Mexican Restaurants near Independence

“Food is always hot and delicious. Service is prompt and extremely friendly. Highly recommend!!“

“I like this place to eat . They make the food exactly as you would expect. Almost every time I've gotten food here though they have forgot something so look in bag before you leave if you don't want to have to go back to get good missing product.“

“Chipotle is usually top choice for a quick bite. But this location — this location is like a different restaurant altogether. The care, the love, the patience, the experience, the cleanliness, the vibe. All are completely unmatched by any Chipotle in the universe.Thank you for your glorious service.Dietary restrictions: They were very kind with dairy allergy needs“

“Very gluten free friendly. They only use corn tortillas. We had the chicken nachos and chicken tacos. Both were excellent. Portions were generous and prices were reasonable. Everyone was friendly and helpful.Dietary restrictions: My husband is celiac and had no problems.“

“Want to know what it’s like eating at a taco joint in Mexico. Come on down to El Taco Feliz. My wife and I ate here and we were the only Caucasian people present. But that’s a good thing. In Kentucky, If Hispanics are coming to buy the tacos then it’s 100% legit. Best street tacos I’ve had to this day. Thanks El Taco Feliz, we will be back soon!!!….. many times.“

“"this is the best quesadilla i've EVER had" -my bf after taking ONE bite olla has been at the top of my list to visit for quite awhile and now? it's gonna be one of our go to's for date nights and when friends & fam are visiting we seemed to have gotten here at the perfect time today too because as soon as we ordered and sat down, it IMMEDIATELY filled up (which is always a great sign for a restaurant, right?). i cannooottt wait to come back here. especially during the summer? sippin a grapefruit jarritos & margarita on the patio? birria drippin down my arms? this is gonna be The Spot.“

“This place has a 4.9 rating (at the time of this review) for good reason. The food is always super fresh at a super reasonable price. The owners are great as well. It is both vegetarian and meat-eater friendly. Do yourself a favor and stop by.Parking: In addition to street parking, there is a huge community parking lot behind the building that is free.“

“Lucky to have found this place on 5 de Mayo...So worth the detour on a long road trip! INCREDIBLE tortas; we had the Norteña and the Torta Loca. Highly recommended them both. The bread along with the great milanesa and fresh, tasty ingredients. Every bite was perfection. Original menu and really delicious food, fun vibe and attentive staff makes the meal even more enjoyable. These guys are the real deal.“

“This taco truck/trailer is the best in the Northern Kentucky area. I have tried a number of things, but the chicken tacos are my favorite so far. The sauces that accompany the tacos are outstanding! The only thing I wish they had consistently was horchata, which they have had, but the past few times they did not. We love this place!“

“I'm a huge chipotle fan but I immediately noticed how fresh the food was. I had chicken soft tacos and chips. The guacamole tasted fantastic and was appealing to the eye. I didn't feel bloated afterwards. Don't miss the opportunity to eat here!“

“I don't normally leave high praise as I'm about to, but this restaurant deserves it. Service is quick and there's lots of memorabilia to check out. But the best part was the food, it is made as if someone actually put care into it! Definitely marking this place as a return in our future travels.“

“Excellent place to eat. Husband and I ate there for the first time a few days ago. Service was excellent without making us feel like she was hovering. I tried something new (for me) their Pollo Patron. Loved it! My biggest problem going to a Mexican restaurant is getting something with vegetables without having to go full vegetarian so I usually stick with fajitas or tacos. The Pollo Patron was a delicious mix of veggies, chicken and queso over rice. My husband loves very spicy food and their Pollo Diablo fit the bill. We will definitely will be going back.Edit to add: the choices Google had for recommendations didn't list what we had. I would recommend both but beware of the Pollo Diablo if you can't handle super spicy! ?“

“Was about to fly out on an empty stomach so I stopped here to fill up the rental car and gab a quick bite. It was the best taco I have had in years. I can not recommend this place enough. If you are flying out or in to Cincinnati or live here, please stop and try these tacos you will not be disappointed, and if you are disappointed then seek medical attention as soon as possible.“

“Visiting from Michigan and I can say that this is going down in the memories. The food was superb!! None of that boring Midwest food. Spicy ? and so delicious ?. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food that you get.Andrea was our waitress and she was great. Because we were a big party, we were in the back corner but Andrea made sure we had great service.Thank y'all for the memories and great food.“

“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.“

“Street tacos were tasty - Al Pastor (marinated pork with pineapple) was the way to go. Great mix of savory and slight sweetness characteristic of the dish. The Birria was delicious too, but a little salty. Toppings were right on - fresh cilantro and onions. Salsa and tortilla chips were homemade. Super friendly service and smiling faces. The whole experience was great.“

