Mazunte Centro - Just Not It! I really wanted to give Mazunte Centro another shot, but honestly, I should've trusted my memory. I came back hoping things had improved, but it was just as disappointing as last time. First off, no salsa station anymore--which used to be one of the best parts. Instead, they charge $3 for this tiny little cup of salsa. It just felt stingy. The place seemed super understaffed, so things were kind of chaotic. Tables were dirty, and we had to remind them about parts of our order more than once. I could tell the staff was trying, but they were clearly stretched too thin. The food was... fine. Not terrible, but definitely not on par with their Red Bank location, which is way better in every way. The biggest bummer? They suggest a 25% tip, even though you're basically doing a lot of the work yourself--like cleaning up your own table and chasing down missing items. And the margarita mix? Yikes. It tasted old and off, like it had been sitting around for days. Not the vibe I was going for on date night. Really sad this missed the mark because I was genuinely excited for the food. Safe to say, I won't be back to this location. read more

Mazunte Centro - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great little taco spot with mostly authentic tasting tacos. Tiny spot with 2 guys working. Almost self serve. Definitely coming back. Interesting chips and salsa. Try all three. read more

Wish I would have gotten more pictures, but living downtown I passed this spot a million times and never stopped. I was originally down for the taste which was way too busy so I walked here to give it a try. The overall vibe of the spot is super chill, really nice seating as well. The employee taking my order was super helpful. The only negative was that they weren't serving chips and queso which looked amazing, but means I have to come back lol The food was incredible, I'll definitely be back. They run a deal to mix and match for 3 tacos and it was $13.95 well worth every penny. read more

Mazunte Centro - Chile Relleno Tacos Tinga de Pollo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tortillas, salsas and cervezas.. so good. Stumbled upon this place waiting for doors to open at the Taft. Super chill vibe, cheap for downtown (maybe even... anywhere?) and really great food. read more

Mazunte Centro - Salsa Bar & Chips - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went here as a stop on a food tour. The street tacos was simply amazing. Tender meat, nicely spiced, and homemade tortillas. Highly recommend! We ended up going back after the tour. Be sure to get the Chile Renello with goat cheese - very flavorful and a nice balance of fresh veggies with the pepper and goat cheese. read more

Mazunte Centro - Chile Relleno Tacos, Tinga de Pollo Tacos and Barbacoa Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Truthfully, I went here because I had limited time between events downtown and it was a convenient fast option. That said, it wasn't bad--it's better than the Mexican food where I currently live, and the corn tortillas are very good. The meats were nicely seasoned but seemed maybe a bit stale--food came out not quite hot despite it taking a while for them to cook it. read more

**Vegetarian review** I am super excited to find a taco place that has vegetarian taco options. Not one, but THREE! I had one of each. Zucchini taco - tasted like grilled zucchini. I'll pass. Beet & Mushroom taco - I liked this! Chille releno taco - this one was the bomb! It was spicy, cheese, delicious!! Three tacos, however, didn't fill me up. I bought some quest and chips since I was still hungry. The queso is SO GOOD!!! Please get this if you want to eat delicious stuff The vibe of the place is chill. The interiors are colorful and the staff is very friendly. This place is right in downtown, parking is how it is in the city. read more

Mazunte Centro - Vegetarian/ vegan tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fabulous and authentic Mexican food! Low prices. Friendly and helpful staff. The best guacamole with tostadas that you use to create your own chips. read more

Great lunch spot! Not a lot of seating, but you order at the counter and you can get it to go or have it brought to a table if you snagged one in time. Lots of taco options. You can mix and match if you want to try different things or get 3 of your favorite. I really enjoyed my birria tacos this time (only two of those, but they're bigger). I did get the carne asada tacos once and found them kind of dry. My coworkers all recommend the Al pastor tacos! I've also enjoyed their queso in the past! Great for sharing. read more

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Call me a torta pounder by the way I pounded my Al pastor torta! Friendly fast casual dinner for my group and I and we loved it! read more

Love this place! I wish I was downtown more often simply to eat here. You can taste how fresh and authentic the food is from the first bite. There is a wide variety of options with everything from tacos to tortas and tostadas. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

