I'm not sure what brought Valle Escondido to our attention, but I have a feeling it was featured in an email from yelp. Thanks! We enjoy Mexican food and there are many Mexican restaurants very nearby. We live on the West side, so when I learned about Valle Escondido I knew we had to give it a try. We arrived about 30 minutes after they opened on a Saturday. The place was pretty empty. Chips and salsa were brought to the table. Nothing too extraordinary here. I knew what I wanted and Mark figured out what he wanted pretty quickly. Our server asked if we wanted the lunch version of the burritos we ordered. We said, "Nope" because we wanted the full meal. When the burritos arrived we were a bit surprised at the size. The burritos were HUGE! I couldn't even come close to finishing. Our meals served for both lunch and dinner, which made them a bit of a deal. I ordered the Burrito Ranchero - filled with steak, chicken, onions, and beans. Topped with chorizo, corn, pineapple, and grilled shrimp, and topped with cheese sauce. I saw pictures of this masterful burrito on yelp and knew I had to have it. Wow, it was fantastic! The beef and chicken were spiced beautifully. The shrimp was very tasty and I appreciated them being free of tails. Corn, pineapple, chorizo and a very light cheese sauce elevated the flavor above most burritos I've had elsewhere. Mark had the Burrito Mexicano - one large burrito filled with grilled chicken strip or steak cooked with onions and stuffed with lettuce, avocado, and pico de gallo. Topped with our three special sauces: green, white and red. Served with rice. He ordered jalapeños and boy he got what he asked for! He got a big bunch of jalapeños for $1.50. He also asked for hot sauce. Our server asked if he wanted the house made hot sauce. Well, of course! One... it was HOT! But Mark likes hot. I had to try it with a tortilla chip, just a little bit. It was flavorful and it was hot. If you like heat, most definitely order the house made hot sauce. It was beautiful and quite good. While we were eating the place filled up a bit. It's a huge place and I imagine later in the evening every table it full. It should be because the food is really great. Mark and I have a favorite Mexican restaurant that is much closer, but we both decided we'd come back to Valle Escondido without hesitation. If you haven't been here you need to check it out. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

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We tried this place on a Monday evening. The happy hour special on Monday was $5 small house margs - a great deal! Food was delicious! Some of the best I have had in the cincinnati area. The bartender seemed like he didn't want to be there so his attitude lost a star for me. Ambiance was great! They had good music playing and the place felt lively. I would dine here again. Also, come HUNGRY because this place will FEED you for sure. read more

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I came here because of the positive reviews, and did find a pleasant, active, popular setting with friendly servers. It was decorated well, and was fairly large, bright, and pleasant inside. It seemed a little noisy, due to the large number of customers, and the tables seemed a little close together. As for the food: I ordered camarones al mojo de ago with corn tortillas, a beef tostada and the paella Mexicana. The portions were very plentiful, but the quality of the food seemed just okay. It was decent, but didn't seem that authentic or unique. All in all, it seemed like a Mexican version of a chain restaurant, like, say a Mexican Friendly's or TGI Fridays -- good service, pleasant atmosphere, great capacity, but unremarkable food. read more

I stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Fast, friendly, and a good portion for lunch. Relaxed atmosphere for mid day and sports on all the TVs. read more

Great food with unbelievable mole sauce. You can taste the coffee and chocolate that they use to make it.

Have eaten here about 10 times since they opened. Always friendly service and fresh food. The prices have increased recently but still a great place. We always get the table side guac and typically taco salad, chimichanga or fajitas. They have a pretty large kids menu as well. This time I tried the tamale as well and it was mainly corn (not much meat compared to others). read more

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Awesome new mex on Harrison. Where take 5 was. Meals were good. Traditional mex with the table side guacamole preparation second to none. Super crowded as it's the "new place" in the area. Even has discount margarita 25% off on Saturday night. Check it out! read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Big beer - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food was phenomenal, the server could have been the nicest person, and the ambiance was very authentic. Had a blast celebrating a friend's birthday with a relatively big group! read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Birthday boy! - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food and service is always on point! Loveeeee this place!! I haven't had anything from here that I didn't like! read more

