I loved how cozy Taco Tontos was, especially the booth seats, and my chips and queso were perfect. I was unfortunately not impressed by my beans and rice taco, which mostly consisted of a bland lemony rice and beans with some grocery-store shredded cheese and lettuce. read more

Taco Tontos - Beans and Rice Taco - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Friendly and cute small taco and burrito joint. It has a small bar. The workers are friendly. I am excited to try my new different burritos with sweet potatoes and black beans. It is a cozy place. It tastes great!!!!! read more

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One of the biggest burritos I have ever had. We ordered online. Service was quick and friendly. I have never had potatoes in my burrito before, but I absolutely loved it. read more

Taco Tontos - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Yesterday, I asked my grandson, who's visiting with family, to pick a place for us to eat near my home on the west side--and he chose Tacos Tontos -- truly a winner! He had the steak burrito, I had the vegan tempeh burrito, and both were excellent. Tacos Tontos makes some of the best-tasting, most generously filled burritos I've had in over 40 years. Our waiter, Dan, was super-delightful and attentive. I told him the food was clearly made with care, and he shared my compliment with the cook. I'll definitely be bringing more family back soon, which is also what I said to Dan! read more

My gf and I were planning on going to mahalls for a birthday/graduation celebratory bowl and chicken sandwich only to be let down by a "closed for private event" sign. What billionaire is renting mahalls on a Saturday night. We ended up walking around Lakewood only to hear a place bumping music. Turns out it was taco tantos. We walked in and vibes were electric. Pokemon playing on the TV. Staff hustling and trying to make everyone happy. Burrito whiffed in the air. We sat down and ordered a smorgasbord and of course a Pacifico (the only place in Cleveland I've seen appreciate having Pacifico stocked). Being from SoCal I'm a bit of a burrito connoisseur. Cilantro satisfies. Ohio City is pretty good. But TT itches the urge for a burrito. Sauces are scrumptious. Not many places get the correct toastyness of the tortilla blanket. There's earlier reviews that say they're unimpressed with the food, but they ordered a fucking rice and bean taco. Of course ur not gonna be impressed by a rice and bean taco silly goose. Order the steak burrito. Add jalapeños. Drink a Pacifico. Call it a night. Thank you TT. read more

Taco Tonto's Cool place but has a weird vibe. The staff was amiable, but service was prolonged for such a small place. Overall the tacos were good. I'm not sure if I'm cheap, but I'm not a fan of spending $7.50 for one taco. read more

Come here. You won't regret it. I'm from out of town and stopped at Oktobers, saw this recommended in their brochure. I'm so happy I did! The queso was DELICIOUS! Steak taco was so large I couldn't even finish. Steak was juicy and the cheese with it sealed the deal. Ingredients tasted and looked fresh. Portions were great for the price. My meal was under $20 and I am more than satisfied. Would make time to stop here again if I'm ever around. Also happened to be stuck here during a tornado warning August 6, and there was no notion of being kicked out, more so security that we would be led to the basement. Thank you! read more

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It's always fun to try something you haven't eaten in 20+ years to see how it's "aged"... or how my palate has aged?? Taco Tonto's still lives up to its stoney vibes that I experienced while working next door in Kent. There's something to be said about that cheesy-creamy-beany texture wrapped in a baked tortilla. It is really its own deal! Took my Californian partner for his first visit and he is enamored with the burrito and the salsas. The beans could have used some extra time in the soak, but that didn't stop the gluttony. Had a perfectly paired shandy and could've lingered for a Margi or two if we had time. Great vibes and friendly service! read more

This place was a cute LITTLE Mexican restaurant right on Madison Ave! We got sat right away (which was nice) but once we got our waters... it seemed like we were being rushed a bit to order and eat fast! I ordered a steak taco and got a bunch of add ons (as you can see in the picture... and yes it was hard to eat)! The taco itself was VERY delicious, i recommend getting the two layer taco for a different (but fun) twist on a taco!! I also got a side of their smoked chipotle sauce.... also amazing... but only if you can handle the heat! (you have been warned) and to wash my delicious taco down I got a house margarita which was VERY refreshing!! definitely recommend ordering this at least once... but you might want more! My friend picked the strawberry margarita which was also yummy!! After we were finished eating, we were asked to move to the end of the bar to finish our drinks so they could seat someone else to eat... which makes sense and really wasn't a big deal but we were almost done & kinda rushed the whole time..so it would've been nice just to give us 5 extra mins! All in all, it was a a good & delicious time creating our own tacos! I would deff recommend going and giving it a try... maybe when it isn't so busy though!! read more

