50 Best Taco Restaurants in Columbus

“My husband and I recently visited fir the first time this past weekend and it is now one of top spots! The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, 10 across the board!“

“the atmosphere is nice they have several locations and the staff is always friendly“

“Great tacos and burritos!!“

“I am visiting from Boston and just happen to spontaneously tour the Ohio Statehouse. Here, I lunched at HouseTaco which locates inside the Statehouse itself. The food is quick and fresh. Chef Zach prepared the tacos on-site with passion. They were delicious! What a hidden gem!!!“

“I recommend Condado tacos here at Easton. I also recommend our waitress Erin B. She is amazing, friendly and quick!!“

“Loved the tacos! They weren’t messy and very tasty. Great cocktails and draft beer selection. Definitely coming back soon“

“Great food , great service . My server had great recommendations. The food was soooooo good this was my first time eating here and definitely best tacos I’ve had in a while“

“Coco’s food and staff are all fantastic . We have been enjoying the experience s”almost weekly since they opened. Highly recommend“

“Garret was great! Recommend a Gran Classico and I loved it!“

“There was amazing service, it was fast and the waiter was amazing. They were pretty busy when we got here but got seated right away as well as our food was fast and tasted amazing. Definitely a favorite and will come agin“

“Absolutely amazing food would come back over and over again if there was one in Minneapolis. Unfortunately I was only in Ohio for a work trip. If I go again I’ll be at Torchy’s!“

“Excellent friendly service. Our new fav spot. We love all the tacos and the chips and quac. Been here 3 times in 2 weeks and telling everyone we know about them!“

“Hola Pachucos Taqueria, Gracias por su hamabilidad, segun yo hiba por comida china y al pasar por su puesto dije pues unos tacos por que no?... Recomiendo mucho su comida al estilo Hidalgo. Esos Sopes y esos tacos que me comi fueron una buena porcion. Muy buen sason y buena consistencia de la masa para mi sope. Algo que me encanto de su comida es la salsa ufff que pocosa y sabrosa, mi preferida fue la salsa roja, la salsa verde esta rica pero esa me gustaria mas como para tacos dorados. Gracias por hacerme recordar que andaba comiendo en mi Mexico, con esas cebollitas asadas, y el pepinito con limon y sal, algo que si estaria bien para acompañar serian rabanos. ufff pero como sea muy buen sabor... Gracias por darme a probar un poco de sus aguas frescas. La poca agua que alcanse a probar de sabor de horchata estaba ufffff bien rica, pero para mi suerte ya no habia, llegue tarde ni modo sera para la otra. Gracias hasta la proxima To all those of you who want truly Mexican food in the city of Columbus, this hole in the wall will amaze you. I tried their Tacos and sopes and uff you wont regret it. The ones i tried were asada, well seasoned. Honestly another small hole in the wall for my books.“

“I’ve been going here for over twenty years. It’s the best Mexican food I’ve had outside Mexico. I highly recommend. I get the chicken burritos and in fact that’s what I’ve requested to do for Mother’s Day.“

“Didn't pack lunch this week. I got something different everyday.
The food is phenomenal, the people are friendly, and the prices are good. You can get a lot of options out of a single truck. Had a steak quesadilla that was fantastic, Gorditas was very good and got 3 different tacos today, made me want to get 3 more. Highly suggest this food.“

“The queso is amazing! Niko was awesome and had great recommendations!“

“My daughter had me try this place and it was all she said it would be. She said their tacos are good but I wanted to try her favorite item there, the Mexican burger and it was so delicious. A little messy but the flavor was amazing. I will be going back. I wish I had taken a picture. It smelled so good, I just dug in and totally forgot.“

“absolutely delicious 10/10“

“Hace tiempo que no iba , pero volví a ir ya que sus tacos y todo era muy rico, me gustaban mucho sus tacos recién cortados del trompo, el señor que los cocina y corta realmente sabe hacer su trabajo. Pero esta vez que volví a ir , los tacos muy buenos, pero me recibió una muchacha que desde que llegamos estaba como enojada su servicio mal, y no se diga la salsa estaba servida en vasitos parecía agua, ya no es nada igual que antes ojalá pongan más atención“

“Im so glad I found this place. Probably some of the best tacos I’ve had. The meats are flavorful and tender and the salsas taste amazing. The truck is run by one very sweet lady which is another plus. I will say the tacos are a tiny bit pricey at $3 per taco however, they are absolutely worth it and to know it’s supporting a local pursuing their dream makes it even more worth it!“

“Cute little truck in an old bus. Prices were reasonable and food was good, not great. Thought everything could use more flavor but overall it was very solid for tacos. Would recommend stopping by if you're in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for it. I only tried street tacos cannot speak on the other items. Service was fast and friendly.“

“Outstanding enchiladas. And I’m from Nuevo Mexico. The jamaica (hibiscus) drink was also great. Authentic—I was the only gringo eating there. Wish the containers were foil or lined cardboard instead of styrofoam, but hey, it’s what’s inside, not the packaging.“

“Delicious Mexican food! I find that asking the server for recommendations always pays off. The burritos and tacos are great. I've tried their beef head and it was amazing. They have a dish called Mexican quesadillas with cabbage and although it doesn't sound very interesting, it's super yummy! Its my new go-to dish here. You can also text your oder on Whatsapp and pickup. Gracias!!“

“I fear writing this review as this is one of the best kept secrets in taco trucks around Columbus. Delicious birria and asada tacos that they make fresh. I saw raw steak cuts thrown on the grill. The best part is the made-from-scratch tortillas which are so much tastier than store bought. A bit thicker and chewy texture.“

