Delicious food, beautiful ambiance, the owner Rosy is so sweet and kind and cares for her customers...we really love this place!

Walking in, the space welcomes you with beautiful neutral colors and amazing wood flooring. The upholstered couches flanking the walls are not only gorgeous and unique, but super comfy. My favorite taco (I had 3) was the Barbacoa. And I loved the Si Se Puede lager! Overall, this was a fun and unique dining experience and we'll be back! read more

Had a great experience here last night! I learned about The Battleground through their Drink Your Values social justice beer project and drove 45 mins from University Heights just to check them out. So happy I made the trip and will definitely be back!! I tried the Si Se Puede Lager and Cherry Street Cream Ale -- both were smooth and easy to drink. We had chips & salsa (roja and verde) as an appetizer, and I had the baja fish taco and pollo tinga taco for my entree. The salsas were fresh, not too spicy, and the tacos had excellent flavor combinations. Thank you Rosi and team - looking forward to my next visit already! read more

This place is the best Mexican restaurant in Kent hands down. Went here a while back and had their Empanadas de Pescado is amazing! Especially with that peanut-chile sauce. The Pollito Al Tamarindo is a good dish too very filling. As for the tacos, I have only tried Al Pastor, Baja Fish, and Shrimp taco so far and they are great especially the Shrimp taco. Oh and the churros are fresh and great quality. I highly recommend this place if your thinking about trying it out. read more

Once we heard about The Battleground and from other reviews, couldn't wait to go there. When's the last time you had authentic Mexican food. We couldn't have been more pleased to get to this off the beaten path location which we immediately said wow, look at how nice the patio's are and then inside was equally impressed with the bar and dining room. Great art work on the walls. Rosi and Kirk are awesome and the hospitality can't be beat. Are server Sean was awesome. The food was all that we heard, incredible. From the chips and Guaq to the rest of what our group order including the Carnitas, Carne Asada and tacos both steak and pork all served with homemade corn tortillas and don't forget to order Esquites (Mexican street corn) outstanding food. The variation of margaritas and the Election Day IPA, fantastic. Cant wait to return. read more

Everything about this new place in Kent is excellent! The decor is warm and atmosphere is friendly, with very helpful servers. The specialty is small "street taco" style tacos, with about eight options available. I had three types (asada steak, baja fish, and portobello), which were all delicious. Also wonderful guacamole and pizole. This authentic Mexican food is not the same as at your typical Mexican restaurant in the area - its better, and our friends from San Diego approved. They also have a great craft beer menu! And this is tied into the Social Justice theme of the restaurant as well, as a portion of proceeds on some of the beers are donated to social justice initiatives. read more

Modern somewhat classy Mexican restaurant. I have no complaints and the food is fairly typical of a modern up scale Mexican restaurant.

So delicious and the service was great! The owner was so lovely. She took time to come to our table and explain the menu and the ingredients. read more

Service was perfect and the food was creative and enjoyed by all. No to go boxes needed. Beers and drinks were also enjoying till they bottomed out. Coming back and recommending you to everyone. read more

Fabulous food for a great price! The tacos are sold individually so you can try different kinds. The salsa was unique and delicious. And I highly recommend a tequila flight. It comes with Smokey crickets and salt. The service was wonderful and atmosphere fun. We will absolutely return. read more

The Battleground - Chicken, shrimp and fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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If you love or have never had authentic Mexican food, you must try this place. Everything is made from scratch, they have a Chef (not a cook from the local egg and burger place), fresh ingredients, and a great atmosphere. We have been multiple times, trying something different each time we go. Never disappointed. We take out of towners to the Battleground because we know they will love everything about it as we do. I personally love the fish and coconut shrimp tacos and my absolute favorite is the Crema Poblana soup! Just try it- trust me, you will not be disappointed! The hibiscus margaritas are so refreshing, the churros are like non-other with the warm chocolate dip. Top it all off with a Mexican coffee and you will be back to try more of their menu! They also serve brunch. What a way to kick off a weekend day. I learned to enjoy Mezcal and make tamales! They also have classes on everything from tequila tasting to salsa dancing to making tamales. One last hint- you can buy the ingredients to make Mexican coffee at home, right from the Battleground! They have it all packaged up neatly with detailed directions, It's a favorite in our home. They also have a very extensive and eclectic beer menu. The staff and owners are all very friendly and kind. The artwork and decor are beautiful- the ambiance is always nice, you feel like you are on vacation when you are there. I love the Battleground and I wish them many years of success! read more

