To say that we had a bad experience would be an understatement. We came to support a woman owned business and to have good food and company with family before a concert. What a joke. The "owner" was not only rude but way out of line. A member of our party was accused of not paying the bill when they were in a week earlier. WHICH WAS NOT THE CASE! They not only paid but tipped very well. They literally had to produce their bank statement of payment. I am third generation born and raised in Kent and will be sure to defer ANYONE from going to this establishment. You should be ashamed of yourself for inaccurately and inappropriately accusing someone of skipping out on a bill. Shame on you - left a google review and the "Owner" took it upon herself to say this was untrue. My family had to produce the receipt of payment and this owner took a picture of my Sisters phone. Obviously this small business doesn't want repeat business or balance their books properly. Profiling and stereotyping...... again, you should be ashamed of yourself! read more

Waited 20+ minutes and no one even asked for a drink order after seating. Obviously very politically motivated restaurant. Not what I'm interested in when I just want good food Reply to Rosi: I visited your Resturant in late January. You asked asked me if I wanted to sit at the bar. I said no and you gave an uncomfortable look as if I answered your question wrong and you didn't like it. Later we realized you didn't have enough help on the floor and that is why you wanted us to sit at the bar. You could have just been honest about that and we would have complied. Also, If you don't think your establishment has political motivations your either lying to yourself or your customers or both. Things like a minimum wage or how drug offenders are treated are extremely political. Again, there is enough political division in our lives today. When I just want to eat a good taco I don't want to hear about politics. I don't think your restaurant will survive beyond 3 years with you at the wheel. Finally, your signage sucks outside. Can't tell you how many people when you the front door only to see it locked and everyone close to that door look at them awkwardly. read more

10 out of 5 stars for The Battleground! What a gem of amazing Mexican food and drinks in the heart of Ohio! We went on a Saturday night, after calling ahead. Our server was so kind and attentive. All of the drinks we tried, from mixed drinks to the Battleground Margarita to a handful of the craft beers, were delicious. The food was excellent - we tried a few different appetizers and tacos and fish and three different sides, even dessert - they were all wonderful. Highly recommend the cream poblano soup and the esquires. Everything had great flavor! We can't wait to return again. read more

Wow! What a great place. Everything is made from scratch. Our party of 4 ordered the coconut shrimp, chicken, steak and veggie tacos - everything was fantastic! Also had the beer brewed with coffee flavor. All of this in a backyard socially distanced patio setting. Service was great and all workers wore masks. We will definitely be back! read more

Really liked the tacos and the salads. Very good rosa and verde salsa. Empanadas could use a sauce. Fresh ingredients, different than average mexican, will order again and again read more

I am not a fan of Mexican food. It all tastes the same to me. That is definitely NOT the case here.......very tasty and fresh food and fast, courteous service. Loved the food that I had. The only reason that I did not rate this 5 stars, was that I found the menu somewhat confusing to navigate. That was minor so I guess the rating is 4.75.....definitely will be back. read more

Absolutely delicious authentic Mexican food and my favorite new restaurant in Northeast Ohio. The pozole soup is amazing - and even travels well for take-away. We've tried the asada and al pastor tacos, both of which were flavorful and memorable; as well as the habanero salsa and guacamole. This is the kind of food that you hope to get at a Mexican restaurant and usually don't find (sadly). A can't miss! And while you're there, be sure to try the Modern Methods/DYV craft beers... the Si Se Puede Lager is one of the best I've ever had. The Battleground is a great night out with friends or family! read more

Great new place - ultra delicious tacos, the softest freshest tortillas you'll find and the amazing salsas made on premises. Churros and chocolate for desserts were scrumptious. Great decor inside, and beers support good causes so can feel great about having one or two. Top notch place read more

so, restaurants have this annoying habit of seating you right next to the nearest tables seated with other diners, even when there are twenty open tables! this happenEd when we arrived, so we asked for a table away from the other diners, and were promptly told "well I have servers with stations I must manage!" Wow. there were three tables seated on a patio with 20 open tables!! and we were all bunched together so we could all hear each others' dinner conversations. Despite that terrible introduction, the food was fantastic and table service was solid. We loved the food. Everything is from scratch and fresh. read more

