This was on our bucket list for Mexican restaurants in the Cincy area. I saw someone post a video on Instagram and it looked so good! My friends were celebrating their Birthday and they wanted Mexican food. I mentioned this place and they were game. My friend made reservations for 11 people on a Friday night. The inside is not big but still spacious. They also have the igloos outside which you have to make reservations. I was very impressed with the food and drink menu. Especially the drink menu. They have so many different brands of tequila and specialty cocktails. For food, there was something everyone. Pescatarian, vegetarians, and all the meats. We ordered: Drinks: Pitcher of classic margaritas Dinner: -Quesabirria- Three prime birria with a side of consome -Arranchera- thinly sliced skirt steak with rice, beans, and warm tortillas. With a side of grilled cactus and fresh pico de gallo While we were waiting, they offered chips and salsa. The salsa had a Smokey flavor. Loved it. We didn't wait long. My friends and I really enjoyed our meals. I especially loved my birria. It had great flavor and went well with the consome! The house Margarita went well with the meals. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We had a good experience! Definitely will return. read more

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My fiancée and I met with some friends here to try it out because we've heard so much about it. Does it live up to the hype? Absolutely and so much more. So many upscale Mexican restaurants just go all out on the drinks and the food is just okay, but this is NOT one of those places. This place does BOTH the food and drinks VERY well. Not to mention the service is awesome too. And the atmosphere is very laid back as well. Here's what my fiancée and I had: -Pitcher of classic margaritas -Quesabirria- Three prime birria quesadillas with a side of consome -Arranchera- thinly sliced skirt steak with rice, beans, and warm tortillas. With a side of grilled cactus and fresh pico de gallo Even their chips and salsa were above and beyond your typical Mexican restaurant. The margaritas were very tasty. My fiancée loved her quesabirria and my arranchera was epicness in every bite. Sure, it's a little pricey, but absolutely worth it. This spot truly stands apart from any other upsc Mexican restaurants we've tried thus far. read more

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It's official! After my second visit to Tequila Modern Mexican, I've concluded that this is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Their shrimp cocktail (Sorry El Jinete ) and Chilaquiles are the best I've ever had, and I've been to Mexico multiple times. You have to try their Tres Amore with is 3 appetizers consisting of Cheviche, aguachilies, and coctel de camerones-The shrimp cocktail This time we also ordered enchiladas, the Pozole, which is a very flavorful soup with chicken and hominy, and the Sopes. We have never had sopes before, and were so glad we tried it. Sopes are a thick tortilla like dough fried and topped with beans, meat, lettuce, creama and cheese. This would also make a great appetizer because you get 3 of them. ‼BEWARE: the sauce served with the sopes is very good, but EXTREMELY spicy. Make sure you taste it before you pour it on your food. read more

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Fabulous new restaurant in a space that has seen several predecessors in recent years: Suzy Wong's and Solstice. Same great large windows that let in the light and allow you to people watch while dining and chatting. The space is decorated with lots of colorful flower pots which give the restaurant quite a festive look. Table water is served in repurposed tequila bottles adding a bit of color and whimsical shape to every table. And of course there is tequila! Lots of different types to choose from. I ordered a pineapple margarita which was incredibly refreshing on a warm day and came with a slice of pineapple. We received a complimentary basket of regular and blue corn tortilla chips that were on the thicker side, accompanied by a bowl of salsa. The salsa was excellent and unlike others I've tasted at other Mexican restaurants. It was more of a thick puree, almost like a hearty soup and had a deep, smokey flavor. I ordered the enchiladas trio from the lunch menu: one beef, one chicken, and one cheese with different sauces. I typically only order enchiladas at Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, so suffice to say that I have had dozens and dozens of enchiladas in my life-time. Outside of Mexico, these were the best state-side Enchiladas I have ever had. I will definitely be back! Also- check out the ladies room- very classy! read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Pineapple margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Good food and drinks. Music was too loud to talk over. Guacamole was very good. Pineapple margaritas was good. Very good service. read more

