Mera Kitchen Collective

J Robinson

2 months ago

This was some of the best food that I've had in a while! Mexican-fusion food. Our party showed up close to closing and they were very accommodating. The Wings (Ticadora?), Cauliflower bites, and grilled chicken were outstanding. Very good ambiance, good selection for date night. I am glad that I was invited to come here! Next trip to MD this is a must visit. WELL RECOMMENDED!

Hillary Kaitlyn Walsh

3 months ago

Went to Mera Kitchen Collective on a date last night and had a delightful experience. 😊 Delicious food, warm and attentive service, and tasty drinks. The smoked eggplant tahini dip in the Mutubal was my favorite part of my dinner. Really liked the Paper Train drink. Big fan of the falafel. The decor is unique and charming and the string lights and flower bouquets and candles on tables are lovely. Sat on the top floor and enjoyed the view of the restaurant. Was able to get parking right in front of the restaurant. Highly recommend and intend to go back! Thank you for your hospitality, Mera Kitchen Collective. Happy New Year! 💐

Rabab BuKhamseen

3 months ago

this place is definitely going to be my go to!!!! the dishes were amazing and creative we left nothing on our plates the vibe is also great and the restaurant supports immigrants and refugees!! 💓💓💓💓💓 if you want a taste of middle eastern with a twist this is absolutely it

Elanda Guess

3 months ago

We were there for a retirment party. I was pleasantly surprised. All the food was delicious and the staff was amazing. Some of us have returned to dine again.

Miranda Frank

9 months ago

Everything was so good! It was fresh and tasty, cooked to perfection! It was so good that i ordered every dessert 😋. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the young waiter didn’t seem excited. However, everyone else made up for it. Great food, great place, i will definitely come again and bring others again!!!

Vanessa C.

3 months ago

I was the first one to get there for lunch on Dec 30. It quickly got full of people. This place seems to be popular in the area. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was fresh and delicious. I loved the latin american infusions on the menu items.

Mary Turos

Edited 2 months ago

We loved everything about this restaurant. We stopped in for dinner before a show, and the servers immediately greeted us and got us to our table. We each had a cocktail (my husband had something with gin & I had the date old-fashioned). We had the crispy cauliflower as a starter, which tasted AMAZING. We also got the chicken kebab and Kafta burger, both of which were very flavorful. We each got a baklava for the ride home. Everyone in this restaurant is super friendly and happy. The ambiance is comforting & cozy with its plants and little lights in the windows. Wealso "paid it forward" by making a meal donation, which we added to our check. This is a lovely restaurant, and I love the feeling of community that they inspire. We will be back!

Danielle

3 months ago

Mera was the perfect cozy spot for brunch on a cold winter morning. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was beautiful and full of delicious flavors. I definitely would love to return to try their dinner offerings.

M'Shai Dash

3 months ago

Bright airy eatery in the Mt. Vernon area with multi-level seating, free WiFi, and a fusion menu of Latin and Mediterranean food. Had the hummus with lamb chorizo and the chicken kabob plate. My friend had the lentil soup and said it was delicious. Our food came out fast and our server was attentive. I’d definitely go back to use the cozy work space on the balcony level.

Connor (Castillo)

Edited 3 months ago

My fiancée and I were looking for a nice restaurant to end our date night and had the pleasure of eating here. I didn't know what to expect, and yet my expectations were utterly shattered by our mean! We started with the fried cauliflower which already came out the gate swinging with its seasoning (a step which shockingly too many restaurants fall short) and a pleasant savory and tangy dipping sauce. My entrée was the Kofte burger which was, and I don't say this lightly, a near perfect sandwich. Rarely do ingredients and flavors flow so elegantly than the food that was served to me tonight. Tender, juicy and filled with Mediterranean flavors! The bun was soft and pillowy without being fragile or soggy, the goat cheese was creamy and tangy, perfectly complimented by the sweetness of the sumac onions! Heck, even the grilled beefsteak tomato added a unique flavor rather than being a bland garnish! Every ingredient worked in harmony and I LOVED it! My fiancée got the Carne Asada Tacos and fell in love with the tenderness and flavor of the meat and the generous portions as well! Thats right, quality DOES NOT come at the expense of quantity! We ended with deserts which both were a sweet and satisfying ending to our meal (I got the Apricot Cardamom Pistachio Crumble and my fiancée got tbe horchara cheesecake) and both were TO DIE FOR! Only negative that came to mind was rhe volume of the resteraunt, but if noisy satisfied customers is my only subjective gripe you know a meal was something special. Overall, this place is DEFINITELY worth the trip over and, best of all, the resteraunt is worker owned! They all share in the profits rather than you supporting some faceless megacorp serving reheated Sysco food slop live every chain resteraunt nowadays, but I digress. Just give it a try, if its even half as good as the meal I got, you'll remember this meal, and in my case, perfect date night! 🩷