Linsy’s Hispanic Store

NOTE: Only gave 3 stars because I only ordered 1 item. That one item was delicious though!
I admit, I initially popped into this place in a desperate bid to find a restroom. However, since I am one of those people who feels obligated to buy something from a store if I’m going to use their restroom, I decided to order something from the little restaurant in the back.
It was unexpected to see this back there, since for all intents and purposes the entire front of the store looks like a bodega. But it was there nonetheless, complete with a few cute tables and a glass case full of the most glorious and Food Network-​esque roasted pork.
Since I was getting something to go, I decided to order a half-​pound of pork carnita. I figured it would make me a few sandwiches over the course of the week. What I didn’t expect, however, was a chance to talk to the owner about his plans for the little 4 table restaurant. A glance at the menu feels like you’re visiting a friends house while their abuela stirs up something delicious in a pot; the portion sizes are generous and everything looks traditional and filling.
The food here has a lot of heart that you can not only taste, but that you can see in the eyes of the people working there.
They plan to revitalize and expand the menu very soon, if they haven’t already by the time of this posting, and I wish them the best of luck!

Great little Hispanic market with a small restaurant in the back. Small simple menu, good food! Ordered the carne torta, and it was delicious! I would consider this place to be a hidden gem and recommend checking this place out if you want some good food.

Bodega with small restaurant in the back. Delicious authentic Mexican food. Their horchata (sweet rice milk drink) is the best I’ve ever had! Tacos come with roasted green onion n a few slices of radish, which I had t had before but omg delish!
There are about 20 seats. Sit and she’ll bring you a menu. They speak very little English but most can manage with the pics on the menu. Give it a try. Truly delish!

Linsy’s Store in Catonsville is a casual Mexican restaurant where the tacos match anything around here. Evan Brown of Portalli’s gave me a gift when he told me that the guys who work in his kitchen swear by Linsy’s when they want Mexican food. Now, I can share the gift with you.
These are ideal tacos. Soft, pliable tortillas with corn flavor. Savory meats — a little char to the barbacoa and a nice grill on the chicken. Then talented fresh toppings — cilantro for flavor, a cooked green onion and sliced radish for crunch, and a fiery green salsa to squirt on yourself.
Linsy’s sits on Rte 40 in Catonsville. Until Evan, I had driven past dozens of times coming home from H Mart. The market is hidden behind a Popeye’s franchise. The restaurant is hidden in the back of the store.
You need to search the place out if you like R&R Taqueria in Jessup or Tere’s Latin Market in Ellicott City. I love both those places, and Linsey’s are just as delicious. Different kitchens. Different meats and garnishes. But this was a perfect lunch of two tacos and horchata that they ladled from a pitcher into my cup.
You can’t beat fresh tacos. The flavors pop off the plate. The salsa alone would have made the meal. They have basic chicken, beef and pork tacos, although they didn’t have pork when I visited. The Spanish menu also lists tongue and options that translate into «ear» and «assorted.» I can’t recommend this enough. Even if you don’t love this as much as I do, you can eat for $ 10.
Linsy’s offered a full Mexican menu with counter service. They had a range of dishes from small tacos or tostadas to full meals like grilled pork, seafood soup, enchiladas, or al pastor shrimp. They do breakfast. I ate lunch on a Sunday, and the six tables were full of kids and families.
While you’re at Linsy’s for tacos, check out the other business nearby. Patel Brothers is an Indian grocery with vegetables, rices, spices, and other Indian items. Next door is Paradise Biryani Pointe, which I added to my «to do list. Biryani is an Indian rice dish, and the menu has a bunch of dishes that are new to me.

I happened to tumble into Linsys store, thinking it was a regular store but I’m glad that I found this place. It’s a grocery and a eatery of Spanish food. It’s clean so I know that my food is good. I ordered a tostadas and it’s pretty good. I also bought some chips — yucatan, sweet plaintains, and plaintains with salts. These are distributed from Miami, FL and made from native land. Sometimes, you just have to explore and not to be afraid to try, good or bad at least you know now.