Bakersfield

Bakersfield serves authentic Mexican street fare alongside a selection of more than 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. The menu is built around tacos and tortas, and a national press mention singles out the solid tacos, good prices and big tortas.

The Cincinnati location sits at 1213 Vine St. and is one of six Bakersfield restaurants, with others in Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Nashville and Pittsburgh. The restaurant takes reservations and gift cards, and it hosts events and catering. Expect a busy room, so the website's wait comment is worth planning around.