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Local Love, Restaurants · December 13, 2019

Hola Tacos in Lakewood, Ohio | Taco Tuesday

Mexican food spread on bright colorful table at Lakewood, Ohio's newest taco joint Hola Tacos.

Hola Tacos In Lakewood, Ohio
Your New Favorite Taco Joint

This week was the surprise soft opening for the long-awaited Hola Tacos in Lakewood, Ohio and of course, we had to visit! Hola Tacos is a taco stand Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood that offers L.A. & Mexican inspired tacos and other fares in a walk-up style taco stand that will eventually have seating, indoor space, and more.

Run by the family who operates Barraco Arepa Bar, another favorite spot, this taco stand will be a simple take on authentic Mexican tacos. Keep reading to see what we thought!

Mexican food spread on bright colorful table at Lakewood, Ohio's newest taco joint Hola Tacos.
Menus on bright yellow table

More Than Just Tacos

We arrived, and to our surprise, there was covered seating and space heaters which made eating outdoors on a patio in the winter not so bad. Our waitress brought us a bowl of crunchy taco shells which we thought was an interesting alternative to the obligatory bowl of chips.

We ordered the guacamole to start and it came to the table with a bowl of crunchy tortilla shells. The guacamole was whipped smooth with a sprinkle of cilantro and a couple lime pieces. My native Californian husband loved it as it reminded him of home, I loved it because I hate chunky guacamole!

I originally wanted a burrito but was informed it could serve two. Knowing we weren’t going directly home afterward, I switched my order up to what they call a “Birriadilla Quesabirria”. It was also a lot of food which I had help eating. These things were bursting at the seams with flavor. The rice and beans as a side came with cotija cheese and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Mexican food on yellow table
Stay Humble neon sign

Walk Up, Car Service and Patio Dining

When walking into Hola Tacos in Lakewood, Ohio I was pleasantly surprised to see there was covered seating! Opening a taco stand at the beginning of winter is rough, but I felt warm and cozy inside. There were roughly 10 seats that could fit 2-4 people just within the covered area. There were also windows to walk up to and put in your orders. There’s a huge patio space for when the weather warms up and I overheard there will eventually be a more upscale version inside the connecting house that was also similar to a speakeasy-we cannot wait to check that out. Now we eagerly await their grand opening! Do you plan on stopping by Hola Tacos?

Exterior patio view of Lakewood, Ohio's newest taco joint Hola Tacos.

What to know About Hola Tacos in Lakewood, Ohio before you go

At the time of the original post, they only had a soft opening. Since their grand opening on December 11th, they’ve updated their menu, hours, and restaurant operation. Follow them on social for the most up to date info on your new favorite taco shop.

Address: 12102 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Website: Visit hola-tacos.com

Hours: M-Th 11 am-9 pm, F-Sa 11 am-10 pm, Closed Sundays (for now)

Notes: At the time of this post they are doing car side pick up and to-go orders, Uber Eats and Grubhub. Indoor seating not available yet. Follow them on social for the most up to date news on their updates.

In: Local Love, Restaurants · Tagged: Cleveland, Hola, Lakewood, Ohio, Tacos

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