the best and most authentic mexican in the area. Torta is the best i've ever had. Can't s

My husband and I had lunch here on Sunday and thought it was delicious! We both ordered 3 tacos each. He had the Lengua (beef tongue) and I ordered the Chorizo. The tacos were very filling and I was stuffed after having three. I also had a Mexican Coke and my husband tried a Guatemalan beer. It is a bit of a 'dive' and the bathroom could use a good cleaning. Also, the smell of sewage, likely from the improper draining of oil into the floor drains that happens in many small restaurants, was unpleasant. But the food was amazing! read more

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An actual hole in the wall I was thrilled to discover. In all honestly this may be the best Mexican food I have had in the area. The exterior isn't extravagant like the other restaurants on the street which is a key indicator that the focus is on the food. Humble interior and you get buy your own choice of drink from the refrigerator. The tacos were phenomenal. House made fresh corn tortillas with your choice of meat with onions & cilantro - Al pastor was incredible. Came out piping hot with hot sauce and salsa verde at the table. We also split a Marrano Mix - grilled shrimp, steak, chicken with chorizo that comes in a molcajete. Also came with refried beans, rice, and fresh tortillas. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Al pastor taco and marrano mix - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

5/5 Stars. This place is the authentic Mexican that mainstrausse needed. Everything we had was so fresh, authentic, and well-priced. I got the tacos, while my boyfriend enjoyed the Torta (which is a Mexican sandwich). When I tell you we have not stopped thinking/talking about the torta since he had it months ago. It was life changing. I ordered the Michelada which I love to see- had all the necessities down to a chamoy straw. Go here if you want some true authentic Mexican. read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Carne tacos, Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

No está buena la torta al pastor y el precio es demasiado alto, es una estafa... Una hamburguesa de McDonald's tiene más sabor. read more

I am bummed out that it took me longer to get here. it looks a bit nondescript from the street but the experience blew me away. you come in and sit down and someone will come and take your order. I had the Merrano which is one giant plate of protein. It came with cheese, chicken, steak, Peppers and onions. it was so delicious! It also came with tortillas as well as beans and rice. I would definitely get this next time. I bulk at the gym, so this was definitely necessary. I feel like this place offers many opportunities to get lots of protein. My friends had some tacos as well as other Other types of protein and they were very pleased. spices were great and just overall the food was cooked very well. Friendly service and definitely good to the local community. you know what's good when you are eating with people around you very much enjoying their food. can't wait to try it again! read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Merrano.... Basically pure protein! - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Holy smokes , I had the tacos. If you want authentic Mexican tacos this is the place. You will NOT be disappointed. It is a local understated simple place. It is phenomenal authentic Mexican food. read more

Frequent visitor to the area staying at the Marriot Rivercenter. Decided to dodge the fusion joints on the street for something authentic. I travel the world and have decided (IMO) the best food is always in the least flashy places, ie back alleys, market stalls and street vendors. Never satisfied with the food at the trendy joints with $30 margaritas. This is an incredibly good and authentic little taqueria. It's easy to miss if you aren't looking for it, specifically. Wasn't quite certain how to navigate after entering the door...I just made my way up to the counter grabbed a soda from the cooler and ordered with the kind woman at the register. The true test (in my opinion) of a good taqueria is how many options are available (let's say, for a taco) and then how well they execute on those lesser ordered options. Ordered the tacos tripas and they were perfect. Nice and crispy on the outside, but not overdone, seasoned to perfection. Everything's fresh, good salsa, good service and cheap prices. Also it's clean and they took pride in their food. What more could anyone ask of a taqueria? Will be back the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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I've had less than stellar luck with more traditional Mexican food in Kentucky. And the ones that have had some level of promise have price tags that don't make sense. Don't expect a never ending pile of chips at San Miguel but you should expect some of the best tacos you've had in a very very long time. If you are craving Traditional style with 2 corn tortillas and a pile on onion and cilantro, this is your place. I took a tour of the tacos with chorizo, langua, carnitas, and al pastor. Hoping to find what they were strongest in if I were to come back. I will be back and I'd be thrilled with any of the above. The gf went with a chorizo quesadilla. I was excited because she rarely finishes a plate and that means I get her scraps! The dilla was pretty large but she said she just couldn't stop eating it. I did get a couple bites and it was perfect. I can't wait to go back read more

Best Mexican food I've ever tasted! It's a taste explosion and very authentic. You could walk by this place without even knowing it's here but you will be glad you found this place! Wow! read more

