, chopped onions and cilantro in a homemade tortilla. Simple, but very flavorful, exactly what a taco should be. I don't normally order chips and guac, but if you go here, you absolutely must. The chips are great: fresh, crispy, just the right amount of salt--I think they must be made in-house. In short, If you like fresh, authentic Mexican tacos, this is the spot!
(5)
Eric P.

The fresh tortillas, sold by the kilo, are to die for. Cheat -- don't wait until you get home to try one of the warm delicious corn tortillas. Freshly fried tortilla chips are also sold by the (large) bag, and are equally as irresistible. The experience is roughly that of going to a Krispy Kreme for the first time as the donuts come fresh off the giant donut contraption... Tacos are also sold, but I've never ventured beyond the core tortilla factory business...
(5)
Flevoland D.

Outstanding tortillas. Very good tacos.
(5)
Allen T.

Great food at a good price. Very simple menu - I like that. Tacos - great and simple. the homemade tortillas made it that much better. Salsas - a red and a green sauce, both spicy and great. Tamale - wrapped in a banana leaf, delicious. Chips - fresh (made from their homemade tortillas!) Not a sit-down restaurant, but that adds to the appeal. Overall, great place.
(5)
Kyle F.

best tacos around. get 3 or 4. fresh tortillas made every day. more is more when it comes to the green tomatillo sauce.
(5)
Nancy J.

Mexico has come to Baltimore. Finally! Fresh tortillas (1 Kilo/2lbs for $1.80) are fantastic. The tacos are tasty. Served with green and red salsa and radishes. Fresh! There are about 8 barstools along the wall with a narrow table. Good enough for savoring the food, but not intimate, if you want to be. I should probably give it 5 stars, but I am partial to Sonoran Mexican.
(4)
Neil O.

I lived in the Mission District of San Francisco for ten years. We had Taco joints everywhere. This places compares favorably to any of them in all but price. Just a bit too expensive but irresistible nonetheless.
(4)
Richard H.

We stopped by recently on a trip north from DC. The most authentic and delicious Mexican food I've had in recent memory. The owner is so nice and makes good conversation while you wait on your order. Your tortillas are served in a basket lined with a nice cloth that makes you feel like you're in a real Mexican kitchen. The huevos and chorizo were delicious. This is now on our list of places to take visitors.
(5)
Kathryn E.

Good basic tacos on fantastic home-made tortillas - the way God intended man to eat tacos. This is really a tortilla factory, so the next time you're making Mexican at home, stop by here for the fresh corn tortillas that will make your meal sing.
(5)
Laurene C.

WOW. had PERFECT tacos. Just came back from mexico and these were the same (simple without lettuce and guacamole and sour cream all over it) and better, mainly just b/c the meat here was fresher than the ones we had at little street stands. The tortillas are warm and fresh...there are people coming in all the time and buying 20 tortillas at a time. Pescado taco was aiite...not anything special. I will definitely come back here again to eat and to buy tortillas to make tacos at home.
(5)
Charles R.

Awesome bare bones tacos. Just as I was talking about how authentic Mexican tacos just come with the tortilla, meat, onions, and cilantro; the lady working there comes up with just what I've described along with a side of guacamole, two salsas, and a bunch of limes. The chicken tacos were so so but the carnitas rocked. With no more seating than for 6 people, this place is still great to stop by for an authentic carnitas taco.
(5)
Emily W.

i dream of their chicken tacos and homemade chips - an absolute must for any party. their hot sauce is also amazing, wish i could get it in a bottle.
(5)
Pete R.

First, if you're a frequenter of Chevy's or Chipotle or call crunchy tacos real tacos and real tacos soft tacos, you may be in for a bit of a shock. But, go anyways with an open mind and empty stomach, and you'll find as authentic an experience as you can find on any coast. This place is as unassuming as you can get: it's a tiny place with a small seating area, and no frills (and nope, no margaritas, queso dip or eXXXtreme! fajitas either). What it has is an incredible selection of tacos -my favorites are the delicious and messy chorizo and the unctuous, hearty carnitas - menudo that my wife swears by and specials that are always an unexpected surprise. Plus, in case you missed it, they make their own tortillas. It's worth saying again. They make their own delicious tortillas. If you're reading this review between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., I'm probably eating there right now. Parking anywhere on Eastern is a hassle, especially during lunch and rush hour, but once that's out of the way, the place is great for a quick lunch, or just to swing by and grab an incomparably delicious and low-priced kilo of tortillas and a bag of chips. (Those two items, I will never get at a grocery store again.)
(5)
Emily C.

After finding out about this place on yelp, I've been eagerly anticipating trying it out. It's consistently ranked in City Paper's Best of Baltimore list, and you can see proof of that as soon as you walk in. Decorating the walls of this establishment are newspaper clippings of its triumphs throughout the years. Most recently, it was named best cheap restaurant in baltimore. The tacos run $2.50-$3 each, depending on which meat you choose. I had beef tacos, and they were awesome. The tortillas were so soft and yummy. And the sauces that accompanied the tacos gave them just enough zing. The tortilla chips were also very good. You can buy the flour tortillas by the kilo ($1.90), as well as their chips and salsa/guacamole to go. The only downsides are that the place is tiny so there isn't much room to sit, it's cash only, and it closes at 7pm. Can you imagine how much business they would do on weekend nights right in Fell's Point? Definitely a spot I'll be returning to.
(4)
Cathy D.

I went there 3 times because I really like the mushroom quesadilla there. However, the portion is really small and you need two of those for a moderate meal. It doesn't come with anything and you need to pay extra for sauce and condiments. That usually costs me about $10 for a relatively small meal. Not a good value! Moreover, I am a vegetarian and I always found a piece of meat at the side of my quesadilla even though I have double checked with them each time to make sure that there is no meat in my order. So, very frustrating!
(2)
Rocky R.

I heard a lot about this place so my buddy and I decided to give it a try. Upon first entering, we were warmly greeted by the staff. They were extremely nice. I ordered a steak taco because I was not too hungry and just wanted a light snack. I asked the lady if there was any place I could wash my hands. She welcomed me to the back and pointed out the sink. That was a kind gesture. I asked what the large machine was, and she proceeded to give me a crash-course on how tortillas are made. She mentioned their machine was broken and they were making all tortillas by hand that day. Upon receiving my taco, I realized it was a chicken taco, not the steak I ordered. No problem - the staff promptly apologized and prepared the correct taco and let me keep my chicken taco too! This is how customer service should be! I would definitely go back. The food was authentic tasting and the service was wonderful.
(5)
Jennifer A.

Whenever I want to make a special Mexican meal, I get my tortillas from here. They are so good...it's hard to imagine going back to grocery store tortillas. The price is definitely right, and the staff is pleasant, too. I bought the tortilla chips once, and they made me and the other eater pretty sick to our stomachs. Maybe because of the grease, I don't know. I won't be buying the chips again, but I always pick up some tortillas when I'm in the neighborhood.
(4)
Kara M.

i miss these tacos! and cheap fresh tortillas! if you're in the area, and want real tacos then go!
(5)
Steve K.

This is a good Mexican taco shop - quite a lot better than most of the others in the area. Tortillas and chips are made fresh. Carnitas, barbacoa, res, pollo tocos were quite good, lengua isn't really my thing. The chips can be quite good but depend quite a bit on how freshly made they were. The salsas are decent, although I'm not much for the hot salsa here.
(4)
R I.

Chicken tacos are fantastic!! As are the fresh tortillas and fresh nachos. Kind of pricey though (for what you get)
(5)
Luci E.

You cannot go wrong here. Try one, try them all (they've even got tongue!). The tacos are cheap cheap cheap and the experience is nothing short of spectacular. It's a teeny, hole-in-the-wall place, where you might be the only person speaking English. If you're looking for an inexpensive, delicious place for tacos, search no longer!
(5)
Aliza E.

Usually I'm embarrassed to bring my brother from San Francisco to try any Mexican food in Baltimore since it can't compare to food in the Mission, but I wouldn't be embarrassed to bring him to Tortilleria Sinaloa! Ordered three tacos and was crazy stuffed. Came with three different sauces that were creamy and multi-layered flavored moles which blow any salsa out of the water. Grab a bag of homemade tortilla chips to go... I love that the tortillas are made in house, which makes it a special Baltimore treat!
(5)
Pete H.

Great little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. Amazing guacamole and the chips are to die for. Awesome value for the money.
(4)
Rob H.

Ok, so it took me three trips to this place to finally cash in a Groupon that I'd bought almost a year ago, but in the end it was well worth the effort. Between this most recent visit and a few previous visits, Tortilleria Sinaloa has earned a spot on my list "go to" eateries now that I've finally figured out their limited hours of operation (they close at 6pm on Sun-Thu and 8pm on Fri-Sat). Basically, a great spot for breakfast or lunch, but not for dinner unless you eat earlier than I. Freshly made tortillas are the name of the game here, but I also give them props for their house made roja (red) and verde (green) sauces, which are served alongside an order of freshly fried tortilla chips. While essentially a take out joint, there are a few places to sit in the colorfully decorated front portion of the restaurant. On these features alone, they earn a solid A. We had the pesce (fish) tacos, which were filled with lightly buttered and season tilapia and a side of simple tomato-onion-cilantro salsa. While less sensational than some of the gourmet Tex-Mex varieties found in more "gringo" establishments, these had great flavor in a simpler, more authentic form. While I heartily enjoyed these, at $5 per taco my expectations might have been a tad bit higher. B+ We also enjoyed a veggie quesadilla, which was made with queso blanco and an assortment of beans and onions. While I appreciated the authentic Latin cheese, the rest of the fillings made this average at best. C+ Note to self: Next time, stick with the tacos.
(4)
Chris D.

Good tacos, great salsa, and great menudo.
(4)
A. C.

(04/02/2012) Really good tacos at Tortilleria Sinaloa. The lengua (tongue) was tender, moist, beefy - like brisket, if I didn't tell you, you wouldn't know, barbacoa was long stewed ropes of shredded beef in a chile-based braising liquid; tilapia tacos were highly seasoned with Old Bay and grilled, smokey flavor. The meats, while they had a lot of spices/flavor and nice textures for a taco were somewhat underseasoned, as far as a little salt. Acid (in the form of the accompanying limes) were a welcome touch. Love the in-house made corn tortillas. Tacos are Mexican street-style, dressed simply with plenty of chopped white onion and cilantro, and tart pico de gallo, peppery salsa verde and smokey chile sauce on the side. Seating is almost non-existent (maybe 8 stools at a counter), best bet is to-go.
(4)
Amanda C.

Great tacos. Although I've had some better, I think for Baltimore this is by far the best. They are authentic Mexican style. The veggie and the chorizo are excellent. Great whole in the wall and definitely fulfills that taco craving. The tamale was also scrumptious!
(4)
Fat T.

Holy crap. I was scratching my head when I kept reading about their tortilla chips and how addictive they were. I mean how good can tortilla chips be? It's that good, I buy two bags every time I go for the road. It seems like they are made by hand there. They are dual layered for extra crunchiness, kinda like the the manufacturer defects from store bought chips, the ones that are stuck together. That excitement is in every chip. The Tacos, I have tried them all. They are all excellent with their red salsa. So far, the best find in Baltimore.
(5)
S C.

Steak tacos were great. Confusing about what time they really closed between yelp, the door, and what the chick at the register said, but great food
(4)
Colbey W.

We had heard and read that this joint has some tasty tacos, so attempted to order tacos online about an hour prior to requested pickup (which happened to be an hour before close). Went through the simple ordering process and ran a couple of errands before time to grab our tacos. We showed up about 5 minutes before time and the door was locked. We knocked a couple of times and a woman who had seen us walk up and knock finally came to the door. She opened it and told us they were closed- over an hour before the posted close time. We said we had ordered online and she told us they had ran out of tortillas so they closed. There was no email or phone call letting us know, so we left without tacos and without the 20 minutes we had spent heading there and back. I don't care how good their tacos are, I won't ever be trying them.
(1)
Sara G.

Sinaloa has the most authentic mexican tacos I've had since moving to Baltimore. If you are craving a taco that only includes meat, cilantro, lime and onion this is the place. No sour cream here! The salsas and guacamole are also pretty darn tasty and if you feel so compelled can by the meats by the pound, and tubs of guac. There is not a lot of seating inside (all bar style and limited at that) but it is worth the walk/drive. My only complaint is that the hours are pretty limited! It would be awesome if they were open for dinner, but lunch will have to do for now!
(4)
Mallory O.

They do it right and don't mess around. Tacos are as they should be without a lot of extra fluff on top - 2 corn tortillas, meat, onions, cilantro and lime. The barbacoa was flavorful and not too spicy. The chicken had the perfect amount of char from the grill. Their tamales were pretty good but I think I'm going to save room for more tacos next time because that's where it's at. The main reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that their shop is tiny. If there are more than 8 or so people in there it feels crazy crowded and you'll be hard pressed to find a stool to sit on. If you can snag a seat they'll bring a tiny salsa bar to your seat. But it's delicious and worth standing and eating if that's what it comes to.
(4)
B B.

Umm a big roach tried to move my hand out of its way while I was at the counter ordering and I didn't think the food was that good. Don't ask why I ordered after being assaulted and battered by a roach (well its because the food reviews were so positive, I figured any establishment could have a bug in it - not sure if that was my best use of reasoning in my life or not). I won't be back.
(1)
Mario L.

I'm from Southern California and this place has the best tacos I've had so far in Baltimore. The tacos taste just like those back at home. Good stuff!! A bit pricey for a taco... but still worth it if you're in the mood for mouth-watering tacos. The place is small and takes cash only, but the people are nice and they make their own tortillas!
(4)
Elda L.

First off, I'm Mexican-American and my parents own a Mexican restaurant in LA. So given my pedigree, I am allowed to say that this place is just okay. It's decent, for Baltimore standards, I guess. My major gripe is that it's way too over-priced. The meat's flavor tastes just fine, but what really stands out is the homemade tortilla. I doubt I'll be coming back anytime soon, unless I want to show off to my visiting LA friends on how Baltimore does Mexican food. No bueno.
(3)
Josh S.

The tortillas are the best. Love the barbacoa tacos. Little pricey for what it is, but my favorite tacos around.
(5)
Mike D.

Great quesadillas with gooey cheese to spare. Pozole boasts everything but the kitchen sink, rich flavor with a nice color. The chicken tamales are good but the pork damn good. They most defintely pass the guacamole test. Place is super tiny but certrainly worth a stop. Good prices as well.
(3)
Roger M.

You don't really need to review this place. No need to go on and on about each bite. No need to. It's like needing to give a full dissertation of The Godfather. Not necessary. Just see the movie because it's great. This place is the same. Just go. Don;t read 17 reviews of this place before you decide. With all due respect to those who don't like this place, well, you're wrong. Sorry. This joint, along with Tijuana Tacos on Fleet Street, has the best Mexican in the city. Having lived in Colorado for almost 10 years, I got used to enjoying really great Mexican and thought my days of mouth-watering tacos like this were long gone when I moved here. Made me sad actually... But this is the real deal my friends. Only tacos I've ever enjoyed more were at a place in Playa Del Carmen called EL Fogon. It's affordable, delicious, and fresh. Try the chorizo and/or tongue. Both are de-lish. Well, everything is. You may start with 3 tacos, but they're so dang good, that's never enough so plan on ordering about 15. CASH ONLY!!! No ATM inside.
(5)
Esther L.

We went there for Sunday lunch and was shocked to see how expensive the tacos were. We had heard good reviews about the place, but seriously, almost $4 for taco al pastor!? I'm still new to Baltimore and will assume that there aren't many good Mexican restaurants in the area and will give people the benefit of the doubt for writing 5 star reviews for this place. But seriously, we're talking about authentic Mexican tacos here--you should not be paying almost $10 for 2 tacos. I find it rather insulting to charge those kinds of prices. Meat, I understand, but onions and cilantro?? That's dirt cheap. There aren't too many ingredients going into these tacos so I have no idea why they're so expensive. I can get the same exact tacos, that taste better!, in Atlanta for way less.
(2)
Mark M.

Tacos, the Chips, Salsas, the Guac. What is all of this Chipotle talk? Shut em' down, open up shop. Oh, no, that's how Tortilleria Sinaloa rolls.
(5)
James G.

The best food in any city comes from small, hidden hole in the wall joints pumping out fresh wholesome homemade food right in front of you; usually with a limited menue because its all fresh. This Place has it. Fresh tortillas made right in house, excellant Chips and Salsa, and Menudo (tripe soup) was wonderful. for a couple bucks a Taco- it cant be beat. Get yourself into this family run restaurant and try to get a seat at one of three stools at the window- snack away, and enjoy authentic Mexican food.
(4)
Dana C.

Affordable and by far the best Mexican food in Baltimore
(5)
Jessica S.

Best tacos and tamales in town. The pork tamales are the best and every taco I've had has been satisfying. I also like to buy tortillas and chips here- all so yummy.
(5)
Daniel M.

Amazing tacos al pastor and pescado. Great price and great service. Very nice owner came out and chatted us up, was very friendly and made us feel right at home.
(5)
Danielle J.

So... maybe they were having an off day, but I was disappointed. A couple of us went during the early evening hours on a weekday. We just beat a mini-rush, but they were out of chicken tamales so we opted for carnitas instead... we somehow ended up with one carnitas and one bean tamale. Meh to the bean. We ordered a medium guac with chips with our tamales/tacos and we had to remind the woman about the guac.. she said "small right?" When she brought it out it was in a styrofoam container without a lid and not filled to a particular point... It looked like someone winged it with the amount.... call me brainwashed by certain chains whose names begin in chih and end in lay with a poat in the middle, but there is something about the stuffing of that guac into that same container, and knowing you are getting all the guacalicious goodness you can possibly squeeze into it. But I digress... to their credit the guac was my favorite part of the experience... fresh and deliciously limey. The tortillas were also pretty tasty but anyone who's read reviews already knows to expect that, right? Anyway, I will be back... that guac suckered me in to trying tacos instead next time. Stay tuned for an update. :)
(3)
Cassie C.

This is a good Mexican place. The chips are very good here, some of the best I have had. The chicken tacos are good, too. The salsa is just okay. Prices are a little high for what you get.
(4)
Vardo N.

A little hole in the wall place, but such great tacos! Everything seems homemade, the meats are flavorful, and the salsa verde is top-notch. The red sauce was crafted well, but a bit tart and smoky for my palate. It's mostly takeaway. There is one small L-shapped counter with stools, but most of it is in full sun, so bring your sunglasses.
(4)
Emily G.

Small place that is good for eating quickly with one or two people or getting takeout. Great tacos. Classic street tacos with proper salsa and well cooked meat. Tortillas are also very good. Instead of making my own I just get them here. I also get their salsa to go. Very cheap compared to other options of equal quality.
(4)
Deanna L.

I'm from LA and there is a lot of great Mexican food. This is excellent. authentic, delicious tacos. Love em! I'm also a fan of the tamales, which are a lot softer than other tamales that I've had. Some don't like that, but I'm a fan. The quesadillas were good, but a little bit too heavy with the cheese. Every time I pass by, I crave their tacos.
(4)
Al S.

