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What’s better than Taco Tuesday? A whole week of cheap tacos. And thanks to Cincinnati Taco Week, that’s what the Queen City will get Oct. 11-17.
All week long, participating eateries will be offering $2 specialty tacos for the fourth-annual Taco Week. Some restaurants will even be serving up three different unique tacos. Select locations will also be offering Karrikin Blaze Agave Spirit margaritas as well.
To held guide your taco quest, grab an official Cincinnati Taco Week passport. Get a stamp at each restaurant for each order of tacos (minimum three tacos per order) and an extra stamp for each Karrikin cocktail.
Earn a stamp from five or more participating locations on your passport, and be entered to win the grand prize of $250 in gift cards and Karrikin swag.
Passports will be available at cincytacoweek.com or at individual restaurants starting on Monday, Oct. 11.
Featured Taco Week eateries include:
Arnold’s Bar & Grill, Agave & Rye Covington, Agave & Rye Rookwood, Agave & Rye Liberty, Bakersfield OTR, Bebo’s, El Barril Mexican Sports Bar and Grill, El Taco Veloz, El Vaquero Mason, El Vaquero Blue Ash, Four Mile Pig, Frida 602, Fuzzys Taco Shop, J Taps, The Hearth at Karrikin, Kitchen 1883 ( On the Rhine Eatery Location Only ), Lalo, Los Potrillos, Lucius Q, Mazunte Taqueria, Mazunte Centro, Mazunte Catering and Mercado, Mesa Loca, Mi Cozumel (Springdale), Mi Cozumel (Winton Road), Mi Cozumel (Vandercar Way), Mi Taco Loco, Olla Covington, The Oakley Establishment, Sammy’s, Slatt’s Pub, Smokey Bones, Taqueria El Monarca, Trifecta Eatery at Miami Valley Gaming, The Standard, Tortilleria Garcia ( Springfield), Tortilleria Garcia ( Mason), Tortilleria Garcia (Hamilton Ave.), The Ugly Goat Social Club, Veracruz Mexican Grill, and Wishbone Tavern.
Cincinnati Taco Week takes place Oct. 11-17. Visit cincytacoweek.com for menus and more info.
Agave & Rye
635 Madison Ave., Covington; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township
The Asian Persuasion: Sticky Rice, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce,Tempura Shrimp, Cilantro, Baby Corn, Bell Pepper, Rice Noodles.
The Happy Meal: Salt & Pepper Frieds, Seasoned Ground Beef, Queso, White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Tobacco Onions.
The Mama Mia: Noodles, Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce, Shaved Brussels, Cauliflower Florets, Cotija Cheese, Queso Cushion.
Photo: Agave & RyeArnold’s Bar and Grill
210 E. Eighth St., Downtown
Short Rib Tacos: Braised Short Rib, Korean BBQ Sauce, Kimchi, and fresh Cilantro. Served on hand-made fresh corn tortillas from Tortelleria Garcia.
Adobo Veggie Tacos: Cauliflower and Mushroom Adobo, Pickled Red Onions, Karrikin Tequila Lime Crema, Cilantro. Served on hand-made fresh corn tortillas from Tortelleria Garcia.
Photo: Arnold’s Bar and GrillBebo’s Artisan Burgers + Frappes
29 E. Court St., Downtown // Take-Out Available
Bebos Taco Burger: Burger patty, taco blend cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle aioli, fried tortilla strips, cilantro crema on chalupa flat bread.
Pollo al Carbon Taco (Chicken Carbon): Charcoal chicken, onion, green salsa, cilantro, on soft tortilla.
Turkey Chorizo Taco: Turkey chorizo, lettuce, spicy ranch, cilantro, sour cream, on soft tortilla. Vegetarian option available with chickpea beans.
Photo: Bebo’s Artisan Burgers + FrappesEl Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill
940 Pavilion St., Mount Adams
All Taco Special: Steak, pastor, carnitas, chicken, chorizo, birria, fish and shrimp.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Karrikin Blaze House Margarita
Photo: El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & GrillEl Vaquero
1061 Reading Road, Mason // Take-Out Available
Tacos De Carnitas: Roasted pork with special mango & pineapple sauce topped with cilantro and onion.
Tacos De Tinga: Shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers topped with lettuce tomato and feta cheese.
Tacos De Carne Asada: Angus steak topped with cilantro and onion.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Jumbo Skinny Karrikin Margarita
Photo: El VaqueroFrida
602 Main St., Covington
Brussels Sprouts Taco: Crispy Brussels Sprouts topped with smoked peanut salsa.
Photo: FridaFuzzy’s Taco Shop
165 W. McMillan St., Clifton // Take-Out Available
Shredded Chicken Taco: Shredded chicken served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta.
Seasoned Ground Beef Taco: Seasoned ground beef served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta.
Fried Avocado Taco: Fried avocado slices served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta.
