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    El Hefe

    4.6 (46 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Al Pastor tacos
    Ronald C.

    The atmosphere is amazing! The food was delicious. The staff were very helpful and attentive. I would go weekly if I lived here.

    Lavender Lemonade Cocktail
    Rebecca Y.

    Alexia was a fantastic server, very knowledgeable and did not disappoint with her food suggestions. The restaurant was all decorated for Halloween and had such a fun vibe. Loved the atmosphere as much as the drinks. Taco Tuesday is my thing and I'm always looking for fun local taco places when I travel. It did not disappoint!

    Fajitas
    George G.

    Look, I don't go anywhere anymore. The beautiful wife and I are getting old & boring. But we still come here time to time. Such good food; shame it isn't busier more often.

    Jalapeño Margaritas

    Gourmet Mexican! Excellent and fresh! Great service! Fantastic jalapeño margarita!

    So amazing! I would have licked this plate clean had I not been in public.
    Amanda K.

    We drive past this place a few times a week always saying we're gonna stop by, today we finally did and it was worth the wait! Saul greeted us as we entered and seated us with no wait. It seemed a little slow but we've seen this place packed more often than not. Wednesday is fajita night, buy one get one half off. From start to finish El Hefe is not your typical Mexican food restaurant. Starting from having unique decor (no Jarritos bottles lining the walls or Dia de los Muertos decorations all around) to chicharrones as complimentary treat instead of chips and salsa. Don't worry, you can still order some chips and salsa for an appetizer. We went with the medium salsa (you can do mild, medium, or hot), green and DELICIOUS!! If you've had fajitas once then you can guarantee to have had fajitas at most restaurants in your area. NOT HERE!!! Ordered chicken fajitas and this was the most delicious, juiciest chicken laid on a bed of sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms with refried beans and rice on the side and plated, not on the overdone sizzling pan on a slab of wood. I ordered "The Boss" margarita, a pineapple margarita with Tajin on the rim - MMMMMMMM!!! Dessert we had a cake sampler which consisted of a slice each of Tres Leche, Chocoflan, and Carlotta cake. I wish I would have ordered some to go, I want more. Saul was an amazing server and helped make our night perfect.

    Lavender margarita and Mexican iced coffee

    Best brunch in the area hands down. Live music and great drinks.... What else do you need? All the food and apps were delicious

    Churro Waffles!!!!!!
    Dave M.

    Took my team here for dinner after our sales meeting. They can accommodate large groups and the staff was very attentive. Great food and nice bar menu. Everyone loved their meal, Al pastor was good, the steak tacos were my favorite. Pinche Dips app has something for everyone, and the Queso Fundido was really good. BUT, the star of the show were the CHURRO WAFFLES!!! Amazing!!! Some of the best churros I've ever had!!!

    Civiche
    Lorie P.

    Our first stop...finally. El Hefe was recommended to us by the waiter of a different Mexican restaurant. ‍. The hubs got ceviche which has said was good 8/10. I got the shrimp tacos and there was a bite of shrimp every time! Their 'Rita's were good with a slight citrus flavor. Not your typical 6page menu Mexican Restaurant.

    Seafood Quesadillas
    Scott S.

    A new entree on their specials menu worthy of an update. I had the seafood Quesadillas which were fantastic. Consisted of four quesadillas stuffed with shrimp and white fish and then topped with a few more chunks of shrimp and whitefish smothered in queso and lightly garnished with greens and radish slices, this made for an absolutely delicious meal. A side of rice and a small river of queso made this dish simply divine. Highly recommend.

    Dip sampler and frozen margaritas.
    Pamela M.

    One of the best margaritas I've ever had. Food is always on point. Especially the dips. The service is always pleasant and timely. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Ohio.

    Smoked Pineapple Bourbon Sour

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    Not your average Tex-Mex! Flavorful, fresh and unique! This restaurant will be a regular stop for dinner and drinks.

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    3 years ago

    Love the authentic mexican food. The service is great. We'll continue to go back.