Excellent food and excellent choices and authentic food! Our order was messed up a little but it was well worth the trip and will definitely be back. Management took care of our mess ups. I would recommend this place to anyone. Some of the best authentic Mexican food in NEO Ohio. read more

The Battleground - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Amazing food. An amazing space. I am from Florida but I visit every time I'm in close by. The service was wonderful and the fish and shrimp tacos were unbelievable!!!! read more

There is absolutely no better place to be than the Battleground- the owners and staff are delightful the food is delicious. The space is welcoming and just lovely ! read more

The Battleground has some of the best Mexican food in the region, a fabulous patio and amazing cocktails. Everyone in our group loved their dinner and the desserts were also delicious. If you're a beer drinker, you can get a range of craft beers that support great causes in Ohio. It's worth going a little out of the way to enjoy this special spot! read more

Tremendous authentic Mexican food, outstanding service, Rosie is amazing, my friends that were visiting from Los Angeles were thoroughly impressed!!! My wife and I just love this place. Keep up the great work!! read more

Amazing food, Baja fish tacos were absolutely delicious. Poblano pepper filled with butternut squash was also outstanding. Service was attentive and outdoor patio a real treat. read more

Right off the bat when you walk in theres very much of a fun, welcoming vibe. The restaurant has very open seating to where everything is in one room so it can get a little loud. The Menu is small, kinda hard to read and, mostly focuses on drinks. The food however is amazing, very authentic and, delicious. I feel the prices equally out with the quality of the food your getting but not the quantity. It's more of a quality over quantity thing which is totally respectable and appreciated. The staff was very kind and our server Erika was very funny and playful. We got to meet the owner who was very nice and involved with the customers. Overall this is highly recommended on my list and I will definitely be going back for more goodies. read more

My dad and I went for a quick lunch during work and we were very impressed! The queso was amazing and so were the 3 different tacos we tried (Steak, Chicken & Pork). Great service and great food & drinks. Definitely will be back! read more

Outside dining was nice. Food was expensive and I left hungry...the ingredients for Mexican food aren't the most expensive or unique and are pretty easy to prepare so it should be inexpensive and plentiful... not the case here...in Kent go to TT instead! read more

After waiting and watching their social media posts and getting really excited about The Battleground, I've now been twice in the last couple of weeks. It is everything I had hoped it would be--cozy, comfortable, great GREAT food and fun drinks. So much attention has gone into every detail and it shows. Great for plant based and meat eaters! We're somewhat new to Kent and now we have a special go-to place. Especially appreciate the social justice mindset. Keep up the great work and see you again soon! read more

Love this restaurant! Great food and the best margaritas ever! Not typical Mexican food....so much better.

Battleground has adapted well to serving their customers in this new environment, without losing any of the great service or fantastic food that they're known for. Enjoyed eating out on the back lawn; excellent tacos and tamales, great margaritas, and friendly server. We'll be back. read more

The Battleground - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Ohio

One of the best kept secrets in Kent! The food is always amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The patios are beautiful and it feels like you're hidden away from the crowds of downtown Kent. read more

Great ambiance. We sat outside and it was very relaxing. The carne asada was excellent. Loved the homemade corn tortillas. Wonderfully fresh homemade margaritas. Service was good but felt rushed to leave. read more

Excellent patio, staff and atmosphere for a Saturday afternoon. Food was great and Mexican coffee was superb!

Dinner was absolutely delicious! Worth the 45 minutes it takes for me to travel there. Cool outdoor patio and great service! This became one of my favorite restaurants! read more

Ambiance food and everything was impeccable! Quesabirra is a must ! You have to love spicy food if you want authentic Latin cuisine.

so disappointed - got there right at opening and told we couldn't get a table cause they were booked and we couldn't get in until 8pm?! Literally zero people there and took 15 minutes for another car to enter the parking lot. Go to website and I could make a reservation 30 minutes from now. Why would I ever want to eat here now read more

First time here. The outdoor seating area here is wonderful, especially during COVID. Lots of room, great distancing, and nicely put together. The food was a mixed bag. They were out of two of the tacos on the menu, so we couldn't try them. Asked for very little cilantro on mine, and ended up scraping off around a tablespoon of cilantro. Otherwise the tacos were good. Dessert was...less impressive. Ordered a chocolate tamale, and they just plain forgot the raspberry sauce and ice cream. Then my wife discovered raspberry sauce on her overly-eggy flan. I'm open to giving Battleground another shot, but screwing up 100% of the desserts and being out of two items wasn't the best first experience. read more