Photo: Fuzzy’s Taco ShopLalo Chino Latino
26 W. Court St., Downtown
Asian Pork Taco: Grilled pork, cucumber, carrot, jalapenos, cilantro aioli.
Tofu Meatball Taco: Tofu, jicama, onions, tomatoes salsa, cilantro.
Chicken Tinga Taco: Shredded chicken, onions, cilantro, lettuce, queso fresco.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $12 for 3 tacos and a Karri-Lalo Margarita; $6 Karrikin Margarita Fizz
Photo: Lalo Chino LatinoLucius Q
1131 Broadway St., Pendleton
BBQ Tacos: Join us for a different taco each day!
MON: Pulled pork w/ queso corn and pickled red onion & jalapeno.
TUES: Smoked brisket w/ black bean & corn salsa and cotija cheese.
WED: Burnt ends w/ jalapeno slaw & pickled red onion.
THURS: Pulled pork w/ smoked tomato corn salsa & pickled red onion.
FRI: Korean BBQ pork w/ slaw & pickled red onion.
SAT: Smoked pork belly w/ chimichurri, Bama white, & pickled red onion.
SUN: Tacos al pastor w/ jalapeno adobo lime crema & crushed Takis Fuego.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $4 Zoes Margarita
Photo: Lucius QMazunte Mercado & Catering
6216 Madison Road, Madisonville // Take-Out Available
Chorizo Taco: Ground spiced pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, and smoked red chile salsa.
Veggie Taco: Sauteed mushroom and/or zucchini in a corn tortilla with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja, fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, goat cheese.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Tamarind Margarita $7
Photo: MazunteMazunte Taqueria
5207 Madison Road, Madisonville // Take-Out Available
Chorizo Taco: Ground spiced pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, and smoked red chile salsa.
Veggie Taco: Sauteed mushroom and/or zucchini in a corn tortilla topped with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja, fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, and goat cheese.
Photo: MazunteMazunte Centro
611 Main St., Downtown // Take-Out Available
Al Pastor Taco: Spit-roasted pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, pineapple salsa, and pickled manzano chiles.
Calabaza Taco: Roasted zucchini in a corn tortilla topped with avocado salsa, rajas, and ricotta cheese.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Tamarind Margarita $7
Photo: MazunteThe Hearth at Karrikin
3717 Jonlen Drive, Fairfax
Short Rib Taco: Braised short rib with guajillo salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $2.00 Tacos and $6.00 Blaze Cocktails Karrikin Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita, Strawberry Sage Margarita or Un Poco Loco.
Photo: Karrikin Spirits Co.Mesa Loca
2645 Erie Ave., Hyde Park
Carnitas Taco With Agave Infused Verde Salsa: Pork Confit, Pickled Cabbage, White Onion, Agave Infused Salsa Verde. Cojita Cheese On Corn Tortilla.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: All Karrikin Products will be on special pricing
Photo: Mesa LocaMi Cozumel
11700 Princeton Pike Road, Springdale
Taco Luchador: Soft flour tortilla, grilled chicken, grilled onions, grilled fresh jalapeños, sour cream.
Birria Taco: Seasoned corn tortilla, Manchego cheese, birria and birria broth, cilantro, onions.
Mushroom Azada Street Taco: Corn tortilla, grilled and seasoned mushrooms, onions, cilantro, lime.
Photo: Mi CozumelOlla Taqueria Gutierrez
302 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Covington // Take-Out Available
Pollo Asado: Corn tortilla filled with pollo asado (marinated grilled chicken) cilantro onion and a side of red and green salsa a slice of lime.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Spicy Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
Photo: Olla Taqueria GutierrezSlatts Pub
4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash
Cincinnatis Best Taco: Soft flour tortilla stuffed with curry cabbage slaw and your choice of blackened tilapia, carnitas, or pulled chicken. Topped with homemade pico de gallo and spicy aioli (no mix and match).
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $10 Karrikin Margarita and 3 tacos
Photo: SlattsThe Establishment
2900 Wasson Road, Hyde Park
Mahi Mahi Taco: Grilled Mahi Mahi and house-made Mango Salsa with an Avocado Ranch.
Spicy Pork Taco with a house-made Pineapple Salsa
Chicken Street Taco with Black Bean Corn Salsa and a Honey Sriracha Sour Cream
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Karrikin Margarita on the Rocks
Photo: The EstablishmentThe Standard
434 Main St., Covinvgton
Smoked Pork Taco: Smoked Pork Taco with pineapple salsa
Photo: The StandardTortilleria Garcia
5917 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; 11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale // Take-Out Available
Carnitas: Slow cooked pork shoulder served on fresh homemade corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime and your choice of fresh salsa.
Chicken taco: Freshly pulled from our delicious rotisserie chicken served on fresh homemade corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime, and your choice of fresh salsa.
