The atmosphere, the decor, and the absolute best Service possible. This restaurant is sure not to…read moredisappoint. The food/cuisine top-notch. I have absolutely mad respect for this restaurant. The brussels sprouts taco is exquisite. Don't take my word for it. try it out yourself you will be amazed. Our server was top-notch professional and absolute best. You can't go wrong with Frida 602.

Tacos, queso, and spicy Margs are my three main food groups so I knew I had to check Frida's out…read morefor my birthday. The inside is so cute and fun and our server was phenomenal! She answered all our questions and kept checking on us. We started off with the queso and I have to say it is now my favorite queso I've had in the Tristate area It's not your typical queso that comes out runny. Frida's queso comes out in a mini skillet and is thick reminding me of when we lived in El Paso and had authentic Mexican food. The chips were amaziiiing too I got a shrimp taco and fish taco as my main and loved the combo of Chimichurri and pineapple salsa on the shrimp one. The fish taco was loaded with aioli which was a bit much so I couldn't really taste the fish or other toppings. I will definitely be back to try more tacos and eat my weight in queso!

Alejandra at El Rancho Grande is so good at her job I'm starting to suspect she's part waitress,…read morepart Disney character, and part caffeine shot. Walked in for tacos, accidentally got therapy, comedy, and VIP treatment. Her smile is so bright the Health Department should require SPF 30 just to sit in her section. If she ever walked into a movie theater, the projector would just give up and go home.

Food was excellent, portions were large, service was friendly and quick! There was a lot of…read moreseating and no wait for a table when we came in around 2-230. Would definitely visit again :)

Delicious tacos. It was a bit loud but my husband and I could still hear each other. Nice waitress…read more Cool looking indoor place. People complain about price but let's be real, they're unique tacos and give a good amount of food in each of them. I had zero complaints.

I really hate writing this review because I remember Agave & Rye when it first opened in Covington…read moreand I was genuinely impressed. Was it authentic Mexican food? No. But that wasn't really the point. It was creative, fun, and, most importantly, the food was GOOD. I still remember those original chips thin, crispy, fresh and almost addictive. The pico was vibrant and fresh, the flavors were balanced, and the birria was easily my favorite thing on the menu. Not every taco or dish was amazing, but I never left feeling like I'd had a bad meal. Over the years, I've probably stopped back in once a year or so, and unfortunately, each visit seemed to come with another noticeable decline in quality. Still, I kept trying it again because I remembered what Agave & Rye used to be. Then came today. We started with the crab cake bites. I'm sure there was crab somewhere in them, but the amount of cheese completely overwhelmed everything else. Then there were the chips. If you remember Agave & Rye's original chips, you'll understand my disappointment. These tasted mass-produced in the worst possible way and were nothing like what originally made them memorable. We also tried the steak egg rolls. They weren't technically inedible, but that's about the nicest thing I can say. The steak tasted frozen, the filling was mushy, and the entire thing tasted and felt like it had been prepared long before it ever reached our table. For my entrée, I ordered the Filthy Fajita, and this was where I was genuinely confused. Conceptually, I understand what they were trying to do. But the execution was dismal. The steak didn't taste or look as though it had ever touched a grill. It was pale, chewy and completely flavorless almost as if it had been boiled. Then it was piled into a mixture of onions, queso and Mexican rice that all became one big mush of textures and flavors. Had the steak actually been grilled with some char and seasoning, and had the individual ingredients maintained some texture and identity, I could probably have given the dish a 6/10. What I was served was honestly closer to a 2/10. Even the pico and salsa were disappointing. The pico was unevenly chopped with large pieces of onion overpowering everything else, and neither had the bright, fresh flavor I remembered. The salsa tasted more like puréed tomatoes than a finished salsa. My husband ordered three tacos, including the Bee's Knees and, I believe, the Alderman. His reaction was similar. The chicken was dry and tasteless, and his overall impression was that everything tasted frozen rather than freshly prepared. And that's ultimately the issue. Agave & Rye built its reputation on food that was unconventional, over the top and FUN but there was quality behind the gimmick. Somewhere along the way, that seems to have been lost. I still appreciate the atmosphere and their bar selection, but when it comes to the food, this was beyond disappointing. After giving it several chances over the years, sadly, this will likely be our last visit. I genuinely wish that weren't the case, because the Agave & Rye I remember from those early Covington days was something special.

Four of us dined on a Thursday night at 7pm. There were only three tables occupied the entire time…read moreof our dinner. The place is huge! Our server was lovely, but messed up our order, and our checks. We each ordered three different tacos and some of us got four tacos? and there were different toppings on the fish tacos? Basically, nothing was consistent, or what we actually ordered. The fried fish taco had hardly any fish in it, but I have to say the meat and chicken in the other tacos was really good. The chips and salsa are very ordinary. The servings of rice and beans were large. The margaritas are not at all authentic. They make them cutesy with a light in the bottom, WAY too much sour mix, and a huge, clunky, heavy glass. There should never be anything but tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and maybe a little simple syrup in a classic Marg. This place is two minutes from our home, but until the service and attention to detail improves, we will not be spending our money there, which is a shame because we wanted a Mexican go-to near us.

