I am originally from Los Angeles, CA so I?ve been to several authentic Mexican restaurants. I?ve been to many ?Mexican? restaurants in Ohio and the Midwest in general since I moved here a decade ago and I am always disappointed because they havethe audacity to say they serve Mexican food when in reality they don?t. However, each time someone tells me about a Mexicanrestaurant to try I go in hopes that this time it will be different. Let me tell you, tonight it was totally different. TheBattleground is by far one of the BEST actually authentic Mexican restaurants I?ve ever been to out of the 29 states I?vevisited. They have two cute outdoor seating areas, they have a bar area indoor, and an a...
The Battleground is a breath of fresh air for the Northeast Ohio food scene. Their commitment to authentic Mexican cuisine is immediately apparent. The restaurant's aesthetic is carefully curated, creating a space that's both inviting and immersive. The patio, a standout for us locals during the warmer months, is a multi-level oasis. It's a perfect complement to the restaurant's overall vibe. The food is where The Battleground truly shines. They've managed to bring a taste of Mexico to Ohio with their unique and flavorful dishes. Street tacos, tamales, and pozole are just a few examples of the offerings. It's refreshing to find a menu that rotates seasonally, ensuring freshness and a commitm...
Went to see a renowned Mexican folk band. They were great but the music started very late and the sound was distorted and uneven. We bought tickets ahead of time but nobody was checking and there were people who didn't have tickets. They were not short staffed but the service was terrible... friendly but very inattentive. Some food was great (guacamole, corn on the cob, dessert) but some was just passable (grocery store chips and the smallest tacos I have ever seen). The atmosphere and vibe is great, but somebody needs to pay better attention to detail if they want repeat customers.
The Battleground was nice for my sister’s birthday dinner. The weather happened to be perfect for dining outside in their shaded patio area. The tables did wobble a little but our family found it comical. The homemade tortillas were pretty good and the seasonings were great. The salsa was not your standard chunky store-bought salsa, but an excellent (rather spicy) blend. Very pleasant for an occasion.
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Overall the atmosphere is really nice, the location looks like it would be really pretty at night, and the service was great. However the food felt expensive for what we ended up getting and I prefer other Mexican restaurants in the area. Out of everything we got, the shrimp taco was best. Maybe next time I'll try the beers, they seem to have a wide selection that they make.
Great room design, great service. Seriously underperforming food. Elote was decent; poorly made fish taco and poorly made egg chorizo. The avocado toast was decent. If I ever came back, I’d order that.
Enjoyed the sides and apps. Mezcal hibiscus cocktail was very good. Server didn't know who brewed the house beers and seemed unsure on some of the menu items. Overall pleasant but pricey.
Hands down the best AUTHENTIC Mexican food I’ve ever had. It’s definitely on the pricy side but definitely worth it.
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Great food and good atmosphere. Stopped here on a whim as we were traveling through to PA.
Food and service were top notch. Definitely recommend
