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13 Tacos to Try in Columbus, Ohio

If there’s one thing I eat more than anything else, it’s TACOS! My favorite tacos are traditional – the protein on corn tortillas, topped with onions and cilantro. Scroll through this list of some delicious taco shops and trucks found in Columbus!

Some of these shops have multiple locations and I’ve listed the address of the location where the photo was taken. To find all locations use Google Maps or visit the websites I’ve linked to under each. name.

This isn’t meant to be an all-inclusive list, and these taco shops are in random order. I’ll be adding to it and am always looking for new taco spots to visit! Let me know your favorites in the comments!

1. El Jaliciense

3 tacos on a plate.

Tips for visiting El Jaliciense:

  • The parking lot is small. Look for parking along Josephine Avenue, north of Sullivant.
  • Free chips and salsa!

2. Tacos Don Deme

3 tacos and a bowl of chips.

Tips for visiting Tacos Don Deme:

  • Parking lot available
  • Head next door to Panaderia La Oaxaqueña for pastries after dining

3. Aj’s Tacos Food Truck

  • Address: 3059 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
  • (They also have a ghost kitchen at 2864 N. High St.)
  • Instagram Page
3 tacos in a to-go container.

Tips for visiting AJ’s Tacos:

  • AJ’s is famous for their birria tacos!
  • The food truck is located in the parking lot of Third Way Cafe
  • There are picnic tables on site for dining
  • Daily hours are posted on their Instagram account

4. Dos Hermanos

  • (Multiple Locations)
  • Address: 3946 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH
  • Website
Two plates of tacos.

Tips for visiting Dos Hermanos:

  • Food hall locations offer general seating at North Market and North Market Bridgepark
  • A standalone restaraunt can be found in the Easton area
  • When shopping, pick up tacos from Dos Hermanos at the food court at Polaris Fashion Place!

5. El Ranchito

3 tacos at El Ranchito in Columbus, Ohio.

Tips for visiting El Ranchito:

  • Parking can be found behind the restaurant.
  • Free chips and salsa!

6. El Catrin Food Truck

  • Mobile Food Truck (follow them to see current location)
  • Instagram Page
3 tacos in a to-go container.

Tips for visiting El Catrin:

  • Follow them on Instagram or Street Food Finder to see their most up to date location
  • Make sure to order the queso – one of my favorites!

7. House Taco

  • Address: 79 S 4th St, Columbus, OH
  • Website
A basket of tacos at House Taco.

Tips for visiting House Taco:

8. Los Agavez Taqueria

  • Address: 710 Grandview Xing Wy, Columbus, OH
  • (They also have a food truck at 3166 N. High St.)
  • Facebook Page
3 al pastor tacos from Los Agavez Taqueria.

Tips for visiting Los Agavez Taqueria:

  • For the location located inside The Little Grand Market, you can sit at your table and order with a QR code

9. Los Guachos

  • (Multiple Locations)
  • Address: 5221 Godown Rd, Columbus, OH
  • Website
A platter of tacos from Los Guachos.

Tips for visiting Los Guachos:

  • Mondays offer Buy One Taco Al Pastor, Get One FREE!
  • All locations have parking lots

10. Taco Nice

  • Address: 4832 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
  • Website
3 tacos on a rectangular plate from Taco Nice.

Tips for visiting Taco Nice:

  • Easy parking in the lot in front of the restaurant
  • Order at the counter before sitting

11. El Carajillo

3 tacos from El Carajillo in the short north.

Tips for visiting El Carajillo:

  • Find free parking on the west side of N. 4th St.
  • Order the CoffeeChata, a horchata based coffee drink!
  • They also have great breakfast tacos!
  • See more things to do in the area in my blog post about things to do in the Short North

12. Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill

  • (Multiple Locations)
  • Address: 3650 Main St, Hilliard, OH
  • Website
3 tacos from Habaneros in Hilliard.

Tips for visiting Habaneros:

  • At the Main Street location, you order at the counter
  • Easy parking
  • Another great spot for queso!
  • Check out more things to do in Hilliard!

13. La Michoacana Mexican Market

  • (Multiple Locations)
  • Address: 534 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH
  • I have found no central listing of these markets, but there are many all over Columbus. Google Maps is your best bet.
3 tacos on a plate at La Michoacana Market in Columbus.

Tips for visiting a Michoacana Market:

  • Michoacana Markets are grocery stores with restaurants inside.
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