Licha’s

Licha’s Mexican market carries a wide variety of Mexican foods, including freshly made tamales on weekends. They even make chicken filled tamales, along with traditional seasoned pork. Licha’s does serve hot food to be eaten on premises, although it’s far from «fine dining», the food is wonderfully authentic, spicey and delicious!
Don’t overlook Licha’s wonderful deli! Guacamole is to die for, homemade chorizo, carne al pastor, carne asada… I can go on & on.
Corn tortillas and variety of flour tortillas. Fresh avocados, limes and variety of peppers.
Best Mexican market ever. I’ve visited markets in nearby cities, Licha’s is the best Mexican market!

I ordered cheese enchiladas, and the lady who took my order seemed as if she understood me. Much to my surprise when I got home, in the to go box was chicken enchiladas. Very disappointing. The rice and beans were awesome though. Too bad I didn’t have the full meal. I’m going to give them one more go with a double check.

This is the hidden gem of Mexican cuisine in the Cleveland area. If you are a fan of authentic Mexican fare, Lichas must not be missed. It is a shame most people associate real Mexican food with yellow cheese and flour tortillas. You will not find this at Lichas. But rather you will find all of your favorites and many new dishes prepared with meats and cheeses foreign to most American pallets. You must go to Lichas and have Mexican food made the way it is intended.

Do you like authentic Mexican food at great prices? An informal atmosphere where multiple visits earn you a «regular» badge and a smile from the cook? Do you like Coke made with real sugar and not corn syrup? Do you want to grocery shop after you eat? Licha’s is your place. It’s not fancy, and it’s not big (because it’s nestled in a corner of the store), but they offer yummy, inexpensive choices, like tacos with your choice of meats (pollo, lengua, barbacoa, chorizo, al pastor, etc.) garnished with cilantro and onion and a slice of lime, burritos, tortas, and a full dinner menu with some delicious plates. I worked my way thorough each of the meat choices in sequence last year during a series of taco lunches; I came away convinced that I would never have a bad meal here even if my understanding of Spanish is limited.
You can pay your meal tab in cash, or take your tab to the checkout with your groceries and use a card. They don’t serve alcohol, but the Mexican Cokes make up for it.