This place does not miss. It is now one of my favorite restaurants to go to. My girlfriend and I came in on a slow Wednesday afternoon. The ambiance was relaxing and we got the nice cozy booth at end of the bar ordered the Taco's with a side of rice and beans and a few margaritas. The food was delicious and we had a damn good time, but what really impressed us was the incredible service. Our server Dan was literally amazing, highly attentive and made us feel at home. I don't think I have ever had better service in my life. After that experience we said we had to come back again. So, we did. We came back to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday on a Friday. To our surprise the place was packed and busy. Since they don't do reservations we knew for sure we wouldn't get our cozy booth and the service would be no where near as good as it was last time. I was pleasantly surprised. As we enter the packed restaurant, a man came up to us with such a positive and friendly attitude and told us about the wait time and that he would add us to the list. While we waited we ordered margaritas and talked further with the man. This man turned out to be the Owner of Momocho, Eric. This guy is one of the coolest dudes you'll ever meet. He gave us a few of his delicious recipes he created, told us about his restaurant, and remarked on how great his incredible staff is, especially Dan. After the wait, Eric escorted us to the top floor, and to our surprise he put us at the "Chef's table". We had front row seats to watching the Amazing Chef's cook. Chef Manny was fantastic, watching him work, talking with him, and answering our questions about the different dishes made are experience that much more enjoyable. He took our orders: "Little Tacos" we got the Pollo, Machaca, Side of rice, Barbacoa with a fried egg and a flight of Margaritas. Everything was insanely good. The Margaritas are very tasty definitely recommend. At the end of our meal Dan personally delivered my girlfriend one of their delicious "Chocobomba" desserts with a candle in it, and Sang happy birthday with me. Overall this place is a 10 out of 10. I highly recommend it. I want to sincerely thank Eric, Dan, and Manny for the incredible experience, and for making my girl friend's birthday a memorable and special one. Also wanted to toss in here that it was fantastic seeing one of my favorite servers from the now closed restaurant "Xinji" working on the Momocho team. Shout out to Jack. read more

This is truly a favorite restaurant of mine. The cuisine, the cocktails and the atmosphere are all absolutely fantastic! I've been dining here for over a decade. The flavor profiles are positively exceptional. Try a margarita flight! An assortment of gorgeous flavor choices that dazzle the palate. Their tequila selection is noteworthy as well. Ambient, warm, charming and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

An unplanned and great experience. We were seated pretty quickly. The food was really good. Even leftovers reheated the next day were amazing. Will definitely be going back. Can't wait to try other items on their menu. read more

Momocho - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I can't believe this was my first time here, I've driven by it so many times! Definitely recommend getting guacamole it was delicious. My dinner was also amazing, good flavor! Serves were all very friendly and we had a nice table on the patio. read more

Momocho - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Food was great, we all know that already but I wanna highlight something that was so impressive it could not go unpraised. I have a serious allergy to a food that is in a lot of their products (I did not know before I came). They were sooo diligent that my allergy was not overlooked. In the appetizers my allergy was taken out, they told me what salsas I could have and even modified my entree to be allergen friendly without my knowledge because it wasn't listed on the ingredients. I also wanted to praise the fact that all of the staff is epi pen trained and they have epi pens on site if needed. This was not the experience I expected to have it was above expectations and set the standard for great service. Side note on the food: all of it was fresh and delicious you cannot go wrong with any of it. read more

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Great bar service wait staff Cat too. Had rice beans tomatillo salsa chips and brisket tacos. Delicious! Keep it up. Hate to recommend because was a 30 minute wait on a Wednesday. read more

Momocho - Blood orange pomegranate and pineapple trio. Fantastic combination of flavors. Great service as always. - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This was my second time here and I'm so glad I came back. The first time I came I didn't understand the hype. This time... I get it. The array of guacamole options is reason a lone to come. It's fresh, flavorful, and worth the hype. If you don't get the trio what are you even doing?! The atmosphere is trendy and great for a date night or a night with friends. I love sitting upstairs and being able to see the kitchen. Service was quick and the drinks were potent. read more

