Cincinnati Taco Week brings you $2.50 tacos from some of Cincinnati's most popular taco joints. Each participating restaurant will be offering their own unique tacos. Let the Taco Week app take you on a Cincinnati exploration; map out your week, try new restaurants, challenge your taste buds, and share your experiences on social media with fellow taco lovers.
Cincinnati Taco Week is seven days of paying homage to all things taco, a culinary favorite we all know and love. Each participating restaurant will serve up their own spin on the taco—from classic choices to secret menu specialties and more.
Let the Taco Week app take you on a Cincinnati exploration; map out your week, try new restaurants, challenge your taste buds, and share your experiences on social media with fellow Cincinnati taco lovers.
1. Get the Taco Week app
2. Choose a participating restaurant to dine in during Taco Week
3. While you’re at the restaurant, use the app to check in. You’ll earn points toward being the Biggest Taco Lover in Cincinnati!
Check in to FIVE restaurants during the week to be entered into a drawing to win the Cincinnati Taco Week grand prize: $300 in gift cards.
The person with the most points accrued at the end of the week will be declared the Biggest Taco Lover in Cincinnati and will also win $300 in gift cards!
Cincinnati Taco Week creates such strong, lusty, even insane feelings that we decided it needed its own little manifesto. Please read on...
We expect that these restaurants will be extremely busy. So, if a place runs out toward the end of a shift, handle it like an adult: Go back the next day, earlier, order your tacos, and thank them for working so hard. Please be nice to our restaurants.
People have been talking about Cincinnati Taco Week for weeks. Don’t be surprised if restaurants have waits. In fact, be surprised if they don’t.
Special prices (ahem, $2.50 tacos) bring out the frugal in all of us, but, really, you’re getting a $5+ taco (many restaurants go way overboard with ingredients, trying to outdo each other), so please tip generously. A kind word will also be welcome—these people are our friends and neighbors.
The purchase of sides and extras is not a requirement (minimum of three tacos per order required). But we think it says a lot to those working hard to bring you an extraordinary experience. Grab some guacamole, queso, chips & salsa, and a cocktail, and say thanks!
Snap a photo of those delicious tacos and share your experiences with us! Don’t forget to tag @cincytacoweek and use #CincyTacoWeek. Also, restaurants will be encouraged to post their waits and remaining burgers for the day, so follow your favorites.
These tacos are amazing deals. Many restaurants make their offerings dine-in only unless otherwise noted. (And carry-out may be subject to a surcharge depending on the restaurant’s policy.) Please check with the individual restaurant if you plan on carrying out.
Hours:
Aces Bar Monday: 4-10 PM Tues-Sun: 10AM-10PM
Aces Grill + Dining Room Tues, Wed & Thur: 11 AM – 9 PM Fri: 11 AM – 10 PM Sat: 10 AM - 10 PM Sun: 10 AM - 9 PM
Phone: (513) 778-8555
Website: https://acespickleballbarandgrill.com
Marinated grilled chicken street taco on corn tortilla with a fresh spicy pineapple salsa, red onion, cilantro and radish
Hours:
SUN-THUR 11am-11pm
FRI-SAT 11am-12am
Phone: (513) 779-8226
Website: https://agaveandrye.com
Herb Chicken, A&R BBQ, Serrano Aioli, Corn Salad, Tobacco Onions.
Mexican Rice, Serrano Aioli, Queso Rajas Mix
Carne Asada, Grilled Peppers & Onions, Queso, Shaved Green Onions.
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 11am to 10pm
Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm
Phone: (513) 772-1800
Website: https://azulcincinnati.com/
Corn tortilla, steak, onions, cilantro.
Hard shell grilled fish taco, lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce.