“I've had less than stellar luck with more traditional Mexican food in Kentucky. And the ones that have had some level of promise have price tags that don't make sense. Don't expect a never ending pile of chips at San Miguel but you should expect some of the best tacos you've had in a very very long time. If you are craving Traditional style with 2 corn tortillas and a pile on onion and cilantro, this is your place. I took a tour of the tacos with chorizo, langua, carnitas, and al pastor. Hoping to find what they were strongest in if I were to come back. I will be back and I'd be thrilled with any of the above. The gf went with a chorizo quesadilla. I was excited because she rarely finishes a plate and that means I get her scraps! The dilla was pretty large but she said she just couldn't stop eating it. I did get a couple bites and it was perfect. I can't wait to go back“

“We have had dinner here 3 times recently! Always looking for local establishments to support! Highly recommend this one! The servers have been wonderful!! All the food we have choosen has been very good! Every time our son comes in town we try a new place between here and Cincinnati and so far this has been his favorite! He had the street tacos and raved about them! It does take just a little bit of time to get our food however, it is 100% worth it because it’s so fresh and hot and very tasty! please do give this place a try, you won’t regret it!“

“This place was awesome. I moved here 3 yrs ago from Oklahoma, where there is a food truck every other corner. So I know my street tacos. Absolutely amazing and I have been looking for a place that serves elotes en Vasa. And they had it and it was delicious. Highly recommend.“

“Two of us had a Fajita dinner. The steak was tough but still good. Excellent service, I had a Margarita on the rocks, he had a medium Mexican beer. 59.00 before tip. It's a lot higher than it used to be!Parking: Large lot part of the strip mallKid-friendliness: Kid's are welcome“

“There are four of us that go every Monday evening. The food is delicious; we usually have chicken or steak fajitas and frozen margaritas for $3.99 on Mondays. The staff is friendly and very attentive to needs.The restrooms are cleaner than any restaurant I've been in and they smell very good. I guarantee you will love this restaurant.P.S. if you shop Kroger Crossroads, the back of your receipt will include a $5.00 coupon.“

“Great food , not too heavy“

“We have been here multiple times since moving back to the midwest from California, and the food and service are always been great. Their specials are usually something really good. On this visit my wife had the Barbacoa tacos and I had a combination plate with 2 shredded beef tamales, rice and beans. The food was delicious. Torres ranks up there with some of our favorite Mexican restaurants in California.“

“Our server and service was very quick and top notch. We had a good time and the food was amazing. There was quite a bit of food for the price (pretty much took another whole meal home). I ordered a big frozen margarita which was pretty good and it was lighting up with a little cute duck on top. Overall I loved it and will come back again.“

“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“

“We eat here 3 to 4 times a week most weeks! Sometimes carry out sometimes eat in.No matter which way we get our food it is ALWAYS GOOD!I can not say enough about the staff… ALWAYS FRIENDLY ALWAYS KIND!Although I have one server I like ( he always remembers what we drink and our orders)All of the servers are great!And the manager is GREAT!You won’t regret eating here!“

“I’ve been going here for years and this place will forever be my favorite restaurant. The employees are always very friendly. They ask how you are doing before and after your meal, and smile often. And the food is to die for! The chips and salsa is always flavorful and extremely delicious. The cheese dip isn’t free but is definitely worth the money in my opinion, it’s always so tasty and hits the spot every time. I 100% recommend eating here for lunch or dinner.“

“If you haven’t been, you need to go!!!The food is some of the best in the area. We got the Molkajete, everything was tender.Drinks are delicious, we got the Mojitos… very good, & you can’t taste it but they are strong!!The employees are all super nice & the ambiance is second to none.I don’t know if this is just a weekend thing or if it’s every day, but they had a light show going the whole time we were there and a DJ that came on at some point while we were dining, which was an awesome surprise.Absolute 10/10 experience“

“We were vacationing to visit the Noah's Ark Encounter and my wife wanted a little taste of home so we went with Taqueria Ramirez. We visited the #1 versus one of the other 2 since it was recommended to us. It was a little difficult to find it since it was in the back on the side of a salon attached to a grocery store. We walked in and on one side it seemed kind of crowded with the seating, but the main side had plenty of room and was decorated to give you a surrounding of Mexico. We were immediately greeted by the waitress who was very pleasant and welcoming. My little girl ordered rice and beans, my wife a soup and my boy the Seafood Mochete (he likes shrimp and octopus...this had both plus). I ordered nothing knowing we would have leftovers and that my boy would not finish his. The food was delicious...every ounce. Only a few issues. The price was really high in my opinion all in all. Unfortunately, I didn't get an itemized receipt to know what was charged for each dish, but the base amount was $80. We tipped $9.52 and used credit card to pay which tacked on another $4. Total we paid $94. They offer no military discount.“

