Authentic Mexican Flavor, Painesville Pride
At Johnny Gringo Painesville, we bring the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican street tacos and warm hospitality to our community, creating a relaxed, welcoming space where every meal feels like a celebration. Our passion is sharing genuine, handcrafted dishes that transport you straight to the heart of Mexico, right here in Ohio.
What our guests are saying
Loved,love,loved it! We sat outside on the back patio and it was quiet and relaxed. Our waitress was great and always checked on us and the food was amazing. The best Mexican food this side of Mexico. They have an area in the front by the parking lot that has a grill where you can just walk up and grab tacos and hand heads. The smell was amazing and it was busy. There's outside seating there as well for grabbing a quick bite. We've been to Mexico a number of times and the food here is very authentic and the best we've had in the entire northeastern area. We will be back again soon! 5 stars all the way!
Elizabeth Kane
Apparently it’s been a while since we’ve been in that area and we don’t even live that far, but we were headed that way expecting it to be the Fish Bar and we were pleasantly surprised that it was Mexican fare! Everyone we encountered were very friendly and polite and very helpful! Service was great. The food was delicious. No complaints whatsoever! Can’t wait to go back for a Friday or Saturday evening when they have live music!!
michelleacasto
This place was fantastic! The food was phenomenal. The server was friendly and the manager came to our table asking if everything was good. The restaurant was clean and service was fast.
Marni Huebner-Tiborsky
My wife and I stopped here for the first time since they opened. Upon asking, the bartender suggested having the Paloma. It was delicious. Since she is a vegetarian, my wife ordered a bean burrito, but got it loaded with all the stuff she likes. I ordered the Barria tacos. They were amazing. The salsa was decent, but it needs a little more flavor. Overall, we had a very positive experience!
Jim Watson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Oysters, Refried Beans, Churros, Seafood, Taco Salad, Enchiladas, Apple Pie, Onion Rings, Tex Mex, Carne Asada, Fish Taco, Fish, Birria, Carnitas, French Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Chilaquiles, Fish Sandwich, Tacos, Shrimp, Tortas, Philly Cheesesteak, Oyster, Ceviche, Birria Nachos, Sliders, Quesadilla, Birria Tacos, Nachos, Fish Tacos, Cheeseburger, Chimichanga, Burritos, and Guacamole
Where are you located?
We are located in Painesville, OH at 11 Chester St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Painesville, Fairport Harbor, Grand River, Shoreland, Painesville On-the-Lake, Mentor, Lane, Lake County, Mentor-on-the-Lake, Little Mountain, Perry, Camp Roosevelt, Kirtland Hills, Reynolds, North Perry, Willoughby, West Bass Lake, Eastlake, Kirtland, East Bass Lake.
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