Soft flour tortilla grilled chicken taco, grilled onions & jalapeños, sour cream.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 11AM-11PM
Fri–Sat 11AM-12AM
Sun 11AM-10PM
Phone: (513) 579-0446
Website: https://www.bakersfieldtacos.com
beer braised pork, crema, pickled onion, cilantro
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 11a-9p
Friday, Saturday: 11a-10p
Phone: (513) 321-0749
Website: https://banditocinci.com
Ground beef chili with pinto beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, flour tortilla (corn tortilla available)
Shredded chicken tinga, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, flour tortilla (corn tortilla available)
Pulled pork carnitas, bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy onion straw, sour cream
Hours:
Tuesday-Thusday: 5 PM-1 AM
Friday-Saturday: 5 PM-3 AM
Phone: (513) 421-0093
Website: https://bar1207.com
Bean and cheese on a flour tortilla
Beef and Cheese on a flour tortilla
SWEET AND SPICY BRAISED CHICKEN, SMOKY SALSA, ONIONS, COTIJA, ON A FLOUR TORTILLA
$6 Pint of Corono Extra with Taco Week purchase
$8 Margartias made with Don Julio Tequila with Taco Week purchase
Hours:
Sunday- Thursday 11 am - 12 am
Friday - Saturday 11 am - 12 am
Phone: (859) 442-3400
Website: https://www.barleycorns.com/
Flour tortilla with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Flour tortilla with shredded chicken, homemade BBQ sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Flour tortilla with blackened fish, pineapple corn salsa, tequila lime vinaigrette slaw, and Sriracha lime mayo.
Hours:
Mon
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri, Sat
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sun, Tue, Wed, Thur
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Phone: (859) 869-9886
Website: https://blindsquirrelrestaurant.com/
Warm flour tortilla, grilled chicken, crisp slice of apple wood smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, grated cheddar drizzled ranch
Flour tortilla, seasoned ground beef, pico, shredded cheddar, slices of jalapeno
Your favorite Mexican street food, transformed into a taco topping. A grilled corn tortilla, chipotle grilled chicken, fire roasted corn, cilantro, topped with Cotija cheese, smoked paprika, and jalapeno.
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday 10AM-8:30PM
Phone: (513) 984-6107
Website: https://www.blueashchili.com
Marinated shredded beef, red onion, cilantro, 3 cheese blend served in a grilled flour tortilla with a side of Birria sauce for dipping
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 3-10
Fri & Sat: 11-12
Sun: 11-9
Phone: (859) 331-0296
Website: https://www.tacofuerte.com
Apple Cinnamon Crunch — the best dessert taco
El Jefe — your choice of pork or beef
sweet, savory, and bold
Hours:
11:00am to 9:00pm Every day
Phone: (513) 827-9051
Website: http://www.Cabotacocincy.com
Taco served on a puffy flour tortilla and topped with shredded lettuce, red salsa, shredded cheese and sour cream.
Taco served on a small flour tortilla, topped with diced onions and cilantro and served with green salsa and lime on the side.
Taco served on one flour tortilla topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and queso dip.
Premium tequila, triple sec and our famous sweet and sour and a splash of cranberry juice hand shaken to perfection and served with a float of Grand Marnier. The best!
Don Julio Silver – $12
Don Julio Reposado – $13
Don Julio Anejo – $14
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11am–10pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm)
Friday – Saturday: 11am–Midnight (kitchen closes at 11:30pm)
Phone: (513) 697-3434
Website: https://www.cartridgebrewing.com/
3 Pork Tacos for $7.50 Your choice of corn or flour tortillas loaded with house-smoked pulled pork, topped with corn salsa, shredded cabbage and green-chili aioli. Extra tacos for $2.50 each, dine-in only.
Hours:
Mon - Thu. 4:30 - 8
Fri/Sat 4:30 - 9
Phone: (859) 279-3763
Website: https://eatatcomal.com/
Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Taco on a Corn Tortilla with Julienned Radishes, Jicama, and Comal Slaw (GF) (V)
A seared Flank Steak Street Taco on a Corn Tortilla with Poblano Peppers in Cream Sauce and Crisp Tortilla Chips
Order a Jarritos, Sidral Mundet, Sangría Señorial, or Mineragua sparkling water
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 11am to 10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am to 11pm
Phone: (513) 248-0838
Website: https://dosamigosmex.com
Hard shell birria taco, onions & cilantro
Corn tortilla, carnitas, onions, cilantro.
