“ Delicious and flavorful with very sweet staff. The space is a little small but you can call in reservations. We got the quesebirra tacos and guac. Very fresh. The side of refried beans were also tasty. ”

“ Delicious, fun spot! Amazing variety of tacos and other yummy tapas. The red snapper were my favorite!! Great selection for vegetarian/pescararian diets. Enjoyed a great dessert afterwards as we were celebrating a birthday. Service was spectacular as well. Can't wait to return!! ”

“ I've had this place in my list for quite some time. It's not too far from our home and it's always been a great "backup option". Well I was finally able to try it and wow. What a place. They have a very cute and intimate downstairs bar, but they have more seating for larger parties upstairs. I sat upstairs with my toddler daughter (great for families) and we're close tot hr bathroom area. I ordered a Pima cocktail and whew- that chipotle agave ice cube sure did pack a good pinch of spicy flavor (in a good way) I then ordered the shrimp ceviche and the *****see menu photo**** My daughter loves the ceviche but called it sour and she lived the cheese part of the ******. Our server was amazing and so attentive to my daughter which is always so nice when going out. We will be coming back and soon. ”

“ Best drinks that are fresh and unique. Great service from staff. The food is absolutely amazing!! ”

“ Great food. Mexican with a twist. Some stuff was quite spicy but overall great balance of flavors. My favorite part was a Hibiscus syrup they make in house. It was amazing!!! Good service too. ”

“ So maybe I'm late to the game, but here I am adding another FIVE STAR review to Deseo Modern Mexican's list of 5 star reviews. DRINKS: If (in Toledo) I'm going to pay 13 bucks for a drink, it better taste FANTASTIC and/or knock me on my ass. The drinks at DMM did both. Actually, I didn't get knocked on my butt, but I did catch a really cool buzz and totally enjoyed the Mango Mezcal and the El Deseo. My wife, tried the Pina Margarita and the watermelon Marg. She was amazed by both and admitted that both were worth the calories. "All" are made with fresh ingredients and good booze. There is beer (including Corona Premier...excellent waterbeer) and wine. The food is amazing and worth every calorie (and every penny). Mexican fare with a modern twist? Yeah, just like the name says. The combination of flavors and (especially) textures is amazing. I wouldn't call it tapas style, but with the number of small plates and tacos available, you could easily do tapas if you wanted. Fresh high quality ingredients, in conjunction with creative and well executed recipes makes for an excellent dining experience. Service: Friendly, accurate, and surprisingly fast. Location and Atmosphere: I like it. I've always been a sucker for Cricket West. Inside, it's modern, clean, and comfortable. Pro Tip: If you're eating upstairs, before you drink that third marg, remember you're going to have to negotiate that narrow and steep stairway on your way out. Yes. DMM is a little on the expensive side. With drinks, me and the Mrs paid...I'm not going to tell. Was it worth the money? I'm gonna definitely have say 'yes.' Will we be back? Oh yeah, but just not every day. FIVE STARS! ”

“ We are ending our 60th grade school reunion weekend with a bang! After a very filling brunch at Rick's City Diner and traveling around Toledo to see various childhood memory landmarks, we thought we should end the day with a light meal. To get the taste of Carmel's out of our mouths (sorry Carmel's) we decided to try this Mexican restaurant. Interestingly it is not too far from where we are staying, so quite convenient. We arrived pretty early, a bit before 5:00 pm. Obviously we were seated immediately in their upstairs dining area. Asia was our server, and she gave us some guidance on the menu. I ordered a margarita and my wife ordered a Modelo Negri. Both were very good. There was a special burrata peach salad, which my wife ordered plus four shrimp tacos. I ordered the scallops. All of the dishes were excellent. My wife even let me eat a couple of her shrimp tacos. Excellent. As we were eating more people arrived. So obviously a good place to eat on a Sunday evening. We very much enjoyed the food, the service and the locale. Very comfortable place to dine with more than adequate parking. We will remember this place the next time we visit Toledo. ”

“ My dad and I had our first dining experience at Deseo Modern Mexican this evening and although we didn't know what to expect as I come from a Mexican family and have also traveled throughout Spain, we both decided it was 10/10 amazing! We ordered the Verduras Tacos (added shrimp), Cazuela with vegetables, and Papas Bravas to share. Even though they say tapas it was more than what we could finish with the caveat that neither of us eat giant portions anyway. For our drinks, dad ordered a refreshing limeade (not too sweet or too tart) and I had the Horchata. The Horchata was good but next time I would get the limeade for something less sweet and more hydrating on a hot day. Shoutout to our server Glenn who surprised us with a piece of cake before we left. I appreciate that he checked in on us and was quick to answer any of our questions about the food. Disclaimer: the stairs are a bit steep which I could see some folks having a hard time with and the tables are close to your neighbors. I personally think it made it feel like more of an authentic experience but know some people have melt downs about that sort of thing. I will definitely be retuning when I'm back in Toledo and recommending to my local friends! ”

“ Full stop, it's fantastic. Ignore the bad reviews and stop in to judge for yourself. Sure the seating arrangements are a little odd because, unlike pretty much every strip mall in the world, Cricket West has an upstairs. But the atmosphere is lovely, the food is incredibly delicious, adventurous, and aggressively seasoned in the best way possible, and the service is unexpectedly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Deseo offers a unique take on food VERY familiar to most in Toledo, and it's worth a visit. We will one thousand percent be back, and there is zero question I will get another torta. Holy fuck that dang torta was amazing. ”