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This was a completely surprise for us! We had passed in when in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood and hadn't heard of it yet, so we decided to go. The service was great - our waitress was as able to give us great recommendations. I got the steak enchiladas, but asked for poblano sauce instead (it comes on the veggie enchiladas but isn't a normal option). They were able to accommodate and it was DELICIOUS. I also really enjoyed the salsa - it felt more like a tomato sauce but was still great. There wasn't a strong onion flavor either, which I find most salsas have. Inside the place is nice, but the outdoor seating seems to be the place to be. Go for dinner on a day with nice weather and drink on the patio! You'll enjoy it! read more

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I am sure I will return. I enjoyed the comboa fajitas, the steak and chicken were tender. So happy the steak was NOT the chopped up grisly stuff. The dish was seasoned well. The margaritas and the tequila bar and great. I love being able to try different shots. I am a huge tequila fan. The service is always kind and friendly. I like the atmosphere, I've been in this space through the two previous owners. My big issue is salsa and chips. I love Mexican food and for me fresh chips and salsa are important, thiers is neither. read more

I will be thinking about their Spicy Marg and Pineapple Fiesta Burrito for a loooong time. I've legit thought about the burrito every day since I had and am counting down until I can do again. The inside is cute and the service was great. I will definitely be back! read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My husband and I tried Tequila and I am in love. It was a perfect night for the patio, although the inside is so cute and well decorated. I had a mezcal margarita and my husband had the Paloma, both were delicious. We started with the ceviche, arguably the best you can find in the city! Prove me wrong, it was so yum. I have the Trompito Al pastor, and he had the mole enchiladas. Again, both were amazing. We loved the salsa with chips that came complimentary. The salsa was nice and Smokey, not too spicy. We finished the meal with sipping tequila, appropriately, and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine I highly recommend. read more

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We stumbled on this northern Mexican place in Walnut hills. Fun lively atmosphere. Friendly service. Tequila bar (though missing sangrita) My flank steak on the plancha was terrific with grilled cactus. Great place for a group to have fun read more

I'm writing this review late due to traveling, but I just gotta say how fantastic this restaurant is. We went on May 3, 2025 unbeknownst to us that it was also their anniversary. I noticed walking in the funny sign on their wall in the back entrance, then noticed it was also displayed on the back of the t-shirts they sell. One Tequila two tequila three tequila floor lol. All the waitresses were wearing festive matching dresses-super cute-black off the shoulder sundresses with yellow flowers across the top. I was in a large group and the restaurant seating looked small but to my surprise they accommodated us quickly. I ordered a classic Margarita and Carnitas. I didn't have my phone on me to snap pics but a friend sent mr some video. A mariachi band started to play. It was so fun!! They brought out a round of tequila to celebrate and gave a free t shirt to each couple. My food was sooo good!!! In fact, everyone's food was so good. I will 100% go back. read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Back of t-shirt - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My wife and I recently stopped at Tequila Modern Mexican for dinner. This is a newer restaurant over in DeSales Corner of East Walnut Hills. It's a bit upscale for a Mexican restaurant, a trend that seems to be pretty popular these days. I ordered the enchiladas fridas which is three fresh tortillas stuffed with chicken, smothered in green tomatillo sauce, garnished with sour cream, onion, and queso fresco, and served with a side of rice and beans ($17).  This was a lot of food and it all was pretty tasty. The sauce was very good and there was a lot of cheese on top to give some balance to the meal. The enchiladas filled an entire plate, so the beans and rice are served separately, which is actually kind of nice, though I would be fine without the side dishes at all. The real star of the meal were the enchiladas. My wife ordered the spinach chicken, served as a bed of vegetables with a chicken breast, spinach, and melted mozzarella on top ($19). She got some tortillas on the side to eat it sort of like you would with fajitas. Again it was a lot of food and the flavor combinations were good. We also tried their spicy margaritas ($12) which had a spicy rim and fresh jalapeno included. A pretty spicy combination but delicious as well. read more

