Convenient location, great tacos, but watch out for sneaky fees. We stopped by after a show at Playhouse Square given how conveniently close it is. The ambiance is great, and the location couldn't be better for a post-theater meal. As soon as we sat down, they brought out complimentary chips and salsa--though the salsa was unfortunately watery and lacked depth. Things improved significantly with the entrees: the quessabirria tacos were delicious, and my wife really enjoyed her shrimp tacos. Where they lost me was the bill. Charging a "convenience fee" for using a credit card is completely unacceptable. Processing fees are a standard cost of doing business, and nobody is carrying cash around Downtown Cleveland. If a business is going to pull predatory tactics like that, it should at least be clearly stated on the menu. Unsurprisingly, that fee came directly out of the server's tip. Great food, but the hidden fees leave a sour taste in your mouth. read more

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Located in Playhouse square, 1942 Tacos and Tequila gave this out of town visitor delicious Quesabirria tacos! Ordered on recommendation from the server, these tacos were outstanding. Three tacos come in an order with the yummy side of beef broth for dipping. Chips and salsa are quickly delivered to your table upon seating. The chips and salsa were very tasty! I also ordered a margarita. While their house margarita was clearly a better price and size, I had to choose a different drink to get a better tequila. This was absolutely fine, but the margarita was still heavy on the mix as opposed to the tequila. There is plenty of seating for larger or smaller parties, both inside and outside as well as a few seats at the bar. My server was very friendly, as were all of the staff at 1942 Tacos and Tequila. Looks like there are a lot of 1942 Tacos and Tequila throughout the US, so check to see if there is one in your area. I would visit again based on those Quesabirra tacos. read more

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One of our office go to lunches, Tacos and Tequila is quick, moderately priced and the service and menu are amazing. Whether you stop in for lunch, happy hour or before a game you will not be disappointed. The wait staff are incredible, nice and patient, especially if bring the entire office to lunch on a Tuesday afternoon during the midday rush. They have my favorite salsa for a Mexican restaurant, perfect heat and texture. Today I opted for huevos rancheros with guacamole and rice, fresh and piping hot, loved it. I usually get the shrimp tacos and Mexican street corn, which is a huge portion, but wanted a lighter fare. Thru here a great bar, serving soft serve margaritas so I guess I'll have to come back when I'm not working! read more

My second time was just as enjoyable as my first! The service staff was welcoming. The interior is colorful and inviting. I ordered the Al pastor tacos with rice and beans and it was tasty and filling. The meat was tender and flavorful. Everyone in my party enjoyed what they had and were pleased with the visit. read more

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I have been here 2x. Once after a Guardians game and now after a show at The Conner Palace. Easy walking from Playhouse Square. They seat you pretty fast. Very friendly. Brought chips to the table immediately. It was late so we did not want to get anything too heavy. I got 3 beef hard tacos supremes. It's written on the menu and I didn't want anything elaborate just the tacos. So it was perfect. My Mom who saw the show with me ordered some nacho jalisco. The food came out in like 5 mins. It was hot and delicious. The tacos were overflowing with ingredients. The nachos were the same. We dug in and I ate my tacos and mom ate most of her nachos. The nachos had fresh jalapeños and were really good. The seasoned ground beef was very good on both the nachos and the tacos. I really can't complain. It was a hot quick good meal, staff was great. The restaurant is decent size and it's a fun place. Next time we get some margaritas. They looked good but it was late and I had to drive home. This is a good option for a late or early dinner before a show. read more

A great nighttime stop after a Guardians game. Super friendly staff...we meant to get a few beers and leave. We ended up getting masterful margaritas, in addition to ice cold beers, and delicious tacos. Neat bar and dining room with cool lighting. Of note, while we were there, a drunken patron tried to start a fight with the staff, and the staff and manager handled it like professional negotiators. Well done. This place will be a routine stop for us when we're in Cleveland. And they have carry out, too! read more

