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Torchy's Tacos

3.7 (142 reviews)
ModerateTacos, Tex-Mex

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dining room with full bar
Steve P.

I didn't know what to expect when I walked into this place. I love me some fast food tacos, but I also love me some sit-down quality tacos as well. I guess I expected something closer to fast food tacos, based on the look of the building and the very little I knew. I would call this more fast casual if I have to categorize it for simplicity's sake. Walk to the counter, read off of the menu, make your order with the cashier, and pay before you sit down. Easy Peasy. Then wait a few minutes and while you're sitting, they bring your order to you. But somethign about this place feels a little higher quality than fast food. I am not sure if it's the full bar as the central hub of the dining area or the fact that the tacos appear and taste higher quality than fast food. But I'd return here again. I appreciate the handful of vegetarian options. I like the queso better at other similar restaurants, but I like that Torchy's queso is unique in that I've never had one quite like it. And it's pretty good. I imagine I'll stop here occasionally (or the new one on Hamilton Rd.) for a couple of tacos and possibly even a beer or margarita to wash it down. I didn't have a drink nor sit at the bar on this occasion, but that's probably my next stop here.

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Jules M.

Food and service are great. Love the Hogfather and Democrat. Also, get a margarita and add grand marnier.

Taco of the month & naughty Santa
Abbie S.

Torchy's is always one of my favorites when it comes to tacos. There's so many good flavorful tacos. Service is super quick, my queso was out before I was able to get my water! I love the full bar, great shows on the tv, and overall nice dining. Highly recommend !

Smit P.

I love Torchy's. Amazing Tacos with dips. Staff is very friendly. Great Location - I love outdoor seating when weather is good. Avocado Taco Chips and Queso Churros Elote

Margs and queso
Melitta S.

Great food! Alittle pricey but definitely good. Probably shouldn't have gotten the margaritas lol. Per recommendations get the avocado green Chile queso. It was so spicy in places but perfectly balanced with the salty tortillas. I loved the mofaux taco. Faux meat, Diablo sauce, avocado, peppers and other goodies I can't recall. It was stuffed to the edges. I had to take my fried avocado taco home... it was too much food. Not a bad thing....

Green Chile queso
Meera K.

@torchystacos at Polaris in Columbus is now open!!! We visit a Torchy's anytime we are in Texas so we are so excited to have one just under 2 hours away from Cincy! Their green Chile queso and fried avocado taco are our favorites They've recently added a beyond meat option and their seasonal 'Raj' would be so tasty with a veg substitute! While we felt the portion sizes were smaller than what we've had in Texas, the flavor is still fire. also, if you're looking to stock up on their delicious Diablo hot sauce, they are currently not selling the bottles in store but you can purchase 4oz or 8oz portions to take out! Conveniently located near Polaris mall, tons of parking available.

Joe F.

Today was my second visit to Torchy Tacos. On my first visit there was a long wait for my order. My friends received there order long before I received my food, though I ordered before they arrived. The manager gave me some complimentary coupons as an apology. I used those coupons on today's order. On this visit I went with the carryout option. I grabbed three tacos with beef barbacoa and avocado (The Democrat). I received a complimentary beverage while I waited for my order. The food was ready in a short amount of time. The tacos were pretty good, with fresh ingredients and good flavors. The price for each taco was a bit high. Overall I am mixed on my opinion of Torchy Tacos.

Tequila Sunrise, Street Corn, Fried Avocado Taco, Mr Orange taco
Anna H.

First visit for a late lunch (3:00) on a Saturday. We weren't sure if there was a bar, and sure enough, there is. Our bartender was great, friendly, and knew the menu. On weekends, they have a selection of 4 cocktails for $4.25 each: Sangria, Bloody Mary, Mimosa, & Tequila Sunrise. I chose the Tequila Sunrise. I was happy they use paper straws vs. plastic. Their regular happy hour is Mon-Fri 3-6pm. The margaritas and cocktails are $2 off, and wine/draft & bottled beer are $1.50 off. They offer breakfast tacos, so the mimosa would be a perfect brunch drink. The tacos are in the $4-6 range and we were told most people order 2, so they are fairly large. I had the Mr. Orange, which was the blackened salmon, and the Fried Avocado, with a side of the street corn. The salmon was very good and I would order again. The avocado was disappointing: one fried avocado ball, with a lot of refried beans and too much shredded cheese. The street corn was good, but then I thought it had more spice than I like, so my guy finished it. He had 2 beef fajita tacos and said they were ok. Bottom line is my expectations were too high because it is a fast food joint, but at the same time, our bar experience was good. We liked the cocktails we had, and there are some tacos on the menu I would try next time.

Paloma
Leah R.

Good place for sure!!! Yummy food, fast service and plenty of seating for a big or small group. Their corn side was excellent and the chicken fajita taco was huge! Some of their other tacos aren't as big, so that one is a great deal! The tomatillo salsa was spicy but not too spicy, just enough heat and more than enough salsa for the generous amount of chips they give you. I didn't drink this time, but they have a full bar which is also very nice. Kid friendly...everyone friendly! Recommend and will be back!

Bar
Nichole A.

First time trying this place. Torchy's is like a fast service dine in restaurant. You order out front and they meet you at your table with the food. Tacos are not traditional Mexican tacos. They have cool spins to them and they are delicious. The accompanying sauces were great. I also loved the queso. It comes with a dollop of guacamole. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Vibe is chill there's a bar of you are interested in drinks and they can serve you there.

Hillbilly Queso & Chips
Diana P.

I really liked this place because it's not low quality fast food, but it's not expensive fine dining. It's the place you go when you want something casual and can fill up on good food. I have to start off by mentioning the hillbilly queso. You must order this! It has chorizo and when everything is mixed together, it's delicious! We smashed a basket of chips with just half an order of queso. The chips were pretty salty, but every basket varies. I also ordered the Tipsy Chick and Mr. Orange tacos. Both were loaded! I think two tacos would fill up most people. The Mr. Orange taco was probably my favorite. The black beans and corn went so well with the salmon. Plus, I think corn tortillas are better. But the Tipsy Chick did not disappoint! I got my fill of cheddar cheese! We finished our meal off with Lil' Nookies, which are fried chocolate chip cookie dough balls. I feel like I shouldn't need to review that item. It's pretty obvious that they're delicious! The cherries were a nice touch too. We sat at the bar and our waitress was new. She was learning how to make drinks, so it was fun interacting with her. She struggled with my credit card for a while when it came time to pay, so she gave us the Lil' Nookies for free! We didn't care one bit about how long she was taking, but that was very kind of her to do. We had a great time here and will be coming back with friends!

Tipsy Chick and Reefer Taco
LJ W.

My new favorite taco spot is Torchy's! I had the Reefer Taco and the Tipsy Chick taco and they both were phenomenal. The Tipsy Chick taco stole the show though! Bacon on tacos is an automatic WIN!!! I mean, I could go on and on about how amazing this place is, but it's Tuesday and I'm feeling lazy. Do yourself a favor, go out and immediately try this place! Tipsy Chick Taco 1-5=5! Reefer Taco (no Mary Jane included) 1-5=4.

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Food is overly salty, limited amount of protein on the tacos. Many times they get the order wrong

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