Next to the Aronoff Center on Walnut Street, Nada stands out with its abundant greenery and bright sign. Nada offers a modern twist to traditional Mexican flavors that excite the taste buds. From the moment you step through the doors, you're greeted with an ambiance that seamlessly blends sophistication with the warmth of Mexican hospitality. The interior of Nada has rustic furnishings with vibrant accents that pay homage to Mexican culture. The dim lighting in the evening adds an intimate touch, perfect for a romantic dinner or a celebratory gathering. Most importantly the food is truly amazing! Nada has an innovative take on Mexican cuisine as each dish is meticulously crafted, showcasing the freshest ingredients and bold flavors. Start your night with any of their antojitos, my favorites being the O.G. Guacamole and Queso. My go-to order is the Chicken Al Carbon tacos which includes three tacos with black beans & rice. Occasionally I'll add a side of Grilled Street Corn, also known as Elote, which is cooked corn mixed with chili mayo, cotija, and lime which results in a deliciously savory dish. Nada always has impeccable service and warm hospitality. The staff is knowledgeable about their cuisine and can offer recommendations on their personal favorites on the menu. Overall, dining at Nada is a must when visiting Cincinnati. read more

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I came to Nada with my book club and we had a great time! We got guacamole, salsa, and chips for the table to share. For my entree I tried the chicken enchiladas. Next time, I want to try the tacos- they come with beans and rice and I'm a huge fan of refried beans. Our waiter was very friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed. I would definitely like to come back and try some different menu items. read more

I love nada! Amazing ambiance!! Always a friendly and welcoming service! A must try is the rice and refried beans that come with the tacos! I really recommend having the white sangria! Refreshing! Perfect for summer time! read more

A tasty option for lunch. My group ordered the crispy Brussels, guacamole, and salsa trio for appetizers. All were tasty but the brussel sprouts were extra delicious. I also ordered the Baja fish tacos with a side of potatoes. The fish tacos were excellent. My friend and I also traded a taco so I was able to try the shrimp one as well. Both were good but I preferred the fish combination a little more. As for the potatoes, they were a little too sweet for my tastes. Reminded me a little too much like soy sauce potatoes with a little kick. As for the service, our waitress was excellent. She made great recommendations and was very attentive. Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for Mexican read more

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Service: Benjamin was an excellent server. Atmosphere: Vibrant and youthful decor with a modern and clean layout. Ample seating great for singles or large groups. Food: 3/5 Super basic stuff here, nothing too special to set it apart from all other Mexican food joints at this price point. Salsa trio was dynamite. Enchilada Suiza was extremely tasty and well cooked. The Lox Avo Toast was my partners favorite but I didn't love it. The huevo ranchero was more of a tostada and it wasn't anything special. The churros were the best I've ever had. Perfectly flakey and crunchy outside with a doughy center. Salted caramel sauce was unreal and perfectly balanced. The chocolate sauce was thick and deeply flavorful Price: Quality ingredients and house made everything. Tapas style brunch, about $40 should get two people full with no alcohol. read more

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Great stop for flavorful Mexican food. I had my doubts in Cincinnati but it was delicious. Ceviche was bright, flavorful with a kick. Fun pairing with thin and crispy plantain chips. The guacamole was fabulous with thick homemade tortilla chips. The grilled street corn was smoky, salty, with a bit of tang and full of flavor. read more

Nada - Ceviche, Grilled Street Corn, O.G. Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Not impressed. I normally love Mexican food. The guacamole was extremely garlicky. The chips that came with it were good. We got the cauliflower tacos, excellent. Really enjoyed the black beans and rice. Not a great wine selection either. I know, I should have gone with a margarita. My bad. Service wasn't great either. Hostess was very accommodating and welcoming. The valet / parking staff outside are awesome. Very knowledgeable of the area. read more

My mother served brussel sprouts in the form of a lumpy cabbage paste. Forgive her; I have and I was the one forced to eat that boiled mash. So, if you had told me that I would someday order carry-out sprouts, I would have likely pulled your hair and run away. Forgive me; I knew not what sprout-magic Nada could perform. read more