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We decided to grab a few drinks and some queso before our event. When we arrived, the place was bustling with employees, but it felt chaotic and unorganized. We were seated and ordered margaritas, but my mini cup was mostly ice, and the drink barely tasted like tequila--definitely not worth the $12 price tag. We opted to skip the queso since it was an outrageous $17. Instead, we ordered the mini trompo al pastor. While it provided enough food for both of us, the flavor didn't resemble authentic al pastor, though there was plenty of meat--enough for three tacos each. On the bright side, their salsas were fantastic! Overall, I wouldn't return. It was worth trying once, but not a place I'd revisit. read more

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Love the decor, the food, and drinks! My Salmon was delicious. Also enjoyed the Tree Stump cabernet. Our sever was attentive and she bought our check insude a cute tiny basket. read more

I've been wanting to come here for months and finally made it. It did not disappoint. The decor was so fun! We came in between lunch and dinner on a Saturday, so it was pretty empty then. The food was delicious!! The flavors were so good and everything was fresh. Loved the lunch menu- very affordable and good portions. We loved the chips, salsa, spicy margarita, rice, beans, and homemade hot sauces. We even asked for to go cups to take the hot sauce home and she gave us fresh ones to take. We will definitely be back here! read more

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My friends and I enjoyed a Wednesday evening dinner at Tequila we were seated inside & given warm chips and salsa The table water is served In reused tequila bottles which is a clever idea but the water glasses are almost shot glasses so definitely need larger water glasses at the table We enjoyed homemade guacamole appetizer and margaritas my classic margarita was watered down, my friends enjoyed the cucumber & fig (has another name) margaritas We enjoyed our main dishes mine Mexicano Alaambres, Que Me Vez and Popeye Chicken the portions are huge & we had leftovers The restaurant was busy great on a Wednesday night but we had to ask for our server anytime we needed anything including the check. read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Mexicano Alaambres steak, jalapeño, onions, mushrooms topped with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great roasted ancho/tomato complimentary salsa and chips. Really good house margarita as well. My shrimp was cooked perfectly. The refried beens were not an afterthought like most other Mexican restaurants and were actually very good. The house made pastry/cheesecake was really good too. Only minor complaint is the steaks are too thin. I'd rather be charged $10 and get a real steak. I'd go again for sure though read more

Food was great! Ambiance nice! Service was moderate. Over all. I enjoyed myself it was a last-minute suggestion. We were seated right away. Everything was really really great and this is our first visit and there is more to come. read more

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This is great spot for Mexican. We went on a cold winter night and it was the perfect warm meal. The decor is amusing and fun to look at. I had the street tacos and asked for their homemade hot sauce, fantastic! We also were provided with chips and salsa unpon arriving. Large, free parking lot in the back of the building makes it easy. Minus one star as the service was a little slow when it came time to bring the checks, but otherwise, I'd go back for sure! read more

Great food. Fun atmosphere. Somewhat inattentive service. Convenient parking in back. 20% gratuity pre-filled on bill presented to us (party of 2)! read more

New concept in walnut hills. Plenty of parking has been packed since opening. The ambiance is grand, the food was pretty good. And the service was okay. This Tequila spot is making roots. The Mezcalita was my favorite part. read more

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decided to stop in here for lunch before getting a tattoo at lumen ink! tequila modern mexican is a family owned n operated spot that has been open for a couple months now, servin up flavor-packed dishes that are gorgeously plated & margaritas that pack a punch! service was excellent from the moment we walked in, til we got up to leave! (wish i would've grabbed our server's name, but she was awesome nonetheless) ORDERED (pictured below): 3 street tacos, al pastor chicken quesadilla queso! (complimentary chips & salsa) spicy margarita (tiny but mighty) read more

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We had a very good dinner here and the food was very hot and fresh. They seemed very steady for a Tuesday night. read more