Taco Tontos - Steak Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Love this place!! How have we missed it??? The homemade hot sauce is chef's kiss perfection!! The strawberry CBD drink was amazing, and I loved the sweet potato burrito read more

Taco Tantos is a GREAT independent with a hard working staff. I came in the evening on Thursday 4-18-24 around 5:00pm. I came for the Cleveland Scene Magazine Taco Week promotion. The chips and queso were homemade. read more

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If this place was offering free food I would pass. Store bought guacamole, flavorless taco, and almost zero meat in my burrito. The margarita was ok, but for almost $10 it sure better be. This place should be ashamed of itself. Find somewhere else for your Mexican needs. Taco Bell would be better than going to this place. So so so bad. I cannot stress this enough. read more

Taco Tontos - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

For ladies night out we wanted tacos so we decided to check them out. The spot is cute and quaint with nice art all around the walls. Our waitress was so nice she answered all our questions and helped us pick the best items on the menu. We all had the fajitarito which was bomb. It was so flavorful and fresh and a great portion size. I also ordered a queso dip and guacamole which was delicious and creamy. I tried the strawberry margarita and it was strong and tasty. I left feeling so satisfied I could have taken a nap. It was definitely good eating. read more

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I had the smashed red skin burrito tonight and was so good. Next time no onions even though I love onions. I felt it didn't go well (for me) in the burrito. Highly recommend. Also, I was a pick up order and the waitress/bartender was very kind and caring even though she was busy. I plan on going back to eat inside since the place looked so cozy. This was my first time going and it was so good and not expensive like the dreaded Chipotle. read more

We are huge fans of Taco Tontos. I can hardly ever get my husband out for what we call 'boutique Mexican'- he cant stand the tiny tacos because he needs like 5 to fill up. So we tried this place and we both found a menu we love! Hubby raves about the cheeseburger burrito- this enough to sustain his appetite! Very flavorful and generous portion. I was not paying attention and thought these would be small tacos, so I way over-ordered. Whoops But everything I tried was fabulous. On a second trip, I devoured a fish taco that satisfied my craving. Queso, guacamole, salsas--- all amazing. We totally love this place! read more

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I've been a fan of Taco Tontos for years. Just recently went for the first time in forever. Some things remained the same and some things changed. I'm happy that their great quality food and menu has remained the same. I saw old favorites and some new items that interested me. I had my teenaged daughter with me, who opted for the El Biggo Nachos. She gets nachos everywhere, but these impressed her. I sampled and trust me I will be getting them next time. She chose her toppings so they were just right. I got my usual steak burrito with all my favorite players including sweet potato. Just as I remembered. Perfect. Unfortunately, what did not remain the same as I remembered is the service. Nothing was wrong with our order. The staff just wasn't very friendly. I felt like I was interrupting something. We stood at the counter while the kitchen staff peered at us for a few minutes. No hello or welcome, just stares. Someone else came along and helped us, but the energy was the same. Very off putting. I'm really hoping it was just an off day. However, it is why I cannot give them more stars. We took our food to go. read more

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Ordered take out. Pros: huge portion size Cons: everything else. Not good. Bland. Everything kind of tastes the same with a weird aftertaste. Won't go back. Try Cilantro Taqueira. Much better food - and priced better. read more

Very small place but nicely appointed. I didn't realize you had to add things to your burritos. Keep it in mind. If it's your first time, ask the server how to properly order. read more

Taco Tontos - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I was very impressed with the food here! The food and drinks are excellent! This has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican places in the area. It is very obvious that the food and drinks are prepared from scratch and fresh daily. I decided to go with the cheese-burgerito which is pretty much a burger and cheeseburger in one. I love Mexican food and typically go with just a chicken burrito but I decided to go with something different and fell in love. The quesadillas are also large and can be split between two people. The prices are great and the atmosphere is very welcoming! The best part is that you can add any toppings you want to your meal (for an extra charge). The margaritas are also really good. read more

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Simple yummy burritos. Strong margaritas. Friendly service. We saw reviews that service wasn't friendly? They aren't chik-fil-a friendly. It's more like a cool chill friendly and funny. We had a good time. read more

