Urbano, a new Tex-Mex concept from Common Plate Hospitality Group, opened Tuesday at the Rye Street Market building in Baltimore Peninsula. Urbano occupies a 4,500 sq. ft. corner space at Rye St. and E. Cromwell St., becoming the first tenant to open in that storefront.
The restaurant is a partnership between Managing Partner and Executive Chef Chad Sparrow and Common Plate Hospitality Group Founding Partner Larry Walston.
Urbano features a dining room and full-service bar and is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. The menu includes burritos, chimichangas, tortas, tacos, enchiladas, appetizers, entrées, and traditional Mexican desserts. It also offers a kids’ menu.
The bar serves six varieties of margaritas, along with specialty cocktails including tequila sangria, mojitos, micheladas, Old Fashioneds, and cantaritos.
Urbano is open Sunday to Thrursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am.
“It’s special to place our footprint in Baltimore and offer our innovative concept in a place that is close to our roots,” Sparrow said in a press release. “The development and vision of Baltimore Peninsula perfectly align with our concept, passion and growth plan. It’s a privilege to partner with the leaders behind this project as our roots and passion blossomed from areas just miles away.”
“Our goal at Baltimore Peninsula has always been to create a dynamic, community-driven destination, and we’re thrilled to see Urbano officially open its doors,” said Claudia Jolin, executive director of the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership, in a press release. “We’re excited to see the energy it will bring to Rye Street Market, and we’re confident Urbano will quickly become a staple in the neighborhood and all of Baltimore.”
Urbano joins a growing list of restaurants and retailers in Baltimore Peninsula. Existing dining options include Ben & Jerry’s, Rye Street Tavern, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Daily Grind, Little Wing, and Vessel.
Additional restaurants planned to open later this year include Live-K Karaoke, Slurp Noodle Bar, Shinkansen Sushi, and Blü Cā. Eggspectation has also been announced for the development.
Photo courtesy of Urbano