Soft flour tortilla taco, shredded chicken, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-9:30pm
Phone: (513) 381-6112
Website: https://elbarrilcincinnati.com
chorizo and steak
Hours:
sun-Thu (11 am-10 pm)
Fri-Sat (11 am-11 pm)
Phone: (513) 737-3319
Website: https://elranchonuevo.com/
Filete de pescado a la parrilla + camarón, queso derretido, repollo morado y blanco crujiente, pico de gallo, elote asado y chipotle spread
CORN OR FLOUR TORTILLAS, STEAK, TOPPED WITH ONIONS AND CILANTRO, AND "EL TROMPO" SAUCE ON THE SIDE.
Hours:
11 am to 11 pm
Phone: (513) 834-7354
Website: https://www.eltacovelozuc.com/rs/index_home.action?pageType=D
Hours:
Sun-thur ( 11 am - 10 pm )
Fri-sat (11 am - 12 pm)
Phone: (513) 889-2486
Website: https://eltrompo.info/
Grilled fish fillet + shrimp, melted cheese, crunchy purple and white cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, and chipotle spread.
CORN OR FLOUR TORTILLAS, PASTOR, TOPPED WITH ONIONS AND CILANTRO, AND "EL TROMPO" SAUCE ON THE SIDE. (pineapple)
Hours:
11AM-10PM Monday to Sunday
Phone: (513) 221-0516
Website: https://www.vaquerorestaurant.com/
Marinated pork, slow-roasted, thinly sliced and served on warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and grilled pineapple for the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet.
Grilled steak marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices, sliced thin and served on a warm corn tortilla. Finished with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime for bold, smoky flavor in every bite.
Slow-braised beef stewed in rich, flavorful chilies and spices, folded into a crispy, cheese-stuffed flour tortilla and griddled to golden perfection. Served with a side of savory consommé for dipping.
Hours:
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM Daily
Phone: (513) 802-6923
Website: https://www.fourmilepig.com
Smoked chicken with white Alabama sauce, pickled onions, and topped with cilantro.
Smoked pulled pork with coleslaw and topped with our original BBQ sauce.
Hours:
KITCHEN:
Monday - 11:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday - 11:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday - 11:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday - 11:30 am - 9 pm
Friday - 11:30 am - 10 pm
Saturday - 11:00 am to 10 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am to 8 pm
Phone: (513) 738-7680
Website: https://rjcinema.com
Pulled chicken, topped with pickled onions and Alabama White BBQ Sauce.
Pulled chicken, original BBQ sauce and tropical pineapple salsa.
Slow roasted pulled pork, topped with pickled jalapeno, pickled red onion and our signature blackberry BBQ sauce.
Hours:
Sun-Thr: 4pm-9pm
Fri/Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Phone: (859) 815-8736
Website: https://www.fridaonmain.com
SAUTÉED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, SMOKED PEANUT SALSA, PEANUTS, ONION, CILANTRO
Hours:
Monday- Thursday: 11a-3p, 5p-9p
Friday: 11a-3p, 5p-10p
Phone: (513) 421-2326
Website: https://Hawkersalley.com
Braised beef with Vietnamese Pho spices, cheese, onions, cilantro, flour tortilla, served with a side of Pho broth.
Crispy fried chicken, potato, carrot, green onion. Crispy cauliflower is available for vegetarian.
Grilled Chicken, Korean BBQ sauce, cabbage slaw
Don Julio blanco, Grand marnier, agave nectar, lime juice
Hours:
11a-9p, 7 days a week
Phone: (513) 272-9805
Website: https://www.juntoscincy.com
Blue corn tortilla with melted cheese, steak grilled to perfection and finished with a vibrant peppery chimichurri and crema. Balanced with tangy pickled onion and a sprinkle of cotija cheese for a bold, herbaceous bite that’s both fresh and savory.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9:30pm (Crescent Springs is closed Monday)
Fri-Sat: 11am to 10pm
Sun: 12pm to 8pm
Phone: (859) 817-1028
Website: https://www.latortalocaky.com
Tortilla dipped in the Birria (shredded beef) broth and then grilled on the flat top, filled with cheese, birria beef, cilantro and onions. Server with a side broth
Choice of vegetarian, chicken or steak. With grilled cheese, corn, Tajín, cilantro and sour cream
Served on a flour tortilla (you can modify for corn with no extra charge). Topped with chorizo and grilled cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, avocado, sour cream and cheese.
