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!

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.

How am I the first to review this? Guess it's pretty new…read more Standard Sheetz, just down the road from another one. Decent access off Alum Creek, pull around to the back. Didn't even check gas prices; we were just making a snack run. They have actual food, of course, but we weren't that hungry. Baby K got gummies. I got a slushy thing. Decent prices, big portions, huge selection of snacks and drinks. Paid at self-serve. Get their card; the app is a pain but the card gets you easy discounts. Clean. Big for a convenience store. Handy. If you're near here, take your pick; the other one is a mile or two up the road and on the other side, so maybe one is handy on the way to work and the other on the way home?

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.

Delicious!! Everything is good - definitely worth checking it out. Usually takes about 15 mins for…read moreorders, you can call ahead - would recommend, especially during lunch. There are a few picnic tables if you want to eat there. The staff is great, super friendly. Love the tacos, sopes, house made chips with guacamole and salsa (they have a HOT one).

There's this thing about magic and the curse of midnight where everything breaks back into reality…read more In this case, Taco Bell was calling 11pm close enough. Full disclosure, this is my first ever late night food run, as usually I'm well asleep by then. And if I do wake up at home, my standards are low enough that I've eaten tortillas straight from the bag on my way back from relieving myself. At least this time I thought there'd be potatoes in my tortilla. We pulled up to a glitching menu and a robot asking if we had a mobile order. It switched to a human when we said we did not, and we should have been more ready considering the screen was hard to read. Thankfully there was nobody in line and the girl assured us they do have potato bowls. I got one with a potato bowl (needed a vegetarian option and didn't want to subject my bestie to fast food bean farts from my top bunk). He ordered a chicken crispy taco, the whole reason we had agreed on fast food instead of rest stop snacks. There's a single window for payment and pickup which takes a few minutes. I verified that I saw three wrappers and we drove off. I assumed that there would be a fork. And napkins. And the 6 packets of mild sauce that was right on the receipt, that they had brought up without us prompting, that they had left out of the bag. I made a lot of wrong assumptions. Don't offer what you can't deliver. Or should I say deliver well, as my food was, uh, edible, but made me decide that I'm not cut out for late night quality fast food after all. The potato in both dishes mushed in your mouth like old french fries instead of being remotely crispy. The sauce on my taco had a tasty kick. Luckily I can replicate with their grocery line so that I don't have to go back for shredduce and unmelted cheese shreds. (Unlike lettuce, I don't have a cool term for that.) The bowl had a large glop of sour cream on top and a sheet of American style cheese sticks on enough that I could eat relatively mess free with my fingers because I was not driving the five minutes back to demand a fork. It's quick and easy and cheap, all small compliments to the biggest complaint, that it is cheaply made. My bestie found his taco broken/breaking before even taking a bite. He said he could never order it again, which originally I thought meant he was under-wowed like me. As it turned out, he said he would order like five and just annihilate them all. The chicken was different from their usual fare. Not enough to merit returning for. If you're too tired and running on an adrenaline high it'll do. If you have standards, keep on driving.

Ordered on doordash and 15 dollars worth of food was missing. Other food was poorly made and tasted…read morelike school cafeteria food.

Our order consisted of steak street tacos, cheese quesadilla, and esquites. Visually appealing, the…read morequesadilla pleased my daughter. Portion size aligned with pricing. Steak tacos showcased juicy protein and generous servings. Artisanal salsas took center stage. Conversely, esquites underperformed with stale corn and brown hue, indicating older preparation. I hope for improved elote next time and plan to return for further exploration!

This is the best Mexican food on Columbus. We drive from Summit Station to get here…read more I brought my Kiwi Cousin here rather than any other restaurant in Columbus.

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.

I can't imagine life without El Ranchito! Been going here for years and always love their tacos,…read morechips with salsa and gauc. My dad is a fan of their burritos. The staff are always kind and quick with service. A small establishment with a welcoming atmosphere. I never walk away hungry!

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.

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.

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!