La Calle

It's been a while since I've eaten out at a restaurant and from start to finish, I've enjoyed every item I tried. But La Calle knows how to bring their "A" game.Celebrating galentines with friends we decided to make a reservation at La Calle for dinner. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful which makes it the perfect date night with your significant other, your friends, or a night of solo dining. Simple, sleek, and modern with a Mexican inspired theme. There were so many items on the menu we wanted to try, so we settled on the guacamole and queso. The guac had the right amount of salt and lime that balanced the flavor perfectly and the queso was quite tasty too. A round of tacos for the table, and I opted for the fish tacos which were delicious. My new runner up to the Clavel fish taco. A crispy, flaky, and well-seasoned taco adorned with a cabbage slaw, pickled onions, avocado salsa and roasted chipotle mayo. We tried the brussel sprouts and black beans as a side and even thought those were delicious. Our waiter was the sweetest, (we thought he looked like Clark Kent) and was very attentive. He thought we were celebrating a birthday; however, we told him it was galentines, and he sent over a slice of chocolate cake for us to share. Which might I say was divine.From the ambiance, the service and the food, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to La Calle and I'm planning another trip to try their happy hour and brunch in the near future.

Pro Tip: make reservations if you're going on a Friday night/weekend. I need one more visit to really solidify my rating but so far, I am very intrigued.Ambiance: The inside makes you feel like you're in a sexy cave. Bathrooms were clean and attended to and one had a baby changing station. I am not sure where I stand with it being kid-friendly or not. For one: during dinner rush (6:30-8:30) it is VERY loud- not necessafrom loud music, just from the amount of people in the small space. Food: Everything I ate made me want more, especially the drinks. I tried the passion fruit margarita and it made me miss the frescos (natural juices) at home. We tried the nachos (no protein) and the home made chips were delish. Everything tasted like it came from the garden right out back.For dinner, I had the fish tacos and every flavor tasted deliberate and I can't wait to go back and have them again. Service: nothing stellar, but not bad. The food took a long time, which bothered me because most restaurants I go to will try to get my kids food out without me even asking. This is one point that I think can be improved upon and why I hesitate on giving it a kid-friendly stamp. Overall, def wanna check it out on a date night where hopefully the wait won't be as long.I really enjoyed the beautiful thoughtful dishes, however I think there is room for improvement. Signed, a Mom who takes her kids to restaurants

It was Valentine's Day; we wanted to eat local, nothing over the top so we chose La Calle. The restaurant was modern, flanked by a vibey bar and somewhat open kitchen. It was a slight mishap when we arrived because the hostess could not find our reservation. Nonetheless, the service in general was good. We ordered the empanadas and ceviche coupled with a margarita and sangria for starters. Our main dishes were the lamb shank and enchiladas. Our dessert choices were churros and ice cream and tres leches. The presentation of every dish was superior, but the flavors of the food did not match. We are not persuaded to return to La Calle, however you should try them if you're in the Fells Point neighborhood; you may have a better food experience.

* Disclaimer: large group dining during restaurant week so might not be reflective of regular service*Ambiance: cute interior, quite loud when restaurant is busy, feels like you're in DC.Food: we ordered off the regular menu instead of restaurant week menu. Tried the queso fundido with both mushrooms and chorizo (both great), passion fruit ceviche (tasty and fresh), and a variety of tacos. Fish tacos were the group favorite, pork belly was just okay, very fatty, and the steak tacos were so dry we actually left a full of plate of them untouched. The house sauces were flavorful but not very spicy, and they didn't have anything spicier when we asked. Everyone's drinks were tasty. Service: our server was attentive, friendly, and patient with our large group.

Was in the Fells Point area and visited La Calle. La Calle specializes in authentic mole dishes from Puebla, Mexico.La Calle came highly recommended for its authentic dishes and vast selection of tequilas.We visited on. Wednesday evening and was able to get seating with no issues. Our sever was great at explaining dishes on the menu and provided some dishes to try. La Calle also provided great music to complement our dinning experience.Meals were perfect in seasoning, spice and flavor. Portions are generous and can easily serve for 2.La Calle was very clean and tables were serviced quickly. I will compliment La Calle's location as there are many bars to visit after a great meal.Highly recommend La Calle came. Will definitely be visiting soon.