I dropped by for a late lunch on a Monday. The food, like the original Mazunte, is very good. The tacos come on corn tortillas, which is great; however I prefer the double-tortilla tacos I get in other authentic Mexican restaurants. The tacos are small, like what I would expect at a tapas restaurant. The quality is very good, just a bit more limited in quantity and the amount of protein on each is relatively small. The interior has a nice funky vibe, with milk crate chairs and street art on the walls. read more

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We visited here after a long time and had a great time during cinco de Mayo! It was busy but the staff handled everything really well! Margs were strong and the tostadas were fresh! There were a few uncooked chips with our queso but queso and salsas were delicious! I got the tostadas with zucchini and these tostadas were piled high. I wish it came with the rice that's at the Madisonville Mazunte location though! read more

Mazunte Centro - Salsa Bar & Chips* 6oz Queso Fundido* - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Being from Central California this place wouldn't last six months. $12 for 3 street tacos that go for $1 go for $4. Ridiculous.

It was slightly overwhelming to come into so many choices for tacos or tostadas (as well as other items on the menu). The service was great and they will help you with any questions that you have regarding the menu. It took a bit of time to get all of the food and each item came out separately with some time in between so don't come here to eat together with your friends. It was around dinner time a slightly busy. The inside was beautiful and had plenty to look at! The tacos themselves were very very good. Everything tasted fresh and well made. The corn tortillas were mild in flavor and delicious! Beware that everything has a very slight kick to it! read more

Mazunte Centro - Calbaza, Carnitas, and Tinga de Pollo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The amount of times that I've eaten Mazunte Centro's tacos is simply embarrassing. As a pescatarian, the shrimp (camarones) tacos and mushroom and beet (hongos y betabeles) tacos are highkey the best tacos I've EVER eaten. Eating them made me feel like a weary traveler who had just come across a watering hole after days of wandering the Sahara. Run, don't walk to Mazunte! read more

My experience at Mazunte Centro was ok. The artwork is incredible inside the restaurant and is definitely worth seeing. The dining area was clean, the service was quick, but the food could have been better. I was hoping to get a bowl of the pozole verde, but they were out. Instead, I asked if it were possible to order a salad, just to put some taco fillings over greens. They were able to do that. I appreciated their flexibility. The hongos y betabeles (mushroom and beet) filling was good, but the salad was just ok overall. Although the presentation was nice, the portion was quite small for the cost. I'd certainly be open to going back to Mazunte Centro, but I'd order something different. read more

Mazunte Centro - Salad version of hongos y betabeles (mushroom and beet) - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here craving some tacos after flying in this afternoon and wasn't disappointed. Ended up with the torta at the recommendation of the staff and glad I went that direction. Really cool vibe with unique decorations. Sandwich was huge and the carnitas were terrific. Girlfriend had the tacos and she said the salsa was great too. Wish this was in St. Paul! Good price too for what we got read more

NO Additives NEEDED!!!! Stopped by this restaurant while on the Riverside Food Tour (Street car food and city tour). The tacos were moist and juicy!!! The guac was well seasoned, however they were heavy on the lime. There was NO extra seasoning, salsa or condiments needed for the taste of this meal. *** Fun fact, their Al Pastor is infused w/pineapple. As the meat cooks the juices of the pineapple seep into the Al Pastor. *** read more

Mazunte Centro - Shredded Chicken Taco w/a side of Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere! The birria tacos were by far the best I've ever had! Queso fundito was amazing as well! I forgot to take a pic of the tacos before we devoured them! Absolutely amazing! read more

Mazunte Centro - Birria Tacos* - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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If you're looking for some delicious and authentic tacos downtown then Mazunte Centro is the place to go. Stepping through the front door you feel as though you've been transported to another country surrounded by colorful murals and rustic decorations. You're more than welcome to dine in or order to-go. The service is pretty quick and I waited maybe less than 10 minutes to receive my order. My favorite taco is the Tinga de Pollo which comes with red jalapeño salsa and salsa amarilla and is packed full of flavor. Make sure to order more than one as the tacos are a bit small when compared to major Hispanic food chains. One of my coworkers ordered barbacoa which is slow-roasted beef that you can actually see being freshly roasted. Definitely a must try whenever you are downtown! read more

