Fun to update a review that I wrote NINE years ago! How is that possible? Anyway, Bakersfield still crushing it. Still love the short rib taco, but there are some amazing new items on the menu since the last time I was there. The chicken empanadas are the meatiest empanadas I've had in town, delicious and a pretty good deal at 3/$11. Perfect for sharing, on their own, it's a meal. They also now serve a basic crunchy taco, but unfortunately, they only come in orders of 4 so couldn't try those and the empanadas. I guess I'll have to come back. Oh noooo! Keep an eye on the promotions from Thunderdome around the holidays for some discount gift certificates too. Bakersfield still delivers great food at a solid value after 14 years. read more

Bakersfield OTR - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a cute taco place in OTR! We were seated on the patio and it was perfect for a summer dinner. The tacos look small but they loadddd them so for the price point it's an amazing deal. Super fresh and high quality. We also got the salsa trio and they were spicy, fresh, and unique. Loved this place! read more

This is my third visit to Bakersfield OTR. First review I have yet to have anything bad from here. You can never go wrong with the stuffed poblano. The sauce is spicy, but it is made to perfection. The red beans and rice are also good but a little dry for my taste. Nothing that can't be washed down with a little beer our server Maddie was attentive and kind our food came out quickly despite being a busy Friday evening. We ate outside and got to do a lot of people watching. read more

Bakersfield OTR - Red beans and rice and stuffed poblano - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This is such a cute restaurant! The tacos are delicious. The salsas are amazing. The chips are perfect. The drinks are yummy. I will be back! read more

Bakersfield OTR - Fish taco, huitlacoche taco - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went and grabbed a quick dinner and the food was good as always. We got a total of five tacos for under $30 and chips and dip so I think that's a steal. You can see in my pictures. They aren't skimpy on the toppings either so you can really get full. The service was good and the food came out quick. It was a very chill day today. I can't wait to go back. read more

Bakersfield OTR - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Always yummy & margs are great. Sat outside this past time we went. Vibes are always good! read more

Bakersfield OTR - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My wife and I were on vacation in Cincinnati for a long weekend and visited a lot of restaurants, this was our last. I entered the darkish establishment and sat at the bar and the place was already starting to get busy. I ordered a Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA to start and in comes in a smallish glass, but is is delicious and packs a wallop at 9% I was to have one more IPA with my meal, that was equally as good. I got three tacos, which were. Short Rib - Braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, white onion, radish, cilantro Cochinita Pibil - Achiote‑braised pork, black beans, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco Al Pastor - Chile‑marinated pork, pineapple, pickled white onion, cilantro They were all wonderful and juicy and full of flavor. The short rib had a nice little kick to it, not too spicy, but just enough to make you notice. The people around us were ordering lots of margaritas, which looked all good and everyone seemed to be having a great time. They did have a great group menu too that for a price fix, it came with a bunch of dips and six tacos. It looked like a pretty good deal. Great place for dinner in Cincinnati. read more

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Bakersfield is an OTR staple for tacos and margaritas. On my most recent visit, I came for lunch with a group of friends. We ordered pretty much every dip on the menu and shared them all. My favorite was the queso. I also ordered a classic Bakersfield margarita. It is the perfect blend of tangy and sweet. For my lunch I had a fish taco and a short rib taco. They were both delicious. Our waitress was fine, but not great. All in all it was a great experience. read more

Bakersfield OTR - Classic margarita - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing tacos, chips and salsa, and queso! It was a family lunch and we shared our apps. Plentiful portions for the price. Everything tasted so fresh and full of flavor. Our server was fairly quiet but helpful. Parking is tricky, as there aren't many street places available. Be prepared to pay about $10 in the nearby lot. This is probably one of my faves in OTR. read more

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Went to a concert in Cincinnati. This was literally one of the only places still open, not buy much. Everything closes so early in Cincy. The service was super fast. None of this food was made fresh you can tell they just heated it up. However with a little of thier house hot sauce it was good and shockingly flavorable. Definitely a dive bar type situation. Great if you want to meet a friend for drinks and small bites. read more

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We had tickets at Memorial Hall and decided to give Bakersfield OTR a try. The restaurant is in easy walking distance from the theater, so if you're in the mood for tacos... here you go. The restaurant is cute and pretty large, with two rooms that go from the front to the back of the building. We started with chips and guacamole, which was tasty. Our server helped us decide what tacos to try. We each ordered three. All six came out together on one plate. It was difficult to tell which was which and how they synced up with what we ordered. I can't say with certainty what we ordered or which tacos each of us ate, but they were good. I also ordered the Johnny Salad, easily the best thing on the menu. Ordering a salad may some counter intuitive at a taco spot, but this salad was fantastic. I can't recommend it highly enough. I believe I had an ESPRESSO HORCHATA - espolon blanco tequila, licor 43, cold brew, punt e mes, horchata, bitters. It was very tasty indeed. If you're in the area and in the mood for tacos, Bakersfield OTR offers a nice selection. read more

