Latin and Central American
Find Restaurants Serving Latin and Central American Cuisine in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
From popular local delicacies to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate, including the tastes of Latin and Central America.
La Mexicana
South > Riverfront
La Mexicana
South > Riverfront
Simple storefront eatery serving Mexican tacos, enchiladas, and seafood with jumbo margaritas.
Simple storefront eatery serving Mexican tacos, enchiladas, and seafood with jumbo margaritas.
La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria
North
La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria
North
Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos.
Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos.
Agaves Mexican Restaurant
South > Southwest
Agaves Mexican Restaurant
South > Southwest
Fresh, authentic tacos, burritos, enchiladas & more. Kids & vegetarian menu, daily Happy Hour, Thursday Ladies Night, Saturday Guys Night, Full Bar, and the Best... Read more
Fresh, authentic tacos, burritos, enchiladas & more. Kids & vegetarian menu, daily Happy Hour, Thursday Ladies Night, Saturday Guys Night, Full Bar, and the Best Margarita Selection.
Cancun Crescent Springs
South
Cancun Crescent Springs
South
Cancun is a casual Mexican restaurant known for it's strong margaritas delivered in pitchers. The menu boasts popular favorites, like the carmones a la diabla (grilled... Read more
Cancun is a casual Mexican restaurant known for it's strong margaritas delivered in pitchers. The menu boasts popular favorites, like the carmones a la diabla (grilled shrimp in a spicy sauce), sizzling fajitas and chile verde: pork, chicken or steak served with a zesty green sauce.
Taqueria Mercado
Downtown
Taqueria Mercado
Downtown
Taqueria Mercado is an authentic taqueria. Serving tacos with eight kinds of meat, including carnitas, barbacoa, chicken chorizo, carne asada (grilled steak), pork and... Read more
Taqueria Mercado is an authentic taqueria. Serving tacos with eight kinds of meat, including carnitas, barbacoa, chicken chorizo, carne asada (grilled steak), pork and lengua (tongue). Their tacos are made with lots of chopped onions and fresh cilantro. Happy Hour runs 3-6 p.m. daily with live music on the weekends from a...... Read More
Rodizio Grill
North
Rodizio Grill
North
America's first Brazilian steakhouse restaurant, Rodizio is known for its authentic and traditional recipes, handcrafted daily.
America's first Brazilian steakhouse restaurant, Rodizio is known for its authentic and traditional recipes, handcrafted daily.
El Rancho Grande
West
El Rancho Grande
West
El Rancho Grande is a colorful casual dining Mexican restaurant. That's a mouthful, and so is their Mexican cuisine, like burritos, fajitas and enchiladas. The big and... Read more
El Rancho Grande is a colorful casual dining Mexican restaurant. That's a mouthful, and so is their Mexican cuisine, like burritos, fajitas and enchiladas. The big and airy restaurant features a mural of the sky painted on the ceiling of the entrance and Mexican paintings are on the restaurant walls. Take your drinks out on the... Read More
Rinds, Wines, & Swines
Uptown
Rinds, Wines, & Swines
Uptown
Located in Oakley, RInds, Wines & Swines' mission to bring high quality food, and drinks to the Cincinnati area. Try an assortment of wines, cheeses, and more from all... Read more
Located in Oakley, RInds, Wines & Swines' mission to bring high quality food, and drinks to the Cincinnati area. Try an assortment of wines, cheeses, and more from all around the country and the world. Serving up locally sourced pork, and produce, Rinds, Wines & Swines takes pride is providing the best. Check their...... Read More
Cancun Newport
South
Cancun Newport
South
Cancun is a casual Mexican restaurant known for it's strong margaritas delivered in pitchers. The menu boasts popular favorites, like the carmones a la diabla (grilled... Read more
Cancun is a casual Mexican restaurant known for it's strong margaritas delivered in pitchers. The menu boasts popular favorites, like the carmones a la diabla (grilled shrimp in a spicy sauce), sizzling fajitas and chile verde: pork, chicken or steak served with a zesty green sauce.
ZONA VIP Colombian Street Food
North
ZONA VIP Colombian Street Food
North
Stop in for delicious and uniquely Colombian street food!
Stop in for delicious and uniquely Colombian street food!
Tostado's Grill
Uptown
Tostado's Grill
Uptown
A haunt popular for Red's fans and Red's players themselves, Tostado's has the hookup when it comes to drinking, partying and eclectic eats. Those may not seem... Read more
A haunt popular for Red's fans and Red's players themselves, Tostado's has the hookup when it comes to drinking, partying and eclectic eats. Those may not seem to go together, but Tostado's serves up multiple kinds of cuisine, such as German, Italian, and Mexican. Favorites from their Mexican items include the carnitas and...... Read More
On the Rhine Eatery
Downtown
On the Rhine Eatery
Downtown
Located in the downtown Kroger on the second floor, you will find an array of local fare in a food hall setting, the first in Cincinnati, complete with a full-service bar... Read more
Located in the downtown Kroger on the second floor, you will find an array of local fare in a food hall setting, the first in Cincinnati, complete with a full-service bar and patio. Local restaurants represented include: Eli's BBQ Dope Asian Street Fair Django Western Taco Kitchen 1883 Queen City Whip Kitchen 1883 and...... Read More
Cactus Pear
Uptown
Cactus Pear
Uptown
Margaritas and the freshly made salsa make Cactus Pear one of the favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It can get pricey, but the authentic cuisine makes it a great place... Read more
Margaritas and the freshly made salsa make Cactus Pear one of the favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It can get pricey, but the authentic cuisine makes it a great place to hang out with friends and grab some drinks and chips and salsa. This location attracts more than just the nearby University of Cincinnati students.
