Mexican Restaurants near Cold Spring

“Great food and service! Love going to el nopal!“

“this was seriously, the best burger I’ve ever had in my life, It was technically grilled chicken, but whatever. I’ve never taken a picture of my food unless something looks funny, but it was literally so delicious. I had to take a picture. It’s called Hawaiian burger. It’s only 11 bucks with a huge plate of fries not to mention the fact that this burger is literally bigger than my head.“

“I'm giving Taco Bell in Cold Spring 5 stars! Although it's a bit further away, the quality and service make it well worth the trip. My chalupas were perfectly cooked, unlike my previous experience at the Alexandria location. The staff were friendly and attentive, providing excellent service with a smile. My food was hot when I arrived home, and my quesadilla with beef was cooked just right. Thanks for a wonderful experience - I'll definitely be back!“

“Come and enjoy nice people and great food“

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Absolutely loved this place! I came in craving some good Mexican food and left completely satisfied. I had the quesadilla and tacos — both were packed with flavor, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of spice. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and what really stood out was the service. Our server, Jose, was fantastic — super friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in the mood for delicious food and great service!“

“I love this place the service is super friendly, we asked for chef recommendations and the chef came to our table that was exceptional, the drinks are really big and delicious and the food is good. We ordered an aguachile and it was delicious.“

“Crown Cantina provided a exceptional dining experience last night. The kitchen is 100% gluten-free, offering a unique and refreshing change of pace. We started with the tostadas and salsa, which were delicious and had a nice kick. We also enjoyed the Hamachi, the Tijuanero (steak taco), and the large plate chicken enchiladas verde, all of which were made to order and full of flavor. The margaritas were also a highlight, with the ghost and guava margarita being a standout. All of their margaritas are crafted in-house, making them a healthier option. If you're looking for a high-end Mexican meal, Crown Cantina is a great choice.“

“Is the best Mexican food in Cincinnati? Definitely. In Ohio? Probably. In the US? Gotta be top 25. This place is truly a gem and I can’t say enough good things about it. Everything we had, which was a lot, was a 10/10.“

“Delicious tacos!!!!!!!!!! Tried them outside Bleachers last night. Will definitely look for your truck.“

“The enchiladas are divine!!!“

“First time there we celebrated a birthday, and WOW, these folks made it memorable and fun!! Best time ever! This is not a typical Mexican restaurant. The menu is loaded with amazing food from numerous countries in S. America. Huge portions (food AND drink!) at reasonable prices and everything we tried was over-the-top delish! We've returned num times...our new favorite place to eat with consistently great food/drinks!“

“Alex was amazing! Great food! Pineapple margaritas are to die for! Def recommend!“

“Great food, great service. Loved their nacho trio and 3 taco combo. Great GFDF options available.“

“Wow, where do I begin? I was there for lunch, and the garage doors were open which created a great atmosphere. The food was flat out amazing and so flavorful. The wings were also on point. I would not typically order wings from a taco joint, but after being advised they're great, we tried them and I can't disagree! Magnificent. And the sauce they serve is far from a conventional wing sauce, but it's delicious! I highly recommend this place in every aspect. Oh, and the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and punctual. Ohh, and DEFINITELY try the spicy margarita. Best marg of that type I've ever had. Smoky. Great stuff all around. ?“

“Best tacos around! Especially the Birria!“

“1/25/2025 First time here. Wonderful experience. The food was incredible. We had 2 special items for the week..the chicken tortilla soup and Alambre tacos. Food was fresh and extremely flavorful. The taco tortilla was lightly fried and was crispy, not gummy like most. We had the Elote(corn off the cob) topped with a lime Crema maybe that was the best I have ever had. Margarita was delicious and a large glass was only $9.00. The place looks small from the outside but dining room is open and pretty large. This will be on our rotation list of places to eat at least every two weeks! Mark and Tiffany“

“Service was great as well as the authentication Mexican food“

“This is the best Mexican food in Cincy and NKY. Drinks are phenomenal too. I highly recommend it.“

“El Barril is a really awesome Mexican joint we found in Mount Adam's in Cincinnati. It had both indoor and outdoor seating but on this day we decided on the inside. The restaurant looks really super fun with lots of tremendous decor with even the chairs being unique (and comfortable too.) They had a lot of unique takes on Mexican dishes (lots of unique burgers on the menu for one) as well as some classic favourites. We started with an appetizer of Buffalo Chicken Dip which was a straightforward take on it. It had lot's of chicken, a very flavourful but not too spicy Buffalo sauce, and some blue cheese mixed in. It was served with chips. This was as good of take as I've had on a Buffalo Dip that I've had from anyplace. For my main course I tried the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos which was 3 hard tacos served with grilled shrimp topped with spicy Bang Bang sauce as well as cilantro. This was very unique but very delicious all the same. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and that sauce I would describe as zesty with a slight punch but not too much. Really liked them a lot. My wife enjoyed her Margarita as well as her food (I believe it was a pork dish but I forgot to take a picture). This was a super fantastic lunch and I for one can't wait to come back.“

“If you don’t stop here you will never understand how freaking good these tacos are. Do yourself a favor and order one of the cachete tacos because they are so incredibly delicious!