Valentine's Day dinner at this fine place. Everything we had was top notch. My wife had their quesadilla and claims it's the best she's ever had. I had a few tacos and they were so good. Great atmosphere! read more

Such a great place. The food was flavorful!! I had the Asada and special coconut shrimp. Got the Mexican corn as well. My husband had the Barbados and chicken. He enjoyed those as well. read more

Great restaurant and awesome food. Service could improve a bit. Needs better signage out front, wasn't sure if we were pulling into the right place. We definitely will be back and recommend it. read more

Very impressed! Authentic food and a nice atmosphere. We haven't tried anything we didn't like

This is authentic Mexican food! The beans and rice have FLAVOR like I've never tasted, the mole is ON POINT, and the margaritas are DELECTABLE. I've been craving authentic Mexican since I moved to NE Ohio and this restaurant is right up there with my fav places in Chicago. Plus WORM SALT - it'll change your life, give it a go. The prices are quite reasonable as well. Can't recommend enough! read more

The veggie empanadas and sopa de tortilla pasilla were delicious, unlike anything I've eaten. The soup was even more tasty the next day, after all of the spices melded together. Rosi, the owner and chef, knows her food and how to deliver greatness! read more

This is what we call a hidden gem and I'm so glad it's here in Kent, OH. If you like or ever want to taste authentic Mexican cuisine, this place is it. My family couldn't decide on what to eat so we shared a little of everything off the menu. Everything was delicious, priced great, and my 7yr old even enjoyed his first churro. The staff is also friendly and you can tell they love working here. Please support this hidden but local gem. read more

This place is AMAZING! Such a unique location and building and the food is outstanding. Love that they have so many beers on draft and they all support a specific mission- great prices too! If I could eat here multiple times a week I would. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to try after we can safely eat in restaurants again because the takeout was outstanding. read more

This place is amazing! The specialty variety of tacos are to die for. I haven't been able to try all of them yet so I cant pick my favorite but I also have loved each one more than the last! Make sure you come thirsty too so you can Drink Your Values! What a great surprise!! The staff makes sure you are taken care during your whole visit! Will be going back! read more

We had wanted to try the Battleground sooner and I'm sorry we waited. We were able to order delivery online (huge bonus). The food was delivered quickly, neatly packed, and clearly marked. All good things, but the food itself was absolutely fantastic -- the best Mexican food I've ever had. We tried a variety of tacos/meats and the depth of unique flavors made us comment on each bite that these people know what they're doing! One main recommendation: You have to try the esquites. I felt the glorious flavors in my brain. Would recommend to anyone in the region -- this is worth a lengthy journey! read more

An amazing Mexican restaurant! Try the shrimp tacos & esquites and wash it down with the peoples Paloma! Everything here is seriously delicious! read more

There is a tall dark handsome man with a powerful mustache that can serve some mean tacos.

The coconut shrimp tacos & the fish tacos were delicious. The red salsa and the spicy pineapple guacamole were the best I've ever had. Great atmosphere. Our waiter was so nice and very professional. Our 45 minute drive was well worth it. Definitely will be returning soon. read more

Really cool spot that makes you not feel like you're in Kent. Trendy upscale taco spot that feels more like being in LA. The fish taco and shrimp taco were excellent. The baked queso is super thick and extremely flavorful. The bar and drinks are creative and fun. Little bit pricey, but a great date spot. read more

Yumm! Hadn't tried this place until quarantine began. I am so excited to visit once things are calm! The food was awesome. Mohitos were a perfect treat! read more

One word...fantastic! We had heard that this was a good restaurant and it did not disappoint us! By far this is the best Mexican style food that we have had since moving from California! We started with a jicama salad which was full of healthy and tasty greens, jicama and other crunchy vegetables, delicious tomatoes, and candied walnuts with the perfect amount of sweetness. The green herb dressing complemented the salad perfectly! We would have also tried the empanadas but they were not available this night. We tried several tacos, the pollo tinga, the barbacoa, and the shrimp. The shrimp taco was so delicious that we ordered a second to share! The tamal de mole with chicken was the best tamale that I have ever had! The Mexican rice was very good but next time we will have an extra taco instead. The flan for dessert was particularly special since it was not too sweet as it is so often. For drinks, the Election Day IPA was excellent and the Battleground Margarita was very good although did not have enough tequila flavor. That sums up our first visit and we can't wait to go back! read more