This place took over the old Perkins building a few years ago and it is excellent! If they are busy(and that happens) you may wait a bit for a table and for your food. I will say that the alcohol order showed up really fast and that indicates solid intelligence at this location! The food is really good, very flavorful and the portions are reasonable. Prices are good and parking is plentiful! Give this place a shot and decide for yourself, I'm a frequent flyer there! read more

We've been there a few times now and it's consistently good. Food and drinks are really good and service has always been good

Don't be put off by Valle Escondido's unassuming exterior. They are located in a small strip mall. They have a fairly large inside seating area and a small outdoor patio with a pretty fountain. We started with drinks and chips with guacamole and queso. They make your guacamole fresh and table side. You can choose if you want jalapeño peppers added or not. It is delicious guacamole. The queso is also really good- my nephew absolutely loved it. My husband ordered the burrito ranchero and he really enjoyed it. My mom and I split a pick three combo. We chose a ground beef burrito, a cheese enchilada, and a chicken quesadilla. It also came with refried beans and rice. This was the perfect combination and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We tried the banana chimichanga and it was amazing!! I would definitely recommend trying it! read more

Very nice, friendly staff, good food, big menu, reasonable price, I go 2x a month. Baria tacos are must try.

We love this place. The chips and salsa are the bomb. We have tried several things here from the menu. You get a lot of food. We just eat half and then have another meal from the leftovers. Very happy with the attentive service as well read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - The Sunday vibe - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food. Starts with ample chips, salsa and bean dip. We enjoyed the patio and umbrellas on a sunny day. Good drinks and we all enjoyed our meals. Our kids had tacos and substituted fries that were better than expected. read more

Came in last minute and had some good food . The chicken chimichanga was super tasty and hot , I don't like sides so I got it á la carte . My boyfriend got the pallea Mexicana . Not sure what Roy got but it was a big burrito and it was good. read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Chicken chimichanga á la carta , and a pallea Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The spinach and black bean burrito is my go to meal. So good! The service is always fast and friendly. Check it out!

We went to dinner here on a Friday night and it was packed. We waited 25 minutes for a table expecting to not get very good service. By the time we ate and received our check, we were surprised that it was excellent service. The food was really good and the Margarita tasted amazing and had a kick. The decor of this new restaurant is appealing as well. I'd recommend Valle Escondido but be prepared for a wait particularly on a weekend. read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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If you want a choking hazard then go there. It was a horrible experience. Had leaves and large pointy stem in my friends burrito. The waiter offered 2 dollars off or speak to the manager. She asked to speak to the manager. He cam over very nasty before she even explained the situation. He said that's how they cook it and she wouldn't know because she doesn't know how to cook. She said you aren't a good manager and he said I am the boss and never come there again. He was extremely rude for no reason. I've never had Mexican food with large stems and leaves in a freaking burrito. Someone could choke. Will never come there again. And telling everyone I know. read more

Margaritas were good, fairly priced, and the large is huge! Red sangrias were good too. Salsa and bean dip were very tasty, chips were ok (a little greasy) the taco was really good (shell tasted great) the chicken in the chimichangas were a little dry and the chicken in the quesadilla tasted a little rubbery. The re-fried beans were good. Service was good as well, although it was pretty dead when we went. Overall it was pretty good, I would go back but avoid chicken. read more

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Food was good. However our server Sara, looked at us like we had 3 heads when we ordered. 1 she got my husband the wrong taco shells and 2 she brought me 3 carnita tacos when I ordered carne asada... I am not a fan of carnitas and these 3 each had huge chunks of fat in each taco... I really wanted to like this place but she really killed the experience. read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Fat from carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I love this Mexican spot. We used to frequent Cancun, Rio Grande and Vera Cruz. However the lockdown changed lots of things and places. I found this place while riding my motorcycle over a year ago. We've been going ever since. Everything on the menu is good with great service. Friday and Saturday can get very busy but it's worth the wait. I haven't had any better Mexican food in the area. Great food with friendly caring staff. read more

