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Nada - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Nada - Cincinnati

4.4
4.4
5697 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
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Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, and their first east coast installment in North Bethesda, MD. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 721-6232
  • Website
    http://eatdrinknada.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Kratzer
  • Private party facilities
    Nada - Cincinnati offers multiple options for private functions, from our Private Dining Room, to our second level bar, to our upstairs landing plus the private bar, or the entire second level. Each space can be customized to your event.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Koloc, Event Coordinator: (513) 439-9002
  • Location
    600 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet is $10.00 located on Sixth Street right before you cross Walnut Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

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  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

5,697 Reviews

  1. SaumyaS

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nada is our celebration spot! The food and drinks are always great.

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  2. FoodieGirl

    Cincinnati

    35 reviews

    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I haven’t been here in years and boy has this place gone down hill. Food was terrible with small portions and the service was so slow. Won’t be going back.

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  3. Diningdiva

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came in prior to MNF Bengals game and it help kick off a great night. We ordered margaritas and our Brussels were delicious especially with the carrot purée, always have room for the sweet jalapeño cornbread and the quesadilla and chicken tacos always so tasty. After dinner we strolled to the stadium for a Bengals win. Nada is one of our downtown favorites

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  4. Valicia

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the ambiance, vibe, drinks and most importantly food at Nada! I had a great time I will definitely will return!

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  5. stansbdp

    Cincinnati

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3rd time I’ve eaten here recently and have had the best experiences! The margaritas are amazing!!! Al Pastor tacos were excellent!

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  6. EllaS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    I went to celebrate with my friends for my birthday. The waiter knew it was my birthday at the beginning of the meal. We placed an order for drinks, chips, salsa and queso. We watched every other table that got there before us get their apps. Finally 35 minutes later, we received our appetizers, but still no drinks. We placed our food order with our app order. It took over an hour and a half to get our food and when it came, they brought it to two other tables before ours. We ate our food, and then our waiter came over and put a tray of churros on the table and said happy birthday, which was nice. He never asked if we needed anything else, etc. then dropped off our checks. Start to finish we were there for 3 hours. It was a terrible service experience, it appeared to be due to short staffing.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Good was very late. We arrived at 6 for dinner to get to a 7:30 show at the Aronoff. Food arrived at 7:15 very late.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Slow to receive one mixed drink, a coke and some chips and salsa.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We hadn’t been in a couple years. The menu was very scaled back and the choices were scarce and mediocre. Nothing looked enticing. The service was slow, (there was a kids show and lots of families in their defense) and the food was so disappointing. It was like good bar food, not the Nada we remember. I wish them much success, but we won’t be going back.

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  10. DoubleZ

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely stellar service. We came before a show and our server made sure to ask what time everything started to ensure she helped us time our meal. Food and drinks were delicious and very kid friendly.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    It took almost 25 mins to get drinks after we ordered them. We asked for corn tortillas, the kitchen brought Flour. The soft corn tortillas they replaced them with were stale. They weren’t very warm and you couldn’t bite through them. The rest of the food was actually good, but the service timing and the tortillas were a disaster.

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  12. KellyB

    Key West

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience2
    Thought it would have been better for the price. My cauliflower in the caramelized cauliflower tacos was not fully cooked. There was very little in the tacos, mostly tortilla. The drinks were mediocre and way over priced. We were seated far too close to the tables on both sides of us, felt like we were on a triple date.

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  13. SueL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love using OpenTable. They save your reservations because there was a wreck on 75 for half an hour. Great experience.

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  14. Matt

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food was rather disappointing compared to past visits. The cauliflower tacos were far below the quality expected from past visits to Nada. The cauliflower was basically raw and crunchy. It was not worth the price paid for it. The other disappointment was the portion of guacamole for the price paid. However, the Brussels Sprouts were fantastic and the outdoor seating very fun. Based on the small portions and high price for what now seems like a risk on quality of food, we will probably have to choose elsewhere.

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  15. katiedap

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience! The guac is a must. We also thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails. Our server, Alex, was very friendly and knowledgeable! We’ll definitely be back.

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  16. MarjieS

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    I love Nada, but this visit was not up to my usual expectations. Our service was very slow. We were a party of 6. They brought everyone’s drinks to the table except one and the server didn’t come back for at least 15 minutes with her drink. The food took a while and when it came out my tacos were cold and the soft shell was hard and chewy. Very disappointed

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  17. Amazing

    Cincinnati

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Food was good. Service and ambiance was just ok. Reserved for proximity to Aronoff

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  18. JudyK

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great from the prompt service to the great food. Good prices. The only downside was that it was pretty loud.

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  19. Tabwags14

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere after seeing a play at the Aronoff.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. I made a reservation for 2 and unfortunately we were placed back in the corner inside. I understand having to accommodate, but it was not as nice. Our waiter was very pleasant yet forgetful of things we asked for. All that being said, the food made up for it which is the most important part!

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  21. AuntKimmy

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The salsa, queso, and guacamole are all fantastic. We got fajitas and tacos. All were good except the carmelized cauliflower. The cauliflower was barely browned and was basically raw. They also had very little goat cheese on them. It was very busy and the service was ok. It took a little long for food to come out, but understandable considering how busy they were.