Order our Corona preparada: It’s got fresh lime, Tajín and a splash of Clamato.
We are serving Jarritos, sidral, nonalcoholic micheladas.
Don Julio Cantarito, $13, topped with grapefruit Jarrito
Hours:
Monday- Thursday: 11a-3p, 5p-9p
Friday: 11a-3p, 5p-10p
Saturday: 12p-10p
Phone: (513) 381-5256
Website: https://www.lalocincinnati.com
Crispy fish, mango cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro, sriracha aioli
Korean Bulgogi style ground beef, peppers, onions, cucumber
Lalo’s style birria beef, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, corn tortillas.
Don Julio Blanco, Grand Marnier, Agave nectar, lime juice
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00AM-9:30PM
Thursday: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Phone: (513) 713-1121
Website: https://www.littlemiamibrewing.com/
$2.50 chicken tacos on flour tortillas with diced tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, & chipotle ranch! Minimum order of 3.
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Phone: (513) 214-3516
Website: https://www.livery-restaurant.com/location/livery-montgomery/
3 Tacos for $7.50 (Choose One Flavor)
Chicken Tinga Tacos
flour tortilla, black bean purée, chihuahua cheese, romaine, guajillo crema, pickled red onion
Pork Carnitas Tacos
flour tortilla, guacamole, pickled white onion, cotija cheese, cilantro
Shrimp Tacos
flour tortilla, guacamole, chipotle glaze, kale, cabbage, pickled white onion, cilantro, poblano crema
Hours:
Mon - Thurs, 11a - 9p
Sat, 10a - 11p
Sun, 10a - 8p
Phone: (513) 421-4227
Website: https://luciusq.com
Tender smoked pork simmered with sweet chili and garlic and topped with fresh pineapple sauce and cool mango cream on a warm flour tortilla.
Hours:
Mazunte Taqueria: Monday-Sunday 11am-9pm
Mazunte Centro: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm * Friday 8am-9pm * Saturday 11am-9pm (8am-11am is breakfast menu only)
Mazunte Mercado: Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-8pm
Phone: (513) 785-0000
Website: https://mazuntetacos.com
Shredded chicken topped with avocado salsa, smoked red salsa, white onions, cilantro, and served on a corn tortilla. GLUTEN-FREE
Ground pork topped with avocado salsa, smoked red salsa, white onions, cilantro, and served on a corn tortilla. GLUTEN-FREE
Taqueria and Mercado locations:
Sautéed mushroom and/or zucchini topped with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja (red), fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée and goat cheese, served on a corn tortilla. (Gluten-free)
Centro location:
Calabaza Taco: Roasted zucchini topped with avocado salsa, rajas, ricotta, onions and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla.
Hours:
SUN-THU 11am to 9pm
FRI & SAT 11am to 10pm
Phone: (513) 321-0296
Website: https://www.mex-cantina.com
A homemade tortilla taco with our well known marinated pastor meat cooked to perfection, cilantro and onion on the side along with lime, fresh tomatillo green sauce and avocado sauce. $2.99
A homemade tortilla taco with sweet and spicy chicken topped with feta cheese, all this accompanied with lime, fresh tomatillo green sauce and avocado sauce. $2.99
A homemade tortilla taco filled with grilled zucchini and squash topped with a mix of red cabbage and lettuce, lime and avocado sauce on the side. $2.99
Corona Extra draft at $1.99 for a 16oz and bottle for $2.99
Don Julio 12oz Mini Skinny Margarita for $10.99
Hours:
Thursday to Sunday 11am to 10pm
Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm
Phone: (513) 407-8111
Website: https://micozumel.com
Soft corn tortilla, steak, onions, cilantro.
Soft corn tortilla, birria and cheese, cilantro, onions, birria broth.
Soft flour tortilla, chicken, chorizo, bacon, pineapple, cheese, sour cream.
Mix and match 3 tacos a jarrito Zero, Sidral, Sangria or Mineral water for only $10.00 combo.
