El Piquin Mexican Restaurant and Market

Essex, MD · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Essex
#31
of 76 restaurants
City Percentile
44%
rating percentile
Address
El Piquin Mexican Restaurant and Market, 1520 Country Ridge Ln, Essex, MD 21221
Phone
(443) 559-8711
Website
www.elpiquinrestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

El Piquin Mexican Restaurant and Market is a restaurant located in Essex, MD. It is one of 76 restaurants listed in Essex. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Essex city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Piquin Mexican Restaurant and Market

Mexican Restaurant

Hours

Saturday9 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 keegan g · Mar 2026

They are so good and so accommodating! I love this place. DoorDash is always correct and I always bother them with special instructions. Best food! Great portions

★★★★★ 5.0 Jasmine Bishop · Dec 2025

Never disappoints. I got the shrimp bowl, large portion, and packed with veggies.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tim Langhauser · Mar 2023

This place will not disappoint! We were in the area showing homes to come clients with a 60 minute break and needed something quick! We zipped in and were really Wowed by the quality of the food here! Chicken and Chorizo Fajita bowl and a chicken bowl are pictured. Enough food for 2 in each portion! Chips and Salsa to start were amazing as well! We will definitely be back when in the area!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Evette Collins · Sep 2025

El piquin is a good option for Mexican food for pescatarians they have shrimp and fish options that are both good. I primarily stick to either salmon or shrimp since I don’t eat tilapia. I’ve dined in and gotten takeout and each experience was pleasant. My biggest issue with El piquin (both locations) is the cross contamination! Anytime I have ordered the rice/fajita bowl, or quesadillas there is ALWAYS steak in it. As a pescatarian, this is a huge dissatisfier. Additionally, the menu especially when ordering from Door Dash, etc., does not allow for vegetarian options for multiple menu items including quesadillas, taco salad, or even the bowls.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Michelle Moody · Jul 2019

I like the shrimp bowl - you always get lots of shrimp, but it used to be 5 stars. I'm not sure what happened but the food is not quite as good as it used to be. You also used to get chips and salsa with your order but it's not even on the menu when you order through door dash. I tried to call to order and I was put on hold and no one ever returned. I think the food is expensive for what you get, but what isn't lately. The shrimp fajita tacos are delicious. The salsa is decent, but again not as good as it used to be. I must say, I do like their chips though (thick & crunchy) and the guacamole is good too.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantCatererDelivery serviceGrocery storeTex-Mex restaurant

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