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The 25 Best Mexican Restaurants in Greater Cincinnati, According to Yelp

By CityBeat Staff on Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 1:16 pm

Here at CityBeat, we like to recommend restaurants, especially if you're looking for places like the best Mexican restaurants in Cincinnati. But Yelpers also have a lot of passion when it comes to reviewing the restaurants they've tried, and sometimes you just want to know which margarita was the best in Katie B.'s experience, or if Johnny K. liked the tortas or enchiladas more.

And in Greater Cincinnati, there are a lot of excellent Mexican restaurants to pick from, and Yelp can help you sort through them to find the experience you're craving, whether it's authentic Mexican street fare, fantastic hole-in-the-wall vibes or out-of-the-ordinary tacos. Keep scrolling to see the Cincinnati Mexican restaurants Yelpers are drooling over.

*Note: This was the list at the time of publication. Based on ongoing input, restaurant locations in this Yelp list may change. Reviews may have been shortened or edited slightly for clarity and grammar.

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No. 5: Tortilleria Garcia (Springdale)

11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale
“Hands down the best street tacos I have had in Cincinnati. Great, fresh food. Fresh made tortillas and great rotisserie chicken. I eat there at least once a week. Well worth it. I highly recommend them!” -David W.

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No. 4: Cielito Lindo

3256 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
“Low key, extremely authentic Mexican fare on weekends only (S&S from 11-4) as an all-you-can-eat buffet, $12 per person. Located in the old Capri Motel restaurant, don't expect fancy digs, but unpretentious fresh fare like you would eat at home in Mexico. This is not Tex-Mex but the real thing. Too many items to list or show. Come hungry!” -Sue L.

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No. 3: El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

940 Pavilion St., Mt. Adams
“This is just a cool place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy a drink. I loved the fun casual vibe. I felt like we were on vacation. I'm really glad we decided to drop in. The staff is so so nice! The food was good. I highly recommend the bang bang tacos. So delicious and unique! I tried the CANTARITOS drink. I've never had anything like it. It's a tequila-based Mexican drink made with orange, lemon, and lime juice and grapefruit soda. The presentation is adorable. Same for the Paloma! I was surprised by the cute way they decorate the drinks. My husband and I really liked it there and will be back!” -Amanda G.

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No. 2: Mazunte Taqueria

5207 Madison Road, Madisonville
“The beer battered tacos are my favorite, and I've had fish tacos both in Mexico and South America. Theirs are the best—the dinners are authentic ranchero Mexican and not swimming in cheese sauce as most entrees are served in our Americanized Tex Mex restaurants. It's a wonderful little eatery with outdoor seating for two or ten or more.” -Mary M.

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No. 1: Veracruz

3108 Price Ave., East Price Hill
“5 for food, service and ambiance! We came for breakfast (8 a.m.-2 p.m. weekends) Aug 20 and had wonderfully delicious Veggie Omelettes beautifully prepared, with potatoes and toast on the side...generous portion all around. The accompanying jalapeño and tomato-chili sauces were a great sidekick! We had coffee with the baked goods we bought from their attached panadería! The Mexican Cheesecake and Creme Croissant were fabulous! Our waiter Armando was attentive and helpful. We will definitely come back for brunch again!” -Christina T.

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