Barrio near OSU's campus is a great spot to grab a quality margarita and even better food. They have a "build your own" taco or bowl sheet, which I love because it lets me try new combinations every time I visit. They also run great daily deals and it's a good place for groups since there's usually plenty of space. Make sure to try the loaded nachos -- they're kind of a hidden gem on the menu. read more

Barrio - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This restaurant is so cool!! I love the skeletons all over the walls. The service was great and friendly. I got the smash burger taco and the corn queso. Both were delicious. read more

Food and margaritas were very bad. The service was okay. We were seated quickly but once seated it was hard to get in touch with our server. We ordered a margarita pitcher to share and it was terrible and tasted awful. We ordered chips queso, guac, and salsa to share. The chips salsa and queso were all decent. The guac was partially frozen which was interesting. I had 2 tacos and both were bad. The chicken in the chicken taco was not cooked all the way which was pretty gross. The tacos are sizeable portions, however, they are not any good so it doesn't really matter. I would not come back here and I would not recommend this place. read more

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Sadly this turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Our drinks took longer than usual to get to us and that should have been a sign of things to come. Our waiter ended up behind the bar and that was the last of our service for the meal. After almost an hour and no food we sought out an answer and all we got in return was orders are taking about 40 minutes! After an hour and 20 mins we had the food canceled from our order and left hungry. If you can't support the concept of build your own tacos, which sounds interesting, then don't try. read more

in November of last year, I was working security at an event near Barrios. When I was on my meal break,I went inside Barrios and was greeted warmly by the hostess Cadence. When I ordered the Thanksgiving tacos, she assured that they would be ready in 15 min. To my surprise, my tacos were delivered to my post by the owner, Mary! She was courteous and kind and the tacos were fantastic! I will definitely be back with my family. read more

food was terrible no flavor at all, much better choices out there. The burrito is not authentic and needs more clover and sala choices.

Yummy yummy great pregame spot ! The reaper sauce #GoBucks ! Megan bartender soooo good! Great service read more

Barrio - Pick your stuff - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Celia was so amazing our food was great, my order was made wrong and she went above and beyond to make sure it was corrected! 1000% coming back! read more

Food is slow but prepared fresh and excellent. Great flavor combinations and fun atmosphere. Close to OSU campus and very convenient to get to read more

The warm chips and salsa keep us coming back. The salsa has amazing flavor and very fresh. The staff is amazing at keeping the chips coming and drinks full. My kids love the skeleton paintings on the wall. We always build our own tacos. The double shells are our favorite! The ground beef, steak, and corn salsa are some of my favorite toppings. I stepped out of the box with the pineapple salsa and it wasn't easy to eat with the large chunks of pineapple. The garlic pesto didn't have much flavor or compliment my build. The best is you can always recreate a new combo to try at the next visit. read more

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Came here with a friend before an event on campus around 5:30 on a weeknight & this place was packed! I felt so bad for the staff because they were clearly understaffed but despite this, service at the bar was still great. Bartender was super nice and the happy hour prices on tequila and tacos were amazing. For how busy they were, food and drinks didn't take too long at all. The portion for my one taco was huge! Queso was yummy as well. This place reminds me of condado, which I like. If I'm ever around campus again and hungry, I would definitely stop in. read more

Barrio - Taco - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I stopped by on a Friday Night at their OSU location and it is fairly busy. The place is quite big and filled with colorful pendant light fixture. I also like their wall art theme from the Day of the Dead. The server is very welcoming and kindly explain how to mark down your taco order on a paper note. I got the virgin Lychee Margarita along with 2 tacos. The tacos itself is packed and totally filled me up quickly. Overall, I would said I do enjoy the vibe than the food itself. Surf 'n' Turf | I love the combination of the mashed potatoes, lemon butter scallops and coca-cola marinated steak. It may sound like a weird combo but the flavor is good. The only thing is the steak is fairly dry and chewy. Camaron Agrietado | I do like the jalapeno lime shrimp and would love a bit more flavor from the rice and the sauce. The verde slaw is not taste as fresh. read more

