Restaurantji presents Columbus' standout Mexican dining destinations. Discover the city's culinary gems, featuring Chips and Salsa, Birria, Pupusas, and a variety of other dishes.
“Was at the market with a friend and we decided to get the nachos. They're easily the best nachos I can remember having. Styled as Southern Mexican cuisine, not the typical texmex. The owner is friendly and we had a nice conversation after we enjoyed watching them hand make their tortillas. Highly recommend. Will return.“
“the vibes were immaculate. the atmosphere is wonderful, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious. I’ve never had such flavorful refried beans or yellow rice, and the meat on the tacos was tender and delicious. will def be coming back to try more of their menu !!“
“They are very welcoming always have great service and very attentive. They let me sample their special for the day the first time I went to make sure i liked it before I ordered. Also their food is sooooo good, I’m still working my way through the menu.“
“This is one my favorite taco spots in the city, they have CHICKEN birria tacos, SHRIMP tacos and plenty other options that I haven’t got to try yet because the chicken tacos are so good and hefty they got me hooked. These chicken tacos are fat! The price is very reasonable and they give out buzzers to alert you when your order is done, 10 mins usually. I go here once a week at least if I can get out of work in time. They moved closer to my job so I’m happy with the new location.“
“We have eaten here several times and the food and service are top notch! They have some flavorful selections that are unlike anything I've found at other Mexican restaurants.It looks like they gave a talented artist free reign on murals and painted patterns on walls and ceilings. The owners and staff obviously take a lot of pride in the quality of the food & overall experience. Highly recommend!“
“Street food. We love street food and that's exactly what we got. The trend and highly recommended are the Birria tacos. Dipped in the beef juice and wait for it.........DAMN!! Fantastic!! Rice was delicious and all of the tacos. They prep the pastor (pork leg & pineapple) on the heated rotisserie and it is crazy good. Highly recommended! Also if you're going alcohol free, the Jarritos or the Mexican Coke!! You'll thank me later.“
“The menu has been updated and list more variety and traditional hispanic meat options , lengua for starters what a real treat ? , very amazed and proud of this slice of the old country tradition, thank you for sticking with the roots , highly recommend ?“
“Popped in for lunch in a Friday. Tacos were fantastic. Crunch magic taco was flavorful and packed w toppings. Barbacoa meat in a second taco was tender and juicy. Service was fantastic - the server helped us find a quiet corner table since we had a baby with us. We will be back!“
“Muy rico! I was very impressed. Great service great food. It’s authentic and the tortillas are homemade even the flour ones which I’ve never had except in Mexico. So very pleased to see that. I wish there was one in Dayton. They’re tacos suadero I a brisket style Mexican beef and it’s rare to find in America, so cool that they make it.“
“I've driven by this food truck for a year or more and never stopped... until today. Wow! This is the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Like EVER. Now I have to find some self restraint moving forward because I could easily spend a ton of money I don't have eating from this place.“
“My wife, child and I went to eat on a Sunday afternoon (April 2024). We arrived and told that we could choose a table to our liking. The staff tended to us within a minute or two. We tried the carne asada, suadero tacos, mole oaxaqueño. All dishes had excellent flavor! It has been years since I've tried Mexican food with such good flavor from the beans, rice, to every single item we ordered. We will definitely be back to this place. I can see this becoming one of the best real Mexican restaurants in Columbus.“
“The food was delicious. I got the chicken and steak fajitas, and the queso was the perfect amount of spiciness. The food was so flavorful. The service was great. What I liked about the atmosphere is the beautiful paintings and the lighting fixtures. The only thing is that there are not enough parking spots because it it shared with other businesses. I personally would give this place a 9/10.“
“I love the Carnitas here , the gorditas and tostadas are sooo good. Somedays its good customers and other days it’s not the same customer service. Somedays you will find somewhere to sit others day you gotta eat in your car. Somedays it’s clean and other days it’s dirty. I got over the inconsistency, because it’s the best carnitas in town, I been going to this place for 6 years now.“
“I'm a big fan of Mexican food. I travel to Mexico every year almost and have lived in San Diego where Mexican food is predominant everywhere. I can tell you all that this is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Their birria is a must try!“
