We were on a road trip and stayed at a nearby hotel. We ordered online and the food was ready when we arrived. The restaurant brought the order to the car which was handy. We had absolutely delicious guacamole and chips, the macho quesadilla, a regular quesadilla, and a sangria margarita. Everything was fresh and delicious. I wasn't entirely crazy about the sangria margarita beverage on its own, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the guac and chips. read more

This place does the most beautifully plated street food ever! We have been here twice and were just blown away by the food! We are kinda spoiled having El Senior so close by, so I was skeptical about El Taco Macho. Unlike some Yelpers, we have not experienced any trouble getting drinks. They do flavored Margaritas specials and they are big and yummy. Both the food and service here are top notch. Complimentary warm tortilla chips with salsa & pickled veggies are all you can eat! We've had tacos,burritos, quesadillas, guacamole, fajitas and every single dish is authentic and beautiful and delish! And, they make their tortillas from scratch!! Do not be fooled by the fact that it is in a strip mall! The decor is really kinda cool and upscale and the booths are wide enough for at least 3 people on each side. We are really happy to have this little gem. read more

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Burritos are delicious, guacamole and chips SO good. Queso really creamy. Always fresh and never disappoints!!

OutSTANDing! Food was excellent as was the service. This is the 2nd time we've been there and both times was excellent! My wife can't eat anything spicy so the server recommended the ala carte menu. My wife ordered the shrimp--no problem at all! The place is very, very clean; the restrooms were immaculate. read more

My Husband, 2yr old and I dined here for dinner on a whim; I read some of these great Yelp reviews and wanted to check it out! We were able to get seated right away at 6:30pm on a Friday. Upon walking in we were hit with super warm heat...I'm not sure if the AC wasn't working or if it's always that hot, but it was super warm. The ceiling fans helped a little, but once we were finished dining and walked outside, the 80 degree weather felt amazingggg. Anyway, we sat at a long narrow table, with a narrow bench on one side. Not the most comfortable seating in the world, but we made do! We were brought chips, salsa and some pickled veggies right away. The chips and salsa were pretty standard, but the veggies were great. Definitely something unique! I ordered the Frito burrito with veggies and my husband got a chicken burrito. Nothing crazy; we both liked ours. Wasn't anything spectacular. Mine was kind of dry and had a very light drizzle of crema, so I asked for a side of sour cream ($1.50). I was brought the wrong beverage as well, but it was fixed fairly quick. My daughter liked her French fries and chicken nuggets We will definitely come back and give it another go! read more

El Taco Macho - Veggie Frito Burrito. Bit on the drier side and didn't have much crema. Had to ask for a side of sour cream, which was $1.50. - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

The food was very good and the place was very comfortable and clean, the service was Beautiful will go Back for some more

The food quality is good, but every visit in the summer is uncomfortable because of the room temperature. Either they don't have a/c or they don't use it. My taco salad was fine, but I ordered chicken and they gave me beef. That's ok, those things happen. Others had tacos, those were good but tiny, not adequate for a guys appetite. read more

Tonight was our first time visiting and we will definitely be back! I had the jalapeño margarita and it was delicious and made with fresh juices - not a mix. I had the poblano chicken and my boyfriend had the carne asada - both were unreal! We ate too fast to take a pic! We will be back! read more

Fantastic, super fresh, great flavors. We stopped in at lunch time with the kids - there's a kids menu which makes it an ideal stop for families. Chips and salsa were brought right over to munch while looking over the menu. The burrito serving is huge, the street tacos are the perfect size for trying two. There are 9 fresh salsas to choose from, and a sampler of 5 is 4.99 with chips. Meat choices- Carne asada, al pastor, chorizo, lengua, carnitas and tinga. The veggie option is grilled mushrooms, red onions, broccoli, red and green peppers and zucchini. Drinks are the basic Pepsi choices, but also a large selection of Jarritos by the bottle. My daughter chose her favorite drink- horchata, a cinnamon rice milk. We will be back! read more

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The food is pretty good. The prices are steep for the area but the food is above average. I knocked it down a star though because this place is not safe during COVID times. They have paper menus but our service took our menus and immediately handed them to the next table. Also, our server wore his mask as a chin guard, even when he was at our table. Most other employees wore them that way too. If they aren't sticking to those easy basics, they probably aren't sanitizing correctly either. read more

I am a fan of Mexican food. And have always loved the spiciness and the meat chunks of the tacos. Tacos have always been my comfort food. But this place has not really worked for me. Though, I don't have anything thing against this restaurant but the food is nothing special. Also the flavors are either too loud or they just flat bland. Also service and the interior is nothing special. The staff does not make an effort to serve and on the food. I would not come to this place out of my way but if in the neighborhood I'd drop by if have no other option. read more

The best service and the beat tacos. Keep the margaritas pouring and I'll keep coming. All the servers are great and the food is always fresh read more

Their hot fudge sundaes are the best I've ever had , the blueberry on top was perfect. The tacos are great too but gotta get that sundae

Great hidden restaurant. High quailty of food. Great vibe from the restaurant. Selection is amazing. I live downtown but would drive here for the tacos. read more

El Taco Macho - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

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My bf said his quesadilla was out of this world. He also loved his soft shelled tacos. I got crunchy tacos they were good the seasoning on the chicken is different than most Mexican food places. Not bad just different. There was also a fly that kept flying around his head. The chips and salsa good too. Good for Ohio Mexican food. He is now paying for the meal because he is the man. read more

Best authentic Mexican food I've had in Painesville. The camarón enchilados were delicious, very fresh and flavorful. The rice and black beans were authentic and tasty The carne asada was right on point with delicious guacamole and tasty tortillas. Even the kids food was great. We ordered the quesadilla and the chicken nuggets. Definitely coming back! read more

