Great visit still after all these years. Still rocking the best fish tacos around. Super delicious & very large portions. The grilled cheese quesadilla was enjoyed & the kids burritos ($4.50) were great.. grilled, super cheesy & beefy. Had a couple bites & wished I got this instead of my power bowl. My chicken bowl was fine as expected but a bit too healthy since I got lettuce & no rice. Plus the way ingredients are grouped (like bibbi-bop) the flavors don't mix & cheese doesn't melt on chicken like it would in a burrito. If the chicken was grilled it woulda added to the texture & flavor as well. Next time I'm getting a grilled burrito. Kids drinks are a good price at 1.50. The only thing we miss is the black bean soup that they used to have. Still nice they have the salsa bar. Owner is so nice & place is well kept. read more

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Delicious, we always hit this place up when in Kent. Everything is so fresh, great variety, love the salsa/condiment bar of course. The kids love it too. Friendly service, plenty of seating and something for everyone. Haven't had anything bad here! Depending on when you go it can be loud or fairly quiet, quieter when school is out! read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Kids burrito- huge - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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The service usually is pretty quick even when it is very crowded. The workers are very friendly as well. Food is delicious and a decent price, a great little spot in kent. read more

Came here on a nice sunny day and sat on the patio outside. The burrito I had was huge and honestly better than I had expected. The menu included many other options such as tacos, quesadillas, salads, and bowls. There is also a large selection of salsa and hot sauces to choose from that were self serve so you could try many different kinds. This was fun to mix and try the different flavor combos. The service was pretty fast and everyone seemed nice and willing to help. Would come here again. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Big Buckeye Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Loved it!! Thank you! Best Mexican Grill In Kent! Great every time we go! Excellent!

Nice place in the little downtown next to Kent St. University. We went here since my daughter didn't like the other place in downtown we went to last time we visited the campus. Service was pretty fast. The chips and guac were good. The place is full of energy and modern which is somewhat out of place for the "vintage" downtown look. My daughter ate her cheese quesadilla. I ate both of my baja fish tacos. Really good. Restroom was clean. I bet this place is packed after bar close on weekends, assuming it's open. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Restaurant review - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

One of the managers opened the door while my friend was changing her tampon without knocking to say we had been in there to long & kicked us out. when I talked to them they were very rude about it. read more

service was nice. Food is VERY average. if you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant in kent I would not recommend coming here. better options down the street. read more

It's good but not great. Typical chips and salsa bar but had to keep going up for refills since they only give you a little bit at a time. Tacos were ok, nothing special. Atmosphere was nice and clean. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Tacos and free chips. - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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The tacos here are average. There's not a lot of flavor. What I do like is they have a little bar of salsas so you can get whatever salsa you want and as much of it as you want. What I don't like are the corn chips they're pretty flavorless. In addition the staff is subpar on friendliness. read more

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Vibrant decor and friendly service. The guacamole was fresh, and the enchiladas verdes were delicious, with a perfect tangy tomatillo sauce. A must-visit for authentic flavors! read more

Fresco is one of my favorite casual Mexican spots in the area. I come here with friends all the time for a quick bite. They have fresh ingredients and really kind staff. They have a great mix of vegetarian and seafood options too. I usually get their Cheese Please Burrito ($5 burritos on Wednesdays) or one of their seafood tacos. Their fried fish is super crunchy and delicious. I also love their grilled and blackened shrimp. They are super flexible you can mix and match protein types. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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VERY underrated spot. It's similar to Chipotle, but I honestly think it tastes better, you get a larger portion, and you spend less! The only thing I didn't like was some of the staff were young college girls who could be a bit rude or unfriendly read more

Fresco's restaurant in Kent needs to teach their staff some phone manners. When I called to ask about a burrito recommendation, the guy on the phone was nasty, dismissive, and even hung up on me. Treating customers respectfully is important, no matter how good your food might be. read more

Really good food and nice atmosphere. Service is always nice. I just feel like over the years, the quality has gone down. However I still enjoy coming here! read more

My advice would be to get any of the fish tacos. Both the Baja fried perch and grilled mahi mahi tacos were good, especially with the spicy creamy sauces that were on them. The rest of the tacos we tried were just okay. The steak taco barely had any steak in it, and the chicken tacos were pretty bland for my liking. I like the salsa bar and it's a cool spot. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Baja perch and mahi mahi tacos. The only two I'd order again. - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