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Okay, I've been to the Grandview Barrios before and I wasn't impressed but OSU Barrios changed my mind. The tacos and margs really hit the spot. Far from traditional but the taco selections are packed with flavors and filled to the brim. Their happy hour pricing was awesome! $4 margs and $1 off tacos. On certain days, they have other offers. We did whisky Wednesday (half off pours). We ordered: Pineapple guacamole with chipotle honey bbq was so yummy! Felt like this was more of a summer vibe guac though. La Tierra (soft and hard shell filled with quest, crumbled bacon, Coca Cola marinated steak, pan seared portobellos, caramelized onions and poblanos, chihuahua, secret sauce and cilantro aioli). This was yummy at first but it is quite salty. BYO bowl (cilantro lime rice topped with jalapeño lime shrimp and all of the toppings with chipotle honey bbq) was so refreshing. They also packed it up unlike the first time I had it. El Gringo (soft shell, chili spiced ground sirloin, smoked cheddar, lettuce, pick de gallo, and chipotle crema) is a delicious safe pick. Casa Margarita on the rocks was amazing! It did start tasting really sour/tart towards the end though. Gingerita was made with tequila, ginger liqueur, lychee pureé, house sour mix and rimmed with ginger sugar. This was my fave margarita from here so far. Nice and gingery, perfect for cold weather. However, I do hate that we have to pay for parking since it is downtown and near campus. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time, parking security is a stickler around here. We'll be back when the seasonal menus roll out! read more

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First time here and seems like a fun place as it on campus and full of young people . We were the oldest ones there . The house margaritas were very good with a lot of salt on the rim which isn't always the case . You made up what you wanted on your taco by filling out a form. So you had a wide selection. The deco was certainly different , not sure how to describe it . My only complaint is the table was very small for four people. The bar stools had no backs and no where to hang your coat or purse . Looks like a great place for the younger crowd tho read more

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The thing about this taco places that have multiple locations is that they need to be consistent. When you get a taco from location A, and you go to B, they should taste the same. I mean, they hit this with their margarita - they're batched mixes. I'm not a "pre-mixed" margarita guy (it does a number on my stomach, I've learned - Silver Patron seems to be my magic) - but every location I've been too and gotten a Happy Hour drink, this has been consistent for me (and flavored salts? Cool. Unnecessary, but fun). The service - I sat at the bar. I went to this location by accident due to an event change, but no big deal. The bartender didn't even register when I was talking to them (so... kind of a bummer, but based on what I said, if she didn't know about it I imagine it was a "OKAY WEIRDO LET'S JUST GET YOU A DRINK AND TACOS" which I would understand). The food - the highlight, really - is good. Damn good for gringo tacos. I know we have a plethora of tacos in this town, and no, they're not "authentic" - but they're good. Damn good. Better than Condados, IMO (not that like that was high bar to cross). They're not Taco Bell cheap tacos, so you won't be grabbing a dozen to consume solo. Maybe that was on the menu, I was just looking looking for a couple options to sate my hunger because I hadn't eaten that day. I got a BLT taco and smoky chicken BBQ one (their names escape me, but that's less important than the flavors). Bacon is always a win (unless it's that candied rock version), and I'm a sucker for bbq chicken. These were stuffed tacos - FILLING. They weren't skimpy, or skinny, or held back on flavor. They were tasty and every bite was delicious. I really recommend the BLT taco (it also had a jalapeno crema? Pickled jalapenos? Something...) and it was just delicious. I've been coming to this location off and on over the years for the constant restaurant rotations, and this is a fun new spot to hold on to the location - it's worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Barrio was a fun experience. The chips and water appeared almost instantly after we sat down. The crispy chips went well with their smooth house queso. Building your own taco is always a risk, but both options were flavorful and full of toppings. The decor is perfect for the location and the large front windows give a great view of High Street. read more