El Taco Macho - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

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If I was a meat eater my review may be higher so keep that in mind. Very limited options on the menu for vegetarians and vegans. I wasn't overly impressed with my food. I ordered two veggie tacos for $5. They we tiny but full of lightly grilled peppers, broccoli, onion, and squash. They lacked any real seasoning. I also ordered black beans and those came out with cheese on top after I asked about cheese being in either dish. Service was minimal at best, no water refill, empty salsa container and no thanks for coming or have a nice day when I paid and left. I was passing though and this sounded like a good spot. I would personally go somewhere else next time I'm over this way. Overall Meh. read more

This place is amazing. If i could i would give them 50 stars Oh my god. The staff is amazing and the food is beyond incredible. Went fir our 20th anniversary and we will be back. Thank you. And the person making the tacos and meat is literally a KITCHEN MAGICIAN. loved it all. read more

Finally.... an authentic Mexican place, not Mexican American. Everything is made fresh in front of your eyes and doesn't fall short of tasty. Inexpensive and worth the drive from wherever you are coming from. PSA: only place I have found (I am from CLE) that has street corn!! read more

El Taco Macho - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

The pollo pablano was fantastic! So much food and really tasty. The service was excellent as well. It was a great experience overall :-)

Great food! Really fast service! We had macho quesadilla and chicken fajitas. Definitely will be back!

Stopped in for the first time. Getting food to go. Very nice decor and nice big roomy tables. Will definitely stop back and stay for dinner if the food is good. read more

El Taco Macho - Small bar area in the back of the restaurant - if you are hesitant to check out new places you can start in the bar - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

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Good food, good prices, different than the other Mexican eateries in town! Fantastic margaritas!!!!

Overpriced for what it is. Pickled vegetables with the chips were a unique touch and very good. Everything else was ok. Tacos were tiny and should have been served as an appetizer. The pork torta tasted not fresh and made me slightly sick after eating it. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Orders are always wrong. Food poorly cooked. Last order I got my money back. Between the missing items and the items I did get that were inedible, Uber eats immediately refunded me. Wasn't first experience like that. read more

Dosent look like much from the outside but when you wall in you can tell something good is about to happen. Food was quick and came out hot, and not to mention great customer service. Will definitely be back again. read more

El Taco Macho - Flour tortilla , Al pastor with cilantro and onions. - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

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Dirty place food is average. A very uncomfortable experience. I love local Mexican cuisine but this place doesn't even make my top ten.

I miss food like this, my wife and i have gone multiple times and have NEVER been disappointed with the food or their service. Best food in town......hands down. Try the Elote read more

THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ! Wow ! Haven't had this authentic of Mexican since living on the west coast ! From the food to the service , this place was incredible! Had the NICEST server ever ! Few people even came over to check if we were good on drinks and food ! The food is unbelievable! From the queso, to the carne asada fries to the tacos ! All around one of the BEST restaurants I've been to in a long time ! They've set a new standard for 5 stars ! read more

was excited at the Nacho Libre decor. Unfortunately, Every item that indicates HOT are not. The only interesting thing about their guacosalsa was finding a piece of jalapeño. I'm pretty sure the verde and salsa they charge you $1.50 for each, is simply jarred store bought Hernandez salsa. Service was very slow! Chips were good, but everything is flavorless. Booth tables are tiny - ask for an apron or lots of napkins. Oh yea, the Street corn was yummy. read more

We sat in the bar, because they were packed at 8 on a Friday night. Food was excellent, and portions were huge. The chips and salsa were homemade, and the pickled veggies were a nice We will definitely return! read more

El Taco Macho - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

Decent new Mexican restaurant. They have very large portions and the space itself is clean and updated. They are reasonably priced and have a big menu. Always have liked the food, the only negative is the service is terrible every time. read more

Such a great place to eat. I love the street corn and the arroz con pollo. I've never been disappointed when I've gone here even during this virus. Service has been great and prices are reasonable. read more

Staff is friendly! The food is amazing not like all the Mexican places we have around and are used to. Everything is so fresh. read more

El Taco Macho - Mexican Near Me - Painesville, Ohio

The presentation of the food is very good however the flavor is pretty bland. I usually order a steak burrito and Mexican street corn. The Mexican street corn I've made here at home has more flavor than I've ever gotten from this place. If you're getting authentic Mexican cuisine, you would expected to have flavorAnd may be a little heat. read more

Does this place have a garden out back!? That's how fresh this food is. Their frito burrito is badass and their portions are GENEROUS!

I think the high Yelp reviews give people false expectations for this restaurant: it is simply a different spin on tex-mex. Average at best. Service was friendly but slow. Prices are a a bit high. Margs were delicious, chips and salsa were great. They provide pickled veggies with the chips and salsa as well, kind of neat. Ordered queso fundito to start and it came out cold with the cheese already hardened. To give you an idea of the consistency, I couldn't scoop any of it with our chips - too hard and stringy, chips just crumbled. Not the kind of queso I'm used to. It was either under-cooked or waited too long to be brought to our table. But, of course, when my burrito came out it was piping hot. No complaints other than the temperature on my main meal - it was very tasty. Just be forewarned, it's not all that some fellow Yelpers make it out to be. There are much better choices for Mexican in the Mentor-area. read more

Awesome food! Not your traditional Mexican food. Service is great. Only thing that is a negative to me is it's always so hot in there. I think this has really hurt their business. read more

This is the absolute example of true, authentic, great Mexican cuisine. Absolutely fantastic food, my wife and I got a quesadilla with chorizo and chicken and it was literally the best quesadilla we have ever had! I can't say enough about this place and feel blessed to live so close to it! read more

Fantastic Food !!! I love the spicy margarita too. Close to home , great authentic food, and atmosphere is nice too!