Johnny Gringo Painesville

Reviews

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  Christian Padierna

  3 days ago
  5.0
  This is the last Johnny Gringo review you'll ever need to read. I was down on my luck, hungry as ever, when I came across the neon signage glistening in rain puddles on Chester St. I look up at the sign and am greeted by the pure aura of a man I can only assume to be "Johnny Gringo." I think "Well, I'm a gringo myself per chance" and walk inside. Little did I know, Johnny Gringo wouldn't just be a place to settle my hunger, but to enjoy a wonderful meal made with love and craftsmanship. I was taken care of attentively and thoroughly. I ordered a quesadilla frita with carne asada -- a flaky, cheesy quesadilla that still maintained its shape and didn't break as I picked it up -- I was transported to Oaxaca instantly. Then, the two tacos with al pastor were dropped off to me with a jovial smile "Enjoy the meal." One bite and I thought I felt the ocean breeze of the Pacific brushing against my cheek in Baja. The warmth of my meal could only be described as the embrace one feels as a child from their parents -- wholly safe and all loving. Feeling rejuvenated in my heart and stomach, my soul needed something extra. That's when the lights turned on and the music started playing -- a dance floor, of course. I thought Dionysius himself grabbed me by the wrist and lulled me to the dance floor where the immaculate music curation enveloped me. I danced for a long while until I knew it was time to depart. I set out with my chin a little higher, my stomach full, and my feet light. If you're a gringo, or if you're not a gringo, I highly recommend clearing out time to travel far and wide or short and narrow to this location. You will absolutely not regret it.
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  Christine Cox

  Apr 16, 2026
  5.0
  Pretty good Mexican food for Ohio. I had the carne asada street tacos. Will definitely be back!!!
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  Pastor Hannon

  Feb 13, 2026
  1.0
  Highkey trash food and its always empty inside even on weekends. Hate to see it.
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  Dan Osborne

  Jan 24, 2026
  5.0
  Amazing food and spirits! And they have pull tabs!
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  mpk31

  Nov 22, 2025
  1.0
  This place was a real bang-up last night. The food was just ok and the neighborhood is kind of sketchy after midnight, but there was a ton of police, sheriffs, and paramedics outside. Being escorted through the yellow tape was a very nice touch.