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This was my first time at Barrio, and especially being located on High St across from campus, I did not expect this nice ambiance and good service (given the primary audience is drunk college kids). I was surprised by the friendly staff and how fast our orders came. The prices are very reasonable also, for both the tacos and drinks. As for the food, it was not close to an "authentic" Mexican taco, however the portions are large, flavorful and filling. I will definitely be back to try some different combinations, as there are at least 30 things to choose from when building your taco! read more

Barrio - 2 build your own, 1 La Tierra - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Unbelievably warm and kind service. The food was delicious and the company was even better. Jacob, Cameron, and Meghan were of great help this evening. Will definitely be returning. read more

I went here as part of a Yelp elite night and I have to say it was really good! The drinks were amazing and the food was good. The ambiance is chic and the staff / service was friendly and professional. I'm a fan of the barrio up in Cleveland and am excited to see them expanding with this new location :) Would I recommend and return? YES!!! read more

Barrio - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This is a decent place to stop in if you are looking for a bite to eat, along High Street across from OSU. You can order from a menu of tacos or design your own. We ordered a couple design-your-own, a couple off the menu, and a bowl (only one listed in the menu). They weren't quick to come from the kitchen, but we eventually got our meals. It was ok -- we were hungry and enjoying our own company, so food wasn't the focus. The bowl had cauliflower rice and a spicy pineapple mango salsa - it was oddly spicy yet bland. I wouldn't order again. Hubby liked his tacos; daughter's opinion of hers was "ok". The best part was our waitress -- very friendly and attentive. And the chips and guac were excellent! Warm, salty, fresh chips - outstanding! I'm torn about this place because I want to like it! But there's a mismatch between the decor and the style of service. Feels like a nice sit-down new Mex place, but your meal is served in a cardboard bowl with plastic utensils...but it's not quick like Chipotle... read more

This location is the most amazing location for the best service you will ever have, the best tortilla chips, the best margaritas of your lifetime and tacos ever!! I kid you not, I had the best time here y'all!! I got the Jalapeño margarita with a cayenne sugar rim and oh my gosh, best thing I put into my mouth, could have drank it like water. The vibes in here are the cutest for a quick family outing, stop by after class, late at night, on a date or with your friends. I highly recommend you check this spot out!! Have fun!! read more

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Fun place. Great location! Good vibes. If going to a concert at that's not how you spell Mershon auditorium it's right across the street.o read more

What a great place! Checked in and got seated quickly. The Coco Loco margarita was soooooo smooth. Wife got the blood orange (and had a second)! The food was tasty and fast. The salsa has a nice smoky flavor. We will be back! read more

HANNAH is the best waitress! Very responsive, friendly, and efficient and the drinks were fire

Hannah was a great sever and bartender! service was great, very responsive!. Drinks were great!

Literally my favorite restaurant on campus, I visit at least once a week, often twice. The margs and chips alone are worth the trip but the food has never disappointed. And for the price point, you absolutely can't beat it. Service isn't always the best, but it's better than most campus restaurants. Barrio is definitely a favorite with my sorority! read more

I checked out the new campus location of Barrio at 5 o clock on a Friday. To my surprise, we found a parking spot right in front of the restaurant, but I think we kinda got lucky. We tried a couple of different tacos, the La Tierra and the El Jefe Loco, plus the Merry Cherry guac and the Jingle Bell Pepper queso (December specials), with guava and a passion fruit margaritas to wash it all down. The food was pretty decent, not my favorite Mexican spot by any means, but I appreciated the creative specials that tasted surprisingly good. The margaritas with added flavoring were way too syrupy, no ifs, ands, or buts about it, but I absolutely love the different flavor options for the rim. I went with cayenne and sugar and my partner went with Tajin. One of the best parts for me was the amazing decor with Mexican/Ohio State-inspired artwork covering every inch of wallspace! Definitely a marvel, and the place looks incredible. The other best part was our server, Andrea. She had the absolute perfect attitude, and was incredibly attentive and good at making us feel like we were the only table she was serving despite the busy Friday night. Hats off to Andrea for sure. Overall the place is MUCH nicer than one would expect in a campus restaurant and we definitely enjoyed the experience. read more