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Stopped in here for lunch with the fam. Don't prefer tall chairs and the table for 4 was pretty cramped. Wish we had more space. Server was super friendly though. Prices were reasonable and the cocktails were tasty and not too strong. Guacamole was thick and chunky, which I love, and can't go wrong with queso. Since they were getting chips and dips I only got to try one taco so I wouldn't be over full. Everyone had something different and were happy. I went with shrimp and it was delicious. Never mind a little mess as long as it tastes good. Would come back for drinks and tacos for sure. read more

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This place is always amazing. Food is delicious. Service is good. Ice Tea was cold, margaritas were tasty. It was nice and cozy without too much noise. Patio was open with great vibes. read more

I had a group of 6 walk in today during dinner time and were immediately seated. We ordered lots of different food and everyone enjoyed their meals. The staff are friendly and the decor is fun! read more

Bakersfield OTR - Huitlacoche and fish tacos - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It's been a few years since my last review of Bakersfield. Food and margaritas are still amazing. I was disappointed they sat our large party of 14 at a table that was too small. We called ahead and they said they had room. If you go, definitely order the guacamole. read more

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The food and service was amazing. I was so surprised to hear they were kid friendly with kids menus which sweetened the night. However, they didn't have a changing station in the women's bathroom so when I had to change my toddler that was a huge turn off. You can't claim to be family friendly and not have a basic changing station. read more

I'm new to Cincinnati so for my birthday I wanted to go out for food somewhere new to me. My husband has good memories of Bakersfield so we went. We mainly just wanted chips and margs. So I'd love to come back for their tacos. But the chips were really good! We had queso and guac, both in point. We shared a pitcher of margaritas which was good! The service was awesome. She even gave me a free shot for my birthday which was unexpected and super kind. I'd absolutely come back. Just a note their menu isn't big and they mainly focus on tacos. But it's easy to see why this place is a favorite. read more

The atmosphere is great. The tacos are very small, so get 3-4. (Not complaining, just saying) All of the ingredients were fresh. I'm glad we stopped here on our trip. No regrets. read more

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We loved the queso & guacamole with chips and the carnitas and pollo verde tacos were delicious! Highly recommend getting the original margarita and the ambience is so fun / great music! Our waiter was very attentive and did a great job recommending different tacos. Definitely will come again! read more

Solo date afternoon and needed a place to go where I could unwind and journal. Unexpectedly great Sunday afternoon brunch! It wasn't crowded, I sat at the bar and had a spicy lime margarita with tajin rim, chips and guacamole and a couple tacos. The bartender was attentive and friendly without being intrusive and good service was super quick! read more

Bakersfield OTR - Chips and Guacamole Spicy lime margarita - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Went to Bakersfield OTR today for a bachelorette party just for drinks. Keep that in mind for my review. We arrived around 12:30 pm and sat at the bar. The staff at Bakersfield OTR really want to ensure that you have the best experience possible. I really appreciate how much they made us feel welcome. We were not only celebrating a bachelorette but a birthday as well and they treated them to some shots. Such a cute restaurant and drinks were very good. We tried the Honeydew margarita which was not my favorite but after talking to both Holly and David were able to get a drink that we LOVED. I highly recommend the Pineapple margarita. It's so good. Thank you so much to both of their staff members and the manager for making our experience a great one. Will be back next time for food read more

3.5 Stars. Small Tacos - Medium Price. ($4.50 per taco) The Al Pastor is a fantastic taco and I will be recreating at home. The fish taco was also pretty good. Two filled me up - along with chips and salsa - but I wish there was a deal to get 3 tacos for $12 or something similar. The vibes are what you would expect - clean, Mexican bar with booth seating. Our server was the best of the best. Honest. Funny. Quick. Great customer service all around. Could not ask for better! read more

It's margarita degrees outside! Being able to go to new restaurants as they open are cool. But being able to visit the OG, and they still deliver is top tier. This is the start of OTR for me. One the first restaurants I visited , no other taco spots were downtown. I wanted that old thing back for taco Tuesday this week. Nothing fancy just good food and good service like it should be. Also don't skip out on the rooftop area. It's usually quiet cause nobody knows about it. This place has 3 bars , plenty of seating for pre- gaming, or girls Night . Are you really even a foodie if you never been here? read more