My wife and daughter enjoyed the tacos but they thought they were small. I had the menudo and it was really good. I'll definitely have that again even though it was a bit pricey. Very small place with counter type seating. Can only seat about 8 people and that would be pretty tight. One large guy was there and he pretty much took up the seating for 4 people. Naturally he sat in the middle which caused the problem. Otherwise, great place. I'll definitely go back!
(4)
Alex S.

This place doesn't need another 5 star review, but it definitely earns it. The first time I went in, one of the owner gave me a free bag of chips as a welcome/thank you. They've been consistently good and friendly. The only downsides are that it's a little pricey and they close relatively early.
(5)
Sarah L.

The only thing that scared me more about moving to the East Coast than dealing with a frigid winter was moving away from all food good and Mexican. My friend discovered this place and life has not been the same since. They basically only do tacos but they are the best tacos I have ever had anywhere (including California and Mexico, sorry West Coast). I find myself craving their food, without exaggeration, almost every day. I'll be sitting at my desk at work dreaming of chorizo tacos and subsequently cursing the taco gods for not putting this magical place in Dupont Circle. That is how beyond this spot is. Also, they hand-make their own tortillas and chips. Alley-oop, for the win! (March Madness is getting to me) Taco suggestion: I've been told that all are good, but I wouldn't know. Their chorizo tacos are so delicious that I can't even bring myself to try anything else.
(5)
KIMIYA A.

Fresh. delcious. PERFECT! They seriously have the best tacos you'll probably ever taste, with perfect sauces to compliment. The tortillas are made on site, and you can taste the difference. The chips are so good you'll probably want to buy some and take them with you - luckily you can! Lately I've noticed crazy lines at lunch, so clearly this place has become seriously popular. Try to come on an off time, since the inside space is limited, at best. The staff/owners are super friendly and make a point to try to learn people's names. This is the perfect combination of authenticity and fresh fresh fresh ingredients.
(5)
Leslie B.

All the food here is worth being in the small space that is Tortilleria Sinaloa. So good.
(5)
Catie F.

This little place has really good, relatively inexpensive mexican food. I had three types of tacos and the fish tacos was basically slab of cod in a tortilla (which was delicious). The sauces were incredible. Giving it four stars because the girl who bagged my meal forgot my guacamole (which I'd paid for) and because the prices in-store are higher than what they indicate online. I would go back.
(4)
Maria M.

I guess I expected cheaper when my fiance told me it was one of the places that was labeled "cheap eats." 3 tacos and chips and 2 sodas came out to be around $20. I think in chipotle, I'd get that for like $10 or $11 maybe, definitely not $20. In any case, if you ask for everything on it, they would give you onion and cilantro with whatever meat you ask for. Guac is extra. The lady that greeted us at the counter was nice tho. It's a very small space, with stools and bar tables. No real tables with chairs, but not many places tables in this area anyways right? Parking is street parking, but we got lucky and found one right infront of the store. So yeah. Bottom line: It wasn't bad... but I don't really think it's that cheap... that's about it... =P
(3)
Vera L.

I had probably the best tamale in my life here at Tortilleria Sinaloa. It even beats the abuela-made tamales that my roommate's dad would fly up from Brownsville back during my Notre Dame days. That's how legit this is. I tried three things: ~tamale con pollo y queso: standard chicken and cheese in a corn husk ~tamale oaxacalan: seasoned pork-belly tamale wrapped and cooked in banana leaf ~homemade guacamole While Tortilleria Sinaloa is known for their fresh chips and their tacos, they need to be put on the map for their tamales. Especially the Tamale Oaxacalan. Tamale con Pollo y Queso (Chicken and Cheese tamale) PROS -moist and not dried out like Trader Joe's frozen ones -meat was also moist, good quantity CONS -couldn't really taste the cheese but overall was good for a tamale -slightly small for $3 when I've had ones the same size for $2 in Chicago. Then again, those were sold off the bed of a pickup truck so I suppose this isn't really a con if you factor in rent and utilities as well as labor. Tamale Oaxacalan PROS -best tamale I've had in my life -pork belly was so full of flavor: fat melts right into the masa -banana leaf adds a nice tropical scent/flavor but is not overpowering CONS -not the healthiest: tamales are made with lard so the extra pork fat doesn't help with the cholesterol -I didn't order two of these Guacamole PROS -Fresh -can order different sizes CONS -not as chunky as I would like it. I like nice big chunks of avocado to scoop onto my tortilla chips. As mentioned before, I am so sad that I discovered this gem of a place only 2 weeks before I head out of Baltimore. I love it so much I may actually come back and order six tamales for the road. Pictures here: rammiegirl.wordpress.comâ€¦ Enjoy!
(5)
Blair B.

The only truly authentic Mexican we've found so far in Baltimore. The pollo tacos have the char of a grill. The pork tamale was just as I remembered from my time working in a Hispanic community years ago. Eat in area is very warm hot days. The sauces are very good. Not overly hot but just the right kick. Delicious. I only wish there were more places like this tiny gem around the city.
(5)
Kristaps P.

I've come back several times since first visiting. This place is awesome. The seating can be tight, but the tacos are amazing. Best if you are planning on take-out.
(5)
naseem t.

Was stuck in traffic going home near here recently and it was dinner time so I thought I'd give it a shot. I live across the street from Tijuana Tacos, and that and Tacos Tolteca in Dundalk are the only Mexican I've eaten since moving to Baltimore not long ago, so that's my comparison. I ordered the quesadilla, which was small-it used two taco sized tortillas as the sandwich, rather than a larger folded tortilla like most places. The flavor was lacking, and definitely not worth a repeat, since I have excellent Mexican across the street, but I will say it was served with a small container of refried beans, which I really, really do not enjoy and generally never eat, even if they come with my meal. Since my meal was tiny, I found myself digging into the beans, and I have to say they were delicious-from a girl who genuinely dislikes refried beans, these had a great flavor and texture. I also want to add that I told the lady who rung me up that I would be back in a few minutes, and wandered around a little, coming back 15 minutes later (which is generally plenty of time at a place like this). I could clearly see my food waiting, but the two ladies bagging up tortilla chips ignored me for a full ten minutes until a lady came out from the back and handed me my food with no comment. Not expecting great service at a taqueria, but getting my food in under a half hour would be nice..
(3)
Lillian C.

Pretty solid taco place. Not my favorite but those tortillas are top notch and made in house. They fill the tacos to the brim with tasty, flavorful meat and even though I only ordered a single taco, I had three little 1/2 oz containers of sauce which is a nice gesture! I had the menudo which was also pretty good, but a little meager for the price ($9). It was almost all little tripe bits with nothing else (a single green bean looking thing), and a big fat stack of tortillas and some lime wedges on the side. I mean, I was expecting the mexican version of pho because that's what I heard it described as. There was no cilantro or onions in there which would have been nice.
(4)
Diana L.

Everything I read about this place before coming to Baltimore was right. It is so, so good. Really. At first, I was hesitant about Tortilleria Sinaloa because 3.50 for a taco is about a dollar more expensive than it should be, in my opinion. But, fuck it, these are worth it. The tortillas were fresh and hot, and the green and red homemade salsas were a perfect accompaniment to the taco. I ordered one taco and the huevos con chorizo, which was, without a doubt, the best I have ever had. Came with a bunch of fresh, hot tortillas. My boyfriend and I sat at the counter and looked out the window while we ate, savoring every last delectable bite. Meat was perfectly seasoned too. Oh man, this place was so good. Next time I come to Baltimore I know exactly where my first stop will be. Right. Here. Also I bet the horchata is really good, I'm kinda sad I didn't get some. But you should go for it! Rice milk with cinnamon, ugh it's so refreshing. DO NOT MISS!
(5)
Kevin T.

As I prepare to drop Baltimore as one of my frequent haunts, I owe Tortilleria a review. This place has been a mainstay of my lunching routine for a decade. Sure prices have gone up, but whose hasn't? This place churns out homemade tortillas with delicious taco ingredients. In have stuck to the tacos, which I have had all flavors. The pastor and chorizo are personal favorites. The little green and red sauce accompaniments, fantastic. The space is small, so when busy the crowd can be suffocating, especially on a hot day and the tortilla machine running. However, on a quiet afternoon this is a perfect place to unwind, reflect on your morning, eat some tacos and Mexican bebidas and prepare for the afternoon. I will miss coming here and hope they stick around for another decade.
(4)
Rita Y.

I was told by a friend that these were the best tacos in Baltimore - and was not dissapointed. The tacos melt in your mouth. Wrapped in two corn tortillas and filled with meat, cilantro and onions, they are amazing. They give you two salsa toppings to put on as well. The guac is AMAZING here! The give you so much. For 5 dollars you get a medium and it was filled past halfway to the cup. We could barely finish it between two people. The chips were thick and crispy.
(4)
Pat L.

Fantastic tacos. Got the pollo, chorizo and al pastor - as well as some guac with their homemade tortilla chips. Everything was fantastic, I would recommend everything we tried.
(5)
Barathi S.

Have been wanting to try this taco joint for a while so I ordered a few chicken tacos to go. If you plan on eating in be warned there is limited seating. The tacos were simple (in a good way!). Fresh grilled chicken double wrapped in homemade corn tortillas and topped with cilantro and onions. Add heat to your liking with the 2 salsa options they offer. I appreciated the fast and friendly service! Next time I will need to try the guac and homemade chips. The menu is quite limited but what they have they seem to do well.
(4)
Jennifer I.

best tacos in Bmore! super cheap but not stingy on ingredients -- got the beef taco which came with succulent pieces of meat topped with plentiful radish garnish. be sure to ask for the extra green salsa. the corn tortilla itself is to die for. the workers here are also very friendly.
(4)
Linette G.

I'm Mexican and this is the only place that I know in Baltimore with really authentic Mexican tacos. The ingredients are fresh and the tacos are prepared just like they would be in Mexico. Open face on 2 corn tortillas (made daily in house) with a hearty serving of the protein, and sides of radish, onion, cilantro and green and red salsa. Seriously, these tacos are legit! I LOVE THEM and the owners are so friendly! The flan is also super bad ass and is made in house with fresh ingredients. I took a slice to school with me and let some friends try it and they basically stole it from me because they couldn't get enough. Oh and they have glass bottle coke, my favorite!
(5)
Wayne K.

Best tacos in Baltimore. It won't disappoint.
(5)
Teresa A.

WOW! I had to give this place a try because of all the stellar Yelp reviews and I am so glad I did. Upon walking in I noticed a huge machine behind the counter that was cranking out fresh tortillas and I knew I was in the right place for tacos! It was very hot in there and very small and quaint and had the family owned feel, complete with toddler running around all over the place! Lol. I ordered a chicken and pork taco, a chicken tamale, and a side of guac. Total was $10. The menu was small and everything is ala carte, which made it easy to order honestly. There were already about 5 people inside waiting for their food so it did take a long while until I got my food. And with the amount of tortillas they were cranking out and wrapping it made me think that they probably sell them to local restaurants in the area... so be aware that other Mexican joints you may go to probably got their tortillas and/or chips from this place. Because they also sold their chips by the bag. Anyway, the food was AMAZING I was in taco heaven. The pork was my favorite with a huge dollop of guac on top. The tamale was also delicious, little overcooked on one end, but it was so much food that it didn't affect my meal at all. FYI, it is cash only! There are only 10 bar seats available and it is super hot in there FYI... also their hours are short, so best for a to-go lunch! Cannot wait to go back!!!!!!!!! BEST TACOS IN BALTIMORE!
(5)
Laura A.

I don't understand why people gave this place 5 stars. Or why this place was voted number 1 taco place in Baltimore. Maybe it's just the fact that I grew up eating LEGIT Mexican food everyday, or just that there's no such thing as great Mexican food on the East coast. Either way, here are the things we disliked: 1) For myself, I ordered 2 carne asada tacos, a pork tamale, and a Mexican coke. My husband ordered 2 tacos de pastor (special for that day), a tilapia taco($5.50 each), and a Mexican coke. We also ordered a small bag of chips. When she told us our total was $27 I about fainted, and it was NOT due to the extreme heat outside AND inside this small "restaurant". When I went to give her my card, she said cash only, ok I'll just go to the atm down the street. Once outside, I told my husband we should just leave! $27 for 6 tacos, 2 cokes, and a bag of chips is WAY too much! 2) My carne asada tacos were G-R-O-S-S. No flavor to the meat whatsoever, and super dry. My tamale was not even cooked all the way. The masa should be a bit spongy, and this was completely wet. Almost like they just steamed them for 2 seconds. 3) My husband's fish taco was super salty. His tacos de pastor were super dry, flavor was ok. The only things we liked about this place, are the chips, the tortillas and the salsa. The chips were freaking awesome! With lime and salsa, the chips were pretty much my meal since I forced myself to eat my tacos. The tortillas are homemade and remind me of my grandma's, so I'll give them a thumbs up. The salsa was, meh, I make better salsa. Lesson learned. No more exploring for Mexican food out here. I'll stick to making it myself.
(1)
Elana K.

- If we're making enchiladas or tacos, we always stop here to pick up tortillas. Store bought does not compare. And a half-kilo is more than plenty for 2 people! - The huevos con chorizo is the most delicious and economical breakfast ever! Even my husband
(5)
Andrew W.

I honestly don't know where the good reviews are coming from. My fiancee and I walked in with moderately high expectations. We had read all of the great reviews on Yelp, and had been spoiled by a fantastic taqueria that sits kitty corner to us in Upper Fells. Having just moved to the city and having had a taste of some pretty good tacos elsewhere, I thought I had just hit the goldmine of living in a city with multiple fantastic taco joints. Apparently not. As we walked into the cramped confines of the restaurant, it was packed, so we resolved to order our tacos to go. The woman behind the desk seemed annoyed to be taking our orders, even before we had spoken a single word and were just taking in the menu. My fiancee ordered first, and asked for no cilantro to be added, as she has a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap (seriously, check it out: bit.ly/Pc0bCy ). This seemed to be the final straw for any semblance of customer service that the woman had deigned to give us. She spoke extremely softly and not directly at us, which made it very hard for us to hear her over the sounds of the kitchen, and she got increasingly impatient with us as we asked her to repeat herself. When it came to be my turn, I asked for two Al Pastor tacos, as the quality of these have become my standard test for new taquerias. I also asked for no cilantro, and asked if they had cheese that could be added to it. The woman glared at me for a moment, and when I continued looking at her waiting for a response, she finally said, "No." So, okay, fine. I've had fantastic food before from places with abysmal customer service. I can also respect that if you believe you're serving up the best authentic Mexican food around, you get to dictate what you do and do not put on your menu. We waited while three other customers came, ordered, received their food and left, before we finally got our food. After the sad excuse for customer service, the ridiculously long wait, the food should have been something better than a C+ in quality. It was not. The meat was lacking flavor, and the only saving grace was their green sauce, which was only a B in quality itself. I know it's a "cool" thing right now to find hole-in-the-wall restaurants that do "authentic food" and won't compromise with American standards. I am generally a fan of such restaurants, but I do require the quality to be there, and it simply is not here. If you simply want to be seen walking into such a restaurant to uphold your hipster cred, then fine - but don't tell me that the food is better than anywhere else. Tijuana Tacos is a 5 minute drive away, and that's where I'll be keeping my business. The staff is friendlier, willing to doctor up your tacos the way you want them, and the food is light years ahead of this place. I won't be back.
(2)
Michelle B.

Sinaloa still gets 5 stars but I had to update my review and say; a kilo of tortillas is a lot! For $2.50 it is a crazy good deal as you get about 35 reasonably sized and absolutely delicious corn tortillas. Now to figure out how I'll eat all of them... Oh, and this time around I brought my sister along (a serious taco lover who lives in NYC) and she claimed the chorizo taco to be the best she's ever had. Trust her, she knows what she's talking about.
(5)
Rob C.

Excellent tacos, though I'm somewhat partial to Cinco de Mayo next door. The huevos con chorizo for breakfast is awesome.
(4)
Gerry S.

I've been to Arizona and California and I've eaten where the locals tell me I can get the best Mexican food, and I have NEVER found tortillas as good as back home in Baltimore, at Tortilleria Sinaloa. They're so achingly fresh and perfect that they never feel like a mere conveyance for the filling in their tacos. And the fillings are so tasty - and the salsas are SO TASTY - that the tortillas have to be really something to hold their own. But they do. A shout out to the delicious, smoky red salsa too. You, my friend, hurt so good. I'm always sorry I ate you, but never sorry enough to not go back. If you want further proof that this is some real Mexican food, stop here for lunch on a Sunday. You'll find a line out the door of abuelas waiting to buy a chilo of tortilla for Sunday dinner.
(5)
Gaby G.

Over rated mexican place. Food is OK and the plantillas are home made. Flavor is a bit off and needed salt. Funny was to hear music from Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic but no mexican music.
(3)
Stephanie I.

We love coming to this place. The tacos are really yummy. The meats are definitely on the drier side, but the salsas and the lime on top help out. The tortillas are really good. We always pick some up if we are making our own tacos or fajitas at home. The guacamole is always delicious and they give you a good size portion! We'll continue to keep going there! Cash only!
(4)
Champika F.

Possibly some of the best tacos I've had on the east coast. The chips are also fresh and amazing.
(5)
JJ J.

Have come back many more times and simply put, one of the best hole in the walls in Baltimore. Tacos reign here: Barbacoa or Lengua are the best bang for your buck. If you wanna splurge, fish is the best but pricey. **TIP** Be sure to get a side of Guacamole. (Small is $1, Medium is $5, etc.) Might wanna just grab two smalls.
(4)
Cherri B.

Best Mexican spot in Baltimore! Maybe even on the East Coast!
(5)
Nia L.

Good but wasn't blown away. Guacamole and chips had too much lime for my taste.
(3)
Kiran P.

I can't say enough great things about this place. I have even called my friends in LA to tell them how good the tacos are. They make the tortillas by hand every day. The meat is wonderfully flavored. And they don't use any nonsense ingredients! These are real mexican tacos!!! A must have is the guacamole. I don't know how they do it, but it is so fresh for the winter. The taste is so good, I could eat it on its own. Try to come here when it's not lunch hour. The place gets packed and there are only a few bar stools to sit at.
(5)
Lauren W.

I had very high hopes for this place, hoping to compare it to my favorite tortilleria in my town of Philly. I was excited to find a place that made and sold fresh tortillas by the bushel, and also had a kitchen turning out hopefully delicious tacos. Not so much. To be fair, I had had a long day of drinking just prior, so the details aren't precisely crystal clear in my memory. But I know I ordered a medium bag of tortilla chips, a small order of fresh tortillas, and their current special tacos al pastor. The lady at the cashier was not unhappy, but not friendly either. Total came to nine dollars and change, nearly ten dollars for my order. This detail, I remember very clearly. I thought okay, maybe these are the best tacos ever, so no big deal. When I get back to my friend's place, I checked my bag to see the chips, the tortillas.. and the one taco in my takeout container?? Seriously?? They charged me six dollars for ONE, for one SOLO pork taco? Not a huge taco, not even a great taco. Six dollars for one good, but fairly average street taco. No thanks. Not again. I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, considering the multitude of great reviews on the site. So listen to everybody else's reviews and try this place for yourself.. but for your own sake, double check how many tacos you're getting before you fork over your dollars.
(2)
Laura G.

