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Taco lovers rejoice: a week of $2 tacos is right around the corner for the Fifth Annual Cincinnati Taco Week, Oct. 17-23. For the entire week, 50 participating restaurants all around the Queen City will serve $2 specialty tacos.
Your co-pilot on this taco journey? The official Taco Week App. Download the app from Google Play or the Apple Store and use it to navigate your way to $2 tacos. Check in at participating locations as you go to earn points and win prizes.
Cincinnati Taco Week takes place Oct. 17-23. Visit cincytacoweek.com for menus and more info.
*Taco descriptions provided by participating restaurants.
El Barril Mexican Sports Bar and Grill
940 Pavilion St., Mt. Adams
Campechano: Steak and chorizo mixed together with cilantro and onions.
Pastor Taco: Chicken, cilantro and onions.
Veggie Tacos: Cilantro, onions and cheese. Photo: Provided by El Barril Mexican Sports Bar and GrillBakersfield
1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Street Carnitas: Beer braised pork, pickled white onion, cilantro, crema. Photo: Provided by BakersfieldAgave & Rye
635 Madison Ave, Covington, Kentucky; 3825 Edwards Rd., Rookwood; 7125 Fountain View Dr., Liberty Township
The Becky: Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken, A&R House BBQ sauce, Sweet & Spicy Bacon, Peppercorn Crema and Tobacco Onions
The Latin Lover: Mexican Rice, Queso, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sliced Avocado, Crispy Carrots
The Hot Brown: Puffy Flour Shell, Salt & Pepper Fries, Roasted Turkey, Mornay Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Bacon and Roasted Tomatoes Photo: Provided by Agave & RyeOakley Pub & Grill
3924 Isabella Ave., Oakley
Nashville Hot: Fried chicken tenders tossed in our house Nashville Hot sauce with romaine lettuce, pico de gallo and our house ranch Photo: Provided by Oakley Pub & GrillSlatts Pub
4858 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash
Carnitas Taco: Slow-cooked carnitas in a warm flour tortilla filled with curry cabbage slaw and topped with homemade pico de gallo and spicy aioli
Chicken Taco: Slow-cooked, pulled chicken in a warm flour tortilla filled with curry cabbage slaw and topped with homemade pico de gallo and spicy aioli
Fish Taco: Blackened tilapia in a warm flour tortilla filled with curry cabbage slaw and topped with homemade pico de gallo and spicy aioli Photo: Provided by Slatts PubTaco Lab
127 Calhoun St., Clifton
Korean BBQ Taco: Tender minced steak glazed with sweet & spicy Korean BBQ sauce, garnished with bean sprouts, spicy gochujang mayo, and sesame seeds Photo: Provided by Taco LabLos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant
316 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
Taco El Potrillo: Here is our spin on the classic beef taco. You’ll find that it is double shelled, it is a hard shell within a soft shell. This taco has some of your favorite ingredients such as ground beef, lettuce, pico de gallo, corn, sour cream and cheese. Photo: Provided by Los Potrillos Mexican RestaurantEl Jinete Mexican Restaurant
3972 Red Bank Rd., Fairfax; 4111 Webster Ave., Deer Park; 10780 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery
Taco Doblado: Here we have a classic steak taco on a soft shell corn tortilla that has several ingredients, such as onion, cilantro, pico de gallo, corn and cheese. Photo: El Jinete Mexican RestaurantEl Taco Veloz
7 Martin Luther King Dr., Corryville
Taco Veloz: Here you have a soft shelled corn tortilla which has Marinated pork as well as pineapple topped with onion, cilantro, pico de gallo, and cheese. Photo: Provided by El Taco VelozCondado Tacos
195 E. Freedom Way, The Banks; 3329 Vandercar Way, Oakley; 5070 Deerfield Blvd., Mason
Plain Jane: Kewl Ranch shell, roasted chicken, fajita peppers + onions, lettuce, tomatoes, Middlefield smoked cheddar, and salsa verde | (D/GF)
Power Plant: Sweet Lucy shell with veggie chorizo + poblano peppers, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, Middlefield smoked cheddar, and dirty sauce | (Veg/D) Photo: Hailey BollingerThe Establishment
2900 Wasson Rd., Oakley
Barbacoa Taco: Beef, peppers, onions, lettuce, topped with cilantro lime ranch
Breakfast Taco: (Served Saturday and Sunday brunch only) Chorizo, scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, topped with Sriracha sour cream Photo: Provided by The EstablishmentMi Cozumel
3100 Vandercar Way, Oakley; 11700 Princeton Pike, Springdale; 8565 Winton Road, Finneytown; 511 N. Broadway St., Lebanon
If you can brave the long wait on the weekends, Mi Cozumel is an amazing place to enjoy a night. Their menu features massive imaginative margaritas (one even comes in a Patron bottle), street tacos and popular flaming fajitas. Photo: facebook.com/Mi Cozumel #3 OakleyFrida 602
602 Main St., Covington
Caramelized Brussels Sprout Taco: Caramelized brussels sprouts topped with peanut salsa and peanuts *Vegan Photo: Facebook.com//frida602The Standard
434 Main St., Covington
