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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for Mexican food in Painesville, from birria tacos and customizable burritos to seafood dishes, fajitas, and smash burgers.

  • Latin American Food: Mexican plates, Cuban sandwiches, ceviche, and birria dishes bring together hearty meals and seafood options. Examples include Pollo Milanesa Plate, Johnny Cubano, Fish Ceviche, Carnitas Plate, and Quesa-Birria.
  • Mexican Food: Traditional Mexican favorites range from carnitas and enchiladas to birria tacos, fajitas, and shrimp prepared with garlic. Examples include Carnitas Plate, Enchiladas, Birria Tacos, Meat Fajita, and Filete or Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo.
  • Seafood: Seafood ranges from fresh and charbroiled oysters to ceviche, shrimp cocktails, and garlic or spicy fish and shrimp dishes. Examples include Fresh Oysters, Charbroiled Oysters Full Dozen, Shrimp Ceviche, Coctel De Camarones, Filete or Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, and Filete or Camarones a la Diabla.
  • American Food: American comfort food includes smash burgers, bacon cheeseburgers, Philly sandwiches, crispy chicken wraps, and mozzarella sticks. Examples include Double Smash Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Steak or Chicken Philly, Crispy Chicken Wrap, and Mozzarella Sticks.
  • Drinks: Soft drinks, fruit juices, lemonade, and black tea offer a range of nonalcoholic drinks. Examples include Coca-Cola, Sprite, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemonade, and Black Tea.

Additionally, explore Burgers, Lunch, Chicken, Sandwiches, Burritos, Desserts, Fish, Quesadillas, Tacos, Ceviche, Salads, Steak, Juices, Fajitas, Tortas, Enchiladas, and Wings.

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?

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, and East Bass Lake.

Our location

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

Painesville, OH

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