Authentic Mexican Food! Service isn't always the fastest so bring your patience with you. It's well worth the wait! Drinks are pretty wonderful too. read more

First time visitor and everything was excellent. Nice patio area and great service from Erika. Have been coming to Kent for years and didn't know this place existed but will be back. My wife said the margarita and guacamole was the best she had had. Salad and tacos were first rate and really good draft beers. read more

Outstanding authentic Mexican! Service was exceptional and the outdoor dining area is wonderful. If your a foodie looking for a unique restaurant, this is a place to visit. read more

Very authentic food and great outdoor atmosphere. My favorites are their Al Pastor taco and the shrimp tacos. I have ordered takeout from here a few times and the food never fails to impress. Our most recent in-person dining visit was not one to remember, and will be tough to justify another in-person dining visit based on tonight's service. To begin we ordered our appetizer, and a server brought an appetizer to our table and said it was for us, it didn't look like what we ordered but since it came out at an appropriate time after ordering and it looked kind of like what we ordered I figured it was right. Half way through our real appetizer comes out and they realize they had made a mistake. Unfortunately it seems that when they make a mistake, the customer pays. I understand it is tough for businesses right now, but serving customers extra things they didn't order and charging them for them is not appropriate. At this point the appetizer was somewhat spicy and I was really looking forward to the beer and cocktail I ordered to wash it down with, however those didn't come out until our main course. To make this worse, our server never brought out any water, or offered any until I had to ask for some half way through my main course. It is safe to say that I will still support this business because their food is amazing and their values are in the right place, but it will be a very hard sell for me to be willing to dine-in again due to the poor service. read more

Hands down the best restaurant in Kent. I love the environment- it's a little more secluded, nice and quiet, and the patio's great for a relaxing afternoon. I'm still working my way through the menu but there are a ton of interesting, appealing options. Everything I've had has been amazing and you're just not gonna find those kinds of flavors anywhere else around here. Also they're very upfront about having cool social values and legitimate community presence, so I feel good about supporting such a business (as opposed to phony colonizer BS serving what is essentially dressed-up Taco Bell-grade garbage such as Barrio.) I recommend the Baja Fish and Cochinita. I can easily see myself eating there every week and never getting tired of it. Intrigued by the cocktail selection but haven't tried them yet though I definitely intend to. Very much looking forward to trying the Chocolate Tamal next time as well! I see they're doing live music Friday nights now so I'd love to check that out in the future also. read more

HORRIBLE. The owner is extremely rude and seriously needs a reality check. Owning a small business in this town doesn't leave room for poor customer service. I have been in 3 times to really see if it's worth my while. ITS NOT! Small portions, over priced for mediocre food that lacks any flavor, while presentation is pretty it does nothing other than please the eye for a moment. Not to mention the amount of times I have heard people (myself included) be told they can't get a table because everything is booked. Even at 6:30/7pm when there isn't a soul in the restaurant. This is the most poorly run restaurant I have ever been to, unprofessional, unhygienic, and over priced I wouldn't tell my worst enemy to visit this establishment. The hygiene issues I noticed had me leaving the restaurant without even finishing my meal, and when I asked about what I saw I was rudely told not to ask questions. While walking to the men's restroom (which is right next to the kitchen) I noticed that none of the kitchen staff is wearing gloves and they are frequently seen bringing prepared food up from a basement that definitely needs to be inspected by the health department. I will be calling first thing Wednesday morning and asking for a member of the health department to look into this establishment as soon as they open read more

My family and I go to the Battleground often and the food is always great and the service is outstanding. This is a worthwhile place to spend your time and money. We The Battleground! Thank you for bringing such a wonderful restaurant and gathering place to Kent! read more

Second time here - the food and wait staff are fantastic! They also just added a sour beer to their menu that is absolutely delicious if you're a fan of sours! Overall, a great place. read more

Delicious food, excellent service and atmosphere. The owners are genuine and work hard to ensure everyone has a good experience.

The Battleground is absolutely the BEST Mexican in Kent. Tonight my family and I ventured out to The Battleground for the first time. We have a seven yr old that can be a tad bit picky. The chef was so kind as to prepare a taco that was not on the menu. My 7 yr old felt so grown up and important. That small gesture made family dinner night very special. The service was attentive and prompt and the food was authentic and savory. 5 out of 5 STARS!!!! read more