First time picking up breakfast here. We have had several tacos that were absolutely great…read morepreviously so decided to try breakfast burritos. I enjoy breakfast burritos especially Farmer Boy's breakfast burritos in California. Service has always been pleasant here. This time we ordered through the app for pick up. Torchy's has always been clean with the music a little loud but it's not unbarable How will Torchy's stack up let's see: Wrangler - would get it again. Bacon/egg with some added sauces happy we tried it Potato/egg -delicious - will get it again.

Got in to town and was looking for a place to go near the hotel. I saw Torchy's and was excited…read morebecause I've been to several locations and knew I could get a good dinner. I arrived about 8 and it was clear they were already shutting things down. Tables were closed off, bar stools were on the counter, the kiosks were blocked by cones and someone was mopping. I double checked that it wasn't 9. The girl moved a cone so I could order. Got the typical shrimp taco, trashy trailer park, and small queso. Since they were mopping the place smelled like cleaning product so I went outside. Food came quickly, queso first. Something wasn't quite right about it. It was almost like it was broken. It was not good. Next got the tacos and shrimp taco was on point. Grabbed the other one, it had the queso on it, took a bite anyway and I was so salty I couldn't eat it. When I left I noticed 3 other half eaten bowls of queso on the trash can. Needless to say it was a pretty disappointing experience.

Currently El Cardenal Taqueria is parked/located in front of Streetside Brewery. I'm so glad that…read moreit's Mexican street food because it pairs well with the beers. Plus I can't turn down a good taco truck. Their menu is simple. They offer tacos (even for vegetarians) burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, loaded nachos, sides (rice, beans and sauces), soft drinks and on the weekends, brunch until noon. My fiancée and I already been here twice and I absolutely love the street tacos. I always get two chicken and the chorizo. The tomatillo green sauce to put on my tacos is fire. For quesadilla, I love the chorizo. My fiancée likes to get one of each. Steak, chicken and chorizo. His favorite sauce is the chipotle. Smoky and have a good kick. Ingredients are super fresh and grilled to perfection with the perfect seasonings. I highly recommend this place. Writing this review is making me hungry and want to pay them a visit right now. So good.

This taco truck showed up outside of Streetside Brewing and had been a mainstay ever since. My…read morefiancee and I of course wanted to try it since we first saw it, and after a weekend bike ride, we finally did so. Was it good? Absolutely! They have tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, quesadillas, and more. We started out with three tacos each; I got one chicken, one steak, and one chorizo while my fiancee got two chicken and one chorizo. They have three different sauces you can use too; one hot, one mild tomatillo, and one smoky chipotle. All three are fantastic, especially the chipotle. Highly recommend that one on the steak. We became fans on this taco truck instantly. So much that we split a chicken quesadilla after we finished our tacos. Very delicious! They accept cash and credit cards, but there is a small service fee for card purchases, so cash is definitely preffered. Still, the staff are very friendly, and the food is worth coming back for, and we did the very next week.

We came to watch the World Cup! We had excellent service. Our waitress April was very helpful and…read moregot us seated next to the TV. Loved the environment and the camaraderie! The food was also great! We'll come back to watch more games.

The food here is delicious. The wait staff are awesome. I…read morehad to leave early because this restaurant is too damn loud. Every time I've enjoyed food here, I've had to leave early due to the noise. No one in my party could hear each other at our table. Maybe a table outside would be better?

My favorite taco spot in the city--hands-down the best! Nothing beats the self-serve condiment bar…read more This entire plate of 3 hefty tacos was only $10.25. Super filling, fresh, and delicious!

This is my husband and I's absolute favorite spot for Mexican food in Cincinnati. So authentic and…read moreso delicious! We tried a few different tacos with carnitas, chicken, chorizo. Best carnitas we both have ever had! The al pastor in our burrito was so delicious! We will definitely be coming here over and over again!

Delicious! Always fantastic service. Walked in and walked right out with my food. Mild salsa is…read moreamazing and I always get Al pastor. Vibe of the place is very friendly. Go here weekly because it's that good. Would recommend.

Ordered: Al Pastor and Carne tacos 2 tacos are more than…read moreenough to fill me up. The tacos are bigger than normal street tacos. They are generous on the meat filling and there are a variety of toppings to choose from- cilantro, onion, salsa, cheese, lettuce, guacamole (extra cost). The tacos are wrapped in 2 corn tortillas. You could see the tortillas being made in house. Everything tasted very fresh and the meats were tender. It wasn't busy and my order came out within minutes. It's a simple, no frill taco spot with great prices. I'm excited to go back for $1.25 taco Tuesday!

Delicious tacos. It was a bit loud but my husband and I could still hear each other. Nice waitress…read more Cool looking indoor place. People complain about price but let's be real, they're unique tacos and give a good amount of food in each of them. I had zero complaints.

