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Best Mexican Food in Painesville

Flavorful Fiesta: Your Go-To Authentic Mexican Restaurant

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.

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 K.

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 H.

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 W.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We're known for bold Tex-Mex flavors, fresh seafood, hearty burritos, sizzling fajitas, and creative burgers served in Painesville, Ohio.

  • Mexican Food: Our Mexican food menu spans everything from sizzling fajitas and loaded nachos to classic plates and shareable starters. Representative items include Queso Fundido, Carnitas Plate, Birria Nachos, Meat Fajita, Chilaquiles Plate, and Guacamole & Chips.
  • Seafood: Our seafood selection features fresh oysters, vibrant ceviches, and boldly seasoned fish and shrimp plates. Representative items include Charbroiled Oysters Full Dozen, Fish Ceviche, Shrimp Ceviche, Agua Chile Verde, Mojarra Frita, and Coctel De Camarones.
  • Burgers: Our burger lineup ranges from classic smash burgers to inventive mashups like the chorizo-spiced Chori - Burger. Representative items include Double Smash Burger, Gringo Burger, Rodeo Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger, and Chori - Burger.
  • Drinks: Our drinks menu covers a refreshing range of sodas and lemonade to complement any meal. Representative items include Coca-Cola, Lemonade, Squirt, Sprite, Diet Coke, and Orange Soda.
  • Burritos: Our burritos offer something for everyone, from fully customizable builds to indulgent fried chimichangas. Representative items include Build Your Own Burrito, Johnny Burrito, Wet Burrito, Chimichanga, and Lunch Burrito.

Additionally, explore Sandwiches, Desserts, Quesadillas, Tacos, Lunch, Salads, Steak, and Juices.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Painesville, OH at 11 Chester St

What areas do you serve?

Our location

Map showing the location of Johnny Gringo Painesville on 11 Chester St in Painesville
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