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Tacos, fajitas & other Mexican fare in a corner cantina lined with license plates & highway signs.
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Address: 5916 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone: (410) 323-3368
Website: https://zenwest-baltimore.com/
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Reviews
Mark Rhoderick
I went to Zen West for the live music. 4 bands, tickets were $15 at the door. I specifically went to see “Just For Kicks”, a Towson area band comprised of 5 Towson University music majors – they’re so good, and so much fun to watch!! If you get the chance, go see them! Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and they’re working on a website.
… moreOphelia Grace777
Zen West is a concert venue, Tex Mex restaurant, & a speakeasy known as Clandestino. We came here for the Wheatus concert in May 2025. It was easy to find, and we arrived through Lyft transportation. The lighting was dark at the very crowded concert venue area. We didn’t eat here yet I was told the food was Tex Mex and didn’t have traditional Mexican food ( my preference).
The staff excelled in meeting all our needs, and we captured amazing photos at the concert. The owner of Zen West was quietly and swiftly managing the different areas of Zen West. Brandon was my bartender at Clandestino and made sure I got refills for my Diet Coke. Loved how you could order food and drinks at different places all over the venue. I liked the intimacy & private space of Clandestino where a separate concert performance was taking place. It was my favorite part of Zen West. I spent a lot of time going back and forth from the concert venue area to Clandestino. I did sit and talk at the restaurant area with some performers. I liked how I could hear people easily despite how loud and crowded it was in Zen West. The place and bathroom were clean with no long lines. The ambiance was ideal for a crowded concert, restaurant, and speakeasy. I connected with many people there and loved the energy of the concert goers with the music artists performing.
At the end of the concert, one of the staff helped me get a flyer promised to me on the window above the stairway – too high for me to get on my own. I greatly appreciated & thank him for his act of kindness and the meaningful conversation he had with me. He seemed concerned for my welfare and the difficulty I had getting assistance at the concert, yet I assured him I was ok and not to worry.
… moreThe staff excelled in meeting all our needs, and we captured amazing photos at the concert. The owner of Zen West was quietly and swiftly managing the different areas of Zen West. Brandon was my bartender at Clandestino and made sure I got refills for my Diet Coke. Loved how you could order food and drinks at different places all over the venue. I liked the intimacy & private space of Clandestino where a separate concert performance was taking place. It was my favorite part of Zen West. I spent a lot of time going back and forth from the concert venue area to Clandestino. I did sit and talk at the restaurant area with some performers. I liked how I could hear people easily despite how loud and crowded it was in Zen West. The place and bathroom were clean with no long lines. The ambiance was ideal for a crowded concert, restaurant, and speakeasy. I connected with many people there and loved the energy of the concert goers with the music artists performing.
At the end of the concert, one of the staff helped me get a flyer promised to me on the window above the stairway – too high for me to get on my own. I greatly appreciated & thank him for his act of kindness and the meaningful conversation he had with me. He seemed concerned for my welfare and the difficulty I had getting assistance at the concert, yet I assured him I was ok and not to worry.
Tracy Gilbert Jasion
We went to Zen West to attend a concert later in the evening, so decided to eat there prior to the concert. There were 4 of us.
First, this place needs to be shut down and thoroughly cleaned. We were at a 4-top next to the front window that you cannot see out of because it hasn’t been cleaned. The tabletop was sticky and even after asking for a wipe down, it remained sticky. Gross. Everything is just dark and grimy.
Service was meh. We had to ask for water refills numerous times, we had to ask for the sides to be brought several times, we had to wait nearly 35 minutes from the time we finished our appetizer before our very basic tex-mex meals were brought to us. Inattentive at best.
The food was less than average. My SO’s rockfish tacos had two barely larger than pencil stick, (but not even mozzarella stick sized) rockfish sticks that were pretty overcooked. My cheese enchiladas arrived at a temp just slightly above cold. The trio sampler was okay, but we ran out of chips and never got the requested refill to finish off the queso with.
But the most EGREGIOUS thing…was the 20% charge for the “Large Bill”! We eat out alot!!! First time I’ve ever been nicked for ordering what most people consider a normal dinner out.
This was NOT a large party, there were 4 of us.
This was not a large amount of food. 4 people shared 1 appetizer, 2 margaritas, 1 beer, 1 Pepsi and 4 average main meals. The bill was $100.75 for 4 people. That is NOT a large bill for 4 people!
How is “large” even defined? Where is it posted in the restaurant that you are going to charge for a “large” bill? Never saw it on the menu, didn’t see it on the door, wasn’t told about it beforehand. Is the staff getting all of that 20% for a “large” bill? Looks like a service charge just for coming in and eating what I would consider a normal meal.