“Delicious! I paid $24 for two orders of birria tacos which come with 3 tacos each and some sauces. Only took 13 minutes to receive. Very filling and fresh. Good customer service! Location is a little weird but there is parking. Accepts card.“
“My wife and I went to our second favorite Mexican restaurant for Valentine's Day lunch. O My Goodness!The menu selection was vast. It took us a while to make a decision.My wife got a Quesadilla that was massive, and she enjoyed it except she didn't get the extra cheese she requested. My dish was a combo choice, and it was good. I only gave a 4 star due to a little communication issue with the extra cheese. It was made right as best they could.“
“Amazing chicken tamales, birria, and the best tortas I've had in OH. Their sauces are full of rich chile flavors, spice & acidity!Everything is fresh and colorful, with perfect touches like cucumbers and limes. the small patio is a good option for a quick bite!Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible for mobility impairments. feature a wide, solid ramp. Well done, as the main counter and pickup window are on an elevated slab up a few stairs! Chairs outside can be easily rearranged.“
“Taqueria Guadalajara in Columbus, Ohio is an absolute culinary gem! From the moment you step inside, you're transported to the vibrant streets of Mexico City. The atmosphere is lively, the aromas are intoxicating, and the flavors are simply out of this world. Each dish is a masterpiece of authentic Mexican cuisine, bursting with freshness and authenticity. The tacos? Perfection in every bite, with tender, juicy meats and mouthwatering salsa. The enchiladas? Heavenly, with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. And don't even get me started on the guacamole – it's like a taste of paradise! But what truly sets Taqueria Guadalajara apart is the warm and welcoming hospitality of the staff. They treat you like family from the moment you walk in, ensuring that every visit is a memorable one. If you're in Columbus and craving Mexican food that's not only delicious but also soul-satisfying, look no further than Taqueria Guadalajara. It's an experience you won't soon forget!“
“The food here is literally so delicious ? The service is excellent. Very nice, very friendly. This will be our new favorite place. We got the birria ramen, birria pizza, Carne asada Street tacos, Baja shrimp taco, Carne asada, and horchata. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS “
“Always a fantastic experience getting La Poblanita. The employees are friendly, the food is incredible and the price is reasonable. I go at least once every two weeks- it’s that good. My family has been going for years now. Without a doubt the best Mexican I’ve ever had! We love the pork and chicken tamales, pastor tacos, and birria tacos, you really can’t go wrong.“
“What an unassuming place locating inside Saraga on Hamilton. Loved the warm tortillas for the tacos. Friendly and helpful with menu suggestions as we are not familiar with different options. Too bad we only had limited time during the visit but will definitely be back again soon.“
“A symphony of textures between the delicious proteins, variety of cheeses and salsas, freshly-grilled fajita vegetables, topped with chopped cilantro, tortilla strips and queso.Friendly service, Clean dining area, plenty of parking and safe part of town.Strongly Recommend the seasoned rice, the juicy grilled adobo chicken, queso diablo, chile crema, and cotija cheese!“
“Service was good an very friendly. Just wish their was a place to sit an eat my food that's the only thing I dislike that their was no where to sitKid-friendliness: Not a very kid friendly place of environment where they are located drug addicts an home people around I won't let my kids go by them self“
“The food is spot on, and the people are so amazing. This is a family owned business. The people that own this restaurant branched away from the Mexican restaurant on high street and started their own little place. If you are looking for those familiar faces that you once seen they are here! This place once was the old Dan's Diner and now it is Tios Mexican restaurant. The photos of our food doesn't even do justice on how flavorful it was. I hope to see this place packed in the near future once people realize how great the food is and who the people are that run it. I had 4 people in my group and didn't spend a whole $100 here. The prices are good. They also serve breakfast!“
“10/5 stars and will forever be my favorite taco truck! I always order the chicken tacos just the way they come and they are the exact same every single time! After ordering at the truck, I stop inside for some fresh pineapple juice and wait for my order to be ready! The inside area has plenty of drinks and snacks. They typically have horchata and pineapple juice on a daily basis. The mild salsa is something that I dream of on a daily basis!“
“Love the atmosphere here with seating above in a cube that is cutting edge to me. Queso fundido is larger and more satisfying than expected. Chicken bowl was fresh, and trying the quesodilla was a good choice. I would skip the hot sauce offered as it was too hot for some, and as a fan of hot I did not like the flavor. Opt for the medium or mild. Otherwise definitely worth a try“