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Had enchiladas verdes and steak tacos, they were done perfectly. True to style, but elevated a notch, but still completely true to style. Great outdoor seating (on a perfect fall night), very laid back, not rushed at all. A millions kinds of tequila (if you're into that) and really creative drinks. Will be back! read more

This restaurant is well decorated and definitely gives a nicer vibe. It would be a nice date night spot. They have a great outdoor patio area for seating as well. The bathrooms were decorated adorably and clean. The food was delicious as well! We had the house cheese dip-it was a white melted cheese and it was delightful. I had the street tacos. The guacamole was smoother than what I'm used to, but it had a great flavor. You can tell the steak fajita meat is marinated and the flavor is so good! Our service was fine-honestly the service is the only thing where there was room for improvement read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was hesitant about visiting Tequila Modern Mexican for a little - concerned that the name implied upscaled, gentrified, and more expensive takes on Mexican cuisine - but any apprehensions disappeared after the first, second...and eighth visit, where I ate my way across the menu's many sections. Each time, I was delighted by the quality and value, both dining in as well as from carryout. I spent nearly a decade working in Mexico so I'm partial to particular flavors throughout the country's multiple regions - TMM delightfully adheres to a lot of the core concepts and builds on them. Without a doubt, the items from the grill are the star of the show. The is far from dry, the flavors bold, and the vegetables remain crisp. If you like seafood, you'll realize that they offer generous portions of giant prawns and scallops in multiple dishes, especially the Mocaljete Del Mar ($35) and Mar Y Tierra ($19), with the former coming with enough food to easily feed two. I especially love their take on Chilaquiles ($20), served with a nice cut of steak on an iron-hot stone plate that continues to cook the tortillas throughout the meal. The result is that perfect combination of soft, space-drenched tortillas with a nice crunchy bite...that is, if you can resist waiting (don't rush, as it is extremely hot!). If you want a dish that makes jaws drop, I also highly recommend the Trompito Al Pastor ($25) - the al pastor meat is served on a miniature, rotating vertical spit. It's a lot of fun to slice the meat off when trying to construct your own tacos and it's a perfect example of the creative twist they put on traditional Mexican faire. Another stand out is their quesabirria tacos ($17 on the dinner menu only, though they will accommodate you at lunch) - extremely flavorful with a side of consome to dip in. You can also order grilled lamb chops, only available on their secret menu. All in all, the service is and food is great. I love the fact that multiple servers remember me despite the large crowds that sometimes come through. When the weather is nice, they also have a decent outdoor area near the heart of East Walnut Hills' Woodburn walking district. It can get a little loud inside the restaurant (the "one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor" and cranked music screams PARTY VIBES) but it is much more reserved in the lunch hours. If you order to go for pickup, you might use upserve.com (their website is not updated so you'll have to grab the link from their Google Maps listing) - I've called my food in multiple times before but sometimes the serve can't hear/understand me very well - it'll streamline the order. read more

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Excited to try this new place and can't wait to come back for the entertainment of the mariachi band on a Friday evening. The location hasn't changed much since it was Solstice, but still has a nice vibe. Food was good, not great, but prepared well and nicely seasoned. Enjoyed the chips and salsa. The lemon cucumber margarita was my favorite, super refreshing, though there was a variation in taste between my first and second cocktail. Service was extremely friendly and the manager (or possibly the owner) was really knowledgeable about tequila. read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Shredded Chicken Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! Let me start with the food, the quality is superb!! Friendly staff and the place is really nice!! Was my second time here and definitely not the last one! read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Trompito - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Quaint atmosphere, parking however was street side, metered??? limited and unclear. It must have been on campus. Dark and unfamiliar with the area I'm unsure. Lots of students, it must have been. Wait staff was getting ready for an in coming group so it felt like they forgot about us at first. Wonderful people. I bet we had someone ask four different times if we wanted more chips, so I think they were making up for our earlier wait. Table by the door was cold and people were walking behind me all the time so not very comfortable. I honestly think if they put us at any other table it would have been better. Fish Street tacos were greasy and cold. Very disappointed because when they asked if I needed something I wanted to just say something with flavor and no grease. Even the tortilla was greasy. That being said the sauce they gave with it was fire hot, my husband who enjoys hot sauce even said it was too much for him. So maybe I should have asked for some other sauce. Refried beans were good. My husband enjoyed his burrito and was more than willing to share except I can't have the cheese sauce it was covered with. He said he wished it had more peppers on it. Otherwise he said it had a generous amount of meat. Rice, and bean sides were generous. Overall, I wouldn't go back. And I hate leaving bad reviews but it is what it was. Not a good experience. Oh, even a street person came in and said something to the room and then left. Weird meal... Another positive: water was served in recycled tequila bottles. Fresh and cold. That was very nice and clever. read more

