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La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria in Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 513-880-4565
Site: http://www.lajaibacincy.com/
Site: http://www.lajaibacincy.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11AM–9PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
My wife and I were in the mood for some Mexican food and La Jaiba was not far from where we were. We enjoyed the family feel of the staff and felt welcomed. We ordered Lunch Specials and the portions were very generous. I really enjoyed the Chori Pollo that I ordered. My wife, although she prefers another restaurant, she certainly ate all the goodies that came with the chicken fajitas she ordered. Look them up and stop in for a good bite to eat.
Most authentic Mexican we have had since moving here from Southern California! Excellent family own place with great food and excellent margaritas.
Super busy place with some great food. Loved the fajitas. My wife had a tamales and chili reallano. We loved it. My wife had a Pina colada and it was very good. We will be heading back to try it again.
This unassuming hole in the wall features real, authentic Mexican food. I was treated to likely the finest Mexican cuisine I have ever had. Even my father who spent the last two decades near the border in Texas agreed.The fried tilapia and tacos were crispy and succulent. The friendly owner and staff were very personable, and you could feel that they earnestly wanted to provide an enjoyable dining experience. To top it all off, the pricing was far more than reasonable, it had me questioning how such quality food could be provided at such a low price. I would heartily recommend for anyone who appreciates quality cuisine to try out La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria.
Wow, great food! After seeing reviews online we had to check it out, and we werent disappointed. We unfortunately didnt get to try a margarita, they said they cant serve alcohol on sundays. My Burrito was huge, and delicious. Wife had a chimichanga enchilada combo, which was great too. Seems like a really nice family restaurant.
Been here a few times and always impressed. Everything has been cooked perfect and with great flavor. The menu is mostly the Americanized Mexican were familiar with but the food quality is a lot better than your standard restaurant. Its very hidden, just go past the Hertz office.
Great food and fast and friendly service. Alcohol is available now that the restaurant has a liquor license. The nachos were very good. The meat in the taco salad was seasoned really well.
Finally a place with fajitas that are quality and full of flavor. Will be my go-to Mexican restaurant. My husband and kids loved it!!!!!!Oct 2019Still great and wonderful as usual - hot and fresh
Loved it! The owner was very helpful in explaining the different dishes. The menu had a wide selection to choose from. All the food is made there from scratch. Awesome salsa.
Great prices and freindly staff good food only problem was when we got to our motel which was 5 minutes away the food was cold and couldnt heat it up as I it was in a aluminum pan I wish it was warm so we could have enjoyed it more
100% authentic Mexican food. Abundant and delicious portions. Friendly staff. Lots of options. Very clean and cozy. Very affordable.
I think I found a favorite spot to eat. Different style flavored sauces to choose from. Red bottle has a spicy kick and very delicious and the green is a mild and also very delicious. CeCy was my waitress and she was kind and generous with helping me with figuring out my meal selection and introducing me their famous sauces.Im glad I stop here for lunch.
Delicious authentic food at a reasonable price. Excellent service and atmosphere! Will definitely be back and recommend to others.
Hidden gem. Met the owner and she says she has personally eaten everything on the menu. She said if she doesnt like it, it doesnt go on the menu. They have a lunch card and after 6 punches you get 5 dollars off. I reccomend the burrito barzon.
I want to support this place but was very disappointed by the texture of shrimp I had ordered (entirely overcooked + burnt taste). Shrimp was cooked at way too high a temperature. I was also disappointed to find shrimp shells in the tacos!
Food was delicious and hot but the service was slow. Ordered the Molcajete, Seafood California and a variety of Tacos.
Best tacos in Cincy. Authentic family owned hole in the wall place. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a great meal.
Most authentic Mexican food Ive had in Cincinnati. The tacos, fajitas, and tamales are the best. I love this place and go there once a week!
The chorizo tacos are by far one of my favorite tacos in the city. You can’t beat their taco Tuesday and Thursday deal!
Chips served before meals were fresh and crispy. Salsa was ok. Ordered steak ala mexicana and taco salad. Steak was really tender and good, but taco salad with ground beef is too salty. Good size for the price!
The absolute best!!! La Jaiba is such a gem and I’m so grateful they survived the pandemic. Support this local business!
Love this place! Incredible food, atmosphere and the owners are so nice and are great cooks!
Very authentic food, great service, and a surprisingly large kids menu, make this place fantastic to visit
In my search for any good food in this whole city, Ive finally located a solid place. Stopped by for lunch. Chose a burrito with rice and beans. Everything was fantastic. Im not a fan of flour tortillas, but I didnt even mind in this case. Food was hot, fresh and filling. Chips and salsa were good. Everyone working was helpful and quick. Ill absolutely be returning.