Best tacos you'll find in Baltimore. Real street tacos with lots of meat; which is maybe why it's a little expensive. Bring an extra $2.50 for a kilo of tortillas to take home! They also sell the taco meats by the pound.
(4)
Yeti W.

A true gem in Baltimore. I always try to bring friends visiting from out of town to this place. I wish I lived closer so I could make it a weekly routine.
(5)
Jen K.

Good, but certainly could be better--3.5 stars. I rounded up because they're a local business. I've been here several times, and still do not understand why everyone says its "THE BEST!". They serve authentic tacos (i.e. with cilantro + onion, not lettuce + cheese) and the service is friendly and fast. You can, indeed, get a large stack of tasty corn tortillas for cheap. My favorite thing about this place is the decor! On the other hand, their hours are terrible. I lived a 4 minutes walk away and still could barely manage to get there when it was open. I've also *gasp* had tastier tacos; in fact, I find them rather bland before I douse hot sauce on them. Furthermore, if you actually think about it, it's not so inexpensive for what you get. In sum: Definitely worth it if you're in the area, but I wouldn't suggest going across town for them or anything.
(4)
Donna H.

These tacos are the real deal, served fresh, hot and quick - I had the fish and my husband had the barbacoa and we both finished up with carnitas. I liked everything about our visit here, except the fact that I only had room for two tacos - Pittsburgh doesn't have anything quite like the taco places we love, and we are already saying to ourselves "It's only four hours away."
(4)
Eric W.

I love the fish tacos, the fish pieces were big and juicy. The homemade tortilla chips were also crispy and yummy!! A bit pricey but overall nice place to try out.
(4)
Joseph K.

Overall, the restaurant is bumped up to a solid 4, and I have to mention the pozole. Just for the pozole, it deserves a 5. This was my first time having pozole..it lived up to the hype. Pozole is a soup or stew from Mexico. It starts with a deep red savory broth of various mexican flavors such as cumin, oregano, bay leaves...and it gets that red color from a mixture of various chilis like ancho, guajillo, etc. Its rich succulent homestyle flavor comes from pork, most likely bits of pork shoulder and pork shank. It stews and all the flavors blend together perfectly. Then goes in the hominy. Hominy is a type of corn kernel and this is what sets pozole apart from other soups. As it stews, it softens up. It holds it's texture on the outside like a thick membrane, a good bite, and the inside is soft kind of like a bean. It's a great source of fiber i'm sure. The pozole is served to you in a small plastic bowl with a side of condiments (onions+cilantro, lime, their homemade green spicy chili sauce), and a small basket of literally about 12 tortillas. No joke. 12 of their homemade tortillas. If you love tortillas as much as I do, you'll love this. The soup doesn't look like much, but the bowl is fairly deep. Squeeze some lime in the soup to add that acidic contrast to the rich meaty soup. put some onions+cilantro into the soup as well. Great texture and that raw herbiness to add more complexity. Rip the tortilla in half to a more manageable size and you use it as a paddle. You move stuff onto your spoon in the other hand. Take bites of the hominy and fall of the bone amazingly tender pork all socked in the rich broth. As you do this, the tortilla soaks up the soup and you take bites of it. Grab another piece of tortilla and repeat. You get this rich deep non overpowering broth with fork tender pork and this bite and delicate texture of the hominy. I was stuffed. I love tortillas. And now I love Pozole. It's something you probably can't get in many places. It's not a very American type of dish. It's awesome. If you're getting over a cold, this soup makes your life 10x more bearable. Oh man, as winter comes upon us ...I know where to get a comforting bowl of soup, pozole style.
(4)
El J.

THIS PLACE IS THE WORST KIND OF TOURIST TRAP ( they're going over charge you because they know you aren't coming back) !!!!!!!!!!!!! There's no menu just some faded writing on a chalk board. I ordered a steak taco and got FOUR at (3.99 a apiece ) And there is no KILO of NACHO"S They have a small 1.80 a med 3.03 and a large 5.50 bags !!!!!! The so called Steak taco is 1/4 to 1/2 cubes of maybe top round with no flavor except onion and cilantro that are added the tortilla that were ascold as the meat ,Futhermore the salsa's where just as bad as the taco it self . So for $17 dollars I got 4 tasteless taco's a $3 bag not so great nacho chips that where visble greasy and a 1.25 can of soda ?
(1)
Jack F.

Tortilleria Sinaola isn't about tacos ... it's about the tortilla. The taste and texture along is addictive enough that you could discard the filling and snack entirely on the "made-from-scratch-each-day" tortillas. Oh wait, that's why you buy the fried tortilla chips. Did I mention that it's also reasonably priced between $2.95 and $5.35? [Original Visit: March 2012]
(4)
Justin K.

So we finally got a chance to stop here on our way home from the gym one afternoon. I was excited because I have heard great things about this place. We went right for the tacos, I had the beef tongue and my wife had the chicken. We also had a side of guac and chips. The beef tongue was good, but lacked some flavor, once you add one of the hot sauces that are provided to you, red or green, it punches the flavor of those tacos right up. The chicken tacos had that great charred flavor and were delicious. The tortillas themselves were very good, pliable and delicious, the perfect vessel for meats. The big standout for me was the fresh guac and chips. Darn it those fried morsels were delicious! The only thing I could say bad about the chips is I wish that they had a little more salt on them, but that is just my preference. I will certainly be back, I liked the tacos, and I will probably try the chorizo next.
(4)
Anneke M.

CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY I LOVE THIS PLACE. It's a little hole in the wall place on Eastern Ave, you could easily drive by it and not notice it, but stick your head in and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the warm interior, the smell of freshly made tortillas, and how little English the people speak. There are some stools at a counter around the front of the store, but this really is a pick up and go kind of place. And, as has been said before here, these tacos are the real deal. They are authentic, so don't expect the dense, processed tortillas you would find at a tex mex/fresh mex place. Tacos are garnished with cilantro, onion, a few radish slices, and lime. You're given a smoky green salsa and a hotter reddish orange that compliment the meat extremely well. People tend to drift towards the steak or chicken because they are familiar, but the real winners here are the barbacoa, the chorizo, and the al pastor. Go out of your comfort zone, you won't regret it! The chorizo is super flavorful and the barbacoa is delicious as well. Also, the tacos might seem a little pricey, but they give you double tortillas and are generous with the meat so I always end up splitting the meat and making double the number of tacos that I ordered, so you definitely get your money's worth. The chips (made in house as well) are fantastic as well, super fresh and delicious. Get some chorizo tacos, a mexican coke (with real sugar!) head down to the water and enjoy! , A definite win in my book!
(5)
Michael C.

Sinaloa serves a pretty mean taco for the East Coast, and by far the best I've tasted in Baltimore so far. Of course, stuff in LA/California still outdoes it, but my stomach had a good time here. Make sure you buy the chips and guac, they're freshly made and tasty. I've tried many of the taco varieties, and have yet to be disappointed (so far, I can recommend the carnitas). Metered street parking in front.
(4)
Richard L.

My favorite thing about this place is the fact that it sounds like a dying steam engine trying to escape from the clutches of a half animal, half machine kraken with the brain of a brilliant scientist lodged firmly in a crystal dome, covered in electrodes that can convey every emotion...except love. That or the delicious, amazing, freshly made tortillas that are smothered in the kind of meats that you generally eat in America with some suspicion, but you eat in Mexico with a hearty, "it's LOCAL and ORGANIC". Mexican tacos make me enter the bathroom a few days later with the entire "wheel of time" cycle by Robert Jordan in order to evacuate my bowels and my dignity. The tacos from tortilleria sinaloa are the exact opposite. So I guess they make me go up to the roof, with a single book that is clear and concise, like maybe "the stranger" or "franny and zooey". Their version of tacos el pastor are excellent, with the right amount of fruity sweetness to go along with their rather lovely combination of spices, roughly done. Their barbacoa is excellent, the beef tongue is finger lickin' good (ho ho ho) and everything else is great. Of the two sauces, the red one is a chipotle concoction that I would happily slather all over my body before satanic dances in the night, and the green one would be slathered, sadly, because it is really damn hot. This is a good thing. Anything being slathered is good, as a rule. The slices of radish are fresh and delicious, and though there is a bit of cilantro it is not overpowering. You can request the onions and cilantro on the side as well. Even the limes are bursting with limey flavor and juice. The mexican sodas are all made with cane sugar which greatly changes the consistency of the flavor as well as the texture upon the tongue - when had in conjunction with excellent tacos, it is like taking a trip to san carlos without the requisite tattoos, spring breakers, and jellyfish stinging you. Oh, the jellyfish. How I hate you. On an interesting note, most of the mexican places in the city buy their torillas from this place in bulk, so if you are eating mexican somewhere and the tortillas are delicious, they are probably made at this location. Why not save yourself some time and trouble and just come here, honestly? If you see a hungover asian guy wearing rayban new wayfarers eating a plate of tacos and smelling vaguely of terrible life choices and whiskey, say hello, because that's me, buddy.
(5)
Grant E.

Damn this place is good. My dad and I had been her once before last year and we decided to get some food here for the Ravens game. We got an array of tacos (pork, chicken, steak) along with a bag of chips. Not only does this place have tacos, but also tamales, soup, and Mexican sodas - made with REAL sugar! Although the prices are a tad high, the food and complimentary salsa spread are always worth it. The restaurant itself is small inside, but there are a handful of bar stools if you need to sit down. Anyways, the food tasted great. I had chicken and pork and both were great, a huge step above Chipotle or any other standard Mexican-fare. The salsas paired great with the tacos, and the chips were out of this world - crispy, crunchy, and fresh. This place is a great find for anyone wanting some amazing Mexican food.
(4)
Dan A.

Came here after hearing many good things about this place. I went around lunch with a friend. The restaurant is quite small inside, with space We tried res, barbacoa, lengua, and chorizo tacos and some guacamole. The tacos were a bit bland at first but adding some salt really brought out the flavors. The res (steak) were a little dry though while the barbacoa and lengua were a bit greasy and somewhat lacked texture. My personal favorite was the chorizo. It was quite flavorful and packed in a hint of heat which was nice. It too, however, was a little greasy. Despite all that, the tortillas were really, really good. The guacamole was very fresh and well made. I love good guacamole and I was very happy with Tortilleria Sinaloa's :) The tacos came with limes, cilantro, and diced onions. There were also two different hot sauces that one could add. The brown-red one was pretty spicy while the green one was milder. Both were good though I preferred not to add them to the tacos as it seemed like it covered up the flavors of the meats. One thing to note is that the seating area in the restaurant is REALLY small and crowded. If you go during the wrong time, you may have trouble finding a place to sit and eat. Of course, if that's the case, you can just carry out your tacos :) The prices were a bit on the high side, though not unreasonably so. The taco places I've visited in Columbia (Lily's Mexican Market) and Elkridge (R&R Deli and the Route 1 Taco truck) had as good or better tacos for cheaper, though they are all a good drive away from Baltimore City. They did not have as good tortillas though Lily's comes close. Overall, it's a decent place to get authentic Mexican tacos if you are in the area. If you live or work in the Howard County suburbs, I'd probably opt for the aforementioned stores instead but if you live nearby, it is worth a visit... though the Taco Truck that's parked occasionally on Broadway in Fells Point is also a (slightly) cheaper alternative.
(3)
Eric O.

Tacos are OK Better in California But hey, chips are great
(3)
Bethany A.

Amazing food! Love the steak tacos. The guacamole is delicious. My favorite Mexican place in Baltimore.
(5)
Anastasia U.

Hands down the best mexican food I have had in my travels. I have been all over, Cali, TX, KC, MO, MI, FL...you name it. I always find mexican restuarants to go to since it is one of my favorite foods. This place was unbelievable! I ended up going back for more, they make the tortillas right in front of you. They come out warm and delicious. I tried the pork, chicken and beef tacos and they were all equally good. Definately a must if you go to baltimore.
(5)
Michael S.

Great little taco joint. The tortillas are made on the spot using a big machine. The little sauces are awesome.
(4)
- J - -.

I mean, come on. This is just so good. It's fresh, fast, cheap, and not greasy. It's everything I want in mexican food. It's everything I want in spice. It's literally everything I want in life. I'm just so happy it's around the corner. And so sad that it closes at 7:00. And so sad I have no one related to me that can create these same things. Just go. Stop reading this. Get your shoes on. Go.
(5)
Rob N.

You know, I really don't care whether or not Tortilleria Sinaloa authentically delivers the same experience you get from the street cart on a side alley in Juarez, or if it's just like you get on the Texas border. They make a really damned good taco with fresh ingredients, for a reasonable price. They're the best you're gonna find in a good hour's drive in any direction. I've been driving by this place for ages, thinking to myself: "I need to stop in there." So, today, I made a special effort to make sure we dropped in for a bite. Lengua, chorizo, and lamb barbacoa tacos were the order of the day, along with pollo and puerco tamales for the wife. A little salsa verde on the lamb (tart, herbal, and warm), a little firey red salsa on the lengua (neutral heat), and a squeeze of lime and some onion on the chorizo - perfect. Fresh, soft, but sturdy tortillas "double-bagged" under the meat with fresh radish slices (not dried out and tired) made every bite worth it. Each flavor made my mouth happy. The lamb barbacoa was nicely spicy and tender, the lengua in moist beefy chunks and shreds with a cumin note, and the chorizo nicely mildly spicy and just greasy enough. I tried a few bites of tamale as well, and they're really quite good and moist - not heavy at all. Pork are steamed in banana/plantain leaf, and the chicken in corn husks. I will, repeat WILL, be back, if only for the bags of chips fried up from their house-made tortillas. And yes, when they're cranking out orders of tortillas, the machine screeches along incessantly. Ignore it and eat your food. The owner's a fantastically nice lady, too - she insisted on giving us a complementary bag of chips as first-timers. Of course, I now realize it's like a dealer giving you your first bump for free - you'll be back for more.
(5)
Marc G.

I used to live and work in Las Vegas and got accustomed to good authentic mexican fare. This is the only place I know locally that even comes close. The fresh tortillas are really tasty and I never go hungry here. If you want to try a taco that will not disappoint, look no further.
(5)
Stephanie P.

I was especially impressed with 1) the tortillas and chips, obviously - they're as fresh as fresh can be 2) the salsa, especially the complex smokiness of the red and the tart punch of the green, 3) the amount and quality of the meat they put in the tacos, and 4) the breathtakingly delicious tamales. This place has been getting attention lately, and it's entirely deserved. I will be back for more, and will name a new fat roll in their honor.
(5)
Allison S.

Amazing tacos! The chorizo are my favorite but the chicken and steak ate awesome as well!!!
(5)
Ellen L.

This place totally hit the spot for me. I was totally looking for a cheap sit-down, hole-in-the-wall with yummy food, and Tortilleria fit the bill perfectly! Between my friend and I, we ate a BBQ pork, a beef, and fish tacos, guac + chips (only $15!). The BBQ pork was by far my favorite. It was extremely juicy and I didn't even mind the huge fat chunk that I bit into halfway through :) MMMmmm fatty :) The fish taco was also quite good too. Added a little lime and it was per-fect-to! The homemade chips are amazing. They're crunchy and so SO flavorful. They came in a useful plastic bag so when we couldn't finish, we brought it away with us to *munch munch* on :)
(5)
Ami M.

Their vegetarian options are limited, but what they have is pretty good. Probably the best Mexican I've had out here (I'm from SoCal) - the guac and chips were decent, and the veggie tacos had a great variety of vegetables and were quite flavorful. I'd def come back for the tacos, and I'll try the quesadilla next time too!
(4)
Clark S.

Fresh hot tortillas, made right before your eyes. Grab them by the kilo for $2.50, keep them in the rear window of your car and they'll still be warm when you get home for dinner. Pop some in the freezer and thaw them when needed. If you want some super fat tortilla chips, this place is the hookup for some serious greasy thick chips. Coming from Denver, I'm still searching for a place with Chubby's or Taco de Mexico style burritos and tacos de adobada, which this place does not deliver (nor does it have horchata), but the tacos here are delicious and service is fast, the salsa verde is nice and smokey.
(4)
James R.

Simply delicious. They hand make their tortillas and you can see it behind the counter. It helps if you speak a little spanish, but they manage to take care of everyone well.
(4)
Erica C.

Imagine you are leaving town for 7 months and there are so many places that you gotta try before you go? Yep, that sure is my situation. This place has amazing homemade tortillas. The tacos are fresh and delicious. Simple too, no need for all that sour cream and cheese. Just meat, some onions and cilantro all wrapped in their homemade tortillas. I opted for a fish taco and a carnitas taco.....two was pretty filling. Three would be great if you are really hungry. The place is warm and welcoming. The staff is very sweet. The seating is counter seating and they bring out a dish of lime wedges and salsas to accompany your tacos. The pico de gallo that came with the fish taco (which was AMAZING) was very refreshing. As others have said, the pricing isn't really all that cheap. It seems cheap, but its per taco so it adds up. Either way, well worth it and certainly beats the bar grub that plagues the Fells Point area.
(5)
Danny M.

Great quality for a great price. Not really an eat in kinda place (AC was out on this 90* day).
(5)
Holly N.

As you walk in, you're greeted by the delicious smell of home cooked mexican food, colorful decor and a friendly face at the cashier. Then, surprised at the low prices- you order twice as much as you probably should and take a seat in the window and people watch while you wait. A few minutes later you find yourself eating the best tacos you've ever, had, covered in homemade authentic salsas (they gave us two bowls of the amazing stuff- so tickled they're not stingy with the good stuff!). The tortillas are fresh and fluffy and the meats perfectly cooked. I haven't had such great mexican food since living in California. I can't wait to try other items on the menu, or to buy a bag of tortillas. You'll find the place frequented by local hispanics and also the place is really, really clean. Try it, you'll love it.
(5)
J. M.

I've never been to the West Coast/South but this is the best Mexican food I've had in my ten years in the States. Mexican food in New England and New York has always left something to be desired. The chorizo taco with potatoes might be one of the tastiest things in the city. It's a divey, clean and friendly place but it closes early.
(5)
Judy C.

Yelp has done it again! I came here lunch (as they close pretty early around 7 PM) after all the fellow Yelpers' rave reviews. My friend and I got various tacos with homemade soft torillas topped with onions and cilantro: carnitas, barbacoa, chorizo, and pescado. The chorizo was flavorful and slightly different from other chorizo that I have had, and the pescado was cooked perfectly to me. We also shared homemade crispy torilla chips with guacamole, and that was decent. Simple Mexican food made superbly. The staff was nice (someone who I think is the owner came by to ask how our food was), and the place is ornated with various art and such. Definitely my favorite Mexican place in Baltimore.
(5)
Trish R.

