El Asadero Mexican Bar & Grill

1081 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati
(513) 407-3582

Recent Reviews

kyle amburgey

My family had a blast, the environment is so fun, music is great, and the service was constantly checking in. (If you don't like loud music and dancing, probably not your place, though)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Quesadillas, Margarita Flight, Chips and Salsa, Birria Pizza

Walley Coronado

Mexican food, this restaurant, I liked the food so much and the services, the employees were a little affectionate but it was worth it, I recommend them.

carlos acosta

Very good place to eat and have a good time, excellent service, good music, I would recommend it to all my friends ?

allison schulte

Best chips and salsa we've had locally. Prices are reasonable for what you get.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Sherry Nicole

Bottom line: good food, loud and understaffed. Leo the Wandering Magician was excellent. He turned our experience into a night that we still talk about.We went on a Saturday night, and it was packed! We sat at the bar for 20 mins to wait. Couldn't order a drink because there were only 2 bartenders. There's a DJ that makes an already loud restaurant even louder. Music was ok, but later the DJ cranked up the volume and walked around trying to sing. It was an assault on my ears. We couldn't get out there quick enough once that started. There were at least 10 birthdays which meant that the waitstaff banged on a hand held drum like their life depended on it. Again, way too loud & not needed. Side note- I attend concerts regularly, so I'm accustomed to loud but this place was unbearable. Don't get me wrong, we had fun and enjoyed our food, but we wouldn't go back on a weekend. We had to fight to find our waitress every time we needed her. We couldn't even hear her when she did come by. There was a young magician named Leo going table to table doing tricks if you wanted. He was very entertaining & an asset to the restaurant.Steak fajitas, beans & rice, guac, & flauntas were all excellent. The drinks were weak and overpriced, but tasty. We'd go back for lunch. If we ever go at night again, I'll be sure to bring my ear plugs & a bucket full of patience. Suggestion: there needs to some kind of barrier between the waiting/entrance area and the dining tables. We felt like we were on display with hungry people gawking at us bc we were seated right next to the entrance. There's only a small rail between the spaces. The cold air from the constant opening door was uncomfortable.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Margaritta Ross

This is a place for food fun dancing an enjoyment! I just love the dancing Robot! If you don't like crowds stay home because it's definitely that with lots of fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Olivia Cleary

My fave is the birria quesadilla, and Mexican corn with flamin hot... I always get the mini margarita sampler. Everything is so

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Quesadillas, Birria Tacos, Mexican Corn

Martina T

Very beautiful and spacious place. The food is really good and their birra tacos are delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chad Sutter

I was pleasantly surprised, this place was fantastic. I had the birria quesadillas and they were awesome. Great atmosphere. Service is good (even though I asked for no cilantro and the meal had a mountain of cilantro). Even though I didn't like cilantro, the food was so good and had so much flavor I didn't even care. A+

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Quesadillas

Matthew Buechler

Really enjoyed eating here! Great portion sizes and good chips!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Burrito

Ce

This restaurant has so much going on inside that, it attacks all of your senses and you can't even focus on whether or not the food is good. Which is mediocre at best, not at all worth the over $100 I spent for just me and my spouse. A DJ playing loud club music, a giant dancing robot, a magician, a live singer, and randomly, throughout the night, wait the staff beat an obnoxiously loud drum and carry shots to the birthday table. All of our food was cold when it finally got to our table, and this was after we had to find a different waiter to take our order when our original waiter never came back. The birria pizza I ordered was flavorless. I almost cried at how disappointing it was. At least the $17 margarita was strong after I removed the stale fruit and random toys. I won't be returning.Oh and 5min AFTER we finally got our food, we were given plastic to-go utensils to eat with. It took us a whole 36 minutes to get our check after we were given boxes.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Diane Chambers

I have not one disappointment with this place! The customer service, atmosphere and food was great! The food was very very good! The only recommendation is for you all to move on the Eastside lol. I had the steak

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

shauntea bryant

Highly disappointed… came here for my daughter’s birthday! We are excited because we’ve seen a lot of cool videos on social media! Our waiter was terrible! After he took our order we didn’t see him for the rest of the night! We had to keep asking other waiters for things that we needed, including our bill! We asked the hosts if the characters would be coming out. They told us they would at 8, we left at 8:40 and they never came out! Our food was cold! They have multiple walking around recording for social media. Which is fine but they definitely need the help in customer service! Will not be back !

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Evelyn Kross

This place is good. Food is not too spicy for Cincinnati palates. Decor is south of the border with current updates. Service is prompt and efficient without hovering. You will enjoy your time there.Dietary restrictions: There are many options to choose from. I was able to eat freely after studying the menu for a few minutes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Chicken Fajitas, Chips and Salsa

Natosha C

Food and entertainment the food is classic of a mexican restaurant yet its one of a kind with the entertainment a DJ , robot and mascot appearance on some nights, the adul5 drink menu is fun with a lot of varietyWheelchair accessibility: This is one level tight space inside but parking gavailable in front of the entrance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Side of Rice, Chips and Salsa, Burrito

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El Asadero Mexican Bar & Grill

1081 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 407-3582