50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Cincinnati

“Anahi was a great server and took great care of us.“

“Come and enjoy nice people and great food“

“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.“

“Erick was an amazing server! We celebrated my daughter’s 15th birthday here and it did not disappoint. Service was on top of drinks, chips, and food. Food was amazing and was able to accommodate some of the picky eaters in our group. Atmosphere is fun and inviting!“

“This is one of the few places outside Guadalajara that you can enjoy a variety of Tortas. These are a must.

No matter what you order, portions are rather generous and are rather fresh.

Aside: seating is somewhat tight knit, as the restaurant is in a nook in the plaza.“

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

“The enchiladas are divine!!!“

“Very good and great service“

“Amazing food! Amazing owner, and hands down the best authentic Mexican food around! Chefs kiss!“

“Excellent food ! The Sope s I had were fantastic. My husband’s burrito was exceptional and sauces we’re great too.“

“As a Mexican I say probably the best“

“Awesome food. Great prices ;)“

“Es el mejor restaurant de comida auténtica mexicana al q he ido.. la atención y la comida son excelentes y un menú muy variado.“

“I stop here regularly on my lunch break, and the chicken and steak tacos are always wonderful! Everything is cooked fresh, and the service is fairly quick, which makes it a great option if you’re on a lunch break or in a time crunch.“

“Amazing food! Amazing owner, and hands down the best authentic Mexican food around! Chefs kiss!“

“Great food and service as always!! Great to see Christine's nod to one of the West Side's nicest guys Dan Wenger who's sadly no longer with us, "The Schmoe", excellent sandwich.“

“My husband and I tried this place one evening because it is only 2 minutes from our house and we were so happy with what we received. We decided to order carryout today as well and try something different and it was the same as the first time, great. Food was fresh and tasted great. The homemade tortilla chips were still warm in the bag when we picked up our food.“

“We hosted a birthday/Baptism at Bandito’s for our children and it was perfect! Excellent food, reasonable price, fun atmosphere, easy to book! Highly recommend!!!“

“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.“

“Extremely disappointed that you no longer have hour on the weekends. This is my favorite restaurant. Planned on coming for my birthday. I will rethink.“

“Loved this place completely until today. I've been here probably 40-50 times in the last 2 years. It's always been pretty good and good service. Today I met a friend there for dinner and we got Ismaelas a server. He got mad at us because our drinks weren't right. All we did was ask for something different. He did not like that. We got our new drinks after about 10 minutes. We ordered our food and he even repeated back to us what we were ordering as he was writing it down. Once our food came mine had onions and pico. Neither of which I eat. We waited a few minutes for him to come back around and I told him about my issue. He looked mad that I did not want the onions on my food. Literal just gave me a dirty look.I told him to just take it back and I do not need a replacement. My friend did eat his tacos. He didn't come back over to our table for a while. My buddy ran out of his drink for maybe 15-20 minutes. We told the lady at the counter but she didn't seem to care. Hopefully someone does. I've brought a lot of people to this establishment and I myself have spent a ton of money there bringing my family of 5. Ive left good reviews and always spoke highly of this place. I've always bragged about how they have it figured out. Well, today has somewhat ruined it for me. Never once were we rude or out of line. I'm guessing Ismael was having a bad day. Maybe I'll come back later in the future, maybe not. That's sucks because I really like their food.“

“Update: I posted the below over a year ago. I'd just like to add that every time I get food here it's amazing.

Food is great. Bit expensive but I'd come here before going to Chipotle now.
Wish they had more topping options but it's a lot of food and very filling because of the rice. I got a bowl with steak and shrimp. Love the 1st customer coupon by purchasing online also.
Employees work fast and are very friendly.“

“Candor Mexican Grill was a small restaurant we decided to take a chance on, and we were glad we did. One of the first things we noticed was the more modern, clean decor. It had a different feel from many of the more traditional Mexican restaurants we have visited, and we liked the change.

The portions were generous without being overwhelming, and everything we ordered tasted good. In fact, both of us completely cleared our plates, which is usually a pretty good sign that we enjoyed ourselves.

