Dos Hermanos, a beloved Columbus Mexican restaurant chain, is opening its first location in Cincinnati this week. And not only will this be Dos Hermanos’ first Cincinnati spot, it’s also its first full-service restaurant.
The restaurant will open at 1819 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine, just across the street from Findlay Market. The space was formerly home to barbecue joint Mighty Good.
Dos Hermanos is joining the Findlay Market District as a long-term resident of the Findlay Launch Program, which is helping it pilot this first full-service restaurant. The concept began as a single food truck 14 years ago, and has now grown into a fleet of food trucks, as well as several quick-service locations in Columbus and Athens and a catering program. The restaurant serves authentic Oaxacan food and is best known for its Mexican street tacos and traditional banana leaf tamales.
“We started with a food truck and a lot of love for what we do. Fourteen years later, that hasn’t changed — we just have more locations now,” Dos Hermanos Director of Operations Robert Packer said in a press release. “Dos Hermanos has always been about more than tacos. It’s about showing up for people—with good food, real hospitality and a place where everyone’s welcome. Every new location is a chance to meet new neighbors, feed more families and keep doing what we love. That’s the soul we bring to every community we join.”
A grand opening celebration is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, and all are welcome to attend. Guests will hear remarks from Packer and Jordon Kuhn, the Findlay Launch Program’s manager, which will be followed by a ribbon-cutting and a mariachi band performance. Guests will also receive a free taco when they sign up for Rewards by Dos.
Dos Hermanos, 1819 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. More info: eatatdos.com.