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We had a good experience with quick and friendly service but it's just average as far as food and drinks go. Columbus has a lot of taco joints and this one gets lost for me in the mix of the other chains. A spot located on campus, it is a good size place for the location. Parking isn't ideal but that's anywhere on High Street. The best tasting item we ordered was surprisingly the Tuscan Guacamole, you wouldn't think sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, queso fresco and balsamic go with guacamole but it was delish. Our tacos and taco bowl were pretty large but sadly didn't deliver in flavor. The meats were all very salty and the salsas/sauces bland. Overall if you're looking to get a quick bite and sit down, it's a good choice but looking for great tacos and drinks, there are better local places. read more

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Pros: Cool vibe, there was plenty of seating available on a weekday evening. Friendly and accommodating staff. The chips and salsa were really, really good! It was a different, Smokey flavor but not too hot or too mild. The La Tierra Taco was my favorite and the El Jefe Loco was my husband's favorite from a flavor and texture standpoint. The Vegano and the Shrimp were fine, but nothing to write home about. The tacos are $4- $5.50 each and pretty good size! We had leftovers that heated up well in the toaster oven. Cons: The location is kind of hard to find and there is no free parking. My friend got a ticket parking around the corner, off of High St bc she didn't see the sign :( I got the pomegranate marg and it tasted too much like pre-made margarita mix for me. I asked the waiter and he said it is from a mix and they don't offer a fresh option which is a bummer. The tacos were large, and interesting combinations, but there are too more options in the area that have better margaritas and easier parking, for me to see myself coming back here. read more

Barrio - La Tierra El Jefe Loco Camaron Agrietado El Vegano - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The first time I came here a few months ago, I was not impressed at all. I gave Barrio a 2nd chance and can definitely see improvement, but I still don't love it. They don't do Taco Tuesday deals here, but happy hour from 3-6 is $1 off tacos in addition to the drink deal. To start, our waitress was amazing. Campus waiters are usually visibly disinterested or overly perky (and I don't blame them) but she was just fantastic, very attentive and genuinely kind. I didn't catch her name, but the blond waitress with who worked yesterday deserves a raise! As for the drinks, the first time I tried the house margarita (with pomegranate flavor, I believe) it was delicious but I felt absolutely nothing as a lightweight. This time, it was pleasantly much stronger, but the flavor was not very good. I didn't get any flavor added this time, and it just tasted like a very cheap margarita mix. As I got to the bottom, I had to pour my water to dilute it - not because of the alcohol taste but because it was sooo salty and just bad tasting. If you've ever tried Gatorade mix, it tasted sort of like that. However, my partner got the sweet gingerita and it was delicious! Very sweet and not an overwhelming ginger taste. We recommend that for sure. Taco-wise, this is where I was very unimpressed last time. A few months ago, both my tacos were extremely dry despite having added salsa and sauce and just not very good. This time, the tacos definitely tasted better but had their own problems. For one, the ground sirloin was tasty but so incredibly greasy. I had to give some to my partner because it was starting to make me feel sick with all the oil. It's the kind of super thinly ground, undrained meat you'd get at Taco Bell. This taco had the Barrio Secret Sauce, and I couldn't tell if most of it came from the sauce or the meat, but it was veryy spicy. Overall, good taste but a horrible amount of oil. My other BYO taco had the coco-cola marinated steak. My partner and I agreed that it tasted and felt like it had only been marinated for 30 minutes or less; the marinade didn't seem to make it any softer. The taste wasn't bad but wasn't good either, so I don't really think it was worth the extra $1.50. All in all, the location and service here is great for an OSU student, but it's not somewhere I'd recommend if you're not. Very loud and the food and drinks are just okay. I'd probably only come back if a friend wanted to go and it was during happy hour. read more

