There is something magical about a plate of Mexican food that tastes like it was made with love in someone’s kitchen. Ohio might surprise you with just how many restaurants have nailed that homemade, slow-cooked, straight-from-the-heart flavor.
From street-style tacos in Columbus to saucy molcajete dishes in Cincinnati, the state is full of hidden gems worth finding. Get ready to eat well, because these spots are the real deal.
Taqueria Don Chago — Cincinnati
The spit is spinning, the pork is glistening, and the smell hits you before you even open the door. Taqueria Don Chago in Cincinnati has become one of those places people talk about with the kind of excitement usually saved for concerts or big game wins.
The al pastor here is carved fresh, layered with flavor from a marinade that clearly took years to perfect…