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    Margherita's Grille

    Margherita's Grille

    3.8
    (104 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    This is the first time at this establishment and wanted to try a hometown place…read more There is no reason to go into detail as I'm sure everyone know what happens when you receive bad service. The problem became when it took 50 minutes to receive a sandwich, two bowls of spaghetti and a chicken parm. When the table that was sat down next to us 25 minutes later had their food come out before ours‍ To top off the night the "manager" was completely dismissive and rude. When I asked to speak to the owner or a way to get ahold of him I was told they couldn't do that. We asked for the manager to come over to the table so we could settle things but instead she sent a server. What a coward!!! Details are in the video recording that I have in case I need it.

    My first yelp review. Went to dinner looking forward to having pasta. We sat at the bar, there was…read morelive music and my lavender lemon drop martini was perfect. I ordered the spicy margarita sauce and added blackened chicken. I love spicy food and have had this dish multiple times at various places. This dish had an un enjoyable heat. Two bites in I could not eat anymore. I mentioned to the bartender (our server) her reply was ours is really spicy and the blackened chicken is really seasoned. No offer to get me something else. My husband enjoyed his dish. I left hungry and will not be going back. 70.00 dinner and to leave hungry with no offer to make this right is unexpected and a waste of my money.

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    Italian Greens and Beans with sausage
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    Barrel33

    Barrel33

    3.8
    (100 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Fun cocktail menu, good apps-- favorites were the truffle fries and hot pretzel. Crispy chicken Mac…read moreand cheese was yum. Good place to grab cocktails with my girls.

    I'd keep it honest but professional so it carries more weight:…read more Barrel 33 has some of my favorite shrimp tacos anywhere, and I've never had a bad meal here. The food is consistently good, which is why we continue coming back. Unfortunately, the service has declined significantly over time. It wasn't like this when they first opened, but now it seems that every visit involves long waits--for drinks, water refills, someone to take our order, our food, or even our check. Tonight was a perfect example. We sat for about 15 minutes before a young man who wasn't even our server stepped in, took our drink order, brought our beverages, and made sure we were taken care of. He essentially saved what would have been a very poor experience. Once we were finished eating, our actual server finally appeared. My meal was also brought out without the fries that were supposed to come with it, and the menus on the table were dirty. The bright spot was that young employee who stepped up and took care of us. I wish I had caught his name because he deserved the tip and the recognition. The food keeps us coming back, but the service continues to be disappointing. I truly hope management addresses it because this restaurant has great food and a lot of potential. Unfortunately, tonight wasn't a one-off experience. The last time we dined in, service was so slow that our drinks didn't arrive until long after we ordered, and the beer was warm by the time it reached the table. Our waitress acted as though checking on customers was a hassle, and while we waited for drinks and service, she seemed more focused on her phone in the back than on the guests in the dining room.

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    Crust & Cocktails

    Crust & Cocktails

    4.3
    (36 reviews)
    44.3 mi

    Wasn't busy when I stopped in. The bartender was super attentive and helpful with menu options…read more Their pizza is able to be ordered with optional vegan cheese and cauliflower crust for gluten free options. The cocktail menu was also unique with plenty of good selections.

    We came here with friends last weekend for the first time. We had high expectations of the drinks…read moreconsidering they are a craft cocktail bar. We ordered several drinks off the menu. I had the spritz, which was good, but took over 30 minutes to receive even though we asked about it multiple times and everyone else at our table had received their drinks. My husband had an old fashioned which turned out to be only 5oz. The glass was not even half full. We all thought this had to be a mistake considering the cost and how poorly presented the drink was but the manager assured us that they measure properly. I think they should include this on the description because for $13, we were not expecting such a small drink. Our friends were not impressed with any of the drinks they ordered, either. My friend specifically ordered a double vodka shot in a short glass but received it in a tall glass, therefore watering down the drink. As for food, we shared the marinated feta appetizer and the charcuterie board. Both were good but the charcuterie only had one serving of meat (salami) and the rest were olives, peppers, cheese and grapes. For $19, we were expecting a little more. One of the cheeses, the largest portion, was a very spicy pepper cheese that none of us really enjoyed. The dip was very good - no complaints. We also ordered three pizzas. Our friend got the chicken pesto which he said was ok but nothing great. My husband got the short rib which he enjoyed. I did a make your own, which had literally no flavor at all. The crust was good but that was about it. I suppose that's my fault for picking the toppings but I thought it would taste better than it was. As for service - it was very slow and they were very inattentive. I wouldn't come back here or recommend it. I think as a restaurant that advertises for its drinks and pizza, both were lacking.