Butcher and Barrel
Downtown
Butcher and Barrel
Downtown
South American-style steakhouse serving craft cocktails in industrial, rustic-chic surrounds.
South American-style steakhouse serving craft cocktails in industrial, rustic-chic surrounds.
Mazunte Centro
Downtown
Mazunte Centro
Downtown
The second location from the owners of Mazunte, Mazunte Centro is serving up fresh and inspired dishes from Mexico. Mazunte is known for its tacos, but also offeris... Read more
The second location from the owners of Mazunte, Mazunte Centro is serving up fresh and inspired dishes from Mexico. Mazunte is known for its tacos, but also offeris dishes served with rice, like memelitas, tamales and enchiladas.
Django Western Taco
Uptown
Django Western Taco
Uptown
Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.
Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.
MAIZE - Arepas & Bar
Downtown
MAIZE - Arepas & Bar
Downtown
Authentic Latin American cuisine.
Authentic Latin American cuisine.
50 West Brewing Company
East
50 West Brewing Company
East
Brewpub company offers tapas-style menu, beer, wine and liquor.
Brewpub company offers tapas-style menu, beer, wine and liquor.
Taco Bell Cantina
Downtown
Taco Bell Cantina
Downtown
Mexican-inspired fast food served all day, from breakfast to late night. Enjoy made-to-order and customizable tacos and burritos along with other choices.
Mexican-inspired fast food served all day, from breakfast to late night. Enjoy made-to-order and customizable tacos and burritos along with other choices.
Bakersfield OTR
Downtown
Bakersfield OTR
Downtown
Bakersfield OTR in now open in the Gateway Quarter. The tacos, tequila and whiskey bar on Vine Street is owned by Joe Lanni. Choose from a selection of 45 tequilas, 45... Read more
Bakersfield OTR in now open in the Gateway Quarter. The tacos, tequila and whiskey bar on Vine Street is owned by Joe Lanni. Choose from a selection of 45 tequilas, 45 American whiskeys and a menu of authentic Mexican street food.
Agave & Rye
South
Agave & Rye
South
Tequila and bourbon hall offering epic tacos and daily specials.
Tequila and bourbon hall offering epic tacos and daily specials.
Fuego Parrilla Mexicana
East
Fuego Parrilla Mexicana
East
Mexican favorites including burritos, tacos, bowls, tortas, and nachos.
Mexican favorites including burritos, tacos, bowls, tortas, and nachos.
B&A Street Kitchen
Downtown
B&A Street Kitchen
Downtown
Modern Tex-Mex and Southern favorites served all day in industrial-chic digs with a walk-up window.
Modern Tex-Mex and Southern favorites served all day in industrial-chic digs with a walk-up window.
La Ofrenda
Downtown
La Ofrenda
Downtown
Local bar celebrating the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema from the Gorilla Cinema group. La Ofrenda's soul offering is agave spirits with tequila being in the forefront with... Read more
Local bar celebrating the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema from the Gorilla Cinema group. La Ofrenda's soul offering is agave spirits with tequila being in the forefront with over 130 bottles stocked. Enjoy 2oz pours of tequila, mezcal, sotols and pechuga. Enjoy a small food menu with tamales and and Spanish soups.
Tortilleria Garcia
North
Tortilleria Garcia
North
The second location of owner Omar Garcia in the Cincinnati region. You will find fresh, handmade tortillas made from a recipe handed down from generations in Mochoacan,... Read more
The second location of owner Omar Garcia in the Cincinnati region. You will find fresh, handmade tortillas made from a recipe handed down from generations in Mochoacan, Mexico. Enjoy food like tacos filled with carnitas, chicken, steak, or pork al pastor, tamales with house-made salsa, rotisserie chickens, and so much more all... Read More
Delwood Eat & Drink
East
Delwood Eat & Drink
East
Using influences from Latin America, this full service restaurant is serving up big flavor from the kitchen and with craft cocktails, beer, and wine at the bar. Enjoy... Read more
Using influences from Latin America, this full service restaurant is serving up big flavor from the kitchen and with craft cocktails, beer, and wine at the bar. Enjoy dishes like tostones, Delwood Nuggets, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and their Papa a la Huancain salad.
Condado Tacos
Uptown
Condado Tacos
Uptown
Laid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Laid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Casa Figueroa
North
Casa Figueroa
North
Latin inspired cusine serving fresly made guacamole with authentic Latin America dishes in a colorful atmosphere.
Latin inspired cusine serving fresly made guacamole with authentic Latin America dishes in a colorful atmosphere.
Mita's
Downtown
Mita's
Downtown
Mita's is the second restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jose Salazar is named after his Colombian grandmother, his 'Mita.' The menu focuses on both the traditional and modern... Read more
Mita's is the second restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jose Salazar is named after his Colombian grandmother, his 'Mita.' The menu focuses on both the traditional and modern foods and beverages of Spain and Latin America - with tapas, ceviches, cured hams, cheeses and large plates.
El Picante
East
El Picante
East
El Picante offers up a nice South-of-the-border taste, with all your favorite Mexican meals. Enjoy their full bar to quench that heat coming from the food, as well as the... Read more
El Picante offers up a nice South-of-the-border taste, with all your favorite Mexican meals. Enjoy their full bar to quench that heat coming from the food, as well as the Mexican-themed decorations that line the walls. The place runs daily lunch and dinner specials, so you can enjoy items like enchiladas, tacos and nachos...... Read More
The Phelps Bar
Downtown
The Phelps Bar
Downtown
The Phelps Bar features small bites, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails in a contemporary, urban atmosphere on the ground floor of the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown.
The Phelps Bar features small bites, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails in a contemporary, urban atmosphere on the ground floor of the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown.