Trying to catch the attention of those who are staying at the Inner Harbor and who want to do something different: take the (FREE) Circulator transportation system to the corner of Eastern and Central, hop off, and walk several blocks until you get to Tortilleria Sinaloa. One of the first things I did upon arriving in Baltimore from Seattle was to Yelp nearby restaurants. I was disappointed, though not surprised, to learn most of the eating establishments near the Convention Center and my hotel room at the Hilton had poor reviews. Yelp to the rescue. Tortilleria Sinaloa, about 1.5 miles east of the Convention Center, is accessible by the free Circulator for those who do not wish or do not have time to walk toward Fells Point. The place is very small, so anyone wanting a seat at the counter may consider eating before or after the meal rush times. With tamales not often on menus, I always order them when I see them in a Mexican restaurant. The chicken tamales at Tortilleria Sinaloa did not disappoint, and were under $3 each the day I was there. My friend reported her quesadilla with beans as scrumptious. We each had a bottle of water with our lunches, and the grand total was well under $20 for both of us. The only drawbacks for me: our food did not arrive at the same time, and my friend had to go through the kitchen to get to the bathroom facilities. Pleasant surprise: the owner, or someone very much involved with Tortilleria, was extremely nice. He asked us if we needed any help, and when we responded we were just waiting for my friend's meal, he went back to the kitchen, came back and reported it would arrive in two minutes--and it did. After we had licked our plates clean, the gentleman checked back in with us to make sure all was good. And it was.
(4)
Luci E.

You cannot go wrong here. Try one, try them all (they've even got tongue!). The tacos are cheap cheap cheap and the experience is nothing short of spectacular. It's a teeny, hole-in-the-wall place, where you might be the only person speaking English. If you're looking for an inexpensive, delicious place for tacos, search no longer!
(5)
Melody T.

I've always thought I hated Mexican food. I've tried numerous places and countless dishes, but everything always left me unimpressed. I decided to try this place one day because of all the yelp ratings and to make my bf (who loves mexican and always wants it) happy. It was amazing! After my first bite, it suddenly dawned on me that it wasn't mexican food I disliked, it was just bad mexican food! Since discovering this place about a month ago, I've been here 3 times, tried every single taco they offer, and liked them all. My absolute favorite are the beef tacos - so juicy and flavorful, and they always give you a generous amount of meat in each one. The tortillas and chips here are also homemade and absolutely delicious. The salsas they provide with your meal are too spicy for me for me to eat a lot of, but in my opinion the chips and tacos taste fantastic by themselves. Thank you, Tortilleria Sinaloa, for helping me discover an entire genre of food I had been missing out on because no other place I've tried was as good as you!
(5)
Maylian P.

Among the four people in my family, the ratings ranged from 4.5 to 2 - the kids rating it on the high end. Steak tacos were dry, carnitas were so so, the chicken tacos were pretty good.
(3)
Udaya R.

I've left Baltimore and live in L.A. now, where tacos are king. Still, I find myself thinking about this place even when there are so many great tacos to be had here; probably because this was my first taste at more authentic Mexican food- the Sinaloa region to be more exact. I had been used to re-fried beans, cheese, and hard shell tacos most of my life- eating here was a mind-altering experience. The space is small, and if you're timing isn't right you'll be confused as to where you can eat your food, as there are only about 6-7 counter seats. Also, you have to walk through the kitchen to the back of the space to use the bathroom- A bit more casual than I'd like. I came in a group of 3, well before the dinner rush started, and found the place empty- score. I ordered one of the following: Pollo, Barbacoa, & Chorizo. All are served on 2 housemade tortillas. Why 2? After the juices start to run, you'll be glad they did- the tacos are all juicy and flavorful, and you can tell very few if any of their ingredients were pulled out of a freezer. The onion-cilantro topping is freshly cut, and the salsas are great as well. They also give you a little cup of guac with your tacos, just to nibble on. I shared the housemade chips&guac as well- the chips are crispy& flavorful, the guac simple. They let the more intense flavors from the tacos speak for themselves. Roll up your sleeves before you start eating, or the cuffs on that white dress shirt of yours will be sacrificed to the taco gods! Many of the customers are locals, and take-out seems to be an integral part of their business. You can run in and buy a kilo (Viva el sistema mÃ©trico!) of chips, or one of their meat choices to make your dish. I look forward to eating there on my next visit home-
(4)
Rob H.

Ok, so it took me three trips to this place to finally cash in a Groupon that I'd bought almost a year ago, but in the end it was well worth the effort. Between this most recent visit and a few previous visits, Tortilleria Sinaloa has earned a spot on my list "go to" eateries now that I've finally figured out their limited hours of operation (they close at 6pm on Sun-Thu and 8pm on Fri-Sat). Basically, a great spot for breakfast or lunch, but not for dinner unless you eat earlier than I. Freshly made tortillas are the name of the game here, but I also give them props for their house made roja (red) and verde (green) sauces, which are served alongside an order of freshly fried tortilla chips. While essentially a take out joint, there are a few places to sit in the colorfully decorated front portion of the restaurant. On these features alone, they earn a solid A. We had the pesce (fish) tacos, which were filled with lightly buttered and season tilapia and a side of simple tomato-onion-cilantro salsa. While less sensational than some of the gourmet Tex-Mex varieties found in more "gringo" establishments, these had great flavor in a simpler, more authentic form. While I heartily enjoyed these, at $5 per taco my expectations might have been a tad bit higher. B+ We also enjoyed a veggie quesadilla, which was made with queso blanco and an assortment of beans and onions. While I appreciated the authentic Latin cheese, the rest of the fillings made this average at best. C+ Note to self: Next time, stick with the tacos.
(4)
Chris D.

Good tacos, great salsa, and great menudo.
(4)
A. C.

(04/02/2012) Really good tacos at Tortilleria Sinaloa. The lengua (tongue) was tender, moist, beefy - like brisket, if I didn't tell you, you wouldn't know, barbacoa was long stewed ropes of shredded beef in a chile-based braising liquid; tilapia tacos were highly seasoned with Old Bay and grilled, smokey flavor. The meats, while they had a lot of spices/flavor and nice textures for a taco were somewhat underseasoned, as far as a little salt. Acid (in the form of the accompanying limes) were a welcome touch. Love the in-house made corn tortillas. Tacos are Mexican street-style, dressed simply with plenty of chopped white onion and cilantro, and tart pico de gallo, peppery salsa verde and smokey chile sauce on the side. Seating is almost non-existent (maybe 8 stools at a counter), best bet is to-go.
(4)
Amanda C.

Great tacos. Although I've had some better, I think for Baltimore this is by far the best. They are authentic Mexican style. The veggie and the chorizo are excellent. Great whole in the wall and definitely fulfills that taco craving. The tamale was also scrumptious!
(4)
Fat T.

Holy crap. I was scratching my head when I kept reading about their tortilla chips and how addictive they were. I mean how good can tortilla chips be? It's that good, I buy two bags every time I go for the road. It seems like they are made by hand there. They are dual layered for extra crunchiness, kinda like the the manufacturer defects from store bought chips, the ones that are stuck together. That excitement is in every chip. The Tacos, I have tried them all. They are all excellent with their red salsa. So far, the best find in Baltimore.
(5)
Aliza E.

Usually I'm embarrassed to bring my brother from San Francisco to try any Mexican food in Baltimore since it can't compare to food in the Mission, but I wouldn't be embarrassed to bring him to Tortilleria Sinaloa! Ordered three tacos and was crazy stuffed. Came with three different sauces that were creamy and multi-layered flavored moles which blow any salsa out of the water. Grab a bag of homemade tortilla chips to go... I love that the tortillas are made in house, which makes it a special Baltimore treat!
(5)
Pete H.

Great little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. Amazing guacamole and the chips are to die for. Awesome value for the money.
(4)
S C.

Steak tacos were great. Confusing about what time they really closed between yelp, the door, and what the chick at the register said, but great food
(4)
Colbey W.

We had heard and read that this joint has some tasty tacos, so attempted to order tacos online about an hour prior to requested pickup (which happened to be an hour before close). Went through the simple ordering process and ran a couple of errands before time to grab our tacos. We showed up about 5 minutes before time and the door was locked. We knocked a couple of times and a woman who had seen us walk up and knock finally came to the door. She opened it and told us they were closed- over an hour before the posted close time. We said we had ordered online and she told us they had ran out of tortillas so they closed. There was no email or phone call letting us know, so we left without tacos and without the 20 minutes we had spent heading there and back. I don't care how good their tacos are, I won't ever be trying them.
(1)
Sara G.

Sinaloa has the most authentic mexican tacos I've had since moving to Baltimore. If you are craving a taco that only includes meat, cilantro, lime and onion this is the place. No sour cream here! The salsas and guacamole are also pretty darn tasty and if you feel so compelled can by the meats by the pound, and tubs of guac. There is not a lot of seating inside (all bar style and limited at that) but it is worth the walk/drive. My only complaint is that the hours are pretty limited! It would be awesome if they were open for dinner, but lunch will have to do for now!
(4)
Mallory O.

They do it right and don't mess around. Tacos are as they should be without a lot of extra fluff on top - 2 corn tortillas, meat, onions, cilantro and lime. The barbacoa was flavorful and not too spicy. The chicken had the perfect amount of char from the grill. Their tamales were pretty good but I think I'm going to save room for more tacos next time because that's where it's at. The main reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that their shop is tiny. If there are more than 8 or so people in there it feels crazy crowded and you'll be hard pressed to find a stool to sit on. If you can snag a seat they'll bring a tiny salsa bar to your seat. But it's delicious and worth standing and eating if that's what it comes to.
(4)
B B.

Umm a big roach tried to move my hand out of its way while I was at the counter ordering and I didn't think the food was that good. Don't ask why I ordered after being assaulted and battered by a roach (well its because the food reviews were so positive, I figured any establishment could have a bug in it - not sure if that was my best use of reasoning in my life or not). I won't be back.
(1)
Mario L.

I'm from Southern California and this place has the best tacos I've had so far in Baltimore. The tacos taste just like those back at home. Good stuff!! A bit pricey for a taco... but still worth it if you're in the mood for mouth-watering tacos. The place is small and takes cash only, but the people are nice and they make their own tortillas!
(4)
Elda L.

First off, I'm Mexican-American and my parents own a Mexican restaurant in LA. So given my pedigree, I am allowed to say that this place is just okay. It's decent, for Baltimore standards, I guess. My major gripe is that it's way too over-priced. The meat's flavor tastes just fine, but what really stands out is the homemade tortilla. I doubt I'll be coming back anytime soon, unless I want to show off to my visiting LA friends on how Baltimore does Mexican food. No bueno.
(3)
Josh S.

The tortillas are the best. Love the barbacoa tacos. Little pricey for what it is, but my favorite tacos around.
(5)
Mike D.

Great quesadillas with gooey cheese to spare. Pozole boasts everything but the kitchen sink, rich flavor with a nice color. The chicken tamales are good but the pork damn good. They most defintely pass the guacamole test. Place is super tiny but certrainly worth a stop. Good prices as well.
(3)
Roger M.

You don't really need to review this place. No need to go on and on about each bite. No need to. It's like needing to give a full dissertation of The Godfather. Not necessary. Just see the movie because it's great. This place is the same. Just go. Don;t read 17 reviews of this place before you decide. With all due respect to those who don't like this place, well, you're wrong. Sorry. This joint, along with Tijuana Tacos on Fleet Street, has the best Mexican in the city. Having lived in Colorado for almost 10 years, I got used to enjoying really great Mexican and thought my days of mouth-watering tacos like this were long gone when I moved here. Made me sad actually... But this is the real deal my friends. Only tacos I've ever enjoyed more were at a place in Playa Del Carmen called EL Fogon. It's affordable, delicious, and fresh. Try the chorizo and/or tongue. Both are de-lish. Well, everything is. You may start with 3 tacos, but they're so dang good, that's never enough so plan on ordering about 15. CASH ONLY!!! No ATM inside.
(5)
Esther L.

We went there for Sunday lunch and was shocked to see how expensive the tacos were. We had heard good reviews about the place, but seriously, almost $4 for taco al pastor!? I'm still new to Baltimore and will assume that there aren't many good Mexican restaurants in the area and will give people the benefit of the doubt for writing 5 star reviews for this place. But seriously, we're talking about authentic Mexican tacos here--you should not be paying almost $10 for 2 tacos. I find it rather insulting to charge those kinds of prices. Meat, I understand, but onions and cilantro?? That's dirt cheap. There aren't too many ingredients going into these tacos so I have no idea why they're so expensive. I can get the same exact tacos, that taste better!, in Atlanta for way less.
(2)
Mark M.

Tacos, the Chips, Salsas, the Guac. What is all of this Chipotle talk? Shut em' down, open up shop. Oh, no, that's how Tortilleria Sinaloa rolls.
(5)
James G.

The best food in any city comes from small, hidden hole in the wall joints pumping out fresh wholesome homemade food right in front of you; usually with a limited menue because its all fresh. This Place has it. Fresh tortillas made right in house, excellant Chips and Salsa, and Menudo (tripe soup) was wonderful. for a couple bucks a Taco- it cant be beat. Get yourself into this family run restaurant and try to get a seat at one of three stools at the window- snack away, and enjoy authentic Mexican food.
(4)
Dana C.

Affordable and by far the best Mexican food in Baltimore
(5)
Jessica S.

Best tacos and tamales in town. The pork tamales are the best and every taco I've had has been satisfying. I also like to buy tortillas and chips here- all so yummy.
(5)
Daniel M.

Amazing tacos al pastor and pescado. Great price and great service. Very nice owner came out and chatted us up, was very friendly and made us feel right at home.
(5)
Danielle J.

So... maybe they were having an off day, but I was disappointed. A couple of us went during the early evening hours on a weekday. We just beat a mini-rush, but they were out of chicken tamales so we opted for carnitas instead... we somehow ended up with one carnitas and one bean tamale. Meh to the bean. We ordered a medium guac with chips with our tamales/tacos and we had to remind the woman about the guac.. she said "small right?" When she brought it out it was in a styrofoam container without a lid and not filled to a particular point... It looked like someone winged it with the amount.... call me brainwashed by certain chains whose names begin in chih and end in lay with a poat in the middle, but there is something about the stuffing of that guac into that same container, and knowing you are getting all the guacalicious goodness you can possibly squeeze into it. But I digress... to their credit the guac was my favorite part of the experience... fresh and deliciously limey. The tortillas were also pretty tasty but anyone who's read reviews already knows to expect that, right? Anyway, I will be back... that guac suckered me in to trying tacos instead next time. Stay tuned for an update. :)
(3)
Cassie C.

This is a good Mexican place. The chips are very good here, some of the best I have had. The chicken tacos are good, too. The salsa is just okay. Prices are a little high for what you get.
(4)
Vardo N.

A little hole in the wall place, but such great tacos! Everything seems homemade, the meats are flavorful, and the salsa verde is top-notch. The red sauce was crafted well, but a bit tart and smoky for my palate. It's mostly takeaway. There is one small L-shapped counter with stools, but most of it is in full sun, so bring your sunglasses.
(4)
Emily G.

Small place that is good for eating quickly with one or two people or getting takeout. Great tacos. Classic street tacos with proper salsa and well cooked meat. Tortillas are also very good. Instead of making my own I just get them here. I also get their salsa to go. Very cheap compared to other options of equal quality.
(4)
Deanna L.

I'm from LA and there is a lot of great Mexican food. This is excellent. authentic, delicious tacos. Love em! I'm also a fan of the tamales, which are a lot softer than other tamales that I've had. Some don't like that, but I'm a fan. The quesadillas were good, but a little bit too heavy with the cheese. Every time I pass by, I crave their tacos.
(4)
Al S.

My wife and daughter enjoyed the tacos but they thought they were small. I had the menudo and it was really good. I'll definitely have that again even though it was a bit pricey. Very small place with counter type seating. Can only seat about 8 people and that would be pretty tight. One large guy was there and he pretty much took up the seating for 4 people. Naturally he sat in the middle which caused the problem. Otherwise, great place. I'll definitely go back!
(4)
Alex S.

This place doesn't need another 5 star review, but it definitely earns it. The first time I went in, one of the owner gave me a free bag of chips as a welcome/thank you. They've been consistently good and friendly. The only downsides are that it's a little pricey and they close relatively early.
(5)
Sarah L.

The only thing that scared me more about moving to the East Coast than dealing with a frigid winter was moving away from all food good and Mexican. My friend discovered this place and life has not been the same since. They basically only do tacos but they are the best tacos I have ever had anywhere (including California and Mexico, sorry West Coast). I find myself craving their food, without exaggeration, almost every day. I'll be sitting at my desk at work dreaming of chorizo tacos and subsequently cursing the taco gods for not putting this magical place in Dupont Circle. That is how beyond this spot is. Also, they hand-make their own tortillas and chips. Alley-oop, for the win! (March Madness is getting to me) Taco suggestion: I've been told that all are good, but I wouldn't know. Their chorizo tacos are so delicious that I can't even bring myself to try anything else.
(5)
KIMIYA A.

Fresh. delcious. PERFECT! They seriously have the best tacos you'll probably ever taste, with perfect sauces to compliment. The tortillas are made on site, and you can taste the difference. The chips are so good you'll probably want to buy some and take them with you - luckily you can! Lately I've noticed crazy lines at lunch, so clearly this place has become seriously popular. Try to come on an off time, since the inside space is limited, at best. The staff/owners are super friendly and make a point to try to learn people's names. This is the perfect combination of authenticity and fresh fresh fresh ingredients.
(5)
Leslie B.

All the food here is worth being in the small space that is Tortilleria Sinaloa. So good.
(5)
Catie F.

This little place has really good, relatively inexpensive mexican food. I had three types of tacos and the fish tacos was basically slab of cod in a tortilla (which was delicious). The sauces were incredible. Giving it four stars because the girl who bagged my meal forgot my guacamole (which I'd paid for) and because the prices in-store are higher than what they indicate online. I would go back.
(4)
Maria M.

I guess I expected cheaper when my fiance told me it was one of the places that was labeled "cheap eats." 3 tacos and chips and 2 sodas came out to be around $20. I think in chipotle, I'd get that for like $10 or $11 maybe, definitely not $20. In any case, if you ask for everything on it, they would give you onion and cilantro with whatever meat you ask for. Guac is extra. The lady that greeted us at the counter was nice tho. It's a very small space, with stools and bar tables. No real tables with chairs, but not many places tables in this area anyways right? Parking is street parking, but we got lucky and found one right infront of the store. So yeah. Bottom line: It wasn't bad... but I don't really think it's that cheap... that's about it... =P
(3)
Shar S.

these people really know how to make tacos. and tortillas. for ~2 bucks, you can buy a bag of tortillas to bring home! there isn't any seating room besides some barstools and a counter... but thankfully fells point is close by, so you can treat yourself to a delicious picnic by the harbor instead. bueno bueno!
(5)
Malcolm G.

