We walked in and were greeted right away by a friendly host. We were surprised at how large the place was as we went around the corner. The decor is not the typical Mexican style. It's very modern with an upbeat vibe to it. Our server came over right away and brought chips and salsa and took our drink order. We both ordered unsweetened tea which was brewed fresh. The menu is extensive! We ordered from the lunch menu. I had the chimichanga and my husband had Speedy Gonzales. Our meals were delicious and we couldn't eat it all! Even the ladies restroom was really nice, with flowers hanging from the ceiling. We would both recommend this great restaurant! read more

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Really good food here and the atmosphere is totally on point the food very authentic to be honest the flavor tho very good wish I was from Ohio to try the whole menu and the drinks highly recommend checking it out if you looking for some good authentic food and some good drinks read more

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The whole atmosphere of this place is amazing! Between all of the different paintings and decorations, everything flowed and there was plenty of things to look at. Added bonus, every other weekend they have a guy that comes in and makes balloon animals, and I don't mean little balloon animals that anyone can make, I mean big balloon animals. Our server did a great job and she was very attentive to our needs. The food was very flavorful and delicious. My daughter had the El Trampo bowl and said it was big and perfect. I had the Burrito Ramon and wow, that was amazing! Everything that we tried was great and I can't wait to try something new next time. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this location! Between the atmosphere, food, and price, you can't go wrong. read more

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This place is incredible! Our favorite Mexican restaurant by far! On the weekends, they have all the fun vibes - they dress up and will take pictures with you! The food is always a 10. The service is excellent and the staff is always friendly. The margaritas are excellent and they even have a pick 2 or pick 3 option at the end of the menu. This is a 2-story newer location and the decor is incredible, too. Never disappointed here! read more

I love ceviche.. they are experts.. I also tried the ElTrompo.. it is like a mini Brazilian BBQ at your table.. it has lit charcoal and smokes so best enjoyed on a nice day outside.. drinks are fun and creative.. a big improvement over your typical Mexican restaurants read more

Been here 4 times before and great. Come here on a busy night and understand they are a little slow. But when I ask the waitress about our food she says it's busy. Okay but two tables got here way after we did and got their food before us. Then I say somthn again and our food comes out barely warm knowing it's been sitting back there. Lost a lot of respect for that place after bragging about them many times. read more

Recently went for a paint and sip event with some friends and had an amazing time. The event was well coordinated and a great price for an activity and a margarita. I always love the drinks here and the wide variety of food on the menu. Our waitress was very nice and the ambiance was fun and upbeat as always. read more

Okay, came in on Father's Day and the wait to get the food was loooong. Our server was really awesome and had multiple tables! Really great service. The property was clean and the there is an amazing amount of seating and has a very nice atmosphere! The food is epic! Bring an appetite. The menu is huge! If you leave hungry it is your own fault! Love this place! read more

We came here Saturday for a birthday party. I love the decor of the place. It was a little loud but I didn't mind. If that kind of thing bothers you, maybe come earlier in the day or during the week. The wait staff were very nice and helpful. I didn't get much to eat but the margaritas are delicious. Great place to have a party with family and friends. read more

El Trompo Mexican Grill Monroe - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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I've been here 3 times & all 3 times the service has been terrible! I ordered my tacos with the "gold sauce" on the side but the sauce came on it anyways. It tasted like Thousand Island dressing so it's not pleasant on the shrimp tacos. You guys really need to get your act together! I have eaten at the Union Centre location several times & the service has always been excellent. read more

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We usually eat at the bar. The bar has internal lights that are so bright that you can't read the menu or see your food. The internal bar lights also flash on and off. It's VERY distracting and uncomfortable to eat at the bar there. The menu also had a disclaimer on every page saying that there were no returns on food if you didn't like it -- like maybe that was a problem there? The menu was also so complex and so difficult to read that it was hard to tell what they were serving. Seemed like a big place inside but only a few customers there on a Thursday. The food was oK but nothing to write home about. The bill for 2 was about $60. We won't be back because of our extreme dislike of the Lighted bar. read more

Stopped in last weekend after hearing good things about this place. After sitting down and taking in the all the lights, huge tv's, paintings, and decor. We enjoyed the chips and salsa with warm chips! Yes, the chips and salsa were not only good but seemed to be warm. I enjoyed a burrito while my boyfriend had a taco salad. Nice large selection on the menu. Large open dining room with booths and tables. Good Food and Good Service read more

Fantastic service with great food in a fun atmosphere. My son had the quesadillas and I had fajitas with chicken, steak, and shrimp. Everything, including the chips and salsa was delicious. read more

Delicious margaritas and fantastic service + atmosphere. The vibes are awesome and all of the art is so cool. The food is also really good. Kind of pricey but not horrible for the amount of food you get. read more

Went to the Monroe Ohio location tonight 25 Oct, 2024. Ambiance was awesome, decor was the Dia de Los Muertos style with a funky vibe, atmosphere very Festa vibe. Food was phenomenal, I had the "Pesco Changa" (Lobster and Shrimp). Will definitely be returning . Servers very energetic, Service was great. read more

El Trompo Mexican Grill Monroe - Dia de Los Muertos Cow - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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Very slow service not customer friendly at all When its someone's birthday so loud and you couldn't even think Food was greasy the sauce tasted burnt like the bottom of an ashtray read more

A bright festive new Mexican food restaurant. We were seated promptly and our service was average, we had to wait for long periods for our server to show for additional drink orders and for the check. The food and drink we had was above average for most of the Mexican food restaurants we have visited in the Cincinnati area. Being very new, I am sure there are a lot of kinks to work out especially with the staff that on several occasions were gathered at the host desk and it seemed like they were socializing rather than waiting on customers. read more

El Trompo Mexican Grill Monroe - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Our meal was delicious and our waitress Fatima was wonderful. Burris burrito and Paloma were great.