“We stopped by on a whim, and boy were we so pleasantly surprised!!! We've been to many Mexican and TexMex places so we assumed this would be not much different. WRONG! The menu has so many more options--including my favorite horchata beverage! The salsa was so delicious, as were the refried beans, and everything else. The service is fantastic! We did not have to wait for drink refills or someone to check back with us. Our food arrived quickly and as ordered. They were working together so well, so KUDOS!!! It has a fun and laid back atmosphere which is perfect for all family and friends. We will definitely be back!“

“I had the Lunch Fajitas, and although they were delicious, I thought the portion size was a little small (but it's lunch so...?) Everything else was very good and it is a nice, truly cozy place. The service was good and the prices were not outrageous, so I'll probably be back soon.“

“This was not my first time at a Hot Head Burritos but it was my first time in a while. The Newport location was fantastic. We had 7 people in our party and we all loved our food. I had a toasted burrito. The sauce that I chose was the southwest ranch and will definitely get it again. Unlike other burrito locations, Hot Head offers a lot of sauces/flavor options. The staff were all friendly and attentive. I am glad that we chose to go there and will become regulars. Thank you for great food and service.“

“Always enjoy my time at Cancun's!!!Best Mexican restaurant around.Parking: More options in parking. Lot to small to accommodate restaurants available.Wheelchair accessibility: There is accessibility in one area, although you may have to park real far from ramp, parking lot to small to accommodate restaurants available.“

“This may be the best Mexican food I've ever had, which feels like an exaggeration, but it really was that good. The chicken was flavorful and not dry in the dishes. The rice was well seasoned. The staff were friendly and down to earth. It was just a cozy place to get Mexican and a drink after work and can tell it will be a spot I return to again and again.“

“We have been coming here to the Florence location on Sundays after church for several months now. Friendly, nice atmosphere, fast service, and the food is always excellent.Parking: Always plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: My kids love eating here. They all enjoy the food and the chips and cheese dip“

“Having lived in California and Texas for years, I've become skeptical of eating anything called Mexican food away from a border state. However...while El Toro Bravo is more Tex-Mex than actual Mexican, I'm glad I gave this place a chance. The steak and rice I ate was perfectly respectable and very flavorful. The waiters were as nice as they could be. And, it seemed like everybody in the neighborhood was in there, as indicated by how hopping the restaurant was. I'd return.“

“Guacamole dip is a bit lacking on flavor.Cheese dip is thick and delicious.Tacos carnitas are amazing with the dark sauce and lime, but otherwise, would also be lacking on the flavor I've come to expect from carnitas.Steak fajita was good and the veggies were perfectly cooked.Salsa is in house and very fresh!Rice is super buttery...maybe a little too much. Beans are very good and have a rich flavor.Pricing is fair on most things but a few items seem high.The service was impeccable and they are eager to please!The entire restaurant that is accessible to the public is immaculate!“

“We always love eating here. Tried a different Mexican place last night and was disappointed that we didn't go to our usual spot.Parking: Large shopping center parking lot. Handicap might need to walk or wheeled a little further than usual.“

“This place is absolutely amazing my only complaint is there not open enough. There foods absolutely amazing, I think the gentleman runs it all by himself which is sad cause he def needs help keeping up with the demand of the amazing food they have. I don't think he realizes how amassed his food really is.“

“I had Moe's the other day for the first time with a work thing so I decided to head here and see what all the talk was about. This place is a great place to have some eats. Blows chipotle out of the water without question. And, to top it off they give you more chips if you take the tray up to the counter and ask for more.“

“March 10,2024 730pm Omg I have an obsession with the guacamole I wanted 2sides and some chips but ended butOrdering the Guac chips quesadilla barbacoa and chunky salsa sour cream Guac on the side the black girl with the dreads made it omgggg that’s my new fave!!!! great job …“

“My boyfriend and I have been trying to find a place for us to eat at a reasonable price and worth the price. We really underestimated this restaurant but it was so good and the burritos were bigger than what we expected and only costed us 24 dollars for the both of us❤️ We highly “

“Went in here with a friend for lunch and we both got gorditas and quesadillas. I got a chicken gordita and a chorizo quesadilla, both of which were completely stuffed with cheese and meat. They use Oaxaca cheese which is always a beautiful thing and they do not skimp on the protein. It ended up being too much food for one sitting after you threw in the refried beans and rice but it was a lot of quality Mexican food for around 20 bucks. The gordita itself is only like 6 bucks and would be a perfect snack/small meal on the go. Definitely coming back.“

“Fun Friday dinner. Attentive staff and good Mexican food. Love their portions are a little smaller and pricing in line. Keep this restaurant in mind next time you are looking for a Mexican restaurant to try out. Fajitas were a great value.“