A half a star wouldn't be appropriate for this spot or their service.I have been hearing about this spot and their tacos from my friend.He had stopped in previously while on his lunch with a coworker.We decided to meet last Tuesday.I arrived before him,after driving around trying to find a parking spot,so I wouldn't have to take a shuttle bus just to get to the spot.I walked in and there were two women at the bar,the tables were empty,I was not greeted or if I was it was spoken so low I couldn't hear it.I had to ask,"do I just seat myself " the female employee,I won't call her a server (that would be giving her way to much credit) she said something inaudible about happy hour,but since she didn't make an attempt to give me a menu or seat me,I sat myself by the window,now I'm not feeling the vibes in this place nor the energy from the female employee..I sat at that table and watched her talk to the only two patrons at the bar,go in the back and come back to still continue to talk to the two at the bar.I said"excuse me,do I have to come to the bar to order"? Hell I didn't know,my first time here,and definitely my last.She begrudgingly came over,with no menu no chips and salsa like every Mexican spot I have ever been to does.She said "do you know what you want"? " It took everything beneath my soul to reply "Yeah to get the fuck outta here" She brought a menu and I asked for a frozen strawberry margarita,she said,"we don't have a blender" Damn!! I ordered one on ice and and some queso. BIG MISTAKE!!!!' On both of them.The queso looked so unappetizing and the margarita was weak and horrible!!! So I attempted to dip a chip into the queso which was almost impossible because it was so dry,thick and absolutely disgusting!!!,as though they had the pot sitting by the sink to scrape in the garbage.My dude came in and he could see the disgusting look on my face.She finally came back and he ordered what he ordered the time before,the double taco or something like that for here because he's been bragging on this to me,and then he ordered a steak and chicken burrito to go.I asked the employee,"is this the way this queso supposed to look"? I don't remember what she said other than she'll take it off the bill.She asked me"what am I having" I replied NOTHING!!! Finally he got his taco he enjoyed it.That's good.We didn't have to ask for the check,she brought that over expeditiously,probably thinking these two African Americans will do a dine & dash.I didn't see the check to see if she took that shit they called queso off the bill.Never ever in my life!!!! I will stick to my usual Don Ramon's because they have a blender and the best queso I have ever tasted along with complimentary & unlimited chips and salsa,,and friendly servers who make you feel welcomed. read more

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A nice little restaurant in Lakewood. 10x better then Chipotle. The food was delicious. read more

Taco Tontos - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

We've eaten at Taco Tontos on and off over the past few years and tonight am glad we stuck around. Their taco's and burritos when done right are really good and unique in the many customization options available and the daily specials. Our first visit years ago was on a Saturday night for their pulled pork special which you can get as a taco or a burrito. Their tacos are twice the size as other Mexican restaurants and the crunchy tacos are very good--not greasy. That first visit though they were slammed and the pork was sadly dry and overcooked. It comes with cheese and slaw. On later visits though the special was good! We love their cheeseburgerito-- minus the pickles with extra chipotle mayo on the side. Our last visit though the burritos were burned on the outside. But they made up for that tonight. Beef, smashed redskin potatoes, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes onions ketchup mustard and chipotle mayo wrapped and baked is so good when done right! You can add smashed potatoes to any burrito or taco instead of rice. Great change of pace. A large queso for $6.50 where's the rest? Wouldn't order again. Full menu and online ordering via their website. They post the daily specials for the Lakewood location on their Facebook page. read more

Taco Tontos - Large queso for $6.50 not worth the price. - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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The best burritos in Lakewood hands down. Very inexpensive & everyone working there seems to love it.

Ordered the beef tacos. Weren't warm when they were served. Looking at the burritos, I should have ordered a burrito. read more

Taco Tontos - Old fashioned root beer... - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

House margaritas! It's no wonder they don't offer them in a pitcher, it would be dangerous! Mmmm by far the best damn margarita I've had anywhere, ever! My favorite go-to food order is a taco salad with beef as my protein and kale as my greens! Any dish can easily be customized with a wide selection of toppings. Many options for vegans and vegetarians! The vibe is super chill, my experience with servers and bartenders have always been friendly and helpful, the owners are super nice, down to earth people. I love coming here! This is my favorite Tex mex joint, the food is fresh and never greasy. There are so many healthy options. One suggestion, my friend and I came and she brought her daughter along. Her daughter has a dairy sensitivity, and there currently weren't any dairy free cheese alternatives on the menu. I understand it's hard to make everyone happy however, but it would make lots of vegan diners pretty excited to see that addition on the menu! They used to have special Tequila dinners that were several courses, each course paired with a Tequila. It was a great way to learn about silver, Reposado, Anejo, and enjoy their different flavor profiles, with a gourmet meal. The presenters have been knowledgeable, and made learning about Tequila super fun! Please bring the Tequila Dinners back!! And invite me! read more

Eating here again tonight, it's likely my 20th time. This place is fantastic. First of all, best bang for your buck around. Serving sizes are huge and the food prices are more than reasonable. Second, their margaritas are so good. All of them. The pineapple habanero, the blackberry, house...all of them are excellent. Service is always solid, whether it's take out or dine-in. Great vibe in the restaurant. Overall one of the best taco places in the Cleveland area. read more

