Food was great. They should be getting their liquor license soon. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
Chuck Talley
Stopped in for a to-go lunch. Had an excellent enchilada verde and my wife is raving about the chile rellenos. Ample portions of really good food.Taqueria el Girasol is relatively new to Westerview Plaza and well worth a visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shiva1160
Taqueria El GirasolTaqueria El Girasol is a recent addition to the Westerville dining scene and is one of my new favorites. Owned by a family originally from Mexico City they offer traditional Mexican food from a slightly abbreviated menu. The abbreviated menu doesn’t bother me because it is a small restaurant and I would rather they do a few things well than have to cut corners with a larger menu. One thing Taqueria El Girasol offers that is usually missing from local Mexican menus is breakfast dishes.Doing my due diligence I read several previous reviews of the establishment and I will now address some of the earlier concerns in one sentence or less. The chips were warm, the salsa was thick, the horchata was cold and the food was deliciously seasoned.The FoodToday I chose Huevos A La Mexicana. Eggs scrambled with tomato, onions and Jalapeños. It was cooked perfectly and not overcooked as is easy to do. It was well seasoned and served hot. It was in my opinion a good value for the money spent. I have never ordered a dish here that once finished left me hungry. Speaking of good values the desserts here are easily large enough for two servings and are absolutely delicious.The FacilityThe signage in front makes the restaurant easy to find even though it is situated almost in the corner spot of a small strip. Once inside the dining is nicely decorated with artworks that pay homage to both Mexico and Central Ohio. The table arrangement is nicely laid out and not cramped. Overall the dining room and restrooms are very clean and neat in appearance.The PeopleThe people who represent your business can make or break your business. The people I have talked to at Taqueria El Girasol are some of the nicest I have met in a while. They have always welcomed me in or welcomed me back and have always made me feel truly welcome. They have also always thanked me for my visit. Not just one of my favorite restaurants but also some of my favorite people.Personal observations and preferencesNot much I would change about Taqueria El Girasol. Would like the option of flour or corn tortillas with some dishes but to be fair it may be something that all I had to do was asked for. Also business hours of 10:00AM-10:00PM are not conducive breakfast dining and the breakfast dishes on the menu. I understand this is a family business and the importance of balancing life with work, but I’d be interested to see whether they would be more busy between say 8:00AM to 10:00AM or 8:00PM-10:00PM.Final thoughts and recommendationsOverall I would have no reservations recommending Taqueria El Girasol to a friend or family member, or for that matter taking a friend or family member there to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsea Rose Winchell
Delicious tacos! We got the shrimp, al pastor, chicharrón, asada. All highly recommended. Get the horchata too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso Taco Asada
Vaun Warbear
Charming spot. Staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. Quesadilla was big and the birria consumme was so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos
Justin Chamberlain
Counter person was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Harrison
This is the taco spot to try! The steak tacos were delicious and would definitely recommend. The steak/carne asada was seasoned well, soft yet crispy as grilled steak should be. Also, they are super generous with the veggies garnish: grilled onions, grilled jalapeño, radish, and cucumbers on top of the Cilantro, onions, and salsa it comes with generally.Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options like egg dishes, chilaquiles, veggie burrito or quesadilla, and more that can come without meat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Burkett
Friendly and attentive service. I was pleasantly surprised to receive complimentary chips and salsa with dine-in, which is not always a given in places of this size. Burrito was large, nicely grilled, and full of flavor. I'll be back to try the tacos!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaylen Stokes
Amazing gem in this plaza, great food and nice staff. Been here multiple times and everything I’ve tried has been delicious.
Jevette 7
The Cha Goi was the best I had in a very long time and the grilled chicken was juicy and favorable. No sure why the online menu show mecican food. Feel the need to take a few friend to this resturant.
Large combination pho was one of the best in Columbus area I’ve had. Definitely will be back to try other menu items.Came back 3/20/33 and tried the grilled pork and egg rolls vermicelli. It was just ok and not something I would get again here.
Brian McGovern
They don't follow their open times, so it's hard to determine if they are open or not. When getting the food, most of the meat was cold. The Pho and spring rolls were good. I've traveled in Vietnam a few times and I would recommend Huong Vietnamese Restaurant on Morse Rd. It's very authentic, the food is hot, and they are reliable.
Nika Chenae
I went here last night to get 2 Banh mi subs. They were made fresh and were delicious. What I didn't like is the fact that I was charged more than what the items cost. I also elected to not pay a tip and my card was still charged more than 25% extra.
Jahil Parker (Jahly Jolly)
Place was clean, Staff was nice and helpful, they speak Vietnamese and English. Some more english than others. I went and was the only customer. Food was out in less than 10 mins. I ordered mixed pho with 3 different meats. The food was ok. Didn't give off I gotta reccomend this place. Prices weren't too bad but there was also very limited amount of options on the menu. I would drop the menu by $1 all over. I wanted to try a new pho place out and this wasnt the best imo. Check it out for yourself. My favorite pho spot in cbus is still buckeye pho.
Jahil Parker
Place was clean, Staff was nice and helpful, they speak Vietnamese and English. Some more english than others. I went and was the only customer. Food was out in less than 10 mins. I ordered mixed pho with 3 different meats. The food was ok. Didn't give off I gotta reccomend this place. Prices weren't too bad but there was also very limited amount of options on the menu. I would drop the menu by $1 all over. I wanted to try a new pho place out and this wasnt the best imo. Check it out for yourself. My favorite pho spot in cbus is still buckeye pho.
