50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Cincinnati

“great food, and attenti staff. everything was fresh“

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

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

“We just got this for the very first time today - so yummy! We got steak burritos with chips and queso. The absolute best flavor. The person who helped us was incredibly nice. Definitely recommend!“

“Tried the chicken, chorizo, pork and steak tacos. Guacamole and Fundido. Salsa bar. All of it delicious and truly tasted authentic. I love that they started as a food truck and now have a few locations in the area. Truly a great story of perseverance in the restaurant industry.Watch out for the yellow colored salsa….my mouth was on FIRE! ?“

“great food, great service, great prices.“

“I'm not one to take pictures of my food, but I am the one who always orders seafood when I go to a new or different restaurant. Every single time I was so disappointed UNTIL La Jaiba! Had the shrimp burrito for lunch and their fish tacos as take out for dinner. For the first time at a new place, they were amazing! I highly recommend La Jaiba on Montgomery Road. Perfection! And give them your business during Lent, they don't disappoint.“

“I can't say enough good things about the College Hill location. I ordered tamales for Christmas and when I went to pick them up they weren't all quite ready. I would've been perfectly content to wait, but the gentleman who was helping me insisted that I not wait, and that he would bring them to my house when they were ready. When he brought them, he absolutely refused the tip I tried to give him. What a wonderful, caring thing for them to do! Merry Christmas to you all, and thanks for the bonus cake! (And y'all don't sleep on the tamales, they're delicious!)“

“It's a food truck located by gas station (inside the parking area). We tacos, tortas and quesadilla. Cash ONLY. $38 for 3 orders. Not bad for price. And the portion size is big (see tortas pic below). They're delish and filling. Definitely coming back for more. Try not to go around 12 noon, super busy. There are 2 tables or you can eat in your car. For drinks, you can get them in the gas station store.Parking: Located in gas station parking lot“

“Best mexican food I've ever had. It's amazing!!“

“The food here is great – I've liked everything so far. But the lunch portions are pretty small. Typical American lunch sizes are bigger, so if you're really hungry or a larger person, you might need 2-3 of these lunch servings. The menu photos are spot on – think kid-sized quesadillas and single small tortillas. Personally, I'd be happy to pay a bit more for larger portions. If you're really hungry, consider the dinner menu even at lunch. Still, I'll keep coming back for the taste!Parking: Location only has roughly 10-15 spots shared among a number of businesses.“

“One of the most fun atmospheres in the area They have flaming drinks, drinks that come on planes even drinks that light up Everything is bright and colorful here and not to mention the food is delicious You can't help but to whip out your phone and take pictures here their are so many photo ops from the decor to the drinks to the food“

“Everything was fresh and delicious, but the birria ramen was the star of the show! So good!!“

“Went there during happy hour and let's just say we were happy! Food and drinks were good and plenty. We shared the fajitas for two and it was way more than enough for 2! The chips and salsa were very fresh.Happy with the service as well.“

“jassie was the best!!! he was kind, very accommodating, and welcoming. i know next time i come back, ill be asking for him!“

“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.“

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

“If you like chipotle, this place is better in every way. They have more creative food selections and appetizers and their service is top notch. I just wish there was one closer to my house?. If you haven't given it a shot check it out because this definitely one of my favesDietary restrictions: Offers keto and vegan options“

“The food is always fresh and delicious. Free freshly made chips and salsa as soon as you are seated and the service is great and professional. Sometimes the servers don't know enough English but they always make sure that the food straight from being made to the table.“

“Everything was PACKED with flavor. I mean, melt in your mouth explosive authentic flavors! Service was impeccable. There was detailed explanation on any questions I had with a kind and caring smile! 15/10 RECOMMEND!“

“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.“

“The real thing! If you miss Mexico and are tired of the corporate chain Mexican food then this is the place to go. More flavorful and more food on the plate than a lot of the little Mom and Pop Mexican places. The atmosphere is very old school, not like some modern restaurant in Cancun. Felt like I was back in Veracruz. Check out this quesadilla.“

“The best craft beers, quesadillas, homemade salsa's, and burritos around. not to mention the coolest atmosphere. LOVE The Comet!!!“

“We had Gomez cater our wedding with 110 people and it was a HIT! Everyone was so impressed. Highly recommend!“