Great food! Very tasty salsa! Interesting menu items not often found at a Mexican restaurant! Small inside. No Real atmosphere, but still ok.... Surcharge for paying with credit cards however.
Favorite taco spot in Cincy. Always order the Tripa taco, extra crispy. Very friendly staff, they are loved by the community. We moved out of state but when we’re back in town we always go to La Jaiba!
Absolute best Mexican In Cincinnati and Ive been to Mexico. I forgot to tell them to leave the rice off because I never eat it, but I ate their rice, great flavor for everything and a pleasant heat to it, not overpowering. But if you want to try it, their hot salsa will literally knock your socks off. Most places Ive been to if you order more ground beef, it is simply that ground beef with no flavoring for seasoning. Theyre ground beef has a hunting taste flavors I will definitely be coming back
Food is just AWESOMEOf the best Mexican restaurants Ive seen
It’s hard to find a good Mexican place. Lots of it is bland. But this place is awesome, and somewhat hidden. I come here whenever I’m on this side of town!
Love the food and the service! Excellent chips & salsa, and you cant go wrong with the appetizers or entrees. My favorite is the mixed veggie burrito (its huge!) and they steam the veggies just right. My husband loves the taco salad with shredded chicken or the La Jaiba Burrito. We eat there at least once a week.
Great menu selection, our dinners were very good, and service was prompt and polite.
Absolutely fantastic place with deals all through the week. So far I’ve been here a couple times, I’ve had the burrito loco which was unbelievable with flavor and spot on and more than enough food for one. This time o got the chicken quesadilla with a soft taco. It was by far one of the best quesadillas I’ve ever had and the soft taco put me at the perfect amount of fullness. I highly suggest this place for lunch or dinner. It’s amazing every time.
The staff is friendly the food portion sizes are generous prices are not too bad the hot sauce in the bottles is amazing
Independent family restaurant. Nicely flavored, good presentation. Great salsa.
Perhaps the best steak fajita Ive had. Fantastic experience. Skip the chains and pick up a great home cooked Mexican meal here.
Super authentic! Everything we had was very delicious and high quality!
Their food was awesome. I suggest the chile relleno... Best one Ive ever had.
Well a friend recommended me this restaurant la jaiba seafood the food is not bad the only problem is this one was the first time and we found inside the food a rubber band and i tip them but i never paid attention that i had already taken the tip and they grabbed the highest so i guess we have to paid attention bout before pay
We stopped here on a whim and are so glad we did! The food was so delicious! We had mole enchiladas and a chicken and chorizo quesadilla and giant margaritas. The mole sauce was perfect and we had nothing to complain about on anything we ate. Staff was personable. Our whole experience was perfect from beginning to end.
Authentic food...but get there early because the place fills up quickly!
One of the best Al pastor tacos in this area. Salsa is excellent, staff is friendly, and one of the few places that serve posole. This eases the heart of a Mexican far from home.
We went for Taco Tuesday, tacos were great and pitchers of margaritas delicious as well! A bit hidden back in the corner of the strip mall.
Love this place. Food is always delicious and they have great service.
A little hidden gem that serves up fresh, succulent seafood plates and robust menu of chicken, beef and vegetarian options. Its tucked away in the corner of the strip mall and worth the search. Dont expect anything fancy, its all about the incredible food and wonderful service.
First time here. Great food! Authentic feel. Great service. The owner recommended two Burritos and they were delicious. And huge. He made us feel very welcome and you can see and taste that he takes great pride in every dish. Also, We didnt know this until our bill came but kids eat free on Sundays. Our new favorite Mexican restaurant.
This is a nice spot we stumbled upon. Great service from a super friendly staff. By it being our first time there the waitress was patient and informative. See how I was indecisive. Hats off to the cooks. Everything was cooked properly and very flavorful. If your looking for a place to get some Mexican cuisine give La Jaiba a shot.
We were in the area for a day trip and stopped at this place after trying two other places that werent open or were packed. This is tucked away in the corner of a little plaza so it is a hidden gem.The menu here is HUGE - if you dont find something to like, theres a problem. We had the chorizo queso (grill dip) and it was DELICIOUS - best queso Ive ever had. Maybe more chorizo than cheese in a little cast iron skillet served with a few tortillas in addition to chips.We just tried the tacos ($2.50 each), but they were decently sized (bigger than the little street tacos) and a good portion of meat in each. The Margaritas were giant and mixed well.Id definitely come back to this place again. 11 out of 10.
