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

2270 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

Dec 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 55 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

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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 2,270 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Michael
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, stunning desserts. Can’t wait to go back!
H
Hfarrell
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat. Excellent service, excellent food. Appreciate that our table request in our reservation was honored.
LP
LeeyaP
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vegetarian options! Great atmosphere. Service was really lovely.
TC
TrevorC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is a nice place to have dinner and they will accommodate vegan
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akl6
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mita's is a very special restaurant in Cincinnati. The ambiance is lovely, food is divine and the staff are wonderful!
LT
LaTraviata
Cincinnati
255 reviews
vip
5.0
255 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mita's is a great restaurant for an untypical Cincinnati dinning experience. One can graze on a. series of small dishes, many can be shared if one is willing - not always the case, or have a nice full size "entree". We had four dishes, all of which we would order again. Service from Liam was attentive; his only problem was that he had to deal with a slow kitchen on a very busy Saturday night which her did admirably. The wine list is of good length and heavily South American - a challenge for some of us. While my partner enjoyed her two Pisco Sours, I did not enjoy my red Sangria which was heavily seltzer and light on the wine - perhaps a Columbian stye. I turned the mix into a great Madrid style Sangria by purchasing a glass of red wine and mixing them. The ambiance was energetic and upscale - all in all a very nice dinner.
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Marty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, the wine, the staff, all excellent. We’re already making plans to come again.
LH
LarryH
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The pork belly was hard and very difficult to eat and cold. Your restaurant has the weakest desserts of any restaurant that I visit in Cincinnati this includes boca, via vite, Nichola, Capitol Grill, etc. The only thing good in your desserts are the ice cream‘s. That chocolate tart was awful. I’ll never get desserts there again although I will visit again. The fish taco was weak. The tortilla was cold. The pulpo was by far the best dish of the evening. The pork chop was above average, but not outstanding. Redfeather makes a far better pork chop. Or at least they did. At over $200, with us splitting courses, not a very good value. Our server was max. Disappeared for long periods of time. You asked for feedback, this is on his feedback. I want you to be successful.
CB
CalebB
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
True authentic Latin American food experience. You will not find most things on this menu anywhere else in the city. Well worth going if you enjoy Spanish/Columbian/Latin American cuisine.
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Irena
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food. Very small portions. Service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was great. Beautiful restaurant with equally great food and service. Jose Salazar has done a phenomenal job with this restaurant.
M
Mainer
Cincinnati
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Varied, interesting, tasty food brought at a pace that allows it to be enjoyed over conversation. Great, knowledgeable wait staff that doesn't rush the customer to turn a table.
S
Shanny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the service and food were outstanding! I would recommend Mita’s to anyone.
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Lee337
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed the food and we appreciated the complimentary glasses of wine acknowledging our wedding anniversary. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food - everything was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience here was absolutely exceptional. The food - exceptional. The service - equally exceptional. The cocktails - best we had during our trip to Cincinnati…and yes, that means better than the underground speakeasy scene as well. We will come back to Cincinnati just for this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an excellent dining experience! Flawless service, absolutely delicious food. This restaurant is a must!
DC
DonaldC
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pumpkin soup was a seasonal special. It was delicious.
TD
TeresaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is creative and delicious! Ambiance conducive for conversation.
CK
CintiKate
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend for a wonderful family, friends or business dinner.
CW
CeciliaW
Louisville
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Overall it was good and I would come back. I loved the wine selections and the cheese board option. But in the future, I think I’ll be coming to Mita’s for a quick drink and bite before a meal. When we first sat down, it took twenty minutes until we were seen by a server. The ambiance was great, the music was good and personally, I like a restaurant with a little noise. But if you’re looking for a quiet restaurant then do not go here.
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Mrsjessicadarling
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious every time! We keep coming back, and love trying new things. Ambiance is lovely, and so are the knowledgeable, kind staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our host (Inna) and server were so welcoming and had great recommendations for the food which was incredible. 10/10 would go back and get the chicharrón, mezcal apple cider cocktail, and tres leches cake every day of the week.
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Heather
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Mita’s was perfect. This was our second time dining there and we will make a point to make it there each time we are in town. From the excellent service from our waiter Cain and delicious food, we loved every minute.
LL
LeanneL
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Mita experience was dreamy. Point on. The wait staff were personable and well versed on the menu offerings. Our tapa selections were so compatible and well prepared. This was a special night for us, our anniversary and our night at Mita’s made for a memorable celebration. We'll come back soon😎
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AnaC
Cincinnati
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at Mita’s. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, with fun music, and it’s very well staffed. Well crafted and tasteful dishes. Don’t skip the desert. Our server, Giuliani, was undoubtedly part of the positive experience. He was extremely hospitable, friendly and helpful. We won’t forget!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service from the start was beyond excellent. Our waiter was extremely personable and helpful with recommendations and pairings of foods and drinks. We were given ample time to eat each dish and never felt rushed to hurry for the next portion. We will absolutely be back for more of the delicious meals!
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Anna
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time enjoying tapas and cocktails at Mita’s. We started with a Bebida a la Sombra, Chicharron, and Patatas Bravas. The pork belly was crispy and flavorful. The aioli and the potatoes were very good. Next we had Empanadas de Res con Pique, which had a perfect balance of fried dough to meat. We had to try the Pechuga de Pato because we had a great experience with duck at another Salazar-owned restaurant. We were not disappointed. The combination of cherries, polenta, and duck were a treat. For dessert, I ordered a Caipirinha and we split the Pastel des Tres Leches. We were very impressed, and we will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were in Cincinnati for an event and were referred to this restaurant. Excellent food, good service and just a very pleasant experience.
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cincyfoodlover
Cincinnati
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Food was great overall. Portion sizes vary a lot, so was a little hard to judge how much to order. Drink (cocktail) was great, but small. Service was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and ambiance. Will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best in town, everything is excellent especially chef’s special Hamachi dish with Miso, Harrisa chicken is so tasty
AR
AlissaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredibly delicious, great environment, very attentive staff
SM
ShannanM
Cincinnati
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner. Great service - our server was very knowledgeable. The food was fantastic. Each of us loved everything we ordered. All 4 of us would recommend Mita’s.
KK
KatieK
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was phenomenal. Our server, Kane, had great recommendations and his service was spectacular. He or a team member was there at correct times to clear plates, fill drinks or bring us the next round. His timing was impeccable. Loved the mushroom and potato dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wife’s name day, and son’s first-honours recognition at school.
RB
RobertB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My Fiancé and I were celebrating an anniversary and the staff, especially our server, really helped make for a wonderful evening. We love to
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AAC1
Cincinnati
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and highly knowledgeable staff! Immaculately clean and the food was superb! Highly recommend!
D
Davesee
Cincinnati
149 reviews
vip
3.0
149 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
Everything was perfect except the server ignored our asking to place a carry-out order and the kitchen closed before we were able to place that order!!!
IC
IronChefMichiba
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, amazing food and service, everything tasty!

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 2270 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

Dec 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 55 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

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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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