“This is a solid place - not my favorite taqueria in the Mission but definitely above average! I usually get the carne asada super burrito but most recently tried the shrimp quesadilla, which was tasty as well. I usually get my order to-go, but there are plenty of seats inside if you prefer to dine in instead.“
“Been driving by for years. What a missed opportunity! The food is great! Lengua and Chicharron are incredible on traditional tacos. Will definitely be back for more of those! The asada was nice and crispy but not over cooked or dry. The chorizo, no idea what the spice is in it but it's great! Would love this blend for breakfast! Special surprise though was the carrots and onions with the jalapenos. Reminded me of a sweet gherkin pickle with just a touch of heat! Green salsa and avocado sauce are right excellent as well. The red has an interesting smokey flavor but the heat definitely got me. Overall will be back and sad I have been going there longer!“
“Got the kids Chicken Quesadilla w/ fries and Chorizo Chimichanga. The portion sizes were great and this was the best chorizo I've ever had hands down. Every bite was packed with so much flavor and the green sauce was the perfect amount of sweetness and spice. This place is a MUST try. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Sadly, I was so busy eating I didn't bother to stop to take a picture.“
“I am a little new to Columbus , and I absolutely love Mexican food , I think I found me a new place to relax drink and definitely have some great food !! Thank you so much to Esmeralda H she was fantastic all around , from the time I came in until I left !! She told me about the Lunch Buffet everyday from 11am to 2pm. I will see you then !! Have a fantastic day , see you soon !!“
“Today was my first time visiting Pachucos Taqueria. The food truck offers authentic Mexican traditional entrees. I called in my order (recommend) in the late morning. I ordered a regular chicken taco, a chicken supreme taco, a regular steak taco. The chicken and steak meats were savory and deliciously seasoned. All three tacos were amazing! There is an eating area that is covered and is just a few feet away from where you place, pay, and pickup your order. Parking is limited and tight. Decent prices. Nice and friendly service via phone order and picking up my order.“
“Stopped here for lunch over the weekend and was not disappointed! We had a large group so we tried a little bit of everything. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and fast. I would definitely stop here again if I was in the area.“
“Really nice restaurant inside and out. Lots of different places to sit, outdoor patio and nice decor. It’s clean and comfortable inside.Food and service was fantastic. We got sat down and we were asked what we want to drink immediately. Food came out fast and was hot and fresh. Great first experience and we will be back many times!!“
“We celebrated National Margarita Day with a pitcher of “Mustache Rides” and we were pleasantly surprised! Don’t be fooled by the size of the pitcher, they pack a punch for sure. We do wish they would back off on the ice a bit in the pitcher allowing more of the margarita goodness to serve the 4 of us. None the less, it was a tasty concoction. As for the food, this will be one of our regular stops from now one. Queso, guac, and salsa are all highly recommended. The chips and salsa are “help yo’self”, as much as you like. Genius! The tacos slap and be sure to upgrade to Weesy-style because the goodness overtook the importance of mindful eating at that point. They go out of their way of helping you save a buck while filling your belly on Tuesdays with a price cut on their tacos and I would suggest getting in early. Be generous to the staff, they really do a great job! Atmosphere has a funky vibe and a great playlist. If you are looking for gluten-free options, you will feel right at home.“
“I love my friends here Marco and the rest of my friends was wrong about me because I have been there over two weeks I stop in to see my best friend s tonight always treat me with respect and kindness and always have the best tasting tacos I would go to no other place but this tacos stand love u “
“I got the “La Casita” Fajitas which included grilled steak, chicken, shrimp and mushrooms. On the side was flour tortillas, beans, mexican rice, guac, sour cream and pico. The service at La Casita was great and our waiter was very attentive. The food overall wasn’t quite that tasty overall. The salsa which came with free chips at the beginning was quite bland and didn’t have a lot of flavor. The sizzling plate of fajita meat had quite a lot more ratio of vegetables than it did meat. Overall the experience was nice but the food is just not worth going back for in my opinion.“
“Excellent bar selection, an ambiance of friendly, but refined culture in the decor, concise and warm service, and especially the amazingly great food. All around, they have earned my business and the above rating. Try them out, I'll be surprised if your experience is different!“
