South of the Border in Cleveland

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Barrio

806 Literary Rd. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-999-7714

South of the Border

This Tremont taqueria puts the power of the pen in the diner's hand. Guests design their own tacos from a list of some 30 components — from shell to filling to salsa to toppings. The best part: They are all just $3 each. This blissfully informal approach is a great fit for the unpretentious food. In addition to the tacos, the menu features a few starters and sides, not to mention a landslide of tequilas and margaritas. The delightful patio makes a perfect perch to enjoy them.
El Carnicero

16918 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-3415

Mexican, South of the Border

Eric Williams' new Lakewood cantina is not Momocho West, but it does share some DNA with that insanely popular Ohio City restaurant. Carnicero translates to "butcher," and the name is a pretty good indicator of what's to come. Slow-cooked meats like beef brisket, lamb, wild boar, duck and pork belly are transformed into savory toppings for tamales or fillings for roll-your-own tacos. The chips, salsa and guac here are just as good as that other spot, and so are the margaritas.
La Casa Tazumal

3260 W. 105th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-688-1803

South of the Border

Connected to a house, Tazumal feels homey and relaxed. Service is sit-down, and the one doing the serving is the sweet, matronly proprietor. The main draw is the simple Salvadoran food, punctuated by freshly made pupusas, tamales, and stews. Inexpensive, soul-satisfying, and filling, the fare feels like what it is: home cooking.
Nova Bar & Grill

1313 West Sixth St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-313-9010

South of the Border

Like any good Argentinean eatery, this one offers a hearty platter of expertly grilled meats. The gaucho-sized meal consists of grilled skirt steak, flanken-cut short ribs, chicken breast, and two types of sausage. In the other-than-beef department, there are also pounded, breaded, and fried Milanese-style dishes, sautéed fish, and a number of pizzas. Start with the beef empañadas. Expect a Warehouse District-appropriate atmosphere that is equal parts lounge and restaurant.
Orale Kitchen

1834 West 25th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-862-3117

South of the Border

For years, chef Roberto Rodriguez has run a popular Mexican foods stand at the West Side Market. Now he has expanded into a restaurant in a slim Ohio City storefront. The 25-seat eatery serves contemporary Mexican cuisine like chicken mole tamales, jalapeno-dough empanadas, fish tacos, and chipotle honey glazed pork chops. A display cooler stocks many of the prepared foods sold at the market. BYOB is OK.
Pupuseria La Bendicion

3685 W. 105th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-688-0338

South of the Border

This quick-casual joint specializes in those little Central American treats called pupusas. Filled with various toppings, the thick tortillas are griddle fried till crisp and corny. Also on tap here are great tacos and tamales: fresh, cheap, and utterly delicious.
Taste of Jamaica

3936 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid Eastern Suburbs

216-382-3936

South of the Border

Essentially a carry-out-only spot, Taste of Jamaica specializes in Caribbean fare. Here you'll find large portions of flavorful, home-cooked food like jerk chicken, curried chicken, goat curry, and braised oxtails. Most items are served with rice and beans and steamed cabbage. Cash only.
Zocalo Mexican Grill & Tequileria

2071 East Fourth St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-781-0420

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