Alma Cocina Latina
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Alma
Alma is not just a Baltimore Latin restaurant with deeply imaginative, exquisitely crafted food, it is a space that transports you into Venezuelan culture with every detail. From the thoughtfully curated culinary experience and cocktails to the welcoming team, the forest of plants, and purposeful décor, this is a place created for the well-being of our guests from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave our home. That same care extends beyond our doors: at Alma we honor the planet and our community by composting, recycling, sourcing mindfully, and using eco‑friendly packaging.
Food
Born and raised in Venezuela, Hector Romero is profoundly rooted in his culture and has spent his entire cooking career immersed in it. Based on his in-depth research on the heritage of the country’s regional cuisines, Hector has created a menu for Alma that not only includes the presence of indigenous ingredients, but also represents the confluence of adopted foods introduced by immigrants of myriad nationalities that have established themselves in Venezuela throughout the centuries. Finally, his training as a visual artist strongly inspires his plating.
Drinks
In keeping with sharing the cultural identity of Venezuela and Alma, the beverage program focuses primarily on the spirits and wines from South America and Spain, with some exceptions. We are known as the Rum bar of the city of Baltimore, with more than 60 rums available for your enjoyment.
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Bring the Flavors of Venezuela Home!
Irena Stein, owner of Alma Cocina Latina, shares over 50 recipes introducing and celebrating Venezuela’s irresistible and most popular street food, the arepa.
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Reviews:
“Irena has an eye for art, a nose for cooking and a heart big enough to fit the entire world in it. Arepa puts her passion for food, life and Venezuela beautifully on display and in your hands. You'll discover the true meaning of the word arepa, while being taken by the hand on a journey to creating and tasting the best arepa recipes Venezuela has to offer.” – Hilton Carter
“A love letter to arepas... Throughout the book, beautiful photos and stories from Venezuela connect the recipes to the place they came from and the people who make arepas a definitive Venezuelan food.” – Food & Wine
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[![Some places simply welcome you. Others bloom around you.
At Alma Cocina Latina, every event becomes its own garden — tables dressed in color, flavors rooted in tradition, a space that transforms itself to hold your moment with care.
This is w]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DZaiXe7G6Nq/)
[![A delicious day with great music and an incredible community.
Thank you to @thelocaloyster and @baltsymphony for the invitation and for bringing everyone together for such a beautiful afternoon. We loved being part of it and sharing a little taste o]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DZQHu3eETm5/)
[![Your tropical old-school favorite isn’t going anywhere.
The Vieja Escuela Tropical remains one of our most-loved cocktails, and it’s here to stay.
Crafted with Appleton Estate Rum, Sagamore Spirit Rye, El Condado PX Sherry, plantain-pi]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DY98ANhEbmc/)
[![The weekend starts here.
Good weather, better food.]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DY7395oCMB6/)
[![Dessert at Alma is more than a final course, it’s a moment to slow down and savor the depth of Venezuelan cacao…
Our chocolate mousse layered with hazelnut praline, cacao crumble, and candied yubía brings together texture, warmth]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYzbmG3DbCS/)
[![Venezuelan cuisine reimagined…
Join us this Memorial Weekend.
Reservations through the link in the Bio 👆]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYpIb0cjSlq/)
[![The best way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend? 🇰🇷🇻🇪🔥
Join Chef Hector Romero and Chef Peter Serpico for a one-night-only Korean-Venezuelan picnic dinner packed with bold flavors, all-you-can-eat bites, and laid-back energy. From hot dishes to f]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYiBNaKGOsp/)
[![Just a glimpse. Nothing more.
The rest you’ll taste on May 20th.
Reserve in bio → Héctor Romero × Peter Serpico Indoor Picnic]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYa31rzib2i/)
[![The greatest love always has a place at our table.
Celebrate Mom with a special brunch made for this day, because she deserves more than flowers. We’ll see you at Alma.]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYFil3mCaC8/)
[![A picnic, but not as you know it.
Chef Héctor Romero x Chef Peter Serpico invite you to a Korean–Venezuelan experience where flavors meet, cultures blend, and the table never empties.
All-you-can-eat. Good energy. A night to wander, ta]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYANBxhkcyU/)
[![Our family is growing 🤍
This is your opportunity to be part of something special. Every service is an experience shaped by intention, detail, and teamwork .
We are currently looking for talented individuals to join our team:
Bartender · S]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXxEu5HGNyu/)
[![Eleven years ago, a Venezuelan woman told Baltimore: “I want you to taste where I come from.”
Baltimore said: “Stay.” And here we are.
This weekend we celebrate 11 years of Alma — and you joining us for dinner is the on]()](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXiLoAzCVeQ/)
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The People of Alma
Hector
Irena
Mark
Susan
Emilio
Edin
Brenden
Jose Angel
Nicolás
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Dan
Kez
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Menu as captured Aug 30, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 131 venues in Baltimore, MD and could score 13 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.