“This has become my go to place when in the Columbus area. It is food like none else. I wish I lived closer. Every time I have been there the food has been excellent, plus the owner or manager has walked out and engaged me and other customers. Well worth checking out.“
“Best chicken quesadilla in recent memory, possibly of all-time! Customer service was excellent. Ordering & check out, a breeze. Bonus points for presentation on my to-go order. Check out this local gem if you’re in the area. You’ll be glad you did!“
“It's hard for me to describe my experience here because I literally could not taste anything. My nose was congested and I took a cough drop, which is an anesthetic, right beforehand. Also, the wind blew my taco al pastor onto the bricks. I ate the taco anyway but I think I ate some rocks too. It was very sad but I will not let that interfere with what I'm sure was a very delicious meal. OK BUT FOR REAL the workers were very friendly and kind! This place also seems very popular as they had a steady stream of mobile orders in addition to the people rolling up irl. I thought the prices here were incredibly cheap too! I got four tacos for like $10? I highly recommend this place if you're in the area, the weather is nice, and you wanna just vibe at the back of a Marathon munching on some yommy yommy tacos“
“It's a great spot for a super cheap meal. It was one of the only places I've found on the OSU campus that had pupusas. The empanadas are also a must try. It is cash only, so keep that in mind. It usually takes about 10 minutes to make your order, so make sure you have that time.“
“While the food was served promptly and was good, the music they had playing over their sound system was soooo loud, my dining companion and I could not have a conversation during our lunch. We had to just sit, eat and leave. It was so loud that when I asked the server a question about the menu, he couldn't understand what I was asking and completely answered me with something that made no sense to what I asked. I actually made a comment about the loud music, but was only asked if I wanted to be moved to a booth IN THE SAME LOUD ROOM. A booth was not an option since we specifically requested to sit at a table because a booth did not give my dining companion the back support needed. Our lunch was the most UNPLEASANT experience I had ever had at El Vaquero. If the music being that loud is their new normal, I don't recommend dining there. Not if you want to talk to those you are dining with.“
“My wife and I visited this restaurant and we are obsessed!!! The food is fresh and delicious! The customer service is outstanding! They make you feel welcome and go above and beyond for their customers. Honestly, we could eat here everyday! We are very grateful and lucky to have them in our area. THANK YOU!“
“Must go and get some food I Got the tortas I’ve got them from other places and they all be dry or skimpy but this one was the best full of meat avocado juicy and I opened the bag just to check the food cause it was my first time going end up taking one bite and then couldn’t leave without finishing one half of it was so good then I had to leave a review to let y’all know it was ??? I would have took a pic but it ain’t last that long“
“I was in town for a conference, and opted to check this place out with a coworker. The interior is really vibrant, and features a self-serve chip + salsa bar. I ordered a margarita and two tacos (tempura mushroom and sweet potato + pumpkin seeds), and they did not disappoint. Our server graciously split our bill, as we needed receipts for work. Would definitely recommend!“
“The food is great!! I always get either tacos or gorditas, the burritos and quesadillas.Please understand that Mexican tacos are corn, tortillas, red meat with cilantro and onion, if you want to order chicken with lettuce, tomato and cheese that is American, your are ruining the experience, just go to taco bell instead. ??♀️“
“Quality is somewhat inconsistent with carryout but this carryout was delicious. Fronteras has a truly authentic Mexican flavor and taste like restaurants I visited in Houston Texas last summer.Parking: During peek dining hours parking is plentiful“
“I have tried most tacos spots in cbus and this is BY FAR - BY FARRRR THE ABSOLUTE BEST ONE. Hand made tortillas and meat WITH SO MUCH FLAVOR. I highly recommend this place if you want REAL TACOS. People are so nice too. Best tacos I’ve ver had hands down. They need a restaurant ?“
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“If you are a FOODIE and have been wanting Birria tacos, you have to come here! I drove two hours to get these tacos because I've been wanting Birria bad and they were worth the drive. Crispy shell, rich beef flavor, fresh onions and cilantro and the consomme is on point. Every bite was tasty, not bland like other places in Ohio, you can actually taste the spices. This is Authentic Tijauana style red Birria tacos like you see with food bloggers on IG. The staff was super friendly. The best days to go are Thurs-Sat when the Birria is available all day. Get there early because they sell out fast.“