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

2209 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
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: (855) 767-1563

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

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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

Vegetables / Vegetales

Pan con Aceite de Oliva y Salsa Romesco$8.00
local breads served with extra virgin olive oil and sauce romesco
Aceitunas Aliñadas y Queso Murcia al' Vino$8.00
warm marinated olives and drunken goat cheese
Pimientos Shishito$9.00
blistered shishito peppers, lots of maldon sea salt
Patatas Bravas$10.00
fried potato wedges tossed in spicy pimenton oil, aioli
Alcochofas y Hongos$14.00
sauteed mushrooms and artichoke hearts, ramp-herb hummus, pistachios, espelette, spanish crackers
Tostones y Guacamole$12.00
twice-fried plantains tossed in garlic butter served with crushed avocado dip
Elote Arepa$14.00
cornmeal cake, sweet corn, black garlic mayo, cotija cheese, green coriander, cilantro
Gazpacho de Sandia$12.00
chilled watermelon soup, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled red onions, marcona almonds, black olive crumble
Ensalada Mixta$11.00
farm greens salad, shaved fennel, guindilla peppers, pickled green strawberries, fresh 80 acres farms strawberries, marcona almonds, sherry vinaigrette
Ensalada de Jicama y Mango$12.00
jicama & green mango salad, watercress, frisée, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette

Fish / Seafood - Pez / Mariscos

Ceviche del Dia*$19.00
raw "catch of the day," hibiscus, ginger, red chilies, sweet potato, snow peas, cilantro, red onions
Ceviche de Camarones$18.00
poached rock shrimp, jicama, cucumber, cilantro, passion fruit leche de tigre, corn nuts
Hamachi Tiradito*$19.00
yuzu cured raw yellowtail amberjack, marcona almonds, peaches, ponzu, wasabi, pea tendrils
Pulpo$16.00
spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, potato foam, pimenton
Pozole Verde con Mariscos$22.00
seafood & hominy stew with lobster, shrimp, squid, red snapper, cilantro & avocado
Tacos de Pescado (2)$14.00
beer-battered oregon rockfish, cabbage, pickled sweety drop peppers, paw-paw mayo
Pan con Tomate y Boquerones$12.00
toasted baguette rubbed with garlic and tomatoes, topped with marinated white anchovies

Meat / Carne

Empanadas de Res con Pique (2)$12.00
beef short rib hand pies, cilantro-chili sauce
Pupusa de Chorizo y Curtido$13.00
griddle cake filled with pork sausage, cheese and refried beans, topped with fermented cabbage and chipotle mayo
Bocadillos de Hamburguesa (2)*$13.00
grass-fed beef sliders, mahon cheese, pickles, crispy serrano ham, aioli, brioche bun
Croquettas de Cordero$15.00
braised lamb fritters, mint chimichurri
Brochettes$14.00
black lime-harissa skewered chicken thighs, preserved lemon yogurt, pickled ramps, pistachio dukkah
Carne Adobada$16.00
marinated pork tenderloin over black beans, hominy, and carrots