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    Pear yummy pizza
    Pear yummy pizza
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    Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails

    Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.1
    (132 reviews)
    18.8 mi
    $$

    Service at the bar was excellent and Joe was very helpful with the menu. My son got the maple…read morebourbon medallions which he actually loved and every bit worth the $41. I got the French dip which is made with brisket and it's always very good as well as The fresh cut fries. My wife had a Smashburger, which is also reliable favorite. Nice relaxing restaurant with a few TVs above the bar for watching if you would like.

    If this place wasn't so out of the way I'd be a regular!…read more We travelled to meet some friends here from Pittsburgh and now knowing its there I want to go back when I visit Firestone Golf in the future! We started with the brussels sprouts and the salmon bites. The sprouts are your standard balsamic glazed brussels sprouts but the serving size was great! The salmon bites were probably the most underwhelming item we tried, just fine, probably would have been much better if they were cooked a little more or possibly had a different sauce, unsure but they were still good overall. The drinks we tried, millionaire something and the redline were cool twists on classic cocktails but really just ok. For brunch we got the beet salad with steak and the salmon BLT. The Salmon on the BLT was just perfect, crispy and tender at the same time; I think if the bites were cooked the same I would have enjoyed them much more. THE BEET SALAD THOUGH, it was incredible. Now I love a beet salad, but so many are so underwhelming or downright bad, this was NOT the case. It may have been the best beet salad I've had in years. Steak was cooked well but really the beets and the salad were just so well done. The greens and toppings were just all great, I can't speak highly enough of this salad. I would probably get some extra dressing on the side next time but top notch. If you like a beet salad at all you have to order this one for sure.

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    Spicy Garlic Cauli Wings appetizer.
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    Westside Bowl

    Westside Bowl

    4.3
    (30 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Westside Bowl on Mahoning ave in Youngstown is a great spot for the pizza, the appetizers, the…read moredraft beers and the interior of the joint itself. It's a full unreserved recommend highly and take Mom and Pop for lunch too! Seriously, Westside Bowl DOES have great pizza. They got a LOT of off street safe free parking. The people who work there are friendly AND fun to look at. (not being mean, I just like green hair and a smile ) There are regularly scheduled bands. Some of which do cost $20+ to see, but it's a good concert space downstairs with a good vibe. It's not like you're stuffed into "JJ's Cave" or something. Remember Nyanhinghi? Nitabinghi? That bar that had music up on Steel street? Same good vibe. And that's really the point I'm trying to make. The Westside Bowl is an exemplar (ha!) of what could happen when good, ON SITE management means to a venue. Hit this place up for some cool and mellow times, and enjoy your afternoon. Your night. Your health. This place will make you younger, I #### you not

    Great vibe and super affordable. I went bowling here with my 12 year old and was surprised by the…read moreprice. Every other bowling alley has gotten expensive, not Westside. Good food, great bar, fantastic music and a small but nice arcade. The lanes could use a refinishing, but you can't beat the $10 an hour price. I'm definitely going back. You do have to keep your own score, but if you don't know how to, watch a 30 second you tube, it's really easy. I want to go back when they have a band, they have an awesome stage area.

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    The bathroom is clean. This is in a bar/ bowling alley?!? Yep!

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    The bathroom is clean. This is in a bar/ bowling alley?!? Yep!

    El Hefe - mexican - Updated June 2026

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