Mexican Restaurants near Norwood

“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!“

“Had been craving a Taco Salad for some time and was a little skeptical, due to word of mouth from friends and family, regarding the Norwood location! But I was very much satisfied with my food! It was fresh and delicious, will return sooner than later ?“

“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.“

“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.“

“Come and enjoy nice people and great food“

“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.“

“Best tacos around! Especially the Birria!“

“Good food, great pricing, cool vibe. Can be busy during peak time but the food is always worth it. My bf and I visit almost weekly and there's always a variety of different people. Guti Fries/nachos and queso with a marg is always our order. Can't go wrong for a good date night spot. No parking lot but always a street spot near by“

“best mexican food in cincinnati! you order at the counter, find a spot (there’s plenty of outdoor seating compared to inside), and they’ll bring your food out. tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, queso – all delicious and authentic.

disclaimer: please be patient with the staff. during my recent visits, i’ve noticed some people getting frustrated because many of the employees speak limited english. be kind, speak a little slower, and show some patience. everyone here is wonderful, and we should welcome them to our city.“

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

“barria tacos were off the chain“

“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.“

“Delicious!! Had a couple of keto tacos. They were absolutely amazing! Thank you for the keto options!!“

“The best tacos I’ve had in this city…..“

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

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

“Best restaurant I have been to in a while. The service was top-notch, the food was AMAZING, and the atmosphere made you feel like it was a party for the entire place. We had a party of 30+ people and they accommodated us with no problem and we didn't have a reservation. The only thing was we should have had more waiters. This place is so worth the trip!!!“

“Authentic Mexican food right in downtown Cincinnati! I found this gem when staying downtown for business. I had a Carne Asada plate. Plenty of delicious food. The meat, rice and beans were on point. Friendly service. The ambiance is great. A great place to try if you are interested in having some real and authentic Mexican food.“

“Food and service were great! Loved the enchiladas and the blackberry mint margarita was terrific. Good selection of unusual cocktails that you won't find anywhere else.

Vegetarian options: They had what seemed to be a large selection of vegetarian specific dishes - way more than just sides like you usually find most places.“

“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.“

“I went for the first time and I give it a 10, the food is very good and they serve you the plate very full, with one they eat two (depends on what you order), but in general it is worth going to eat.

Vegetarian options: Fajita vegetariana“

“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. ❤️❤️❤️“

“Food was great! The service, not so much. The waitress didn’t get my order right, and never was seen once near our table to check on our food until the checks, so I couldn’t get the message out; I did eventually tell the host about the wrong order, and the chef himself came out and apologized and gave me a to go on the house.“

“Good food. Laid back atmosphere!“

“Always good food and drinks. Great service.“

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

“Muy buenos precios y ambiente familiar“

“good authentic tacos, would definitely recommend.“

“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!“

“Muy buenos precios y ambiente familiar“

“We dined at Nada for the first time tonight and received exceptional service from our waiter Jordan. We are visiting from out of town and asked for recommendations for bars after our dinner. He let us know he was still new to the area however he came back to our table with a list of bars and areas to check out. It’s the little things like this that make a big difference!!“

“the food here is very amazing“

“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!“

“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!“

“Service was great as well as the authentication Mexican food“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I could eat the salsa with a spoon it is soo delicious! Margaritas are also on point and I love that they don’t come with a million pieces of decoration and charge twice as much. Simple and delicious. The food is delicious and I like their specials. You can tell they care!“

“Delicious! Most authentic we’ve had since moving from FL! You MUST try the carne asada!“

“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!“

“Great fast service quality food and inexpensive“

“I see some negative comments. I don't believe the reviewers realize what Zapata is about. Frankly, I find it refreshing that dishes are not smothered in cheese and drowning in sauce. Zapata is about combining flavors, and not marching to the beat of the typical Americanized version of Mexican food to which we have become accustomed. I recommend it to all my friends.“

“I tried this place for the first time today and I have to say that the people who left negative reviews are CRAZY! The chips and salsa were addicting, the chorizo quesadilla was fantastic, the refried beans have more flavor than any other Mexican restaurant I've been to, the flavored waters were so delicious, AND I tried lime Mexican soda for the first time and it was great as well! Our server was polite and helpful in laying out all their options of flavors and sauces when we asked. We will ABSOLUTELY go back often and we're excited to take our friends!“

“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 was excellent !“

“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“