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All the $2 Tacos You Can Eat During Cincinnati Taco Week, Oct. 11-17

By on Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 7:45 pm

What's better than Taco Tuesday? A whole week of cheap tacos. And thanks to Cincinnati Taco Week, that's what the Queen City will get Oct. 11-17. All week long, participating eateries will be offering $2 specialty tacos for the fourth-annual Taco Week. Some restaurants will even be serving up three different unique tacos. Select locations will also be offering Karrikin Blaze Agave Spirit margaritas as well. To held guide your taco quest, grab an official Cincinnati Taco Week passport. Get a stamp at each restaurant for each order of tacos (minimum three tacos per order) and an extra stamp for each Karrikin cocktail. Earn a stamp from five or more participating locations on your passport, and be entered to win the grand prize of $250 in gift cards and Karrikin swag. Passports will be available at cincytacoweek.com or at individual restaurants starting on Monday, Oct. 11. Featured Taco Week eateries include: Arnold's Bar & Grill, Agave & Rye Covington, Agave & Rye Rookwood, Agave & Rye Liberty, Bakersfield OTR, Bebo's, El Barril Mexican Sports Bar and Grill, El Taco Veloz, El Vaquero Mason, El Vaquero Blue Ash, Four Mile Pig, Frida 602, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, J Taps, The Hearth at Karrikin, Kitchen 1883 ( On the Rhine Eatery Location Only ), Lalo, Los Potrillos, Lucius Q, Mazunte Taqueria, Mazunte Centro, Mazunte Catering and Mercado, Mesa Loca, Mi Cozumel (Springdale), Mi Cozumel (Winton Road), Mi Cozumel (Vandercar Way), Mi Taco Loco, Olla Covington, The Oakley Establishment, Sammy's, Slatt's Pub, Smokey Bones, Taqueria El Monarca, Trifecta Eatery at Miami Valley Gaming, The Standard, Tortilleria Garcia ( Springfield), Tortilleria Garcia ( Mason), Tortilleria Garcia (Hamilton Ave.), The Ugly Goat Social Club, Veracruz Mexican Grill, and Wishbone Tavern. Cincinnati Taco Week takes place Oct. 11-17. Visit cincytacoweek.com for menus and more info.
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Agave & Rye 635 Madison Ave., Covington; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township The Asian Persuasion: Sticky Rice, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce,Tempura Shrimp, Cilantro, Baby Corn, Bell Pepper, Rice Noodles. The Happy Meal: Salt & Pepper Frieds, Seasoned Ground Beef, Queso, White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Tobacco Onions. The Mama Mia: Noodles, Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce, Shaved Brussels, Cauliflower Florets, Cotija Cheese, Queso Cushion. Photo: Agave & Rye

Agave & Rye

635 Madison Ave., Covington; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township
The Asian Persuasion: Sticky Rice, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce,Tempura Shrimp, Cilantro, Baby Corn, Bell Pepper, Rice Noodles.
The Happy Meal: Salt & Pepper Frieds, Seasoned Ground Beef, Queso, White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Tobacco Onions.
The Mama Mia: Noodles, Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce, Shaved Brussels, Cauliflower Florets, Cotija Cheese, Queso Cushion.
Photo: Agave & Rye
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Arnold's Bar and Grill 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown Short Rib Tacos: Braised Short Rib, Korean BBQ Sauce, Kimchi, and fresh Cilantro. Served on hand-made fresh corn tortillas from Tortelleria Garcia. Adobo Veggie Tacos: Cauliflower and Mushroom Adobo, Pickled Red Onions, Karrikin Tequila Lime Crema, Cilantro. Served on hand-made fresh corn tortillas from Tortelleria Garcia. Photo: Arnold's Bar and Grill

Arnold's Bar and Grill

210 E. Eighth St., Downtown
Short Rib Tacos: Braised Short Rib, Korean BBQ Sauce, Kimchi, and fresh Cilantro. Served on hand-made fresh corn tortillas from Tortelleria Garcia.
Adobo Veggie Tacos: Cauliflower and Mushroom Adobo, Pickled Red Onions, Karrikin Tequila Lime Crema, Cilantro. Served on hand-made fresh corn tortillas from Tortelleria Garcia.
Photo: Arnold's Bar and Grill
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Bebo's Artisan Burgers + Frappes 29 E. Court St., Downtown // Take-Out Available Bebo’s Taco Burger: Burger patty, taco blend cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle aioli, fried tortilla strips, cilantro crema on chalupa flat bread. Pollo al Carbon Taco (Chicken Carbon): Charcoal chicken, onion, green salsa, cilantro, on soft tortilla. Turkey Chorizo Taco: Turkey chorizo, lettuce, spicy ranch, cilantro, sour cream, on soft tortilla. Vegetarian option available with chickpea beans. Photo: Bebo's Artisan Burgers + Frappes