Great service. You will not be disappointed with carnita tacos.
Currently my favorite Mexican restaurant. Food is amazing, love seeing the whole family pitch in.
Great food! Dishes are so flavorful. Very friendly and quick service. Best Mexican food on this side of town!
This place is never not amazing. Ive never had an incorrect order my order is always ready when I arrive. Everyone is friendly, smiling and treats you like youre a valued guest or atleast a really solid friend. The prices to be honest are to inexpensive. The value for the money is just insane. I feel like I need to leave a $10 tip even for Togo orders. Seriously if you havent tried this little slice of Mexican heaven youre missing out. Im 5 minutes from 2other Mexican establishment in Loveland and drive out of my way to order from here. You wont be sorry. Oh yeah and dollar tacos on Tuesday no limit.
My son and I just returned from the most delicious Mexican meal we’ve ever had. We both got burritos and they were the largest and most flavorful dishes! And their salsa and queso were excellent too.The service was excellent and friendly and fast. We were told they make everything from scratch there and I believe it.We highly recommend this little place. You can easily miss it back in the corner of the shopping center. In fact, we have lived here a year and a half and never knew how excellent it was.
This is the best family-owned Mexican restaurant in town. It would be best if you tried their la jaiba burrito.
I love seafood and spicy. They, from the first visit, were amazing! The margaritas are fresh and great, too! They are a must for me.
La Jaiba might be the best Mexican restaurant in the city. Their Barbacoa special is to die for and the burritos, tortas, and tacos are all amazing. I havent personally tried much of their seafood, but its on my list and the plates and soups Ive seen brought out for others look delectable.
This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. The food is delicious and original. The owners are very nice. Last night we went out with family friends to celebrate a birthday, and at the end of the dinner they brought out an amazing churro plate. It is a very warm and friendly place that I would recommend to anyone who wants to eat delicious and authentic Mexican food.
If someone suggests going to a mexican restaurant I always suggest this place as this is a great hole in the wall find. I first went here on a date night with my wife and the tacos were so delicious. The owner came by our table and talked to is about the restaurant and always wanting to open something of her own. I highly recommend this place.
Absolutely our favorite Mexican restaurant!
Hands down the best tacos in town. I went with the carne asada and chorizo for my meat. They were mouth wateringly good. The tortillas and meat were amazing. Make sure to go with cilantro, onion, and lime for an authentic experience! I will be back weekly.
The most amazing, personal, and friendly service. Family owned and the owners both came by several times to visit with us and chat a bit. They were so incredibly sweet! The chips, salsa, and guacamole were the best! You wont think much at initial appearance of the restaurant, but dont write it off! Enjoy the personal homey atmosphere and the fresh cooked food!
Great food and service. Family owned and everyone was really friendly. Also some great pricing and deals for days of the week. Tuesday was tacos and kids eat free on Sunday. We were sad they didnt have margaritas but he told us in the next month or so they will! Will be coming back.
Hands down the best mexican food around.They serve the best chimichanga Ive ever had. Its the size of a chipotle burrito and 👌🏻. If you like chimichangas, do yourself a favor and order it.Service is great, prices/portions are unreal.
They now have margaritas. We had a small pitcher of frozen and they were just OK not worth the $22.00 price tag. However, the service and the food ( taste and portion) made up for them. Will definitely stick to a beer or 2 here. Will most likely make this our new weekly Mexican night restaurant. It was a good experience.
This restaurant is my first choice place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to that place. Whenever I I need a decent dinner, this is the place that comes first to my mind. very good and many types of food and a large menu.courteous team, and good atmosphere. Also, the bill is honest. I praise this spot with no hesitation.
Kind of a hole in the wall but the food was good, reasonable and service was exceptional. Place was hopping and its good to see a small business doing well, it says something about the restaurant. Wife thought her food was a bit spicy but it is a Mexican restaurant so you have to ask if concerned, which she did not. I was very happy with my shrimp fajitas although I would preferred they cooked it in a little less oil. All in all a good experience. I saved a bit of money using SavingsGuide a Entertainment book company. Will definitely go back.
Great food, friendly staff.
My husband and I have been going here for awhile now. The food is fresh, delicious, and affordable. They have the best shredded chicken salad Ive ever had! And the owners are super friendly and welcoming. Its a must try.
