Chipotle Mexican Grill

This was the best Mexican food I found while visiting Ohio. I came here three times during my stay…read morewhenever I was in the mood for Mexican food. The outdoor patio has a relaxed, chill ambiance, and the drinks are well made. The service was good, and the waiter was very attentive. I ordered the beef enchiladas with rice and beans, and you can tell the food is made fresh to order when it arrives. The chips and salsa served as appetizers were also fresh and flavorful.

Came here after moving in…read more I got a burrito which was a good size and was standard in flavor for Mexican food. My girlfriend enjoyed the fajitas as well, and nothing notably wrong with them We really enjoyed the 3 salsas!

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Complementary chips and dips...even bean!

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Quesa Birria, 41. Choripollo

El Sabor De Mi Patria

5.0(4 reviews)

1.1 mi

I have become a regular. Everything is legit. Fast service too I have no complaints. I'm slowly…read moreworking my way through the entire menu.

Very small food truck on the side of the road! But as for as authentic Mexican food and food in…read moregeneral they are amazing. Decent selection of food but everything taste fresh. Recently discovered as this business is right off the road surrounding a large logistics area. I got the Cubana this time. Very good size sandwich with all the fixing on it. Highly recommend getting the red and green sauce. Both have great flavor and spicy. Please not the parking for this place is in a high traffic area. Best to pull into the business lot or on the other side of the road. Just be safe crossing the road.

Chicken burrito

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3 Taco Combo

Taqueria La Donita

4.9(9 reviews)

4.9 mi•Southeast

Located inside a small food court in the Saraga Market is some of the best Al Pastor street tacos…read moreI've had. I started with 4 of them. Soft corn tortillas, perfectly seasoned pork, onions and cilantro. Red sauce (hot) and green sauce work well as flavor boosters. I literally inhaled 4. So I also ordered 2 American Style (hard shell, sour cream, tomato and cheese), 1 ground beef and 1 asada. They also have Horchata so sure, give me a large. I may have ordered wrong because I got soft shell. No big deal, they were still really good. Not sure which style I like better. The Horchata was perfect, almost like a dessert, satisfying that sweet tooth I get with Mexican food. Total for 6 tacos and a large horchata was about $24. Not bad today for a freshly made meal.

This taqueria is located in the Saraga International Grocery Store (Hamilton Road Location)…read more I love, LOVE street tacos... so, this was an easy choice when I needed a post grocery shopping lunch. They do offer an Americanized version (lettuce, tomato, and sour cream) as well. The staff was so very kind, and patient as I was trying to decide what I wanted to order. I finally decided on Al Pastor and a beef tongue taco. While I have decided tongue is not for me, everything was so very good.... so very fresh. I will definitely enjoy another taco next time I am at this location.

American style tacos (I forgot to order the hard shell)

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Los Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant

3.2(57 reviews)

2.6 mi

Ordered Pollo Especial - chicken, chorizo, pineapple, mushrooms and cheese with rice and beans. I…read morecannot recommend this dish. It was difficult to spot the tiny bits of chorizo and I never tasted it. I could not detect the presence of cheese in appearance or taste. There were so few bits of pineapple that they did not matter. The refried beans were watery and tasteless. The rice was good. Service was great!

We did go back and have gone back for dinner a few times this month. The service sometimes is still…read moreslow, but it has been much better. We still love the grande Texas margaritas! We've been trying other entrees. They have so many options, it's hard to decide. Unlike many of the corporate restaurants, their portion sizes have remained large and filling.

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Combo Plate

Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

3.4(68 reviews)

3.5 mi•Southside

Shocked that I haven't already reviewed this; maybe I reviewed a previous incarnation here because…read moreI have been here several times over the years, and enjoyed it each time. It's just a bit far out of my way to get here often. Today I met Mike G. for Taco Tuesday, and it is a deal: $1.50 for ground beef or shredded chicken tacos, hard or soft tortillas, Mexican or American style toppings. I got three, two beef and one chicken, and was stuffed- without even eating many chips beforehand. Neither meat was heavily seasoned, but there are assorted sauces to add, or you can dip them in the standard salsa. My total bill, with a pop, was just under $9. $9! For a filling, semi-healthy lunch. The tacos are big, or what used to be standard sized, anyway, not the smaller street tacos you sometimes get. Amazing? Nah. But pretty good, and a heckuva deal. Service was great. Service and food have been very good on previous visits too, and I have no complaints. The usual huge menu of Mexican standards (which I forgot to take a picture of.) Plenty of parking, easy access, bright and lively inside.

Sorry Local Cantina but your $2.22 Taco Tuesday deal is good but Los Mariachi's $1.50 Taco Tuesday…read moreis a GREAT deal. I mean, the tacos at Los Mariachi's are way bigger and much cheaper than Local Cantina's by a long shot. Just look at the pics! Taco Tuesday @ Los Mariachi's is 5 Stars!

