Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea

Name: Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea
Address: 1278 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH, United States, 44017
Telephone: (440) 625-6015
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

40 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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A quaint Taco and Tequila bar, just a mile from CLE Hopkins Airport, showcasing handmade margaritas, cocktails & delicious dishes. Our speakeasy vibe features an abundant amount of red lighting & cool décor, centered by a pink florescent bar that highlights hard-to-find tequilas. You'll definitely want to snap a pic in front of our Muy Caliente grass wall to share on your social! Fave dishes include Tina's Tostones, Queso Blanco w/ chorizo, Macho Nachos, Korean & Floridan tacos, & Fried Ice Cream. Our menu is small, but mighty when it comes to quality and flavor! If you love spice you'll want to try our signature Ghost Whisperer tacos~marinated chicken, Ghost Pepper dust, pineapple salsa & queso fresco. We also have over 11 tasty gluten friendly options!

Please Note: We've built our business over the last year from our walk-in guests. For this reason, not all tables are available to reserve. If we are booked, feel free to email us at info@ghostpeppercle.com for further availability.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(440) 625-6015
Website
http://www.ghostpeppercle.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1278 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017
Neighborhood
Olmsted Falls
Cross street
We are located in the Power House Gym Plaza.
Parking details
Public Lot

Salsa with Salted Tortilla Chips*$6.00
choose from house | pineapple salsa | salsa verde
Guacamole with Salted Tortilla Chips*$8.00
choose from house | caramelized mushroom, onion, & thyme | pineapple, jalapeno, & bacon | roasted peanut & hot honey | seasonal guacamole
Queso Blanco*$9.00
queso, scallion, cilantro, jalapeno served with salted corn tortilla chips
Quesadilla$13.00
flatiron steak, caramelized mushrooms and onions, mexican cheeses, pico and salsa verde
Tina's Tostones*$12.00
fried plantains topped with marinated pulled pork, pico, chimichurri and queso fresca
Macho Nacho$11.00
beef, shredded chicken, chorizo, scallion, tomato, queso, cilantro crema
Fried Brussel Sprouts*$10.00
goat cheese, bacon, hot honey
Taquitos (4)*$10.00
corn tortillas, fried, marinated chicken and cheese, crema (available veggie style)
Lobster Ceviche with Tortilla Chips*$12.00
lobster, apple, cucumber, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, mint, avocado, lime

The Tacos

two open faced tacos on warm flour tortillas (may substitute for corn tortilla)

Ghost Whisperer$9.00
marinated chicken, ghost pepper dust, pineapple salsa, queso fresco
Korean*$12.00
flatiron steak, soy glaze, cabbage slaw, scallion, roasted peanut
Floridian*$11.00
blackened grouper, pineapple coconut salsa, queso fresco
Ooh La La*$10.00
caramelized portabella mushroom and onion, cabbage slaw, pico, salsa verde
Mexi$11.00
chorizo, pickled red onion, sunny egg, salsa verde, cojita
Pollo$9.00
marinated chicken, pickled red onion, cabbage slaw, cilantro crema, lime
Classy$9.00
seasoned beef, pico, queso fundido, shredded lettuce
Bubba*$11.00
chili picoso shrimp, lemon, cabbage slaw, cilantro crema
Bistecca$12.00
flatiron steak, cabbage slaw, cilantro crema, roasted corn, cojito
Al Pastor*$11.00
roasted pork, pineapple salsa, onion, cilantro crema

The Sweets

Churro$6.00
crispy fried dough, cinnamon, sugar, hot honey
Fried Ice Cream$8.00
corn flake, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate sauce on a fried sugar flour tortilla

