Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Port Clinton: 2:57 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (419) 734-2243 to confirm.
Location & directions
255 W Lakeshore DrPort Clinton, OH 43452
About Riverside Cantina
Riverside Cantina is a Mexican restaurant located at 255 W Lakeshore Dr in Port Clinton, Ohio. It's part of our guide to 13 restaurants, cafes and bars in Port Clinton. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Riverside Cantina is open 4 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Guests can choose from 55 menu items across 8 sections, including Combos, Party Packs, Sides, Grillers, and Merchandise. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $165.99, with a typical item around $6.99. Menu highlights include Combo 4: Bowl, Chips & Salsa, 12 Tacos, and Black Beans.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and university students. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (419) 734-2243 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 255 W Lakeshore Dr, Port Clinton, OH 43452
- Phone
- (419) 734-2243
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
- Menu
- 55 items · $2.00–$165.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Riverside Cantina’s weekday schedule with 480 other Mexican restaurants in Ohio. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, in line with the typical 12:00 AM.
In total it is open about 46 hours a week, 57 hours fewer than the local median of 103. 95% of Mexican restaurants in Ohio open on Sundays, and Riverside Cantina is one of them.
Compared with 480 other Mexican restaurants in Ohio that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Ohio
Based on 70 menus with 10,653 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Ohio, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.99.
At Riverside Cantina the median listed price is $6.99, lower than the typical $11.99 for Mexican restaurants in Ohio.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sour Cream | 67% | $1.99 |
| Carne Asada | 66% | $19.99 |
| Taco Salad | 64% | $12.50 |
| Pico de Gallo | 60% | $2.50 |
| Cheese Dip | 53% | $5.49 |
| Bean Dip | 50% | $7.29 |
| Shredded Cheese | 44% | $2.25 |
| Rice | 43% | $3.45 |
Calculated from 70 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Riverside Cantina there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 4 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (1), Cafes & Coffee (1), Burgers & Fast Food (1), and Pizza (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Mendoza's, 0.3 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeCoffee Express0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.4 mi
- PizzaBell Mell Tavern & Pizza0.8 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Riverside Cantina's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Is Riverside Cantina open on Sunday?
Yes, Riverside Cantina is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Riverside Cantina located?
Riverside Cantina is located at 255 W Lakeshore Dr, Port Clinton, OH 43452.
What is the phone number of Riverside Cantina?
You can call Riverside Cantina at (419) 734-2243.
Does Riverside Cantina offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Riverside Cantina offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Riverside Cantina?
The typical price range at Riverside Cantina is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $165.99.
Does Riverside Cantina take reservations?
Yes, Riverside Cantina accepts reservations.
Is Riverside Cantina wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Riverside Cantina open late?
Yes – Riverside Cantina is open until 10 PM or later on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Riverside Cantina?
There are 4 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Riverside Cantina. Nearby options include Coffee Express (0.4 mi), Wendy's (0.4 mi), and Bell Mell Tavern & Pizza (0.8 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Riverside Cantina?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Mendoza's, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Ohio cost?
Based on 70 menus with 10,653 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Ohio, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.99.