Food was great. They should be getting their liquor license soon. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
Stopped in for a to-go lunch. Had an excellent enchilada verde and my wife is raving about the chile rellenos. Ample portions of really good food.Taqueria el Girasol is relatively new to Westerview Plaza and well worth a visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taqueria El GirasolTaqueria El Girasol is a recent addition to the Westerville dining scene and is one of my new favorites. Owned by a family originally from Mexico City they offer traditional Mexican food from a slightly abbreviated menu. The abbreviated menu doesn’t bother me because it is a small restaurant and I would rather they do a few things well than have to cut corners with a larger menu. One thing Taqueria El Girasol offers that is usually missing from local Mexican menus is breakfast dishes.Doing my due diligence I read several previous reviews of the establishment and I will now address some of the earlier concerns in one sentence or less. The chips were warm, the salsa was thick, the horchata was cold and the food was deliciously seasoned.The FoodToday I chose Huevos A La Mexicana. Eggs scrambled with tomato, onions and Jalapeños. It was cooked perfectly and not overcooked as is easy to do. It was well seasoned and served hot. It was in my opinion a good value for the money spent. I have never ordered a dish here that once finished left me hungry. Speaking of good values the desserts here are easily large enough for two servings and are absolutely delicious.The FacilityThe signage in front makes the restaurant easy to find even though it is situated almost in the corner spot of a small strip. Once inside the dining is nicely decorated with artworks that pay homage to both Mexico and Central Ohio. The table arrangement is nicely laid out and not cramped. Overall the dining room and restrooms are very clean and neat in appearance.The PeopleThe people who represent your business can make or break your business. The people I have talked to at Taqueria El Girasol are some of the nicest I have met in a while. They have always welcomed me in or welcomed me back and have always made me feel truly welcome. They have also always thanked me for my visit. Not just one of my favorite restaurants but also some of my favorite people.Personal observations and preferencesNot much I would change about Taqueria El Girasol. Would like the option of flour or corn tortillas with some dishes but to be fair it may be something that all I had to do was asked for. Also business hours of 10:00AM-10:00PM are not conducive breakfast dining and the breakfast dishes on the menu. I understand this is a family business and the importance of balancing life with work, but I’d be interested to see whether they would be more busy between say 8:00AM to 10:00AM or 8:00PM-10:00PM.Final thoughts and recommendationsOverall I would have no reservations recommending Taqueria El Girasol to a friend or family member, or for that matter taking a friend or family member there to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious tacos! We got the shrimp, al pastor, chicharrón, asada. All highly recommended. Get the horchata too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso Taco Asada
Charming spot. Staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. Quesadilla was big and the birria consumme was so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos
Counter person was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the taco spot to try! The steak tacos were delicious and would definitely recommend. The steak/carne asada was seasoned well, soft yet crispy as grilled steak should be. Also, they are super generous with the veggies garnish: grilled onions, grilled jalapeño, radish, and cucumbers on top of the Cilantro, onions, and salsa it comes with generally.Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options like egg dishes, chilaquiles, veggie burrito or quesadilla, and more that can come without meat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly and attentive service. I was pleasantly surprised to receive complimentary chips and salsa with dine-in, which is not always a given in places of this size. Burrito was large, nicely grilled, and full of flavor. I'll be back to try the tacos!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing gem in this plaza, great food and nice staff. Been here multiple times and everything I’ve tried has been delicious.
The Cha Goi was the best I had in a very long time and the grilled chicken was juicy and favorable. No sure why the online menu show mecican food. Feel the need to take a few friend to this resturant.
Restaurantji Recommends
Large combination pho was one of the best in Columbus area I’ve had. Definitely will be back to try other menu items.Came back 3/20/33 and tried the grilled pork and egg rolls vermicelli. It was just ok and not something I would get again here.
They don't follow their open times, so it's hard to determine if they are open or not. When getting the food, most of the meat was cold. The Pho and spring rolls were good. I've traveled in Vietnam a few times and I would recommend Huong Vietnamese Restaurant on Morse Rd. It's very authentic, the food is hot, and they are reliable.
I went here last night to get 2 Banh mi subs. They were made fresh and were delicious. What I didn't like is the fact that I was charged more than what the items cost. I also elected to not pay a tip and my card was still charged more than 25% extra.
Place was clean, Staff was nice and helpful, they speak Vietnamese and English. Some more english than others. I went and was the only customer. Food was out in less than 10 mins. I ordered mixed pho with 3 different meats. The food was ok. Didn't give off I gotta reccomend this place. Prices weren't too bad but there was also very limited amount of options on the menu. I would drop the menu by $1 all over. I wanted to try a new pho place out and this wasnt the best imo. Check it out for yourself. My favorite pho spot in cbus is still buckeye pho.
Place was clean, Staff was nice and helpful, they speak Vietnamese and English. Some more english than others. I went and was the only customer. Food was out in less than 10 mins. I ordered mixed pho with 3 different meats. The food was ok. Didn't give off I gotta reccomend this place. Prices weren't too bad but there was also very limited amount of options on the menu. I would drop the menu by $1 all over. I wanted to try a new pho place out and this wasnt the best imo. Check it out for yourself. My favorite pho spot in cbus is still buckeye pho.