Mita's

Name: Mita's
Address: 501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 421-6482
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2731 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Top Tags:

Mita's, the second restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jose Salazar is named after his Colombian grandmother, his "Mita". The beautiful 130 seat restaurant designed by MSA Architects is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at the corner of Fifth and Race Streets on the ground floor of the 84.51 Building. . Mita's eclectic, farm inspired menu focuses on both the traditional and modern foods and beverages of Spain and Latin America, with tapas, ceviches, cured hams, cheeses and large plates.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 421-6482
Website
http://www.mitas.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Salazar
Private party facilities
The Havana Room, our semi-private dining room, accommodates up to 30 guests. Please give us a call at 513.421.6482 or inquire via email: reservations@mitas.co.
Private party contact
Caroline Green: (513) 421-6482

Location
501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Fifth Street
Parking details
We recommend parking in the 84.51 garage, located in the building above us, with entrances on 5th and 6th Street. There are several other garages available nearby, as well as limited street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Best Restaurants in Cincinnati

Popular dishes

Manchego
cow, sheep and goat's milk, sharp and semi-firm; La Mancha, Spain
Garrotxa
goat's milk, semi-firm, smooth, hints of herbs and nuts; Catalonia, Spain
Cabra al' Romero
goat's milk, semi-soft, rubbed with rosemary, tangy flavor; Murcia, Spain
Mahon
cow's milk, semi-soft with a mild and nutty flavor; Minorca, Spain
Murcia al' Vino
goat's milk, semi-soft, soaked in red wine; Murcia, Spain
Smokin' Goat
goat's milk, semi-soft, smoked over birch wood giving it a rich, buttery flavor; Canarias, Spain
Monte Enebro
goat's milk, salty, lactic and earthy, ash and mold exterior, similar to a blue; Castilla Y Leon, Spain
Valdeon
cow and goat's milk, creamy blue, sweet, spicy and earthy; Leon, Spain

Vegetales

Vegetables

Pan con Aceite de Oliva y Salsa Romesco$8.00
local breads served with extra virgin olive oil and sauce romesco
Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos$12.00
goat cheese stuffed piquillo peppers, sherry gastrique
Patatas Bravas$12.00
fried potato wedges tossed in spicy pimenton oil, aioli
Tostones y Guacamole$13.00
twice-fried plantains tossed in garlic butter served with crushed avocado dip
Ensalada Mixta$13.00
farm greens salad, shaved fennel, stone fruit, guindilla peppers, marcona almonds, peach vinaigrette, mint
Ensalada de Jicama y Mango$14.00
jicama & green mango salad, watercress, frisée, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette

Pez / Mariscos

Fish / Seafood

Ceviche del Dia*$19.00
raw "catch of the day," concord grapes, green grapes, black radish, chilies, chives
Ceviche de Camarones$18.00
poached rock shrimp, jicama, cucumber, cilantro, passion fruit leche de tigre, corn nuts
Pintxo de Camarones$16.00
shrimp skewer a la plancha on baguette with green apple-shallot vinaigrette and iberico ham bits
Pulpo$18.00
spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, potato foam, pimenton
Pozole Verde con Mariscos$22.00
seafood & hominy stew with lobster, shrimp, squid, red snapper, cilantro & avocado

Carne

Meat

Muslos de Pollo$16.00
confit chicken thighs, sweet potato muhammara, walnuts, pmegranate
Empanadas de Res con Pique (2)$12.00
beef short rib hand pies, cilantro-chili sauce
Bocadillos de Hamburguesa (2)*$13.00
grass-fed beef sliders, mahon cheese, pickles, crispy serrano ham, aioli, brioche bun
Tacos de Barriga de Cerdo (2)$14.00
ried pork belly, citrus gastrique, habanero slaw, huitlacoche mayo, house made blue corn tortillas
Carne Asada$27.00
roasted sakura farms wagyu sirloin, sauteed greens, mojo canario, olivada

Large Plate

Our signature large format dish is served family style

Paella Valenciana$63.00
10" paella: calaspara rice, saffron, clams, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, octopus. Please allow approximately 45 Minutes for this preparation

What 2,731 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Best Food
Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Best Food
Cincinnati
Innovative

