Great authentic Hispanic food. Friendly workers and owner. They were busy and our food was still served quickly. I ordered a fish with stuffed peppers combo. It was amusing because the fish eyes looked back at you. Quite delicious! read more

Wow, I hadn't been there since they were a little hole in the wall, now there's a full grocery store, a bakery, and the best butcher shop. Unbelievable how much they have grown. Went to the restaurant also and food was excellent with great service. Had the chicken soup with a whole drumstick & thigh in the broth. Hubby had tacos al pastor which he said were great, friends had tacos with carnitas, and super nachos, super nachos covered half the table. Very nice, will definitely be back. We brought tons of pastries, try the cheese tarts. read more

El Valle Verde is a terrific find in a scuzzy area. It has very authentic tasting food and margaritas. The restaurant is attached to a grocery store. It doesn't look pretty but give it a chance. The price is pretty cheap but it doesn't have cheap taste. If you come across this place you probably would have the urge to drive past it. It's not a pretty area and there's usually sketchy people outside. The food is good enough that it should be given a try. It's attached to a Latin grocery. There's interesting things to look through after you eat, like lots of fresh produce. In the restaurant part of the building is a counter where you order. The waitstaff isn't great with English so you have to speak clear to them. It's kind of a small dining area. There's a bathroom that doesn't lock. It sucks but all this makes it seem more authentic. The menu has lots of pictures you can point to. I had the chips and guacamole. It's about $3 for a side of guacamole with lots of chips. The guacamole has great spice. It also has a good margarita selection on the menu. These are about $5 for a regular. It had a salty flavor even though the rim was wiped off. This is supposedly the authentic taste. If you like real Mexican you can't get more authentic. It's in a scary area but it's pretty safe earlier. The street has some parking areas along it. read more

El Valle Verde - Chips And Margarita - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great vibe. Fresh wall paintings and the locals joint. You definitely know good Mexican when it is easier to order in Spanish. The attached grocery store is spot on. Whether you are going for lunch or after work margaritas, this place won't disappoint. They have excellent presentation of the food, and the flavor hits Home. It's not fancy dining by any means, but it feels like home to me. read more

El Valle Verde - Have a peach margarita! - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I eat her for lunch during work pretty often with my coworkers. The restaurant is attached to the grocery. It's definitely authentic Mexican food (lots of people speaking Spanish around you in here, which is a good sign!). The people that work here are always friendly, and the food comes out very quickly too. The lunch specials are all less than $10. I normally get the green enchiladas, which are very yummy. Their burritos are also good, and if you're feeling adventurous (and don't mind bad breath) you can get the menudo which I'm told is delicious. The price-point is good, and it's authentic, but inside the restaurant is not exactly the cleanest or prettiest. I come here for a quick lunch, but I would steer clear if you're looking for a nicer experience. Overall, very authentic, tasty Mexican food in a small local business. It's kind of a dive, but still good for a quick bite. read more

This is my go to spot when I need real Mexican ingredients for Tacos, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and more!! The price is amazing too and even some days there is a Elote lady- ready to make you a tasty traditional treat. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food! There is a bit of a language barrier but it's honestly not too bad. The food was amazing, and you could tell it had been freshly made. I got the tacos and they were fresh and light. Will def go back!! read more

This restaurant has a lot of kinks to work out. The service was overburdened even with just a few customers (can't fault the one waitress who also served as bartender). The tacos were under-seasoned and mediocre. The chorizo in one taco was burnt, the steak in another was cooked fine but had little to no flavor. The al pastor taco was the best of the bunch but that's not saying much. The interior of the restaurant still looks like a German place (I never visited the prior occupant restaurant), complete with a couple German beers on tap and German-beer-branded glassware. They do have a couple of nice flatscreens places strategically. It was clear that things weren't fully up and running yet, and the prices were extremely reasonable, but compared to other amazing Mexican restaurants around town with great food, decor, service, and prices, I can't recommend El Valle Verde at this time. read more

Great location and great for drinks and food! Authentic food too. The salsa and chips are great too. Spicy salsa is so good. Prices are excellent! read more

El Valle Verde - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went here for lunch at 12:30 pm. Service was prompt and friendly. A bit of a language challenge at times but hey, this is an authentic family owned Mexican restaurant. Decent food and casual atmosphere. Good for a quick meal read more

El Valle Verde - Two chicken quesadillas with beans and rice $7.99 - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A rollercoaster of expectations We read the reviews and everything sounded amazing. Our curiosity piqued after a couple glowing Nextdoor reviews. So we went. Expectations were pretty high. After the drive down Vine Street, the expectations were tempered a bit. There are some terrifying meth creatures out and about in that neck of the woods. The menu looked like every awful Americanized Mexican restaurant menu out there. The chips were ok. Maybe a little stale. The salsa was literally tomato soup. Not kidding. Tomato soup. Expectations were rock bottom. We ordered one Huarache and 3 shrimp ceviche tostadas. When they arrived they looked amazing. Exactly like the picture on the menu. Both meals were delicious. The staff was extremely nice. And the artwork on the walls was indeed good. It was an experience and the food was good/delicious. read more