Bebo's Artisan Burgers + Frappes

29 E. Court St., Downtown // Take-Out Available
Bebo’s Taco Burger: Burger patty, taco blend cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle aioli, fried tortilla strips, cilantro crema on chalupa flat bread.
Pollo al Carbon Taco (Chicken Carbon): Charcoal chicken, onion, green salsa, cilantro, on soft tortilla.
Turkey Chorizo Taco: Turkey chorizo, lettuce, spicy ranch, cilantro, sour cream, on soft tortilla. Vegetarian option available with chickpea beans.
Photo: Bebo's Artisan Burgers + Frappes
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El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill 940 Pavilion St., Mount Adams All Taco Special: Steak, pastor, carnitas, chicken, chorizo, birria, fish and shrimp. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Karrikin Blaze House Margarita Photo: El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

940 Pavilion St., Mount Adams
All Taco Special: Steak, pastor, carnitas, chicken, chorizo, birria, fish and shrimp.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Karrikin Blaze House Margarita
Photo: El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill
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El Vaquero 1061 Reading Road, Mason // Take-Out Available Tacos De Carnitas: Roasted pork with special mango & pineapple sauce topped with cilantro and onion. Tacos De Tinga: Shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers topped with lettuce tomato and feta cheese. Tacos De Carne Asada: Angus steak topped with cilantro and onion. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Jumbo Skinny Karrikin Margarita Photo: El Vaquero

El Vaquero

1061 Reading Road, Mason // Take-Out Available
Tacos De Carnitas: Roasted pork with special mango & pineapple sauce topped with cilantro and onion.
Tacos De Tinga: Shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers topped with lettuce tomato and feta cheese.
Tacos De Carne Asada: Angus steak topped with cilantro and onion.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Jumbo Skinny Karrikin Margarita
Photo: El Vaquero
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Frida 602 Main St., Covington Brussels Sprouts Taco: Crispy Brussels Sprouts topped with smoked peanut salsa. Photo: Frida

Frida

602 Main St., Covington
Brussels Sprouts Taco: Crispy Brussels Sprouts topped with smoked peanut salsa.
Photo: Frida
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop 165 W. McMillan St., Clifton // Take-Out Available Shredded Chicken Taco: Shredded chicken served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta. Seasoned Ground Beef Taco: Seasoned ground beef served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta. Fried Avocado Taco: Fried avocado slices served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta. Photo: Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

165 W. McMillan St., Clifton // Take-Out Available
Shredded Chicken Taco: Shredded chicken served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta.
Seasoned Ground Beef Taco: Seasoned ground beef served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta.
Fried Avocado Taco: Fried avocado slices served on a soft corn tortilla and topped with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and feta.
Photo: Fuzzy's Taco Shop
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Lalo Chino Latino 26 W. Court St., Downtown Asian Pork Taco: Grilled pork, cucumber, carrot, jalapenos, cilantro aioli. Tofu Meatball Taco: Tofu, jicama, onions, tomatoes salsa, cilantro. Chicken Tinga Taco: Shredded chicken, onions, cilantro, lettuce, queso fresco. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $12 for 3 tacos and a Karri-Lalo Margarita; $6 Karrikin Margarita Fizz Photo: Lalo Chino Latino

Lalo Chino Latino

26 W. Court St., Downtown
Asian Pork Taco: Grilled pork, cucumber, carrot, jalapenos, cilantro aioli.
Tofu Meatball Taco: Tofu, jicama, onions, tomatoes salsa, cilantro.
Chicken Tinga Taco: Shredded chicken, onions, cilantro, lettuce, queso fresco.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $12 for 3 tacos and a Karri-Lalo Margarita; $6 Karrikin Margarita Fizz
Photo: Lalo Chino Latino
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Lucius Q 1131 Broadway St., Pendleton BBQ Tacos: Join us for a different taco each day! MON: Pulled pork w/ queso corn and pickled red onion & jalapeno. TUES: Smoked brisket w/ black bean & corn salsa and cotija cheese. WED: Burnt ends w/ jalapeno slaw & pickled red onion. THURS: Pulled pork w/ smoked tomato corn salsa & pickled red onion. FRI: Korean BBQ pork w/ slaw & pickled red onion. SAT: Smoked pork belly w/ chimichurri, ‘Bama white, & pickled red onion. SUN: Tacos al pastor w/ jalapeno adobo lime crema & crushed Takis Fuego. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $4 Zoe’s Margarita Photo: Lucius Q