Potato poblano (vegetarian option): Sautéed onions and peppers and potatoes on a fresh homemade corn tortillas, topped with cheese, pico de Gallo, cilantro, and our freshly made guacamole.
Photo: Tortilleria GarciaThe Ugly Goat Social Club
416 Market St., Felicity, Ohio // Take-Out Available
The Supreme: Comes with our special Clermont County sourced blend of seasoned ground beef mixed with delicious refried beans. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, and salsa on a toasted shell. Soft or hard your choice!
Our basic taco, which is anything but basic: Let the flavor of the locally sourced Clermont County beef shine through without all the fixins just our seasoned taco beef and refried beans on your choice of soft or hard toasted taco shell! (Add onions if youre feeling it!)
Photo: The Ugly Goat Social ClubWishbone Tavern
5251 Delhi Ave., Delhi
Fish Taco: mango veggie slaw, blackened cod, cheese, drizzled with chipotle Mayo.
Buffalo Chicken Taco: creamy mac & cheese, fried chicken, Buffalo sauce, drizzled with ranch.
Photo: Wishbone TavernBakersfield
1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Street Carnitas Taco
Orange Hibiscus Margarita
Photo: BakersfieldSmokey Bones
2028 Florence Mall Road, Florence // Take-Out Available
Pork Carnitas Taco: Slow-cooked pork in a soft flour tortilla w/ chipotle mayo, onion, salsa, jalapeños, cilantro & pickled red onion.
Crispy Chicken Taco: Crispy fried chicken in a soft flour tortilla tossed w/ spicy mayo & onion, salsa, cilantro & pickled red onion.
Pork Belly Taco: Crispy pork belly in a soft flour tortilla w/ spicy Korean BBQ sauce & chipotle mayo, onion, cilantro & pickled red onion.
Photo: Facebook.com/SmokeyBonesVeracruz Mexican Grill
3108 Price Ave., East Price Hill
Traditional Mexican Taco: Choice of Steak, Chicken, Chorizo, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Al Pastor, or vegetarian. Served on corn tortillas with onions and cilantro only.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special
Photo: facebook.com/VeracruzMexicanGrillLos Potrillos
316 Ludlow Ave., Clifton // Take-Out Available
Tacos Paisa: Seasoned steak grilled. served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions, limes, and homemade hot salsa or mild green tomatillo.
Al Pastor: Pork shoulder with pineapple marinade. served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions, limes, and homed hot salsa or mild green tomatillo.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: House margarita
Photo: facebook.com/potrillos1Four Mile Pig
7962 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria // Take-Out Available
Hickory Smoke Pork Taco: 15 Hour smoked pork taco topped with our jalapeno corn slaw.
Pulled Chicken Taco: Our pulled chicken taco topped with pickled red onions and our Alabama BBQ sauce.
Photo: facebook.com/fourmilepigTrifecta Eatery at Miami Valley Gaming
6000 State Route 63, Lebanon
Street Pulled Pork: Pulled Pork, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Avocado Crema, flour tortilla.
Photo: facebook.com/miamivalleygamingEl Taco Veloz
7 Martin Luther King Drive, Clifton // Take-Out Available
Street Style Tacos: Grilled chicken smothered on chipotle sauce. Served on soft corn tortillas , with cilantro, onions and tomatillo salsa.
Carnitas Tacos: Shredded pork fried served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions limes and tomatillo salsa.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: House margarita
Photo: twitter.com/el_taco_veloz_Taqueria El Monarca
11449 Princeton Pike, Springdale // Take-Out Available
OG Al-Pastor Taco: Original Al-Pastor Corn tortilla al-pastor onion, cilantro with lime.
OG Pollo Taco: Original Corn tortilla pollo onion, cilantro with lime.
OG Chorizo: Original Corn tortilla Chorizo onion, cilantro with lime.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $10 3 OG tacos and a Margarita
Photo: facebook.com/tacosmonarcaCafe 1883
100 Court St. E., Downtown // Take-Out Available
Elote Chicken Tacos: Pulled chicken, Tajin sweet corn, Cilantro, Cotija cheese, and secret spicy sauce.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $5 Karrikin Margarita
Photo: Mitchell PartonMi Taco Loco
610 Northland Blvd., Forest Park // Take-Out Available
BIRRIA TACOS: BIRRIA BEEF TACOS -SPICY SHREDDED BEEF TOPPED WITH CHEESE, ONIONS AND CILANTRO, GRILLED TO PERFECTION.
ASADA CALOR: STEAK TOPPED WITH JALAPENOS, GRILLED ONIONS, AVOCADO & QUESO FRESCO AND OUR SIGNATURE MANGO CREMA.
VEGAN TACO: GRILLED MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO, BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOPPED WITH QUESO FRESCO AND OUR HOMEMADE SALSA.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: MARGARITA FLIGHTS 4 FOR $20
Photo: Mi Taco Loco