The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it felt comfortable and inviting. Overall, it was a very good experience and a nice surprise from a place we really did not know much about before walking in. We would definitely consider coming back when we are in the area.“

“the food here is very amazing“

“What a GEM! Food was amazing and the staff was very nice.
If you're in the Eastgate area, its just a few minutes away from the mall.
Blows away 90% of the sit down mexican restraunts I've been to.
You wont be disappointed!“

“Excellent service every time, food is always delicious.“

“I want to take a moment to give credit where credit is due and commend the staff on their awesome customer service at the Montgomery road location closest to Kenwood mall.
First and foremost, I was greeted by a gentleman named Kevin who had a smile on his face and was very helpful. He was patient with me as I downloaded the app while also tending to other customers coming in the door. He carried himself in a professional manner the whole time. He did great.
I also want to commend the young lady who was working the line. I didn't catch her name but she had my bowl done at the snap of a finger. It was a pleasant visit this evening.
Thank you.“

“Excellent authentic Mexican cuisine. Food truck meets Abuelas kitchen. The only place I go to when I want that authentic fresh taste. Definitely needs another location in Clifton or even on the banks or OTR. More traffic more for great food. ❤️❤️❤️“

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

“Our go to for Mexican food always. Delicious food. Great service. Highly recommend“

“The margaritas are so good and reasonably priced. The verde sauce and cheese dip are highlights! The service is always great and the owner is so kind and personable.“

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

“Some of the best pastor I've ever had. Seasoned well marinated well the stakes were seasoned well chicken with seasoned. The only thing that I can complain about is they didn't have flour tortillas. Y'all should get some flour tortillas though.“

“I love the vibe, the food, the service, the drinks🥰 I have been satisfied with every menu item I have tried❣️“

“Excellent food,service and price. Very friendly service! I will definitely go back again.“

“Food was good .. but cut back on pine-Sol and sweet tea a little sweeter … clean facilities, and friendly workers … but can use some hygiene products..“

“This place was beyond amazing and offered sooooo many choices and delicious dishes! We can not wait to go back & try other plates of deliciousness! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“We've been going for years & never disappointed. Once we had cold something & the Owner/Mgr had it made fresh & on the table quickly. Always a joy when we leave. Staff if all great!“

“My favorite Friday night Mexican! Good food and reasonable prices! They are also so so friendly and my kids love the staff! They are always so sweet to them!“

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

“Ah let me tell you how good this food is
I was coming from Houston Texas and stopped by wen I tell you the taste of the food is amazing and authentic very nice people recommend with hands and feet amazing food won’t regret“

“My husband and I stumbled onto this restaurant in a strip mall late last summer. WOW! What a pleasant surprise! The lunch menu is rather extensive, and good prices. We've been back so many times we can't count, and have taken friends/family there many times for dinner. Dinner prices are roughly around $15, and serving sizes are hefty. Service is good (though if very busy, a tad slow for a large group). Servers are friendly and accommodating. Ambiance is good (though TVs run with sports, but volume is not a problem). My favorite: Polla del Norte!“

“Broke my Gomez cherry last nite after bloom and omg their turtle southwest chicken 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 even had left overs tonite after work and it was just as banging 🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼 FOUND A NEW AFTER BLOOM SPOT AND ITS RITE NEXT DOOR 💋💋“

“Great staff and dinning experience.“

“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!“

“Servers were awesome, friendly and you could tell they enjoy making your experience great. . Margaritas were great and food was fresh.“

“Muy buenos precios y ambiente familiar“

“We enjoyed the atmosphere, the wonderful service and the amazing food here at Mi Cozumel on Winton road.

If you get dinner here, I highly recommend Fajitas del Jefe y Fajita Mexicana. The Horchata is delicious too!

This restaurant is nice and clean, with great music. The staff is very friendly. Our server was Magali, she was very kind and joyful; and willing to help us with whatever we asked for.

You will love coming here and will definitely want to come back.“

“Everyone was very friendly and acknowledged me right away even though they were 30 minutes from closing. My food was phenomenal which I was very happy about since some places don't serve quality food up to time of closing. I paid for extra chicken in my burrito and they really loaded it up. This was a much better value than Chipotle right around the corner. The flavor was amazing, the chicken wasn't over cooked, and the rice wasn't crunchy. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Amazing food! Very reliable with their catering services! Great prices & service!“