Authentic Mexican cuisine, enjoyed our dinner
I ordered the la jaiba burrito and was very impressed by how flavorful the meat was on its own. Portion size was massive; I went in on an empty stomach and left full with half of my meal in a box.
This restaurant is my number one place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to this restaurant. Whenever I I need a fair dinner, this restaurant comes straight to my mind. superb and all kinds of food and a large list of dishes.courteous crew, and great vibes. In addition to that, the tariff is good. I suggest this restaurant with great pleasure.
Just had a fantastic, completely delicious meal. Tamales were excellent, the rice was so good. Most of all our servers were helpful and so kind. I will absolutely come here again if Im in the area. Thanks for the good food and great service.
My boyfriend and I went here last night for the first time and we absolutely loved it! The chips, queso, and salsa were delicious along with our meals. This place is very family friendly and the service was awesome. We were checked in on multiple times by the friendly staff members...I would 100% recommend this restaurant!
The food there was okay. The chips were a bit stale tasting, but the tamales were flavorful and spicy enough, they had a good selection of salsa, but we ordered the spicy burrito which turned out to be 90% lettuce.
Mixed Emotions - Id detail rate this at 3.5 to 3.75 stars. In the interest of trying to help boost a small business, and because Google only believes in whole numbers, I rounded up to 4.This family owned & operated restaurant is hidden in a small corner shop of a quiet shopping center. Service was fast and friendly. From there, my wife and I had somewhat different experiences on our stop for lunch passing through town...She said the bathroom had some maintenance issues with the sink, painters tape held electrical wires together, and many tiles were cracked. She ordered a cheese burrito which had no cheese, very little meat, and a half pound of lettuce. After 1/3 of the burrito she split it down the middle and pulled out the lettuce and ate the small amount of steak that was within.I have what some might call a taco problem. I ordered 2 tacos asada, 2 carnitas, 2 chorizo. The carnitas were good. The asada was better. The chorizo was great. Most places my favorite is the asada and Im often disappointed by the chorizo. One bite into my chorizo taco I put it down and tried the asada. I saved the chorizo for last because it was so flavorful and the perfect texture. Probably the best chorizo Ive had inmany, many moons.So, take from us what you will. If youre looking for the 5-star pristine condition beefy serving size, maybe hit a chain. If youre craving a classic authentic taco with a Corona & lime to trick your mind into thinking youre back in a little cantina down south, this is your place.***Always tip your waitstaff and bartenders!***(8/9/2020)
I love this place. All the reviewers are right. Family owned and excellent food. There are no alcohol but its still excellent especially for families. Great, respectful and good staff. It was my first time but it wont be the last. The prices are also very good. And the free chips are warm and yummy and also the salsa. Just try it
Why haven’t I eaten here before‽!! The seafood enchiladas were soooooo good. Small restaurant, very clean with excellent service. They just gained a “regular”, and I’ll be bringing friends!
The BEST Mexican food. So much flavor!
Favorite lunch spot around. Absolutely love their fajitas and their chips and salsa. If you are looking for really good, more authentic Mexican food I would highly recommend trying this place out. Extremely friendly owner and staff too
I had these tacos for the first time and I tried the steak, shrimp, and grilled chicken and I had to say they were outstanding. Probably my favourite place that Ive found in Cincinnati. Far better than anything at El . A small place but great service and food, Id highly recommend giving it a try.
My tacos were good and fulfilling. Friendly staff delicious margarita. The nachos were a little cold and stale tasting. I want to go back and try other stuff on the menu
My new favorite place! Ive been there twice for their tacos and jalapeno margs. Delicious, fresh, great service. The chips and salsa are great, and the sauces that come with the meal are both spicy and tasty. Good prices, too.
Great food just wish it was hot. We ordered it and went directly to the motel 5 minutes away. It was barely warm. Staff was really friendly and price was great
We live right around the corner and are kicking ourselves for not having gone here sooner.The portions are generous, the food is homemade, fresh, and tasty. Even their salsa is homemade. Staff was very attentive.Can’t wait to go back.
Not bad at all. Will go again
I cant say enough about this place. My family eats this on a regular basis!! The owners are SO kind. They take pride in the food they make. The food is amazing. I can honestly get 3 meals out of one order of fajitas!!! The chorizo grill dip is consistently on point, and the guac is heaven. Like I said, I cant say enough!! I would go on and on if I could.
We eat here several times a month as a family and its always fantastic. The family who own the restaurant is hospitable and the food is great. My one son says eating these tacos makes him feel like hes flying!
Food is excellent. Everything is a step up in flavor from the standard Tex-Mex. Would have given 5 stars if the employees wore their masks over their noses and mouths and not just resting on their chins.