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Solid Mexican spot in Cleveland with downstairs and upstairs seating. We didn't make reservations for a Monday night and were able to get seated around 6pm no problem for a party of 5. We got the guacamole trio with pineapple, crab, and smoked trout. Pineapple was my favorite, but I could barely taste the crab. The margarita flights was a great value with pretty good pours. For our entrees, we had the carne asada and smoked trout. Pretty large portions and we had to take half our entrees home. Overall great experience and fun nacho libre-type artwork inside read more

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Momocho how has an awesome patio with a great vibes. It's pretty shaded, so you don't have to worry about melting in the sun. I recently stopped in on. Monday, which was their mezcal Monday feature. They had a few mezcal cocktails and shot specials. I got a mezcalarita which was delicious. I also got some pineapple guacamole. It was pretty sweet but didn't have much flavor beyond that. My server was kind enough to bring me some bacon lardons to try to give it that salty sweet taste, but it didn't really do much. It wasn't my favorite guac, although it was really fresh. Still a good snack to nibble on since I wasn't super hungry. My cousin got the shrimp tacos which come deconstructed. The flavor on the shrimp was really good. read more

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Since our first visit to Momocho, our appreciation has only grown. We've gone here for date nights as well as birthday celebrations. Each time, we receive attentive service and delicious food. On our most recent visit, my husband and I came with his parents to celebrate a birthday. We started with the salsa chiltomate which will now become a staple when we go - the depth of flavor from the charred tomatoes was outstanding. We also all split the cesar salad - another 10/10 dish. We had a variety of entrees including the butternut squash flautas, blue corn enchiladas & carne asada. Despite being stuffed, we also ordered two desserts: the chocobomba and the fried ice cream. The dessert portions are ENORMOUS, but so good that we were willing to overfill ourselves to finish them off. The fried ice cream especially was a stand out. read more

The good: The food. Oh my god, the food. I got the carne asada. My friend got the machaca taquitos. We both got margarita flights, and for chips we did the classic guacamole and roasted tomato salsa. Everything was amazing. The steak was tender, potatoes were crispy and fluffy, flavor was there on everything. Guacamole is so smooth and creamy. The bad: The service was rough. Slow, awkward pauses between courses, and we and the table next to us had to ask to put in our mains and for the check. It is a busy place but needs to be streamlined a bit for sure. Our dinner service lasted over an hour and a half. However, nothing was unforgivable and I would say the food more than made up for this. Also. The decor is amazing and the restaurant is beautiful inside. read more

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Great food, service, and overall experience! We visited on a weekday evening and were able to get seated on the patio right away. The environment is nice and casual. We ordered the crab guacamole and carrot elote, and the blue corn enchiladas. All flavors were delicious and unique! read more

Momocho - Blue Corn Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Amazing every time!!!! I love the food and drinks. You understand why people wait over a hour for this place. I can not wait to come back again and try something new. read more

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We went there last night as a larger group (6 people) and the service was incredible. Very friendly staff who were very knowledgeable about the food/drinks and provided lots of amazing recommendations. My dad was very excited to try different types of margaritas and ended up getting a combo one with Hibiscus and Pineapple and he was in love. I had their classic margarita and that was still just as good and I loved it as well! Ask for the chefs homemade habanero hot sauce!! It is incredible. Guacamole (goat, crab, and trout) were all really great as well. read more

Momocho - Taquitos Pollo and a Classic Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great reliable Mexican inspired restaurant in Tremont. They have great chips and salsa and guacamole. I also love the enchiladas as they are served hot, melty, and delicious. Great choice for margaritas with cool unique flavors. Casual enough to go on the weekdays or weekend read more

Amazing find while traveling and visiting Cleveland.. From the decor, bar, vibe, owner and staff were all great very attentive and made us feel very at home, since we visited from california.. definitely recommend this place! Food was tasty full of flavors and every dish we got was great to the last bite. Chef definitely knows what he is doing and he is a pleasure . read more

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Fantastic creative dishes and drinks! The atmosphere is fun and the waitstaff is friendly.