Really good. Great portions, fresh tortillas. I love the al pastor and the lengua fillings but I'd go here just for the tortillas so I could fill them myself. The only thing I'd watch out for is ordering a large order during busy periods. They are totally willing to sell, but you might irritate other customers. Also, do them a favor and bring and pay in cash if you can and bring change if you can.
(5)
Elyse P.

WOW WOW WOW. Great tacos!! (if a tad pricey- I paid 11 dollars for a coke and two tacos) The chorizo was great, the guacamole had a delicious hint of lime. tortilla chips were good, but watch out for the brown dipping salsa- it's a tad "beany" and may taste a little like feet. Only 5 or so places to sit (at a counter, on bar stools). Get everything to go, if possible!
(5)
Rebecca H.

This is serious authentic Mexican food. As in, this is the best Mexican food I've ever had. It's fast, delicious and affordable! Tortilleria has the best homemade chips I've ever had. They are so light and crisp and good by themselves, but when combined with their guacamole and/or salsa it's a truly amazing experience. I could eat just that for a meal. The vegetarian quesadillas are filled with cheesy deliciousness and all the ingredients taste really fresh. I will be dreaming about this place until I can go again!
(5)
Brad C.

It's 5-star. Period. They literally sell the tortillas as fast as they make them. They are so dang good. The mixer in the corner makes the dough, and the man puts a doughball in the machine that makes the tortillas and a few mins later--- yumminess. We took a dozen tacos down to the Patterson Bowling Alley and we were asked by other bowlers about where we got the awesome looking tacos. So good!
(5)
Erica G.

I love this place, whenever someone is visiting I take them here and the reaction is always "holy shit, this is great." Authentic, fresh and filling. I recommend the fish and barbacoa tacos. The sauces that are served with your meal are spicy, zesty and compliment everything. Get a bag of the fresh tortilla chips. The prices are great but it is cash only.
(4)
Carrie B.

I've been somewhat disappointed in tacos in Baltimore overall, but buying the Groupon that brought me into this place completely changed my opinion. I got 3 tacos on a day that I wasn't even especially hungry and could have easily eaten 10 after tasting them. The lengua tacos were especially divine. I'll be back!
(5)
Dave A.

Really delicious. The handmade tortillas are fanstastic. Just be advised that seating is limited.
(4)
Sean E.

Good authentic chicken tacos for only $3. Fast. Guac is only $1 for a small, but good amount. Fish taco for $5 isn't worth it. Nice staff, limited seating, limited menu, but enough choices. Certainly beats taco bell!
(4)
Don K.

Went today!! Had the menudo and barbacoa tacos. Tortillas are excellent. I could have eaten a whole stack of them. Menudo was good but was the tripe variety. Luckily, I'm into it, so I enjoyed it. Barbacoa tacos were a bit of a let down. Very very greasy .. almost like someone poured menudo on some tortillas. Not so bad in itself, but I already ordered some of that. I was going to try some other things but I had already spent my cash on my order! Sauces are the best I have had this side of the bible belt. I will have to go back and try some of the other things they have. I'm hoping the barbacoa was a fluke.
(3)
Joojeh T.

Let me preface this review by saying that I've never had this style of tacos before. But they were terrible. I ordered 2 veggie tacos and 2 fish tacos and a bottle of water and the total was $19 :-O !!! I think that is borderline theft for the portion of food that you get. Anyway, the veggie tacos were TERRIBLE. Absolutely no flavor, so I had to dump all the flavorless sides on them to give them a little flavor. This did nothing other than make the tacos SUPER spicy, but it was the only way to make them slightly edible. The vegetable looked and tasted like they had taken a bag of frozen mixed veggies and just heated them up (not saying that is what they did, but the texture and [lack of] flavor of the veggies was reminiscent of this). YUCK. Next the fish tacos. These were ok. The fish was fresh and grilled nicely. But again, without the sides they have no good flavor, and the salsa we got that day had no flavor either. My friend and I left feeling hungry, defeated, and really wishing we had gone somewhere else that day. Not to mention the hole we got in our stomach adding all the hot sauce on the tacos to make them have any sort of taste. Also this place is HOT!!! We went on a hot summer day and the AC in here is totally insignificant, and they leave the door open... we were sweating bullets the entire time. Gosh it was just a TERRIBLE day. So glad to go back in my car and blast the A/C. I really do not recommend this place to ANYONE.
(1)
Meatdowntown C.

Buying fresh tortillas here right out of the machine is really the best thing. For most people who grew up with fresh tortillas this is a big deal. The tacos are great except a bit overpriced. The one that is just so so is the fish taco and definitely not worth 5 dollars. Buying a pound of authentic mexican barbacoa and fresh tortillas to roll up a taco is really fun and delicious.
(4)
Jay G.

The guacamole, chips, and the flan are sooooo delicious. I'd recommend buying a stack of tortillas and making your own tacos or quesadillas at home. The ones they make are just ok.
(4)
Amy S.

Outstanding tacos! I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch.
(5)
Brandon K.

As a Northern Californian, some of the best Mexican food I've had on the Eastern Seaboard so far.
(4)
Jill K.

Awesome. The boyfriend and I were really impressed with the authenticity of the tacos here. This is the real deal: 2 tortillas, piled with savory meat, onions, cilantro and tons of lime wedges to squeeze on top. Everything is fresh and the guacamole that comes on the side is delicious. We ordered 3 each which was plenty. Very happy to have found a great neighborhood taco fix!
(5)
Amy B.

I love finding places like this- very reasonably priced, fresh, tasty, fast. Simple menu- I'd recommend getting two or three tacos (choose your meat- pescado=fish, barbacoa=bbq pork, carnitas=pork, pollo=chicken)- with all the toppings. My favorite is the carnitas. Pull up to the table if there's room, and squeeze some lime over the delicious plate when it arrives. Every taco uses two tortillas, and these tortillas are some of the best I've ever had- fresh from the tortilla machine. You can buy a bag to go for just $1.90. The only negative- the tortilla machine is loud, so it can be hard to carry on a conversation- and often there's not available seating. It can be a good place to take the food and go, though then you might miss out on the delicious green and red salsas they bring out if you eat in (maybe you can ask for these to go? I haven't tried yet). Overall, a great place for fresh, tasty Mexican that's not dripping with fatty cheese, but rather focuses on the amazingly awesome tortillas.
(4)
David F.

I hail from San Diego and am in a perpetual hunt for acceptable East Coast Mexican food. I was very excited about the potential of Tortilleria Sinaloa. The food looked great and smelled great...but all that mattered was the taste. I think the first sign of the quality of Mexican food is their salsa. The first taste of their red sauce was decent, not good, but decent. Overall the tacos were acceptable. The guacamole was good, but the chicken was lacking in flavor. I will continue my quest for good Mexican food in this city. Next stop is Mari Luna in Pikesville, but I'm receiving mixed reviews.
(3)
Teddy L.

Authentic and refined.
(4)
Packet W.

I grew up in Southern California and hands down these guys make the best tamales I've ever had. The tacos might have been some of the best I've ever had as well. We live in Northern VA and were up in Baltimore for the day. Found this place on Yelp and figured we would give it a try based on the rave reviews here. It did not disappoint. The food was just awesome. All of us couldn't stop talking about how great it was. If you grew up accustomed to awesome Mexican food like I did, you owe it to yourself to add this to your list of east coast places that know how to do it right.
(5)
Adam J. K.

I have never had a better tortilla chip in my entire life. This place is tiny, with just a few stools lining the walls, but the food is plentiful and cheap. Fresh made tortillas (made on site in a giant machine you can watch while you eat), meat by the pound, and an assortment of soft drinks make up the majority of the menu, but it's all so good there's no reason to complain. Get a pound of meat, a half-kilo of tortillas, and three people can eat until they're stuffed. Buy a bag of chips on the way out for snacking at home, and don't hesitate to buy the large-size bag. It's something like five bucks and WORTH IT. The owner is a really nice guy as well. A friend of a friend, he chatted with us the first time we visited. On another occasion, I arrived and found him outside. The tortilla machine had broken and so they were closed, but he ran in to get me a bag of his tortilla chips when I explained I came all the way for them, then refused to take my money for them. Who does that anymore? The friends I've brought here are always raving about this place. Go go go!
(4)
Maggie T.

I have mixed emotions about this place. You really won't find better tortillas or chips in Baltimore or, probably, the entire state of Maryland, and their barbacoa tacos are fresh and delicious. However, their menu is pitifully small; there is always a language barrier with the checkout person (and, subsequently, orders are messed up frequently); and while it is on the whole an inexpensive place, you will pay out the nose for some of their lackluster salsa. Go for the chips and leave the rest behind.
(2)
Bipasha M.

I was definitely nervous about moving to Baltimore from California - for many reasons, including not knowing whether I could satiate my taco cravings hehe. When I asked the other students where they go for Mexican food, they would emphatically respond, "Oh man, Chipotle is so great!" I've got to say that Tortilleria Sinaloa totally kicks Chipotle's butt! And it's 100% Californian approved!
(4)
Ethan M.

Best tacos in Fell's Point. A little bit of a walk from the hotels and movie theaters but worth it if you're looking for authentic mexican tacos; I'm talking carne asada on (double) corn tortilla, with cilantro, onions, radish, lime. Pick up a stack of tortillas and and a bag of chips while you're there. They have a cool tortilla-making machine you can check out while you wait. Oh, and the hot sauce don't play.
(4)
Angelica G.

4.5 I found this place shopping for tortillas for my friend's Mexican Restaurant :s!!! Now I love it!!! I sneak down here every once in a while... +s simple fresh yummy tacos veggie carnitas pork chicken super cheap! no -s ok, except the line during weekends! Tips: but do try the weekend's specials.. they're a great brunch option!
(5)
Gita B.

Best taco I've ever had. Hands down. The tortillas are fresh and the ingredients are so flavorful. If you eat in, they bring you a tray of two spicy sauces and fresh limes. For $3.50, I got the pork and pineapple taco, and it was enough for me. It's too bad they don't have more space to sit, but the small spaces makes it quaint. Enjoy!
(5)
Keely K.

This is a great place to find authentic mexican tacos. I love that they give you the tray with all the sauces and limes. I'm a sucker for sour cream on my tacos but the lack of that here doesn't make a difference.
(5)
Rusty S.

Amazing tacos! Never left a place so impressed with tacos. needs better seating.
(5)
Julie K.

I didn't happen to stumble on this place. It came up as "Hot on Yelp" on my blackberry as I was wandering about the Fells Festival. Unfortunately, I was too full from food sampling and a much regretted slice of pizza from B.O.P. Needless to say, I didn't get to try any of their tacos. I did however get a small bag of the tortilla chips and a kilo of their tortillas (which was only about $1.35!). I can't get tortilla chips from the grocery store anymore! They might be the best tortilla chips I've ever had: hearty, crisp and delicious! The tortillas were good, not sure if I'd consider them the best. I did enjoy the quesadillas I made with them. I'm definitely getting tortillas and tortilla chips from here. They taste better and their cheaper!
(5)
Angela M.

While certainly better than taco bell, tortilleria Sinaloa's tacos were not any better than the tacos that you can get at just about any little tacqueria in town. In addition this place was not willing to substitute the traditional cilantro and onions for lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese like most other tacquerias are happy to do to accommodate people who don't like cilantro. The lady behind the counter was also pretty grumpy, refusing to speak up so that I could hear her over the loud noises coming from the kitchen. All this aloofness would be fine if the tacos were better, but in the future I'll just go to the place up the street where I can get the same quality product cheaper and served the way I like.
(3)
Jodi A.

Food is fresh, delicious and friendly served. Oh, and it's SUPER affordable. All good things for a California girl who can't stand being far from good Mexican food.
(5)
Kelly J.

I love the food, and I love the chips and tortillas (made in house). The food is authentic and tasty, and the decor colorful. Don't be put off if you don't know Spanish, as they have a printed English menu available also.
(4)
Emily R.

After a long day of walking and doing the touristy thing with the fam, I got on my mobile yelp and found a bunch of good reviews for this place, so off we went. We ate in and got a variety of tacos...pescado, barbacoa, chicken, and carnitas. We halved the ample filling and essentially ended up with two tacos per order. Perfect for sharing. The tilapia was very moist and came with a fruit salsa to top it with. The chicken was nubbed down to nothing by the Picky Kid, who then asked for another. The carnitas and barbacoa were juicy and shredded to a good consistency. Since we ate at the counter, we got the condiment/salsa tray and doctored up our tacos to perfection. We also got a medium bag of chips for the car trip home, and they were the best tasting tortilla chips we've had. Crunchy...very crunchy. All we heard on the way home was CRUNCH, crunch, crunch from the little crumb crunchers in the back seat as they devoured the chips. Prices seemed a little high for street tacos, but i am guessing that it's right for the neighborhood. Needless to say, whenever we're in the area, we'll be back.
(4)
Gaz H.

Impossibly fresh ingredients and a light and magical touch on the grill makes the taco fillings notable and delicious. The tacos here are much lighter here than your standard Mexican fare (no refried beans or heavy cheese in sight). Tried the fish, the carnitas and the chicken. All were good - had the lowest expectations of the chicken and it was the biggest surprise. Great, thick tortilla chips with nice salt. As noted elsewhere, almost no seating. Washroom access through the center of the kitchen. very friendly folks.
(4)
Bridget G.

I am from California and I have to say, this place is the real deal! The food is authentic, everything is homemade, and the sauces they serve with the dishes are fabulous. This is my go to Mexican restaurant on this coast! CASH ONLY
(5)
Lindsey D.

This is the best place for tacos in Baltimore!! Regretfully, I only found it a month before moving back to California :o( I recommend the barbacoa taco and the tamales OaxaqueÃ±os. The tacos come with chopped cilantro, fresh onions, and guacamole (I think they may charge extra for the guac, but I have never payed attention since I was always so excited to eat my tacos). If you eat there they also come with a plate with fresh limes, salsa verde and a red salsa that has a great spicy/bitter taste to it, but I don't know what it is called. The tamale OaxaqueÃ±o is steamed in a big banana leaf which makes the masa really moist and delicious, and the pork also had a nice salty/spicy flavor to it. The atmosphere is also great, with very friendly employees. I'm gonna miss this place!
(5)
Hung T.

while the food was good, it wasn't memorable. It doesn't make me salivate at the thought of having one of their tacos. It is a bit pricey at $3 for a small taco, some even above $3. But since this is Baltimore and there are zero other options as good as this, it'll have to do. Damn the food options in Baltimore really suck compared to SoCal.
(3)
angelo t.

Wife and I went here on a Saturday afternoon for tacos. We had the fish, chicken and chorizo tacos. Absolutely delicious! very flavorful, bright and spicy (especially the chorizo). We will be coming back!
(5)
Iby M.

Delicious... amazing... fresh. We love this taco place! Everyone is super friendly, the chips are baked fresh, and the salsas are to die for. Cheap and tasty!
(5)
Thea C.

Yo, the chorizo taco is off the chaaaaaaaiiiin. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO TRY IT?! Also, please bring back the grilled pork with mango salsa special!
(4)
Brian C.

OHHH SO GOOD. I have to say the only thing we have had from here so far are the tamales. So this review is more about them than anything else about the menu. Every Christmas Eve my family has tamales. No matter where we are we have tamales. So this past Christmas when we were in Baltimore it was up to me to keep this tradition going. We have had them in El Paso, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Selah, Wa, Providence, RI, Seattle and now Baltimore. I had ordered them over the phone a week ahead so as to not end up having to hope for whatever was left over and the woman on the phone could not have been nicer. I noticed some of the reviews said this place is expensive. I don't think they take into account the work and experience that goes into making some of this food? Tamales take two days to make and are not a simple process. It seemed to me the prices were very fair and reasonable for the food you get. Too many good independent small businesses are wrongly put under by their prices being compared to major corporate chains. Without a doubt these were among the best tamales I have ever had. Both the red and green sauces were so good and the seasoning in both the chicken and pork tamales was well worth five-stars and the money. What passes for "good" Mexican food in many places is sad. I'm so glad to have tried this place out and can't wait to go back for more.
(5)
Lokesh D.

Some of the best chips and tortillas I've had. The prices are very reasonable. You can not help but feel awesome walking home with a couple kilos of fresh tortillias from here. I haven't eaten any of the prepared menu items as they all have meat. Friends say the food is simple and good.
(4)
Amy C.

Gotta love tortillaria!!! This is the place to get cheap and yummy tacos in the east coast. They serve with 3 different sauces and all very delicious. Everything there is homemade: from the tortilla, salsa, all the condiments, to the amazing tortilla chips!! This place is small, best for takeout. Don't forget to bring cash!
(5)
Eric N.

Pretty good first experience. Had the chicken taco. Cheap, but one isn't enough to fill up a grown man. Got the chips and salsa, which did the trick. Salsa was fresh, excellent in flavor, and had good heat content. Very small inside, with maybe 8-10 seats. Crowded, which is always a good sign. Mostly gringos, but quite a few Hispanics as well. Definitely a repeater.
(4)
Keyon V.

As someone from California, this place completely satisfied my nostalgia for the mexican food of back home. This place is the best Mexican food I have had in the entire Maryland/DC area, it was authentic and delicious.
(5)
Danielle F.

So cool to see the tortillas being made right in front of you and eat one while it is still hot! $2 will buy you a kilo of hot tortillas. Yum. You can also buy half a pint (or a full pint) of salsa or pico de gallo for $3, and a bag of chips made from the fresh tortillas. I did not try the tacos but am sure they would have been incredible as well.
(5)
Jackson F.

Bangin. Just got back from devouring three fish tacos at this place and I'm feeling full and satisfied. They weren't what I expected- thought I was going to get it shredded with cabbage and that white sauce- but they were delicious none the less. Big pieces of grilled fish that were flavorful and tender, topped off with some pico, a few salsas and some lime juice. The real story are the tortillas of course, the definition of fresh. We had ordered three tacos each but only initially got two. That was fine, we were hungry and got down to business. The third taco came out a few minutes later, and the reason for the wait was apparent- they needed to make tortillas. They were almost too hot to touch they were so fresh. DANG they were good. Also highly recommended: the take home bundles of tortillas and large plastic bags of tortilla chips. The chips are simply their delicious tortillas fried, and they lose nothing in the translation. Thick, crunchy and salty, they are the perfect tortilla chip. Its a beautiful thang- sometime I'll stop in for tacos and get a bag of chips, sometimes I'll stop in for a bag of chips and get some tacos. Always a great move.
(5)
PB M.

It was okay, I would stick to tacos. The place is nice it was blazzin hip pop and r&b today. So hot in there and them fools don't have ac...
(3)
Brian N.

Finally got to check out this little joint in Fells.... I decided to get a few things to sample so I got a tongue taco, steak taco and a pork tamale. Karen got a chicken quesadilla. And we grabbed a small bag of their freshly made tortilla chips. I would venture to say that this was probably the best tamale I have ever had, moist & delicious.... The steak taco was a good steak taco but the tongue was absolutely divine, the meat just melted in my mouth like butter. I also tried Karen's quesadilla and was quite pleased with the cheese and seasoning of the very moist and tender chicken.... I will definitely make this a stop on many occasions when I may find myself in Fells Point.
(5)
Scott G.