My wife found this place. As soon as I walked in the door I felt like I was back in Mexico. The chips and salsa was excellent. Not too cilantro, not too hot. When we go to a new Mexican place I always get the shrimp chimichanga, a good benchmark dish. This was nice and crispy, the shrimp was cooked perfectly. You cook those little bugs too long and theyre tough and awful. They nailed it. You can tell the food is good because the signage at the street is minimal, the restaurant is almost impossible to see from the parking lot, and yet the place was packed. You can also tell the food is good when the clientele has a decent number of Hispanics sitting at the tables. Well be back, hasta luego!
Incredible family and restaurant! Great place to come as you are, enjoy a delicious variety of Mexican fare and feel like you’re eating at a friend or families house 🙏🏽
I stopped in at La Jaiba for lunch with a few coworkers last week and it was delicious. I ordered three tacos, they were all great but I highly, highly recommend the campechanos taco. When they realized it was our first time visiting they gave us a free order of guacamole. It is located in the corner of the small shopping strip and can be hard to see if you arent paying attention. Definitely stop in!
Awesome food and great service. Staff/owner were super friendly and made sure we enjoyed our time there. They have a bunch of specials and combinations on Taco Thursday.
Fellow Texans, this where you should go if you miss the Mexican cuisine of our home state.Im sad that I only discovered this place 7 months after moving to Cincy.My husband and I ordered enchiladas because its a comforting dish for cold weather.Chicken enchiladas for him and Enchiladas Fiesta for me. Both were excellent, flavorful, and warm. The shredded chicken in them is amazing even by itself.The salsa and guacamole is also very goodI was also pleasantly suprised they had Topo Chico mineral water, which is not as easy to find as it is in Texas.Im happy I finally found something that tastes like home.
All around great experience - go try La Jaiba!! Authentic, prepared-from-scratch, reasonably-priced, great-tasting food w- huge portions. Staff was so friendly and timely. Will be coming back and telling my friends to go, too!
The chips and Salsa good. Guacamole was very good.After that I thought the combo plate was sub par - potatoes and peas in my beef burrito?And can you imagine the headache after listening to two radios blasting in the restaurant - the one in the dining room and the louder one coming out of the kitchen on a different Mexican channel. Iritating. Seriously?That was my second visit. Wont return.
The food was excellent and the staff was amazing. We had two toddlers with us and they gave them toys so they had something to play with. The food came quickly and tasted much better than any of the other local Mexican restaurants.
Modest but delishious mom and pop owned and operated Mexican restaurant. Daily lunch specials. Would highly recommend to anyone. Loved the pollo con arrow (grilled chicken on tasty rice with cheese).
My fist visit, our server suggested the tacos. I ordered 3, a carnitias, steak, and seasoned pork with fresh “salad” cilantro and onion toppings - they were amazing. Highly recommend and now one of my favorite Mexican restaurants without the hassle of going downtown to Bakersfield or Nana. No liquor license, but flavor, value ($25 for 2 dinners) and cleanliness will keep bringing me back.
This place is dynamite!!! Their service is fast and so attentive. The food is served fast, fresh and just delicious. There are only 2 Mexican restaurants I like in all Cincinnati and this is one of them. Always satisfied.
Food was very bad. I can honestly say I have seen better meals in a dog dish. No taste at all. Service was even worse, very rude and this was from the owner.I dont understand the good reviews. The only thing I can figure is people are so use to bad quality and service they dont know good from bad. Will never go back.
This was a repeat visit. This has quickly become our favorite Mexican restaurant. Great customer service. Great food, great beer. Always a great experience.
Want to know how to tell if a Mexican restaurant is authentic? Try the rice and beans and the salsa. If the rice and beans have no flavor, like prepackaged blandness and the salsa tastes like someone mixed in ketchup to dumb it down, then you havent found the right place.La Jaiba has flavor. This is the real deal and thats hard to find in Ohio. This will be a regular place for me now. I had a seafood burrito and it came with lots of seafood. Lots of shrimp and scallops and it was good. I couldnt finish it.Its a small place tucked back in a corner of an older strip mall. Theres no alcohol yet and the owners are there cooking and serving and chatting with the customers. This is it, the right place to go to for good authentic Mexican food.
Great authentic food (ask for the salsa Verde.... Its great!) - locals love this place!
We love this spot!! Hands down the best authentic Mexican spot!! A nice hidden little gem! A lot of food for the price!! Very surprised how amazing the quality is!! Very friendly family staff! Definitely check this place out!!!!
