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Mama's On the Half Shell
- Restaurants
- Baltimore, MD
About this business
Searching for a great seafood joint in Baltimore was a hard feat before 2003. Since then,Mama's On the Half Shell has risen to be the city's all-time favorite restaurant for those seafood delicacies everyone loves. Located in the Canton area of Baltimore, this crustacean focused establishment is perfect for dining out with the family, friends or that special someone. Their raw bar selection changes daily, but their crab cakes with mustard are almost always available.
Location details
2901 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
We call them "Crack Taco's" – The food is addictive. I love the Chicken Taco. The seasoning is perfect and I wake up in the middle of the night craving one sometimes. The service, on the other hand is fair at best. The wait staff is short and do nothing but feed you and rush you out of there. I guess that is because the food is cheap, they work on tips, and there is always a house full of people waiting to eat too. A friend of mine asked for tea once, and the waitress looked at her almost cross-eyed and appaled. OH-and don't... read more
love me some nacho mamas – Terrible wait for a table, obnoxiously small, but great food.
Great Food and Fun – I used to live a few blocks from the place and at times, I felt I ate at Nacho Mama's more than I did at home. Of course with a hugh main plate of Chimichanga or Enchiladas and a couple of Natty Bo bottles ringing in at around $10, why grocery shop? And the best part? The tasty margaritas come in a pint glass.
Listen To Yer Mama! – Any visit to Baltimore should include a dinner at Nacho Mama's. It's loud, it's crowded, and it's fun. This place isn't much larger than your living room, but, like New York, somehow it works. The food is tasty, big servings and turned around quickly. The atmosphere is lively with a variety of music pumping through this little spot. And it's not unusual to see patrons walking around singing! The bar is long and the drinks are generous--especially the frozen margaritas. The dress is smart casual to downr... read more
Is not REAL Tex-Mex!!!! – Being a native Texan, I have eaten lots of real Tex-Mex. This resturant does not come near the real stuff! Beans taste like the canned variety. Food does not have the real Tex-Mex spices. Rice is sticky. They mean well, but I would rate it mediocre at best. On a brighter note, Salsa is ok, Iced Tea is great. The atmosphere is interesting.
nacho average serving – favorite place to visit when on the western shore. the atmosphere is eclectic and the food superb. starting with the salad infused with blue cheese and a zippy dressing (large enough for 3 to share) to any entree on the menu, you can't go wrong. if skunny the owner is in attendance you're in for a triple treat. ask him to recite some of his jokes. while not a margarita drinker, somehow sipping from a hubcap makes it doable. a great place to have fun and eat like a "king" on a pauper's purse.
When I moved to Baltimore I was told I had to go to Nacho Mama's probably 50 or so times. I was not at all disappointed and no one was exaggerating. Comfort food? You eat and eat and cannot stop until you are most uncomfortable. The best food and believe it or not, the BEST meatloaf ever!
Great 'ritas – Have been there many times. The food and margarita's are always great. Small place, but if you have to wait, its well worth the wait.
Feeding Frenzy – Nacho Mamas has delicious food, great drinks and a laid back atmosphere. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a new place to go or who just would like to kick back, eat, have a few cocktails and listen to some good music. We always order way too much food because we want everything on the menu.
Frequently asked questions about Mama's On the Half Shell
How is Mama's On the Half Shell rated?
Mama's On the Half Shell has a 4.4 star rating with 2,702 reviews.
When is Mama's On the Half Shell open?
Mama's On the Half Shell is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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