$20 and my big belly is stuffed, bringing home leftovers. Delicious food came out in 5 minutes…read more Very friendly staff and good vibes.

The entrance to this unassuming spot feels almost deliberately off-putting at first--plain facade,…read morea sign directing you to a side door that leads straight through an attached market. It's a clever (or perhaps just pragmatic) setup; that market itself is a gem, stocked with an impressive array of authentic Spanish and Mexican goods. We'll definitely return for provisions alone. Inside the dining room, the space is spotless if somewhat dated--simple, no-frills decor that prioritizes function over flair. Our server was cheerful and energetic, a bright presence, though service proved inconsistent; she largely vanished after taking our order, leaving us to wait an inexplicable 30-plus minutes for food despite only two other tables occupied. When plates finally arrived, the portions were strikingly generous, almost comically so for the price point. We began with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa carried decent freshness and a mild kick, but it wanted for seasoning--more salt, a bolder hit of garlic and cumin would have elevated it from passable to memorable. No refills appeared, which felt stingy given the "free" promise. The horchata, however, shone: creamy, deeply flavored with cinnamon and vanilla notes, refreshingly cool and well-balanced--one of the better versions I've encountered recently. The carnitas dinner plate delivered on volume: a mountain of moist, crisped pork that had all the textural appeal one hopes for--tender interior, satisfying crunch on the edges--yet it arrived curiously underseasoned, lacking the salty, savory depth that should define the dish. Homemade refried beans were a highlight: smooth, flavorful, clearly made in-house with real care. The Mexican rice held good seasoning too, though it verged on dry. Steak fajitas followed the same pattern--giant heaps tender strips of beef and soft, well-cooked vegetables in generous heaps, but again, flavor felt muted, as if the seasoning hand had been unusually light. It's puzzling: everything executed competently, meats tender, produce fresh, yet the palate kept searching for that missing punch of spice, acid, or salt. No where else in COLGA gives this much steak, so very grateful. The shrimp cocktail appetizer (small portion) justified its price through quality ingredients--clean, plump shrimp in a classic tomato-based sauce--but it was straightforward, nothing transcendent. The queso fundido with chorizo fared far better: authentic, house-made chorizo with real spice and depth, melded into creamy, stretchy queso that felt genuinely homemade and deeply satisfying. Desserts redeemed much of the meal. The tres leches cake was textbook--moist without being soggy, richly soaked in the three milks, properly sweet and authentic in texture. The chocoflan, though, was the standout: flawless layering, silky flan with just the right caramel note, dense chocolate cake beneath, executed with evident skill and genuine flavor. In the end, this place offers undeniable value through abundance and some authentic touches (those beans, the queso, the desserts), alongside a market worth the trip alone. But the persistent lack of seasoning across the savory dishes left the experience feeling curiously flat. It's hard to muster enthusiasm for a return meal when so much potential goes unseasoned. Still, another visit to explore different menu items isn't out of the question--perhaps the kitchen's bolder preparations will hit the mark. For now, it's a solid neighborhood option for quantity and certain homemade elements, but one that needs more confidence behind the seasoning to truly impress.

The food is good and you get a lot of food. The service was fast and he was very Attentive to us…read more My friend love this place. I will cone back

Very nice place that has authentic and Tex mex, the Birria Tacos were very good.. pay a little more…read morethan some other Mexican restaurants but it was good.. margaritas were stout..lol.. (not a bad thing).. .. Atmosphere was good little loud like most.. saw some people got quac made table side so we ordered some but was just brought out to us in a bowl..?

Nice find in Columbus…read more If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant, this is the place. Good food, large portions, good salsa, outstanding service and cold beer. My wife ordered the guacamole tacos. They were lettuce wraps with sliced avocado and pico with grilled tilapia. Nice and fresh. I had the combo fajitas which included steak, chicken, shrimp, carnitas and chorizo, served on a sizzling plate with grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms. We will return.

Loved some of their lunch specials. Service was very good…read more Last few time I drove by for lunch they appeared to be closed..

Super good and in a cute spot! I needed a snack and this was the perfect choice. The veggies were…read moresautéed just right with fresh ingredients. This place is located inside the Bank's food hall near the Woodruff Riverfront Park. Staff were friendly and helpful as well. Plenty of seating inside and outside.

Having spent over a month in this area, I am so sad I only found out about this place now! It one…read moreof a handful of places you can pick to eat from in a food hall. Menu is a little difficult to pick out prices from at first glance but make sense if you keep reading across where proteins are. I was happily gorging myself on their massive barbacoa burrito with their homemade red and green hot sauces. There was so much beans, rice, pico, and beef inside. Honestly, it's enough to feed two people or one with a very big appetite. I am in love and wish I came here sooner. Come enjoy this locally owned and casual family spot!

I really wanted to love it here because the person I came with absolutely lovessss it and comes…read morehere all the time! The chips were nice and crispy and the salsa was too thin/watery for me personally. We split the birria egg rolls to start, which was perhaps just a wrong choice. I didn't even finish one and was feeling so full/heavy by the time my fajitas came that I had to box it up and take it all home. I liked the flavor but wow I felt so sick after eating it. Prices were reasonable- my fiesta fajita meal was under $20 and had shrimp, chorizo, chicken, steak, AND carnitas. Huge value and all the meat was yummy. If I returned, I would definitely just skip the heavy app and get an entree.