There isn't anything I can add that hasn't already been said. In my opinion, the best tacos in Baltimore. A little pricey, but well worth it.
(5)
Danielle B.

Cash only-- that was the only bad surprise.... reasonable prices, great tortillas, tasty fillings, excellent condiments, speedy & friendly service. Parking wasn't too bad either. ... had to edit my review and take away a star. During a July visit with four children (not toddlers- ages 7-10), we asked for water . Establishment was not particularly crowded. We were given 2 cups for the five of us to share. Even after asking specifically for four cups, nobody met our request. Was disheartening.
(4)
Jean L.

Their barbacoa and pescado tacos totally rock my world. Add to that a Grapefruit Jarrito, which by the way tastes like Squirt--only sweeter--and I am one happy taco munching machine. I wish they were closer... and that they closed a little later. My first attempt eating here, I walked in as they were getting ready to close (7:00 p.m. on a Saturday) for the evening. A big fat F, which led to my relatively unsatisfying experience at B.O.P... anyway, what previous reviewers say about the tortillas and chips here is true. They're quite simply the best tortillas in Baltimore. The tortillas are corn tortillas and they are soft and fresh, making them drastically better than the ones you find at the grocery store that manage to be both gummy and brittle at the same time. I like to order a medium bag of their chips right from the get-go so we can munch on them as we wait for our tacos. The first time I came here, I started off asking for a large bag, and the lady pointed to a ridiculously large resealable bag full of their chips so I quickly changed my order to a medium. Their chips are great dip chips. They're sturdy and thick, but manage to offer a delicate and crispy sort of crunch. Try to resist eating too many before your order comes out. Also, I've taken barbacoa tacos to go, only to find the tortillas so drunk with juice that it was falling apart (and therefore, too hard to pick up) and ended up scooping up the barbacoa with the chips. So good! When you order a taco, you get your choice meat on top of two of their soft, fresh corn tortillas. I found this made for easy sharing since we just split the filling between the two. They'll ask you if you want cilantro and onions on your tacos and if you want guacamole on the side (which costs extra), and I ask for all of it. Whether I ordered in or out, I've gotten wedges of lime and their two spicy salsas, but if you order in, they offer you a lot more of the salsas in communal bowls rather than the little cups. Their green salsa is tangy, herby, and a touch spicy. The red one looks intimidating and while it does pack a punch of pure heat, the spiciness doesn't really linger. Alarming at first, but it's not as bad as I thought it'd be. As for the fillings, I like all of them, but my recommendations go in this order. 1. Barbacoa (barbecued pork), $3.05 - Love it! The pork flavor is there, but mild enough for the flavor of the very flavorful marinade to shine through. 2. Pescado (fish), $4.50 - Generous cuts of tilapia in a buttery glaze, lightly seasoned and grilled. Maybe it's just me but the taste of Old Bay wasn't very pronounced (don't think crabs). I like it that way, but I'm just saying so you don't read "Old Bay butter sauce" on their menu and expect a strong hit of the seasoning. 3. Pollo (chicken), $2.55 - The chicken is noticeably rich. The meat reminds me of fried chicken, so I don't know what they do to prepare it but the final product is very tasty. Yum! 4. Res (beef), $2.55 - I'd have to taste it again just to be sure but I believe there was a sort of stewiness in the shredded beef. Hearty tasting--I liked it but the marinade for the pork and chicken are just more to my taste. 5. Puerco (pork), $3.05 - Mild tasting shredded pork. What I especially like about this is that sometimes when you go to a place that isn't very expensive and order something pork, it smells. Not here! 6. Chorizo (sausage), $3.05 - More like a saucy ground beef, this one is more like what I think of when I first hear "taco." 7. Lengua (beef tongue), $3.05 - Tender and very brisket-like. As much as I like brisket, I like the marinated meat options even better. My first thought as I walked in was "cozy." While it's a little roomier than say, Julia's Empanadas, it's not by much. Eating in means sitting at their "bar" lining the store-front window. I can't imagine it being comfortably accommodating for many more than 5 or 6. But I like that sort of thing for the no-frills "don't need much more than the food" thing they got going and also because the window-facing seats offers some inconspicuous people watching. There were two ladies who were there when I went and they've been pleasant and helpful. You can just sit at the bar and they will bring out your food and clean it up when you're done. I was expecting it to be more like a self-serve type of joint because of the size of the place but not so here. Round it out with some Pitango Gelato or Mr. Yogato (creamy!) and you've probably got the best affordable meal option in Fell's Point. Seeing it in terms of quality versus quantity (not that their tacos are small--they aren't), I don't really see them as being pricey in any way. Tacos don't get much fresher tasting than here.
(5)
Athenaeus N.

I don't typically give five stars to any restaurant unless they flawlessly execute on a well-defined philosophy. This is about as close as you can come to a perfect little taqueria and so I think it deserves the full five. The food isn't particularly inventive (just tortillas stuffed with your meat preparation of choice, onions, lime, and cilantro); the place itself is small, hot, and loud; the service doesn't seem to aim at being fast or thorough; and the neighborhood seems to leave a little to be desired: in short, a perfect little taqueria. The food is perfect, not over the top in terms of flavor, just (more or less) classic mexican preparation done right. There appear to be a handful of options that are regularly available, and I selected four tacos from these - the puerco (pork), the lengue (beef tongue), the barbacoa (bbq pork, not particularly mexican but very tasty), and the chorizo (a spanish sausage so again not really mexican, but very good) - and they were all delicious. The entire time that I spent in there, there was a never-ending stream of latinos purchasing tortillas, and I can see why as the ones used to make my tacos were amazing. While I was in town I tried out another popular taco joint, Pop Tacos (in fact, I tried them back to back, I think I'm still a little full from that), and both were excellent although they aren't in any sort of direct competition since Tortilleria Sinaloa is clearly attempting to keep it relatively authentic while Pop Tacos has no such delusions. I include that in the review simply because I didn't see that anywhere when I had read about the two of them so maybe it will help someone out. Anyway, I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some cheap but awesome mexican.
(5)
Subhash T.

Been to this place twice... Being from Texas and having been exposed to numerous taco joints, the tacos here rank horrible to pretty good. Tried the chicken, barbacoa, beef, pork and tongue tacos. What I really like are the condiments they serve with the tacos. Tacos wise, the best was the chicken taco, but then again its difficult to mess this up, cause almost all taco joints make this one greasy which just adds to the taste. Barbacoa, I believe they make theirs from pork but I prefer the goat or lamb barbacoa, was too chewy and had no true barbacoa taste. This is my favorite meat if done right and what I usually use to measure a taco joint by b/c this one is difficult to do by most places if its homemade. Beef and pork, nothing special. But the biggest disappointment was the lengua (tongue) taco, this was shredded lengua and I couldn't not finish it, had no taste and an offending after taste. All my previous exposure to lengua has been cut not shredded. And no this place is not cheap, cause these tacos are small, but I will go back, cause tacos made this way (simply with cilantro and onion) are difficult to find here in Baltimore and I do like their salsas!
(3)
Jason R.

This is the place to go for tortillas by the kilo. The tacos are delicious too-I usually have the barbacoa. They come piled with meat, onions and cilantro and guacamole, salsa verde, salsa roja, and limes come on the side. Bear in mind that you need some serious taco eating skills in order to keep the toppings in check with only two tortillas per taco. So I buy a some tortillas with my tacos and make 2 into 4. The chips are excellent as well. They also make tamales and ceviche. Feeling a little tense? this place turns into a sauna in the middle of a summer day when they're cooking tortillas.
(5)
Andrew K.

When you walk in, the menu is on the top and it's in Spanish so it's kind of hard to figure out what to order. The cashier thankfully spoke English and I got the fish taco, carnitas taco, chicken taco and chips with salsa. This came out to about $20 which I don't think is cheap considering this place was nominated as a cheap eats place. The tacos are soft tacos and you also get 2 types of sauces and limes to put on your tacos. I thought it was pretty good but I don't get the hype. I mean it's pretty good but I'd rather have a chipotle taco which costs less and tastes good too. There's also only stools to sit on and it closes at 6pm on most days and sometimes at 7pm and parking is really tough to find.
(3)
Shanna R.

We've moved out of Baltimore, but I dream about the fish tacos - easily the best in Baltimore. The salsas are also fantastic.
(5)
Stef T.

I had dreams about the vegetable quesadilla for 2 weeks after taking out from here. Definitely among the best food I've had in Baltimore, and it gets brownie points for being the cheapest. The soft white queso was different than anything I've ever had. I've been told the meats are really what wins people over, though. It was a fun experience waiting for my food. I was totally mesmerized by the speed at which the cooks cranked tortillas out of the machine. Sorry Chipotle, I don't know how I can come back.
(5)
Pedro M.

Pretty tough to find good Mexican in Baltimore and IMO this place doesn't even come close. Also on the expensive side, to boot. Chips are good, though. Will give it a second try soon and update accordingly.
(2)
Mark H.

The best tacos in Baltimore. Authentic, simple, and somehow they taste unique and homemade. My favorite is the puerca or pork: keep it simple ... Onions, lime, salsa and enjoy.
(5)
Renee S.

I've made it out here twice and could not be happier. The tortillas are piping hot and fresh if you show up during the long rush. The chips are ready to go in gallon sized zip lock bags. The tacos were fantastic! I had the fish (tilapia) and the chicken. When asked, I told me friend that this is what heaven must taste like. Both were served with a side of guac, salsa verde, traditional salsa and limes. I also noticed that they sell eggs in the morning. The options seemed to be mushrooms, sausage and maybe another veggie. The fish was a big filet of tilapia with an Old Bay butter sauce and the chicken with lovely with just the right spice. It was my first fish taco and lived up to the hype. The chicken I will come back for. And, of course, to try the steak!
(3)
J A.

I thought I found a Baltimore secret the other day when we stumbled upon this place. I look here and I find that everyone else agrees with my views of this place. The first thing that impressed me was how clean this place was. While we were there they were even cleaning the walls. You don't see that too often in most restaurants. This is a very tiny place. Maybe only 7 or 8 bar stools at the front window. Brush up on your spanish since the chalkboard menu is mostly not english. We decided on the fish tacos. The fish came out cooked very nice. Its not the overly breaded fish that many places serve. Each order comes out with a little platter with limes and two sauces, green (hot) or red (even hotter). The tortillas are great. They were so good we had to be 1/2 kilo of them to take home. 1/2 a kilo is about 15 tortilla shells for $1. Not a bad deal. If your heading to fells point or inner harbor take a short detour and try this place.
(5)
Yelp Fan F.

I had heard great things about this place so decided to try it on a saturday evening, about 5.45 pm, using a groupon. Food choices were extremely limited...They had only tacos and tamales available( no quesadillas or other stuff listed in the menu). Further tacos were in chicken, beef and pork only( I don't eat beef and pork). Food was fresh but I was not bowled over. Other hassles: 1)The lady at the counter spoke minuscule English and could not locate our groupon number since she had not read it correctly. i figured the problem out after about 10 minutes. 2) We saw the english translation of the menu only after struggling with and ordering from the spanish version. 3) The places was warm..needs an AC or at least a fan. We might come back to try the chips. Staff seemed nice.
(2)
Xun Z.

I think this place is horrible. While it's great that they make their own tortillas, their tacos are overpriced and bland, with mushy, unflavorful fillings. It's no wonder, as they cook all of their meats way in advance and let them sit in chafing dishes until someone orders something. I'm sure the staff at Sinaloa make amazing carnitas at home, but this restaurant is not the place to go for tacos like you'd get off the street in Mexico City. If you're ok with bland and textureless food, you'll get a better bang for your buck at Chipotle, but if you're really looking for authentic tacos, there are far better places in Baltimore (el Taquito, Sabor del Parque).
(1)
Andrew L.

Great taco's at an affordable price. You won't be disappointed.
(4)
Anthony R.

Fresh food. I would of liked more choices but it was certainly fresh. Had to walk through the kitchen to get to the bathroom.
(3)
David L.

Great tacos. Hole in the wall place, not much seating, but the tortillas and food are worth the trip!
(5)
Joseph G.

The food is amazing and authentic. This place needs air conditioning, but I will not fault them for that, it just adds to the authenticity. The staff are polite and friendly. Don't miss the tamales. Watch out, the red sauce has some heat, but it is delicious. Never a bad time.
(5)
Ryan M.

This place single-handedly saves the Baltimore Mexican food scene for me. Can't write much that hasn't already been written, but I will recommend that you dine in, if there's space at the counter, instead of getting take out, so that you can have your chips with red and green salsas (both excellent and nicely presented in ceramic bowls) while you wait for your food. The fish tacos are the best item on the menu, in my opinion, although they're a little pricey. Can't really go wrong with anything, though. Oh, and I wouldn't leave without getting a bag of freshly-made chips or tortillas to bring home.
(5)
Mike S.

Great little place! Fresh tortillas were awesome!
(4)
L C.

i would give this place 6 stars if i could. fresh, thick chips, wonderful tacos with homemade tortillas (we tried all of them and loved them all) an awesome array of hot sauces, and friendly staff. my only complaint is that it is not closer to washington dc!
(5)
Wade P.

Best tacos in town. I have been searching for the best place with so many small taco places popping up in upper fells. This is it. Tortillas made on premises and tasty ingredients. I highly recommend stopping in for lunch or a quick dinner any time. Cash only.
(5)
Carol R.

Mmmmm...finally a yummy mexican restaurant. Coming from California, I missed quality mexican food. Baltimore's got great tex-mex restaurants, but it's not quite the same. As others have said, buy the chips and tortilla for home. Best ever. Surprisingly, 2 tacos will fill you up since they use 2 tortillas per taco. My friend and I ordered the tripe(best one-$3), barbacoa($3), pescado ($4), and tongue($3). They all tasted very different. The grapefuit soda was good too. The tortilla machine was really loud, which might be the only negative. I went at 10:30am on a Wednesday and the place was already packed. I didn't care for the two salsa sauces they gave, but food and limes were great. We watched them make the tortillas fresh there and the owner came to say a quick hello to everyone. This place isn't super cheap since it ends up being about $10/person.
(5)
dave w.

Definitely some fine tacos, freshly cooked meat with onion and cilantro, accompanied with nice salsa verde and rojo. Pretty affordable and fast. They make tortillas on premises and sell by the kilo or half.
(5)
noel c.

I just moved to Baltimore from Chicago and I have very high standards for tacos and Mexican cooking. Tortilleria Sinaloa did not disappoint! The food was authentic and tasty. I ordered the chips, guacamole, trio of salsas, chicken tamale and chicken taco -- all very good. My sister ordered the chorizo tacos and also really enjoyed them. The service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was bright and cheery. I left with a dozen of their homemade tortillas. I will definitely be back!
(4)
S H.

Awesome tacos. Cash only. The quesadilas where pretty awesome as well. Was not in love with their tamales since there was too much corncake. Kind of sucks that there is virtually no seating area.
(5)
Faith P.

Awesome hand pressed tortillas and the best tacos in Baltimore, I carry these tortillas at my restaurant! Only $2 for a kilo!
(5)
Mario G.

I tasted the goat (chivo), fish (pescado), pork (carnitas), and beef tongue (lengua) tacos. I also tasted the pico de gallo, and the verde and rojo salsas. I am mexican-american and grew up in California so have preconceived notions of what a good authentic taco is. The best have great corn hand made tortillas and fresh piping hot meat. Diced onions and cilantro are standard, and the salsa brings it all home. goat- excellent flavors and tender, a little too lightly spiced fish- 2 large dry filets, seasoning was good, texture was bad pork- awesome texture and flavor, a little lardy. beef tongue- warm, soft delicious, a little fatty. Salsas were all great! My main disappointment was the waiting time after putting in an order. It took about 15 minutes of wait before we got our food. There was only 1 couple ahead of us and maybe 4 people working the kitchen. For pork and goat, the meat is usually already done, and ready to plate. The fish didn't seem fresh as it was dry and overcooked. The beef tongue seemed like the only item that could possibly have been cooked as we waited. On a hot grill, shouldnt be more than a few minutes. On a road stand, these tacos are served up in a few minutes from cook to plate. The time waiting makes me worried about what goes on in the back. Microwaves possibly? Can't exclude by taste. All in all, I would recommend this place if you haven't tried this sort of mexican food.
(3)
Dave J.

Best tortillas in Baltimore hands down!
(5)
Kriss E.

This small place has been highly recommended by various magazines. So it came as no big surprise it was packed when we got there (on a weekday around noon). But really, the rumours are justified: Those tacos are damn fresh and delicious, you get a generous amount of fresh limes, hot sauces and guacamole, and yes, you even sit quite nicely on those high bar stools, surrounded by Mexican art: We sat under a morbid painting called the "The Frida", showing a lady skeleton with a unibrow in a wheelchair. Fun!
(5)
Dallas T.

Fabulous tacos!!! Did not think I would find good Mexican in Baltimore, but I was wrong. Yum!
(4)
S S.

Great place! The tortillas (soft and fried) are terrific. The tacos are also generally excellent, but the quality can vary just a tad. Carnitas, Pollo, Chorizo: I haven't had one I've disliked. The tacos are served with great red and green chilli sauces that are excellent. Overall, the offerings here are very authentic and merits a visit.
(4)
foodie f.

i was sooo disappointed with this place!! i was looking for a new Mexican restaurant to go to with my boyfriend. So i went on yelp and was really impressed with the reviews, but what a horrible mistake. The tacos and quesadillas were so bland. No flavor whatsoever. the meat didn't taste very good either. The tamales were decent but nothing to call home about. we ended up throwing away are food and searching for a new place to go to. maybe Saturdays are bad days to get food here.
(1)
Dan L.

Did I eat at the same place? I came here after having read the raving reviews for the place. I was greatly disappointed. I admit, the quality of the meat was better than most places and the tortilla chips were one of the best I've had. However, the food was very average. The meat was bland and flavorless and the soft tortilla wrap was appallingly bad in terms of texture. Why do people bring Chipotle into their reviews? Chipotle is cheaper and tastes better. The service was friendly and chips were amazing, but the terrible soft tortilla and overrated reviews brought this rating to a 2. If you're looking for food made with quality ingredients (which I admit is hard to find in Baltimore), but lacks flavor then this place is for you.
(2)
Pascal P.

Mmmh, they do have delicious tacos here, they come in some of the best tortillas I've ever had, and they're very affordable. What more could you want?
(5)
Shaun J.

chicken quesadillas. salsa rojo. best of upper fells, probably the whole city.
(5)
SH L.

Delicious - authentic. I love their lingua and tripe. Pefectly cooked, tender and well-seasoned. I tried their menudo - also very delicious. Too bad they don't accept credit card.
(4)
Tatyana M.