Taco Tontos - Huge nacho platter - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

The waitress was great, super nice. The food was the worst Mexican food I've ever had and some of the most expensive. We had two lemonades, two waters and four entrées and it came to $53. Most of it was inedible. What a waste of time and money. Steer clear of this place. Also, saw some things going on that seemed very unsanitary. read more

The staff was very nice and friendly and attentive, but unfortunately the food here is basic and forgettable. The tacos are a good size, but they taste like the kind you'd get at "Taco Tuesday" at any other run of the mill dive bar in town...meat, white rice, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, white cheese.... If you want to add anything else it's an additional charge. If you are looking for something interesting and creative, or looking for authentic Mexican food, this ain't it. Pass. read more

Cute eclectic little taco shop in Lakewood. I was here years ago but didn't really have a strong remembrance of the place so decided to try it again last weekend. Much larger than I recalled with lots of ample choices and selections for everyone in your group. Well they boast that their taco size equals 2 to 3 of most places I wouldn't say it would equal 3. We started with a chips and dip sampler. I judge just about every Mexican restaurant in chips and salsa and for me they fell flat. The chips were very dense and the tomato salsa lacked flavor. We did enjoy the vegan guacamole and queso. My tacos were good albeit nothing extraordinary. My husband enjoyed his tostado. Don't get me wrong. We would definitely go back, just not my preferred first choice for Mexican but prices are fair and service was good. read more

Taco Tontos - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Unfortunately, I would not recommend online ordering through them. I did it often during the quarantine times and had no issues, however that has changed. With the Uber orders, dining customers and their own online ordering system, the online orders from their website are not prioritized. I was told a 6:45p pick up and showed up on time. What I ordered had not been started yet. I asked for a refund, still awaiting that. I would recommend eating in or ordering through the uber service, since those seem to be their priority at this time. read more

One of my favorite taco places. I have gone by the one in Kent for years and never thought to stop in. Then my boyfriend took me to the one in Lakewood, and my life has been changed. It is way too much food, but that's always a good problem to have. I also highly recommend the queso ... you can't go wrong with it. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. PLUS, they just added on to the back of the Lakewood one. I used to always be worried the wait would be too long or it would be too crowded at get a good seat. But with the recent addition, I am never worried about the wait anymore. It's so great! read more

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I ate the cheeseburger burrito $7.50 here a week ago and I have thought about it every day since. Maybe I was tired, maybe I was just really hungry, I don't know, but this burrito tasted super good. At first thought you think a cheeseburger burrito is bizarre, like who the eff wanna eat pickles in their burrito? Listen man, do it. There will be no regrets. I stopped in late one Friday night, a group of five, and luckily some patrons were leaving so we only had a couple minute wait while the table was cleaned and set up. The front part of this restaurant houses a small bar and some seating but there is a room in the back as well. I enjoyed the lively color on the walls. We split the dip sampler $9.50 which was vegan guac, corn/pin apple salsa, and queso. It was devoured quickly. I ordered the special drink some kind of apple pie mixed drink $8. It was not good. I ate the whip cream off the top and the glass was still full when we left. My friend ordered the mango habanero drink (I think) and it was pretty tasty, sweet with a kick. Disappointment was reversed when we ordered our burritos though, my burrito was accidentally labeled wrong and given to another. My friend was like "I think I just ate a pickle, this tastes like mustard...". She was a bit sad to discover that the wonderful tastes happening in her mouth did not come from her burrito, but mine that she had to give back. I can definitely see myself coming back for a chill easy-going night with a tasty boozy drink and a tasty burrito. (Our server was pleasant as well.) read more

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The service is wonderful. Everyone is very friendly and the food is top notch. Best tacos in Cleveland.

The margaritas and burritos are so good. I love sitting at the bar and chatting with the friendly staff!

Food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Their craft Maragaritas are the best I've ever had. Love the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff. read more

Fantastic service, great atmosphere, and great food with AMAZING margaritas! I stopped in for food, stayed for a drink, and left a loyal customer for life! read more

Wish i could gove 5 stars. Please fix your website. Wont allow any orders to process and when i tried to call and place an order i got the busy signal every attempt. Ive only been able to dine in, that experience was good! Dont plan on them for take out or catering read more

I haven't been to this taco to this location before, but will be back! I liked that you could sit down and enjoy. Ordered chips and salsa, they might be my new favorites!Tasty and fresh. The burritos here are hefty and filling, I like that they are customizable. read more

Any place that grills / bakes the burrito after making it, giving the tortilla a bit of a crunch is good in my book.