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Always a good time here! I was so happy that I was able to get a table last minute just before the FC game. Perfect place for a few tacos and margaritas with fellow FC fans. read more

I heard so many great things about this restaurant and finally decided to check it out. Despite it being a busy Thursday night, we didn't have reservations but were seated at the bar. The service there was excellent, and we enjoyed the chips and guacamole to start. I ordered two tacos, though I'd recommend three since they're on the smaller side. The tacos were decent, but a bit pricey for the portion size. read more

Bakersfield OTR - Chips and Guacamole - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I was underwhelmed by the salsa and my tacos. We were recommended this place from a local and I personally prefer onion, cilantro and corn tortillas for my tacos. My friend enjoyed her meal more than I did but she is vegetarian so we did order different meals. Maybe I'll have to give them another try! read more

Wow what a great place. Ambiance is great, service was great and the food...wow I'll be back maybe more than once. read more

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After a busy day of exploring Cincinnati, it was time for a drink and some food. I let Guy Fieri lead the way and ended up at the OTR location of Bakersfield. Super busy with a queue for tables but I was able to get a seat at the bar immediately. Great service there and a full menu, so I'd recommend that for you. Starting off with a plate of chips and salsa, the chips are delicious. Light with salt, served warm and with both red and green salsa. I think there's a hole in the bottom of the bowl because I looked down and they were gone. I'm not sure how that happened! For second course, I got the roasted cauliflower which was awesome. Bathed in queso and some heat from the poblano peppers, it was delicious and quite filling. If there was "healthy" in here, it got swamped by the amazing cheese sauce. Yum! And then third course, a short rib taco. It was insane. Loaded with braised short rib ad absolutely delicious. I nearly forgot the classic margarita served in a Mason jar with a salted rim. It's good that I have a nice walk back to the van to sober up a bit before driving! [Review 20499 overall - 226 in Ohio - 1480 of 2023.] read more

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I visited Bakersfield for the first time this past Sunday with some friends and it was an amazing experience! Kelly took great care of us and did an overview of the food and drink options. She recommended the empanadas which were to die for!! We shared the chicken empanadas, short rib queso, and I had the baja shrimp tacos. All were excellent. We will definitely be back to watch more football! read more

Bakersfield is always consistent in their food and it continues to be great every time! They definitely have enough menu items to try something new for each visit and I'm never let down. The short rib taco is definitely my favorite-- the fish taco is a close second (if you're looking for spice!) If you come here, it is a MUST to get The Trio & their Queso! Bakersfield is great for lunch or dinner! read more

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Bakersfield always hits! Beautiful Friday night, sat on the patio/sidewalk area outside. Waitress was super friendly and attentive. I've had the Milanesa torta a couple times and this was easily the best one, soft bread, crispy chicken, and fresh salsa verde on the side. Friends had tacos which are always on point, short rib was the crowd favorite. This place never disappoints and is now easier to get a table because they expanded and took over the building next door (formerly Kruegers)! read more

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When I order something online for pick up, I don't need you to gaslight me into your cooking abilities. I don't need you to lie to me about how much time it's going to take for you to cook this food since I'm not sitting there waiting for it. I'm at home comfortable when you lie like Bakersfield does, and say my food will be ready for pick up 10 minutes before it actually is, that pisses me off. (if you're on the side of well, it's 10 minutes and food service. What does it actually matter? Then why doesn't the restaurant be honest with the amount of time it's going to take. It's just 10 minutes. Is it because it's embarrassing that it took you 20 minutes for two tacos and a chips and queso, probably but at least it's honest.) read more

The vibes seemed nice and relaxed. We ordered takeout ahead. We arrived home with no napkins or utensils in sight. We liked the beans and the taquitos. The Al pastor and shrimp tacos were average. The short rib, carnitas and two different chicken tacos were all dry and had no juiciness to the meat texture. I personally didn't care for the queso, it was a bit stiff and under seasoned. read more

Stopped in on a nice Saturday for a quick lunch. We started with the Trio - two salsas (red and green) and guacamole, with a side of chips for dipping. Their guacamole is A+. For my meal, I ordered three tacos - the Baja shrimp, the pollo rojo, and the braised short rib. All three were excellent. Hard to choose a favorite. My wife tried the pollo verde and the braised short rib. For her, the short rib was the overwhelming favorite. Service was excellent, and food was brought out in short order. Really enjoyed our experience here! Would definitely come back! read more