Summary: Authentic Mexican food can be found if you are willing to wade out off the simple lunch specials. Food is cheap, food is plentiful, but sometimes the service time might be slow. Valle Verde is a great lunch spot. For those who want familiar Mexican food, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, tacos can be found with the typical meats and sides. You'll get a lot of food, it'll be filling, and be satisfied. The carnitas is very good and the steak uses a tri-tip like fatty cut, which makes it delicious. If you are looking for a more adventurous/authentic experience, there are more meats to pick from ordering tacos a la carte. Lots of Spanish speakers in the restaurant order fried fish, seafood stews, etc. which tells me that ordering the simple lunch specials is not doing this restaurant justice. Service is... inconsistent. Sometimes, everything is prompt and quick, other times, you might have one person in your party drooling while everybody else shovels food. Though, for a $7 lunch, I think Valle Verde is a perfectly good place to visit. read more

This place is only a mile from me and I'm ashamed it took me so long to check it out. If I spoke Spanish I would rate it a 5 but ordering was somewhat hindered by the lack of English on the waitresses end. I got almost everything I wanted and what I got was fantastic. The chips were fresh and verde sauce is probably house-made. I had a platter containing a pork chop, refried beans, rice and a salad of sorts. It was even garnished with a large grilled jalapeño. I also ordered a steak burrito that was so large half of it was my lunch the next day. They also serve mexican beer and that made the dining expierence complete. read more

The food is authentic, the staff is authentic, and the atmosphere is authentic. I've enjoyed several dishes from the menu and have never been disappointed. I sometimes run into a language barrier, but have not had an issue enjoying the food they bring to our table. The service is quick and friendly, the food is delicious whether you want quick take out or you're dining in. I enjoy the horchata and tacos. They even offer Lengua tacos and burritos! Their homemade sauces are wonderful and when the desserts are available they are well worth their weight in gold. Stop by and enjoy! I did and will again and again! read more

Great market, friendly people, and great food! The restaurant has great tacos and specials. I've also bought a variety of meats from their butcher, and it's all been very good. Their house made chorizo is especially good! read more

I love this restaurant food is so good made to order and very fresh. I definitely would recommend this restaurant my fiance and I come here at least twice a week. read more

Holy cow I had the best steak taco of my life here. It's authentic Latino food. Their Huevos Rancheros is weak, their salsa seems watered down but everything else there is very solid in terms of food. Service is slow. read more

Least favorite Mexican restaurant. The salsa was bland. I ordered tacos, the corn tortillas were not cooked thoroughly. If I ever go again, I'll have to try something different and see if it changes my mind. read more

These are the gems in which Yelp is made for. You probably wouldn't know it existed or go inside if you didn't know but I'm telling you...do it. Get the ceviche...again don't be scared. The salsa wasn't my favorite but its different and I like that (think hot tomato soup). Anyways the cast is authentic and the food is sooooooo legit. Again come. Enjoy. Don't tell to many people so I can still get a seat. read more

My buddy Pedro referred me to this restaurant at work because I asked him where he kept going to get his Mexican food at lunch break. Well today I got the number 10 with asada and it was the bomb.com! The best Mexican food I've had here since I lived in Stockton California. I strongly recommend this restaurant to those who desire an authentic taste. 5 stars in my book. I spoke English when I went and they were super friendly. read more

Stopped in here while walking to the bank, ordered a deli sandwich. Was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.

The market may be A-OK, but the food & service at the restaurant left much to be desired. Waiting 22 minutes to get a drinks for 3 people while ignoring the 4th person's drink order is silly. I studied in Mexico for a semester, so I know good Mexican food and this was not it. It's rare for me to go take time to give a negative review, but I don't want anyone else to waste a drive to Elmwood and $14 on fish soup. read more

The food is well prepared, tasty and plentiful. Clean restrooms and very friendly service round out a delightful restaurant experience!

Fantastic Latin American food... And Mexican too. :) Fresh and Authentic... At least as authentic as you can get in Cincinnati. I've never been disappointed. You can even practice your Spanglish. Menu ranges from authentic soups, chicken, pork and fish dishes to traditional Mexican-American fare. read more

We were hoping to find some good authentic Mexican food. However, what we received was anything but good. We had tostadas de ceviche and a taco salad. The shells on the tostadas were stale as if they were old. We also had chips and Salsa. The chips were also stale and the Salsa had a weird taste to it. All of our food tasted old. We will not be returning to eat here. read more