I really hate writing this review because I remember Agave & Rye when it first opened in Covington…read moreand I was genuinely impressed. Was it authentic Mexican food? No. But that wasn't really the point. It was creative, fun, and, most importantly, the food was GOOD. I still remember those original chips thin, crispy, fresh and almost addictive. The pico was vibrant and fresh, the flavors were balanced, and the birria was easily my favorite thing on the menu. Not every taco or dish was amazing, but I never left feeling like I'd had a bad meal. Over the years, I've probably stopped back in once a year or so, and unfortunately, each visit seemed to come with another noticeable decline in quality. Still, I kept trying it again because I remembered what Agave & Rye used to be. Then came today. We started with the crab cake bites. I'm sure there was crab somewhere in them, but the amount of cheese completely overwhelmed everything else. Then there were the chips. If you remember Agave & Rye's original chips, you'll understand my disappointment. These tasted mass-produced in the worst possible way and were nothing like what originally made them memorable. We also tried the steak egg rolls. They weren't technically inedible, but that's about the nicest thing I can say. The steak tasted frozen, the filling was mushy, and the entire thing tasted and felt like it had been prepared long before it ever reached our table. For my entrée, I ordered the Filthy Fajita, and this was where I was genuinely confused. Conceptually, I understand what they were trying to do. But the execution was dismal. The steak didn't taste or look as though it had ever touched a grill. It was pale, chewy and completely flavorless almost as if it had been boiled. Then it was piled into a mixture of onions, queso and Mexican rice that all became one big mush of textures and flavors. Had the steak actually been grilled with some char and seasoning, and had the individual ingredients maintained some texture and identity, I could probably have given the dish a 6/10. What I was served was honestly closer to a 2/10. Even the pico and salsa were disappointing. The pico was unevenly chopped with large pieces of onion overpowering everything else, and neither had the bright, fresh flavor I remembered. The salsa tasted more like puréed tomatoes than a finished salsa. My husband ordered three tacos, including the Bee's Knees and, I believe, the Alderman. His reaction was similar. The chicken was dry and tasteless, and his overall impression was that everything tasted frozen rather than freshly prepared. And that's ultimately the issue. Agave & Rye built its reputation on food that was unconventional, over the top and FUN but there was quality behind the gimmick. Somewhere along the way, that seems to have been lost. I still appreciate the atmosphere and their bar selection, but when it comes to the food, this was beyond disappointing. After giving it several chances over the years, sadly, this will likely be our last visit. I genuinely wish that weren't the case, because the Agave & Rye I remember from those early Covington days was something special.

10/10 Friendly…read morestaff, great food, and great ambiance. Chicken street tacos and refried beans were very good.

This place surprised us! We have driven by it a zillion times, but never stopped. Friends of ours…read morechose to go, and called us to come meet them. Our server was attentive and friendly. The booths were comfortable. The menu, like in most Mexican places, is way too long and big. I always order fajitas at a new place as a barometer for quality. Well, quality I got. The flaming cheese fajitas with chicken and steak was a large portion with tender pieces of both meats that had a great grill flavor. There were plenty of mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and pepper slices to accompany the meat. The rest of the table had the quesadillas, a huge burrito, and the chili relleno. Everyone loved their dishes. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you are offered. We will go back!!! Highly recommend. I usually take pics, but was distracted by conversation.

I was born and lived in California for the majority of my 60+ years, and visit California often, as…read morea result I base all Mexican food places on what I have known my entire life. Finding a great Mexican restaurant is beyond difficult for me so I often make my own at home. I still try my best to find a place. It's a Saturday afternoon and the place is empty. That does. It always indicate if the place is good or bad. A few people came in after we ordered, a good sign. The service was very quick though most important pleasant. We ordered a veggie and a carne aada burrito. Unfortunately the burritos were cold. Could be the sour cream. The burritos had flavor though I am disappointed they were not hot. I'm happy I had medium salsa there was not as much flavor as I am use to. Yes, I have had better burritos but for the area these are much better than the most. The tables could be wiped down more. It's not pleasant walking past dirty tables looking for clean one. Will I give this place another try? Maybe

Yummy, a better version of Chipotle imo. Nice sized servings, friendly staff, and a few options the…read moreother places dont have. They also serve alcohol if thats your thing. Very delicious Plenty of parking and seating. You may wanna pull on up and check it out.

Passed this many times and we decided to stop in as we were looking for a new Mexican restaurant to…read moretry. I was glad we stopped in. They seated us right away and took our drink order. The waiter explained what was popular and told us must try's next time. The salsa was good, not chunky but it had a good flavor. The food came out and we were surprised how big the burritos were. And the were very tasty and the chicken had a good flavor. My wife never gets chicken because she likes ground beef but they didn't have that as a choice so she went with chicken. She liked the chicken so much that will be the protein of choice next time we go. We will definitely go back and I think this place will be one of our favorite Mexican restaurant that we will frequent. Service was great and they kept our drinks filled and were very friendly.

Great food with clean and friendly environment. It's our go to date night place…read more It wants more letters but that's all I have.

This place is so good man. Fresh ingredients, good flavor, and incredible value. Their salsa is…read moreaddicting. Very friendly service, plenty of seating, comfortable interior. My favorite taco spot in the area.

We came here on a cold Saturday. The inside is very clean, even though the parking lot still had a…read morelot of snow on the ground. One weird thing that I found very impressive. Their windows are very, very well insulated. We sat right next to one and didn't feel any chill at all. Anyway, feeling particularly hungry today, I ordered a breakfast burrito as well as a bowl of pozole. My wife ordered a salad with grilled chicken. Photos are below. In short, the breakfast burrito is one of the best I've ever had. They didn't just throw everything in a tortilla and call it a day, but put it in such an order that the cheese lined the bottom, with beans, then rice, before centering with chorizo and eggs. The highlight is the pozole. It's made with bone-in pork, and the broth is exceptionally flavorful without being salty. I didn't get to taste the salad but my wife loved it too. We most definitely will be back.