Racion

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 2,209 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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ErikH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food, great experience. Octopus was absolutely amazing
HD
HappyDiner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Mita's!! As always, it was an amazing dining experience starting with a personable and knowledgeable server, great atmosphere and best of all, every dish was a feast for the eyes and taste buds - truly fresh, fun and delicious. Kudos to the chefs who are masters at their craft. We can't wait to go back.
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muddy
New Orleans
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mita's is a unique topas experience in a great way. Service is excellent and the variety of meal types are something you will not find in many restaurants. Chef Salazar puts a nice Latin twist on the dishes. Give it a try.
SB
SandyB
Cincinnati
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mita’s is such a charming spot!!! Perfect for a date night … with small tapas shareable plates. Makes dining intimate and fun!!!!
7
7477wildcat
Cincinnati
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Not always a fan of small plates dining, but Mita does it the best. Well paced by the server, who was always on point with his recommendations. Some might feel the space to be too large, but I love that conversation is easy. Food well prepared and the 6 or 7 plates we had were very good.
T
Teatimegal
Cincinnati
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful dinner. We sampled a lot of the small dishes. Our favorites- empanadas, sliders, patatas bravas, sautéed mushrooms/artichokes. Everything was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meeting an old friend that came in from NYC. It really showed how Cincinnati has 5 Star dining experiences! Delicious and the staff was amazing!
J
Jeff
Cincinnati
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding. Fantastic flavors, creative kitchen. Small plates allow for exploration and sharing, and not overly priced. Service was attentive and professional. This has become one of our favorite dining spots in Cincinnati.
PH
PattiH
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such great food. Every dish. It’s so much fun to eat here with friends. Order a lot of different dishes and just pass them around.
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Lubanach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner I’ve had in years. Mita’s is a true gem in Cincinnati. Chef Tim McLane is a genius!
LY
LYNETTEH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
IMHO most of the food we ordered was a bit over salted on the top. In the future I will simply ask for the salt to be omitted. Other than my many neurotic personal preferences it was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Staff was extremely knowledgeable and ready with recommendations!
a
amyw
Cincinnati
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for restaurant week and the three course options were perfectly paired. The food is very fresh and unique and the wine selection impressive. I can't wait to go back to try their other menu options. I recommend the rum cake for dessert.
G
Granny
Cincinnati
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great restaurant week dinner -- salmon ceviche, shrimp with garlic and peppers and a delicious rum cake with grilled peaches dessert. Only problem was that they were so busy servers were stretched -- I had to wait a long time to pay my check. But overall it is a great local place to eat -- I go here often and always enjoy it.
J
Jayci
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
We really enjoyed Mita's. We got about 8 different tapas and all of them were very good! Kudos to the chef.
JW
JayW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was extremely professional. I would happily dine here again.
KY
KYKS
Louisville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pickled vegetables were a star! Delicious take on an old fashioned!
AS
AdamS
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good drinks and awesome way to spend a evening dining out.
KH
KatherineH
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing experience at Mira’s for our anniversary. The staff and servers were thoughtful and attentive and added dessert for the occasion. We loved everything we tried.
C
Chris
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding overall
JD
JulieD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening, thank you! Perfect way to spend a birthday celebration!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was incredible we went I celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was another level absolutely incredible and delicious. Loved and would highly recommend! The tappas experience was great and they brought us a cupcake to celebrate our anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious!
TS
TerryS
Austin
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent experience in all aspects! Delicious food and drink (sangria) and outstanding hospitality in a bright, airy atmosphere.
NF
NatiFoodie
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never been disappointed when I’ve dined at Mita’s. Incredible food and service in a central downtown location with easy access to parking. Try the empanadas; they are delicious!
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winelover
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Mita’s! Went there before a show at at Aronoff. The service was outstanding. Seats were comfortable and well spaced. Great variety of food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dodd and service were excellent. It’s a Salazar restaurant.
A
Anthony
Columbus
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Ordered Ceviche del dia and the amount of fish provided was not worth it at all. For $19 about 7 fish chunks in liquid. Ordered pan su tomato y Boquenos for $14 and each piece of grilled bread had the smallest sliver of fish. Not worth it. My 4th time here and was pretty disappointed in lack of server attention and food portion for those 2 dishes. Last 2 dishes took an hour to receive as well
PM
PMEK
Baltimore
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was phenomenal. This was one of the most original menus we have experienced in quite sometime. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic, and our server was amazing. Juillianie was so knowledgeable and passionate about food, and he was so professional and courteous.
w
wendys
Cleveland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit! Excellent service and meal. Nice menu with many selections
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mita’s had been on my list of places I wanted to try for quite sometime and our experience did not disappoint. The atmosphere was beautiful and the noise level allowed for easy conversation during the meal. We were dinning before a Broadway show and the restaurant kept that in mind and ensured we were out in time for the show. Every dish we had was superb and the flavors perfectly balanced. From the cocktails to the Tapas to the desert everything was perfect. Our waiter was also wonderful! Mita’s provided what might just be the best meal I have ever had.
K
Kelly
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tapas style is our favorite, food and service were exemplary, very relaxed, fun to try different items on the menu and share!
RD
RebeccaD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative delicious food served in a relaxed manner. Definitely recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
S
Sarah
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Nancy and she took great care of us. We took her suggestions for the whole dinner and everything was wonderful!
CI
ChrisI
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great and the food was excellent. Great selection of tapas and our waiter staged them perfectly. Good wine list, with lots of interesting and not too expensive choices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, Mita’s and the Salazar restaurant group continue to knock it out of the park. I cannot express how special last night was. From the food to the service, everything and everyone was beyond hospitable. Sending all the love and respect. Thank you, again and again. We couldn’t have possibly asked for a better experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in awhile. Highly recommend.
K
Kate
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soooo gooooooooooooood!!!!!!!! Came two weeks ago and had to come back again.

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

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

Mita's is rated 4.8 stars by 2209 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

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

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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
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: (855) 767-1563

Mita's

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Light Bites / Bocaditos

Chicharrón$8.00

Pimientos Pequillo Rellenos$10.00

Encurditos$5.00

Cheeses / Quesos

Manchego

Garrotxa

Cabra al' Romero

Mahon

Murcia al' Vino

Smokin' Goat

Monte Enebro

Valdeon

Vegetables / Vegetales

Pan con Aceite de Oliva y Salsa Romesco$8.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas y Queso Murcia al' Vino$8.00

Pimientos Shishito$9.00

Patatas Bravas$10.00

Alcochofas y Hongos$14.00

Tostones y Guacamole$12.00

Elote Arepa$14.00

Gazpacho de Sandia$12.00

Ensalada Mixta$11.00

Ensalada de Jicama y Mango$12.00

Fish / Seafood - Pez / Mariscos

Ceviche del Dia*$19.00

Ceviche de Camarones$18.00

Hamachi Tiradito*$19.00

Pulpo$16.00

Pozole Verde con Mariscos$22.00

Tacos de Pescado (2)$14.00

Pan con Tomate y Boquerones$12.00

Meat / Carne

Empanadas de Res con Pique (2)$12.00

Pupusa de Chorizo y Curtido$13.00

Bocadillos de Hamburguesa (2)*$13.00

Croquettas de Cordero$15.00

Brochettes$14.00

Carne Adobada$16.00

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Large Plate

Paella Valenciana$63.00

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