CityBeat‘s Best of Cincinnati issue has officially arrived, highlighting the city’s most outstanding Arts & Culture, Eats, Shops & Services, Music & Nightlife, City Life and Sports & Recreation. And the responsibility of selecting these exceptional entities is divided between our readers and staff.

This year, half a million votes were tallied to determine our Reader Picks. Readers logged on to the ballot site to vote for their favorites in broad categories like Best New Restaurant and Best Bartender, with more niche topics including Best Ribs, Best Realtor and Best CBD Retailer.

This particular slideshow highlights Cincinnati’s Best Taco spots, as voted by CityBeat readers.

Mazunte Centro 611 Main St., Downtown Inspired by the vibrancy of Mexico City, Centro still serves the classics — tacos and tostadas, tequila and Topo Chico. But a handful of dishes exclusive to this location were added to the menu, namely tortas and tlayudas (imagine a love child between a Mexican pizza and a giant loaded nacho). Out-the-door-tacos for those on their lunch break and lingering evenings sipping tequila are both served with the same warm hospitality. Although folks in Mexico indulge in a leisurely meal and siesta midday and grab street tacos at night, Americans are more accustomed to working through lunch and partying after dark. Mazunte serves Mexico City food on a Cincinnati schedule. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
1. Mazunte 5207 Madison Road, Madisonville; 611 Main St., Downtown Mazunte Centro // Photo: Hailey Bollinger
1. Mazunte 5207 Madison Road, Madisonville; 611 Main St., Downtown Mazunte Centro // Photo: Hailey Bollinger
2. Condado Tacos 195 E. Freedom Way, The Banks; 3329 Vandercar Way, Oakley Photo: Hailey Bollinger
2. Condado Tacos 195 E. Freedom Way, The Banks; 3329 Vandercar Way, Oakley Photo: Hailey Bollinger
3. Taco Casa 1202 E. McMillan, Walnut Hills; 11309 Montgomery Road, Harper’s Station; 3711 Paxton Ave., Hyde Park; 4600 Smith Road, Norwood Photo: Ty Wesselkamper
3. Taco Casa 1202 E. McMillan, Walnut Hills; 11309 Montgomery Road, Harper’s Station; 3711 Paxton Ave., Hyde Park; 4600 Smith Road, Norwood Photo: Ty Wesselkamper
4. Agave & Rye 635 Madison Ave., Covington; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township Photo: Hailey Bollinger
4. Agave & Rye 635 Madison Ave., Covington; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township Photo: Hailey Bollinger
5. Bakersfield 1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Photo: Paige Deglow
5. Bakersfield 1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Photo: Hailey Bollinger
6. Tortilleria Garcia 11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale; 5917 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Photo: Paige Deglow
6. Tortilleria Garcia 11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale; 5917 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Photo: Paige Deglow
7. Gomez Salsa 107 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine (or inside HalfCut, 1126 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine) Photo: Lindsay McCarty
7. Gomez Salsa 107 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine (or inside HalfCut, 1126 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine) Photo: Lindsay McCarty
8. La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda 642 Monmouth St., Newport Photo via Facebook.com
9. Street Chef Bridgade 4003 Eastern Ave., East End Photo via Facebook.com/streetchef513
9. Street Chef Bridgade 4003 Eastern Ave., East End Photo via Facebook.com/streetchef513
10. Django Western Taco 4172 Hamilton Ave., Northside Photo via Facebook.com/djangonorthside
10. Django Western Taco 4172 Hamilton Ave., Northside Photo: Patty Salas