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    Chuy's

    3.6 (158 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tortilla Chips, queso, ranchero dip, salsa
    Ebenezer B.

    Chuy's has always been my wife and I's favorite places for a while. Their chicken fajitas for two have always been so delicious and flavorful everytime we've had it. The service was great and the ambiance. Is always so great. They have some of the most beautiful art I've seen in a restaurant. And their tres leche is a problem ! So good ! 9/10

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    Breanna P.

    Really cool place! We sat in the area that was car themed and really enjoyed it & weren't expecting it at all when we walked in! The complimentary chips and salsa were the best I've ever had! Chips were so thin and crispy and the salsa was almost like pico! I forget what I got was even called but it was chicken and cheese rolled up & I got queso for dipping and it was amazing! Would definitely come back again

    Chips and Salsa with creamy Jalapeño
    Brian K.

    ¡Qué Rico Almuerzo En Chuy's! (What a Delicious Lunch at Chuy's!) Today's lunch turned into a full-blown Tex-Mex fiesta at Chuy's Mexican Restaurant, and let me tell you--this wasn't just any midday meal. This was bold flavor, bright colors, and enough creamy jalapeño dip to make you rethink your life priorities (in the best way). We kicked things off like true Chuy's veterans--with those signature thin, salty chips and fresh salsa. But we didn't stop there. We asked for the legendary creamy jalapeño dip, or as I now officially call it: "¡Es delicioso!" It's creamy, tangy, a little spicy, and completely addictive. Honestly, if they sold it by the gallon, I'd find room in the fridge. No hesitation. I ordered the Pancho's Nachos--minus the jalapeños (because I like to control my spice levels). Each chip came fully loaded--no sad, dry chips here. They were stacked with beans, cheese, seasoned meat, and a whole lot of happiness. My wife went with the soft tacos, a simple but always satisfying choice. Fresh tortillas, flavorful filling, and a nod of approval mid-bite that said it all. Between bites and chip breaks, we soaked in the atmosphere. Chuy's isn't just a place to eat--it's a vibe. Bright decor, Elvis shrines, funky artwork, and a staff that makes you feel like family. It's colorful, it's casual, and it's got flavor in every corner. Final Takeaway Spice level: adjustable and awesome Cheese factor: high and glorious Vibe: festive, funky, and full of life Overall verdict: ¡Es delicioso! If you're road-tripping through Polaris area in Columbus and see a Chuy's nearby--make the stop. Whether you're in it for the nachos, the tacos, or just drowning in creamy jalapeño dip, you'll leave full and happy. Until the meal, take the trip, take a bite!! Brian

    Excellent food
    Melissa A.

    Food was great service was excellent Cassidy was awesome and patient. Great lighting.

    Elvis
    Marianne R.

    Been awhile since we've eaten here. We stopped coming sometime after Covid because they didn't have a lot of the old menu items. One of our favorites was the Elvis Presley Memorial Platter. Well we stopped in for dinner and The Elvis was Back!! Just like we remembered. Everything came out hot and just like we remembered. We were happy with our meals. Waitress a little slow but she was also bartending but not so bad that we were too upset with it.

    Soft tacos

    Service was fine. Food was alright. Cute decor, relatively fast. Good strawberry mojito

    Elvis platter
    Mrs Anne Marie W.

    Is she really giving a chain a 5 star review? I was so pleasantly surprised too! Had never been and am on a kick to try new places....with kids so chains are unavoidable. We arrived around 6pm, immediately seated, greeted, waters/drinks, chips. Servyer was SO nice, very attentive. Cute funky atmosphere. 50s style chairs and tables, Elvis statue. No one is taking themselves too seriously here. We started with small guacamole and small queso, just enough. I ordered the enchilada and taco. Well seasoned. Healthy portion, just good Mexican food. Hubby had an Elvis platter, SO much food. Kids had big as ya face burritos We asked for a lot of customization and they delivered. Everyone enjoyed everything and we plowed through 4 baskets of chips. At the end of the meal the server asked if the kids wanted dessert, even though we didn't get them a traditional kids meal. Options were vanilla ice cream or an orange push pop. She also offered me one! With appetizer dips, 4 adult meals, and a few beers this was $100+ with a nice tip, but overall we had such a nice experience which isn't always the case these days. Will be back if only to try the tres leches cake others mentioned!

