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Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar

Mexican Restaurant, Tempeh Tacos

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the tempeh sofritas and vegan tacos like the banh mi and no beef beefy tacos.
  • Good to know: Be cautious with vegan sopes as one reviewer found shrimp in theirs by mistake.
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  • Enjoy the beautiful waterfront view and outdoor seating.
  • Order a margarita or ask for non-alcoholic drink options.
  • Expect somewhat higher prices compared to the food quality.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention avocado la poncho, bánh mì tacos and salsas.

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Also seared avocado appetizer, tempeh sofritas, zucchini appetizer, tacos, guacamole, no beef beefy tacos and not so beefy tacos.

Good for

The vibe: solo

Praised for friendly service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Nuevo serves modern Mexican dishes in a sleek waterfront setting with outdoor seating and beautiful views. The menu includes clearly labeled vegan items like tempeh banh mi tacos, vegan sopes, and plantain fritters, though some reviews note occasional quality and service inconsistencies. Prices lean to the higher side but the atmosphere, margaritas, and attentive service are consistently praised.

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1000 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44114

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–21:00
Tuesday
12:00–21:00
Wednesday
12:00–21:00
Thursday
12:00–21:00
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–21:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.1 3,115 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.3 4 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
tempeh, vegan ground beef

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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