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Hot spot
Cleveland
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MB
MarkB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
A great place - hidden gem A little too much red color lighting inside
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! And the drinks were crafted perfectly!
P
Peke
Cleveland
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Best Tex-Mex since we moved here from Houston. Creative, not standard, and tasty. Quite a list of tequilas and tequila drinks. Pretty loud, we might like the decibles lower, but friendly, lively and one of a kind.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We love finding out about Ghost Pepper. The food was fresh and so tasty.. with exception that the salsa needed a kick of lime or salt. Compared to everything else it was a little bland. But highly recommend!
C
Cole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best tequila list, margs, and tacos in greater-Cleveland area!
P
Paige
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks and service were all great! Not sure I tried something I didn't like.
AC
AliciaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Great staff! Love it!!!' I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you haven't been there yet.
MH
MattH
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What can we say but another awesome dinner at ghost pepper. Drinks,food and staff so friendly.
HC
Hate2Cook
Cleveland
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
I loved the atmosphere of Ghost Pepper. It's a small restaurant with a menu with good variety. Service was Excellent- fast and attentive. The traditional guacamole was made perfect and they offer 3 variations. The chips were salted, seasoned and homemade and not greasy. I was disappointed no salsa came with the chips but I didn't ask for any and they had a separate option to purchase salsa. Pork tacos were too dry, chicken ghost taco was dry, not too spicy but good flavor. Brisket taco was a little greasy but good flavor and lot of beef. I had the blackberry margarita which had fresh berries and great flavor. Overall a good experience and would definitely go back.
GG
GGGG
Cleveland
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Waitress was great. No address on the door and no sign. Drinks were weak. Food was ok for a quick weeknight dinner on the run.
T
Terri
Cleveland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Amazing delicious food!! Definitely be back!! Made a reservation which worked out perfect and didn't have a wait time. The taco deal was great and being a VIP member worked out well! Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about food and drinks.
B
Brett
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
They had a special going and the staff was overwhelmed. Food was great.
CK
CandaceK
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the atmosphere! The Wednesday taco special can’t be beat. Margarita flight discount just added to the great experience! Plus it was taco week in CLE! Yay!
PB
PattyB
Cleveland
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience4
Our first time to Ghost Pepper 🌶️. Upon checking in to our reservation we were told the party before us was still dining and it would be 10-20 minutes. After waiting a bit and with seats available we decided to eat at the bar. The inside decor is paired well with the pepper theme. The service was fast and friendly as the bartender took great care of us. The orange jalapeño margarita hit the spot. We also enjoyed the Barbacoa tacos 🌮 and crunch corn shell was the way to go. Definitely the best tacos we’ve had in NE Ohio in a while. We’ll keep this on list for a return visit.
MH
MattH
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We just can’t get enough of this place. The food and drinks are always fantastic.
BR
BRUCEA
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was fun to try the 3 different margarita's. The food was a bit pricey and nothing special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, awesome atmosphere. We sipped high end tequila and had margarita flights to die for!! Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, delicious margaritas and yummy flavorful tacos. Wonderful server. Wish the prices were a bit lower but otherwise very good.
D
Dwinger
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great place! The queso dip is addicting! I had the Korean taco and the Mexi taco, both were delicious.
t
tiptoe
Cleveland
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Being told soon after sitting down, with a reservation, that we needed to leave after 1 1/2 hours is a very bad first impression. One of our party's beer sat on the bar until we flagged someone down and asked for it to be brought to the table. I had 3 different tacos-it was Wednesday- and they all tasted the same. The margaritas aren't great and are pricey. Won't be back.
MH
MattH
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Back again to our favorite place. Most friendly staff and great atmosphere. Food is always amazing and the drinks are delicious.
LA
LeslieA
Cleveland
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
What a fun place!!! I will say, if you make a reservation, and they are full for the night, your reservation is only good for 90min The atmosphere is awesome! They might be under-staffed, like everyone else, but the staff is so nice. Our server was Danielle - she was awesome !! We tried a margarita flight (on point!!!!), some guac (peanut/honey), some salsa (we had the ghost), the quesadilla and the Bubba tacos. Everything was AMAZING. I have no idea how anyone could say this place is bad.
