It's been awhile since I've eaten at this friendly family-owned restaurant, but OMG -- I either didn't remember exactly how fantastic their food was, or they've gotten even better in the interim. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yes, the interior was warm and comfortably-decorated, but it was the food that blew me away![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered chicken empanadas, and they turned out to be flaky pastries -- not too thick on the outside, and packed with well-seasoned flavorful chicken on the inside. The sope al pastor surprised me also -- the cornmeal disks were delicate on the inside and just-crisp-enough on the outside -- and then piled high with al pastor (pork), avocado slices, and other toppings. But is was the elote that was the real surprise -- it's usually been served to me as cut-off kernels in a bowl. But here they gave me the whole ear of corn -- and it was sweet, tender, and freshly cooked -- a little taste of summer on this freezing day. And then they topped it with the elote spices -- decorative squirts of mayo, chili sauce, and other seasonings. I could not stop eating it and immediately wanted another. All told, it was amazing, fresh, well-seasoned food made with love - and a little chili sauce!! read more

Tacana Grill - Steak nachos (I'm satiated, & I haven't gotten to the bottom of the bowl yet!) - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Friendly service and really great food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't let the unassuming exterior deter you![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 6 of us dined here and we really enjoyed it. Two of us are vegetarian and there weren't really any vegetarian options on the menu. We ordered quesadillas with no meat expecting plain cheese quesadillas, but we were pleasantly surprised to find them filled with flavorful grilled vegetables. Also, the complimentary chips and salsa were so good! read more

This place is an absolute hidden gem. As other's have mentioned, it's located in the old Larosas building. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is extremely clean. Quick peek into the kitchen revealed someone who absolutely cares. Things were orderly and clean. Even the hoods were clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also as previously mentioned, this is a family establishment. I met the owner and he was kind enough to share his story. They are living the American dream by hard work and persistence. The food was more than fairly priced and delicious. Portions were large and beautifully presented. Server, who happened to be the son of the owner, hustled and was extremely polite. Everything that my family ordered was delicious. It is not your typical "Mexican" food. It is Guatemalan and it is delicious! I have found a new spot! read more

Tacana Grill - Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Such great food and service. Food is always ready in a timely manner and is always very delicious. My family like to get the birria tacos from here, they're the best. read more

We had a larger party of 8 and were greeted with warmth and smiles! Everyone's order was made as requested and the kitchen even took allergies into account in preparation and the staff came out repeatedly to make sure we were ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I will be back here again for the family atmosphere, reasonable prices and fresh ingredients.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was so good! read more

Tacana Grill - 25. Caldo de Res - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A party of three of us came here on Friday evening right at 9PM. We sat ourselves after a friendly greeting by the staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables and restaurant were super clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We promptly received menus and water before placing our orders. We ordered Birria, Al Pastor, and Chicken tacos with an entree of empanadas for an appetizer. The food came out fast, plated very nice, and the fresh flavors popped with every bite. Everything we ordered was delicious. And the prices were extremely reasonable. We will definitely be coming back here when we visit again for UC Family Weekend. read more

Tacana Grill - Empanadas Entree - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The food was amazing. Everything was flavorful and the service was excellent. I will be back soon!!

Great!?! Delicious, priced well, and the chef even came over to check on us. Why haven't we ever been here before? read more

Tacana Grill - 22. Taco Birria Meal - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This unassuming location is full of absolutely delicious food. The service was quick and we were brought a plate of salsa and chips when we sat down. The salsa is great - deep, roasted flavor that sets it apart from other standard Ohio Mexican restaurants. And the chips were hot! We also got an order of guacamole, which was fresh, full of lime, cilantro, and very creamy avocados. Our server also brought out three additional bottles of salsas for us to try that were fantastic as well (be cautious of the red one, that spice lingers!). I ordered the Tacos Birrias meal and it was out of this world. I would consider myself a birria connoisseur - these were perfection. Generously filled tacos, incredible stew, delicious tortillas. The rice and beans were very authentic too - there's no GFS vegetable rice blend happening here, it's the real deal. I was in the clean plate club. My mom ordered the chicken Huarache and she said it was great as well. Again very generous portions, she said the green peppers were mild with good flavor. We were both very impressed for our first visit. I'm glad I checked Yelp to find this place - we'll be back! read more

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We wanted to try out more local Guatemalan food (to support our fellow Chapínes) and we hit the perfect spot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music the had on was a wide variety of salsa, norteñas, a bit of cumbia: it wasn't too loud either![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the chips and salsa, and the three sauces we got were each different flavors but so delicious: not too spicy either. I forgot what my mom and sister had, but the Torta de Carne Asada that I got was just tooooo good: the meat was soft and tender and well seasoned! I also got an elote loco: they're different from Mexican ones, but still really good! Our food came out quick as well! I highly recommend Tacana Grill if you want good vibes and even better food! read more