Bakersfield OTR - Braised short rib taco - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

One of my favorite taco places! Always delicious and a good time. Their service is friendly and the atmosphere is lively. They have a mix of bar seating, high tops, and picnic table style seating inside and a cute rooftop and patio outside as well. If you're a queso fan, you have to try theirs! They also have delicious salsas. On Tuesday we love their $3 tacos, but other days I tend to get their carnitas taquitos. Everything tastes great. Their margaritas and Palomas are delicious as well, and I love that they also have cava. This will continue to be a go-to! read more

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It's a decent place to pick up Americanized tacos in the city. There were plenty of tables available on a nice Sunday afternoon for lunch. Our server was very friendly and quick to get our order. I'd recommend 3 tacos per person. We got the al pastor, crispy shrimp and fish tacos. The al pastor was a little too sweet and missed a smoky chipotle flavor. The fish taco was pretty dry but the slaw did bring the tacos some flavor. The crispy taco was my favorite- the chipotle lime crema brought the taco together. But for $4.50 per taco, there wasn't anything that stood out for me to come back. read more

Bakersfield OTR - Crispy Baja Shrimp, Al Pastor, Fish, Short Rib - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best guacamole in town, and a wide array of excellent tacos. Always good service. This is a favorite dinner spot for my whole family. My only complaint is that every time they refresh the menu they remove my favorite thing. I've had several favorites disappear, and I'm always crushed when they update the menu until I find a new favorite. I'll forgive them, though, since they have so many good choices. Perhaps this is just their way of keeping me from getting in a rut. read more

Excellent dinning experience! Came across this restaurant while walking around Cincinnati downtown. With an calm and rustic atmosphere this restaurant has some phenomenal tacos and margheritas. Services was outstanding. If you are in the area give this place a try. You will enjoy every bite of it. Cheers! read more

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Great cocktails and service. The food was pretty good - not the standout I was expecting from the reviews but it was ok. We had a reservation since we were seeing a play nearby - so we were seated immediately. Service - other than the bar - was prompt. We ordered cocktails. Then read over the menu. Ordered an appetizer. Then had it delivered, ate half of it and then ordered our tacos before we ever got our drinks from the bar. But the cocktails were fabulous! Espresso Horchata for my daughter and the Caballero Old Fashioned for me. My daughter was told by a friend that that tacos were tiny. The waitress told us the tacos were tiny before we ordered. Still, we were surprised by how small they really are. We looked at the photos shared in reviews and they're $4.5 each - so, we thought they would be a smaller street taco size. The tacos are brought out on a pizza pan and sat on a raised stand. So, all the photos - including mine - are shot from above. They look almost double in size in the photos than they actually are. I ordered two tacos, my daughter ordered three. We also ordered the Esquites appetizer. We left still hungry. If it wasn't for the nacho chips , that were suggested by the server to go with the Esquites, we would've been starving. We both ordered the Pollo Verde taco and the Short Rib taco. My daughter also had the Fish taco, which she didn't finish due to not caring for it much. As far as the flavor of tacos - they're ok. The short rib and the chicken were both dry and lacking in flavor. The tiny shells fell apart - so eating with the hands became very messy. We did like the Esquites appetizer, which paired well with the crispy nachos. Overall - the place is lively and has great cocktails. The service was great and the food was ok. read more

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Best taco and margaritas in Cincy! We came here some food per our friend recommendation. It was described as ,"You can choose anything on the menu, and it will be good!" Little did I know that this place will blow my mind. Their margaritas are housemade on the rocks. It is very tasty and very strong. Be careful. It's so tasty you won't even know you're drinking alcohol-but in a good way. I had the pineapple margarita that had a pineapple wedge. It immediately brought me back to the beach! The tacos, I recommend their short ribs and al pastor. Both were meaty, juicy, and delightful. Also, we had the short rib queso. As a cheese lover, it has been broiled with crumbled queso fresco on top and radish slices. I asked for an extra side of pickled peppers and radishes - that my friends were game changers! The flavor and textures were a perfect dance in my mouth. Moreover, the service was superb! Our waitress was attentive and introduced us to the menu. She even split the margarita into two smaller glasses for my date and I to share. The manager was super sweet, too. She told me Guy Fieri visited their restaurant a couple of weeks ago and offered to show us his picture and signature. I was grateful for how warm they treat their customers here. The music was the vibe, there was outdoor seating, and their napkins were 5 a star. Yes, I said napkins. I knew as soon as I picked one napkin that this place was going above and beyond. read more

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