Mera Kitchen Collective

A very intimate and cozy restaurant with very beautiful lighting. It does get busy quickly in the times I have visited, but I still haven't really had to wait to be seated or had it take a long time to get my food after ordering. The menu is very cohesive while still covering a wide range of options. We usually start with the spicy garlic fries, which come covered in a garlicky sauce and are addictively delicious. I've really enjoyed the shawarmas offered, including both the mushroom and chicken ones. The mushroom one is a very flavorful, tangy, umami-packed option excellent for vegetarians! The chicken tinga quesadilla was also excellent with deep and rich flavors. The beverage options are also fantastic--I've personally really enjoyed both the Summer in Damascus cocktail and the Not for Mia. I find the menu to be pretty reasonably priced, but this is especially true during happy hour where several small bites are discounted along with some drinks as well. Easily would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere new to try!

I have been wanting to drop by here for a while, and finally made it.They had a collage making night, which also provided an activity to draw me in!The space is very intimate, with small side tables and a large community table filling the middle of the restaurant. They also have an upstairs that I didn't get to see. The community table was perfect for collage making, eating, and drinking (they had 50% off wine bottles that night).On to the food--The hummus was delicious and on the happy hour menu from 3-6pm during the week. And the Burkinabe was delectable and fresh!! I only wish it were a little cheaper.I look forward to coming back and trying some other menu items!

This is my go to restaurant. Staff is so friendly and attentive and it's like your favorite neighborhood restaurant. Without fail, I always order the summer in Damascus. It's refreshing and moderately strong. I've also gotten the guava hard seltzer on tap, I love it. As well as the mera mezcalita. All the drinks are good but I prefer summer in Damascus. No fish options but the vegetarian dishes are great. I typically enjoy the lentil soup alongside the crispy cauliflower, which is some of the best I've had out. The tahini is creamy and also vegan. I have also tried the plantain bowl, which is pretty good. The ambiance is colorful fun with lots of plants. Definitely a great spot for dates or group dinners. There's a long table which allows for communal eating.

Genuinely good. The crispy cauliflower (recommended by the reviews I saw) didn't disappoint, and thanks to my air fryer made for some good leftovers. The duck tacos were tasty. Service was attentive. Bright and not too loud inside. The value was reasonable. I'll be back.

I walked into another house y'all but the set up was great. So many nooks and crannies of places to chill eat and vibe. Definitely a neighborhood hot spot. Jealous of all the folks in the surrounding area that are in walking distance. The servers were great and brought all the food out merry little hearts could order. The highlight for me was the chips and guac!!! It was delectable. The hummus was ok but it didn't have anything on the guac. The lamb empanada flavor wise was just ok, but it was not too greasy and super fresh. The chicken quesadilla was a little too saucy but I would love to try the chicken in one of the bowls they have. I would definitely go again. The vibes were great and the food was fresh. I want those chips and guac again ASAP!

**Pros: so flavorful!!**Cons: gets pretty noisyI came for an early dinner on a weekday and was seated very quickly. The staff is very friendly and attentive! It was quite busy, and all the seats are VERY close together. Therefore, it was a little hard to hear my friend from across me.As for the food, it is so flavorful and beautiful! I got a tahini cauliflower appetizer and it was one of the best I've had. The breading/batter was so crispy and did not feel too heavy/oily. My friend had the habanero burger which was so delicious. The sauce on that was incredible. I got a Hand-cut fries with chicken (I forget the exact dish name), and I was not as impressed. The fries were too soggy from being in the sauce, and it just felt like a messy dish. Next time, I'll try something else.I like the variety in this menu too; happy to see that they have multiple cultural influences in the dishes. I'll definitely be back!

First time visiting Mera and definitely won't be the last. Had a great time! We came at 6 on a Friday evening and it was busy but we were able to get a table. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our visit.The crispy cauliflower was excellent, particularly when paired with the aioli on top.Not pictured is the excellent house-made drink called Bissap, which had hibiscus, pineapple, mint, and ginger.The chicken schwarma, which is a special, was nice and crisp. The chicken was flavorful, and everything in the sandwich was well-balanced. Each half was big enough that I only ate one that night and had the other half for lunch the next day.Looking forward to returning and trying some of their other styles of cuisine.

Mera Kitchen Collective is a very cute space in Baltimore. They serve pretty good food. I and service came very quickly. They have a lot of plants inside, which makes the vibe super relaxing. The Big Mera Fries were pretty good - they were in a large bowl and is very filling for one person - can easily be shared between two people. A nice place to grab a midday lunch or spend an evening.

Back at Mera! It was a beautiful day and I came by for lunch with the hopes of sitting outside. When we arrived, no seating was set up outside but after we asked if they'd set up a table for us, they gladly agreed. I so appreciated that! They set up the whole section just for us so we could enjoy the sunshine. We ordered the chicken kebsa bowl, the mango wings, and lamb empanada and the dolmas (grape leaves). My boyfriend loved the lamb empanada and said the flavor was great. I loved the dolmas too, even though they weren't necessarily the best I've had, they were still yummy. The mango habanero wings were sooo bomb. Slathered in a generous serving of super flavorful sauce that wasn't too spicy. The chicken kasba bowl was also delicious with really aromatic rice. I even got the mango habanero sauce on the side to add a little kick to the chicken. We ended up ordering cocktails too. I got the Summer in Damascus which is under the "spiked juices" section of the menu. The base was gin and it was really, really refreshing. My boyfriend got the Mera Mezcalita and loved it too! He's usually pretty picky about cocktails too so that's saying something. I'm not even a mezcal person usually but I enjoyed the sip I had. I'll definitely be back at Mera sometime soon. I love having this spot in the neighborhood! It's a great lunch option or spot to work remotely from.

Ate here right after arriving to Baltimore from the west coast. Very kind and quick service. The restaurant is super cozy and the food is satisfying. My favorite was the plantain bowl with the habenaro sauce. So good! Thanks for a wonderful intro to Baltimore.