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Yes, small family run restaurant at its finest. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First thing you'll notice is the super clean kitchen as you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was great, I had the Barilla tacos and they were fantastic. Service also very friendly and prices are very fair. read more

My husband and I stopped here for dinner during our time in Cincinnati. It is definitely a hole in the wall kind of place. Nothing fancy at all. However; the staff are friendly and the food was delicious, fresh, and authentic. We would return! read more

So good! Sope are delicious. Birria meat melts in your mouth. I can't stress enough that you must go eat here! We will be back next time we are in Cincy!!! read more

This restaurant was recommended by a friend last weekend and my son and I came for dinner tonight. The food was absolutely top notch. We got birria tacos, asada and pastor tacos, a tostada and a chuchito (tamale). The tacos came with a hot sauce (red) that was smooth and tasted of roasted corn. The verde salsa was also quite nice with good heat. The chips and salsa that came out at the beginning were very nice. The salsa was freshly made with roasted tomatoes and peppers. It had a good heat, but not too much. We both left completely stuffed with a portion leftover. This is a family run business with quick, attentive service. We will certainly be back!! Update. We've been back twice more and have tried more items, working our way through the menu. I am report that everything has been consistently good on all visits. This place has the best tripe I've had at a variety of taco shops across the city. The huaraches was outstanding. The shrimp for the tacos tastes grilled. read more

Tacana Grill - Birria taco meal in the front. Lengua, tripe, shrimp tacos in the back. - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best Latin cuisine in the Cincinnati area. Amazing flavors and also at a great value.

Great latin food from a Guatemalan family owed place. Hot salsa and well executed plates of deliciousness what else do you need? I think it used to a an old LaRosas but clean and somewhat familiar. They do a lot of carry out so it takes a bit to get your meal but worth the wait. We sat down and were greeted with a grin and a quick drink order she returned with our drinks followed by Chips and salsa. I had the tacana grill which was great with perfectly cooked beans and rice and a grilled jalapeño and small spring onion. Not a mild jalapeño but that, with the salsa made it great. The street corn took a while but was the perfect way to end my meal. My son had four tacos, two asada, one chicken and one shrimp. All were gone in a few minutes. He said they reminded him of the tacos when we were in Cancun. Small but very tasty. Different country but still high praise for their tacos. I'm certain we'll be back to support this family doing everything right. Cheers! read more

Tacana Grill - Hanging on the wall over the booth - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Eat here. Food is delicious. They are super friendly. Don't sit on this place!! I had the torta and asked for their super spicy salsa. It was Smokey and fire!! read more

Best Mexican restaurant we've ever been to!! Very delicious, amazing service! We'll definitely be back! read more

Tacana Grill - Birria Tacos, street corn, tacana grill meal. Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The service was incredible! Kenny and Iris were the only English speaking staff and were VERY attentive. Kenny suggested that I do three different types of entrees in a combo platter. The Birria Tacos are F'ing INCREDIBLE!!! You MUST get the Birria Tacos - a shredded beef taco, where the shredded beef has been cooked all day in an incredible broth. The ambiance of the restaurant is like any other Latin American restaurant - latin music and some decorative art. The restaurant used to be a LaRosa's pizzeria - and still has that feeling a little. Again - my family loved all of there foods, but my mouth and soul sang with those Birria Tacos! read more

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This unassuming place is located in an old LaRosa's. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is on the smaller side but there were large tables, which could accommodate groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chuchitos were very good, as were the tostadas. Everything was flavorful without being spicy. The service was friendly and efficient. My only critique was the limonada, it tasted like it had been in the fridge for too long. read more

Great food and the staff are friendly and the food was delicious, fresh, and authentic. We will return!

