Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Taqueria El Buen Sazon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5615 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Laguna Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1980 Hard Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Alebrijes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1500 East Long St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Do2 Sabores
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 6042 Huntley Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Don Deme Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 75 South Murray Hill Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Blackbird Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1200 West 3rd Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#24. La Super Torta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 721 Georgesville Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tacos Rudos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1086 North 4th St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria Los Tizoncitos La Joya
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 154 Hutchinson ave Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Poblanita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3825 Indianola Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. 2 Brothers Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1281 West 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Los Pachucos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2095 Lockbourne Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tacos D' kache
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 734 Garden Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Ranchito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1275 Brown Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria Los Primos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 West 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4640 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pellizcadas Los Primos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2235 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taqueria El Guero
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 8260 Sancus Blvd. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Lupita's Mexican Cuisine & Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1586 South High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Masa Mexican Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 212 Kelton Ave. The Trolley East Market Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Los Agavez Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3166 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taco Mex Mexican Street Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 6111 Busch Blvd. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. House Taco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1 Capitol Sq Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#7. AJ's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3689 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Catrina Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2785 Ferris Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. 5 De Mayo Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1290 South High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Popular
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 207 East 11th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Comida El Catrin
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria La Donita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2750 South Hamilton Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Grullense
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4989 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