2,731 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great experience and great date night location
Is this helpful?
SR
SRDmont
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is delicious and we appreciate the efficiency since we had a show to run to! Can't wait to return!
Is this helpful?
KL
KateL
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. Waitress had amazing recommendations and was so kind!
Is this helpful?
MN
MelissaN
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved our meal at Mita’s. Personable service, warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was super tasty and we loved the inspired wines by the glass.
Is this helpful?
NE
NedE
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful variety options . Great Spanish wine offerings
Is this helpful?
FN
FancyNancy
Washington DC
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous evening! The best restaurant in Cincinnati. Juan our waiter was so helpful and spot on with his suggestions. 🥰
Is this helpful?
C
Cincymomof5
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable as always. The service, food, atmosphere, and value are always on point. It’s a fun experience sharing the food with your friends and family.
Is this helpful?
AD
AmyD
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the evening out. Had fun trying lots of different dishes, each one prepared wonderfully and delicious. Took our 15 year old son and 3 of his friends for his birthday and they took great care of us and even brought the boys a special birthday treat. Can't wait to go back, Mita's never disappoints!
Is this helpful?
TN
TonyN
Cincinnati
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. The service, the food, all of it. Highly recommended!!!
Is this helpful?
KL
KateL
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you like tapas, or want to try them, go to the best in the city :) and definitely get the tostones and the shrimp ceviche with passionfruit.
Is this helpful?
CB
ChrisB
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place to dine in Cincinnati. Easily accommodates my wife's dairy allergy, has excellent cocktails, wines, and the food is amazing. Highly recommend the patatas bravas, carne asada, and bread with romesco and olive oil. Will be back again for sure!
Is this helpful?
KS
KirkS
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasantly surprised with the variety of dishes and each was amazing. Aaron was exceptional in covering the menu and wine selection. Definitely a unique place in downtown Cincinnati!
Is this helpful?
H
Hgillispie
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was excellent. Great flavors and high quality. Our service was probably the slowest we have ever had at Mita's. It wasn't clear if our hostess had to many tables or just wasn't very attentive. We would visit again but was a bit disappointing.
Is this helpful?
DB
DanaB
Orlando
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
It was ok. I might try again but would order different next time. Paella was super salty and slightly overcooked. With that said they were slammed and our server seemed to have a large area.
Is this helpful?
RM
RobM
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. I loved being able to cap the meal with a nice carajillo.
Is this helpful?
H
Harry
Cincinnati
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
The tapas were hit and miss. Of 10 - 1 was great, 3 were okay and the rest were meh. Great service, cool ambience - just the quality of the food is not in line with the cost.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dani, our server, was excellent! Very nice place, great food and dessert.
Is this helpful?
SB
SteveB
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We dined there Wednesday 11/8 with another couple while the service (Kane our server) was nice. If I’m being honest our cost for entire meal $300 was pricey.
Is this helpful?
GY
GinaY
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a beautiful restaurant without being over the top, was roomy though very busy with a low buzz of conversation and tasteful music. The overall feel was comfortable, relaxed but all the extraordinary service of a famous restaurant. Very friendly, too. Wide range of beverages and the food was incredible. An excellent, indulgent experience!
Is this helpful?
CB
ChristaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mita's food is one of a kind. Delightful and delicious.
Is this helpful?
RH
RichH
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent tapas in nice surroundings, right in downtown Cincinnati. Friendly service and great atmosphere. All around I would recommend Mita’s strongly. My only gripe is that a couple of the tapas were overly salty for my liking - the patatas bravas, in particular. Minor quibble relative to a highly enjoyable culinary experience
Is this helpful?
JS
JacobS
Cleveland
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was fantastic. Great service. Great food. Second time I’ve been and it will not be the last.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was top notch. Lovely atmosphere
Is this helpful?
P
Peter
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance and food were delightful. The service was just plain outstanding!
Is this helpful?
KN
KevinN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could not have been a better experience. We will definitely be back.
Is this helpful?
KB
KBfoodlover
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful ambiance. My server Belle was outstanding. Timely service and great recommendations. Loved dining here!
Is this helpful?
MK
McKenzie
Louisville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, fabulous food! Highly recommend Mita's!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTableUser
Cincinnati
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat here often and have never been disappointed! Highly recommend!
Is this helpful?
BG
BonnieG
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious, well prepared and beautifully served. Liked the way the food was served - as it became ready. Waiter was excellent, explained dishes, answered questions, and wanted to know our schedule - if we needed to leave at a certain time. We will definitely return!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We shared several small plates and every single dish was delicious! While it was pretty busy, we didn’t have a long wait. The staff was pleasant and professional. We’ll definitely be back.
Is this helpful?
RK
RobinK
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food is amazing! We tried 9 different items and loved them all. Service was good and well paced except desserts took a little longer.
Is this helpful?
c
christianl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding Food and Service! Wonderful atmosphere!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always. We ordered several tapas & the Pinot noir. Perfect!
Is this helpful?
MM
MichaelM
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice dining experience. Broad choices of chef crafted appetizers.
Is this helpful?
CW
ChrisWood
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Snagged some last minute reservations, as we have wanted to try Mita's for quite some time. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Juan was an excellent server. When we asked for recommendations, he gave glowing (and accurate) reviews of his favorite dishes. We ended up trying the Pimentos Piquillo Rellenos, the Pan, Ceviche de Camarones, the Croquettes and the Tacos. The staff coursed our dishes well. The stars, in my opinion, were the sauces. The Romesco sauce with the Pan was smooth, sweet, and smoky; the Leche de Tigre with the ceviche was freshand tart with a subtle heat; and I just wanted spoonfuls of the the Aji Amarillo Aioli served with the croquettes. So good, I used the aioli with the tacos. For dessert, we had the tres leches and the chocolate tarta. If you have to decide between the two, pick the tarta. Rich on its own, but the dulce de leche and cinnamon whipped cream made for wonderful accoutrements. Best meal I've had outside of Santa Fe or NYC in recent memory, but half the price. Cincinnati truly has a gem in Mita's.
Is this helpful?
MP
MichaelP
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
OVerall food was good and interesting. Salmon ceviche was a bit disappointing.
Is this helpful?
PC
PeggyC
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous flavors and a really good value! No problem with hearing conversation. We loved it!
Is this helpful?
AC
AnneC
Cincinnati
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my second time at Mitas And this experience was even better even though the first one was fantastic. My girlfriends and I started behind the eight ball because I messed up our reservation and got there 30 minutes after when it actually was. They kindly accommodated us. On top of that we had theater tickets 60 minutes after we got there, so we were a little rushed. Our waitress was so kind, pushed the food through, and we had the most incredible meal. Everything was as good as the next. We tried to rate our favorites from top to bottom, and we couldn’t because they were all amazing. Service and food were top-notch and I would highly recommend going there!
Is this helpful?
D
Delicious
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food good drink clean great desert fun place to eat
Is this helpful?
JS
JSCS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Holy crap, the Pork Belly Tacos. They put this place above and beyond. For a tapas restaurant, I’m just going to get 4 plates of those for myself 11/10
Is this helpful?