Given it was a Saturday night, I called ahead to see if they took reservations. The lovely hostess told me only for groups of 10+, and then asked about us and when we thought to arrive, and when I said 2 around 7, she described two large parties booked between 6-6:30 and invited me to call when we were on our way and they'd try to have a table. Sure enough, we were seated promptly. Initial wait service with water, chips and salsa was a little slow, but once they took our orders, drinks and food followed at a nice pace. My husband had the steak burrito and I had the vegetable enchiladas, explaining I'm vegetarian . The server was kind enough to offer that the rice is meatless- no chicken broth- and as others have reported, the portions are ample. We came home with leftovers. They are known for margaritas made from scratch without bottled sweet and sour mix and there are two full pages of tequilas as well as a small selection of mescals. There is no beer menu, but my husband enjoyed the Modela Negro from among the limited cerveza offerings. The place was steadily busy and like those around us who included regulars, we will be back. read more

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Finally got to come in for lunch and I was Blown away! The chips, salsa and cheese dip were all great! Loved the fajita quesadilla and the sopes. Grab a margarita or two! I tried the pineapple and the lemon cucumber. So good! Free parking lot is available! Great staff and love the vibes in the restaurant read more

Good diabla shrimp! Yummy. Gave me plenty of salsa and chips! Super cool! It's here in Cincinnati OH. I'm driving thru this town staying at Home2 Suites. read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Our expectations were surpassed! Bright and fun environment, great service and the food was fantastic! The portions were so large I had leftovers for days. Spicy margarita was great. The homemade salsa they serve had big fresh chunks of tomato... all around great spot! read more

This place is pretty solid!! The food menu is extensive and the flavor surprised me with how good it was. Plenty of options for vegetarians. Service was fast and friendly. I love how many margarita options you have to pick from as well. This place is perfect for a friends hang, girls might or date night. I'll definitely be back! read more

Tequila Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We stumbled upon this place for lunch . What a lucky turn! The food was amazing. The chips were nice and "dry" not greasy. The salsa was very flavorful. Our ordered food was very tasty and creatively presented. Service was friendly. We'll be back!. read more

Soooooo delicious. The flautas were really good and the complimentary chips and salsa were too. My girlfriend had the carnitas and they were so tasty. Overall amazing service and ambiance. read more

Both the food and the service were underwhelming, especially for the price. The restaurant itself was filled with smoke from the kitchen, and it was very warm and loud inside. read more

Overall, a great meal and experience here. Margs were good but felt a little expensive given the size of them. Chips and queso were to die for and were devoured by our table. I ordered the chicken quesadilla and it was honestly one of the best I've had in the city. If they can improve the service a bit (new restaurant is common), I'd definitely give it 5 stars. read more

Food was excellent. Guacamole recipe is simple, delicious. Plentiful serving. Atmosphere is noisy yet fun. Good service.

Fresh Guac Enchiladas Mexicans Trompito Al Pastor Three people. Took half of everything home, it was all good sized portions. The house salsa was delicious, a little smoky/mole-esque The Guac was enjoyed by all The enchiladas and Al Pastor were delicious. It was early on Father's day (4:15ish), we were seated quickly and well taken care of. Definitely picked up more towards the end of dinner. Will be back for sure for the Paloma and some tequila shots to help enjoy the meal even more. read more