Family-owned restaurant on South Charles Street well-known for its crepes.
Ruben’s Mexican Food started with a man’s dream for a better life. Ruben Ramirez Sr. came to the United States in search of better opportunities. He found himself working at a bakery, where he learned to make crepes. This led to him opening a stand at the farmers’ market under the I-83 bridge, where he used his heritage and experience with crepes to create a menu with a French/Mexican blend.
After his business grew at local farmers’ markets, he opened his restaurant at 1043 S. Charles St., but a flood caused electrical issues that were too expensive to repair, causing him to close the restaurant.
Ruben Ramirez Jr. and his business partner and cousin, Jonathan Ramirez, had worked with Ruben Sr. at the farmers’ markets and the restaurant on South Charles Street, so when they saw the space at 1043 S. Charles St. for lease again, they wanted to continue what Ruben Sr. had started and reopen Ruben’s Mexican Food.
They reopened the business in the fall of 2017 and have been bringing joy to the community ever since. Stop in for lunch or order catering for your next meeting to receive delicious food while supporting a local and minority-owned business.
Locate Ruben’s Mexican Food on www.foodify.com or call 443-534-1667.