Nada - Brussel sprouts from Nada - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this place! We had it twice while visiting Cincinnati back in September. The ambiance was casual and comfortable with a trendy flair, and the service was reliable and friendly. The first evening, we ordered the following: -Spicy Margarita (jalapeño infused tequila, lime, agave) -¡Queso! (pico de gallo, melty cheese, roasted poblano, diablo sauce, cotija, crispy chips) -Baja Style (cabbage, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, pickled red onion). My boyfriend got the crispy mahi and I got the crispy shrimp. + side of black beans and rice The second evening we ordered: -Chile-Mango (reposado tequila, gran gala, agave, chili-mango pineapple, lime) -O.G. Guacamole (avocado, onion, lime, crispy chips) -Grilled Street Corn (chili mayo, cotija, lime) -Quesadillas (tortillas, monterey jack cheese, onion, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo) -Baja Style (cabbage, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, pickled red onion). My boyfriend got the crispy mahi fish tacos again because he loved them so much the first time. We really enjoyed everything! Between the spicy margarita and the chili mango, I preferred the chile mango. I loved the sweetness of the mango paired with a kick of spice. Between the queso and the guac, we both enjoyed the queso more. Although both were great, the queso was more unique and special. Between the shrimp vs mahi tacos, I was happy with my shrimp and my boyfriend was happy with his mahi. The rice and black beans that came with the tacos were delicious. We equally enjoyed the cheese quesadilla. It was so yummy, with that crispy halo of cheese grilled around it. The price of $12 is a bit steep in my opinion since it doesn't automatically come with a side like the tacos do. Once you add a side, it's $18-22 total (or up to $35 if you added chicken to your quesadilla). To go with my cheese quesadilla, I decided to order a side of grilled street corn. The street corn was pretty good, but nothing remarkable. I would choose the beans and rice ahead of it. Over all, prices are pretty high. Enchiladas run $18 for cheese to $27 for seafood. Fajitas are $25 for just chicken to up to $49 for "el jefe" -- a chicken, shrimp, and steak trio. Dinner tacos are at least $16 with an upwards of $24 for just 3 tacos with a side of black beans and rice, just to give you an idea. Regardless of high prices, like I said, we enjoyed this place enough to come twice on our little trip. It's not authentic, but it's a fun place with a tasty selection. read more

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Overall, I am shocked that so many people recommended this place to me l. I was sat down pretty quickly without a reservation so that was great and having someone come take my drink order was pretty quick however it took about 10 minutes or more for my drink to come and after that the server took a while to come back to take my order and then it took about 20-30 minutes for the order to come out. I was expecting some yummy Mexican food. It was absolutely not what I expected. First of all the flower tortillas are just a bit much and not cooked/warmed properly. There was too much cheese. The meat was unseasoned and overall was not the best meal. The beans were pretty decent so I did eat the beans. read more

I just love Nada! One of the most thoughtfully and uniquely curated Mexican restaurants anyone could ever experience. There's 5 locations in Eastern US [Cincinnati OH; Columbus OH; Indianapolis IN; Nashville TN & North Bathesda MD] - I've dined at Columbus and Cincinnati several times. It is always a stellar experience. Very contemporary Mexican feel and edgy fusions of unique, lively flavors make for an always pleasing menu. This time around, here in the Cincy location I just have to shout out my satisfaction for the palate pleasing Tortilla Soup - I mean WOW. This dish stunned from the moment it was presented in front of me, was just as aesthetically amazing as it was in taste. The chicken in this soup, was so good, I'd of loved to have it as a main dish - when a place puts this much love in white chicken breast, that's going into a soup, then you're sure to know they maintain that attention to detail and love for culinary craft all throughout what they're doing. This is a place that I love to recommend to people because I know they'll enjoy it and return to me with praise and thanks for the tip. read more

Nada - Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The service, ambience, drinks, and food were all great. Michael was a great server. He was able to make some recommendations of what he enjoys and why. The ambience is perfect for after work, with friends, or with a special someone. It's right on the corner with inside and outside seating. Perfect for any weather. I had the blanco sangria. It was nice and refreshing with a sprig of thyme. The fish tacos had batter mahi, a chipotle crema, and a few other toppings and were absolutely delish! I'd only probably recommend the flour tortilla be warmed, but it was still good. I'm definitely going back to check out their brunch menu on the weekends. read more

Nada - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food was good but expensive for what you get. Most mexican places at least give you complimentary chips and salsa while you wait for your food but not here. $25.00 just for fajitas and a little cheese quesadilla was $12.00 and not very filling. So just for these 2 items it was almost $40.00. The service was good! I took into consideration that it was downtown cincinnati but still not my thing to pay that much for a meal that you walk away still hungry. read more