We had BBQ, Sausage, Beef tong and Tilapia tacos. None of these impressed us at all. Except of the heat of their sauces we couldn't taste anything. Without the sauces it's just a mediocre, blend and tasteless food which is quite expensive if you consider size of the portion to the price ratio. The chips BTW were worst we ever ate and tortillas couldn't hold the food without being torn. We spent $22, left hungry, spent another $9 on Mexican Festival food (going on that Sunday) (which was not less awful then TS) and headed home totally disappointed. WHAT IS WRONG WITH BALTIMORE MEXICAN FOOD?!!!! If THIS IS THEIR AUTHENTIC FOOD then I'd rather make my own tacos, which are much more flavorful then what we ate from these Mexican cooks.
(1)
Ross C.

The best tacos (try the lengua and barbacoa), chips we've had in Baltimore. Nice guacamole (although my SO has pointed out its a little heavy on the lime as we're wishing for shovels to more quickly eat it). Salsas- which come on the side with plenty of fresh lime wedges, are good, although we've both preferred the green to the red (red had a little less flavor and was pretty much just heat).
(5)
eric c.

I've eaten at a lot of taquerias in San Diego, but only two in Baltimore. Tijuana Tacos has good tacos. The tacos at Tortilleria Sinaloa are incredible. I had the carnitas tacos and they were among the best I've ever had at any taqueria, anywhere. Delicious, juicy, marinated pork, chopped onions and cilantro in a homemade tortilla. Simple, but very flavorful, exactly what a taco should be. I don't normally order chips and guac, but if you go here, you absolutely must. The chips are great: fresh, crispy, just the right amount of salt--I think they must be made in-house. In short, If you like fresh, authentic Mexican tacos, this is the spot!
(5)
Eric P.

The fresh tortillas, sold by the kilo, are to die for. Cheat -- don't wait until you get home to try one of the warm delicious corn tortillas. Freshly fried tortilla chips are also sold by the (large) bag, and are equally as irresistible. The experience is roughly that of going to a Krispy Kreme for the first time as the donuts come fresh off the giant donut contraption... Tacos are also sold, but I've never ventured beyond the core tortilla factory business...
(5)
Flevoland D.

Outstanding tortillas. Very good tacos.
(5)
Allen T.

Great food at a good price. Very simple menu - I like that. Tacos - great and simple. the homemade tortillas made it that much better. Salsas - a red and a green sauce, both spicy and great. Tamale - wrapped in a banana leaf, delicious. Chips - fresh (made from their homemade tortillas!) Not a sit-down restaurant, but that adds to the appeal. Overall, great place.
(5)
Kyle F.

best tacos around. get 3 or 4. fresh tortillas made every day. more is more when it comes to the green tomatillo sauce.
(5)
Nancy J.

Mexico has come to Baltimore. Finally! Fresh tortillas (1 Kilo/2lbs for $1.80) are fantastic. The tacos are tasty. Served with green and red salsa and radishes. Fresh! There are about 8 barstools along the wall with a narrow table. Good enough for savoring the food, but not intimate, if you want to be. I should probably give it 5 stars, but I am partial to Sonoran Mexican.
(4)
Neil O.

I lived in the Mission District of San Francisco for ten years. We had Taco joints everywhere. This places compares favorably to any of them in all but price. Just a bit too expensive but irresistible nonetheless.
(4)
Richard H.

We stopped by recently on a trip north from DC. The most authentic and delicious Mexican food I've had in recent memory. The owner is so nice and makes good conversation while you wait on your order. Your tortillas are served in a basket lined with a nice cloth that makes you feel like you're in a real Mexican kitchen. The huevos and chorizo were delicious. This is now on our list of places to take visitors.
(5)
Kathryn E.

Good basic tacos on fantastic home-made tortillas - the way God intended man to eat tacos. This is really a tortilla factory, so the next time you're making Mexican at home, stop by here for the fresh corn tortillas that will make your meal sing.
(5)
Laurene C.

WOW. had PERFECT tacos. Just came back from mexico and these were the same (simple without lettuce and guacamole and sour cream all over it) and better, mainly just b/c the meat here was fresher than the ones we had at little street stands. The tortillas are warm and fresh...there are people coming in all the time and buying 20 tortillas at a time. Pescado taco was aiite...not anything special. I will definitely come back here again to eat and to buy tortillas to make tacos at home.
(5)
Charles R.

Awesome bare bones tacos. Just as I was talking about how authentic Mexican tacos just come with the tortilla, meat, onions, and cilantro; the lady working there comes up with just what I've described along with a side of guacamole, two salsas, and a bunch of limes. The chicken tacos were so so but the carnitas rocked. With no more seating than for 6 people, this place is still great to stop by for an authentic carnitas taco.
(5)
Emily W.

i dream of their chicken tacos and homemade chips - an absolute must for any party. their hot sauce is also amazing, wish i could get it in a bottle.
(5)
Pete R.

First, if you're a frequenter of Chevy's or Chipotle or call crunchy tacos real tacos and real tacos soft tacos, you may be in for a bit of a shock. But, go anyways with an open mind and empty stomach, and you'll find as authentic an experience as you can find on any coast. This place is as unassuming as you can get: it's a tiny place with a small seating area, and no frills (and nope, no margaritas, queso dip or eXXXtreme! fajitas either). What it has is an incredible selection of tacos -my favorites are the delicious and messy chorizo and the unctuous, hearty carnitas - menudo that my wife swears by and specials that are always an unexpected surprise. Plus, in case you missed it, they make their own tortillas. It's worth saying again. They make their own delicious tortillas. If you're reading this review between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., I'm probably eating there right now. Parking anywhere on Eastern is a hassle, especially during lunch and rush hour, but once that's out of the way, the place is great for a quick lunch, or just to swing by and grab an incomparably delicious and low-priced kilo of tortillas and a bag of chips. (Those two items, I will never get at a grocery store again.)
(5)
Emily C.

After finding out about this place on yelp, I've been eagerly anticipating trying it out. It's consistently ranked in City Paper's Best of Baltimore list, and you can see proof of that as soon as you walk in. Decorating the walls of this establishment are newspaper clippings of its triumphs throughout the years. Most recently, it was named best cheap restaurant in baltimore. The tacos run $2.50-$3 each, depending on which meat you choose. I had beef tacos, and they were awesome. The tortillas were so soft and yummy. And the sauces that accompanied the tacos gave them just enough zing. The tortilla chips were also very good. You can buy the flour tortillas by the kilo ($1.90), as well as their chips and salsa/guacamole to go. The only downsides are that the place is tiny so there isn't much room to sit, it's cash only, and it closes at 7pm. Can you imagine how much business they would do on weekend nights right in Fell's Point? Definitely a spot I'll be returning to.
(4)
Cathy D.

I went there 3 times because I really like the mushroom quesadilla there. However, the portion is really small and you need two of those for a moderate meal. It doesn't come with anything and you need to pay extra for sauce and condiments. That usually costs me about $10 for a relatively small meal. Not a good value! Moreover, I am a vegetarian and I always found a piece of meat at the side of my quesadilla even though I have double checked with them each time to make sure that there is no meat in my order. So, very frustrating!
(2)
Rocky R.

I heard a lot about this place so my buddy and I decided to give it a try. Upon first entering, we were warmly greeted by the staff. They were extremely nice. I ordered a steak taco because I was not too hungry and just wanted a light snack. I asked the lady if there was any place I could wash my hands. She welcomed me to the back and pointed out the sink. That was a kind gesture. I asked what the large machine was, and she proceeded to give me a crash-course on how tortillas are made. She mentioned their machine was broken and they were making all tortillas by hand that day. Upon receiving my taco, I realized it was a chicken taco, not the steak I ordered. No problem - the staff promptly apologized and prepared the correct taco and let me keep my chicken taco too! This is how customer service should be! I would definitely go back. The food was authentic tasting and the service was wonderful.
(5)
Jennifer A.

Whenever I want to make a special Mexican meal, I get my tortillas from here. They are so good...it's hard to imagine going back to grocery store tortillas. The price is definitely right, and the staff is pleasant, too. I bought the tortilla chips once, and they made me and the other eater pretty sick to our stomachs. Maybe because of the grease, I don't know. I won't be buying the chips again, but I always pick up some tortillas when I'm in the neighborhood.
(4)
Kara M.

i miss these tacos! and cheap fresh tortillas! if you're in the area, and want real tacos then go!
(5)
Steve K.

This is a good Mexican taco shop - quite a lot better than most of the others in the area. Tortillas and chips are made fresh. Carnitas, barbacoa, res, pollo tocos were quite good, lengua isn't really my thing. The chips can be quite good but depend quite a bit on how freshly made they were. The salsas are decent, although I'm not much for the hot salsa here.
(4)
R I.

Chicken tacos are fantastic!! As are the fresh tortillas and fresh nachos. Kind of pricey though (for what you get)
(5)
Lauren S.

Woah woah woah, these tacos are the bomb. They're also authentic, so if you're only used to Taco Bell you're in for a surprise. The real gem here is the guacamole. Outside of making it myself, it's the freshest I've ever had. You have to eat here.
(4)
Faye G.

The prices were good, the service was great, and the food was fresh. I will return with my family again. I will try the menudo next time we're here.
(5)
Tiffany T.

So delicious and fresh! This no frills restaurant is the perfect spot to grab take out tacos or tamales, a Mexican Coke or fruit juice, and to head down to the Harbor to sit and enjoy a great dinner. The chicken and barbacoa tacos are triple wrapped so they don't fall apart, are very filling, and taste excellent!
(5)
Bernie C.

I got a kilo of tortillas. That, was so so happy. They came warm and moist and I ate nearly all of them the second I got home. I like that they give you sauce/salsa in little pitchers when you eat there. I like that they double tortilla. I loved how delicious their tacos are. DELICIOUS. I would go for anything cow on their menu, but the tongue tacos were so unbelievably delicious. However. My friends were very unimpressed with the guacamole. And for a mexican restaurant? That's a two star dock. They said it was bland, tasteless, and boring. I told them they all meant pretty much the same thing, they told me to say it in my review anyway.
(3)
Ipek S.

Quesadilla (tasteful), guacamole with traditional style homemade chips (mediocre/good), friendly service.
(4)
Sidney T.

Let me get straight to the point, I've had much better tacos and service elsewhere. Granted, I was in the area and wanted tacos, so I Goggled the place nearest me with the best reviews. The lady who took my order wasn't very friendly, and for me to wait so long for a take-out order, my tacos were not piping hot. I ordered carne asada tacos, and the meat was tasteless, dry, & full of gristle and fat. The green sauce made them taste a little better, although typically all I need is a fresh squeezed lime on my tacos from other places. Furthermore, my three carne asada tacos, which weren't very large, and Jaritos glass bottled Pineapple soda were like $11.
(2)
Eliot C.

Best meal I've had in Baltimore!!!! I'm so happy. I had a Res and Al Pastor taco which were exactly what I wanted. The chips and salsa was delicious. My friend got a Pollo taco and a tamale. She doesn't know what type because she asked the woman behind the counter for the best one (we think it was pork). All in all I couldn't be happier!
(5)
Mr R.

This place is amazing. We got a couple tacos and they came with a generous stack of extra fresh tortillas. So soft and delicious. While we were sitting there, they sold probably a thousand tortillas to folks coming in for bulk purchases. This is probably the supplier for other mexican restaurants in the area. Go to this place to cut out the middle-man and get the freshest tortillas you can.
(5)
Jami W.

You can NOT get better tacos or tamales in Baltimore. This place is phenomenal. Fast, friendly service and a bright interior make it a total win. I wish I had discovered it sooner!
(5)
Jessika S.

I could swim in the guac, it's AMAZING! Warning: don't get the veggie taco. It's literally filled with a bag of frozen mixed vegetables - no sauce, no freshness, no effort whatsoever.
(3)
Diana S.

There's a reason why this is called a Tortilleria and not a Taqueria because the star at this shop are the tortillas in all forms. Don't get me wrong the tacos aren't bad but I've definitely had better elsewhere. I did enjoy the taco de res and both of their hot sauces are so good! The carnitas taco was okay...I probably could have laid on the hot sauce more to bring out the flavor. Oh and the guacamole is a must!! My absolute favorite was the Huevos con Chorizo. OMG so simple but it's the perfect breakfast or brunch for less than $6. A generous portion of chorizo mixed with eggs, a hearty side of beans, and a big stack of warm, freshly made tortillas. It's no wonder that this was voted one of the best breakfasts in Baltimore. Oh and they DO accept credit cards! FYI there are no tables here, only like 10 stools but you won't even notice while you inhale your food. I highly recommend getting the tortilla chips. Thicker than your store-bought chips but still light and crispy to go well with any dip...but let's be real, you want their guacamole for the perfect pairing! We loved them so much that we took a big bag home and they're still fresh even after more than a week has past. Tortilleria Sinaloa is definitely going to be one of my go-to stops whenever I'm in or around Baltimore!
(5)
Diana D.

really, really good tacos. Very small space to eat, but when you're basically inhaling hand-held handfuls of meat-filled corn tortilla's, you won't need much space, i promise! Definitely use the salsas they have on tap. I love spicy food - go with the red salsa if you do too. I regret not buying a second bag of their freshly made tortilla chips. Super crazy crunchy. I've had other fresh tortilla chips that are greasy. But theirs are simply light and not oily at all. Worth the few bucks, any day.
(4)
Aaron S.

Amazing food. The quesadillas are unlike anything you've had. Tamales are rich and the tacos? Well if a sub is about the bread, then how can you beat a taco made 3 feet away.
(4)
Kirk S.

Let's be super real - tortillas are, by themselves, the most boring things on the planet. They are Mexican white bread. But this place elevates them to the star of the show in a way I never imagined. Tortilleria Sinaloa does one thing super well: tortillas. The place is small, cramped, and is most notable for featuring a huge freakin' tortilla machine. This is definitely a take-out place at its best, which is perfectly fine by me. We got every kind of taco and their chips and guacamole, all of which are hand-made and absolutely perfect in every way. The steak and barbecue tacos were my personal favorites - they really hit the spot in a way only an authentic taco can. The seasoning was adequate but simple, which is perfect in my book: you could meter the spiciness of the tacos with the included sauces. The chips and guacamole ROCKED. The chips themselves were potentially the best tortilla chips I've ever had, to be honest. To hell with store bought chips. Note that their online ordering system seems to be flawed - my order never got through to the store itself - so calling in seems to be the better choice. They were very apologetic for their online system's failure and quickly remedied the issue, though, so no problems on my end. Highly recommended!
(5)
Rachel L.

With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away, my friend and I decided to visit one of our favorite Mexican spots to get into the spirit. Tortilleria Sinaloa is located in Upper Fells Point on a street with a few hole-in-the-wall looking spots. However, we had heard great reviews so we decided to give this place a whirl. The first dish we heard wonderful things about was the Tortilla Chips. They're made fresh in the back and they are hands down the best chips we have ever tried. Whenever my roommate and I entertain, we stop at Tortilleria Sinaloa to pick up a bag of chips because they are that good! The chips wouldn't be as amazing though if there was nothing to dip them in. We ordered the Guacamole and were not disappointed. My friend ordered the Cheese Quesadilla for her meal. It was stuffed with cheese and came with a side of beans. There was nothing special about the quesadilla, but it was wonderful nonetheless. I decided to try two of their tacos. The Chicken Taco was so flavorful and juicy and tasted great with some guacamole spread on top. I would definitely go back for more of this. For my second taco, I ordered the Steak Taco. While this one was still wonderful, the steak was a little dry and could have used more marinade. A quick spread of some guacamole and salsa fixes that and it was still very delicious. The entire meal was under $20 making the food a great deal in addition to being wonderful. If you're looking for some great Mexican food in a spot you would normally drive right by, make sure to stop at Tortilleria Sinaloa!
(4)
Duncan S.

I shared a few tacos, and was super excited that lengua was even on the menu. It was great, but the carnitas and barbacoa were amazingly good, and of course the double corn tortillas had nice texture and flavor.
(5)
Noah M.

Best tacos in Baltimore. Ingredients are always fresh. The tortillas and chips are excellent. Love this place.
(5)
Dodikins D.

Chorizo (expected) and al pastor (not as expected) tacos were greasy. Lengua could use salt. Barbacoa was the favorite, though I wouldn't come back for it specifically. Guacamole has a lot of lemon or lime. It's good on the tacos since I just forgo adding lime juice, but a bit too sour for the amount of guacamole I like on my chips. Not sure what else might be in the guacamole as the acidity is so prominent. Had gone with a medium ($5), but afterwards, read a review which suggested maybe getting 2 smalls ($1 each) instead. Cramped counter seating.
(3)
Sha T.

Always deliciously good and speedy. I stop here when I wish for some authentic mex. From the al pastor tacos to the chips & guac, Tortilleria never disappoints. For my driving folks, parking can be a bit daunting.
(5)
Laura W.

OMG.....fresh, spicy, and the best tortillas. We were expecting a good taco due to the recommendation we received, but this place surpassed all expectations. We knew the menu was limited, but the tacos did not disappoint. We tried chicken and steak and pork. All were great. The sauces were spicy and homemade and added to the deliciousness. A few stools, a beverage cooler and a tub of fresh tortilla chips, with big bags to go. A great place to pop in and get your fill of tacos and be on you way. We didn't have the opportunity to see the tortilla machine in action, but there's always next time!
(5)
Carl W.

tacos, tortillas, salsas and quacumole were very good. Tamales were OK. Overall, this is a fairly authentic Mexican food experience. I would rate it four stars easily if they provided either a decent seating area or lowered the prices to reflect the fact this is nothing more than a stationary food truck.
(3)
Bernadette K.

LOVE this place! Simple, fresh and delicious! I am incredibly lucky to have this awesome little tortilleria only steps away from my home! I've had pretty much every taco there, the chicken and pork being my favorites. The menu is simple and so are the ingredients. A taco comes with just a mixture of onions and cilantro on top. (I always ask for extra cilantro, since I'm a bit of a feen for it lol). Tacos also come with a few slices of radish if you like a little extra crunch and lime wedges of course. Two incredible salsas accompany whatever you order, a red and a green, both house made...and awesome! And the tamales! Yum! With some bites I'll squeeze on a little lime. With others I'll dip my fork in one of the salsas and dig in. No matter how I choose to take my forkful, it's always a delicious, moist, flavorful, heavenly experience! The later in the day it gets, they tend to run out of these tasty treats (@ least the pork, my #1 fave, and the chicken, my #2). So try and get there earlier if you want a chance to try the tamales! I love that it's small and quaint with Mexican art, history, etc. On a nice day, you can sit on one of the stools, catch a breeze from the open door, jam out to the awesome Latin music and pretend you are actually in Sinaloa. Oh! And if you plan on doing your own Mexican night at home, you can pick up a kilo of freshly made tortillas! Yes, fresh corn tortillas!!! Do it!!! :-)
(5)
Neelam P.

There aren't too many options for vegetarians here, but there's plenty for carnivores! My husband and I got veggie tacos which were filled with flavorful grilled vegetables and put into two warm corn tortillas. I would have loved it if they added some black beans or cheese to this taco to make it more substantial. Don't forget to add the orange sauce/salsa to your tacos, it's amazingly spicy! There's a few seats by the window and the place gets HOT in the summer so be prepared to break a sweat while waiting.
(3)
Milan R.