“Great food, great service, and fun atmosphere!“

“Muy buenos precios y ambiente familiar“

“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..“

“Good food. Laid back atmosphere!“

“Amazing simple tacos at a modest looking (CASH ONLY) food truck! | Price $3 per taco | Rating 10/10There is not much to say about this taco and more truck. Stop by when we couldn't find food we wanted and will be back soon. Its a simple truck with a small parking lot and a little covering to avoid rain. Their menu is simple with tacos, quesadillas, burritos and a few other foods. Tacos are what we got for $3 each and we tried all their flavors.Everything was good but the lengua (beef tongue) tacos were the clear winner! They were juicy, lightly seasoned and like the other tacos they came on two corn tortillas with green and red sauce, onion, cilantro and the usually toppings. If you want a small meal I would go 3 tacos, if you are hungry or bigger 5 or 6. Me and my Gf split 7 for dinner.I have no complaints but things to know before you go. Cash only, outdoor, no seating, wait for your order, english spoken as second language.This is now my primary taco truck! Hope you enjoy!“

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

“Good place to have a good time .“

“Best Mexican food in Cincinnati!“

“the food was excellent !“

“Carnitas were fantastic and juicy, margarita the best I've had at a restaurant in a very long time, didn't taste like the Jose Cuervo mixer most places use. Salsa was also delicious. I'm seeing most negative reviews are from a year or more ago, so you should give them a shot because I didn't see anything negative there. If you're someone who thinks Don Rigos is "good mexican food" give this place a chance to change your mind.“

“I can't say enough good things about the College Hill location. I ordered tamales for Christmas and when I went to pick them up they weren't all quite ready. I would've been perfectly content to wait, but the gentleman who was helping me insisted that I not wait, and that he would bring them to my house when they were ready. When he brought them, he absolutely refused the tip I tried to give him. What a wonderful, caring thing for them to do! Merry Christmas to you all, and thanks for the bonus cake! (And y'all don't sleep on the tamales, they're delicious!)“

“No words for how good these tacos. We also tried the chicken chimichanga and that was delicious well. What really took the cake (or took the taco) was their guacamole. Clearly had just been made and was so good. The vibes inside are very fun, we sat at the counter. The spinning chairs slayed. We were in and out in less than an hour. Very quick and nice people.“

“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!“

“Met some friends for dinner and margaritas. Three of us had not been there, and we all enjoyed our visit. Margaritas were great, and yes, they had tajin behind the bar. A nephew taught me to use tajin instead of salt for a margarita. It adds so much flavor but negligible heat.“

“It was nice, a bit crowded. There were tables obviously open, but the wIt they quoted was too long, so we ate at the bar. Food was good. But needed some seasoning. Drink were too expensive, but very good (not overly alcoholic) we might go back if we are in cincy again...for the smoked gouda dip.“

“Best chips in Cincinnati and great pork tacos.“

“tienen buen sason son amables y a tienden rapido“

“Great fast service quality food and inexpensive“

“Great staff and dinning experience.“

“Very filling amounts on your items ….fast friendly service ….grilled shrimp taco is yummy“

“DEAREST CANCUNI've been walking or driving to your location for over a decade solo or with friends or family or colleagues.I have always appreciated the beautiful service (always delivered with a smile) and being served hot chips with delicious salsa as a welcomed gift while waiting to order is a truly classy move. I'm mostly pescatarian these days, but sometimes I still like to order the steak fajitas with the bell peppers and onions, the beans, rice, guacamole, and warm flour tortillas. It's a nice treat sometimes and it has only ever come out exactly perfectly (to my eyes and taste buds).My own niece absolutely adores this place because of the fish artwork. But her FAVORITE is right up the road by the bowling alley (but only because the fish are "real fish" in the aquariums).THANK YOU, ALWAYS!Sincerely,Christine“

“Place just went under new management and I attended a soft opening. The vibe is right. The new owner and service are phenomenal. There's a food truck, outdoor patio, and good tunes. This will be my new favorite spot from now on.“

“I have been searching for a place close to me with good food Mexican food and this IS the place. It's not overly salty and the shrimp is cooked just right every time. I'm so glad they have some available burritos that you can hold and aren't covered in sauces (no yucking anyone's yum here. It's just sentimentality for me to like burritos like this)“

“the food here is very amazing“

“A very enjoyable lunch with great food and atmosphere. I came for lunch and it was busy with families and men clearly on break from a work site. My only slight complaint is that while the chairs and benches are wonderfully decorated they are also a little uncomfortable if you want to sit back. You will find sports on the TV and a well stocked bar of liquor. Having my coke served in a bottle was kind of a fun treat as well.“