Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus, Indiana by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Columbus, Indiana 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.
#15. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1665 North National Road Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2260 North National Road Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Camilas Traditional Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1824 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Toreo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10020 North US Hwy 31 Ste 105 East Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Luciana's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 Washington St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria Don Jose
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria J & C
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1741 State St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sabor De La Vida
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1625 State St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mi Tierra
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1461 Central Ave. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Nopal Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3330 West Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2326 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Le Fernandez Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 908 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos, Coffee & Tea, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Mexicano Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 251 Center St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Rincon de las Delicias
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1760 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#1. TaColumbus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 1637 North National Road Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- 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.