Chimichangas

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El Ranchito

4.6(95 reviews)

6.9 mi

Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in columbus. Shout out to my boss who exposed me because…read moreit's definitely worth it and affordable. I spend about $20 if I get a drink, two tacos, a tostada & chips + guacamole. Tacos are delicious & it's one of the few places you can get a tostada that is crunchy and flavorful. Service is really good I've also had the horchata and cucumber agua fresca, would recommend them both. My go-to is guacamole+chips, beef or chicken street style tacos and or the chicken tostada. They also have good queso and rice and beans. I have not had a bad thing honestly.

I wish I could get back in time 2 years and come and eat again, I used to love this place, the…read moretacos, burritos, gorditas I thought every single dish here was good but unfortunately this time it wasn't like that. I order the birria soup, and it was good, I have no complains, but the burrito had a major downgrade, it lacked everything, it was big but flavor wise was so dull, same with the flautas not good at all. We order a taco at the end just to try to say we had an excuse to drive 30 minutes to eat here but it was just ok. The ambiance is about the same, small little family Mexican spot and you fell welcome. The tres leches was the best part of our meal so freaking good, and I don't even care about sweets.

Outside

We ordered Sabado - Birria de chivo. The lid wasn't on right.

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Half of the both was all over the carry out bag

Machete Taqueria

4.8(18 reviews)

3.6 mi•Southside

I'm a huge fan of spanish food, and even more so very interested with how restaurant/families make…read morebirria. after trying the birria and many other menu items I can confidently say this is the BEST FOOD TRUCK IN COLUMBUS!!!! The service is 10/10 and the vibes are always great . consider Me a regular here! no complaints from me!!

Found them on Godown! Got the churros and 3 tacos: steak, marinated pork (al pastor), and…read morechicharrón. Delicious! The meats were good and I loved the verde and roja salsas. Not spicy. Churros were solid too. Came with a cinnamon sauce to dip in. Glad they're here! Can't wait to come back and try something else from their menu.

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El Tacoriendo

4.0(94 reviews)

4.1 mi•Southeast

El Tacoriendo - Columbus, OH…read more The building looks like the kind of spot you'd second-guess after dark--like pulling up to a Linden carryout when the streetlights flicker--but trust me, If you judge a taco by the tortilla (and honestly, you should), this place is worth checking out. I tried four different tacos, all excellent: * Asada - Tender and smoky, almost buttery in a warm corn tortilla that stayed together the whole time. * Suadero - Melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a gentle richness that made it feel almost luxurious compared to the usual grilled beef. Not greasy, just satisfying. * Cecina - Salty and deeply savory, the kind of flavor you keep thinking about later. * Barbacoa - Soft and shredded, perfect for soaking up lime juice. Each taco was loaded with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, grilled onions, and cucumber slices. Pricing & Portions * Tacos run about $3.50 each. * Even after skipping lunch, two were plenty to fill me up. * Extra salsas are $0.50 each, and worth it. Salsas * Green salsa: Mild, fresh, and bright. * Red salsa: A little kick without being too spicy. * Both were great together, but the meat was seasoned well enough to eat plain. Atmosphere & Service * Bright painted chairs and colorful walls give it a casual, welcoming feel. * The dining room has plenty of space between tables and a laid-back vibe. * My takeout order was packed neatly in sturdy containers and ready in about 10 minutes. * Staff were friendly and patient when I had questions about the menu. ‍ Final Take If you're tired of tacos that taste mass-produced, this spot will feel like a small revelation. After a 4/4 win, I'm already planning to come back to try some of their more unique proteins (like lengua, buche, or tripe). Consider this your sign to give them a shot. 5/5 - Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe start debating what to order next before you even get back to your car.

Food was absolutely delicious as well as the margarita! The business does look a little shady when…read moreapproaching but I think it's because of the attached drive thru and constant traffic, but we still gave it a shot! Not much seating inside but they are never busy. We didn't get the customer oriented vibe when we came. The women behind the counter/checkout didn't seem to pay much mind to the customers only when you ordered. Not once was we checked on. Regardless I would order takeout and come back to try another dish! Definitely a legit example of a hole in the wall. But good food!

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5 De Mayo Taqueria

5.0(10 reviews)

4.9 mi

Really, really enjoyed these street tacos! Ordered on DoorDash for lunch. Set comes with 3 tacos…read moreand a green mild and a red hot sauce. I preferred the mild. The steak had a very nice flavor. Will happy order again.

If you have bothered to waste your time looking at yelp reviews the only time you have wasted is…read moreyour own. Get you taco loving soul over here right away. I mean. RIGHT AWAY. I'm one taco in and I'm losing my mind. This is how the lord wanted tacos to be. Flavor. Fresh. Every other adjective under the freaking sun. Stop reading yelp reviews and eat these tacos.

Steak and Birria tacos.

