Mama's On The Half Shell

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2901 Odonnell St
Baltimore, MD 21224

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(410) 276-3160
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Best

Go for the booze and the decor. Have a little fun. Get the nachos in a hub cap and relax. It's fun! It's Baltimore, Hon! Pros: Elvis Cons: Parking

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I love, I mean I LOVE Tex-Mex! I've heard so many rave reviews of Nacho Mama's that figured a visit was...

Not mexican food in any way! 1/27/2006

This restaurant has the worst mexican food I ever had-it makes taco bell look like authentic mexican. The hour+ wait is not worth it. Nothing is spicy and the rice and beans were real bad and had velveta syle cheese on them. STAY AWAY if you want real mexican food! Pros: Nice staff, Decent Service Cons: Long Wait, Bad Food, Not Mexican more
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A cool place 5/28/2005

Nacho Mama's is a really awesome place. Not only do you get a great sense of hometown love, you can write on the bath room walls! Go Chalkboard paint! Its very unique and the food is great. I love the Ten Leaf Salad and the Quesadillas. They are also very affordable. Pros: Fun, Relaxed, Good Food Cons: Parking, Busy after 5pm, Small Seating area more
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User review by dfkelly 5/19/2005

The absolute BEST carry out pizza in Baltimore - staff accepting tips for ""beer money!"" more
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Awesome 1/14/2005

This place is the bomb-diggity. If you order the nachos, you will need a doggy bag. If your order fajitas, you will need a doggy bag. In fact, if you order nachos with the intention that they will only be an appetizer, you're screwed -- haha. They give you more bang for your buck. It's not a wide-open place, but they make up for it in grub and booze. If you're new to Baltimore you MUST at least try this place. If you like Mexican food you will not be disappointed. Pros: food, margaritas, service more
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Tasty food, fun atmosphere 1/7/2005

The food here is pretty darned good and it is a fun place to eat. Hot sauces are in the medicine chests at the booths. Service is average to above average. Vegetarians be warned: the bartender once advised me that almost everything is cooked in lard, so be sure to ask before you order. As always, unless you go during an off-hour the parking in Canton stinks. Pros: food, decor Cons: , lard more
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Nacho Mama's Rocks! 8/29/2004

Not a native, but my sis moved to Canton a few years ago, and I am a die-hard Nacho's fan! If you love Elvis, Power Rock, and people-watching, this is the place to be....Where else can you get a quesadilla the size of a dinner plate, Natty Boh bottles for a buck and a quarter, and listen to the Journey Power hour at ten pm? Nowhere! Nacho's is my favorite Charm City destination! Pros: Great Crowd, Quesadillas, Billy the bartender! more
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Interesting 5/11/2004

The dining area is farily small so you may have to wait. Being a vegetarian, I did not have a problem finding something to eat. The chips were good, but they could have put the salsa in a bigger container. The portions are generous. The way they distinguish btwn men's and women's restrooms was cute. Pros: great location, different Cons: , may have to wait more
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BEST EVER 4/15/2004

Hands down, this is my favorite restaurant. Don't listen to any of these so-called mexican food experts (aka snobs) - I LIVED in Mexico and this is Mexican flavor meets Baltimore (aka great infusion of seafood with Mexican spice!) Plus, the margaritas are nothing short of wonderful and sure to set off the night on a good note! Try the buffalo chicken or Jamby quesadilla, the crab bawls, or the house salad - SO YUMMY! Pros: Margarita, Scenery, Bartenders Cons: , Crowded more
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elvis has not left this bldg 2/6/2004

Scunny is a man of few words, but plenty of natty boh. Let down your hair and lose your attitude at the door. This joint's margaritas are like liquid dinner!!!! Yum!!!! Find a seat at the bar and enjoy the hubcap of chips and salsa. Your bartenders are quick to serve and easy with the chat. Love Baltimore and you will love this place. Try Mama's on the 1/2 shell to ""class"" up your nite out. You better like seafood with the prettiest crowd in the Canton scene. Pros: Reasonable, Tasty, Pabst Blue more
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watch the hubcap 2/1/2004

My ""friend "" took me here and said,""you've got to try the hubcap margarita"". WARNING!!! it's big,good but big,don't go it alone it comes with 12 straws for a reason.Unless you plan on a short night""sober"" remember what your mother taught you , share! Sapper Pros: good food, good drinks, nice atmosphere more
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Worth the wait 1/15/2004

Truly a unique experience at Nacho Mama's. Elvis lives in Canton. Bountiful portions and superior quality food. Try Scunny's soups, Yummmm Pros: Great value, crowded but friendly, worth the wait more
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Cheap Eats 5/15/2003

I have been going to Nacho Mama's ever since I moved to Canton - and there is no better place to go for pure food ""bang-for-the-buck"". Where else can you get a HUGE beef taco with beans and rice for $6? And the quesadillas are all great and the size of medium pizzas. Just don't go there and expect to get a table right away during dinner/evening hours. Put your name in and take your girl over to 2910 On the Square across the street or grab a beer next door at Rick's because it's a cramped wait inside. But it's worth the wait. Best part is - they deliver everything on the menu through the pizza joint next door, or you can just pick it up. Pros: Bang for the buck, Deliver / Pick up, Natty Boh and Elvis Cons: Long waits for tables more
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Service was good, but....... 4/22/2003

Service was great, but thats where it all ends. The food is at best average. Very ""americanized"" mexican food. Margaritas were average also. Pros: location, service Cons: food more
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From Out of Town 3/3/2003

Considering relocating from Boston, and out looking for somewhere fun to eat. Nacho Mamma's fills the bill. Although the buritos were not really Mexican style, the food and margaritas were good, and the atmosphere was definitely fun. Good service. more
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the best 2/27/2003

everytime I go out to dinner (which is a lot) i always say I am going to try somewhere new...yet everytime I end up at Nacho mamma's. And I get the same thing...quesadillas...the best anywhere!! more
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Good thing in a small package! 1/17/2003

Althought it's far from large and you may wait awhile for a table at busy times, it is absolutely worth it. Super casual with a creative menu filled with excellently prepared food. Mama's jalapeno crab dip is an excellent twist on a Baltimore favorite that alone nearly justifies the wait for a table. Overall, I'd describe it as cozy with a funky, comfortable-in-your-own-skin feel. Besides, if it's too crowded for your liking, you can always try Looney's across the street. Pros: Super menu, Excellent Food, Won't break the bank Cons: Potentially long wait, Parking@peak diffclt more
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We call them ""Crack Taco's"" 11/21/2002

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 even think of getting seated and adding someone to your party. That is a big no-no and you will get HORRIBLE service, nasty looks and snarls if you do this. I wouldn't recommend this for this kids past 6:00pm, because it's very small and get's incredibly smokey. more
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love me some nacho mamas 11/19/2002

Terrible wait for a table, obnoxiously small, but great food. more
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Great Food and Fun 10/30/2002

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. Pros: Great Food, Huge, Cheap Margarita, Cheap Cons: Crowded at Night more
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Listen To Yer Mama! 9/4/2002

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 downright sloppy. It's a little Baltimore oasis where you can pop in, have a great meal (and someting for lunch the next day) and take away a little slice of Baltimore. If you go, try sitting in the Elvis room. It's a hoot. more
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  • The Scene
    This tiny Mexican eatery is a shrine to things gone but not forgotten--the Colts, Baltimore-brewed National Bohemian beer, a winning Orioles team and, of course, Elvis. A nearly...

  • 5/7/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sat-Sun 9am-2am, Mon-Fri 11am-2am
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Canton
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