I'll cut to the point - the tortillas are made on location and are amazingly soft and moist, but the food itself is nothing to write home about. Maybe its the "hole in the wall" ambiance or just the chatter on the internets in the age of yelp/facebook that spreads like wildfire on a dry summer day, it seems more hype than substance. Between the wife and i we shared a fish taco,chicken taco and vegan tacos. The salsa is darn good and the fish/chicken tacos got a nod from the wife. The vegan tacos had tiny portion of boiled green beans,carrots,peas and onions, The string beans/carrots on a taco was a huge turn off, and the lack of any seasoning left me dipping the tacos in green salsa repeatedly. It is not expensive but for the portion it isnt exactly inexpensive either. Expect 4 small tacos to cost you $16, and $4 for a scoop of guac/chips. In a nutshell, if you are a vegetarian then don't expect the food to knock you off your socks. If you are carnivorous, you wont be disappointed but i doubt if you will truly find enough reasons to be excited about the experience.
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Jeannette R.

My steak tacos were very good and I must say the tortillas were great. For some reason though, they were served with a lemon wedge, rather than lime. I actually do use the lime on my tacos so that was a little odd. The sauces were pretty good as well. My party of three dined in, but keep in mind there are only about ten seats in the place. I'll return if I'm in the area.
(3)
Jeannette F.

Delicious home made tortillas!
(5)
Amy H.

Amazing taqueria! Authentic, delicious, fresh. Not open late and only a small counter to sit at, but carry out is great if you live close by. If you live far it's a little trickier - tortillas, in general, do not improve when soggy.
(5)
david T.

Ay gringos, best tacos you're gonna get in Baltimore. Asada is my go to. Do yourself a favor and get yourself one of the $1 sides of guac, put it in your taco, cover it it with green and red salsa and put it in your mouth. Vatos locos brah.
(5)
Floyd R.

Was not what I expected when I went in. No inside seating other than a bar. With that said, it would be a great place for takeout. I thought it was a little expensive. $3 for a regular taco and $5 for a fish taco. With a healthy appetite you will need three to fill you up. They were very good and I would definitely go back.
(3)
Melanie H.

The chorizo and carnitas tacos here were amazing. Really flavorful, and obviously home made tortillas taste way better than the standard variety. We got chips and guacamole to share, based on the yelp reviews, and would definitely order them again. The chips were thick, crispy, and just taste fresh. I put lime and the green salsa on my tacos and it was perfect. The red salsa is REALLY hot, and I'm a spice lover, so use it sparingly. There isn't much seating, but it wasn't crowded when we went so it wasn't a problem. A lot of people were getting food to-go.
(4)
Blake C.

OK, here's the deal This place ROCKS. Rocks with a capital R. If it's one thing i know, it's plain, basic, well made tacos. And to start, a legit taco HAS to be a tortilla de maiz. This is not even up for debate. If you see a place using wheat tortilla, turn around and leave. I have been to Mexico sev times, and i love street taco's. Many times they press them fresh. BUT Here's the deal. The corn "dough" they use has a higher content of lard. So does every other place because the more water to corn ratio you have, the quicker it will eventually dry out. Tortilleria Sinaloa has a dough that will use more lard if you are buying by the kilo and taking home, because they want it to last longer for you. NOT if you eat there though !!!!! If you eat in house, they have this super light corn masa that makes this tortilla you have never tasted before. They double up like normal for tacos, but i think you could eat 2-3 tacos no problem single without them falling apart. They are totally amazing. The lengua, the barbacoa, the al pastor, etc are all great. They garnish with onions and cliantro. Classic. That's it. Salsa rojo y salsa verde at the counter. Both home made. Both killer. Dia de los Muertos artwork on the walls. Small, cramped, hot, loud music. The typical, local style Mexican Tortilleria. If you want cruchwraps and dorito crunch tacos and loaded grillers and quesaritos and grande nachos supreme and frozen ice cream with cinn sugar.....stay far away from this place. If you want no frills, basic but fresh made, legit, authentic, eat within a few minutes Mexican style street food, come here
(5)
Scott G.

Stopped here for the first time and was very pleased. Fresh, tasty food served in generous portions.
(4)
Grace K.

Try the chorizo, lengua and barbacoa tacos. Make sure to squeeze the lime on them! They only top the tacos with onions and cilantro - but the warm, fresh corn tortillas are delicious, and as they double wrap them and fill them with so much meat, you almost get two tacos for every one taco you buy. The chips are outstanding. The green tomatillo sauce has a really good flavor. The lady behind the counter was very adorably delighted when I told her I liked it and told me how she makes it. I like the chicken tamale better than the pork, but both are nicely done. The quesadillas are made with queso fresca - a kind of Mexican mozzarella that is a bit thick, but good. The only thing I wish they had would be a few more salsas or toppings to put on the tacos. Oh - the meat in the carne asada taco can be dry, it's hit or miss, probably depending on when they cooked the meat that shift.
(5)
Elizabeth J.

The chips and guacamole are the best part of this small taco joint on Eastern Ave. They have a small seating area of stools at a bar top, but if you grab your food to go it's a great deal and delicious. This is a great place to grab lunch to go when you are craving authentic tacos and fresh tortillas.
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Emma W.

YES! A resounding yes! The tacos are just scrumptious. As a one-time California native it's so nice to get a real taco on the Eastern seaboard. Double corn tortillas, cilantro and white onion topping, delicious meat. The price is not as impressive as west coast tacos but it's far from expensive and it's really just delicious food. It's certainly helpful to speak Spanish with the cashier but English speakers won't have any problem. The corn tortillas are so wonderful: flavorful and fresh. The chorizo is my favorite but I haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried. I love this unassuming little place!
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Tunaidi A.

Great tacos here, but not sure I'd consider them the best, and definitely not the cheapest, in the area. Definitely check out the al pastor and the lengua. Those are my favorites. It's $3.50/taco, which is a really good deal. But then again, I've seen cheaper and better nearby. I think the biggest win here is that you can order pounds of meat and make your own tacos at home. There's not much seating in Tortilleria Sinaloa, so I wouldn't recommend dining in with a group.
(3)
Brenda K.

Wonderful tacos, tamales and chips made fresh. Spicy green salsa is citrusy and bold. Be prepared to eat your food standing up.
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News P.

A great place!The chips and salsa are perfect.They have an extensive menu and the margarita was delicious. The happy hour deals are perfect. i will come back.
(4)
Julio P.

Wow the food is what you come here for not the seating area. The chicken and pork tacos and chicken or pork tamales are some of the best I have had. The tamales are not made with sweet corn but with masa very authentic. It's what you would expect from a tortilla factory. I have returned twice.
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Cherpumple F.

Probably the best place to get tacos, in and out, no-frills, no-nonsense, Bmore style. With inflation the tacos are now about $3 each, but still so delicious. Tamales are great too. Get their giant bags of chips to take home. You'll be happy you did!
(5)
Keith W.

This is hands down the best place that I have ever had tacos from. Please forget about R&R Taqueria for those Food Network fans; these are better! I ordered the chicken, pork and sausage tacos. The sausage and pork were a smash hit and had a ton of flavor; there was so much pulled pork in the taco it was hard to hold it. The chicken was a little dry but the other ingredients made up for it. The homemade corn tortillas are the icing on the cake and they double-wrap your ingredients with them for added flavor delivery. Don't plan on eating inside for two reasons: 1) it seats about 10 people, and 2) there is no A/C so it is hotter than Mexico in summer inside. To go is your best option but even if you sit on the curb outside and dig in it is worth it. Tortilleria Sinaloa is cash only and English is sparse; it won't matter because the 10-15 menu items translate without a problem. The price is right, I had three tacos and my bill was $10. I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Terry B.

In a town with mediocre to bad Mexican food, this place is true gem. The tortillas--made fresh with the giant tortilla machine in the middle of the store--are the star: fresh, warm corn disks that melt in your mouth. Take home a kilo for next to nothing and even if you toss out most of them (a kilo is A LOT of tortillas), they are worth bringing home. The fillings are superb. The salsas are HOT. The flavors of everything are just right. They keep it simple here, but they do simple exquisitely.
(5)
Semita E.

Excellent! The chorizo tacos were perfect. Have been all over and tried many places but the food and service were great. Definitely worth a try.
(5)
Caleb I.

One would think that it would be pretty hard to fuck up a taco. But if some of the other Mexican food places in town are any indication, that's not the case. This place does it right. If I could eat here every day, I probably would.
(5)
Kevin K.

Overall: A taco place. It's only that, but I don't ask for much if the tacos are good, and these are solid. Authentic attempts and fantastic tortillas are mired slightly by mediocre prep and dryer textures, but flavors and salsas make up. Service is mediocre at best, but for me it's only two blocks away.. takeout here will solve my average taco fix, and I'll return until I find a better option within walking distance. _________________________________ Ambiance: 3/5. Loud music and crowds at 12p on Sundays. Small pickup at the front, large cooking space filled with grain bags everywhere, employees emerging every few minutes. Colorful and festive but it's clearly meant for takeout. _________________________________ Service: 3/5. Brief and to the point. A bit slow, both in service and in prep, and we saw some quibbling over a purchased item with a customer before us. The order we placed was also partially wrong (two tacos mixed up), so check before you leave. _________________________________ Drinks: 3/5. I try to avoid soda, but there are plenty of bottles including the glass-coke. No alcohol of course. _______________________________ Food: 3/5. Tried 5 different tacos for lunch on Sunday. All served in piping hot tortillas.. double wrapped, soft, grainy, and hearty. Tacos fall apart a bit, but otherwise shells are great. The green sauce is very refreshing, earthy flavor. The red sauce is heavy vinigraitte, earthy, and hits with a dry spice in the back that doesn't quite work with most flavor profiles. (best-to-worst). 1.) Steak - Lightly dry, but delightful in texture, palate, and flavor when splashed with accompanying lime and green sauce. It really comes together, more than the others, and is my go-to next visit. 2.) Fish - Lightly dry but flakey and full. Served plain on the shells but cup of pico per taco. Pico is onion-heavy but very refreshing. A light sauce would add some needed moisture. 3.) Barbacoa - Earthy profile, spongy texture lost in the richness of the tortilla. More spice like the chorizo but kept in check, meat flavors mixing with grainy tortilla flavor. 4.) Chorizo - Rather spicy--and over-spiced--flavor takes away from the meat. Onion and jalepenos help give it some levity though it still comes across heavy and sticky. 5.) Chicken - Good flavor, goes well with grain, but too dry texture, crispy on edges and only the largest pieces remain juicy.
(3)
Jade C.

I love how this is a small business run in Fells Point. They still make all of the tortillas by hand, so that's why there are a million stacks of maseca. The tortillas were great. My friend brought me here and I tried the veggie tacos (bad move). I think I am spoiled by the vegetarian tacos at Sabor del Parque, so I assume they will be good. Here's the thing to remember - Latino food isn't really geared toward your vegetarian taste. The veggie tacos here were basically a can of mixed vegetables on a tortilla. My friend ordered the lengua and pork and enjoyed it, but all of the tacos were no frills. At $3.50/taco, the price was high (my friend noted that before this place became popular, they were less expensive). Anyway, if you're going to try any other option, but vegetable, I'd at least recommend giving Sinaloa a try.
(3)
Cynthia L.

This place has about 20 things on their item and the place seats about 10, so I'm sure if it gets crowded, you won't be sitting inside. Overall, I would give this place 3.5 Stars. Lengua taco was amazingly done, meat was tender, and tortilla was fresh. Pork tamales & chicken tamales. So, I've been told that Mexican tamales are almost never cooked in banana leaves. The pork one came in a banana leaf and the chicken one in a corn husk. The pork tamale was super wet, grainy and just not tasty at all. The chicken tamale was better but pretty dry. Question: why are tamales from the same restaurant wrapped in different kinds of coverings for the same food? So, I may not be a Mexican foodie expert, but I Do know the difference between AMazing Mexican and ok and this place kind of fell in between those 2.
(3)
Jon G.

This is regularly my first stop on my annual trip to Baltimore. Hands down the best "old school" tacos I've encountered. The corn tortillas are hand - made daily and good enough to eat on their own merit. They have a small selection, but the tacos are each superb. Chicken, beef, fish sometimes, and my favorite - chorizo. The tacos are double-shelled, and are topped appropriately with an onion - cilantro - olive oil garnish which is just perfect. Very small eat - in area...but honestly who cares?
(5)
Nikki M.

If you never been to Mexico or a Hispanic Country and don't know how real tacos should taste you would probably believe these tacos taste good this is the worse tacos I have ever had no flavor cilantro and onion no tomatoes . Tacos is bland meet has no seasoning short of salt. Terrible terrible only reason I gave this place one star is because their tortilla chips taste ok. As for the tortillas completely fake made from Maseca corn powder.
(1)
Tevona R.

Delicious, Delicious, Delicious. I had 2 chicken tacos and 1 barbacoa and they were all delicious. Although, I do prefer the barbacoa. Just thought it was a little better than the chicken. The guac was just ok. It could use a spicing up but all together the food was great. I also had a tamale and it was delicious, just wish there was a little more meat. BUT I'LL BE BACK. FOOD WAS GREAT
(5)
Felix F.

I've stopped in on this place a few times since 2012, when i first heard of it. Every time i leave with a smile on my face and a full sense of satisfaction. You don't understand the ridiculously strong craving for authentic mexican food after having it in Mexico. That being said, this joint is kickin in the flavor department. I've had the chicken, steak and pork tacos on separate occasions and have always been able to satisfy that craving. The meats are tender and very juicy. The spices are strong without being overbearing and compliment the meats very well. I've also had the pork pazole (soup). Deliciousness abound! Unfortunately, there isn't much in the way of seating but that can be forgiven with the quality of food. I'd also recommend trying the chips and tortillas which are made fresh in shop. Oh! How could i forget the chorizo?!! If you have a chance and like spicy, try the chorizo sausage. Either in taco form or by the pound. It's the best! All in all you will love this place if you love Mexican.
(5)
Michelle H.

Oh good God, those chips are amazing. I dream of the next time I can get down here just to have them. Crunchy, light and perfectly salted. If you're a guacamole fan, I do recommend getting an order - very freshly made and tasty, albeit a bit on the pricey side. We ordered 5 different types of tacos: res, pollo, barbacoa (x2) and a tamale. I enjoyed my barbacoa taco with pineapple. It had all these flavors and textures in a single bite, and as many have commented, the freshly made tortillas are the shining star. I thought the tamale was just okay, the masa to filling ratio seemed off (meaning there was not enough filling to go around) but it was flavorful and the texture was spot on. While there is already some green salsa on the inside, I found it that much more enjoyable when I drizzled some more on top. The res taco was a bit on the dry side, the pollo was decent and the original barbacoa hands down was the favorite. All that food plus a couple of bottled drinks ran us $27. While it may seem slightly pricey because they are on a smaller side, you can tell you're paying for freshness, which more than makes up for it. Don't forget to bring cash with you, because that's all they can take, and just to be on the safe side - order the largest bag of chips you can get your hands on, you can thank me later.
(4)
Jessica F.

I have been wanting to try this place for months and was finally excited to have a reason to be in the area during the day. The first thing that excited me-freshly made tortillas for sale! For $2.30, you can get a kilo of them. This is one of the biggest things I miss about Texas. I never knew how sorely I would miss being able to go into the grocery store and buy at 20 pack of freshly made, hot tortillas. The store front is small with a limited seating area and it is very, very warm in there. But my chicken and beef tacos came out quick and fresh. They are served with a generous side of two very spicy salsas and many limes. I was happy about the tortillas but to have so many limes at my disposal put me over the top. Along, with buying individual meals, you can purchase large quanities of cooked chicken, beef, etc. I had a chance to chat with the owner, a very nice and down to earth guy. I look forward to coming back and bringing a few friends.
(5)
Crystal B.

Best authentic Mexican food I have ever had in Baltimore. I now live in San Diego and undoubtedly the Mexican food here is amazing, but I also have had the chance to go to Southern Mexico regions frequently and can definitely say that Sinaloa is as authentic as they get! I love the tacos and the fresh guacamole and chips that I often buy just to take home!
(5)
Andrew L.

While I do think this place is authentic, I've had much better. Strangely, this is one of the highest rated (on Yelp) Mexican restaurants in Baltimore. It is worth a visit, but sub-par by my New York Mexican sensibilities. I'm likely just spoiled by having so much great local Mexican.
(3)
Jessica K.

Got a little lost coming here but so worth it!! I tried the pesca tacos and pollo tamale. Both were so good. My favorite would probably be the fish tacos, the fish pieces were big and juicy. The homemade tortilla chips were crispy and yummy!!
(5)
Devonshire B.

Oh. My. God. If you want authenticity, bold flavours and mouth-watering beauty, then you have GOT to try this place. It's not the typical sit down joint. It's more for take-out, but there is eating space lining the walls (although it gets crowded during the day due to popularity). The tortillas are 100% fresh, handmade, and delicious. I'd highly recommend the res/steak, carnitas/pork and barbacoa/bbq. They are out of this world!!! I'd stay away from the chicken, as it tends to be dry- from my experience. They give you a huge share of sauces (3) and lemons as well, for garnishing and emphasizing the awesomeness. The next time I go, I will be ordering a bag of their fresh tortilla chips! Feel free to pamper yourself and give them your business.
(5)
Paloma P.

Excellent tacos! I'm from Southern California, and these are the closest to authentic tacos to me! Just like back home! The chicken tacos are juicy and charred, and the onions and cilantro add a fresh flavor. Chips and salsa are to die for!
(4)
Justin H.

This place speaks to me. Honest, approachable and no frills tacos prepared and served by a few really pleasant ladies. Be sure to grab a kilo of fresh (and warm) tortillas to take with you.
(5)
Vicky D.

How is it that I've never reviewed this place?! I feel ashamed. This is my favorite taco place in Baltimore since it's the most authentic I have tasted since moving from California. As you can see from other Yelp reviews, they have a variety of meats including lengua, but al pastor will always be my favorite taco anywhere. They only seem to have it here once in awhile, and I recommend you jump on it when you get the chance. It's a little greasier and spicier than your average taco, but soo worth it. The tacos are small and around $2-3 each, but they come with salsa and are pretty well stuffed with meat/filing and topped with onion and cilantro. You can buy fresh tortillas and chips which are super cheap and delicious. I spoke with the owner once and he was very nice and appreciative of the good feedback we had to give. I also saw him talk to someone from Sound Garden about catering a free lunch for them, so it sounds like they're very community-oriented and YES! they do cater! For anyone who has never had an authentic Mexican taco, or has but cant' find a good place in Baltimore, this is it.
(5)

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Address : 1716 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD, 21231
Phone (410) 276-3741
Website https://www.tortilleria-sinaloa.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :7:00 am - 7:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes

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If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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1716 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21231

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