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stopped into Mazunte Centro for a weekday dinner, both me and my wife got the tostadas, I had teo Carne Asada tostadas and she had one that was chicken and one that was steak. in general, everything was pretty good, the veggies were very fresh, sauces were fine, and the meats were really good. I do think the price is a little bit high for what you're getting, but not that far off. We also did get the guacamole, which was really good and fresh and would highly recommend. Service was quick, kind, and effective. The restaurant is pretty interesting just the style and it feels like you are walking into Central America, with its very unique seating arrangements and wall art. Overall will probably return. read more

Being from the southwest, I'm always looking for 'home cooking' when out in other parts of the states. LOOK NO FURTHER CINCINNATI! This the most delicious, authentic, Mexican cuisine I've found away from home. Not only that, but, the service is also so authentic and great. If I could give more stars I would Recommend the pozole verde, and the chili relleno tlayuda:) read more

Great tacos! I had the Barbacoa, Chile de relleno, Al pastor, and chorizo. Definitely a blend of great spices and very well prepared meat. I think my favorite was the Al pastor with the pineapple salsa so juicy! Likewise their chips are tortas and both the queso and guacamole are excellent sides to pair with the tacos. Definitely recommend, it's a more casual place especially if you want a quick bite to eat. read more

Mazunte Centro - 6oz Queso Fundido* Guacamole* - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Confused staff, small portions, all they do is throw cabbage or lettuce on top of everything so you can't see the ingredients. A few years ago you couldn't find a seat, not a problem now. Charge you $6.00 for a 2oz cup of salsa and 5 big chips. Stay away. read more

I was in Cincinnati for work and a stranger on the street referred Mazunte. I ordered the Al Pastor Tacos and they were very flavorful. The chips and queso were a perfect flavor and were the shining star for me. I thought the price was fair but thought the price for chips and any add on was a bit to pricey for my liking. The service was exceptional and the front house workers were really hustling to serve customers during the lunch hour. The location and atmosphere were nice and overall enjoyed my food and experience here! read more

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Food was the best quality I get want outta Mexican cuisine the best service. worth waiting for it was quite the best experience I could get out here for Cincinnati, my top favorites on my Ohio experience. read more

Great Mexican street tacos with sauces and toppings to match. Pretty quick service for Lunch - order at counter (line forms along the left wall as you come in) and grab a funky seat and they'll bring it out pretty quick. Had a mix tacos order - Al pastor, camarones, Chile relleno. All were quite tasty! Great start to Dia de la Batalla de Puebla! read more

Mazunte Centro - Tacos mixtos - al pastor, camarones, chile rellenó - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The birria tacos are a must. Dunk, bite, repeat! The posole verde was just the right amount of heat.

Food was flavorful but served Luke warm. A Mexican joint where you have to pay extra for chips and salsa? $21 for three small tacos and a paper cup of rice and beans? I'm in town for business, next time I'll find somewhere else. read more

Mazunte Centro - Steak tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fabulous authentic Mexican food !! Authentic storefront- feels like being in Mexico friendly services too read more

Mazunte's Centro location is finally open and worth the wait! Their new downtown location features food from Oaxaca Mexico simple taco's, tostadas and new tlayudas, a Mexican style pizza. You walk in pick up menu, make your selections and then walk by the cantina style area with drinks, salsa, chips and then to the register to pay. The kitchen is open so you can see their delicious food made right in front of you. I selected a Chorizo Con Papas and a Lengua tostadas. I love the blue corn, house made and all of the sauces are amazing, so flavorful. They also have two new salsas: Amarillo - Yellow & spicy, Jalepeno rojo- red spicy salsa & good ole fresca- fresh salsa. I washed down my delicious lunch with an ice cold limeade. Congratulations Mazunte team on the opening of Centro and will be back for many more visits for the best authentic Mexican in town. read more

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Went there for Cincy taco week. I was trying to order three tacos (2 pork and 1 veggie) for the taco week....they thought that I wanted 2 full orders! Very pricey!!! No worker had any idea of what to do (with taco week passport) and three groups after me did the same thing. Heavy on cilantro read more

