Mexican Restaurants near Independence

“Food is always hot and delicious. Service is prompt and extremely friendly. Highly recommend!!“

“I’ve always enjoyed Chipotle, but honestly, it’s not quite like it used to be. The portions have definitely gotten smaller, which is disappointing considering that one of the big appeals was always getting a hearty, filling meal most of the time with leftovers. The food still has good flavor, but it just doesn’t feel as generous or satisfying anymore. I had a lot of fatty pieces in my chicken that were just not edible.

On top of that, the restaurant itself is on the smaller side, and the parking lot isn’t much better—tight spaces and not a lot of room, which makes visiting a little inconvenient. Overall, it’s okay if you’re craving Chipotle, but I miss the larger portions and the more comfortable setup some other locations have. Although it’s nice to have one right in Independence!

The staff were all very polite and working hard to get people taken care of as fast as possible.“

“i have to say that crew at the independence location is awesome, they are always on their A game . they have the best performance and have a service with a smile. the food has also got so much better as they put pride in their job.. as tonight i went through the drive-thru and the young gentleman that worked the window is something else, he is filled with amazing energy, he left me feeling happy in my heart.“

“We first stopped in to El Taco Feliz about two months after the location on 42 opened. It quickly became a favorite of ours, we now stop in as much as 4-6 times per week. Food is great, staff is friendly, it’s an awesome place, and I highly recommend it. Not only do I recommend, but it is my overall favorite restaurant in any category.“

“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!“

“HANDS DOWN BEST TACOS IVE EVER HAD!!! CANT WAIT TO GO BACK!“

“Everything was good especially the steak, Al pastor and pirata tacos.“

“I haven’t had a meal hit that good in a while and the atmosphere was a vibe and exceeded my expectations! They were jamming Bad Bunny which I enjoyed, perfect warm sunny day patio vibe. The tacos were the best if not the best birria tacos I’ve had! The street corn was really good, I think my personal preference would have been a little more of the sauce on the outside of the cob. No complaints about the strawberry churro with chocolate dipping sauce! Got a birria ramen for the road and it was pretty good, I feel like it would have been better with some shredded cheese in it and I’m unsure if there was supposed to be some that came in it but mine did not. Still good though! I also rock with their values, they stand with immigrants and against ICE“

“Oh!!!! Such great food. My hubby and I lived in Mexico and needed authentic tacos and salsa. Michael and his wife are amazing chefs!!! We had a trio of tacos plus fish tacos and the best hibiscus margarita EVER. You can find us at Comal every Tuesday. Yes, I eat the Salsa with a spoon. Yummy!!!!!!!“

“Hands down the most amazing taco truck I have been to. Absolutely love the Birra Tacos with the dipping auju! Do not let the price scare you they are packed full! I purchased 11 tacos on Monday and between 2 of us we have 2 left to fight over. The Birra, chicken and steak tacos we keep going back to for our order can’t stop craving them to try anything else. Fantastic!!!“

“The restaurant is beautiful. The food is seasoned really well. It's more authentic than tex mex. It was absolutely delicious though. I'll definitely be back. The only downside is the a/c wasn't working which happens. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.“

“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!“

“The restaurant was much smaller than I expected; but don't let that detract from the quality and portion sizes of the food.

The salsa had a very nice spicy kick to it, without being over bearing; and the queso was spot on taste wise. (Could've been a bit warmer)

I was part of a larger party, so I'll only say that my meal (steak fajitas, rice and beans) was awesome!!! (I don't do guacamole or sour cream)

Everyone in the party seemed very happy with their meals also.“

“Ask for Carla, great service and the seafood chimichanga was great #ReneerecommendsYES“

“Very good food and friendly environment. I would love to see more opened around Kentucky and other states as well!“

“The best!!! Such good service and drinks are cheap!!“

“This is one of our weekly stops, sometimes more. Hands down my daughter's favorite restaurant. Awesome staff, great service, cold drinks and the food never disappoints. I highly recommend that you stop by and check it out for yourself!“

“Chuy's continues to be one of our go to's for awesome Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant looks so fun and the people have been so nice to us and that was definitely no different this time. On this occasion I got their Steak Burrito which was stuffed with steak, Jack cheese, and Hatch Green Chile sauce. The steak and cheese was excellent with great flavour cooked into the steak. The Hatch Green Chile sauce however was a bit disappointing with it being advertised as being spicy but lacked both spice or really any flavour at all. Even so the the steak and cheese did make up for the shortcomings of the sauce for me. The Mexican rice was excellent as well. All in all another great visit to Chuy's.“

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

“Amazing Tacos😋 best in town“

“This little place is amazing. I just had the best tacos I have had in a long time, maybe ever. The service is exceptional, super easy to get to, right off 275 at airport, and very reasonably priced. My husband and I will be back.“

“I would like to commend the establishment for an exceptional dining experience. I ordered a taco salad and two hard-shell tacos, and I can confidently state that it was the finest meal I have ever had, surpassing even Chipotle's offerings. The food was delectable, and I experienced no digestive issues, if you understand my meaning. The service was outstanding, the staff was excellent, and the food was superb. I highly recommend trying it; you will not be disappointed.🙏✝️❤️😊“

