Keep coming back to this place, food is great…read more I always stop here when I'm close by.

First time picking up breakfast here. We have had several tacos that were absolutely great…read morepreviously so decided to try breakfast burritos. I enjoy breakfast burritos especially Farmer Boy's breakfast burritos in California. Service has always been pleasant here. This time we ordered through the app for pick up. Torchy's has always been clean with the music a little loud but it's not unbarable How will Torchy's stack up let's see: Wrangler - would get it again. Bacon/egg with some added sauces happy we tried it Potato/egg -delicious - will get it again.

Currently El Cardenal Taqueria is parked/located in front of Streetside Brewery. I'm so glad that…read moreit's Mexican street food because it pairs well with the beers. Plus I can't turn down a good taco truck. Their menu is simple. They offer tacos (even for vegetarians) burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, loaded nachos, sides (rice, beans and sauces), soft drinks and on the weekends, brunch until noon. My fiancée and I already been here twice and I absolutely love the street tacos. I always get two chicken and the chorizo. The tomatillo green sauce to put on my tacos is fire. For quesadilla, I love the chorizo. My fiancée likes to get one of each. Steak, chicken and chorizo. His favorite sauce is the chipotle. Smoky and have a good kick. Ingredients are super fresh and grilled to perfection with the perfect seasonings. I highly recommend this place. Writing this review is making me hungry and want to pay them a visit right now. So good.

I ordered from the brightly painted El Cardenal Taqueria food truck at the Hyde Park Art Show this…read moreweekend. The woman taking my order was polite and helpful -- when I asked how long it would take, she said, "not even 5 minutes." I walked a little more of the Art Show and came back & my 3 carne asada tacos were done soon afterwards. The meat was very tender and the helping ample. I only wished there were more embellishments. I got meat, cilantro, and onions, with lime slices on the side -- how about sour cream, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes as well? But it was very tasty.

I eat fajitas twice a week as I travel across 9 states. This is hands down the best fajitas I've…read moreever had. The pico de gallo is especially amazing. Ramiro was an amazing server! -Texas Fajitas were amazing. -Pico especially good. -amazing ambience 10/10

The food here is delicious. The wait staff are awesome. I…read morehad to leave early because this restaurant is too damn loud. Every time I've enjoyed food here, I've had to leave early due to the noise. No one in my party could hear each other at our table. Maybe a table outside would be better?

Had the best food! The service was amazing! Our server, best of all time! She was super helpful…read morewith suggestions on what too choose! I would 100% go again!

My favorite taco spot in the city--hands-down the best! Nothing beats the self-serve condiment bar…read more This entire plate of 3 hefty tacos was only $10.25. Super filling, fresh, and delicious!

Delicious! Always fantastic service. Walked in and walked right out with my food. Mild salsa is…read moreamazing and I always get Al pastor. Vibe of the place is very friendly. Go here weekly because it's that good. Would recommend.

The best Latin restaurant I found in Midwest. I lived Caribbean and South Florida, this spot…read more tamales

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.

10/10 Friendly…read morestaff, great food, and great ambiance. Chicken street tacos and refried beans were very good.

This place surprised us! We have driven by it a zillion times, but never stopped. Friends of ours…read morechose to go, and called us to come meet them. Our server was attentive and friendly. The booths were comfortable. The menu, like in most Mexican places, is way too long and big. I always order fajitas at a new place as a barometer for quality. Well, quality I got. The flaming cheese fajitas with chicken and steak was a large portion with tender pieces of both meats that had a great grill flavor. There were plenty of mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and pepper slices to accompany the meat. The rest of the table had the quesadillas, a huge burrito, and the chili relleno. Everyone loved their dishes. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you are offered. We will go back!!! Highly recommend. I usually take pics, but was distracted by conversation.

I was born and lived in California for the majority of my 60+ years, and visit California often, as…read morea result I base all Mexican food places on what I have known my entire life. Finding a great Mexican restaurant is beyond difficult for me so I often make my own at home. I still try my best to find a place. It's a Saturday afternoon and the place is empty. That does. It always indicate if the place is good or bad. A few people came in after we ordered, a good sign. The service was very quick though most important pleasant. We ordered a veggie and a carne aada burrito. Unfortunately the burritos were cold. Could be the sour cream. The burritos had flavor though I am disappointed they were not hot. I'm happy I had medium salsa there was not as much flavor as I am use to. Yes, I have had better burritos but for the area these are much better than the most. The tables could be wiped down more. It's not pleasant walking past dirty tables looking for clean one. Will I give this place another try? Maybe

Yummy, a better version of Chipotle imo. Nice sized servings, friendly staff, and a few options the…read moreother places dont have. They also serve alcohol if thats your thing. Very delicious Plenty of parking and seating. You may wanna pull on up and check it out.

Passed this many times and we decided to stop in as we were looking for a new Mexican restaurant to…read moretry. I was glad we stopped in. They seated us right away and took our drink order. The waiter explained what was popular and told us must try's next time. The salsa was good, not chunky but it had a good flavor. The food came out and we were surprised how big the burritos were. And the were very tasty and the chicken had a good flavor. My wife never gets chicken because she likes ground beef but they didn't have that as a choice so she went with chicken. She liked the chicken so much that will be the protein of choice next time we go. We will definitely go back and I think this place will be one of our favorite Mexican restaurant that we will frequent. Service was great and they kept our drinks filled and were very friendly.

Great food with clean and friendly environment. It's our go to date night place…read more It wants more letters but that's all I have.

This is one of my all-time favorite hidden taco spots in the Cincinnati area! I've had my fair…read moreshare of tacos while traveling around the country, but it's hard to beat the quality and price here. The tacos come on blue corn tortillas that are double-layered, super soft, and chewy. They really stuff the tacos to the brim, so you're definitely getting your money's worth. The staff are also incredibly generous and friendly. Some of them may not speak fluent English, but they're always so helpful and do their best to make sure you get what you need. And if you want an even better deal, Wednesdays are $2 taco days! I always end up grabbing a bunch to bring home for friends and family. It's honestly one of my favorite ways to feed a group without breaking the bank. The only thing to keep in mind is that the restaurant is a little out of the way and tucked away, and there isn't a dedicated parking lot. Street parking is your best option, but don't let that deter you--the tacos are worth the trip!

This place is so good man. Fresh ingredients, good flavor, and incredible value. Their salsa is…read moreaddicting. Very friendly service, plenty of seating, comfortable interior. My favorite taco spot in the area.