Flavorful beef or chicken, spicy salsa, a crunchy shell, and fresh vegetable toppings all describe just one of the many amazing types of tacos you will find in the Cleveland area. Whether you’re looking for a traditional taco with beef, onions, and cilantro, or would like to try something new like a whitefish taco with chipotle mayo, you will not be disappointed when you choose any of the local taco joints listed below.
Ohio City Burrito
With three locations in Cleveland, Ohio City Burrito may have the large rolled-up Mexican favorite in their name, but they also serve up some of the most delicious tacos around. When you place your order for your favorite taco, you can watch it being made right in front of you. Plus, you can choose from some of the freshest and most flavorful toppings like shredded cheese, crispy lettuce, spicy salsa, and chopped cilantro.
All the food at Ohio City Burrito is made from scratch each day. This includes their salsas, of which there are seven varieties to choose from. Their guacamole is made from hand-mashed avocados and all of their meats are also roasted in-house. The Chicken Tinga is shredded all-white chicken breast smothered in a tomato-chipotle sauce. The Barbacoa consists of spicy shredded beef that is roasted, pulled, and then covered in their homemade chipotle-adobo sauce. You may also want to try the Carnitas, which is their signature oven-roasted pulled pork shoulder.
Blue Habanero
From the moment you walk into Blue Habanero, you’ll be greeted with Day of the Dead decorations and a friendly staff waiting to serve you. This fairly recent addition to Gordon Square specializes in street-style tacos with your choice of toppings including cilantro, onion, avocado, shrimp, and chicken chipotle. You can also choose from BBQ pork tacos, salmon tacos, chorizo tacos, veggie tacos, and a family taco tray that can feed your entire crew.
Along with their fabulous tacos, they also serve burritos, chimichangas, nachos, quesadillas, and several seasonal selections like lobster enchiladas and jicama tuna tacos. Don’t forget to order drinks while enjoying your dinner. Blue Habanero carries a large selection of on-tap Mexican beer and a collection of some of the finest tequilas. All of their margaritas are hand-crafted and made from scratch, using first-class ingredients.
Barrio
Voted one of the top 10 taco stands in the United States, Barrio offers build-your-own tacos with over 30 fresh and local ingredients. You can literally try something new each time you visit Barrio with their wide selection of tasty toppings. Begin with proteins like pulled pork, spice-rubbed chicken, BBQ tofu, or black beans, and then create your own taco feast with ingredients such as caramelized onions and poblanos, salsa Roja, napa slaw, cilantro pesto, and many more.
Tacologist
You can find Tacologist in Cleveland’s famed art district, University Circle. This Mexican restaurant was built out of a former bowling alley, giving it a unique and artistic vibe. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner, so you can enjoy tacos any time of the day.
A few of their taco specialties include their Mexican City Street Tacos and Garlic Shrimp Tacos. Served with steak, chorizo, pineapple, cilantro, and onion on corn tortillas, their Mexican City Street tacos have become a favorite of the locals. The Garlic Shrimp Tacos are served in lettuce wraps with sauteed shrimp, fresh garlic, tomato, red cabbage, Pico, and chipotle ranch. Tacologist also has several other Mexican dishes on their menu such as quesadillas, flautas, burrito bowls, fajitas, and appetizers like Flaming Queso or OMG Queso Nachos.
Mamacita’s
Mamacita’s serves up traditional, authentic, and bold recipes that are made fresh each day in their Parma location, about 10 miles from Cleveland. They are proud to offer a welcoming place for families and friends who can experience their tasty Mexican cuisine. Their taco selections include Cali Street Tacos with your choice of shredded chicken, beef, or pork, topped with cilantro and onions, as well as Baja Fish Tacos served with beer-battered Mahi Mahi, shredded cabbage, and cilantro crema on either corn or flour tortillas.
Camino
Camino is a full-service taco and tequila bar in downtown Cleveland. They have more than a dozen taco options on their menu that range from traditional taco choices to ingredients you won’t see in a typical Mexican restaurant. Vegetable-lovers will also be glad to know they have several vegetarian options that will more than please their palate.
One of the unique creations at Camino includes the PB n Steak with marinated steak, green apple, lettuce, and peanut buttercream topped with sriracha. Is everything better with bacon? If so, try the Loaded BLT with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Mexican cream, cheese, and queso dip. For a meat-free treat, try the Spinach and Ricotta taco with spinach, ricotta cheese, green chilies, and onion, with a side of salsa verde.
Bakersfield Tacos
Tacos, tequila, and whiskey are what Bakersfield Tacos is all about. They serve up authentic, Mexican street fare with over 100 tequilas and American whiskeys, as well as a large selection of flavorful tacos. Their menu offers tacos of all kinds, such as crispy Mahi tacos with Tabasco lime sauce, citrus slaw, and cilantro. If you prefer beef tacos, you may want to try the Short Rib taco which has braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, white onion, radish, and cilantro.
Other ingredients include portabello mushrooms, poblano peppers, beer-braised pork, tomatillo-braised chicken, potatoes, and chorizo. You can add crema, guacamole, house pickled jalapenos, and habanero hot salsa to any of your favorite taco dishes.
Cozumel
Known for having the best street tacos, you will not be disappointed when you visit Cozumel. Along with their spicy salsa and house-made margaritas, Cozumel has a wide variety of tacos and taco specialties you are bound to enjoy. The Mexican Tacos include steak and chorizo with cilantro, onions, and tomatoes, served with rice and beans. Looking for a plant-based option? Try their Veggie Tacos complete with grilled vegetables, fresh avocado, and queso fresco, all served on corn tortillas.
The team at Nissan of Streetsboro is more than happy to deliver this taco guide to our readers and customers. Now that you have a mouth-watering list of some of the best taco places in Cleveland, are there any that you plan on visiting first? If you have a favorite taco joint that we didn’t mention, be sure to contact us to let us know. We’re always looking for more local restaurants and favorite venues to visit in C-Town.
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