Here are the 10 best Mexican restaurants in Columbus, according to Yelp
Fresh chips and salsa. Queso, tacos and tequila. Authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine never disappoints.
However, with so many great Mexican restaurants in Columbus, choosing one as a favorite may be difficult.
Here is a list of the 10 top-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus, according to Yelp.
La Nacional Mexican Buffet
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review: “Me and my wife are in town and decided to try one of the local restaurants for dinner. We love traditional Mexican food and given the many 5-star reviews, it was a no-brainer. The food was insanely good and the whole staff was super helpful and very friendly. All of the front house staff spoke fluent Spanish and English, and did their best to make us feel at home. You can’t beat the price either, we both filled our plates and got drinks, and our total was only $15. Phenomenal service by such an amazing team. Try it out for yourself and you’ll see why there are so many raving about it,” said Caleb.
Favorites on the menu: tacos, nachos, chicken fajitas and enchiladas
La Mexicana
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “This place is a hidden gem. It’s located in the back of a supermarket so you will have to do some digging for it. We came in on a Tuesday evening and it wasn’t busy at all. Our server didn’t understand much English but she was very sweet and accommodating. We ordered tacos, short ribs and fajitas. The servings are huge for the price. It was definitely one of the most authentic Mexican foods I’ve ever had,” wrote Anna.
Favorites on the menu: horchata, chips and salsa, tacos and carnitas
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “Food and service were amazing. I was tipsy after one large Patron margarita. I had the Mexican plate, which was delicious, and my husband really enjoyed his steak burrito verde. Our server was on top of everything. The place was packed tonight and we fully expected subpar service, but instead received great service, food and drinks. We will definitely be going back and would recommend it to anyone,” said Rose.
Favorites on the menu: margaritas, chimichanga, chicken quesadilla and street tacos
Pure Taqueria
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “My daughter and son-in-law recommended this restaurant for my birthday. Being from California, I’d like to say this place did not disappoint. Birria tacos (lamb), strawberry skinny margarita, and calamari appetizer — wow wow wow! Will definitely come back,” said Jean.
Favorites on the menu: margaritas, jalapeño mac and cheese, and fried shrimp tacos
El Carrizo Mexican
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Review: “This is hands down my favorite place in Columbus. Reliable and always delicious. The margaritas are always perfect. The service is always the same (perfection, just enough checking on you without being in your face). Have never had anything bad on the menu, always quick and reliable,” said Sarah.
Favorites on the menu: fajita chicken nachos, chimichanga, vegetarian fajitas and chicken soup
Mexigrill Taquería
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “Tacos were fresh and delicious. Tried the asada, carnitas, and pastor; all were flavorful and filled with a decent amount of meat. If you love tacos and are looking for a quick fix, I would definitely recommend this spot,” wrote Anthony.
Favorites on the menu: birria tacos, burritos and Cuban plate
Sapo’s Mexican Cocina and Bar
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Review: “Best Mexican we’ve had to date. Very reasonable price for the quantity of food. Best (and strongest) margaritas we’ve had. Highly recommend getting it Texas style. The food is always very consistent as well,” said Nicole.
Favorites on the menu: vegan and vegetarian options, salsa and guacamole
Las Americas Super Mercado & Restaurant
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review: “This place has everything you need for all your Latin cravings. One of the greatest things about this place is that you can shop for all your products so you can go home and make a homemade meal or you can sit down and eat one of the very authentic food choices. I had their soup (also known as Menudo), it was delicious. Their tacos are delicious, the nachos are delicious, their Carne Asada is delicious. I mean should I go on?” said Carla.
Favorites on the menu: soup, guacamole, tacos and chorizo quesadilla.
Tacos El Paisa
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review: “Ft Benning Visitors: stop here for authentic street tacos. We drove by this taco stand several times and after a long day of shopping and eating at chain restaurants and BBQ, and we were ready for a change. Street tacos at their best–we ordered four different meat tacos and they were as good as any we get back home in California. I would recommend this little stand to anyone who loves a good street taco. Everything is prepared to order, so it takes a few minutes, but worth every minute. Don’t forget the cooler with all the sides,” said Kel.
Favorites on the menu: street tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
El Carrizo Mexican Restaurant
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Review: “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,” said Jenny.
Favorites on the menu: taco salad, guacamole, nachos and quesadillas.
This story was originally published July 6, 2022 at 7:06 AM.