Mexican
Find Restaurants Serving Mexican 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 dishes from south of the border in Mexico.
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."
Cancun Forest Park
North
Cancun Forest Park
North
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 (... 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.
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.
Currito
North
Currito
North
Pushing beyond ordinary Mexican flavors, Currito is a Cincinnati based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and delicious salads.... Read more
Pushing beyond ordinary Mexican flavors, Currito is a Cincinnati based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and delicious salads. Currito offers the classic burrito with cilantro-lime rice, beans and cheese. But if you're not in the mood for Mexican, you've got options: Bangkok, teriyaki... Read More
Rancheros Cocina Mexicana
East
Rancheros Cocina Mexicana
East
Serving up great quality food all made fresh to order in the warmth of an inviting environment. Great happy hour deals every day!
Serving up great quality food all made fresh to order in the warmth of an inviting environment. Great happy hour deals every day!
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.
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
Fiesta Brava
East
Fiesta Brava
East
Offers authentic Mexican lunches and dinners such as enchiladas, tacos and burritos in a casual setting. The restaurant also serves margaritas and a full selection of... Read more
Offers authentic Mexican lunches and dinners such as enchiladas, tacos and burritos in a casual setting. The restaurant also serves margaritas and a full selection of Mexican and domestic beers. If you're looking for an inexpensive but tasty Mexican treat, this restaurant is the place to be.
Chuy's
North
Chuy's
North
The traditional Tex-Mex cuisine includes enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, and tacos. Every year on Elvis Presley's birthday January 8, most locations host the Elvis'... Read more
The traditional Tex-Mex cuisine includes enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, and tacos. Every year on Elvis Presley's birthday January 8, most locations host the Elvis' Birthday Bash, during which an Elvis impersonator visits the restaurant. Chuy's also annually hosts a Green Chile Festival at its locations, celebrating the...... Read More
Cancun Norwood
Uptown
Cancun Norwood
Uptown
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.
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.
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Downtown
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Downtown
Walk up/takeout window featuring authentic tacos and fresh salsa.
Walk up/takeout window featuring authentic tacos and fresh salsa.
El Rancho Grande
East
El Rancho Grande
East
El Rancho Grande has authentic Mexican cuisine with all of the favorites, along with a few surprises such as grilled tilapia and other seafood selections that go beyond... Read more
El Rancho Grande has authentic Mexican cuisine with all of the favorites, along with a few surprises such as grilled tilapia and other seafood selections that go beyond the standard tacos and fajitas. Vegetarian-friendly dishes and a number of salads make great choices for those in search of something a bit lighter. Happy hour... Read More
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
El Vaquero
North
El Vaquero
North
Several varieties of familiar Mexican favorites in a lively cantina with a happy-hour scene.
Several varieties of familiar Mexican favorites in a lively cantina with a happy-hour scene.
Currito
Uptown
Currito
Uptown
Pushing beyond ordinary Mexican flavors, Currito is a Cincinnati based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and delicious salads.... Read more
Pushing beyond ordinary Mexican flavors, Currito is a Cincinnati based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and delicious salads. Currito offers the classic burrito with cilantro-lime rice, beans and cheese. But if you're not in the mood for Mexican, you've got options: Bangkok, teriyaki... Read More
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Uptown
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Uptown
Quick serve cantina offering fresh flavors, local beers, and craft cocktails.
Quick serve cantina offering fresh flavors, local beers, and craft cocktails.
Mexican Restaurante y Taqueria El Valle Verde
South
Mexican Restaurante y Taqueria El Valle Verde
South
Do not let the outside fool you, this authentic Mexican restaurant is serving up authentic tacos, fajitas, and margaritas in the heart of Mainstrasse Village.
Do not let the outside fool you, this authentic Mexican restaurant is serving up authentic tacos, fajitas, and margaritas in the heart of Mainstrasse Village.
Cancun- Newport Riverfront
Riverfront
Cancun- Newport Riverfront
Riverfront
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.
Agave & Rye
North
Agave & Rye
North
Epic tacos piled high with delectable toppings, fillings, and held together by a hard and soft shell. Full bar serving up fresh margaritas and bourbon masterpieces.
Epic tacos piled high with delectable toppings, fillings, and held together by a hard and soft shell. Full bar serving up fresh margaritas and bourbon masterpieces.
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
Jefferson Social
Downtown
Jefferson Social
Downtown
Operated by the owners of Jefferson Hall, which closed in April of 2013, this venture is a neighborhood bar serving Mexican street food. On the menu: a variety of tacos,... Read more
Operated by the owners of Jefferson Hall, which closed in April of 2013, this venture is a neighborhood bar serving Mexican street food. On the menu: a variety of tacos, including barbacoa (braised beef) with pico de gallo, cilantro and cotija; beer-battered cod with napa cabbage and remoulade; spicy Mexican beer-braised pork... Read More
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
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.
La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria
North
La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria
North
Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos.
Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos.
Tahona Kitchen + Bar
North
Tahona Kitchen + Bar
North
Tahona is a fast casual restaurant inspired by Mexican street fare and tequila, with hand-crafted food and an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The menu includes a variety of... Read more
Tahona is a fast casual restaurant inspired by Mexican street fare and tequila, with hand-crafted food and an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The menu includes a variety of tacos, chips & salsa bar, pineapple mango guacamole, tortas, sopapillas and more. All food preparation is done in-house and the meats are slow-roasted... Read More
Tortilleria Garcia
North
Tortilleria Garcia
North
Fast-food-style outpost for Mexican classics like tacos, tamales, and rotisserie chicken.
Fast-food-style outpost for Mexican classics like tacos, tamales, and rotisserie chicken.
Veracruz Mexican Grill
West
Veracruz Mexican Grill
West
Mexican grill offering authentic ingredients and generous portions.
Mexican grill offering authentic ingredients and generous portions.
Mi Cozumel
North
Mi Cozumel
North
Stop by for a menu with over 400 options including flaming fajitas, table side made guacamole, and fresh tortillas made every morning.
Stop by for a menu with over 400 options including flaming fajitas, table side made guacamole, and fresh tortillas made every morning.
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.
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.