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  22. Carrie23

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. A little loud but not so much as to distract from the night.

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  23. CincinnatiFoodie

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience, the food was amazing and the service was stellar. I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts appetizer but honestly, everything our party of four ordered was delicious.

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  24. ShellyH

    Cincinnati

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic location- indoor and outdoor seating is all great/scenic/fun. Service was fantastic. Loved our food and Margaritas.

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  25. OliviaV

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    At our girls dinner, we all got to share that we are expecting. Our waiter brought out the sweetest Nada onesies for our babies!

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  26. RandolphS

    Cincinnati

    113 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We were seated promptly when we arrived at our reservation time. We waited nearly 15 minutes before a server came to our table after I asked at the bar if anyone had been assigned to our table. Food excellent and fun place to go before show. Enchiladas were excellent! We will return.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My shrimp fajitas were scorched. It was my first time ordering so I thought that was their version of the shrimp fajitas. On my way out the restaurant, I saw a server bringing someone else’s fajitas out and they looked great and were not scorched.

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  28. MaureenS

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We love Nada the night before a show. Our recent visit was below their normal standard. It took a solid 20 minutes to get our drinks and appetizers and even longer for our meals. The kitchen was out of onions for their Pickled Cucumber Salad (yet they had them for the tacos) so we received cucumbers only. The food was OK but seemed less seasoned than normal. Nada's location makes it ideal for events at the Aronoff but this overall experience leaves us open to consider other options in the area.

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  29. KarenH

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sam was out waiter and was fabulous. He recommended various menu items which weee delish.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    I will NEVER go back!!! We had tickets to the Play. We made a 5:30 reservation thinking we had an hour and 45 minutes to eat. The staff was very nice BUT if your kitchen is understaffed you get those just standing around to help. I had to go to a manager 3x as our food took an hour and ten minutes to come. Waiter kept oooooo no worries food coming. I Woukd have felt better if at the start they would have said let’s get your order in we are short in the kitchen etc. the place was empty when we first arrived. People that came in long after us ate and left and we still had no food. When order came food was wrong. Then the bill was wrong. I finally said I will NEVER be back then the management kicked in. They comped our meal. Too late. I’m sorry but that was a terrible experience eating my meal that I waited forever for in 5 minutes.

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  31. CT1024

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and the food was amazing from appetizers to our dinner.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    I have had good dining experiences here, but not my most recent visit. Food took a very long time to arrive. It was cold. We found a floating foreign body in our carafe of margaritas and the server simply returned the carafe to our table with little or no explanation or apology.

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  33. JERG

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Nada a bunch of times over the years and this time was just as great as all the rest. The food and drinks (margaritas) were stellar as was the ambience sitting outside. Our waiter, Justin, was attentive to our needs and super personable.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    World famous enchiladas are as good as promised, our server was fantastic and the desserts were delicious. Thank you Nada staff! We will be back!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our server was adorable and on top of it! Food was delicious. A great place for a gathering with friends.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    They changed their chips and they are not good! That was the best part about Nada! Limited menu. Took off a bunch of things they used to have. Service was fair. Just not up to par as they used to be.

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  37. Ohvictor

    Cincinnati

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience- couldn’t have been better! The service was on point as was all six dishes we ordered - Margaritas were perfect!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here and I will definitely be back. Karley was a great help for us and she made my girlfriend’s birthday a great success. Her service was amazing!

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  39. HBR4

    Cincinnati

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Been happily going to Nada for years. Sad to see the chips have changed to a nondescript chip from the delicious, stand out chips that I truly feel are part of the Nada brand identity. The jicama was also missing from the quac. The tacos were still delicious and Brittany was very personable and worked hard on the patio through a staff shortage- we were not in a hurry but if we were there’d have been major timing delays from drinks to orders. The times have likely necessitated cutbacks and it was obvious.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Let’s taco bout Nada and my first and last experience there. Save yourself the money and go anywhere else! I had the carne asada tacos and they were terrible. Super salty the steak way over cooked and tough. The presentation left a lot to be desired but overall it represented the taste. My fiancé had the Baja crispy shrimp tacos, he found them soggy and discussing with large chunks of jalapeño. The sides added to our disappointment. The rice and beans are made the lowest quality rice and cooked to a mushy texture. I didn’t see any beans in my beans just a pile of what once may have been black beans. The flavors weren’t horrible so I guess it was a texture thing that killed it for me. The cucumber salad consisted of soft past their prime cucumber with a ton of vinegar and overkill on the onion. The only positive part of the night was the service. Our server was very pleasant, we never had to ask for more water and our food did arrive quickly after ordering. Overall we spent about $100 for 6 awful tacos and a tiny cup of queso and chips. Very disappointing, we expected better.

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Nada - Cincinnati is rated 4.4 stars by 5697 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Google Map for Nada - Cincinnati

600 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is $10.00 located on Sixth Street right before you cross Walnut Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Kratzer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://eatdrinknada.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 721-6232
  • Private party facilities
    Nada - Cincinnati offers multiple options for private functions, from our Private Dining Room, to our second level bar, to our upstairs landing plus the private bar, or the entire second level. Each space can be customized to your event.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Koloc, Event Coordinator: (513) 439-9002

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