“Haven't had authentic Mexican food since I left S.Fl. Best tacos in Columbus“

“We were staying at the Day's Inn across the street and saw the place from our window so decided tip try it. My wife got the nachos and I got a Mexican pork sandwich. Both were delicious and so big we didn't eat it all. This is more like a food truck, outside the market, than a restaurant but it had a few picnic tables top eat on if you like. I recommend trying this place.“

“Carry out containers have little holes in them for ventilation so crunchy tacos don't get soggy. I wanted some barbecue settled on the monster quesadilla, satisfied. food is amazing. Hmmm could add sour cream next time. 🤔“

“Just amazing and a must try“

“I went here for the soft opening. The food was pretty good. The servers were fantastic, had great energy and were really kind and helpful. The building was really cold and a friend asked them to change the temp but was told the owners of the building, not Condado, have temp control“

“Delicious & great portions! Highly recommend“

“deliciosos los pollos recomendados“

“Best food ever. By far the best Mexican food I have had. Agustine and Rachael are amazing and are great with their customers❤️ highly recommend!!“

“We came with our 5 kids and food came out quickly and was hot and delicious! I will say if you have a big eater I would recommend getting them an adult entree as my 7 year old was still hungry after eating his kids meal but since my burrito was so filling I was able to share with him! For our family of 7 it was a great value with good food. Can't wait to come back! The el favorito burrito with al pastor was 10/10 as well as the tamarind margarita!“

“We came with our 5 kids and food came out quickly and was hot and delicious! I will say if you have a big eater I would recommend getting them an adult entree as my 7 year old was still hungry after eating his kids meal but since my burrito was so filling I was able to share with him! For our family of 7 it was a great value with good food. Can't wait to come back! The el favorito burrito with al pastor was 10/10 as well as the tamarind margarita!“

“This place gets 5 stars, because their tacos al pastor are awesome, I have tried the original ones in Mexico City and these tacos did not taste any different, they were delicious. If you can travel to Mexico City, then these tacos are a must. Also they are in Columbus Ohio. Imagine my surprise of finding this hole in the wall where the Mexican food is great.“

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El Tacoriendo – Columbus, OH
Tacoriendo

Ever have a dinner plan fall through, only to find something even better by accident?

That’s exactly how I ended up here. My go-to Thai place was closed (my heart was set on pork belly fried rice), so I pivoted—and honestly, I’m glad I did.

This was only my second time at El Tacoriendo, and it was a 4/4 taco win.

I tried:
🌮 Asada – tender and smoky, almost buttery in a warm corn tortilla
🌮 Suadero – juicy and rich without being greasy
🌮 Cecina – salty-savory in the best way
🌮 Barbacoa – soft, shredded, and perfect with a squeeze of lime

Everything came loaded with fresh cilantro, onion, grilled onions, and crisp cucumber slices on the side. The green salsa was mellow, the red had a little kick, but honestly, the meat didn’t need any help.

Even after not eating all day, two tacos filled me up—these portions are no joke.

The menu has so many proteins you don’t see everywhere: beef tongue, tripe, buche, chorizo. After today, I’m open to trying all the unique ones next time. If you’re the adventurous type, this is your playground.

🚨 Outside 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.

Inside feels relaxed and colorful—painted chairs, bright walls, and no pressure. You’re just here to eat good food.

I’d bring y’all with me if I could—because this is the kind of spot that’s easy to love.

💬 What’s the most unique taco filling you’ve tried? Or which one would you pick first? Drop your favorites below!

🌮 5/5 – Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe a little curious about what you’ll order next.“

“Ahhhhmazing! Texans transplant here to say that we’re missed good Mexican food so much UNTIL we found you guys! Everything we ordered had been delicious, large servings! Hot fresh and delicious every single time! Forever a fan!“

“Place is the best for authentic food , stuff here is simple and very good, I've been going since I was 16 and im now 24 and ive never had a single issue or complaint.

Kid-friendliness: They are absolutely nice to everyone

Wheelchair accessibility: You just wheel up to them“

“I’ve tried Tacos D Kache for the first time today, this was the best tacos I’ve ever tasted before the flavors are extremely delicious. Also their team are really respectful I truly recommend !!! 👍“

“We tried Torchy’s Tacos for the first time and when ordering the staff were super kind and patient. The woman waiting on us at the register explained things to the kids and answered all of their questions. Super clean restaurant and the food was so fresh and delicious! Their queso is so good as well. We definitely found a new favorite place! We ordered take out a couple weeks later, it was fresh, warm and so good! Nothing was missing from the order and everything ordered came out just how we wanted it.“

“Yum!!! Shrimp tacos were delicious!“

“Columbus has some terrific Mexican food trucks. Xoch is easily one of the best in the city and they should be a must try for anyone who likes legit Mexican cuisine. Tacos are filling, but not too filling in that bloated way after you eat. The quesadilla is in a different universe. Must try. Lengua…?“

“I loved everything about this place, service was absolutely great! Food was so good everything was served so fresh! Drinks were amazing, restrooms were clean, the server was so helpful! I’ll definitely be going back, not too mention how affordable it was‼️🥰❤️“

“We have made this spot our date night club; the music starts out with our ole school and music we can relate to, once it turns, its our time to leave because the crowd changes. We now have date nights on Friday and Saturday with on a good night we leave around 11pm. We meet new people here and always enjoy ourselves.“

“Honestly, it's the staff for me. They are kind and hospitable and the service has kept me coming back as I work in the area. They are also kind enough to refill my yeti with water without taking any offense to my empty water vessel lol.“

“Buena honda el compa.chistoso y divertido“

“I randomly went here for lunch because I had never had tamales and I really wanted to try them and OH MY GOD I will be coming here all the time! literally soooooo delicious and such a good price!!! staff seemed super nice as well. you have a fan for life- i’m telling everyone about your delicious tamales! i’ll definitely be back to try more.“