The dynamic duo behind popular Covington dining and drinking destinations Otto’s, Frida and Larry’s also own The Standard, which breaths life into a familiar corner in the neighborhood. The Standard’s food menu features bright and playful flavors. They serve up lunch and dinner with a weekend brunch that features dishes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch-crusted french toast and a goetta, egg and cheese sandwich. Popular cocktails like the U-Haul and Hot Rod are on-brand with the establishment’s overall theme. The Standard has both indoor and outdoor seating, with plenty of patio space beneath the garage’s canopies. Photo: Savana WillhoiteMazunte Taqueria
5207 Madison Rd., Madisonville; (Mercado) 6216 Madison Rd., Madisonville; (Centro) 611 Main St., Downtown
Chicken Tinga Tacos: Shredded chicken marinated in red tinga salsa, served with avocado salsa, morita salsa, onions and cilantro
Chorizo Tacos: House-made ground sausage served with avocado salsa, morita salsa, onions and cilantro
Veggie Tacos: Sautéed mushroom and zucchini served with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja (red), fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, goat cheese, and cilantro Calabaza Tacos (Mazunte Centro ONLY): Roasted Zucchini served with avocado salsa, rajas, ricotta, onions and cilantro Photo: Provided by Mazunte TaqueriaMashRoots
5903 Hamilton Ave., College Hill
Caribbean Plantain Cups: Indulge in Caribbean flavors with our Plantain Taco Cups (chicken, pork, and steak), your choice of veggies, and sauce! Photo: Provided by MashRootsMiamiville Trailyard
368 Center St., Loveland
Trailyard Shredded Beef Taco Photo: facebook.com/MiamivilleTrailyardBandito Food Park + Cantina
3543 Columbia Parkway, Columbia Tusculum
Caballeros-Street Tacos: Roasted pork (Carne asada) or roasted chicken (Pollo Asado), onions, cilantro, and your choice of Bandito’s signature sauce (enfuego salsa, chipotle peanut sauce, or jalapenos cream sauce) Photo: Provided by Bandito Food Park + CantinaMesa Loca
2645 Erie Ave., Hyde Park
Loco Pollo: Corn tortilla, Pulled Chicken, Lime Crema, Fiesta Mix (Corn Salsa), Purple Cabbage. Photo: Provided by Mesa LocaLALO Chino Latino
26 W Court St., Downtown
Hawaiian Chicken: Sweet soy marinated chicken, pineapple, cucumber, pico de gallo, and cilantro
Down the Street Taco: Carnitas pork, pickled onions, creamy roasted veggie and jalapeños salsa
Poblano Mushroom Sautéed poblano, mushroom, corn, spinach, queso fresco Photo: Provided by LALO Chino LatinoBebo’s Artisan Burgers and Frappes
28 W. Court St., Downtown
Baja Chicken Taco: Crispy fried chicken, Lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, house-made spicy lime ranch
Vegetarian Al Pastor Taco: Meatless al pastor, pineapple, onions, cilantro Photo: Provided by Bebo's Burgers and FrappesTortilleria Garcia
5917 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; 11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale; 4200 Aero Dr., Mason
Carnitas Taco: Cilantro, onion, lime, & choice of salsa.
Barbacoa Taco: Cilantro, onion, lime, & choice of salsa.
Roasted Carrot & Cauliflower Taco: Cilantro, onion, lime, & choice of salsa. Photo: Provided by Tortilleria GarciaLucius Q
1131 Broadway, Pendleton
Hawaiian Smoked Carnitas: Sweet chili braised pork with pineapple salsa, mango cream, and spicy Takis on a warm flour tortilla. Photo: Provided by Lucius QTaco Oso
5350 Medpace Way, Madisonville
Barbacoa: Guajillo braised brisket, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, house-made chipotle mayo Photo: Provided by Taco OsoTaco Fuerte
5 Orphanage Rd., Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Cinci Chili Taco: A Cincinnati staple in taco form! Flour or corn tortilla, Cincinnati chili seasoned ground beef crumbles, atop a bed of shredded cheddar, with a sliced beef frank topped with diced onions and mustard.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Taco: This delectable dessert taco is here just in time for fall. Pumpkin pie and cheesecake chunks on a cinnamon sugar coated flour tortilla topped with whipped cream, cinnamon dusting and a caramel drizzle. Photo: Provided by Taco FuerteVeracruz Mexican Grill
3108 Price Ave., East Price Hill
Taco Week: Chicken pastor barbacoa beef chorizo azada Photo: Provided by Veracruz Mexican GrillRJ Four Mile Pig at RJ Cinema
4450 Eastgate South Dr., Mt. Carmel
Spicy Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork Taco: A warm soft flour tortilla filled with pulled pork and topped with pickled jalapeno, pickled red onions, queso fresco cheese, and our own spicy blackberry BBQ sauce.
Alabama Chicken Taco: A warm soft flour tortilla filled with smoked and pulled chicken, served with pickled onions and our own Alabama white BBQ sauce. Photo: Provided by RJ Four Mile Pig at RJ CinemaLori’s American Grille
1711 St. Rt. 28 Building 1, Goshen
Mejor Elote: Soft corn tortilla, our custom five steak blend ground meat, fresh street corn, avocado crema, lettuce, red salsa Photo: Provided by Lori's American Grille