The tortillas and meat were cold. Kids took a bite and questioned if they were actually tacos. Can't believe management went above and beyond to have a happy customer. Thank you!!! read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Management went above and beyond to have a happy customer. Thank you!!! - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

They treated me horrible and made me wait 45 minutes for half a quesadilla. Multiple people came in before me and I still didn't get my food and they got their food before me just because of my skin color. I will not recommend this business and I will not be coming back so sick. We still have people like that in this world. read more

I am sooooo jealous of all the walking distance dining and shopping Kent State students now have. I was wandering around the newer part of downtown Kent when I needed lunch and stumbled upon the corner-located Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar. The menu mostly consists of tacos, quesadillas and salads. WOWZA, the half portion of a quesadilla is huge. I made the mistake of ordering a full steak quesadilla because it was inexpensive and was so shocked at how big it was. The prices are so reasonable for the portion sizes and they include chips and salsa (from the salsa bar). But, something about the salsa bar just didn't do it for me. I basically watched tons of college kids coughing and hacking then taking salsa from the open air salsa bar. That part definitely wasn't for me. That's not the restaurants fault, that's just me being scared of getting sick. My steak quesadilla was very fresh but needed a bit more flavor. Next time I come, I will try ordering something different. Several kids seemed to have giant tacos which looked delicious! People constantly cycled in and out of this huge fast casual restaurant and the staff did great at keeping things moving. Fresco is an inexpensive, quick option if you're in the area. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - HALF quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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Inaccurate hours posted, Drove all the way to Kent to find the online hours were wrong and they closed at 7

We recently moved back to the area and came across this place. Definitely our favorite spot to grab a quick bite. The salsa bar is my favorite. My husband loves the pork quesadilla, staff is very nice too. (: read more

The service there was really good. A young lady named Jenna did a great job serving me and my family even though it was busy. The chips were hit and good good. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

This is hands down the best taco joint in Kent. Skip the big name place and go here! The tacos are always delicious, and the queso is really where it's at. I will say though that the food is better when the boss is in lol. Always friendly staff, great place! read more

I love that they have a ton of salsas to choose from. Different from your normal Mexican food with it definitely having more of a fresh feeling. Maybe the veggies? I don't know but it's pretty good. read more

My favorite place ever in Kent. 10/10 queso it changed my life. Service is so fast and the food is sooo good. Love the vibe in the restaurant. Would eat this everyday if I could read more

I ate a cheese burito with chicken pretty good, lighter than chipotli.... I also worked over there for a DAY. i MADE PICO....I dont really like spicy food, but sometime you can skip the hot sauses and just eat it like it is. People are pretty nice. cold drinks. and specials..... you can walk from campus..... pretty clean, nice place.... read more

worst food I have ever had. No seasoning on chips nothing on then at all. chicken looks like it was out of a package. food was room temperature . drinks tasted awful. i am not overexaggerating. don't eat here waste of money read more

Staff members did not wear masks which is incredibly gross in a food place. I cannot suggest you to avoid this place enough. Look again for a restaurant that values your safety. read more

They said they served Romaine lettuce in taco salad. NOT TRUE. Otherwise average, but local.

Tasty fast fresh Mexican fare. Fun patio for dining outside. Love the salsa bar and the tomatillo salsa is always good.

Can't believe I waited so long to try this place! I wasn't sure which category this fell into, it's kind of fast food, kind of sit down. I had the Buckeye burrito with chicken and my husband had the Erie Street burrito bowl. Both were delicious. Pros of this place are as follows: Fresh, salty chips like at a Mexican restaurant, not from a bag. Awesome salsa bar clearly labeled so sissies like me know to avoid the hot ones. Seemed well kept and fresh. An array of hot sauces at the counter to add to your meal. Quick service, we got a second batch of chips no Problem. Good looking menu, I'd like to try the fish tacos and one of the quesadillas on future visits. Cons: none that I can think of after this first visit! You see, I'm a burrito girl. And most sit down Mexican restaurants don't offer a big burrito on the menu that you pick up and hold, they're usually on a plate covered in queso. And while I enjoy chipotle from time to time, it's commercial. I've always been a fan of Kent's own Taco Tantos for burritos, but the small place can get packed if you go at the wrong time and I'm not huge on takeout. Plus, chips and guacamole or queso cost extra. So for me, Fresco now trumps them all by offering all the good menu selections and including the chips and salsa bar with each option. Will definitely be back, we agreed this would be a great place to bring out of town guests for some good food on a nice day where you can sit outside. read more

Guaranteed the way you like it! Enjoy the free salsa bar - hand made, in house! Pineapple!

