Hidden gem 30-50min northeast of Cleveland: authentic Mexican street tacos here are absolutely…read moreworth venturing out to Painesville. Fully loaded tacos at great prices with a variety of meats - make sure to bring cash. We tried the al pastor, chorizo, and bistec -- all made fresh to order, piping hot, and bursting with flavor.

Authentic food! Fast service and tastes so good! Great prices as well, highly recommend!read more

Located inside the grocery store, there is a small room to the right with very limited seating and…read morecounter space. There are also a couple tables and chairs outside, at least with warm weather. These tacos are SO GOOD and the price cannot be beat, $2.50 for steak and as you see, they are a good size and don't scrimp on the filling. It smelled so delicious I started eating and forgot to snap a pic for yelp! I don't make it up to the area much but if I ever do, you can bet I am going to stop by and snag more.

Ok, so we came upon this place by accident. Was in the area with my kids when we decided we could…read moreeat, but didn't necessarily want a proper sit-down dinner. We wanted something good and quick... and cheap. And at $2 a taco, this place definitely did the trick. They have a wide assortment of authentic taco fillings. We didn't get to try all of them, but everything we had was really good. This just means we need to come back and try more tacos! Everything is made to order and it's just a few minutes wait for super fresh and tasty food! Not a whole lot of seating area and they were pretty busy, so we took ours to go. Why is it that the hole-in-the-wall places always have the best food?? Definitely seeking El Senor next time we're in the area!

Their burritos are so good! I didn't even have time to snap a photo before digging in. My husband…read moreand I used to live in California, where we were spoiled with amazing Mexican food, and it's been tough finding anything that compares here. Cocina Elvis comes pretty darn close to those Cali standards! The burrito was perfectly balanced -- generous with the meat, flavorful salsa, and all at such an affordable price. Honestly, it doesn't get better than that.

Absolutely fabulous! Great flavors and service. I already…read morewant to go back after another hike on the Greenway Corridor.

This place is horrible they have a waiter who just shows off to customers & over charges then after…read morethey had a few alcohol drinks. I don't recommend to go . Their food is not so great.

Amazing salsa with home made chips that are complimentary. We got a side of guacamole that was made…read moreto order. Very authentic. I had Al Pastor tacos with a side of rice and beans. Rice was moist and perfectly seasoned. The beans were also homemade. Excellent. Meaty tacos. Very enjoyable. Very casual restaurant. Prompt service.

For the most authentic Mexican street tacos in greater Cleveland area, I highly recommend hopping…read moreover a county and going to Painesville for your tacos. It is fully worth the 30-50min drive (depending on where you are in Cleveland). This and La Mexicana in are the best tacos you'll get in the state having been in Cleveland for 6 years and traveled to Columbus many times. This one is attached to a Mexican grocery store! We got individual tacos but they have combos available as well and very affordable. We got al pastor, costilla (ribs), and barbacoa. All cooked ready to order, hot and flavorful. If you're used to a pineapple al pastor, that's not what they serve here, so a bit of a different flavor profile. I was pleasantly surprised by the costilla (ribs) - super tender and packed with flavor. They take cash and card. Has bathrooms and ample parking. Not much else going on in the city, but we always stop by the headlands state beach park (one of the best beaches in the area) when we come for tacos and stop by the TJs on the way back to get some groceries.

Food was authentic and delicious. Fresh ingredients, cooked to order. It will be my go to when in…read morePainesville.

Found this place 4 years ago after moving to the area and still one of our favorites. I'm a salsa…read moresnob after living 9 years in Texas. Try ALL their salsas, they are all great!

Good service. Delicious food. A little pricey but so worth the $$$. My husband and I had a meal on…read moretheir patio. Excellent.

AUTHENTIC!!! I felt like I was eating street food right in Mexico. Only open Friday/Saturday 5 pm…read moreto 11 pm. Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. They had tortas, tacos and quesadillas. All tortillas were home made and so was the bread for the tortas. The stand was outside with outside tables. Perfect day to eat outside. Even the music was traditional Mexican. If they say it is not spicy it is!! It does have a good strong kick in my opinion. I would drive 50 minutes to eat here again.

Everything was fantastic! Ordered the chicken michoacan. So many tasty veggies and delicious…read morechicken in sauce served sizzling. Also got the refried beans topped with melted cheese and rice. Chips and excellent salsa were great. The small classic margaritas was just the right size for me! Highly recommend this family restaurant.

What an amazing place I was so surprised when my food came out and it was literally on fire I…read morewasn't camera ready! But then the cheese did you watch the clip, soooooo cheesy! We sat at the bar, vibes were cool even just looking out the window I kinda felt outta place like I was on vacation and not in a strip mall. (

This is one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants around. The owner stated that they take the…read moretime to cook their food the same way they do at home, with love. And it shows in the presentation and flavors. Great service, friendly staff. Highly recommend!

My brother's favorite local Mexican restaurant so took him for his birthday. Enjoyed the fresh…read morechips and shrimp fajitas. Enough for two people for sure. Good friendly service. On a Monday night, conversation friendly ambiance. Tex Mex food choices. Enjoy!

the food is always hot and fresh! the service is amazing!…read more the aroma walking up to the door, just draws you in. I take my mom here. my friends here. one of my most favorite places to eat!!

Just popped in for lunch as I was in town at a nursery. The place is huge! I wanted takeout, so I…read morewas directed into the bar - which, oddly, is behind a glass door - sectioned off from the restaurant. It was about 2:15pm, and there weren't many people there. The bartender/host was super friendly. I ordered shrimp tacos, which he said were "really good." Hurrah! I waited maybe 10 minutes, and a trio of piping hot corn tortillas (my fave) packed with shrimp and peppers & onions were ready. Chips, a small container of freshly made salsa, and a large container of Spanish rice came with it. I was kinda shocked at the large bag I was handed. The food was good. The shrimp fresh; the peppers and onions cooked perfectly. It needed something - guacamole? Cilantro? Still, the tacos were good. The salsa - while fresh - needed something, too - a bit more cilantro? It just lacked a bit of flavor. All in all, though, it was a good lunch. If I'm back in town, I'd definitely go again.