JJ
JayJ
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here on a suggestion from friends. Staff were incredible, food was outstanding and good value. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!
C
Chris
Cleveland
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful time we had! Amazing food, top notch service and ultra-convenient parking! Fantastic tequila selection too! Highly highly recommend!
MH
MattH
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been coming here for a while now and it just gets better and better every time. The food is amazing and the drinks are fantastic. Ghost Pepper is the best for tacos and tequila come and try it you won’t be disappointed.
KA
KellyA
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Ghost Pepper. We had a nice experience. Food was delicious. We will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great. Was put-off by the fact that when we were seated we were told we could only stay 90 minutes due to so many reservations. At our 90 minute mark we were just finishing and wanted another round of margaritas. Which they did allow us to order. Especially since there were multiple empty tables. The comment came off weird because the restaurant was never packed the whole time we were there. There were always empty tables. Just seems a weird thing to say.
MC
MelissaC
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
It’s great for a photo opp. Very similar to any other taco restaurant. Menu is hard to see in the lighting and shells were a bit stale.
DC
DebyC
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time!Loved the margaritas You will see us again
KG
KGDC
Cleveland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wednesday taco deals are great and they have some new items on the menu. Good flavor, good size, love it. Margaritas flights are nice too if you like mixing and matching.
AD
AdamD
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time trying this place. Service was impeccable. Tried the orange habanero (at the recommendation of our server Kristen) and jalapeno cilantro margaritas and they were both awesome. Salsa and Guacamole were both very good. Lots of guac styles but we went with plain. Both our tacos were on point. Wife got the Classy and I got the Bistecca. You get two total with choice or soft or hard shell. Very filling and generous portions. Manager walked around to check and make sure everything was good. Overall great experience and they have an option to give "Props" to the kitchen for $5, which we opted for. No reason they shouldn't get credit for the experience too. Would definitely go back again!
k
kate
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tacos are delicious, margs are wonderful, the staff is attentive & the place is such a vibe!! This is my go to spot for tacos and margs.
P
Patron1
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Queso is delicious. Drinks are delicious. Tacos were fresh but lacked flavor. Service was great. Ambiance was very cool. Overrall really nice place.
ME
MELE
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here! Super cute place, serve was great, and food/drink were amazing! Cant wait to go back.
m
mirandak
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was nice are reservations was at 8:00 not busy at all. Are waitress was right on with everything.
j
joes
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We wanted to have a place to dine at that wasn’t too crazy and delicious. This is the place! We had one of their tequila flights and their margarita flights. Can’t believe how good they were. Their tacos are delicious and diverse. I love the Mexi which was soft shell, chorizo, vegs and an EGG! My wife got the bistecca. She said the steak, cheese and cabbage (minus the corn) was incredible. No better place for tacos and tequila!!
AL
AnnaLee
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place ! We've been twice now. Both times loved the food and all the flavored margs. Great ambiance and service too. Can't beat this place!
T
Tillikillit
Cleveland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Service was atrocious. One waitress serving 50+ people. Not her fault. Food was bland, meager portions and over priced. Beautiful establishment, poorly staffed and food was less than ok. Zero recommendation.
KB
KellyB
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The manager took excellent care of us after there was some confusion on our table being given
SG
StaceyG
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute little place! Food and drinks were amazing and our service was great!

FAQs

Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea is rated 4.6 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea

1278 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017

Additional information

Cross street
We are located in the Power House Gym Plaza.
Neighborhood
Olmsted Falls
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot

Website
http://www.ghostpeppercle.com/
Phone number
(440) 625-6015

Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

The Starters

Salsa with Salted Tortilla Chips*$6.00

Guacamole with Salted Tortilla Chips*$8.00

Queso Blanco*$9.00

Quesadilla$13.00

Tina's Tostones*$12.00

Macho Nacho$11.00

Fried Brussel Sprouts*$10.00

Taquitos (4)*$10.00

Lobster Ceviche with Tortilla Chips*$12.00

The Tacos

Ghost Whisperer$9.00

Korean*$12.00

Floridian*$11.00

Ooh La La*$10.00

Mexi$11.00

Pollo$9.00

Classy$9.00

Bubba*$11.00

Bistecca$12.00

Al Pastor*$11.00

The Sweets

Churro$6.00

Fried Ice Cream$8.00

What 40 people are saying

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