Lucius Q

1131 Broadway St., Pendleton
BBQ Tacos: Join us for a different taco each day!
MON: Pulled pork w/ queso corn and pickled red onion & jalapeno.
TUES: Smoked brisket w/ black bean & corn salsa and cotija cheese.
WED: Burnt ends w/ jalapeno slaw & pickled red onion.
THURS: Pulled pork w/ smoked tomato corn salsa & pickled red onion.
FRI: Korean BBQ pork w/ slaw & pickled red onion.
SAT: Smoked pork belly w/ chimichurri, ‘Bama white, & pickled red onion.
SUN: Tacos al pastor w/ jalapeno adobo lime crema & crushed Takis Fuego.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $4 Zoe’s Margarita
Photo: Lucius Q
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Mazunte Mercado & Catering 6216 Madison Road, Madisonville // Take-Out Available Chorizo Taco: Ground spiced pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, and smoked red chile salsa. Veggie Taco: Sauteed mushroom and/or zucchini in a corn tortilla with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja, fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, goat cheese. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Tamarind Margarita $7 Photo: Mazunte

Mazunte Mercado & Catering

6216 Madison Road, Madisonville // Take-Out Available
Chorizo Taco: Ground spiced pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, and smoked red chile salsa.
Veggie Taco: Sauteed mushroom and/or zucchini in a corn tortilla with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja, fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, goat cheese.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Tamarind Margarita $7
Photo: Mazunte
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Mazunte Taqueria 5207 Madison Road, Madisonville // Take-Out Available Chorizo Taco: Ground spiced pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, and smoked red chile salsa. Veggie Taco: Sauteed mushroom and/or zucchini in a corn tortilla topped with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja, fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, and goat cheese. Photo: Mazunte

Mazunte Taqueria

5207 Madison Road, Madisonville // Take-Out Available
Chorizo Taco: Ground spiced pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, and smoked red chile salsa.
Veggie Taco: Sauteed mushroom and/or zucchini in a corn tortilla topped with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja, fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée, and goat cheese.
Photo: Mazunte
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Mazunte Centro 611 Main St., Downtown // Take-Out Available Al Pastor Taco: Spit-roasted pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, pineapple salsa, and pickled manzano chiles. Calabaza Taco: Roasted zucchini in a corn tortilla topped with avocado salsa, rajas, and ricotta cheese. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Tamarind Margarita $7 Photo: Mazunte

Mazunte Centro

611 Main St., Downtown // Take-Out Available
Al Pastor Taco: Spit-roasted pork in a corn tortilla with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, pineapple salsa, and pickled manzano chiles.
Calabaza Taco: Roasted zucchini in a corn tortilla topped with avocado salsa, rajas, and ricotta cheese.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Tamarind Margarita $7
Photo: Mazunte
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The Hearth at Karrikin 3717 Jonlen Drive, Fairfax Short Rib Taco: Braised short rib with guajillo salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro on a corn tortilla. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $2.00 Tacos and $6.00 Blaze Cocktails — Karrikin Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita, Strawberry Sage Margarita or Un Poco Loco. Photo: Karrikin Spirits Co.

The Hearth at Karrikin

3717 Jonlen Drive, Fairfax
Short Rib Taco: Braised short rib with guajillo salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $2.00 Tacos and $6.00 Blaze Cocktails — Karrikin Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita, Strawberry Sage Margarita or Un Poco Loco.
Photo: Karrikin Spirits Co.
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Mesa Loca 2645 Erie Ave., Hyde Park Carnitas Taco With Agave Infused Verde Salsa: Pork Confit, Pickled Cabbage, White Onion, Agave Infused Salsa Verde. Cojita Cheese On Corn Tortilla. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: All Karrikin Products will be on special pricing Photo: Mesa Loca