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4 different kind of tacos

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

3.1(78 reviews)

5.4 mi

Met some friends here for dinner. I made my own 3 item combo. I picked a cheese quesadila, beef…read moresoft taco, Mexican rice and sour cream guacamole salad. The cheese quesadila was warm and cheesy but it was small. I received a large serving of rice, the sour cream guacamole salad was very small and lacking. It was mostly shredded lettuce with a teaspoon of sour cream and guacamole. The soft beef taco was large but the taco shell was moist from being in the foil so it was kind of mushy. Everything tasted fine but it wasn't great. Very generic. The chips and salsa were good.

Service, food and ambiance is consistent at all the El Vaquero restaurants that I have been to…read more Chips were a bit warm which added a little twist to them. My chicken chimichanga was a bit dry and actually the smallest one I ever had. When I mixed the side salad with avocado with the now cut up chimichanga tasted a lot better. The Spanish rice was refried beans were good.

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As a lover of Taco Bell I was curious how it would compare to Del Taco. I ordered door dash so…read moreeverything wasn't quiet as fresh but I was happy overall and the price was right. Iced Coffee (Cafe de olla)- I'm a bit of a coffee snob and I would order this one again. Deff better than McDonalds or Taco Bell iced coffee, just a touch of flavor but not overpowering. Real strawberry Sprite - it was good, reminded me of a Shirley Temple. The straws are very wide tho like smoothly straws and the strawberries were getting stuck which was a bit annoying. Refreshing but nothing to write home about. Regular size Queso & chips - thought it was on the smaller side considering they make an even smaller snack size. I am a lover of Queso and this one was creamy with added flavors and would deff order again. Tortilla chips were crunchy and plain. Snack Taco - basically the same thing as Taco Bell's hard taco, with a slightly different meat flavor/texture Snack Queso quesadilla- this was the only thing I didn't enjoy. It was basically a soft taco with melted cheddar cheese and another soft taco stacked on top, and then folded in half. It was too much tortilla and not really queso to be found. Would be better with just one tortilla. Crispy chicken taco with ranch - reminded me of a Wendy's snack wrap or Taco Bell's cantina crispy chicken taco. Enjoyed the chicken strip, no complaints.

Better than Taco Bell…read more That pretty much sums up my review, and says a whole lot in just a few words. I'm not sure how this has a three-star average. I'm being generous with two. It felt weird to come a chain when there are three or four local, authentic Latin American restaurants within easy walking distance. But I'd heard great things about Del Taco, and never been, and it was kind of on my side of town. So, I stopped in, hungry and excited to try a few of the things I'd heard were great. Clean inside and out, smallish like a Taco Bell or other fast food place. Fairly basic menu. Not as many interesting things as I remembered hearing about. But: carne asada burrito! Actually, Cali bacon burrito, with steak or chicken. I got the steak, in a meal. $14 for a decent amount of food. Comes with fries, which doesn't make sense at a place like this. Irrelevant and extraneous. They're fine, crinkle cut which isn't my favorite, but crispy and hot. Wish they had other side choices. The ketchup packets say "del ketchup," which is very mildly amusing. Speaking of mild, I tried their medium and hot sauces. Medium is "Del Scorcho," but it most certainly is not scorching. A whisper of heat, not much flavor otherwise. Meh. Hot is "Del Inferno," and is slightly hotter, but still not really spicy, and again with no other defining flavor. I tried the burrito without any sauce at first to see what it had on its own. Not much, turns out. Okay tortilla, tough steak, and: more fries? Didn't notice that on the menu, and they were soft and starchy and filled up half the burrito. I pulled them out. Oh, and the whole thing was barely lukewarm, just enough to slightly melt the cheese inside. And: not much flavor, in the meat or sauce or anything. I added lots of sauce, which didn't add much flavor. I ate most of what was left after the fries departed, but wow. Really unimpressive. The ice machine was broken; they did gladly and quickly get me some from behind the counter. Service was friendly and fast the whole time, the one high point. Another customer made a point to tell the manager that her staff had helped him out on a previous visit, and that they were good people. Takes a few more minutes than Taco Bell since they are doing a little more from scratch. It's a little more expensive than the Bell, but better. Relatively speaking. Another place that is overhyped by people who apparently grew up with it and have fond memories. I won't be back.

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I remember years ago when Qdoba first opened in Denver. Quick serve bowls were not a thing yet, and…read moreQdoba was ahead of its time. The OG before Chipotle came along. Anyways. It had been a really long time since I have had it. Staff were friendly and efficient. Lots of topping choices. The guacamole was the star of my meal. I tried both the chicken and the ground beef and did not love either. For $10 (!), it was a reasonably tasty and very filling meal.

Not a bad place, but it was a bit hit and miss. I liked the…read morevibe and the customer service, but the food had be a bit questioning things. I got the shredded pork bowl with white rice and toppings. Compared to other competitors like this restaurant, they really are shy on proportions. It was a quarter size scoop of meat and half a scoop or rice. They did a gigantic scoop of veggies but the meat and rice was barley there. I couldn't taste the meat to see what it taste like.

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