Mi Cozumel

Mi Cozumel to Join the District at Clifton Heights with New 6,400 Square-Foot Restaurant

September 3, 2026

Cincinnati, Ohio - Crawford Hoying, the developers of The District at Clifton Heights and Hotel Celare, is excited to announce that Mi Cozumel, a locally and family-owned modern Mexican restaurant, will soon come to The District at Clifton Heights in the ground floor space of Hotel Celare, a Tribute Portfolio hotel located near University of Cincinnati. Mi Cozumel is a Greater Cincinnati staple, known for their signature Margarita Tower, tableside guacamole and flaming fajitas. The new location is set to open late this year.

“We are incredibly excited to bring the Mi Cozumel experience to Clifton Heights,” said Diana Jaime, Operations Manager, Mi Cozumel. “This new location represents another exciting chapter for our family and our team. We look forward to becoming part of the Clifton Heights community and creating a place where families, students, friends, and visitors can come together to enjoy great Mexican food, our signature margaritas, and the fun, energetic atmosphere Mi Cozumel is known for.”

Located at 310 Straight Street, Mi Cozumel will occupy more than 6,400 square feet on the ground floor of Hotel Celare, including a 1,173-square-foot patio. The new location marks the concept’s continued expansion throughout the Cincinnati market and will bring its vibrant, culturally rooted dining experience to the University of Cincinnati corridor.

“Mi Cozumel is a fantastic addition to the campus dining scene,” said Zach Graham, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate and Leasing at Crawford Hoying, owner and developer of The District at Clifton Heights and Hotel Celare. “Their commitment to quality and service will provide a diverse mix of unparalleled food and beverage options, adding a memorable dining option for the surrounding community.” 

Designed with both everyday dining and social gatherings in mind, Mi Cozumel will feature a spacious covered patio, two private dining rooms and many of the restaurant’s signature menu items that have made it a destination for celebrations and group gatherings across the region.

With its combination of bold Mexican flavors, lively atmosphere and family-driven hospitality, Mi Cozumel will add another dynamic dining destination to The District at Clifton Heights. The District at Clifton Heights will be home to an exciting blend of businesses, hotels, restaurants, housing options and more in a key area in the heart of the Clifton Heights neighborhood.

Hotel Celare, a seven-story Tribute Portfolio hotel, includes 171 keys, ground floor tenant Tous Les Jours, a South Korean Style Bakery, as well as Iris Cafe on the second floor and The Vick Rooftop Bar overlooking the University of Cincinnati.

For more information and leasing opportunities at Hotel Celare and The District at Clifton Heights, visit https://www.thedistrictatcliftonheights.com/lease

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About Crawford Hoying

Crawford Hoying is a full-service provider for each aspect of real estate development, management, construction and sales in today’s dynamic real estate market. At Crawford Hoying, the goal is to add value to each project while maintaining the highest level of integrity. The company’s diverse portfolio includes for-rent and for-sale residential, commercial, hotel, industrial, mixed-use, senior living and student housing. Crawford Hoying is invested heavily in Ohio, with more than $4 billion in completed and active developments including the transformational Bridge Park in Dublin and the vibrant Water Street District in downtown Dayton. To learn more about Crawford Hoying, visit www.crawfordhoying.com.

About Mi Cozumel

Mi Cozumel Mexican Restaurant is a locally grown Mexican restaurant concept known throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area for combining authentic Mexican flavors with a fun, colorful and energetic dining experience.

Their menu features everything from Mexican street tacos, sizzling fajitas and signature molcajetes to fresh seafood and creative specialty dishes. Mi Cozumel is also known for its extensive selection of unique margaritas, including their popular Soft Serve Margaritas and other signature creations.

More than just a place to eat, Mi Cozumel is about creating an experience where families and friends can celebrate, connect and have a great time together. To learn more about Mi Cozumel, visit  ⁠www.micozumel.com.