We came in kind of late, but were greeted kindly and sat promptly. Our server was kind and attentive, refilling water and ensuring we had everything we needed. He made sure to mention my partner's dairy allergy to the kitchen staff, and we always appreciate that extra attention to detail. Both our meals came out quickly, looking as good as they tasted! We never felt rushed, and were treated with respect regardless of showing up within the last hour of service. The decor is vibrant and tastefully composed while remaining a little bit eclectic; a nice spin on the usual bright colors and design. Thank you to the staff and our amazing server! read more

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First time here nice location we were greeted by a friendly host we were seated right away the place I'd decorated nicely Mexican style they great drinks are food came out very quick my food was warm it could've been hotter but it was good will return to try other drinks and food on the menu read more

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Amazing food and service! The atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be back soon!

Drinks are very very sweet Food ... eh. If there was a different selection at the time of night I went, I would go there read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - Bar - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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In from out of town we thought this would be a fun place to go. Ordered Jose Gold tequila and got silver and argued with the waiter whether it was gold or silver silver it was cold. The food was almost inaudible. Maybe it's what you're used to but I definitely wouldn't go back again read more

MY 1st REVIEW OF THE NEW YEAR 2024!! YAY! I visited Tacos and Tequila for the first time on Sunday, Dec. 17th 2023 with my friend Susan and her co-worker. We came for an early dinner before a Christmas concert at Playhouse Square and we arrived around 5pm. AMBIANCE -- There are neon lights and signs all throughout the restaurant which creates an inviting and fun atmosphere. FOOD -- I ordered the Al Pastor Tacos which are 3 tacos with pork, mango, pico de gallo, cilantro, and tomatillo sauce with a side of cheese fries. I got my tacos without onions. I don't like cheese that much so I ate around the cheese fries and I tried not to eat too much cheese but the fries were still nice and crispy. The tacos tasted good but I did not like the tortilla as much because I didn't know it would be a bitter kind although it was a soft shell. I prefer the plain flour tortilla's. Their menu is large so I'm sure you'll find something that you like. Besides tacos, they offer burrito bowls, appetizers such as empanadas and wings, and they have a vegetarian menu. DRINKS -- I don't drink alcohol but there is a bar that sells all sorts of drinks so you will find something that you like. A crowd started to form after 6:30pm so it was nice to see the restaurant packed. Customer service was friendly and efficient. I will definitely be back to visit Tacos and Tequila although finding free street parking downtown is hard so I suggest parking a little further away in a paved lot like my friend and I did then walking to the restaurant. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 1/150 total reviews in 2024 - 651 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 February 2024 read more

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One word to describe this place: inconsistent. I've been here a few times. In the past, it was fine, the food was decent, and the service depended on the day. Today, though, was a clear miss. Our server seemed aloof and uninterested. It took far too long to get our drinks, and refills were delayed or forgotten. There was no real follow-up throughout our visit. Unfortunately, both the food and drinks were mediocre. With so many solid options in Downtown, it's hard to recommend this place when consistency is such a problem. As a downtown resident, it is a quick walk, so I go back occasionally, but after this visit, it might be my last one for a while now. read more

Quick service despite being packed. We ordered fajitas and we were disappointed with the small amount of meat that came with them. The decor is cool. read more

Like many other reviewers, we stepped in right before a show at Playhouse Square. First off, the service was INCREDIBLY fast. We got seated, given our free chips and salsa, and our orders taken within 5 minutes. They have a fairly limited vegetarian menu (tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas). I ordered the tacos tropical--I will say I wished the vegetables were a tad less cheesy and more seasoned, but they did the trick. My friends enjoyed their tacos al pastor and veggie enchiladas as well. All in all, a solid Mexican spot in a prime location. read more

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I got the Quesabirria and I will say it is basically a Mexican French dip. It was soo good. The meat was tender and the dipping broth added even more flavor. The server was very attentive, and we had a large group. Everyone liked their food. Will return. read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - Queasabirria - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

