The place was bumping, so we sat at the full service bar-- Cameron, our waiter, was so sweet and accommodating and amazing! The food was banging too! Nom nom!!!

Great food and ambiance! We were told to expect a wait of about 30 minutes and our table was ready in that exact timeframe. They don't take reservations and the patio is not currently open, so expect a wait time of about 20-30 minutes even on weekdays. The service was very good too!

Love margaritas? Love guacamole? Love Momocho! Momocho is the place to go if you are looking for a modern take on Mexican, a flight of margaritas, or a flight of guacamole. Yes, I said a flight of guacamole. Try it. Trust me. My friend and I sat at the bar, which is full service. I had a flight of margaritas and chose the blood orange, hibiscus, and pomegranate. For our flight of guacamole, we tried the goat cheese, the crab, and the peppercorn. For some reason we thought we needed more food, so I ordered the chile relleno and my friend ordered the camarones tacos. Excellent, excellent food. I am going to have to return to Cleveland soon so I can come back here! If you haven't been: be aware that there is a parking lot, but it is very small and fits about 8 cars, so you may have to look for street parking. There is some outside seating, some inside, and a little at the bar.

The food here is so good. I forgot to take a picture of the tamale before digging in because it looked so appetizing. Only down side is no reservations, but it's worth the wait. It's a a small and cute space, so if you can't wait maybe try a week night or a small group.

This was my first time at Momocho, the decor is unique. I personally preferred the upstairs area. For appetizers we got the guacamole with goat cheese, the tortillas and guac were a 10/10. We also ordered the chicken taquitos, the carne asada, and the flautas. Everything was superb. I loved the flautas the most, my friends preferred the carne asada and said the sauce was delicious (they were not wrong). The service was also great, my friends and I were so into our conversation we lost track of time and stayed a bit after closing time and we were not even kicked out, I do not recommend doing what we did though . We also tried almost all the margaritas on the menu, the cucumber was my favorite, my friends loved the blood orange one, the ginger honey was yummy too. The spicy mango was a bit too spicy for me. All in all, stop by Momocho!

Ona whim my husband and I decided we wanted to eat out rather than cook at home and visiting Momocho for the first time won the day. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the menu had wide variation with more than your typical Americanized Mexican fare. Specifically, we were thrilled to see so much mole on the menu as that is a favorite in our house. We were seated at a table right next to the door, which is not my favorite in the cooler months - we definitely suffered from the constant in and out at the door. Momocho should consider getting a curtain to cover the door to prevent some of that draft, or removing the table we were sat at, as this impacted the overall enjoyment of the experience. We started with an order of the chochoyotes which are masa dumplings. These were just fine. My husband got the chile poblano relleno which he said was good, and a side of black beans which he hasn't stopped talking about to this day. I got the flautas which were excellent - the brussel sprouts help to soak up all the flavor of the mole and the presentation is especially impressive. I didn't have room for dessert but I wanted to so badly - that'll have to happen next time.

Momocho is much more than a dining and drinking experience. It's an immersive experience with all the eclectic artwork including photos and masks of luchadares, the masked wrestlers that trace back to the early 1900s in Mexico. The displays are really intriguing and I had a great time wandering through the restaurant to check out everything on display. In my younger years, I wrestled... and thought, "How cool would have been to wear masks and take on the persona of a mysterious wrestler like the luchadores?!" But I digress. The drink and food menus are very enticing which makes it challenging to decide. I opted for the following and really enjoyed it all. Margarita sampler - a selection of three from nine offerings that include spicy mango, blood orange, pomegranate, pineapple, cranberry, honey-ginger, red bell pepper, and hibiscus. Guacamole sampler - a selection of three from six offering that include traditional, goat cheese & tomato, black pepper pecorino & roasted garlic, pineapple-jicama-mint, crab & pickled corn, and smoked trout & bacon. Blistered shishito peppers Pecan crusted trout with pickled jalapeño mustard crema The dessert menu is limited to a few items, but they all look good. Service is excellent.

Pretty good Mexican food and definitely will be revisiting. I've heard a lot of hype about this place for a while and I don't think it fully lives up to those expectations, but it was definitely decent for the price. I got the carnitas taquitos: the tortillas/arroz were soft and the sauces were flavorful, but the carnitas were on the chewier/drier side. One of my friends ordered the shrimp taquitos and liked those, so I'd recommend that instead. The guac was delicious and the paloma was decent for the price. Service was fantastic. The inside is pretty crowded but they do have seating in a patio area out back so the wait wasn't horrible on a Friday night.

My meal here was one of the best unexpected dinners I've ever had. I'm not an adventurous eater, so coming here and seeing this take on Mexican food was a new and fortunate experience. When it comes to Mexican food I'm used to tacos, quesadillas, and churros, but I'm glad I decided to try something more complex with added depth. For my main I had the carne asada. The sauces and seasoning were insane. The steak was perfectly cooked and the potatoes and toppings had so much flavor it made me reevaluate what I previously considered Mexican food. There was so much to it than I realized. Better that I learn that now than in 20 years. For dessert I tried the fried ice cream. I've always been curious about it, but never ordered it. It was good as well! Ice cream, crunchy cornflake exterior, coconut, whip cream, and chocolate - can't go wrong! I didn't have much interaction with the staff, but they were friendly. My waiter was knowledgeable and went over every item on the menu efficiently. It is a small place with upstairs dining available and the main floor can get really loud. Also, if you can't tell from other patrons' photos, there is a bar and the restaurant is a little dark inside at night. I can't really speak to the decor as I didn't take a particular interest in it, but I think there were a few neon lighted signs around. I'm really grateful for this experience and to try such amazing food on my first day in Cleveland. I hope the other restaurants/eateries I have lined up are up to par.

Definitely an underrated spot in Cleveland! I came here for dinner on a Saturday night and they were very busy. Thankfully, they had seating available at the chef's table. This was actually really nice since the kitchen staff was able to give us recommendations on what to order based on our preferences. Parking was pretty easy since they have a lot in attached to the restaurant We tried the black pepper pecorino and roasted garlic guacamole. I didn't love the taste and would try another guac flavor next time. I had the flautas which were delicious. The Brussels sprouts in this dish are exceptional. I also had the aqua fresca which was nice and refreshing. Overall, this was a great experience. Food was memorable and tasty and I would come back!