🍦The best Mexican restaurants in Annapolis

Good morning, Annapolis. A medical transport helicopter had to make an emergency landing in a Tennessee elementary school parking lot last Thursday. And you thought your kid's car line was bad. . .

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Bring mom to her happy place this Mother’s Day at Homestead Gardens. No wrapping required.

Wander through blooming greenhouses, take in the fragrance of the nursery, and let her choose what she truly loves. Our annual sale on hanging baskets and patio pots runs Saturday and Sunday only, making it easy to bring home the beauty.

When it’s time for a pause, enjoy locally grown brews at the Beer Farm and settle in for a relaxed afternoon together.

With extended hours all Mother’s Day weekend, Homestead Gardens offers time to linger, explore, and make the day feel like something special.

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It’s Lauren (again). If I thought I was mildly embarrassed for never trying Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (yet), now I’m acutely embarrassed that yesterday’s Summer Bucket List link didn’t work . . .

If you’re frustrated that this is the second time recently a roundup link didn’t work (looking at you, dog-friendly restaurants), you’re not alone. The writers are coming down hard on Ryan, so you can go easy on him. Ryan thinks he’s too cool for test emails (after over 1,000 Scoops), we’re making him go back to basics and personally check every link for the next two weeks.

☀️ 🌊 Without further ado, read my Annapolis Summer 2026 Bucket List: A Local's Must-Do Guide (for real this time).

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Team Naptown Scoop Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS progress: $11,478/$20,000

Now playing

🛍️ Colonial Players presents Poor Clare, April 24–May 16. A hilariously anachronistic retelling of the true story of St. Clare of Assisi will have us all considering the cost of doing good.

🏙️ Classic Theatre of Maryland presents 42nd Street, April 29–May 17. This ever-popular musical follows a Broadway hopeful as she arrives in NYC and navigates show biz.

🦁 Children’s Theatre of Annapolis presents The Lion King, May 1–17. Simba’s journey from runaway outcast to king of the savanna comes to life onstage at CTA this spring.

Coming soon…

🎵 Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents Cabaret, May 21-June 20. Scandalous and tense goings-on at a nightclub unfold in late 1920s Berlin against the backdrop of the Third Reich’s rise.

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Have a kid in your life who needs more music? ASA Day at Maryland Hall delivers just that - a full afternoon of free music, discovery, and hands-on fun. It’s for any kid age Pre-K to Pre-College. Expect live performances from the Academy’s highest level students, Aries Youth Chamber Orchestra and Orion Youth Orchestra. RSVP for free beginner classes, and don’t miss the instrument petting zoo.

There’s crafts, college guidance, and real conversations with professional musicians—all in one place. It’s equal parts concert, classroom, and creative playground.

ASA Day is completely free (just RSVP for classes). Learn more here.

If you don’t have plans for Cinco de Mayo already — you might be too late for this year. But you can keep this celebration of Mexican culture going all year-round, not just on May 5:

Check out our list of 10 Mexican Restaurants You Need to Try right here in Annapolis.

P.S. One of our favorite Mexican restaurants, Señor’s Chile, just opened a market next to their Annapolis restaurant. It’s still in the soft opening phase, but it is open! Check it out at 121 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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🚴‍♂️ No sleep ‘til Dewey: The Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS team rolled into Seattle yesterday, three days into their multi-month cross country ride. As promised, Rex is buying two strangers a beer every night and sharing the mission. Last night it was Scott & Marilyn at the Valley Tavern in Port Hadlock. Ride co-founder Todd Olds is back home with the ride’s inspiration, his wife Laura. And the rest of the team rides on. Team Naptown Scoop has raised $11,500 of our $20,000 goal. The ride itself is almost halfway to its goal of $500,000. Click here to join the movement!*

⚓ Tournament time: The first two rounds of the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament kick off this weekend at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. With a phenomenal 18-1 record, the six-seed USNA women will go against UMass (16-2) on Friday at 3 PM, while Syracuse (13-5) will face Loyola (12-7) at 7 PM. Friday’s winners play again on Sunday en route to the championship in Chicago later this month. Adult tickets are just $15 (kids and seniors are $10).

🌲Get outside: AACPL readers can now check out a pass to visit any Maryland State Park for up to seven days. The Maryland state park pass includes free daytime general admission for one vehicle with up to 10 people and unlimited boat launching. Check out the pass online, or head to your favorite branch to reserve your pass.

🚲 Let’s pedal: Thursday is Bike & Roll to School day, a nationwide effort to introduce kids to the joys of commuting with community. Get the whole neighborhood involved in your bike-a-thon.

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81 🌡️ 63 | ☀️ | 14% ☔ | 💨 S 20 mph (17 knots)

74 🌡️ 55 | 🌧️ | 81% ☔ | 💨 S 16 mph (14 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 60ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ & Neal's First Tuesday Hootenanny | 6–9 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
Middleton Tavern | Middleton Songwriters Showcase| 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | La Unica | 8 PM | Tickets

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | David Sparrow | 7–10 PM
Brian Boru | Suzy and Shaun | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Brandon & Thordis | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Colin James, Matt Andersen & Terra Lightfoot | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Hyland Brothers | 9 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Leo Havens | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Joey Fitz | 9 PM

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