Price your food and drinks however you want and if I can afford it, I will eat at your restaurant — but STOP it with hidden fees and charges.
NEVER AGAIN.
… moreFirst, this place needs to be shut down and thoroughly cleaned. We were at a 4-top next to the front window that you cannot see out of because it hasn’t been cleaned. The tabletop was sticky and even after asking for a wipe down, it remained sticky. Gross. Everything is just dark and grimy.
Service was meh. We had to ask for water refills numerous times, we had to ask for the sides to be brought several times, we had to wait nearly 35 minutes from the time we finished our appetizer before our very basic tex-mex meals were brought to us. Inattentive at best.
The food was less than average. My SO’s rockfish tacos had two barely larger than pencil stick, (but not even mozzarella stick sized) rockfish sticks that were pretty overcooked. My cheese enchiladas arrived at a temp just slightly above cold. The trio sampler was okay, but we ran out of chips and never got the requested refill to finish off the queso with.
But the most EGREGIOUS thing…was the 20% charge for the “Large Bill”! We eat out alot!!! First time I’ve ever been nicked for ordering what most people consider a normal dinner out.
This was NOT a large party, there were 4 of us.
This was not a large amount of food. 4 people shared 1 appetizer, 2 margaritas, 1 beer, 1 Pepsi and 4 average main meals. The bill was $100.75 for 4 people. That is NOT a large bill for 4 people!
How is “large” even defined? Where is it posted in the restaurant that you are going to charge for a “large” bill? Never saw it on the menu, didn’t see it on the door, wasn’t told about it beforehand. Is the staff getting all of that 20% for a “large” bill? Looks like a service charge just for coming in and eating what I would consider a normal meal.
Price your food and drinks however you want and if I can afford it, I will eat at your restaurant — but STOP it with hidden fees and charges.
NEVER AGAIN.
Paige Stevenson
Food was good and plentiful – standard tex-mex fare and the drinks were really good. Prices were more than reasonable. Service was friendly, even on a busy night. The music area was nice and intimate. Overall a great spot!
… moreMike Davidson
Great small music venue conveniently located just south of Towson with a menu full of Mexican food. I went there to see Emily Wolfe and was pleasantly surprised. The sound is great, there’s standing room along with high stools and high tops in the GA area, and a small bar in the music venue so you don’t have to go back out to the restaurant/bar area for a drink. I definitely want to go back to try some more of the tacos.
… moreKatoria Tinsley
Cute neighborhood pub with a nice speakeasy. The original wings are probably one of the best grilled wings I’ve ever had, the season is just right. Other dishes in the restaurant looks really good so I definitely would go back. Lastly, wait staff super friendly and helpful in making menu selections.
… moreMichael Alston
If your ever looking for some amazing grilled wings look no further. These were the best grilled wings I ever had. I also had the nachos and guacamole which was very flavorful. The beer was cold and good. The service was great as well. I already have plans to bring a group of family here to experience what I already have. This place is worth every penny. See y’all very soon
… moreEdward Zarkowski
We haven’t been to Zen West in ages! But, we had a great experience overall on a recent visit. We arrived on a Friday evening and were lucky to be seated at a table right away. I don’t think I ever saw anyone having to wait for a table that night. We ordered a couple of margs, an app and entrees. The app was the only disappointment/unusual thing. I have never seen nachos presented this way at a restaurant. While very tasty, they looked like what I made as a teen in the oven at my parent’s house. Odd. But tasty.
The drinks were good, and had a decent pour. I got the spicy margarita and it lived up to its name! My kiddo got the crab and shrimp quesadilla, which was very good. My hubs got the Ahi Tuna Tacos which he said were very good and I got the Carnitas Burrito, also very good! Maybe the sides could have been a bit larger, it was a small amount of rice and a lot of lettuce.
I am sure we will be back!
… moreThe drinks were good, and had a decent pour. I got the spicy margarita and it lived up to its name! My kiddo got the crab and shrimp quesadilla, which was very good. My hubs got the Ahi Tuna Tacos which he said were very good and I got the Carnitas Burrito, also very good! Maybe the sides could have been a bit larger, it was a small amount of rice and a lot of lettuce.
I am sure we will be back!
Tara Stull
Was there for a private event. Great food, loved the shrimp tacos .
… morenecroarmy
worked helping bands load on and off stage when the red jumpsuits apparatus played March 16th. Zeb west has been a mark for a while and my dad played there in his band fear 44 Jan 13, 2007. Very nice venue, very good food, customer service on top sometimes didn’t even have to ask for something bartender just read my mind.
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