Taqueria Habanero Moves to New Location on Route 1 in College Park
Taqueria Habanero officially opened at its new location in College Park.
Located at 7410 Baltimore Ave. in the former Jimmy John’s location next to Marathon Deli, the new spot marks the end of a nearly two-year saga.
The popular D.C.-based Mexican restaurant, which opened a College Park location in 2018, was unceremoniously kicked out of its space in 2023 when the new owners of the shopping center announced they were tearing it down.
It then ran out of a food truck in front of its former location as the owners scouted area real estate.
The new spot right on the main drag of restaurants and bars serving University of Maryland students is good not just for the taqueria but also for the area, which has seen longtime locally owned businesses leave in favor of more chains in recent years.
Even better, the restaurant is located right next to Marathon Deli, another beloved locally owned institution which had to move due to construction.
I was happy that they opened in a new location. I was much happier with their old location in the shopping center. Behind Town Hall Bar. I purchased a steak burrito at the original location. The steak was much tastier, and they had a white drizzle sauce on top of the burrito, which they didn’t do at this restaurant. I didn’t taste any steak in the burrito. Till I got down to the last three bites, it was on the other end, not mixed. I’m sorry.I won’t be visiting that location again. The old location also gave you chips and salsa. While you were waiting for your food that didn’t happen either.