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    I'm updating my review.... I feel like the old chits is back! Yummy food and great service!

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    Lame boring Ingredients too expensive boo, great chips and salsa I suppose, fahjitas had three ingredients

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    I have been to 18 different Chuy's and this is the best one I have ever been to. The service and food were excellent.

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    Great service during the busy Friday lunch time. Portions were large. Chuychanga was excellent! Best I have ever had. Will be back!

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    Lupita’s Mexican Cuisine & Bar - Molcajete was so good

    Lupita’s Mexican Cuisine & Bar

    4.8(156 reviews)
    14.6 miMerion Village
    $$

    4.8 stars out of 151 reviews?! Say less. I was working in the area and had the taste for Mexican…read moreand a beer. I sit at the bar and I'm greeted by something I've never had ever...chips served with 2 red salsas, a verde salsa and bean dip! Usually you just get chips, a small bowl and a carafe of salsa, help yourself. This set the tone that this would be different than usual. I ordered steak fajita nachos and a Modelo Negra. I powered thru the chips and bean dip like it was my job. And it didn't disappoint. Really fresh and flavorful. Nachos are nachos, right? Wrong. How they are assembled has everything to do with their mouth feel as they cool down. I've had nachos that come out looking amazing but as they cool, turn into a disappointing chuck of chips held together by shredded cheese cement. These stayed loose with crunchy bites of peppers and onions, and the cheese sauce coated instead of becoming cement-like. I always order the same thing when trying a New Mexican spot. If the nachos are good, chances are everything is good! So I'll keep the almost 5 Star steak going. I agree, some of the best Mexican food in Columbus.

    The food is delicious!! And they have margarita flights. Need I say more?…read more I'd recommend the Lupita's Special which has a little bit of everything! My friend got a chicken dish served in queso like sauce and it was really good, but I can't remember the name. (First picture)

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    Lupita’s Mexican Cuisine & Bar - Dining area

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    Lupita’s Mexican Cuisine & Bar - Complementary chips and dips...even bean!

    Complementary chips and dips...even bean!

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    Catrina Mexican Cuisine

    Catrina Mexican Cuisine

    4.8(84 reviews)
    3.5 miNorthland
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    I realized I eat a lot of Mexican food! Working in the area, I do what I always do...Yelp what's…read morein the area. 4.8 starts out of 82 reviews. Let's go! I pull up and the parking lot is empty. Hmmm. Looks like an old Rax roast beef spot. Inside it had a festive vibe with a Mexican mix tape playing over the speakers. The gentleman takes my order and grab a booth. He takes your order and makes your food fresh! Fajita nachos Al Pastor with a Victoria beer. The Victoria draft came out in a frosty mug and it was cold cold. Yes!! As I'm waiting for my food, more customers start coming in. Made me feel better lol. I swear the music playing is a recording of a DJ at a wedding lol. Out come the nachos and they look amazing. He also brings a little stand for my cell phone so I can eat and watch YouTube. Never have I had that offered to me at any restaurant. His hustle, service and smile was appreciated. The nachos were really good. The marinated pork, cheese sauce, fresh chips, chunks of pineapple, sour cream and salsa verde just came together well. Bonus points for the cheese sauce. Not to mention I watched him prepare everything thru the glass counter. He's back there having fun then brings your food out with a smile. Love it. If it were super busy I don't know how he would keep up, but I appreciate his hustle. Yelp, your recommendation didn't disappoint. This was different than your typical sit down, chips and salsa, margarita special, blah blah experience. This was Cozumel in June, cruising around in the side-by-side, Oh look a cool roadside taco spot with an open center courtyard type of vibe. Minus the open courtyard. Check them out!

    We gave Catrina a try tonight and were very pleased with the service and the quality of food…read more Highlights were the tikka chicken empanada and the shrimp tostada - both delicious. The ambiance was fine , and enhanced by some very enjoyable Mexican music. We will be back!