Great food, great prices and very friendly owners. Will definitely be making a return yep next time Im in the neighborhood.
Small family restaurant with great dishes. The tamales were almost as good as mom used to make, and the frijoles are unique: creamy and just a little spicy.This little restaurant is tucked inside the corner of a strip mall and is a little hard to find. So much better for the rest of us.2018 Feb
Simple, casual spot for great tacos and more. Carnitas and asada were very good quality meat, spiced and prepared simply with lots of flavor. Yes, they have chips and salsa, but its still real tacos.
I really like this place. Nice owned family resturant. Very friendly staff and quick service. Has really good food, the fajitas are the best in the city. The resturant itself isnt very big, a hole in the wall must go too. 👍
Very tasty and not expensive food. We have tried several different dishes like Mexican soup, Acapulco, tacos al pastor, to name a few and all were great! Plus, kids eat free on Sundays
My daughter and I stopped by between events at Lovelands track meet. The food was wonderfully fresh. We had the chicken quesadillas which came with rice and beans all prepared fresh daily. Very friendly and attentive servers too!
This place is delicious! The staff are very friendly and prompt. We called in a large order and even had to add to it after placing it. The man on the phone was very courteous and patient helping with everything. When I picked up the order, he even helped me take it to my car as it was multiple bags. Everything was correct and we all wanted more! Great place!
The best authentic Mexican restaurant in Cincinnati, hands down. This is not your “Tex-Mex” Mexican food, this is the real deal. Best tacos I have had since living in Los Angeles. You rock, La Jaiba!
Excellent Mexican food, very friendly staff/owners that treats all guests very well! Loved the burritos and the nachos were huge! Look forward to Taco Tuesdays which are always a hit!
Food was really good but the customer service was terrible. All the servers had a bad attitude and didnt seem like they wanted to be there.
Went looking for some queso with chorizo and this place didnt dissapoint! Everything was amazing and authentic! Great frozen margarita and awesome tacos!
Ive enjoyed La Jaiba since they opened, and keep coming back because of the quality and authenticity. The best tacos al pastor in the city, great house salsas, and a lunch special everyday! Worth the visit.
Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant. Food and service are both great. This is a must try!
Best fajitas in the city hands down
I really love this place so so much. I really don’t even leave reviews that often but this place absolutely deserves every bit of praise it’s ever received. Everything is great the atmosphere the food super authentic and so delicious. Better than any hipster joint in OTR or anywhere else if you want truly authentic food from people that know what they’re doing, go here.
Fantastic flavor across the board, right down to the rice and refried beans, which, at so may other Mexican restaurants, end up just being bland plate filler. The mole sauce in the enchiladas was deep and rich without being overpowering or cloying.
I went there not expecting much but it was great! The atmosphere is awesome, the smell of the food cooking is good, the service is great, and the food is amazing! Especially the beef tongue tacos, those are a must have.
Nice authentic family owned and operated place. The food was full of flavor and delicious.
The employees are great and its the best lunch spot in town. The spicy burrito is my go to but theres nothing on the menu that isnt delicious.
The best burrito and margaritas Ive had in awhile. Its a little mom and papa shop with great food.
La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria serves up genuinely delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine in an area surrounded by franchise restaurants.So glad I stopped here instead of the fast-food I was going to have. I had a huge sized plate of Camarones a la Mexicana (scrumptious grilled shrimp & peppers with rice, beans & fresh tortillas). $11.99 was a bargain for the amount of food I got. They will also bring over Salsa and Nacho chips while you are waiting for your food. Definitely give this place a visit if you are in the area.
Excellent food and service, and the portions are huge! The owner was kind enough to give me some house hot sauce to go... I highly recommend La Jaiba!
The food is the best Authentic Mexican Food around town. I wouldnt go anywhere else. So delicious! Great variety on options..something for everyone.
Great food and great service.
This is the most authentic Mexican food around. My wife is from Mexico City and I lived there for three years and this is where we go for Mexican. The Tacos al Pastor and the Chilaquiles are fantastic.
Been eating here since they opened, my favorite taco spot in the city for authentic Mexican tacos. Especially worth checking out the Al Pastor and Lengua... So good.
Loved this place. Tucked away in the corner of a shopping strip on Montgomery Rd. is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to around here. Nothing fancy but my oh my the food was delicious.