No stars. please stay away recently dined and was violently sick not sure what is worse that we missed our show bc we got so sick, the fact that no one has returned my call or that someone responding via instagram told me "we will refund you with other meal unfortunately we can't refund on card and we serve a lot of mean that day or every day and you are the only one who got sick maybe u eat somewhere in the morning ...." read more

Authentic Mexican food, check. Yummy margaritas, check. Fast service, check. This cute Mexican restaurant is located in the heart of Cleveland and it's a must try! One thing to note is that because of its location it doesn't have a dedicated parking lot, so you'll either have to find street parking or park in a garage nearby. read more

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This was my 1st time here and I will not be coming back. Service was below average and I came around 2pm on a Monday so it was not busy at all. I ordered the 1942 fries and my wife ordered the asada fries. Our fries were basically burnt. My 2 kids ordered the Birria tacos which they liked but sauces lives/lemons were taking forever to be brought out so we all just basically sitting there waiting to eat. We never received any refill on our drinks until the next waiter came out and checked on us for me to ask him. I found this place off Tik tok an can honestly say the worse 136 dollars I ever spent. read more

¡Una experiencia encantadora en todos los sentidos! Meal: 5 The dining experience began with complimentary chips and salsa, highlighting a superb salsa roja. The mezcal cantarito and nachos grill with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, and queso dip were standout components to start. I later had a straight shot of mezcal with some soda water. I wanted to sip it with sangrita like I did in Mexico, but they did not have sangrita. Service: 5 Juan, despite his bouncer appearance, delivered exceptionally attentive service, enhancing the overall dining satisfaction. Ambiance: 5 Nestled within Playhouse Square, the restaurant thrived in a lively atmosphere. The anticipation of theater shows across the street contributed to an electric energy, complemented by festive decor, making the experience truly memorable. read more

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Good food! I would recommend this place, at least for takeout. It was SUPER fast and tastes good. To get an entree through doordash was about $13 (+tip) so for a delivered lunch in downtown Cleveland I thought that was pretty good pricing. The portions were more than enough for lunch so I was happy with that too. They just need polishing up on a couple of little things - like give some napkins to your customers lol! read more

They good was ok, the drinks were nasty, staff barely understood English which was hard for me to order. It was a lot of flies around which I understand that can happen but they don't have a open patio so it was too much for me read more

Headed there for lunch with a few colleagues. It wasn't very busy, but our service was subpar. Lunch was okay, but my quesadilla was so greasy. The street corn was the best part. read more

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This places was awesome! The service was great. The food tastes really good. I only needed one margarita. They will sneak up on you. Lol the aesthetic of this places was pretty cool also. We will definitely be back. We came here on a date night read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I decided to eat here before attending a show at Playhouse Square since it was close by. It was not too crowded when I first arrived but started to become packed not long after. We started off with free chips and salsa, which came out really fast along with the drinks. The mango margarita was good; however, I ordered it on the rocks and it came out frozen. For my meal, I ordered shrimp tacos with rice and beans. This time I had to wait a while for the food to come out. I enjoyed the tacos and the toppings that it came with. The chipotle sauce was delicious. I finished feeling pretty full, and was able to make it to the show with time to spare! read more

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First of all, Claudine, our server, was friendly and expeditious. Our party of four had tacos, street corn, and margaritas. Everything was top-notch. Anyone who said the service is slow must have been in a hurry-we we're pleased with how quickly everything came out. We also loved the decor! The ambiance was great inside. The only downside (no fault of the restaurant) was the woman sitting next to us with her unruly children. They were running all over the establishment while the mother seemed indifferent. If anything the staff deserve extra kudos for dealing with them. Again-GET THE STREET CORN! read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - My daughter LOVED the street corn! - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place is easily a 10/10. The food is authentic and SO good, ambience is fun and our server was absolutely amazing, she was working solo in her section while bartending and didn't miss a beat. She gave awesome recommendations and the food all came out so quick. Hats off the chef!! Yummy!! Highly recommend and will come back next visit! read more

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The quesabirria is amazing! Absolutely delicious. The cheese dip is also the best I've had around Cleveland.

