Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to . Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Cincinnati?
To find out, turned to to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Cincinnati. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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#29. Cancun
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: not available
- Address: 11997 Chase Plz, Cincinnati, OH 45240-1943
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#28. Rincon Mexicano Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (63 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4450 Eastgate Blvd Unit F5 Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45245-1532
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#27. El Rancho Grande
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (15 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 6475 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236-2364
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#26. Mesa Loca
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (15 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2645 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2039
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#25. Tostado's
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (27 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3500 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2150
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#24. El Taco Veloz
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7 Martin Luther King Dr E, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2009
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#23. El Pueblo
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4270 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-6612
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#22. El Coyote
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (168 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7404 State Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230-2159
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#21. Django Western Taco
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (54 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223-2678
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#20. Cactus Pear Restaurant
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#19. La Jaiba Seafood and Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11941 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-2019
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#18. The Comet
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 4579 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223-1752
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#17. El Rancho
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11765 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241-2038
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#16. Veracruz Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3108 Price Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205-1927
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#15. El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (55 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4590 Cornell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
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#14. Frida 602
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 602 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1332
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#13. El Jinete
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (51 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10780 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-3213
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#12. La Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (80 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 642 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071-1811
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#11. Lalo
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (51 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 26 W Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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#10. Taqueria Mercado
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#9. jefferson social ohio
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (96 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3438
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#8. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 195 E Freedom Way Across the street from the Reds Hall of Fame, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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#7. Agave & Rye
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (87 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 635 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011-2421
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#6. Gomez Salsa
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (66 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 107 E 12th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7203
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#5. Tortilleria Garcia
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#4. Agave & Rye
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209-1287
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#3. Nada
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (949 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 600 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2511
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#2. Bakersfield OTR
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (374 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1213 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7287
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#1. Mazunte Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (250 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5207 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227-1481
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