Fantastic food - the green salsa is hot but very good. Unfortunately we couldnt take the hot red one...Had enchiladas and tacos - very authentic and tasty. The place isnt the easiest to find but the people are delightful and the food is worth it
Our secret little taco joint! The best tacos and burritos around! Not the typical slop you get at other places.
Our favorite Mexican place by far. My family gets takeout from here like once a week and the food is always amazing. People are friendly I highly recommend it
Great food, great service, great price. Ive been ~12 times and get something different each visit. Its always been delicious.
1st visit, will not be our last. Fresh authentic food. New visit in the last week. Food still as good as before but menu is now much larger. Not sure if this is a good thing! We will see.
Hispanic food at its best... Very authentic.. reasonably priced, good size portions,excellent margeritas.. Correct me if I am wrong
Service is terrible and it took 40 minutes to get our check when we we’re finished. Do not recommend if you need to be somewhere in a certain amount of time.
Excellent Food & Service. I had the Spicey Lunch Burrito and sampled their rice, beans, and Chili Rellano. All was exceptional, will definitely return.
Great food, authentic Mexican food, service is great the best, the owners of this place are excellent person they always take care of the customers, l recommend highly 👍
Great local place. Our new go to for mexican. Better than ALL the other places in the area (trust me I tried). The salsa has a nice kick to it!
Nice little authentic Mexican restaurant. A must try in my book.
Super good food. The shrimp and the fish tacos were excellent! Excellent service and very clean. Highly recommended.
Love it!!!!! Best mexican 🌮 around!!!!! The staff is amazing and the food is prepared to standards above all.
Best Mexican in town. Authentic, cooked to order, great service. Family owned.
Food is good and affordable. The free kid meal is a joke on account of very low quality. The Tuesday discounted prices come with reduce portion. Very clever trick.
New favorite Mexican restaurant. Delicious food, super large portions, outstanding service. What else can you ask for
Best authentic Mexican food around. The owners are amazing and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend...
Excellent authentic Mexican food. Not Tex-Mex . This is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and go eat all of their tacos and guac and salsa. ALL OF THEM!
If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant, this is it. Small, tucked away place. Never a bad dish. Great food.
Food was hot and fresh. Above average Mexican for Ohio. No margaritas which was a big disappointment for our Friday night out.
Guys try their tacos 🌮 Delicious 😋 especially I like steak and shrimp 🌮
Never disappoints! Family owned, you will see their grown kids working with their mom. Food is consistently great.
Food was great! Service was great, we had a fun waitress. It is an authentic Mexican restaurant!
Love this place! The carne asada tacos are my favorite. I am always recommending this place to family and friends because it’s just so good!
We have eaten here a few times and its always great.
Best Mexican food Ive had outside of Mexico. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable.
The food is always very fresh, and fast. The service is personal, and they make you feel at home. I love coming here!
Good food great service.
The sacred taco Tuesday happens here with friends every Tuesday I would highly recommend 10/10
Amazing food and STRONG margaritas!
A family owned place with great authentic food and they are all very kind workers. Definitely recommend!
It might not look that good, but the food and people that serve you are the best!! I love eating here!
The soupa Azteca is out of this world delicious. Weve never had anything here that didnt like.
Best mexican food around. We have been searching for quality mexican food since moving to Mason and this place is definitely our favorite.
Great family owned environment. Food and drinks were phenomenal!
The tacos were fantastic! And very friendly custy service! I highly recommend this place! Make sure to try the Orchata drink! Amazing!
Amazing restaurant. One of the best in Cincinnati. I regularly drive here from the West side for the tacos. I love this place.
Got some of their authentic tacos for lunch. They were incredible - great price too!
Don’t pass up trying this place! The service is excellent and fast. I always get the grilled chicken tacos, chips & queso, and never get disappointed!
Best Mexican food. Sharable portions. Friendly staff.
Absolutely amazing food, great service, reasonably priced. I love going here and would recommend to anyone.
The best Al Pastor tacos Ive found in Cincinnati. Great food friendly service. Try it, you will not be disappointed.
Wonderful food. Epic proportions and the owners are the most hospitable people youll ever meet.
Great fresh food! Very nice people. We could definitely taste the difference of quality and flavor.
Very authentic, very good. Food is fresh, service very friendly. Burritos are huge!! Loved the Carnitas taco.
Food is great, homemade margaritas are phenomenal and the staff is incredibly friendly.
Amazing food ! Has a pretty authentic ambience and the service is sweet 😊 will definitely be coming here often !