“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“

“Always very friendly and goodies always good!“

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

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

“This place is the real deal for traditional Mexican food. Everything is fresh and made to order. This is a no frills place with dining tables in the front room and kitchen in the back. A small bar and counter suffices for ordering. The menu features their specialties with a good but not extensive selection. After placing your order at the counter you can grab any open table and get a drink if you like. Drinks are self serve from a group of beverage refrigerators lining one wall. They have a good selection of beer and sodas. A bottle opener hangs on a string from the refrigerator handle. Any drinks will be added to your final bill. The food was prepared well and very tasteful. Pricing is reasonable considering the bountiful portions. When we visited they were doing a pretty brisk business. Everyone in our party agreed that it was a good experience and we would go back. Enjoy your visit!“

“Este taqueria es muy bien. La comida fue tan delicioso, y el servicio fue genial.“

“This restaurant brings the party atmosphere! I went for my Birthday and it was fun and exciting!! They decor is bright and beautiful and they go all out on the drinks and dessert presentation! We tried the Torta, Steak Fajitas and a traditional Elote. The food was good. I wouldn't say it was the best I've had though. Definitely have had a better flavored Elote from small family owned places. I will go back for the vibes and drinks 100% though.“

“Excellent service, great food and always welcoming. Perfect outdoor patio for dining any time. Many features outside of just traditional Mexican dishes.“

“Soco's was a dandy local Mexican restaurant located in Fort Mitchell Kentucky. It was a rather small joint but had a rather vast menu of all sorts of Mexican favourites. We started with an appetizer of one of our Mexican staples; that being the Chori-Queso (they named it the "Queso Con Chorizo.") It was a great balance of the cheese and chorizo and made for a dandy dip. For my main course I tried the Chapala Plato which was 2 Chimichitos A Chimichito is a deep fried totortilla filled with choice of protein (I chose chicken), topped with cheddar cheese, and lettuce which I had left off. They were quite tasty as the chicken had tons of great flavour and the cheese was nice as always. The plate also came with refried beans and Mexican rice with the rice being especially delicious. This was a very tasty and also very inexpensive plate of food which is never a bad thing. The service was superb and restaurant was fun, vibrant, and festive. This a real treat to find and we can't wait to come back.“

“Amazing authentic street tacos! Best tripe tacos I've ever had, lengua and cabeza tacos were to die for. The hot sauces are made in house and delicious, the red one is chilies and peanuts which I've never had before but was amazing! We can't wait to go back and try EVERYTHING. They have squash flower and corn smut tacos which are more options you don't often find outside of Mexico. Very happy with this place and you should go support them!! Didn't even think about taking a picture until we had devoured everything 😅“

“Ask for Carla, great service and the seafood chimichanga was great #ReneerecommendsYES“

“We love Valle ♥️ Tonight Flaca was our waitress . Excellent service and she also makes fantastic margaritas!! We had vegetarian tacos which are the best in the area hands down ! We had our 4 year old granddaughter with us and they always make her want to come back again. Thank you ☺️“

“This place is awesome. Always great food, huge portions and stellar service. I could eat here every day!“

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

“Since moving to Florence from Fairfield Ohio we have been looking for our go to Mexican restaurant….we found it!!! The meat is tender and well seasoned as well as the rest of the food. Staff is very attentive, friendly and the environment is clean. Highly recommend!!!“

“I really enjoyed my lunch time.“

“First time back this evening and sis not disappoint!!! I enjoyed the Grilled Shrimp ans hubs had Enchiladas Cozumel. Everything fresh and tasty with shrimp cooked to perfection. .......love the fresh new updated interior!!!“

“Amazed
Didn't expect to find authentic Mexican fare in KY, boy was I surprised!
Great lunche!
Got the guacamole & quesadilla Camerone
Could not believe they actually have Zanahorias jalapeños (spicy pickled carrots in jalapeno & oil) on each table. Something I haven't experienced since California decades ago.
♥️♥️♥️“

“Great food ! the first time trying them out & seeing their food truck. It was a great experience & the people are very friendly.“

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

“Best tacos in the tri-state area!“

“Fruitland is the best treat to hit Kentucky just the idea of real fresh fruit added to these delicious desserts makes the experience extremely enjoyable and the healthier snack alternative. I will add that there is something for anyone to enjoy my family of picky eaters were able to find something they all enjoyed. The staff provides a service similar to chic fil the nicest complete team and friendliest people you will ever meet. Try the mangonada I tried mines with strawberries and watermelon it was some of the best flavor profiles I've ever eaten 😋 🫶🏾❤️“

“Sitting in dinning room again“

“The food is delicious! The birria and Mexican hot dogs are amazing 👏🏽“

“I pass by this food truck on a regular basis so I decided to finally give it a try. Their tacos are great! Very authentic street tacos. We got steak and chicken. Steak was my favorite!“

“We ate there for the first time on Friday. The food was AMAZING! Our server was over the top and we never had to ask for anything he was on it! Our daughter loved the kids menu so it was a win win for the whole family!“

“I actually prefer the Dream st. location but it closed. I REALLY appreciate this place. You get your food WAY quick. The staff are friendly and attractive. It’s small tho. The other location was 4 times larger. If you don’t mind a super tiny establishment- you will LOVE IT“