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Stood there for 10 minutes until finally a young gal approached us and told us that the wait would be 15-20 minutes and if we didn't want to waiT, "o well," she said. There were several open tables. The other gal that was waiting tables walked by several times and never even acknowledged our existence. I have never in my entire life visited such a poor restaurant. read more

Tonight, at 6:08pm, we arrived at Barrio. We received our (room temperature) tacos at 7:40pm. When I asked to speak to the manager, "Jacob" came over to our table and stated, "I'm running the expo and managing the line and I saw that your food only took 20 minutes". HUH? What expo? What line you running buddy? Also "I'm sorry but I have a full restaurant...". Ok Jacob, that's fine. Except that the tables surrounding us all ordered after us yet received their food before. And there were 5 empty tables around us. Terrible customer service. Adequate tacos. Horrible managing skills, Jacob. read more

The place was nice on a Sunday night. Everything was pretty good but pretty average. I got the fish of the day and when it came there was only like three pieces of it in my bowl. Portion sizes were super small and our total was almost $70 which is a lot considering how small the food portions were. I would go back again if they have more fish in bowls and for their salsa read more

Visited the location near OSU. It was delicious but the waitress was kind of short and blunt when she saw we had written "no pico de gallo, please" on the order sheet next to our selection for the menu tacos (not build-your-own). She said that the kitchen just "can't and won't" accommodate special requests on the standard/menu tacos and just brushed it off as if to say "too bad, so sad." I'm sorry, what? What if someone has allergies?! She literally said they only look at the check marks on the sheet and "just don't read it" if there's any other request on there besides the check marks. "They don't have time," she said. No special requests including omission of ingredients would be accommodated, with the alternative being design-your-own taco rather than a menu selection. Turns out that the kitchen DID see and DID accommodate our request for no pico - our tacos came without :) Not sure why the waitress was so rude about it or why she'd say that when really it is possible for the kitchen to do -- even for a busy OSU gameday! read more

I would leave 0 stars if possible. Waited 2 hours for food that was cold, and their POS manager Jacob, I believe that was his name, told us it's too bad with no apology. He didn't do anything to alleviate the situation and told a mother "nice job raising your son" sarcastically when the son confronted him about his poor attitude and service. Jacob does not deserve to be employed and I will never be going back to Barrio because of Jacob. read more

Pretty cool environment! It's a new location like their place on 5th Ave. It's on High St right by the Target across from the OSU campus. Pretty tasty tacos and bowls. read more

Barrio - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Currently here for cinco de mayo, and honestly the worst service I've received in a long time. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks to come out, ordered the dip trio an hour ago and it's still not here because our waitress said the queso was frozen??? Sorry? I understand if there's an issue and something is going to take longer to come out but she didn't even mention this until we asked and was not apologetic whatsoever. Our server has also not been welcoming and has only been to our table every 30 minutes. As someone who works in the service industry I understand being busy and not being able to see a table every 5 minutes but this is just odd. Might return because the food has been fire, too bad I had to wait 30 minutes for it! read more

It's not even 11 and the doors are locked. Ridiculous. Get it together. You're supposed to be open till 12. If that's not right communicate it. read more

Giving a 5 star review because I finally had a great server here! I've been to various barrios many times and as far as food/drinks, this one has everything you'd expect it to. My first time coming to this location the service was horrible. It is new and still getting started so we were patient, but today we had Dana and he was great! Checked in frequently, had our food quickly, and was very friendly. Thanks for the great service! read more

I saw a manager shouting and one of the waitresses, he was completely out of line. After seeing that type of leadership, it was no wonder why the place was a mess. My food came out incorrectly, drinks were mid at best, and the poor waitresses looked like she just finished crying. 1/10 experience. I'd take a hard look at the manager. read more