Nada - Cincinnati

Name: Nada - Cincinnati
Address: 600 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 721-6232
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

5687 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 76 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, 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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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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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KellyB
Key West
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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SueL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Matt
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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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katiedap
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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RandolphS
Cincinnati
112 reviews
vip
4.0
112 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BiancaM
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
The food was very expensive and the portions were small. The service was super slow and they did nothing to try to remedy it.
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Steacy
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Drinks were great- tried both the spicy margarita and pineapple mojito Appetizers- ordered the salsa trio, the “kreeper” was easily the tables favorite and would just order a full size portion of that one in the future Entrees- Slightly disappointed in my choice of the “carmelized” cauliflower tacos… the cauliflower was essentially raw and cold, just seared to appear cooked… nothing close to carmelized like I was expecting. However, two people at our table ordered enchiladas and those would be worth ordering. Both the chicken and seafood were good. Service- had a good, attentive waitress. Even during a busy dinner time she was timely and stayed on top of our drinks. Overall- will probably eat there again, the location is convenient for any downtown event … but not my favorite restaurant in the city.
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Jimmy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service and delicious food. A perfect spot for a business lunch downtown.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The food was excellent! The cook staff completed our order quickly and correctly (slow time of the day). Our waitress was very polite and attentive. We will definitely be eating here again!
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Nico
Cincinnati
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
Service was very bad for brunch, especially given there were only 4-5 tables seated in the ENTIRE PLACE. It was a ghost town. We ordered chips and salsa app, and it took at least 15 minutes to get to us. The waiter hinted something was going on in the back kitchen. When main food came, part of the order was wrong; then we waited a while for the corrected food. We were told a food item would be comped due to the inconvenience, and when the receipt was brought to us it was still on there. So then we had to wait for the receipt to be corrected. Food was delicious as always. However, won’t ever be back for brunch again.
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KalynH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A very nice looking, well tasting, fairly priced restaurant
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gundy57
Minneapolis
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was in Cincinnati for a meeting. Read reviews, which is why I tried Nada. I ate there twice. The first time was a Tuesday night, around 7:00. The restaurant was pretty full and noisy. I ordered crispy brussel sprouts and crispy potatoes. The brussel sprouts were some of the best I've ever had. Pineapple jarrito, had never tried before, wouldn't order again. Service was excellent, friendly & attentive server - who answered questions honestly about the menu. Friday for lunch I brought 3 co-workers. We ordered the crispy brussels and the jalapeno cheddar cornbread to share - DELISH! Between the 4 of us: pork pastor lunch tacos, chicken tacos, and a chicken enchilada. Not as good as our apps, but everyone liked their food. My chicken taco had a piece of something fatty/chewy that I couldn't eat. The iced tea was really good. Nada Lemonade tasted 'great' per my co-worker. Good amount of food for lunchtime - not too much, but certainly enough. We all finished our meals. I would eat here every time I visit Cincinnati. Friendly staff, delicious food. Nice outdoor seating.
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TekeiaH
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Wonderful environment and even better service!
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SalekW
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
The server tried her best, it was very busy. We waited 20 minutes for our drinks, and even longer for our order to be taken. The food was decent and we enjoyed it. Unfortunately, our view included a full on view of the loud kitchen line. As things started to slow down, the manager came to check on us, asking how everything was. But this was long after we finished our meal. We managed to get a 2nd drink after a very long wait, and our water needed refilled but this did not happen. Nice effort by staff and overall an okay experience, but we will most likely not return next year when we visit Cincinnati again.
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AmandaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food4service2ambience5
The food was good but I wish there was more. The portion sizes are small. The guacamole and ceviche so good! I love the cauliflower tacos, too. The best thing about the meal was the dessert. The churros are the best churros I have ever had. Light and fluffy with a great caramel sauce to dip. I do not recommend the tres leches. It is a deconstructed tres leches with a cupcake… apparently tastes good but you should be warned.
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Nada - Cincinnati is rated 4.4 stars by 5687 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

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, 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

Nada - Cincinnati

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Chips & Salsa

Braised Chicken Enchiladas

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