I ordered carry out online and was given a 15-minute estimate. I arrived a few minutes early and only had a 5 minute wait. Restaurant is clean and tastefully decorated. Looks like a good place to bring family or friends. They packed up my food and I headed home, which is just a 5-minute drive. I had really high hopes and was looking forward to a great meal. The chicken was honestly chewy like it had been overcooked or reheated. The texture just wasn't good and neither of us finished the fajitas or wanted to keep the remainder to reheat later. The guacamole was very good, but the chips were just average. The spinach dip was also very good, but didn't look anything like the picture in their menu. I think it was really just queso dip with a sprinkle of spinach added. It's still very good and recommend the dips. Overall, the food is your average westside Mexican grill. I do like the interior and their outdoor area looks like a great place to hang out too. If you are going for drinks and food isn't the priority, then I think this restaurant is a good place to go. read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Carry out Chicken Fajitas for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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They have great food and good service. This is the place for Mexican food! They service chips and sauce for an appetizer and plenty is on the menu. read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Valle Escondido menu - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good food and service never had any issues since going there. Also there pricing is nice and affordable

This place has been great for carry out and to pop in for a quick dinner. It's right next to the daycare center we take our kids to. I love to get an order of the chunky guacamole and an order of the chicken and steak combo fajitas. I will heat the fajitas up in a pan when I get home and they are PERFECT. If you are in quarantine and looking for a fresh meal then hit up Valle Escondido! read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was looking for a place to go for my birthday that had authentic Mexican food and most importantly birria tacos. Let me tell you they did not disappoint, everything was delicious and service was excellent! I will definitely be back. read more

Great food large menu wonderful service I would say it's a preferred Mexican restaurant

Great food and decent prices! We will definitely go back next time we're in the area!

Great Mexican food. Burritos were hot and tasty. Quesadas had a lot of fillings. Drinks were cold and tasty.

First off the service is awful. We ordered a beef taco, two chicken tacos, and chicken strips. Two of the three orders were completely wrong, they had to take the food back and start over. Second, we asked for additional chips and salsa, the waiter brought out chips about ten minutes later, no salsa. Finally, we asked for Ketchup for the chicken strips, the waiter totally forgot. I chased him down ten minutes later and he literally brought me 5 packets of garbage ketchup. I will not return, there are several really good Mexican Restaurants within 5 miles of this place. read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - three packets of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Service is perfect and staff is very very nice. Food came out quick and tasted delicious

Stopped at Valle Escondido last night after shopping and it was about 10:35 when we walked in. Hated to do it to them but we were hungry and was tired of always getting carry out. Service was friendly and the food came out quick. The shrimp tacos are tasty enough and the margaritas are very good and somewhat strong. The large is the best value. We did not feel rushed at all even though we arrived that late - finished up about 15 minutes after closing and they were very helpful in packing up the leftovers. read more

Love love love this location. Staff is friendly and food is great. Due to time constraints I opted to spend my birthday at one of the other locations - lesson learned - this is the only location I'll come to! read more

Food came out 5 min after ordering, cold at lunch time. It seemed to be the microwaved leftovers from the day before.

Overall food was good. Our group ordered a large variety of items from salad to tacos to fajitas, etc. Service was pretty slow and seemed a little disorganized. But they're trying. read more

Love the owner Neil and this restaurant. Delicious food and fun atmosphere!! Excellent tableside guacamole and guacamole!!

My husband and I went to Valle Escondido for the first time last night. The atmosphere is pleasant and the servers friendly. They give you chips, salsa and a Mexican meat dip when you are seated. I started with a blue Margarita. It was sweeter than I prefer. We also ordered the tableside guacamole as an appetizer. It was made efficiently and without much fanfare but was lacking in flavor compared to what I usually like. There were too many onions ,no lime juice that I could see and very little salt and pepper to add the extra flavoring necessary for a good guacamole. As a dinner, my husband and I shared the molcajete. It was definitely large enough for two people and had a nice variety of meats, hot peppers, and onions with some cheese all grilled until tender. Our server seemed to be busy and we did not see him as much as we would have liked so that we could have ordered more drinks. We also had to make second request for certain beverages. I also noticed that my second margarita was served in a tall glass. I ordered the gold Cadillac Margarita and it also was very sweet but I wondered why not in a margarita glass. it appeared that they did not have all of the necessary glassware for the appropriate cocktails. read more

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Tasty food, great drinks and amazing service! Highly recommend the chunky guacamole for table side service! read more

Valle Escondido's Mexican Restaurant - Cadillac Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

LOVE IT! Truly authentic Mexican food on the Westside of Cinti. The best restaurant on the Westside.