My friend and I were looking for a place near playhouse square and saw this restaurant and thought we would try it out! Considering there was a Browns game, a Guardians game, and the show all at the same time the place was able to sit us down rather quickly! I ordered the steak taco salad. It was fine at first but turned out to be quite a bit of food and after a while my tastebuds just lost interest. I will say it was a bit overpriced for such a lackluster of flavor, but it is in downtown Cleveland. Service was great and the place seemed clean! read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place is down the street from me and I legit had to STOP coming here so much. It's FABULOUS!!! Best Mexican downtown Cleveland hands down. The food is SOOOOO GOOD with big portions! Seasoned impeccably. And the drinks... Lawd! I can never have more then 2 margaritas because I'll get too lit. I love this place and actually only wrote this review because my waitress, Claudia, was so sweet I had to share the great experience! read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - a hand holding a margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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1942 is a great spot. I love their lunch menu and have never tried anything I didn't like (no pictures since I'm always starving when I go here ). 4 stars since food can take a while but I have only experienced that when dining with a large party. My fav menu items are the quesabirria and the queso fundido. Good margs too read more

So apparently this restaurant wants to be just like a gas station. They now charge a convenience fee if you choose to use a credit card of any kind. The waiter never mentioned anything about it, and there were no obvious signs posted in the restaurant about this practice. I will not be returning to this restaurant. The food is marginal anyway the only reason I've ever eaten there is the convenience to Playhouse Square read more

In such a neat spot in playhouse sq, I expected it to be busier but it wasn't. We ordered a mexican corn and the asada fries. Food was hot and tasty and service was decent. Wish we tried the birria tacos because they looked great! There were tons of other people who ordered tacos and drinks and it looked great! read more

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Avoid this restaurant. It's mediocre at best. My enchilada was DEFINITELY a frozen item that was nuked in the microwave and still cold on the inside. The queso was just okay, the portion was incredibly small and overpriced. It was extremely hot, I don't think the AC was working. At least the restrooms were nice, if that matters more than an overpriced mediocre meal. read more

This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant! I dined at 1942 Tacos & Tequila before a show at Playhouse Square. I was seated right away. I got a margarita sampler with four flavors of margaritas. I had the Tacos de Quesabirria. It was so good! There was an ample amount of beef broth for dipping. There was also a spicy sauce on the side that offered a kick of flavor. The interior is bright and colorful. Service was swift and attentive. read more

1942 Tacos and Tequila - Tacos de Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We went on a Saturday evening before she get performance at Playhouse Square. It was moderately busy. Our server was extremely slow and not very attentive. The food was OK, my black beans were so over salted. I could not eat them. I had pork tacos, and they were extremely greasy, but very flavorful. Moy husband had vegetarian tacos and they were delicious. We also had empanadas as an appetizer. They were good, but a little different than the empanadas we have eaten in the past. I had a lot of cheese and did not have reasons or typical seasonings and other fillings. read more

Asked to be seated outside. Our waters came rather quickly. Then the waitress walked by us 3 times like we were invisible. After 20 minutes of nothing but water we left. I might try the place one more time as they had an interesting menu. read more

1942 Burrito and Jalapeño Cucumber margarita was amazing. The service was a bit slow but we had a fairly large group and there were only 2 servers in the whole restaurant so it was a bit expected. The food absolutely made up for it so I recommend just being patient. Loved the vibe of the place! read more

This food was spectacular and drinks did not taste sugary like most margaritas. Highly recommend and will be back!

This place is great!!!!! The food whether you're dining in or ordering on DoorDash, it's always great. Service is very pleasant and fast. The ambiance is eye catching. read more