El Rodeo

This restauraunt was on the verge of failing (from my perspective about 2 years ago) the quality of ingredients was terrible the way the food was presented was BAD, However I gave it another chance about 2 years ago. Well it payed off. The previous chef was fired. Seems I wasnt the only one who thought the food was terrible and uninspired. Now, the ingredients are fresh, they are flavorful. The presentation is awesome. I know of about 5 Mexican restaurants in the area within 20 miles. This one is by far leaps and bounds above the others. The prices are good (while everyone else keeps raising theirs) Absolutely the best quality mexican food out there. For two years running they have been able to keep up the flavor and quality and there has been NO sign of that fading. Well done and keep up the great work El Rodeo. I have only been to the Westlake one that is in a strip mall. Although part of the same chain, i went there only once and it was horrrible. I will drive extra to go to the North Olmsted store. Go for Mariachi night.. it is LOUD and interesting.

I loved this place - the food came quick and was delicious. My companion thought it was horrible. I guess you'll just have to try for yourself!

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Highly recommended I think its one of the best mexican retaurants in all ohiogood food,cheap,good service,family owend and operated waht its really important.THE BEST MARGARITAS in Cleveland and suburbans....

Okay, so they may not have the greatest service and the decor my look like a pinata threw up a rainbow all over a kids' play room, but for the price, the quick service, and quality of the food it's AMAZING. I went to this restaurant (the Westlake location) for the first time in Feb and have been back 7 times since, to both the Westlake and North Olmstead restaurants. This is from someone who DOES NOT go out to eat very often. Their margaritas are fantastic, and everything that I've tried on the menu has been to die for in my opinion. I've managed to wear my boyfriend out on getting food from there, but I would be perfectly willing to go at least once a week, every week. Writing this makes me want it even now! \r\rI absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for some good Mexican food. Nuevo Acapulco used to be my favorite, but the prices and the food at El Rodeo puts it to shame. And since El Rodeo isn't as well-known as Nuevo, it's not nearly as packed! So who wants to go get me some? :D...

As someone that is by no means a food connoisseur, I heartily recommend giving this restaurant a go. Must agree that the service has been spotty at times, but they are *extremely* quick about getting your order to you. I highly recommend the Pollo Jose - REALLY tasty! Their rice is also fabulous. :) Certainly not a rip-off, IMHO, and WELL worth it to drop in on 1/2 price margarita night! Hurrah!\r\rPersonal tip: When going to this type of casual restaurant, it's UNREALISTIC to expect to be treated like royalty - that attitude will also have an effect on the service you receive. Them's the breaks.