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    Pata Roja Taqueria

    4.4 (76 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Aaron T.

    This place is an absolute gem. The tacos here are some of the best I've had in Cincinnati! They're packed with flavor. I actually told a friend of mine "I haven't had tacos this good since Mexico City." I visited during Taco Week, and they featured the sweet potato, carnitas, and beef mini tacos, so of course I had to try all three. The sweet potato mini taco was good, but it was even better with the spicy salsa. The carnitas was packed with flavor, but the all star was the beef taco. I had to save that one for last because it was so good! Do not pass up the chips and guac! Whatever seasoning they have on their chips goes perfect with the guacamole. It's a must! The staff had and awesome vibe. They were so friendly and welcoming, and I can tell they stand behind their product. They have seating inside and out, but the patio is the best place to enjoy your food on a lovely day. It's dog friendly too! Definitely check this place out! I know I'll be back.

    Chips and guac , chicken taco, brisket taco
    Ashley C.

    This was quite the collab at Joui wine in dayton . The tacos were amazing and the weather didn't disappoint . This was pop up however make sure you visit them On court street in Cincinnati. Orders were efficient & lines moved fast . Drinking wine distracted you from the wait. The crew is always friendly and engaging. Make sure you visit them in restaurant and any pop up where you can catch them ! Consistency is the name of the game ! Hot good with a friendly face.

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    Deonna E.

    Absolutely amazing tacos. They also offer beverages made from scratch. The food was ready in a timely manner, and the staff were really cool. If you're look for good tacos, you won't be disappointed!

    Tacos (Bistec, Campechano, Pollo) with Chips
    Olivia H.

    Long story short: wonderfully flavorful tacos We got lunch at Pata Roja & were blown away by how flavorful the tacos were! We tried three tacos & thoroughly enjoyed them all. They all came on delicate corn tortillas & with onion & cilantro. The bistec was my favorite, which had tender steak & was deeply savory with a hit of acid. The campechano was shockingly flavorful & had almost a barbecue taste, & the pollo was similarly bold & delicious. The chips were thin & crispy &, although seasoned on their own, went wonderfully with the salsas. Everything we ate was delicious & I can't wait to try the other tacos & tortas!

    Seasoned chips & guac
    Anna Y.

    Finally got to try Pata Roja today for lunch and was absolutely blown away- everything tasted so phenom seriously, the flavor of everything is INSANEE and the carnitas melted in my mouth, the Elote is new and an AMAZING menu addition in my opinion, and the churros are an amazingggg sweet treat for when you're done. Cannot wait to come back!!! I love the vibe inside of the place too- the staff is soo friendly and nice!!

    Steak, fish, and sweet potato
    Kyle B.

    A great addition to the downtown dining scene. These tacos are extremely good. The tortilla tastes fresh and not too corny. Had three tacos and loved them all. I'd rank them as 1. Fish 2. Sweet potato 3. Steak. Not much separation between the three. The chips are good and seasoned interestingly. Loved the vibes and music of the place. Lots of cool Cincinnati reds stuff decorating the place. Very clean. I came at lunch time in a Friday and the food didn't take too long. Recommend this place to anyone.

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    S F.

    Proud supporter since day one, and I absolutely love their spot on Court Street Plaza downtown. When there's a line out the door, you know it's that good. I'm also hearing whispers that breakfast might be coming soon -- I hope it's true, because it's calling! Open for breakfast, please. Love you to the moon. Today was a wonderful experience, as always.

    Guacamole that has oxidized.
    Amanda D.

    Nope to the grace. The taco was amazing. The taco was amazing. I would have gotten 3 but I feel like that would have been too much. But skip the guac

    Sheryar K.

    This place was on our hit list for a while! Went here after Asian food fest and it didn't disappoint, they have a salsa/sauce bar and you can dress up your taco with various ingredients if needed (peppers and lime) We opted for the fish tacos and they were super crispy and yummy with the crema sauce. We also got a chicken taco which i'm told was delicious as well!! Highly recommended(:

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    Chanel A.

    The juxtaposed culture here, is it for me! I only order the chicken tacos with hella red & green salsa... My favorite. The owner seems very cool, too! Check out their IG!

    Birria taco, chips, and pico de gallo
    Christy C.

    I was a fan of Pata Roja back when they were a pop up taco truck behind Bar Saeso, so I've been highly anticipating the opening of their brick and mortar location! They delivered the same delicious tacos I remembered and created a fun space of their own. Service is pretty fast and easy, and while there's not a lot of space inside, they have patio seating that will be great for warmer weather. I'll definitely be back many times! I can see this being a new go-to for me.

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    Brieyanna B.

    First time eating here and I will definitely be back. The staff was nice and kind and even asked how I liked the food as I was leaving. The speaker was going and it was just a nice vibe. All tacos come with onions and cilantro but can easily be left off. You Order tacos one by one and their only $4-$5 I tried the campechano, pollo and bistec. The campechano what my favorite but they all had great flavor. I even tried my friends meat from the Birria tacos and I have nothing to complain about After my meal I had to tell the staff that they put their foot in my tacos!

    Sonam P.

    Decided to check out a new place for Taco Week! Have seen this place and have wanted to check it out so this was the perfect time. We got here around 130 pm on Saturday and it was not packed which was nice. We had plenty of seating to choose from and chose to sit outside on the patio as it was a gorgeous fall day. I had no idea there was a taco place on this court street plaza so I definitely recommend checking it out. There's plenty of parking across the street that is metered and on the adjacent streets. Got 1 of each of the taco week specials: Carnitas, beef and sweet potato. They were the perfect size for lunch. I liked the beef one the best. Sweet potatoes was different but I like a lot of spice vs sweetness. This one tasted the best with the red chili de arbol hot sauce. I got a ton of hot sauce on the side, including the chile de arbol and creama Mexicana. The sauces were delicious and I loved having it with the guac too. They should sell bottles of the hot sauce as I would buy it to put on everything! I got a side of guac and chips and the guac was amazing. Very fresh and flavorful without having too much lime. A bit pricey for how much you get at $7 but delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. He told me his recos for the hot sauces and on which taco and said each taco comes with sauces as they are made to be easy to eat in the go with everything in it, which makes sense for a street taco place. I will be back to try more tacos!

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    Tacos are yummy, drinks are delicious, and service is friendly! Several salsas to choose from. Space is small. Would return.

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    Best tacos in Cincinnati bar none!!!! Owner is delightful and the service is awesome.

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    Fantastic food! Authentic flavors. I will definitely visit this restaurant again. Highly recommended.

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