Mexican Restaurants near Norwood

“My Freemason lodge chose them to cater our festive board. After ordering 25 tacos, a burrito boat platter, and a few taco salads, there was hardly a crumb left. This is a hidden gem of Cincinnati and has been a favorite of mine since I was a child growing up in the area.“

“We made a reservation for 25 at 6. We arrived at 540 just to be safe all would be ready. They were already ready for us and welcomed us! The service was impeccable and the food was great! I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you for a wonderful time! We will be back!“

“Ok I haven't been to taco bell in a while but in the past I always thought it was hit or miss as far as service and the food. But I went later this evening before close. Only one car in the drive thru. They were very quick to ask me to order when I was ready. I am actually really impressed. There were maybe two workers but they were very attentive, fast, and very professional. I went home, and im not going to lie. ..it was probably the best quality taco bell I had ever had! Everything turned out well beyond what i expected. There were napkins. And the sauce I ordered was well supplied. The food was hot. Tasted like they just made it. I just feel like my experiences at any restaurant have been pretty disappointing and I thought taco bell did amazing tonight. I'd have posted how it looked but it was gone before I got to this ? thanks guys!“

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

“Come and enjoy nice people and great food“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.“

“Just ordered Bubbakoo's today and Chipotle no longer exists to me. This restaurant outdoes them in every way. I would marry this restaurant if I could. I ordered a taco salad with fried cauliflower and I melted as soon as I took my first bite. The crispiness of the cauliflower was perfectly complimented by the perfectly cooked beans, delicious sauce and guacamole. The way my food was packaged made it feel like I was opening a present. I think I'm in love.

Vegetarian options: Fried cauliflower is available and super delicious.“

“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.“

“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 enchiladas are divine!!!“

“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.“

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

“bone fragments were in the chicken tacos I gave to my coworker, difficult to hype a restaurant when the food can choke someone.“

“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.“

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

“bone fragments were in the chicken tacos I gave to my coworker, difficult to hype a restaurant when the food can choke someone.“

“Every time I am in town, I have ordered from this restaurant using Uber. This time I received a different product of what I have ordered. I was kind of sad, but when I looked at my phone, another uber driver was about to arrive 10 min after!! I was so confused, I thought I made a mistake and made two orders, but no! The restaurant sent me the correct order!! THANK YOU!! WONDERFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!“

“Best tacos around! Especially the Birria!“

“The food is delicious, generous portions and great service. One of my favorite places to eat in Cincinnati.“

“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.“

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

“Fresh outstanding delicious flavors every time. Generous portions attractively presented accompanied by homemade outstandingly fresh salsa! Great guacamole and perfect tortilla chips!The barbacoa is tender and high quality with just the right balance of spice & sauce! No better chicken tostada anywhere! The stone bowl is a must try, filled to the top with everything from cactis to chorizo & shrimp and drizzled with a roasted red pepper sauce that’s knockout! Enjoy! I do!“

“Very good and great service“

“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. ❤️❤️❤️“

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

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

“Amazing Tacos😋 best in town“

“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 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!“

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

“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..“

“It’s a quaint mom + pop type style diner. I tried the street tacos + they were absolutely delicious! I tried a variety of the selection offered to get a good feel for the food. It did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this place!“

“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 just moved here and I found this restaurant. They made me feel so welcomed. Not to mention they have a happy hour with 3 different size margaritas with different choices of flavors. Everything I've tried so far on the menu has been fresh and good. I've even brought the in-laws. ???? It's a must try“

“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.“

“They Have The Nicest People Running This Truck On Top Of An Undeniably Delicious Burrito And Tacos. I Didn’t Know They Made A Change To Their Payment As (It’s Zelle And Cash Only Now )Which Is Fine Now That I Know My ATM Is At The Corner It’s Just A Small Additional Stop. The Guy Recognized Me As A Regular Customer And Told Me I Can Catch Them On The Next One But With My Schedule Changing I Knew It Could Be A While Before I Got Back Down That Way So I Just Couldn’t Have That On My Conscious I Just Hope He Knows I Was Just Hangry And Overwhelmed With Traffic But Grateful For The Extended Offer And Amazing Burrito ! They Also Added A Little Table You Can Eat At If You Wanted To Eat Quickly Before Going Back To Work Or Something“

“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“

“the food here is very amazing“

“the food was excellent !“