Mesa Loca

2645 Erie Ave., Hyde Park
Carnitas Taco With Agave Infused Verde Salsa: Pork Confit, Pickled Cabbage, White Onion, Agave Infused Salsa Verde. Cojita Cheese On Corn Tortilla.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: All Karrikin Products will be on special pricing
Photo: Mesa Loca
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Mi Cozumel 11700 Princeton Pike Road, Springdale Taco Luchador: Soft flour tortilla, grilled chicken, grilled onions, grilled fresh jalapeños, sour cream. Birria Taco: Seasoned corn tortilla, Manchego cheese, birria and birria broth, cilantro, onions. Mushroom Azada Street Taco: Corn tortilla, grilled and seasoned mushrooms, onions, cilantro, lime. Photo: Mi Cozumel

Mi Cozumel

11700 Princeton Pike Road, Springdale
Taco Luchador: Soft flour tortilla, grilled chicken, grilled onions, grilled fresh jalapeños, sour cream.
Birria Taco: Seasoned corn tortilla, Manchego cheese, birria and birria broth, cilantro, onions.
Mushroom Azada Street Taco: Corn tortilla, grilled and seasoned mushrooms, onions, cilantro, lime.
Photo: Mi Cozumel
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Olla Taqueria Gutierrez 302 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Covington // Take-Out Available Pollo Asado: Corn tortilla filled with pollo asado (marinated grilled chicken) cilantro onion and a side of red and green salsa a slice of lime. Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Spicy Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita Photo: Olla Taqueria Gutierrez

Olla Taqueria Gutierrez

302 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Covington // Take-Out Available
Pollo Asado: Corn tortilla filled with pollo asado (marinated grilled chicken) cilantro onion and a side of red and green salsa a slice of lime.
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Spicy Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
Photo: Olla Taqueria Gutierrez
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Slatts Pub 4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash Cincinnati’s Best Taco: Soft flour tortilla stuffed with curry cabbage slaw and your choice of blackened tilapia, carnitas, or pulled chicken. Topped with homemade pico de gallo and spicy aioli (no mix and match). Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $10 Karrikin Margarita and 3 tacos Photo: Slatts

Slatts Pub

4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash
Cincinnati’s Best Taco: Soft flour tortilla stuffed with curry cabbage slaw and your choice of blackened tilapia, carnitas, or pulled chicken. Topped with homemade pico de gallo and spicy aioli (no mix and match).
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: $10 Karrikin Margarita and 3 tacos
Photo: Slatts
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The Establishment 2900 Wasson Road, Hyde Park Mahi Mahi Taco: Grilled Mahi Mahi and house-made Mango Salsa with an Avocado Ranch. Spicy Pork Taco with a house-made Pineapple Salsa Chicken Street Taco with Black Bean Corn Salsa and a Honey Sriracha Sour Cream Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Karrikin Margarita on the Rocks Photo: The Establishment

The Establishment

2900 Wasson Road, Hyde Park
Mahi Mahi Taco: Grilled Mahi Mahi and house-made Mango Salsa with an Avocado Ranch.
Spicy Pork Taco with a house-made Pineapple Salsa
Chicken Street Taco with Black Bean Corn Salsa and a Honey Sriracha Sour Cream
Karrikin Blaze Tequila Special: Karrikin Margarita on the Rocks
Photo: The Establishment
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The Standard 434 Main St., Covinvgton Smoked Pork Taco: Smoked Pork Taco with pineapple salsa Photo: The Standard

The Standard

434 Main St., Covinvgton
Smoked Pork Taco: Smoked Pork Taco with pineapple salsa
Photo: The Standard
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Tortilleria Garcia 5917 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; 11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale // Take-Out Available Carnitas: Slow cooked pork shoulder served on fresh homemade corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime and your choice of fresh salsa. Chicken taco: Freshly pulled from our delicious rotisserie chicken served on fresh homemade corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime, and your choice of fresh salsa. Potato poblano (vegetarian option): Sautéed onions and peppers and potatoes on a fresh homemade corn tortillas, topped with cheese, pico de Gallo, cilantro, and our freshly made guacamole. Photo: Tortilleria Garcia

Tortilleria Garcia

5917 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; 11774 Springfield Pike, Springdale // Take-Out Available
Carnitas: Slow cooked pork shoulder served on fresh homemade corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime and your choice of fresh salsa.
Chicken taco: Freshly pulled from our delicious rotisserie chicken served on fresh homemade corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime, and your choice of fresh salsa.
Potato poblano (vegetarian option): Sautéed onions and peppers and potatoes on a fresh homemade corn tortillas, topped with cheese, pico de Gallo, cilantro, and our freshly made guacamole.
Photo: Tortilleria Garcia
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