My wife and I visited this upbeat eatery and were delighted to find a Mexican grill that offered more than burritos and bowls! The ordering process can be a surprise after waiting in line only to find no menu on or above the cashier. (You have to make your choice from their trifold takeaway menu before ordering.) My wife ordering the Low Carb Burrito bowl and I tried the Grilled Fish Tacos. The bowl arrived in a square shaped dish filled with chips with the good stuff hidden in the center! She found her dish fresh and enjoyable. It is difficult to find good (non tilapia) fish tacos in Ohio, but Fresco in Kent hit a home run! Three flour tacos later I wanted more! They also have an ample self serve salsa bar and three tier platform of specialty hot sauces for the adventurous. Next time you are in Kent and hungry for fresh Mexican style food, Fresco will not disappoint! read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

So disappointed in this place. I ordered 3 blackened shrimp tacos and could not believe how small they were. The soft shell was about the size of a tortilla chip and only had 3 shrimp in each. Even for an appetizer it wouldn't have been enough. Never again. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Had family in town to visit and was so excited to take them as it's one of my favorite spots - only for all of our burritos to miss half of the ingredients. We ordered the buckeye burritos to go and when we got home none of the burritos had sour cream or the pinto beans. When ordering, the employee did not mention being out of any ingredients so no reason for them being missed. Usually impressed, but wouldn't come back again after this experience read more

My family likes this place so we get food here regularly. My update from my previous review is...make sure you check your takeout order before leaving! There is a mixup or something missing every other time we order. read more

Recommend this place wholeheartedly. Great food. Great service. Restaurant is always clean. Food is spot on every time. Quick service. Prices are very competitive, especially for the quality. Really good menu as well - you'll find something you like. read more

My favorite casual Mexican place! Food is super good and everything is a good price. Miss when they used to have a second location in the Kent State Student Center. read more

I have never eaten at a Fresco, but I would compare it to Moe's Southwest Grill. They have tacos, burritos and a salsa bar. I ordered the taco salad and it was delicious with lots of toppings. I opted for the creamy cilantro dressing, rather than the spicy dressing that comes with it. The food comes out fast and the place was clean. Parking may be a little difficult since it's downtown. read more

I have been to Fresco a number of times since it opened in the new downtown Kent development with a mixture of good and "meh" experiences here so let me explain in more detail the +/-'s. +The place itself is hip and colorful. The atmosphere is probably the best thing about Fresco and they really outdid themselves on this criterion. + Their chips are pretty good. Not Quoba-awesome but are definitely better than most chips I've had at nearby "Mexican" sit down joints. +I really like their grilled fish tacos. They come along with some special tangy cream sauce so make sure that if you do end up ordering the fish tacos, put the sauce on it. Otherwise the tacos will just be "OK." +They do have pretty decent daily specials. I usually come in on Tuesdays and Thursdays when I do for reduced taco prices & a burrito deal. +The service and managers are very friendly! -As someone before my review posted mentioned, their ordering system is very odd and confusing. They don't have the menu on a wall, and instead have it in 2 locations by the door and by the ordering station printed out in almost "to-go order" formatting pamphlets. I would be interested to know their reason by doing this method instead of putting it on a wall that would be simpler for people waiting in line to order to look above and see the options. -Today when I came, I was waiting for 5 minutes to order. Two patrons had just ordered in front of me, and I can completely understand only having 2 people working the kitchen and ordering station together is difficult, but I was very close to walking out the door before they noticed me standing there waiting. -The salsas are just not good. They appear to look really tasty, but they just don't get the flavour profiles down right at all. Also, their "hot" salsas are mild in comparison to the hot salsas of a nearby competitor. I can understand Midwestern taste buds are pretty tame, but if you cannot get the taste & texture down right, then your salsa is at a loss. Overall, I think Fresco is a very good establishment, and I hope they listen to their patrons and their experiences. I think they're doing well in several categories, but some improvement needs to be tended to in their food quality & ordering system to go from a Good to "GREAT" place to meet with company whether it be for lunches or late nights. read more

Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar - Fish and Santa fe tacos with pineapple salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio