Tacobout Tasty Tacos in Baltimore

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 15 January 2020

The east-coast city of Baltimore grew as a port city for shipping tobacco. Today, visitors can admire "The Charm City" harbor and waterways in between exploring museums or catching an Oriole's baseball game. When looking for a bite to eat, the city has public food markets and restaurants serving chicken box and fresh crab. Taco spots have become a local favorite mixing in fresh seafood with authentic Mexican seasoning. But where do the smartest, savviest eaters in Charm City go when seeking the best tacos in Baltimore? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We've gathered information from in-the-know diners to pick out the best tacos in Baltimore. From hidden spots to downtown food trucks, the best tacos in Baltimore have something for everyone. Grab a table and enjoy some tacos tonight!

The Choptank - Baltimore

4.6

4.6 (728)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fells Point

About the restaurant

In the middle of Baltimore's celebrated Fells Point neighborhood, The Choptank is a classic Baltimore fish and crab house. Stop in to find some of the best tacos in Baltimore. Grab the fried fish tacos for the main course. These specialties include beer-battered Icelandic fish with slaw, radish, and smoky poblano crema. Peel and eat shrimp comes in half-pound portions, and the baked Choptank oysters include herb butter and Parmesan. Try dinner with one of the classic Baltimore "crush" drinks or the "Quint's Revenge" with gin, chareau, and fresh line juice.

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Meghan

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious and extensive happy hour menu. Service was fantastic too.

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Blackwall Hitch Baltimore

4.3

4.3 (1552)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Inner Harbor

About the restaurant

A traditional Baltimore seafood and oyster spot, the Blackwall Hitch is also one of the town's top spots for tacos. Stop into this standout spot for live music to try the restaurant's Mahi Mahi tacos, with spicy slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, and flour tortillas. It's a feisty, Baltimore-styled twist on the classic taco. For a hearty meal favorite, try the Blackwall signature burger, with Aspen Ridge beef, white cheddar, and fried green tomato. Pair the Blackwall Hitch dinner with one of the selections from its wine cellar or a local Baltimore craft beer.

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Russell

Dined on 14 Nov 2024

The calamari and crab dip is a good choose. The fish and chips was good and also was the seared salmon

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Morton's The Steakhouse - Baltimore

4.5

4.5 (1941)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Baltimore installment of this nationally-beloved chain features some of the best tacos in town. Of course, these tacos have a traditional Baltimore seafood bent. Start with the signature tuna tacos for a quick bite, or try the restaurant's signature "ocean platter" full of exceptional seafood. The menu also features bacon-wrapped sea scallops, a jumbo shrimp cocktail, and prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella. Morton's signature dishes include shrimp scampi capellini, braised beef short rib, and miso-marinated sea bass. Stay for dessert and try the carrot cake, key lime pie, or hot chocolate cake.

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Jacyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and food as we always expect at Morton’s. We look forward to eating here every time we are in Baltimore

Rusty Scupper - Baltimore

4.7

4.7 (8817)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Inner Harbor

About the restaurant

A picturesque restaurant on the Inner Harbor, Baltimore's fabled Rusty Scupper is one of the city's finest seafood restaurants. This authentic favorite is also the place to get some of the best tacos in Baltimore. Stop in for a great view of the water and the restaurant's standout blackened fish tacos. These tacos feature guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, and a flour tortilla. For a true Baltimore taste, try the beer batter fish and chips. This classic dish features a Baltimore favorite beer - National Bohemian - along with coleslaw and french fries.

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sandra

Dined 2 days ago

We had the most amazing winter tonight. He made menu suggestions that were spot on! We enjoyed our seafood and a piece of butter cake as we enjoyed our view of the Harbor!

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Popular dish

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Popular dish

Crab Stuffed Shrimp (3)

Popular dish

Crab Cake Sandwich

Oceanaire Seafood Room - Baltimore

4.7

4.7 (3956)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Inner Harbor

About the restaurant

On the edge of Baltimore's Little Italy and Harbor East neighborhoods, the Oceanaire seafood room is the place to go in Charm City for top-notch seafood. Selections here come from around the seas. The menu features Alaskan halibut, Dover sole, and Copper River salmon. There are also highlight tacos on the menu as well. Go for the blackened fish tacos or the achiote spiced fish tacos with roasted corn salsa and Cotija. Nueske's bacon tacos feature pickled cabbage slaw and micro cilantro. Try some of the standout small bites, like a fresh oyster trio or grilled oysters rock with Parmesan.

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Walter

Dined 7 days ago

The food, service, and ambiance was flawless. Perfect choice for the evening

Poets Modern Cocktails & Eats @ Hotel Indigo Baltimore

4.0

4 (118)

$30 and under

American

Mt. Vernon

About the restaurant

Stop into this elegant hotel hot spot to enjoy some of the best tacos in Baltimore. A vibrant and welcoming spot in Mt. Vernon, Poets is an excellent choice for an upscale dinner in Charm City. Start with the fish tacos, made with Napa cabbage, mango salsa, jalapenos, and chipotle aioli. Camden Yards beef sliders feature Montreal steak along with whiskey onions and a choice of cheese. For an entree, try the restaurant's special chicken and waffles. The dish features a cornbread-jalapeno waffle with house-made maple aioli.

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Martina

Dined on 12 Oct 2024

Dinner staff were very friendly, we enjoyed champagne, service was on the slow side but mainly because the bar was hopping with people. Hubby’s burger was “ok,” mom’s poet wrap was “bland and very dry,” she recommends a pesto or some other sauce be added or requested. I had the Orecchiate which was also ok. Poet’s breakfasts were awesome!!!! Coffee was wonderful. This place is always hopping and the ambience is great! Plus, it’s located in a wonderful historic hotel.

Ouzo Bay - Baltimore

4.6

4.6 (2726)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Harbor East

About the restaurant

This colorful Harbor East location brings the taste of Greece to the heart of Baltimore. Only a few steps from the water, Ouzo Bay features standout patio dining along with casual elegance throughout. Get a touch of the Mediterranean with the fish tacos. The dish features avocado, lettuce, radish, and salsa verde. Ouzo mussels include white wine, garlic, and feta, and the "shrimp saganaki" includes a spiced ouzo tomato sauce. Another authentic Greek meal? The wild Bronzino or royal dorado imported from Greece, simply grilled on charcoal.

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yenny

Dined 2 days ago

Had an incredible experience! The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere of the place was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend!

Gunther & Co.

4.8

4.8 (2942)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

Seafood and tacos are an unbeatable combination, and Gunther & Co. combines them both in an elegant fashion. This standout Maryland spot is one of the best places in Baltimore for tacos. Start the meal with the restaurant's local-favorite fried oyster tacos, made with pickled tomatoes and "green goddess" dressing. For a spicy taste, try the house-smoked hot brisket sandwich with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and toasted rye bread. Don't miss the coppa ham wood oven flatbread, with Fontina cheese, whole grain dijon, and baby arugula.

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Doug

Dined 2 days ago

I had the black cod and it was absolutely amazing 👍 buttery and flavorful, excellent! My daughter had the steak and fries and enjoyed them but she said they were very salty. The oysters we had were small but fresh and delicious. That said, I didn't like being told to go online to see the menu. Can't give each of us a printed menu?