Very good! We were here for a Chowdown Cincinnati event and the food did not disappoint. Our…read morewaitress was wonderful and very helpful. Nice ambiance.

The food and service here is always really good. I…read moretypically get the street tacos and while they might be a little on the pricey side they do give you a lot of meat so imo that's fair. The chips and salsa are really good as well and taste homemade. They also have a salsa bar setup so you can try different salsas to your liking, the avocado salsa is my favorite!

Looking to try some Mexican food while here visiting to see how it compares to Mexican food in Los…read moreAngeles. Decided to give Taqueria El Comal, a bit of a mixed review for me. Starting off with the place itself and the staff. Outside as you walk up has a great outdoor patio area, lots of seating and a fire pit, pretty nice option for outdoor seating. I like the Dia De Los Muertos guy in the front as well. I did not get photos of the patio since I could only have 20 pics, but it is a very nice setup. Inside, the staff was friendly as we walked in, our server was very nice as well, made sure our drinks stayed full and checked in on us often. The restaurant itself is large, plenty of seating all around and has a nice big bar as well. Even has a white mini grand piano in the bar area. Decor is vibrant and very clean inside. Now to the food and here is where I have mixed feelings. I really liked all the salsas as well as the habanero salad, super tasty and a good spice level as well, which is sometimes hard to find when I visit. The chips were on point as well. My rice and beans I also enjoyed. Where I was let down a bit was the chicken taco, taste was decent, but in the dryer side, but I liked it. My disappointment was in the beef tacos, first it was ground beef, not what I am used to in a taco from authentic Mexican food, normally shredded, but that was not the issue, the meat itself had a very odd taste, actually kind of like soy beef or somehow a bit off, flavor of the meat spoiled the taco for me. All in all I give the place 5 stars for the outside area, the staff, interior and bar was nice. Chips and all the salsa, rice and beans as well. 4 stars for the chicken taco, good not great. 2 stars and being generous on the beef tacos though, those need a lot of work. So I averaged it to 4 stars overall, I debating between 3-4, but the rest made me go higher. I would come back again for sure, I would just avoid the beef tacos IMO. They have a ton of stuff on the menu, thus my pics, so I am sure I would find a better choice. Enjoy!

The food is amazing, I am glad to have such a good restaurant so nearby. I recommend a taco, it is…read morethe classic. The staff is very friendly and they take almost no time to cook and give you the food. The service is incredible. They always play Mexican music and the ambiance is outstanding. I come back here often.

service was slow and rude , inattentive , took our order and never came back and also never put in…read morehalf the order . and attitude the entire time .

This was some of the best Mexican food I've had here in Cincinnati!…read more I literally didn't have 1 complaint with the food. I ordered 1 of everything I wanted to try. Beef enchilada, chicken quesadilla, Mexican street corn and rice. They have sauces at the table and I fell in love with 2 of them. Also we can't forget about the drinks they were so good. I ordered the flight with a jalapeño margarita and it wasn't as spicy as I thought which was good. Then inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and they were playing music that just made you want to dance while you eat. With all the good things it was only one thing I could think of that need's some work and that's the services after we got our food it slowed down and we didn't see our server for a while and we were ready for boxes and the check. But when we got our food we were asked by a few people how'd we like the food and if we needed anything else. Just wish it stayed more consistent.

We stopped by on a Sunday for dinner and had to leave because the live band was so loud that people…read morewanted to sit in the bar area which was packed to get away. I heard it on the way in from the parking lot. We sat in there and it was still loud so we left. People were looking for seats and a couple left at the same time as we did. I don't believe they get the point as people ask to sit away from the music so they can talk and enjoy their dinner. This is why we stopped going to other Mexican restaurants.

I met a group of friends at this restaurant for an impromptu get together on a Friday evening. Was…read morenot sure what to expect as I had never been there before. It was not too busy so we were able to get sat fairly quick. The food was tasty and came out relatively fast. I would compare it to most local Mexican restaurants with a bit more flare and decor. The artwork on the walls were beautiful and noticed they have an upper level to eat as well. Service was good with no one at the table with any complaints. I recommend giving this restaurant a try, especially when you're hungry for Mexican food strikes.

I ordered the Rancho sampler and I have no complaints. Everything was flavorful and I definitely…read morethis it is worth the price for the amount of food you get. I also ordered the daiquiri and it was so good the people at my table said they should have gotten that too. I came out to celebrate a friends birthday and they made sure to celebrate her as well with a free dessert. Can't wait to come back.