Taqueria San Miguel - The Marrano...so much going on here and all in a very good way!!! - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

DO NOT USE CARD HERE. Food was good, but I recommend paying cash. After visiting, the next day I noticed a few Amazon charges from the previous day. And the food was the only thing I purchased that day. I disputed them and I'm not 100% sure it came form this restaurant, but just something to be cautious of. read more

Food was average at best, your typical hike in the wall Mexican restaurant... but cheap store bought chips, salsa has zero flavor and the tacos were super skinny with minimal meat. Don't waste your time, there's much better in the area read more

I am staying in downtown Covington for a week and looking to try new things. I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I wanted tacos but the Huarache and a taco. I ordered a chore taco and chicken huarache. Both were very good and I would go back to try something else next time. read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Mexican Coke - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Good food with a laid back environment with quick service for lunchtime. I had the tacos but will try other menu items when I return

SO good!, I ended up here lost looking for a deli, I saw a deli nearby this place and walked over to it, but it was closed(wrong deli anyway) glad I decided to step in here! Best Authentic Mexican tacos I have had in years! I ordered 4 different meats, Onions and cilantro complimented each meat differently and wonderfully! Carnitas and chorizo where my favs, but the variety made all of them amazing. Served with limes and a spicy salsa verde that was wonderful!  I will definitely be going back soon! The naked lady and dong cups on top of the bar got a good laugh out of me as well. 5 out of 5 hot chilis read more

Great spot for authentic food! It's been fairly busy the last couple of times we visited and tables are limited but don't let that stop you from checking it out. We'll be back! read more

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Sabroso, límpio,rápido | delicious, clean, prompt: The Camarones Al Diablo exceeded my expectations, served with five fresh tortillas shortly after ordering. This simple place has a nice vibe with great food and margaritas. ¡Sí vale la pena! read more

Good whole in the wall spot in Covington for authentic Mexican and fast service. I recommend them as a lunch spot during the work week. read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Three chicken tacos for carryout, comes with the salsa. Delicious and filling! - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

YES YES SO MUCH YES This tiny bodega-esque looking storefront is off-putting but don't let that scare you away! Taqueria San Miguel is a full service restaurant. They accept credit cards and have pretty much every kind Mexican beer your little heart could desire. And surprise! Local beer options too? Win. The place is very tacky but I kind of like it. It's different and it's fun. The music is blaring out of a giant black speaker and the whole experience reminded me of when we were in Mexico. The staff hardly spoke any english and we literally pointed to the menu to order what we wanted. We opted for the chorizo, the steak, and the al pastor tacos. The tortillas were house made, thicker than normal but still fresh and delish. Here's how you know tacos are delicious - all you need is the meat and cilantro and onion. I am a purist when it comes to tacos and I sincerely believe this should be the only thing on a taco. The steak was my favorite and the chorizo was super flavorful and crispy (as it should be). The al pastor was also marinated very well, I just happen to prefer the other two. But all three were very, very good. Here's why this place is awesome -- they are one of the only places I know of to serve traditional Paletas! What's a paleta? Essentially a popsicle made from fresh fruit. Not like a sticky, syrupy popsicle but like fresh frozen juice, fruit, seeds and all! We got the guava one and it was so refreshing on a 90+ day. They also had a pineapple chili one that I am currently having FOMO over. I need to go back and get it. Best part of the trip, on our way here we walked past the owner of another restaurant on the sidewalk and he gave us a menu. We told him we were heading here to check it out but we would be back. He said, "Well, that place is good if you like $2 tacos." I wish I had a picture of our faces after he said that, because WHO DOESN'T LIKE TWO DOLLAR TACOS?! This is a bucket list-er folks. Come by, check it out, get the tacos and a paleta and make your belly happy. read more

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I lived out west for a while and moving here has been SO HARD because of the lack of good Mexican food. THIS PLACE IS CHANGING THAT FOR ME. It's hands down the best tacos I've had in the cinci metro area and I'm planning on recommending it to everyone Be sure to try the tacos al pastor read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Authentic Mexican restaurant with a very low key vibe and simple tasty tacos. I had the chicken tacos and my husband tried the chorizo & barbacoa tacos. The chicken was seasoned well and shredded. The chorizo was a good spicy level. All tacos are served with onions & fresh cilantro on house made corn tortillas. The tortillas were very good. If you like your food spicy make sure to use some of the green salsa, it will make your lips tingle. Good tacos for a good price, I hope this place stinks around. read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Stopped in for lunch- the menu is small, but the food is good, very spicy though - I literally broke out in a sweat. Bonus - they have Mexican Coca-cola - yummy! Nice little place for a quick lunch! We all had tacos ( steak, chicken, and chorizo). No complaints from anyone in our group! read more