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    Chile Verde - Chile Relleno

    Chile Verde

    4.0(233 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Very friendly, efficient and timely service from the host to our waitress despite the fact that…read moreevery table was full. We tried brunch on Easter (made reservations) and it was fantastic! We each had different dishes-- Green Chile Stew, Three Sisters (I asked for a combo of chorizo and beef and they said, "Of course!"), Sandia Sopapilla with shredded beef. All were excellent and were attractively plated-- it wouldn't have mattered, but it was those little extras that really elevated the experience. We were also given a bowl of their latest salsa to try-- sweet and mildly spicy watermelon! We are regulars here and always enjoy the food and the pleasant ambiance, but this brunch was truly exceptional. We ended our meal with a plate of puffy Sopapillas with honey to share. Delicious! **This is New Mexican and NM-inspired food, not the same as Mexican or Tex-Mex.** If you're not familiar with it, you may ask for samples of sauces and meats before you order! NM cuisine is less about piles of cheese and taco shells and more about the flavors of their regional peppers (which they fly in fresh here!). It's a blend of Mexican, Spanish and Pueblo Indigenous foods, not American-Mexican. And yes, you still get great chips & salsa, but you're going to want to pass on the refills to make room for the stars of the meal-- the e

    Sunday was my third time visiting Chile Verde and it was my second time for brunch. My friends, my…read moredog and I enjoyed our meal on their patio. Our server was friendly and provided great service. I started my meal with a beer. They offer many popular Mexican Lager style beers on draft and in cans. They also have rotating drafts. I opted for an IPA draft. The beer paired well with the chips and salsa. I struggled making a decision as many brunch items looked great. I landed on the Hueveos New Mexican. This was different from most brunch items I tried but it was very good. The green chile pork had a bit of heat for me but I still enjoyed it. The tortillas, sauce and queso were all excellent. Whether you are looking for brunch, lunch or dinner I recommend giving Chile Verde a try. They are three for three in my limited sample size.

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    Chile Verde - Blue Corn Pancakes - a staple in New Mexico!
*available for brunch*

    Blue Corn Pancakes - a staple in New Mexico! *available for brunch*

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    Casa Oaxaca - Cubana Torta

    Casa Oaxaca

    4.4(48 reviews)
    8.0 miNorthwest

    The customer service is excellent and the food is even better! From happy hour Tuesday-Friday on…read moredelicious margaritas or your favorite beer, to Taco Tuesday's where you can get delicious tacos for a low price. All prices are reasonable and you get great proportions. If you're looking for a nice environment and great authentic Mexican cuisine, check them out!

    I have a system. If the nachos are good then chances are everything is good. When visiting a New…read moreMexican spot, I would ask for recommendations or pick the best looking pic on the menu (mistake). You end up disappointed with a higher than expected bill. So I adopted the nacho system lol. I ordered nachos with shredded chicken (the shredded chicken being the tell all). The chips were fresh, lightly salted and thin. Perfect. The chicken was seasoned (delicious!!) and shredded exactly how I like it. Guacamole, just the right amount and again, on point. Cheese sauce, yellow and not clumpy, consistent to the last chip. Sour cream drizzle. Listen, I haven't been this excited over nachos ever. This was possibly one of the best plates of nachos I've ever had. This tells me everything else on the menu is probably above the average Mexican food experience. I will definitely be back to try more of their items. And for $10.99?! Everything on the menu is reasonably priced and looks better than expected. My pic says it all. Clean plate. Happy customer!

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    El Ranchito - Torta de carne asada

    El Ranchito

    4.6(95 reviews)
    14.9 mi
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    Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in columbus. Shout out to my boss who exposed me because…read moreit's definitely worth it and affordable. I spend about $20 if I get a drink, two tacos, a tostada & chips + guacamole. Tacos are delicious & it's one of the few places you can get a tostada that is crunchy and flavorful. Service is really good I've also had the horchata and cucumber agua fresca, would recommend them both. My go-to is guacamole+chips, beef or chicken street style tacos and or the chicken tostada. They also have good queso and rice and beans. I have not had a bad thing honestly.