We had REALLY delicious food from Agave. The three dip trio was seriously so good, we had to force…read moreourselves to stop so we could eat our entrees. My friend got the taco platter. I had the chicken fajitas platter. We are both gluten free and they were very accommodating. We sat outside on their patio, because it was such a nice day. Hostess was very sweet, the server was really nice--weird to say this, but maybe too nice? I didn't have a margarita, but my friend didn't finish hers because it wasn't great. She said it was cloyingly sweet and artificial. Everything else was excellent.

Every time I travel to the area I pass this restaurant and say, "I need to try this place." Finally…read moregot the chance to try it, and I don't know if the built up anticipation caused me to expect more or the restaurant just didn't meet some minimum standards. The host who sat us was friendly enough. The restaurant is spacious with the expected Mexican decorations. Our table was not clean, and the host didn't notice. I asked the next person who came by to clean it, and she was happy to do it. It gave me hope that this was a minor issue, and we'd enjoy the rest. Unfortunately, it was the least of the issues. The server kept forgetting things we asked for and disappeared. We never got a refill on anything. He came back and apologized, but it seemed disingenuous. We were happy to leave, and unfortunately, we might not return - at least until we forget about this experience. Like: Quesadilla (flavorful steak, but one side did not have any on it); cheese dip (didn't get a refill on chips) Dislike: Hawaiian fajitas (great flavor; steak was tough with gristles); service (kept forgetting things, didn't refill anything, disappeared)

Arrived and were seated immediately. The booth was very cramped ... but we made it work…read more The restaurant was decorated in a typical Mexican restaurant way with bold colors and items from Mexican places around strategically. The menu was disappointing kind of big but it was a more Americanized version of Mexican food and I was looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant for dinner. The photos of the food are of more authentic dishes, but when you come in, read the descriptions on the items you realize that the owners have pretty much designed or reimagined all the dishes but for an more American target audience - not a bad thing for them but not the experience I wanted. I order the flautas (rolled tacos) 4 came with the order, guac & sour cream plus lettuce and tomato (I asked for them to leave that off I wasn't going to eat it anyway) no rice or beans I had to order that extra (‍) My son ordered a French fry appetizer My mom a chicken & steak plate. The chips & salsa were ok. Salsa lacked any real spice or flavor it tasted like tomato and oregano. I didn't have any. I ordered an horchata & it was fresh & delicious & the mug it came in was also pretty cool looking. My son really enjoyed his fried zero complaints there they had queso, chorizo & pico on them. My mom enjoyed her plate as well. My food was "ok" the meat in my flautas lacked seasoning & they were extremely greasy. The guacamole was tasteless & looked very unappealing so I didn't eat that, the rice & beans were very good delicious actually, the rice was probably my favorite part of my meal. Overall good definitely not terrible just not terribly authentic maybe somewhere in the middle.

The mango margarita is a must have!!! Good service. The chips are very festive with red and green…read morechips mixed in. Food is traditional, Mexican restaurant Blair with a few extras.

This place is INSANELY good. From the moment you walk in, the energy completely shifts--what looks…read morea little questionable on the outside turns into a warm, welcoming spot that feels alive and inviting. The workers are not only efficient, they're incredibly generous... like they refuse to let your chips run out (and trust me, you won't want them to--they're addicting). And the speed? Almost suspicious. Your food comes out so fast it makes you do a double take, but somehow it's still hot, fresh, and packed with flavor like it was made with care. Every bite hits. This place really knows what it's doing. Lowkey didn't expect much at first, but it completely proved me wrong. I'll definitely be back.

The food was really good here the service was wonderful. The ladies kept coming back to ask if we…read morewere doing fine. Definitely going back to visit soon!!

This was my first time back in quiet a while. I used to love it…read more The service was great. The food was OK, partly that was on me for coming in the evening. There weren't enough customers to keep things fresh. The big disappointment was that it is no longer AYCE or a buffet. It's a pay by the pound and served cafeteria style. I'm glad I went but I won't be back.

I was excited to hear Columbus now has a Pure, so my family and I went for dinner on a Saturday…read morenight. I expected that there would be a long wait, but there wasn't. I got the strawberry margarita, which was delicious. We shared the cheese dip and chips. I also shared the chicken quesadilla with my mom. The quesadilla was unlike any I've had before, and it was absolutely packed with chicken. We liked our food. It's just pricey. The restaurant is large inside, and has outside seating as well. We will be back when in town again!

Horrible service and we waited forever for our food. No one came to check on us and when we did get…read morefood it was cold and my daughter's hard taco was soggy. It wasn't even good food. There is better Mexican in the area. Very disappointed and have heard others say it's horrible as well. Over priced.

Got food to go . Hostess helped me with my order and selection is true to real authentic mexican…read morefood. Service was Awesome . But did not have certain things I asked for on food but it's ok . We are all human and taste is awesome .

Twice now I have tried it. Both times ZERO FLAVOR. I will never return. Nothing has taste plus it's…read moreexpensive. From appetizers, entrees to all the desserts. If I wanted bland tasteless food I would cook for myself. Mexican food is suppose to have flavor and spice. Theres nothing here but bland food. I've tried a variety of different things throughout the menu. Very disappointing