Had a wonderful experience at La Calle on Valentines Day. It was our first time in, and we made a reservation for 2. It isn't a huge place, but there's a good amount of tables and a full bar that you can eat at too. Restaurant had great vibes and a beautiful interior. Our server was so kind and attentive and could answer all of our questions. My husband has a peanut allergy and they were super accommodating about it (1 of the salsas has a peanut garnish fyi). They bring everyone chips and a small salsa trio (for free) upon seating. We also order the guacamole to start with. It was yummy and fresh but could have been a little bigger. We also started with the white fish ceviche and OMG it was so flavorful. It is a must order - tangy, fruity, with a little bit of spice. Some of the best I've had! For mains we got the pork belly tacos and the beef tacos, which were both awesome and we loved that it comes with 3 tacos instead of 2 like some places nowadays. For drinks, I got a mezcal margarita and my husband got a mezcal old fashioned. They were both perfect - no notes lol If you like mezcal like we do, there's a huge selection here which is awesome! Fells needed a delicious, nice restaurant and La Calle did not disappoint!

La Calle is a beautiful venue located in busy Fells. Fells has come a long way, and La Calle's addition is a regalo.On a very busy weekend on South Broadway, La Calle's storefront is classic and unassuming. Met with simplistic aesthetics, the host is swift in the process and sat once reservations are confirmed. Rows of tables are precise and aligned in perfect distance while not rubbing too close elbows with other guests. Large parties are easily accommodated, and the bar is beautifully visible from the main dining space, the kitchen is open and alluring aroma saturates on a vibeful packed evening.La Calle's drink offerings deliver an impressive selection of all things tequila including mezcal and anejo. Draft is also available, wine is also on the shelf for those who prefer classic pairing. During my visit, I decided on a Mexican mojito and a Venenosa Raicilla, and empanadas del dia (carne) to start. The drinks were strong and the Raicilla was outstanding as I remember... y las empanadas de carne estaban deliciosas! Morgan, our server was such a delight! Attentive and quick, she balanced her service on a busy night, taking time to interact with the guests. I appreciate she took time and knowledge to suggest La Calle's signature Pollo con Mole. Authentic in every way, the dish was perfect. The depth in flavor is robust and serving size was healthy. Is there a way to order the mole to go?! Oh my, I wanna!! New York strip steak with charred vegetables was delicious, the demi glaze gave way to exotic flavors bite after bite, penultimate swipe of the last vegetable and sauce. The side of yuca cooked perfectly crisp was a tease, and great compliment to dishes served. All incredibly delicious.The bar was a great final stop to my visit at La Calle. After dinner cocktails and final sips of Raicilla reminiscent of days on the riviera under the wide open skies under the stars, on a brisk evening swinging on a maca. Hospitality by all servers and the bartenders were all exceptional. I especially loved the murial of Frida. Those who know me, Kris loves her Frida Kahlo... es cierto, la vida es muy buena.La Calle is accessible to all. Restrooms are unisex and spacious. Parking is very limited in the area as most know.Muchas gracias por todo, La Calle. Volvere, pronto si!

The dinner was delicious and our server had some great recommendations which included the pork belly tacos. They're very flavourful and fatty, which if you're like me you'll find them delicious especially with the green and red sauces. The red sauce had a lot more heat than the green but both did a great job pairing with the pork. The restaurant itself was pretty crowded and had a lively atmosphere. It was great to go with a couple of girlfriends and get drinks, but I also think it would be a great date night spot on a slower night during the week. For drinks I'd definitely recommend the strawberry margarita, it was very refreshing!

I'm so happy La Calle has found a new home in Broadway Market / Upperfells. I first went to this restaurant when they were downtown in 2019 and I was so excited because one it was the last name of my friend at the time and they have queso fundido. I loved La Calle and was missing it during the pandemic. This new restaurant has a really beautiful portrait of Frida Kahlo and a really Vibey bar and it's a really really big restaurant so so much bigger than the original one. The staff is really friendly. If not a little pushy -- we were there for brunch most recently and I was with a friend that I hadn't seen in a while and the waiter came over like 10 times and I felt really bad. I was like oh we're just catching up, but the restaurant wasn't very busy so I wasn't sure what the rush was. The brunch was lovely - we got coffees and shared a chorizo queso fundido. I got the Chilaquiles with a side of steak and it was really solid. I feel like a lot of places don't have Chilaquiles so I was very excited to see it on the menu.I wish I had more photos of the food! I need to go back - I love so close. I've also been here for dinner a couple times and I really like their salads and their dishes. The only thing that I have a complaint about is that they bring you a complimentary salsa platter of three different salsas - green, red and a peanut one, but if you want more, they charge you, but they don't tell you that they're gonna charge you so it just a matter of principle. I also really like their Diablo margarita and their mezcal drinks too. Solid option for an upscale Mexican restaurant. As a nostalgic person, I do miss when they were so new - because they used to give away queso fundido for happy hour.

Cute Mexican place on Broadway! They have a great happy hour with delicious margs! I wish they had more vegetarian options, though I thought the Brussels sprout tacos were ok and their guac and queso were great! I The inside of the restaurant is very nice! It gets quite busy on weekends. Service was excellent! Would recommend, but probably wouldn't go back unless it was happy hour or was going for appetizers.