AMAZING. delicious. If you want home made authentic Mexican go here you wont be disappointed.. ❤❤❤🤗
Amazing food, come here once a week, $1 taco Tuesdays cant be beat
Salsa was outstanding... service was amazing...Fahitas we the best we ever had..Generous portions of well prepared food in a clean, festive atmosphere with great service.
It was my first time here and it was amazing. The food was delicious and really well priced. And the service was fast and helpful.
This is place is amazing. Ill just keep it simple. If you love real Mexican eats. Look no further!
The food was absolutely wonderful and very reasonably priced.
Probably the best refried beans Ive had. Everything just tastes fresher there. And they have many authentic dishes.
Super friendly staff and the food is fantastic! Some of the best tacos out there!
Great food and service. Always treated well. One of my favorite places for lunch and dinner
The food is amazing. Service is great. Not a lot of explaining here.Its a great value. Love it here.
The food is so so good!! Especially the shrimp
Great prices, very small local hole ran by a family. Authentic Mexican food.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-11This tucked away, got know its there Mexican restaurant is great! I was told the burritos were big....wow! I put a straw next to this ginormous burrito for scale,lol. Literally biggest burrito I seen, let alone tried to eat! Fresh chip,salsa. House made hot sauce. Corona and Pacifico on draft. New favorite!
Review №2
2022-05-06This is my go to Mexican place! The food is always hot and fresh. On Cinco De Mayo they stayed open an hour late to accommodate me and a friend and the food was fresh and drinks were perfect. Highly highly recommend this place!
Review №3
2022-03-20We went to La Jaiba Seafood and Tanqueria alast night and it was the best Mexican food I have had in Cincy so far. As soon as you walk in the aroma of the spices hit you. Pictures don’t do this place justice. The vibe is mom and pop/hole in the wall but with a ton of regulars. The owner knew that we hadn’t been in before and chatted us up and made some great recommendations! Below is the Pollo Feliz and the La Jaiba Burrito. Packed with flavor, I don’t think I’ll be able to go somewhere else until I go through the menu. Very authentic, like going to a small village in Mexico with generational knowledge about how to prepare the perfect meal!
Review №4
2022-03-11Best Mexican food in Cincinnati and/or our tri-state area. My wife and I love Mexican food and have eaten at many of the local places in Cincinnati, Kentucky and Indiana. We thought we knew what the best in the area was…until yesterday. This was by far the best we’ve ever had! Every dish was prepared from scratch and we were blown away by the quality of food, the portions and the price! Our table was even visited by the owner, and she was very friendly, kind and appreciative that we were there! We will definitely be back soon and often. My mom who is 82, even loved the food and raved about the flavor, quality and portion size for the money. She’s not very adventurous with her foods, but couldn’t agree more that this place had to delicious food. She tried everything on her plate, my plate and my wife’s plate and loved it all!
Review №5
2021-10-23The best Mexican food Ive had in Cincinnati. Chips were fresh and thick. Salsa was good and we also got the skillet queso with chorizo. It was spicy but not too much so. Really good. I had the La Jaiba burrito with chicken, steak, pork, chorizo, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese sauce and shrimp. This thing was huge! In the pic I put my glasses in front of the plate for a size reference. My wife ordered an enchilada and burrito with chicken. All of the food had bold flavor and there was plenty of it! We are definitely planning on going back!
Review №6
2022-04-01Phenomenal lunch! Sliding through Cincy, slipped and fell into this wonderful tucked away paradise. Small, friendly, and delicious. I got seated right away, drinks came fast, service was excellent! The staff was very very friendly, I ate with a smile on my face. Margarita definitely had me buzzin cousin! Fajita nachos were seasoned to perfection! Salsa is fantastic as well!
Review №7
2022-04-23Everywhere Ive lived, Ive had a go-to Mexican restaurant. La Jaiba is my place here in Cincinnati. I would even say its the best Ive tasted. The portion sizes are very generous. My wife takes at least half of her burrito home for lunch the next day. If you like Dos Equis or Modelo with your meal, 16, 22 and 32oz. options are available at a reasonable price. I love this place.
Review №8
2022-05-26Good food. I got the California Seafood. The shrimp was a little tough, but the tilapia was fantastic. The sauce and veggies were also very good. They also had bottles of Heineken 0.0
Review №9
2022-05-05Authentic cuisine. Fast friendly service. Great selecting of food and beverages. Casual restaurant.
Review №10
2022-04-24Go to this place if you want authentic mexican food! We ordered Pollo Con Hongos and Cancun especial, they were both delicious. They served the food faster than we had imagined. To top it, their menu is extensive and affordable.Also, the customer service was excellent!