We were visiting Ohio for a concert and wanted to grab a quick bite to eat. Momocho was right next to our air bnb and we are so glad we walked over. The food, presentation and hospitality were amazing. I had the trout. My boyfriend had the Barbacoa and my niece had the carnita tacos. We were all happy and enjoyed our food. Even took our left overs home to enjoy when we got back from the concert . Go check this place out!!! read more

Momocho - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great service and awesome food! Drink special we're on point. Our server was phenomenal he went above and beyond! I have a ton of food allergies and the team made sure I was okay to eat the food... thanks for everything read more

This was such a fun date night spot! Could be casual or upscale casual, no pressure! The food was delicious, I loved the mole sauce on the flautas, we asked for more! And we are hot sauce lovers and the momocho hot sauce did not miss, it was delicious on the remolacha taquitos and on the chips and salsa. Doe drinks, we enjoyed the Oaxacan old fashioned, mezcal sour, killer bee and margarita flight, all very well balanced. Highly recommend next time you're in Ohio City! read more

Momocho - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Love margaritas? Love guacamole? Love Momocho! Momocho is the place to go if you are looking for a modern take on Mexican, a flight of margaritas, or a flight of guacamole. Yes, I said a flight of guacamole. Try it. Trust me. My friend and I sat at the bar, which is full service. I had a flight of margaritas and chose the blood orange, hibiscus, and pomegranate. For our flight of guacamole, we tried the goat cheese, the crab, and the peppercorn. For some reason we thought we needed more food, so I ordered the chile relleno and my friend ordered the camarones tacos. Excellent, excellent food. I am going to have to return to Cleveland soon so I can come back here! If you haven't been: be aware that there is a parking lot, but it is very small and fits about 8 cars, so you may have to look for street parking. There is some outside seating, some inside, and a little at the bar. read more

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Amazing service every time! Great atmosphere and yummy food!! ***************************** read more

Momocho is much more than a dining and drinking experience. It's an immersive experience with all the eclectic artwork including photos and masks of luchadares, the masked wrestlers that trace back to the early 1900s in Mexico. The displays are really intriguing and I had a great time wandering through the restaurant to check out everything on display. In my younger years, I wrestled... and thought, "How cool would have been to wear masks and take on the persona of a mysterious wrestler like the luchadores?!" But I digress. The drink and food menus are very enticing which makes it challenging to decide. I opted for the following and really enjoyed it all. Margarita sampler - a selection of three from nine offerings that include spicy mango, blood orange, pomegranate, pineapple, cranberry, honey-ginger, red bell pepper, and hibiscus. Guacamole sampler - a selection of three from six offering that include traditional, goat cheese & tomato, black pepper pecorino & roasted garlic, pineapple-jicama-mint, crab & pickled corn, and smoked trout & bacon. Blistered shishito peppers Pecan crusted trout with pickled jalapeño mustard crema The dessert menu is limited to a few items, but they all look good. Service is excellent. read more

My meal here was one of the best unexpected dinners I've ever had. I'm not an adventurous eater, so coming here and seeing this take on Mexican food was a new and fortunate experience. When it comes to Mexican food I'm used to tacos, quesadillas, and churros, but I'm glad I decided to try something more complex with added depth. For my main I had the carne asada. The sauces and seasoning were insane. The steak was perfectly cooked and the potatoes and toppings had so much flavor it made me reevaluate what I previously considered Mexican food. There was so much to it than I realized. Better that I learn that now than in 20 years. For dessert I tried the fried ice cream. I've always been curious about it, but never ordered it. It was good as well! Ice cream, crunchy cornflake exterior, coconut, whip cream, and chocolate - can't go wrong! I didn't have much interaction with the staff, but they were friendly. My waiter was knowledgeable and went over every item on the menu efficiently. It is a small place with upstairs dining available and the main floor can get really loud. Also, if you can't tell from other patrons' photos, there is a bar and the restaurant is a little dark inside at night. I can't really speak to the decor as I didn't take a particular interest in it, but I think there were a few neon lighted signs around. I'm really grateful for this experience and to try such amazing food on my first day in Cleveland. I hope the other restaurants/eateries I have lined up are up to par. read more

Momocho - Mexican Fried Ice Cream - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Food was good, service sucked. Apparently the servers and bartenders only want to care for their friends. We weren't them. Won't go back. We waited a longtime for service, and they all had attitude read more

Great food and great service! I've been here multiple times and I thought I'd finally leave a review now that I've experienced the consistency of overall service. read more