Make sure you bring cash as they are cash only!“

“Very good and great service“

“Great Food!!! Love the Mexican Pad Thai.“

“Amazing Tacos😋 best in town“

“Great fast service quality food and inexpensive“

“Muy buenos precios y ambiente familiar“

“I love this restaurant!! The food is outstanding. My family and I have NEVER had a bad meal there. The waiters are fantastic and we are always shocked at how fast our food arrives. This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in Cincinnati!“

“best Mexican restaurant in Covington. our waitress was so nice and always being helpful. food was spot on. leaving $20 tip was worth every dollar. thanks for a great experience“

“Great food , not too heavy“

“Delicious! Most authentic we’ve had since moving from FL! You MUST try the carne asada!“

“We went here for my husbands 34th birthday…The service was great fast and well mannered servers …Food was great hot and Tasty and prices are not that expensive…but I loved sitting on the patio able to see The sunset ….I recommend to anybody looking for good Mexican food..“

“First time eating here and absolutely loved it! The turtle is amazing. Rich flavors. Great menu variety. Nice portions and the staff was friendly and super helpful for first timers. Strongly recommend stopping in and trying this place! We will be back!“

“I had an amazing experience at this Bubbakoo's location! The place was spotlessly clean, and the food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the burritodillo and some jalapeño poppers. The burritodillo was massive; I couldn't finish it all! The poppers were just perfect. I highly recommend this spot. The Staff was very warm and friendly and made the whole experience amazing! Definitely coming back.“

“Only couple negative reviews but for silly reasons. They say typical mexican food nothing ground breaking..wait..what?? I go to mexican restaurants for authentic mexican food. The tacos are not dry and plain. They're good. Tortilla fresh evrything ive had has been great. But ya know we're in Hyde Park darling...Hahahah whatever.. this is a Great place, nice, friendly staff!! A sleeper for good mexican food. Fresh tortillas. A must. Summertime with patio will be real nice. Get in and check em out. Quit crying be humble“

“Service is always good, and I love their Tropicana Quesadillas. Thank you El Jinete.“

“best Mexican restaurant in Covington. our waitress was so nice and always being helpful. food was spot on. leaving $20 tip was worth every dollar. thanks for a great experience“

“The food was excellent, and they were very accommodating of our last minute seating charge request. That said, the service was friendly but slow and the music was very very loud. We are "older" folks, so perhaps diners who like this kind of music would enjoy it. Again, the food was very very good and the location - right outside the Aronoff Theatre - can't be beat for convenience.“

“awesome place! great food, great margaritas...Clean and friendly environment“

“The food was amazing! Their rice is better than ANY other. Loved the black beans. We started with chips and guacamole. It was thick and smooth and delicious. We had a veggie meals, bean burrito, cheese enchilada with rice and bean.??My husband had 2 enchiladas, refried beans, and rice!! We will be back with friends and give a shout-out to our hungry neighbors.

Vegetarian options: You will not be disappointed with the rice and beans alone! Gauc was the best!!!

Dietary restrictions: They had a page of vegetarian option.

Parking: It is located in the strip mall there is more than enough parking for everyone.

Kid-friendliness: Parents came in with a child while we were there. Bench seats are very big. Small kids have tons of room“

“Food here is amazing!!!!!“

“we would eat at Don Rigos every night if we could there food is fantastic our favorite place.“

“Everything was fresh and delicious, but the birria ramen was the star of the show! So good!!“

“I order the same thing everytime i go a small chichen burrito bowl the portion is really good size for small it is very filling. I have takin food to go and ate inside as well. Very nice atmosphere very friendly service everytime I go.“

“First time eating here and absolutely loved it! The turtle is amazing. Rich flavors. Great menu variety. Nice portions and the staff was friendly and super helpful for first timers. Strongly recommend stopping in and trying this place! We will be back!“

“Always good food, big portions and friendly service!“

“Absolutely heaven! 🌮 Every bite here takes me straight back to Mexico — the flavors are authentic, fresh, and bursting with love. Super Taco Tuesday truly lives up to its name, and I can’t get enough. If you’re craving real, Mexican-style tacos, this is the place to be!“

“Best tripa tacos in greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Can't go wrong with any of the tacos on the menu, but tripa is my favorite for both the crisp and the chew. Love the menudo and wish it was available every day instead of just the weekend.Super quick service and always delicious salsa.

Parking: This section of Madison Ave usually has plenty of street parking on both sides“

“Rays the best he made our night“

“we love Moes southwest grill always great food and there so nice and moes has the freshest drinks Beach mellow yellow absolutely amazing“

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“Food is always awesome ! The fajita quesadilla is the best“