Stopped in while I was traveling for business, and I will for sure be back next time I am in town. The Birria tacos were insane! read more

Tacana Grill - two plates of tacos and a bowl of salsa - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Ate here for the first time based on a reco from Chowdown Cincinnati. Very friendly and accommodating employees. I had the birria tacos dinner--3 tacos plus rice and beans and pico de gallo for $12.99. That plus some complimentary nachos and salsa filled me up. And everything tasted great. Birria tacos were the best I've ever had. Very meaty, moist and flavorful. Service was very attentive and friendly. This is a family run restaurant and it shows. I can't wait to return and try some more menu items. read more

Food amazing and fresh! The owner came over and gave us free samples to try. So friendly! I love supporting local! read more

Tacana Grill - 14. Torta - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

If you're looking for delicious, authentic food with great service, you've come to the right place. My friends and I came here on a whim one day because we were in the area and craving tacos. I've come back a few times now ever though it is a 30min drive from my house. It's worth it. This is easily one of the best tasting restaurants I have ever been to. I dream of their birria tacos , but everything I've eaten here is just on another level. From the chips and salsa to the beans and rice, everything is full of flavor and you can tell they are really passionate about their food. read more

Excellent food. I had the birria tacos and my son had 3 al pastor tacos. We both got rice and beans with our plates. We both very much enjoyed our choices. Chips and salsa was so good I got some to go. Staff was very nice - server was attentive. Give this place a try! Highly recommended!! read more

Great food all around. We got the birria, a tostada, tacos de carne asada, and a kids quesadilla. Food was fresh and came out quickly. All of the salsas were tasty and went well with the food. You will not be disappointed for stopping in here. read more

Food was very delicious. We got the birria tacos and empanadas and they were both great! Service was friendly and quick.

The food and service were both really good here. We had a quesadilla and the chuchitos dinner. Both were very tasty, and the beans that came with the dinner were amazing! This is a cozy little family place with great food! read more

Fresh and flavorful food!!!! Wow it was delicious! They have an amazing salsa! We had the tacos (chicken, steak and al pastor) and carnitas and everything was tender and beautifully seasoned! My husband raved about the refried beans! The rice was also delicious! It seems like the restaurant is still pretty new and they are working on finalizing a few things including their liquor license. We will definitely be back for the food! We are excited to see how they settle into the old LaRosas restaurant and make it their own! read more

I work nearby here and was super excited to go as soon as I saw them open. The inside is very clean, pleasant, and comfortable! Right away they came around with the best chips and salsa I've had at a restaurant. I ordered the Mojarra Frita and it was amazing! Someone who I assume is the owner also offered me delicious extra sauces and fixings to try. I had a wonderful meal and will definitely be coming back and showing as many people as I can. My only (very small) note is that I wish there was some music playing! Even hearing whatever the kitchen is listening to would be great :) Overall, this place is a gem and I hope they become very successful. If you do go (and you definitely should!), note that you pay at the front counter when you are finished instead of asking for a check! read more

Tacana Grill - Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Holy cow this is the best Mexican restaurant I've been to. Here for lunch. Not busy at all... they have been open for a few months so I wonder if people just don't know about them yet. But wow. Best salsa ever. It had a really unique flavor that set it apart from most Mexican restaurant salsas. Fresh chips and even their hot salsa was delicious. The owner came out and was very nice and helpful in ordering. Tacos Birria, chicken taco, steak taco, al pastor taco, tostadas, sopa and elote. Everything was amazing. Seriously. Cannot say enough about this place. Hope they are around for a long time read more

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Hidden gem. Family run business. Has the kids serving and waiting the tables. We had barbacoa, beef dish, cooked long and slow. It was delicious. Wife had quesadilla, she really liked. The chips and salsa were fantastic. The salsa was a dark red made from roasted tomatoes and spices. Service from both the kids and the owner/chef was great. He came to check on us several times. Great service! Will definitely be back again read more

Service is impeccable. Ask for the elotes. Wonderful presentation of the food. Our third time here and they have outdone themselves each time. Support these guys so they came make it. read more

Wowser! Flavor alert! This place has it in spades. Everything is made from scratch and you can tell. Both the bold and subtle flavors deliver at this restaurant. We got the steak, chicken and pork tacos- steak and chicken were our favorite. Don't skip the sides- the guacamole and refried beans were amazing. And the salsa and chips - yum! Family owned and authentic- highly recommend! read more

Went with my wife's family for her cousin's birthday and loved everything there. Services was on point! The food was perfect. Portions are generous. Please try their tacos birria...... worth it just for those! read more

The food was great and the service was even better. I would call it a little gem in our neighborhood.

This place is so good! The food is awesome, it's a small place but family owned and so warm and homey inside. Everyone is very nice, and our food didn't take long at all. Even the salsa and chips was like the best I've ever had. read more

Taco birrias and the quesadilla birrias were so good! The consommé is so yummy, I could drink it. We ordered carry out and it was still hot when we got home. Great service! Next time we're eating in. read more

I just had the best salsa of my life! The food was all great. I had the fish taco and a shrimp taco. The guacamole was just as wonderful. The service was fas and very friendly. I suggest you stop there soon because, once word gets out how good this place is, it will be packed all the time! I will be back often. The prices are low. read more