Absolutely love this place!!!! If you want good authentic Mexican food for a really good price then this is your place. $2 for taco and a huge burrito for $6 how can you can you say no?! Ok the sit in area is no frills but when the food is this good trust me you're not going to complain. They have a good selection of Mexican and local beers and soda's. Go. Eat. Enjoy!!! read more

Great authentic Mexican place. These are the places we need to keep authentic tacos alive and well. Flavorful meat, big burritos with more meat than anything and half a pound of cheese in each quesadilla. Maybe dial back on the cheese on the quesadillas? Gracias! read more

Taqueria San Miguel - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Ordered taquitos - there were bones and hard pieces in them. Greasy. Extremely disappointed.

Super tasty $2 tacos. Carnitas was my fave, slightly craft crispy, simple and well seasoned. Nice house made sauce too. Just what you want from a little tienda and restaurant. Nice folks too. read more

For a quick cheap meal this is great. It's a small hole in the wall with a decent menu and pretty good service. They had no idea what gluten free was so I risked it when they said your tortillas were 100℅ corn. So far this morning I'm not running to the bathroom. I would not go back but not a bad experience if you need a quick meal and you are close by. read more

So happy to have found this place! Definitely authentic Mexican food with a great chill vibe. The salsa is really spicy and fresh. The tacos and platters were great. The waitress was nice, and the restaurant seemed very clean. I'm not sure about the hours, but she said they usually close around 8pm depending on how busy they are. read more

Quick, delicious, authentic tacos and other Mexican foods. We had barbacoa, carnitas, chicken tacos. Every meat was scrumptious. Also had a chicken quesadilla which was ok. This is not a fancy place. They have a larger beer selection and soda pops. It really hit the spot. Would return if in the area. read more

Our second visit today, this is a great little place! We had tacos both times and they were delicious! Especially the chorizo! Connected to a Mexican grocery, the place is small, simple, authentic and clean! You'll feel like you're in the heart of Mexico! read more

Wow! Carne Asada tacos are ridiculous. The outside of the restaurant may not appeal to you, but walk inside. Maria said "I can eat this every night" read more

The worst food ever! So spicy I couldn't eat it and I love spicy food! Got a certificate off if restaurant. Com and they wouldn't honour it. Said it was for a different restaurant although it had the name address and phone number of the shit hole we were in. Food made me sick! read more

I have eaten here multiple times and it has been delicious on every visit. I had the tacos the first time ($2 each) and on the next visit a chicken torta. I highly recommend Taqueria San Miguel if you like authentic Mexican food. read more

My favorite places to eat are authentic Mexican places and this is hands down the worst one I've ever been to. The tacos even at $2 are very over priced for size and quality. Small little bits of over cooked meat. The worst part was the service, not the food. Both women who waited on me were extremely rude and treated me like I was an inconvenience and all I ordered was three tacos. People who think this place is good clearly have no experience with what a good Mexican restaurant is like. read more

Fantastic street style taco's and the quacamole is great. Don't expect "atmosphere". Just great food! Get it to go and take it next store to Braxton for some great craft beer with your tacos read more

Spot on!! Great food and beer selection. Can't beat it for the price and location. Thanks!

Very authentic all arond and a great grocery store right next to it. Friendly people also working there

I thought this place was gonna be amazing by the reviews. The place was empty when we arrived, we asked for chips and guacamole but the server returned and said his avocado had gone bad, so we asked if they have chips and salsa, he said yeah and walked off. He returned with a small amount of what tasted like stale generic Tostitos that just came out of the microwave and a squeeze bottle of some sort of green sauce. The chips were gross and the squeeze bottle not only looked like something a cook would use to spread the sauce but also was so greasy feeling I couldn't pick it up more than once. I ordered fajitas my gf ordered the sopes (might be spelling that wrong). My food was fine, it was a little bland but nothing hot sauce can't fix. Her chicken looked brownish and smelled very funky and gross but only on one of her items... We decided to call it a day, went up to pay and it was 20$!! Outrageous for the small amount of food and quality it came with. Save you money and time and go to la mexicana in Newport read more

this place is right around the corner from my office and I eat it probably once a week. very good authentic mexican