Restaurantji's guide to Kelleys Island's top Mexican dining experiences.
Mexican · $
418 Woodford Road, Kelleys Island
Customers’ favorites
“The atmosphere of this place is great and it has a big open space with picnic tables where you can eat and relax and not have to worry too much about the kids as they can run around and play. The food was pretty good, but it was the set up they had there that really sold me!”
Mexican · $
1870 Frontier Town Drive, Sandusky · 7.73 miles
Customers’ favorites
“Inside the park, this is one of my favorite places to eat. The burrito bowls are outstanding. They are really tasty and full of flavor, and generous portion sizes. While we were here, there was plenty of seating inside as well as a dining area outside. Staff was not the friendliest, which is surprising even though the rest of the park has phenomenal people.”
Tacos · $
142 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky · 9.7 miles
Customers’ favorites
“The infused margarita is amazing! Love the vegan meat option on the barra taco with slaw/house sauce too. Taste was by far awesome! Waitress was so great too!”
Mexican · $
The Boardwalk, 341 Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay · 6.89 miles
Customers’ favorites
“Jonathan made our rainy pit stop more than worth it! We didn't eat, but we had drinks. The rooftop bar gives you a wonderful view of all the things and Jonathan was super accommodating! We enjoyed being stuck there during a thunderstorm and had several drinks. Will absolutely be returning!”
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Qdoba Mexican Eats is speeding up its growth across the nation, adding 33 new locations to its plans and bringing total restaurant commitments to more than 500 across the United States. The fast-casual Mexican chain is growing through key franchise partnerships in many regions. In the Northeast, PFGS, LLC will build 15 locations across Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn. Meanwhile, Empire Inc. has agreed to open 10 restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio area, using their experience running over 100 restaurants including Subway and Dunkin' stores.