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    El Nopal

    3.7 (43 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    EL NOPAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Maggie D.

    Went here on a weeknight and were the only people here. I'm vegetarian and gluten free, which is usually very easy to accommodate for at Mexican restaurants. I asked for the vegetarian quesadilla but with a corn tortilla. The waiter said he didn't know if they had them or not, which is the first time I've heard that at a Mexican restaurant, and that he would check. He never came back, so when the food came, I asked if it was a corn tortilla. He said yes, but I just knew it wasn't, so I asked another worker and hen also said yes while they both smiled at each other. I only ate the inside of the quesadilla but that was actually very good. They also give regular and spicy salsa with the appetizer chips. Overall, if you have any food sensitivities or preferences, this place is not safe for you.

    Menu as of July 2021
    Kate F.

    Decent little restaurant. Nice atmosphere. Food was not my favorite Mexican in Cincinnati but it hit the spot just fine.

    Matt M.

    My second visit to El Nopal was just as successful as the first. The restaurant looked super snazzy and the service was satisfactory. The complimentary chips and salsa were good although it just tasted like salsa out of a jar. Their version of Chori-Queso was a solid effort. They focused more on tasty queso rather than putting lots of chorizo in it but it really worked well. For my main course I tried the Pollo Mole. It is a grilled chicken breast topped with their Mole sauce and comes with a cheese enchilada and Spanish rice. Mole sauce is the Mexican sauce that is made with chocolate among other things. It does have a tad of sweet to it but is more like a brown Sesame sauce. It worked really well on the perfectly cooked and juicy grilled chicken breast. The enchilada was fine and I really like their Spanish rice as it has tons of awesome flavour. This was some delicious food and I have nothing bad to say about this visit. Good stuff.

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    Bry P.

    I really wanted a Taco Salad so I decided to order to go and try out this place. I was please surprised. The taco salad was full of meat and veggies and they did not skimp on the serving. The gentlemen who brought my food to me was very friendly and dressed professional. The inside seemed clean from what I saw. They are opened later than the other Mexican restaurants which is nice. My salad also included a huge bag of Tortilla chips which were tasty as well. They packed everything neat and ordinarily. I also ordered a Chimichanga side because I wanted to try something new. It looked amazing but unfortunately I reheated to long and burnt it so I wasn't able to try.

    Laurie P.

    The salsa and chips were great especially the spicy salsa! The queso was yummy and not watered down!! Chimichangas could have been a little crunchier, but it was good. Husbands food was good but I can't remember the name of the meal. Wait staff was awesome!

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    Absolutely the WORST Mexican food I've ever attempted to eat. Horrible service as well. Think that's the last time going there.

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    I love El Nopal. The staff is friendly and their salsa is my favorites in this area. This is my go to for Mexican food.

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    6 years ago

    So yummy!! I am confused why there weren't more people for lunch today. Food was perfect, clean and they have WiFi. I'm in!!

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    Love the menu and the service is amazing and friendly. They also have a great bar if you just want…read morean appetizer and a beverage.

    I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this spot until now. Since I went with my boss recently, I have a…read moreperfect excuse to do it now. I talked him into lunch here and he said he hadn't been in a LONG time, and overall, we were both very impressed. I mean, it was good before, but they've really stepped up their game since my last visit. The inside is still the same, lots of comfortable seating, and a very laid back atmosphere. Their food menu seemed larger than I recall with lots more tasty options. Their libations menu seemed larger too. We started with the classic chips and salsa along with an order of fresh guacamole. Both the salsa and the guac were excellent with a nice jalapeno kick. I couldn't stop eating both and it was tough to choose which I liked more. For our mains, my boss ordered a bowl of Azteca soup and two chicken tamales, and I ordered the tacos al pastor. We didn't wait long at all before it was all ready. My boss's soup was HUGE and he really enjoyed it as well as the tamales. My al pastor was some of the best I've had in a while and I liked that they had big chunks of pineapple in it instead of tiny pieces like many places. It also had a nice spicy kick that made my nose run a little. Totally worth it though. I really forgot how good this place is so this lunch was a great reminder. I think I'll be bringing my lady along next time for a meal and some margaritas.

    El Nopal - mexican - Updated May 2026

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