Tried the new Mazunte on Main, downtown tonight (their 3rd day open). It's set up to help streamline the ordering process, which is probably necessary with a popular restaurant downtown. So, you order the hot foods/entrees at the first cashier, then you walk past them, and past rows of salsas you can pick yourself, a drink station with beers on ice, a cooler with Mexican sodas and Horchata(mmmm!), and guacamole. Finally there is a tortilla chip station with large and small bags of their house-made chips. Finally there is the cashier where you pay. They add up the side items and drinks to your meal order taken at the first cashier. Once people have been there before, the process will move more fluidly than it did on their 3rd night open (tonight). Food quality is what you'd expect from the Mazunte brand. The Carnitas taco was surprisingly spicy. The decor was modern, lots of cool "street art" that was painted directly on the walls in different styles. I'd definitely go back based on my first impression. I just hope this doesn't become a madhouse like the Madison Rd. location, but it probably will if people keep writing reviews like this. read more

Mazunte Centro - Tacos. From 3 o'clock: Chili Relleno, Cochinita, Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing food, fast service, authentic ambiance. I really liked Tortas and shrimp tacos! Wish they had burritos, though

A great little taco joint in Downtown Cincy. Had the tacos al pastor (their best seller), my colleague had the tacos carnitas. Seating is limited, but service was quick and efficient. Food was fresh, quality flavors and well prepared. Only down side was the size/amount of food is a bit on the light side and prices a bit more than the other places we frequent. We considered going back for round two. Margaritas were decent but not great. If you are in downtown and looking for tacos, give this place a chance for lunch, if you are looking for dinner sized meals maybe order a little extra. read more

The food is SO FRESH! I loved the chicken soup, but I wish I had a bite to eat from every plate my group had. It all looked so fresh and delicious and no one felt guilty or gross afterwards. Everyone raved about this place and want to come back. The guac is super fresh. The atmosphere is cool too, nice artwork and color, living plants (lots of pathos). Can't wait to come back to the city and eat here again. The service was great. They were quick and kind. read more

Mazunte Centro - Soup - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Good tacos and quick service , more salsa options would be better but overall decent for the area

I love how mazunte centro's menu is pretty different from the OG location. The food is delicious at both venues and I appreciate the diversity of cuisine! We ordered takeout from here for the four of us for Valentine's Day and I thought I'd once again over-ordered and that there would be a ton of leftovers. I scheduled pick up since I knew restaurants would like be slammed on this day. They were out of shrimp which made us sad, but we understood and there are plenty of options to choose from, so no biggie there. When I arrived, I was the only customer there and they were still putting together our order and I ended up having to wait 15 more minutes past the time I'd scheduled, which I was fine with, because I figured they were busy. I did have to remind them to include the drinks we had ordered (2 margs + 2 jarritos) when they gave me the bags without them. I guess at that point I should have checked to make sure everything was there, but a) that feels rude to me and b) it was a lot of bags/food to go through. Sadly, wished I would have because when we dispersed the food at home, I realized they'd forgot our order of 2 tostadas :( We also ordered: Tacos (2 orders- mixed) Guac 1 torta (al pastor) 1 tlayuda (carnitas) 1 soup (pozole verde) Our favorite was the torta- In hindsight, I think we ended up wishing we had ordered four of these. The tlayuda was delicious flavor-wise but difficult to eat and didn't travel well. Our tweenager thought it was too spicy but the rest of us were fine. The soup I ate for lunch the next day and it was very delectable! Overall the food is yummy and we'd come back- just make sure to double check everything when ordering so much! And probably would only get a tlayuda dining in. read more

Loved the food here! The vibe was fun, including the casual atmosphere and great music. We ordered these tacos: - Al pastor (great) - Tinga de pollo (great) - Calabaza (good) - Hongos y betabeles (good) - Barbacoa (average) We also had an order of tostada chips with jalapeño rojo salsa, which was delish. Most of the food we had was spicy, which we loved but won't be for everyone, so maybe ask which options are pretty mild! read more