The food and drinks were great. I appreciated the huge selection and great open space. Very clean and great wait staff

El Trompo is a favorite in our family. Atmosphere is great, service is amazing and food is always delicious. Our server Nicol did a wonderful job. read more

The atmosphere and food is amazing. The speciality adult drinks look so exciting and tasty . The staff is great to deal with and other staff will help if your server is taking care of others. The staff works as a team and customer service is always great read more

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What can I say? Atmosphere was amazing! The art on the walls is truly unbelievable! The food came out really fast and tasted so good. Not one issue with this place. Just wish I had another stomach to taste more of their food. Get the choriqueso dip! read more

Bad experience. Bar tender put in wrong drink it was $20. And had planned to charge me for it. Spoke w the manager. Food was ok at best

Our server , Abril was amazing! Food was fantastic and the portions were enormous. I will avsolutely recommend

El Tropo is the Mexican restaurant is the fancy of the Mexican around. Great atmosphere, quality consistent food, and fast friendly service. Plus it's next to to dispensaries. Get baked and eat! read more

El Trompo Mexican Grill Monroe - Great atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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Food is not good as the pictures show . Ordered some tamales and were dry not good , ordered a chicken burrito gave me a chicken and fold flour tortilla little sauce on the top and cheese I better fix my own plate read more

Some great looking menu items that were different from the things you see at every other Mexican restaurant. Birria was great, the sides were great and a little different from what I normally get. Food came out quickly. Different and interesting margaritas too. Atmosphere was pretty fun as well, even on a Wednesday night. read more

Good quality food, great atmosphere! They have a festive and fun atmosphere. The menu is huge with a variety of unusual choices as well as the traditional ones you would expect. Nachos are plentiful and tasty. The drinks come usually with a flair, some even come out smoking (dry ice). Service was great, lots of staff and managers available. Some nights they have live entertainment and/or band. It is a bit pricier than your normal Mexican restaurant but well worth it for a better experience! read more

Exciting place to eat. Best Mexican food I ever had. I lived in Arizona for 5 years and didn't find Mexican food as good as these guys. Great drinks also. read more

El Trompo Mexican Grill Monroe - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Ambiance is amazing for Ohio. Very Las Vegas !! Servers seem happy and attentive. As for Management - clearly not hospitable. Bothered by questions. Chicken chimi were on point and very Ohio Chips and "cheese" as they call it - as expected Standard local Mexican with a good ambiance and big straws. read more

Great experience at this place every time! Diego was a great server, made suggestions and was very knowledgeable of the meñu!

What fun decor! The food was good. Our server was great. Recommend trying this restaurant!

Probably the best decorated Mexican restaurant I've been to. Beautiful and huge inside. Even has a second floor read more

El Trompo Mexican Grill Monroe - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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claudia was service was excellent!! food was great, margaritas were great. definitely recommend going back and trying something new!

El Trompo never ceases to amaze me! The extensive menu is like a foodies dream. All of the dishes come expertly prepared with exciting flavors in every bite. From fresh seafood to grilled steaks and colorful street foods, there is so much to choose from that will delight your palette. The seafood is the best around, as if we're sitting right on the beach with fresh catch. The drinks are flavorful as well, and presented with much flair. All in all, if you're looking for a place with excellent food, drinks and ambiance, eat here! It's always a fiesta at El Trompo! read more

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This was the best Mexican restaurant we have been to (we have been to ALOT all over the US). The food was excellent and flavourful. The salsa has a kick, which was perfect for us especially paired with the queso. The margaritas were excellent. The service was top notch. The atmosphere was very fun and energetic. read more

Best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life. the food is very tasty with an unmatched seasoning. Without forgetting to mention the service provided by the best waitress Alma, very captivating and friendly. I can't wait to go back. read more

The food is l inconsistent between locations. One time I will order something and the next time at the same location I can't get it.

We have eaten twice at El Trompo in one month. Both times food was excellent! The Fajitas are awesome.Service is fast and friendly. Cant say enough good things about this location.It is very good! read more

OK so we thought we would try this place on a whim. First off the parking is inadequate for the amount of seating and it took forever to get a place to park. The interior is very festive and pleasing to look at. The seating is very crammed together and it felt as tho you were dining with your neighbor. So then there is the noise, it was so loud in this place that it was hard to even hear yourself think let alone carry on a conversation with the table. Then there was the Birthday celebrations, I get it that they want to make you feel special but the beating of the drums and the ear piercing whistling is a bit much and it seemed to happen almost every ten minutes. Ok moving on to the service and food. The service was good and our server was very attentive in our drink needs and kept the chips and salsa flowing. So I ordered the Baja fried Fish Tacos and my wife ordered the vegetable fajitas. The fajitas according to my wife were good and she would get them again. The Baja fish tacos on the other hand were not that good and seemed to be missing the fish part, there was plenty of red cabbage and overwhelmingly drenched with the sauce which made them gross. Also the entire time we were dining on the second floor there was an employee live streaming and going from table to table and I feel that is a bit much and not respecting the privacy of their customers. The cost of the food and drinks were average for the area restaurants. I am on the fence on returning a second time for dinner, I was relieved when we walked out the door because of the amount of stress that had built up from the noise and constant ciaos and that is not my idea of a dining experience with family. If your wanting a fun loud and chaotic evening this is the place for you and family and friends. read more