We don't even live in Cleveland but it is the only place we make special multi-hour trips just to eat here. Service is always wonderful, ownership seems great, and every bit of food is awesome. The taquitos, guacs, and margs are always the move for us! Been coming for probably close to 10 years and hope they stick around for 10 more. read more

I haven't been to Momocho but Eric went over & beyond to help me when I couldn't figure out how to order a T-shirt. He was very quick to respond and beyond generous. Anyone in the area please check out this spot! So thankful that humans like this still exist especially in the world we're living in. A road trip to visit this hotspot is definitely in the near future! read more

It was busy, but we got sat pretty quickly and got a nice seat inside. The food is wonderful! Mod Mex is a big step up! Would definately return and recommend it to others. read more

Best Mexican food I have ever had and I live in Texas! Great service, cute decor, and close to downtown!

This has been on my list for awhile. I feel like most Mexican restaurants I've tried in town have been average. But this hole in the wall exceeded all expectations. There was street parking and parking specifically for the restaurant as well so I didn't have a hard time there. We waited a couple minutes for a table (did not have a reservation) and were then escorted to the second floor. Our waitress suggested the guacamole trio so we tried the Goat Cheese, Black Pepper Pecorino and Pineapple guac. They were AMAZING (minus the pineapple guac, but that's because I personally I don't like fruits with my guac, although, for people that do, my friend loved it). I also appreciated the refill on the chips. The waitress was very helpful and aided me in choosing the chile poblano relleno. It did not disappoint at all. It was decently sized for the price and bursting in flavor. I'm not a vegetarian, but for those that are, I HIGHLY recommend this as a dish. I'm sure the rest of their entrees are probably just as great considering and look forward to trying this place again. Service was great, vibes were chill, and food was amazing. I rarely give 5 stars, but Momocho deserved it. read more

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Simply excellent. Visiting from out of town and stopped here due to the reviews. They were correct. Sat at the bar and Charolette was an excellent server. For was excellent. Not your typical Mexican menu, higher end. read more

Absolutely amazing guacamole! Some of the best in all of Cleveland. Always a solid meal.

The food here is so good. I forgot to take a picture of the tamale before digging in because it looked so appetizing. Only down side is no reservations, but it's worth the wait. It's a a small and cute space, so if you can't wait maybe try a week night or a small group. read more

Momocho - Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Pretty good Mexican food and definitely will be revisiting. I've heard a lot of hype about this place for a while and I don't think it fully lives up to those expectations, but it was definitely decent for the price. I got the carnitas taquitos: the tortillas/arroz were soft and the sauces were flavorful, but the carnitas were on the chewier/drier side. One of my friends ordered the shrimp taquitos and liked those, so I'd recommend that instead. The guac was delicious and the paloma was decent for the price. Service was fantastic. The inside is pretty crowded but they do have seating in a patio area out back so the wait wasn't horrible on a Friday night. read more

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Food and cocktail mediocre at best - Just missed it on all levels. Too bad, the service was great and place has a nice vibe

This place is seriously amazing! Will be back! I have dreams about this food and the service was incredible read more

Momocho - Crème brûlée - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Momocho has a unique vibe with creative twists on traditional Mexican dishes. The flavors are good, but I expected more excitement given the hype. The service was decent, but not overly attentive. It's a nice spot if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Overall, a solid experience but nothing that blew me away. read more

Honestly, the vibes were immaculate. I definitely recommend the margarita trio for only $15 and there were so many options to choose from! Extensive drink menu for sure so there was something for everyone. My friend got the taquitos which he said was lovely and came with a lot of meat too. I got the halibut which was also very unique and delicious. The flavor profile was definitely there and I love how they incorporated a modern twist to traditional Mexican cuisine. I don't live in this city but if I did I would definitely be back! I definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

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Just an absolutely perfect dining experience. First time I was there was with a wrestler friend who was born in Tijuana and they loved the food and preparation of the taquitos. Great authentic flavors with modern upscale presentation. They also loved Lucha Libre theme. My second visit was even better than my first and we dove in to an assortment of apps and small plates to share. Brussel sprouts were perfect. And everyone got margarita flights to try the different flavors. My favorite was the one with the red pepper rim. We sat at the bar and service was great and all the customers seemed to enjoy their food, drinks and the staff. All around A+ experience and one of my new regular destinations anytime friends come to visit me on the West Side. read more

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