Mexican · Cobh, Co. Cork
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 12:00 4.3 on Google · 132 reviews
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| Monday | 12:00 – 19:00 |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 19:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 19:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions14 Pearse's Square, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 TH29
On Pearse's Square in Cobh, The Mex is a Mexican restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. Tacos, burritos and loaded nachos make up the Mexican-inspired menu.
The nearest well-known landmark is Cobh Museum, approximately 380 m on foot (5 min). By rail, Cobh Station is the closest station at 450 m. It is one of 53 places to eat we list in Cobh. Its immediate neighbour is Gilbert's Bistro in the Square.
It is open 6 days a week and closed on Tuesday. The earliest start is noon on Monday, and the latest close is 8pm on Friday. On Google it holds 4.3 out of 5 from 132 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tacos & burritos and takeaway.
| Cuisine | Mexican |
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| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.3 / 5 from 132 reviews |
| Address | 14 Pearse's Square, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 TH29 |
| Eircode | P24 TH29 |
| Open | 6 days a week · 44 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cobh Station (450 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Cobh Museum (380 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 216 km |
| Coordinates | 51.85061, -8.29429 |
Menu highlights
Grilled tortilla, cheese, peppers
Chicken, beef or veg with warm tortillas
Slow-cooked pork, salsa verde, onion
No tortilla, extra salad
Cheese, jalapeños, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Marinated pork, pineapple
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 6pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for mexican venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tacos & burritosTakeaway
Absolutely loved this restaurant! Have gotten the Birra tacos and the chicken mini nachos and they're both divine !
Couldn't suggest to try this place more and the staff is always super friendly and helpful ☺️
I will be going back !
This is an A1 Mexican spot. Ordered online for collection and it was ready and hot. The pineapple soda and cola are fab as well. 10/10
Recommend the parmasean fries as well as a side !
Pretty authentic Mexican food, of which the Birria tacos are the absolute star. They are tender and greasy in all the good ways, and the dipping sauce is phenomenal. They also offer some sparkling juice drinks that are refreshing. Portions are decent. All dishes come takeaway. There's upstairs seating but feels like a quiet cafeteria or library.
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Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:00 – 19:00.
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 12:00.
The closest alternatives are Gilbert's Bistro in the Square (20 m), Leonardo Cafe & Bistro (30 m) and Leonardo's Cafe Kimbo (30 m).
The Mex has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, based on 132 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tacos & burritos and takeaway.
Cobh Station is about 450 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
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