Upper-end trendy "Mexican" dining. Great atmosphere for a date or before the clubs. Pros: Price, taste, and atmosphere are well earned. Con: Parking can be annoying (just go valet), too much fries with the chicken lol. Decided to try Nada for anniversary. Got a nice table in a more intimate corner of the place but in hindsight would have asked to sit upstairs. Our waiter was a gem with explanations, recommendations, and quick service. We got the pork belly tacos and Peruvian chicken. The tacos were pretty amazing with the blend of tastes being perfect. The chicken was super tender and lightly flavored with great dips, just wish instead of so many fries a veggie might be included. Drinks were a good price and my Caipirinha was perfect. Overall would use as a good diner before the clubs or bars. Final bill was around $84. Rating 8/10 read more

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A short walk from my office in downtown Cincinnati, I stopped into Nada with some coworkers for dinner. Nada is easy to find as its shares the block with the Aronoff Theater. The place was packed as there was a "Bluey's Big Play" (what ever that is) bringing in a pre-show dining crowd. Nada has a large seating capacity with the added outside dining and there is plenty of parking nearby. We started with some yummy drinks and fresh guacamole (I would have gotten a pic if we weren't so hungry), it was some of the best I have had. I finished with the Tacos Al Pastor which come with black beans and rice on the side - very yummy. Overall great experience for anyone doing an after work/pre-show/lunch run. Family friendly and good food. Give it a try! read more

We stopped for a few drinks and they were so good! Service was very nice, and the restaurant was very cute inside. We came late after dinner, and wished we had another night in town to try the foot because it all looked and smelled amazing! read more

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We arrived and were told there were no tables for at least an hour. The hostess offered seats at the bar. We thought we would try, but it was hard for the whole group to mingle in the linear seating. We had a drink and decided to go elsewhere for dinner. As I was leaving, I noticed plenty of seating. We were not told of this. I don't know why they didn't want to seat us. We were a nice group of 6 older adults. Maybe they didn't want to serve a large group at 8:45. I would prefer they just said that. We did not address it, just wasn't important as we already chose to leave. Now, while waiting at the bar, we had drinks. They were VERY good. I had the tropical Margherita. It was fabulous. There was also Sangria which was enjoyed by several. This experience with Ian as our server the stop at NADA's nice. Ian was friendly, made good drinks, was accommodating. I would highly recommend a visit to the Nada bar and see Ian. You won't be disappointed. read more

I came here for my college graduation dinner with my family (from out of state), and everyone LOVED Nada! I had made a reservation prior since we were coming on a Friday night. We arrived early, but were still seated right away, and had a nice, private table on the second floor. My mom got the sangria blanco, which came with peach nectar in it--delicious. One of the best sangrias I've ever tried. I got a pineapple marg which was also fantastic. For appetizers, we split the trio chips and salsa, and ceviche. Everything was great! This was one of the best ceviches I've tried so far in my career. I got the chicken al carbon tacos, which were also amazing. My dad got the same thing and raved about them. Our server was also great, and super friendly. My family and I really enjoyed our experience here, especially as they are not native Cincy residents. They mentioned that they intend to have me take them here again, the next time they come back to visit me in Cincy! As my family is from the Boston area, they felt as though the prices at Nada were very reasonable for the food, drinks and service we received. A solid 5 star review from me! read more

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So freaking tasty! Service was on point. Lovely day and parked right out front! Loved it!

We stopped for lunch with the kids after visiting the CAC and had a beautiful experience. The service was good and the food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the decor throughout the place. read more

We visited after seeing Six next door. We know that before and after shows is probably their busiest time so keep that in consideration. It was a beautiful atmosphere, vibrantly decorated, really cool chairs and seating. Our server was very nice, very patient with our table of 6. With that said, we received our food prior to receiving the drinks, so the bar must have been pretty backed up. We ordered the chips and dips for the table, all of which were very good. I ordered the quesadilla, which I'd describe as okay. I thought taco bell's quesadilla is better, so probably not my best ordering choice. I wanted to try the enchiladas but the server said it's a much bigger portion and I was nervous that I wasn't that hungry. The quesadilla is tiny, basically two taco sizes tortillas folded. My friend ordered the cornbread which she loved but I did not try. Another friend said their rice and beans are amazing. I think they are probably a great spot if you go all out, order the chips and dips, the big entrees, share with the table, etc, I think our group just did it wrong. read more

Tried many things off the menu, and most were average at best. Portions were quite small for the price. If you do go, you have to get the Brussels sprouts though. Possibly the best I've had. There is some nice outdoor seating. I'm a draft beer drinker and they only have bottles, which stinks. Cocktails were weak. My steak tacos were the most disappointing. $24 and I've had much better fast food tacos. Super skimpy on the steak, and heavy on the sour cream. The ceviche was also below average. And I didn't want to waste the food so I tried taking the ceviche across the street to my hotel and they wouldn't let me take it even though I only had 2 bites. Quite frustrating and unaccommodating. I also found the waitress was quite slow with refills, even though it wasn't very busy. You won't be seeing me there again, unless maybe it's for some Brussels to go. read more