    I wish I could get back in time 2 years and come and eat again, I used to love this place, the…read moretacos, burritos, gorditas I thought every single dish here was good but unfortunately this time it wasn't like that. I order the birria soup, and it was good, I have no complains, but the burrito had a major downgrade, it lacked everything, it was big but flavor wise was so dull, same with the flautas not good at all. We order a taco at the end just to try to say we had an excuse to drive 30 minutes to eat here but it was just ok. The ambiance is about the same, small little family Mexican spot and you fell welcome. The tres leches was the best part of our meal so freaking good, and I don't even care about sweets.

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    El Ranchito - We ordered Sabado - Birria de chivo. The lid wasn't on right.

    We ordered Sabado - Birria de chivo. The lid wasn't on right.

    El Ranchito - Half of the both was all over the carry out bag

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    Half of the both was all over the carry out bag

    Nada

    Nada

    3.9(673 reviews)
    12.0 miArena District
    $$

    Went last night before the game. Sat at the bar. Was evidently there just in time fr the end of…read morehappy hour. The staff was very eager to make sure we knew about happy hour. Pretty thankful they did. We ordered the queso, 3 happy hour pork tacos, and street corn. The food came out very fast and very tasty. I had 2 drafts. Do wish they had a bit of a wider selection. The wife had margaritas. She says they were good. I don't really like them. The only down thing that happened was st the end. We were sitting there as my wife was finishing up the last of her margarita and we each had water. I didn't even notice when it happened, but the bartender decided we were done with our waters and took them. I was really surprised it was gone when I reached for it. The bartender decided was a bit sticky but looked cool and the bathroom was clean. Pretty nice place.

    Stopped in while in the Arena District for quick bite and beverage. Ordered Chips and Salsa (Ancho…read moreSalsa) which was ok but also ordered Quesadilla for apps and it was like a mini version (two bites) that i wouldnt order again for $12. Also note they intentionally serve this as burnt cheese (oozing out the side). Beverage wise, we ordered Nadarita(s) and they were small and little weak. Felt like college bar service and quality. Our server Khoi was nice and professional, but rarely saw him (never returned for additional drink or chip orders). Will visit again but have different expectations. Thanks Nada.

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    Mi Tradicion

    Mi Tradicion

    4.0(306 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    Walking into this restaurant is like stepping into a Mexican fiesta. Bright colorful decor with…read moreupbeat music and vibe. Our server, who I think was the manager, seated us quickly and was super friendly and attentive throughout the meal. There is a long bar in one room where a couple locals were dining while watching a game. They also have a back room for larger parties and an outdoor patio. We ordered the beef enchilada, chile relleno combo, and also the chimichanga dinner. Both were very well prepared, and the sauces were definitely not store bought. We asked the manager and he did say that they make their sauces in house. I love that, especially since they were really good and had a deeper spice flavor than other places.

    I took my wife and two children here on a whim because it had been recommended to me by coworkers…read moreand we happened to be in the neighborhood. It was a Thursday night at dinnertime, but we were seated right away. They had a decent-sized crowd, but it wasn't packed. We had a server visit our table quickly and he was very friendly and light-hearted. He was good with the kids and we always appreciate that! It was a bit after 6pm, but I was able to get a Happy Hour margarita ordered, which felt like a good deal! $7.99 for a traditional margarita. (I'm not sure what time their Happy Hour ends) There wasn't much salt on the rim, but I actually didn't notice until I nearly finished it and realized it wasn't there. But it tasted great! I believe it was an authentic margarita, not the sour mix. My kids love Mexican rice and beans (respectively, neither likes both), so they only each ordered their side and feasted on chips and queso (the queso was a bit pricey for a large, but it lasted our entire meal). The queso was great and the chips were good too. Salsa was decent. I ordered the spinach enchiladas and my wife ordered the vegetarian chimichanga. We both enjoyed our meals and agreed we ordered those same meals again in the future. Service was fast and friendly and we had a nice relaxing meal. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the indoors is even nicer than it looks from the outside, although they have a nice outdoor patio with some cool decor out there as well. We'll come back!

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    Mi Tradicion
    Mi Tradicion - Colorful front entrance

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