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mita's using the Order Online button.

Mita's is rated 4.8 stars by 2731 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

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
Fifth Street
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We recommend parking in the 84.51 garage, located in the building above us, with entrances on 5th and 6th Street. There are several other garages available nearby, as well as limited street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Salazar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mitas.co/
Phone number
(513) 421-6482
Private party facilities
The Havana Room, our semi-private dining room, accommodates up to 30 guests. Please give us a call at 513.421.6482 or inquire via email: reservations@mitas.co.
Private party contact
Caroline Green: (513) 421-6482

Featured in

Best Restaurants in Cincinnati

Mita's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Cincinnati

Patatas Bravas

Tostones y Guacamole

Ceviche de Camarones

Embutidos

Jamón Serrano (35g)$14.00

Jamón Ibérico (25g)$26.00

Conservas | MKT Price

Light Bites / Bocaditos

Conserva de Hongos$9.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas Y Murcia Al Vino$9.00

Pimientos Shishito$9.00

Quesos

Manchego

Garrotxa

Cabra al' Romero

Mahon

Murcia al' Vino

Smokin' Goat

Monte Enebro

Valdeon

Vegetales

Pan con Aceite de Oliva y Salsa Romesco$8.00

Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos$12.00

Patatas Bravas$12.00

Tostones y Guacamole$13.00

Ensalada Mixta$13.00

Ensalada de Jicama y Mango$14.00

Pez / Mariscos

Ceviche del Dia*$19.00

Ceviche de Camarones$18.00

Pintxo de Camarones$16.00

Pulpo$18.00

Pozole Verde con Mariscos$22.00

Carne

Muslos de Pollo$16.00

Empanadas de Res con Pique (2)$12.00

Bocadillos de Hamburguesa (2)*$13.00

Tacos de Barriga de Cerdo (2)$14.00

Carne Asada$27.00

Large Plate

Paella Valenciana$63.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Mita's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mita's restaurant rated?

Is Mita's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

Best Restaurants in Cincinnati