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We loved our lunch at Nada! Our server was very attentive and helpful. The restaurant itself is multi-story with a cool interior. I added black beans to the quesadilla and it was delicious! All of our food was wonderful and we will be back if we find ourselves in Cincinnati. read more

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Having an anniversary date with my boyfriend in Nada. Highly recommend this restaurant for a casual dinning or date night! Crispy Pork Belly Tacos: 4/5 - The tacos' topping (guacamole+rajas+cilantro+red diablo salsa) is at a perfect ratio! My bf is not a big fans of guacamole and I'm not a big fans of cilantro but the ratio of the toppings is acceptable!) - The pork belly is little dry (personally prefer juicier meat) - All tacos will come with 3 same tacos per order. They didn't do mix and match. So if you want to try other tacos you can order a few plates and share with friends. Peruvian half Chicken: 4.5/5 (Beer can roasted + aji verde + herb papas + Fritas + aji panca) - The chicken is juicy and the seasoning is perfect! - They come with a huge portion of fries! We have to take half of it home lol Recommend 3-4 persons to share this plate. - The dipping sauce on the side are mayo base. Not sure what they made of but definitely delicious! Churros: 5/5 (Salted caramel + chocolate sauce) - The churros are freshly made! Crispy outside, creamy inside. I love the caramel sauce very much. It's super creamy! read more

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Showed up for the Lions, Bengals game and were disrespected the entire time we sat at the bar. Not going to name bartenders because maybe they were having a bad day. Took 30 minutes -at a not packed bar- to get a beer. We ordered food and took 45 minutes to come out but the person next to us, a solo, ordered the same exact thing.... Came out in 5 minutes. I would never come back here given the chance. Only reason we came was that they were open and slow on a game day... I can see why nobody wants to come here. read more

In from California to visit family and friends. Was all over downtown Cincinnati and this place beat them all. Ordered Fish tacos and spicy Margaritas. The only restaurant/bar that knew how to make a good mix drink. And not to mention the only place that had salt and tahini for the margarita rims. Jordan was our server and took great care of us. Relax dressed. There's seating inside, outside and at the bar. Beautiful area. read more

Nada - Chips and Salsa Trio - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Our visit was to celebrate my husband's birthday! I was greatly disappointed. The food was subpar. Customer service was excellent. I got sizzling fajitas with chicken. The chicken was dry as a piece of wood! This is a lower version of Mi Cozumel. The food quality is nowhere near agave and rye.. and they charge you a gratuity fee that's already attached to your total bill. I spent $499 for crap never ever again. read more

That fabulous happy hour is no more, even if they show it online. One menu for everything, and its not that big. Also, make a reservation. Three women there when it opened at 5 were told no to a indoor table cause they were booked inside. Its HOT and we have an air advisory, but there are plenty of outside tables available. I just bellied up to the bar, with very restrictive seating. Had a Chili Mango margrita. Sweet and sour and oh so good. Ordered quacamole, remembering how it was served with fresh veggies. Not anymore, comes with chips. But still, PDG. Shrimp cocktail was the bomb...very large shrimp cooked to perfection. So two app, 1 drink pre covid would have set me back aboug $15. This was $50, but very good food. I miss the good old days of the best happy hour in town. It's still one of my favorite restaurant in downtown Cincinnati. But hoping they bring back that Happy Hour! read more

Stopped by for lunch without a reservation, but we were able to be seated outside. Our waiter and the waiter-in-training were both very helpful in offering their suggestions of favorites, and answered all questions we had about the menu. My friend and I each ordered the Pink Grapefruit margarita, which had blanco tequila, fresh lime, and grapefruit sorbet. We then had chips and their trio of housemade salsas. I loved having three to try from, and especially loved the spicy corn one. We both decided to order a taco box (2 tacos with your choice of side) - I ordered the mahi, she ordered the pork pastor, and we shared so that we could each taste one of each. We both opted for the pickled cucumber salad which was a nice refreshing complement to the tacos. Great meal! read more