Hours:
11AM - 10PM (kitchen) sun-wed 11AM- 11PM (kitchen) thurs-sat
Phone: (513) 531-2500
Website: https://oakleypubandgrill.com
3 flour tortillas filled with our house marinated fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with romaine, fresh pico de gallo, ranch, cilantro, and pickled onion.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 11am - 7pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am - 8pm
Phone: (513) 547-8226
Website: https://www.patarojatacos.com
Chorizo on blue corn tortilla with cheese
Ground beef on flour tortilla with cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 11:30 am to 9 pm
Friday 11:30 am to 10 pm
Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
Phone: (513) 738-7680
Website: https://rj2go.com
A warm flour tortilla filled with smoked chicken, fresh jalapeno, chipotle aioli, salsa fresca, cotija cheese. A true south of the border delight!
A warm flour tortilla filled with smoked pork carnitas, pickled cabbage, avocado crema, and chili verde.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm
Friday 11am – 10pm
Saturday 10am – 10pm
Sunday 10am – 9pm
Phone: (513) 680-6090
Website: https://handcraftedmexican.com
shredded chicken, jalapeno ranch, purple cabbage and fresh chopped jalapenos on a corn shell.
Seasoned cauliflower, chipotle mayo, queso fresco and green onion on a corn shell.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 11a-10p
Friday & Saturday 11a-11p
Sunday 11a - 9p
Phone: (513) 745-9484
Website: https://www.sammyscbb.com/
Hours:
11am-9pm - Sun-Thur.
11am-10pm Fri & Sat.
Phone: (513) 999-8888
Website: https://www.shangostacos.com
Southern-Fried Chicken / Callaloo / Drip Sauce (Chipotle-Lime Ranch) / Chihuahua Cheese / House-Made Pickled-Red Onions
Griot (citrus-marinated pork shoulder that is braised and then fried) / Pikliz (shredded cabbage pickled with carrots, red bell peppers, shallots, scallions, and scotch bonnet peppers) / Mango Crema
Smoked and Shredded Jerk Chicken / Pickled-Red Cabbage / Cha Cha Sauce / Salsa Elote / Cilantro
Please Note: Our jerk chicken is marinated
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
Friday - Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
Phone: (513) 791-2223
Website: https://www.slattspub.com
A warm flour tortilla filled with smoked chicken, fresh jalapeno, chipotle aioli, salsa fresca, and cotija cheese. A true south of the border delight!
A warm flour tortilla filled with smoke pork carnitas, pickled cabbage, avocado crema, and chili verde.
$5 Corona Extra Special Pints with Taco Week purchase
$8 Margarita made with Don Julio Tequila with Taco Week purchase.
Hours:
Sun-Thur | 10am-9pm
Fri-Sat | 10am-10pm
Phone: (859) 869-0018
Website: https://www.spearridge.com/
Blackened catfish made with fresh pico de gallo, pineapple, and our homemade pickle rémoulade.
Hours:
CLOSED Monday
4:00pm-10:00pm Tuesday-Saturday
CLOSED Sunday ( unless Bengals home game)
Phone: (513) 837-2040
Website: http://thechaserooftop.com
Honey Alepo Chicken- bacon, poblano ranch, cabbage + cilantro slaw, cheddar cheese
Mexican Chorizo- black beans, queso, cabbage slaw, cilantro, cotija
Smoked Brisket- bourbon chipotle, bbq, salsa roja, chipotle, pico de gallo, cabbage +cilantro slaw, cotija
Don Julio, Cointreau, lime, pumpkin "calabaza" puree, nutmeg, cinnamon sugar rim
Hours:
10:30am-8:00pm 7 days
Phone: (513) 681-8678
Website: https://tortilleriagarcia.us
Hours:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 9pm
Phone: (859) 534-0813
Website: http://www.zambrero.com
Soft flour tortilla wrapped around a hard taco with your choice of Mexican Chicken, Barbacoa Beef, Pulled Pork or Vegetarian Taco. Topped with fillings of your choice and our range of ZAM Specialty Sauces.
An extra fluffy tortilla, your choice of filling & sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and tangy pickled onions.
Soft flour tortilla or Hard-shell taco with your choice of Mexican Chicken, Barbacoa Beef, Pulled Pork or Vegetarian Taco. Topped with fillings of your choice and our range of ZAM Specialty Sauces.