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El Carrizo - Macon RD

3.3 (73 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chicken soup with the lime I added.
Mary P.

The chorizo and eggs was super good and a nice portion. The soup was tasty. Frijoles were good and rice was fluffy and just right. The waitress brought more salsa without us asking. Casual atmosphere and since we were there mid afternoon there were hardly any customers.

Plenty of seating
Kennedi L.

My all time favorite place to drop in for Mexican food when I am home. They are located up Macon road in the shopping plaza near dollar general. Plenty of parking & it's a big size restaurant. I love everything I have tried on their menu from the nachos to the quesadillas. Their salsa is awesome. Not a lot of places get the salsa right. And the tequila flows generously. I went for lunch on a Saturday and they have specials on their margaritas. Most places only have drink specials Monday through Thursday. So this is another plus. The staff is always friendly & helpful. I have never received bad food or service. Stop in & give them a try!

Soap de polio and Texas margarita. Best margaritas hands down in all of Columbus!!! Food and servers are the greatest.
Jenny N.

I love this place. My favorite restaurant in all of Columbus. They have the strongest margaritas and the prices are affordable. The service is great. Zero complaints.

First time at this restaurant
Shawnita P.

This was my first time at this restaurant I think the best thing was the people eating but it was hard for waiter to understand so I was constantly repeating myself and the food looked like a subway prep and stuff that just came out of bags and the dip tasted like Velveeta dip. Bathroom stall is small and congested and dirty. We told him we didn't want wings and they brought them any ways. We came for the drinks and got it but will never be back here

"Burrito and enchilada dinner"

El Carrizo is pretty decent. It's tucked in the back of the plaza in the corner. I almost missed it the first time because the restaurant sign doesn't lit. We came on a Wednesday and they have a little deal on margs! I got 3 for $15... and they were properly made (strong). We had a good time! I got the "Texas" styled margarita which has a couple different alcohols & is a little stronger. The "small" is actually huge. They bring out chips and salsa, but we asked for queso and it was good! I ordered the burrito and enchilada dinner that came with rice and beans. It was about $10. I got beef, but I should've tried chicken. The beef wasn't what I thought. I was expecting shredded beef, but instead it was more like ground beef that tasted kinda cheap? But I mean, for $10 it was pretty good. Overall, I'd probably come back for drinks and appetizers.

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Food, food is always mediocre. Last chance given here. People are nice food is awful:

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Friendly and quick service with delicious food hit the spot! We got their guacamole and enchiladas-yum!

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Great food. Great service.. I highly recommend this restaurant. Would visit again when I'm in the area.

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Very good food, quick service and adequate pricing for meals. Nachos and fajitas for two are really good.

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Delicious food and great service. The restaurant is hidden in the back through the store. Good…read moreprices and large portions.

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.

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