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Back again after 2 years! The menu is completely different than the last time we visited. While we missed some of our favorite items from the COVID Era, once again we were blown away with incredible quality and flavor of the current offerings. The service was above and beyond (thank you, Alex). The atmosphere is the best. We enjoyed dinner inside and then indulged in dessert out on the patio. The cocktails were stellar as was everything. I am a big fajita fan and Nada's were the best I have ever experienced. The guacamole appetizer was pure heaven. Thanks to Alex for making our Anniversary incredibly special! read more

Nada - Desserts! - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Patio was such a festive atmosphere for Cinco De Mayo! I got the Baja mahi tacos and table shared guac, queso, and chips. Everything was fresh and delicious. Also shares a pitcher of margaritas. Server was friendly and accommodating. read more

The place was slammed on a Tuesday evening. They do take reservations, so heads up. There were no tables available, so we hit the bar upstairs. The order was taken quickly, and drinks came out fast. I had a mezcal margarita, which was very good. Slight smokey flavor. Tacos came out 15 minutes later. The pork al pastor tacos are more of the true street tacos on corn tortillas. Would come back again read more

Nada - Pork Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Stopped by Nada for a post-show dinner at the Aronoff Center next door. It was pretty booked for Saturday evening at 10pm but luckily we had reservations. For starters we ordered the chips with trio of sauces (mind to wild) which were tasty but even the wild wasn't exceptionally spicy. We also shared the crispy Brussels sprouts, Baja fish tacos, and Mexican corn. The fish tacos were fried perfectly but could have used a bit more sauce and the coleslaw was was pretty flavorless. However, the crispy Brussels sprouts while absolutely well seasoned and tasty, were not that crispy at all. I suggest adding the pickled onions and sauce on the bottom/sides and placing the sprouts on top. For dessert, the churros were a hit and I loved the caramel and chocolate sauces that accompanied them. No pic because we demolished them with a quicknes. Lastly, my one minor complaint is we were sitting for about 10 minutes when another party came in after us and received their chips and salsa first. However, the manager promptly apologize and comped it. Service from then on was actually great and we would definitely add Nada to our rotation. read more

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Great vibes and food. Arrived on a Sunday night without reservations and was seated immediately. Good portion for the price, well seasoned chicken quesadilla and fish tacos. read more

Interesting Mexican joint in downtown Cincinnati, featuring apps, tacos, enchiladas and a couple of salad options. Not at all traditional -- they actually have a kale Ceasars salad on the menu, which was pretty tasty. I ordered the chicken enchiladas per the servers recco as well and while it was a small portion for the price, they were good. Again, not traditional or authentic... as an example, the enchiladas had cous cous in them. Overall, and interesting joint but not sure the service or the food justified the price. read more

The spicy margarita was SO good (tajin on rim =yes) and my friend got an original followed by a blueberry margarita. I do NOT like sweet drinks but this blueberry margarita was . Food also good through for the $3 salsa you get a teeny size salsa fyi. I got the chicken street tacos (they come on flour so please request corn if you're like me) and friend got quesadilla and both were great. Apparently 3-5pm happy hour Monday through Thursday 1/2 off margs and apps? Wish I'd done then! Pricey but delish! read more

Nada - Spicy margarita and chicken street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The good was that it was a nice quiet afternoon Christmas Day for a mother-daughter lunch. Our server was fab but the food was so-so. The beef in my carne asada tacos were over cooked and chewy. It reminded me of reheated leftovers. For $23 I expected at least tender. I only had one of two. This was second visit (1st was pre Covid and yummy). read more

The food, ambiance, and service were all wonderful! Fun cocktails, excellent queso dip (with Gouda cheese, nice twist!), a really tasty street corn side dish and cucumber salad. The churros were fun. We had the fajitas and I thought they were just ok. Especially after having those flavorful sides and queso, I was just expecting more. The reason I only gave four stars is the value. I found it all very over priced. Those fajitas were $30 and $38 each (chicken and steak). The size of the salsa cups were like sampling sizes. I love upscale restaurants and I'm happy to pay when it's worth it. I would come back to Nada for a drink and some sides, but I'm going to the local Mexican joint for dinner. read more

Nada - Spicy mango marg - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I am from Indiana, and this is one of my favorite spots in Cincy! There are good gluten free & vegetarian options. If you are going to see a show at the Arnoff Center, this is the perfect place to make a reservation. It is right next door! The staff was great and the resturant had a great overall ambiance. read more

Nada - Caramelized Cauliflower - Mexican Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I've been to Nada more times than I can count (date nights, girls night, brunch before a play at the Aronoff) and I'll continue to keep going back :) The food and service have always been exceptional, especially their margarita - The Nadarita. Highly recommend! read more