Friday night is time for a nice meal and a margarita. We had been told about Cuco's by a couple friends so we decided to try it out. Got there at 5:30 and the parking lot was a zoo. Lots of people circling for a spot. Don't be surprised if you have to park next door. It took about 15 minutes to make our way to the hostess who was by herself but doing a great job with all the people and chaos. We stood off to the side and struck up a conversation with a couple of regulars. They said the crowd was not normal but we would be rewarded. And we were. We both got seated at the surfboard which was fun. Our waiter,Memo, came by quickly with menus and water. We got a regular margarita and a mezcal version. Both were spot on. My dinner of the tricolor enchiladas was really good. Watch the green sauce. Nicely spicy but offset it with the sour cream. Can't wait to go back and taste more delicious food! read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Tricolor Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It was finally warm out so I decided it was time for chips and margs on a patio! I came on a Thursday night and had made a quick reservation online for the patio (probably didn't need one because it wasn't crazy busy), however when I got there they went to seat us at a booth. We asked to be moved to the patio and were moved right away but I'm not sure your choice online actually matters. I ordered chips and queso (chips and salsa is complimentary!), a skinny margarita, and the burrito grande. The chips are hot, fresh, and delicious! The queso had amazing flavor, I do wish it was slightly thicker but that may just be personal preference. The skinny margarita was the perfect amount of lime, sweetness, and just strong enough on the tequila. And the burrito grande was... MASSIVE! Like twice the size of my head lol. But it was so good!!! The carnitas had great flavor, the potatoes were crispy, and we even asked for hot sauce and were given what looked like two different house made sauces that were soooo good. The burrito is also a steal at $13 as it lasted me for 3 meals! Can't wait for it to be warm again, I'll definitely be coming back! The patio space is perfect for the warmer weather! read more

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First time for us. I really like the vibe and space. Good buzz but not too loud or too dull. Staff were great. Prices were fair for quality and sizes. Trio dip was really good and nice portions for 4 ppl. Salsa was good. A little spicier than most places but everyone loved it. Kids loved the rice and fries. Mixed reviews on the tenders and quesadilla. (Tenders were juicy but overdone. Quesadilla was so so). I liked the tender I sampled. The rice and black beans were great sides. My tinga was huge! The pork was tender and the onions were perfect. Overall though I didn't really care for it. The Tinga sauce stew was very bland. It lacked the rich tomato smokiness of adobo I was expecting. Additionally it was a pool of oil. Normally I wouldn't mind but it turned my rice into a lagune of oil soaked rice. All in all I'd say pretty good not great. But, I'm definitely going to give it another try because it looked so good and had potential. read more

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I've loved Cuco's since the days when they had a grocery store inside. We were craving some good eats (plus chips and salsa) and they delivered! Got myself my beloved tri-color enchiladas and the Mr. got the tinga (sooooo freaking good!) A little sad to see tortas off the menu, but that tinga seriously slaps! Friendly service, not crowded today, zero wait! read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I'm in a relatively, unfamiliar city. My daughter would like to have Mexican food for dinner. Her friend would also like Mexican. What is a dad to do? Why, he takes out his IPhone and searches the internet of course. When searching YELP, I like a restaurant to have at least a 100 reviews and a 4-5 STAR rating to have full confidence. Than I look at the 10 most recent reviews to make sure they are consistent with the overall rating. After this process I threw out some names to the ladies. They selected Cucos Tanqueria. It worked out well. Cucos Tanqueria has the decor you would expect of a Mexican restaurant, colorful and vibrant. We all had lime Margaritas, They were $6.95 each. I had shaved ice while the ladies had theirs on the rocks. They did not skimp on the Tequila. Much appreciated Cucos. For entrees we had chicken Quesadilla $8.98, Fish Burrito $8.98, Puffy Pork Taco $3.69, a side of refried beans & rice and three orders of Flan $4.99 each. Flan is one of my favorite desserts. Great meal, drinks and company., I would not hesitate to return read more

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Great food special during lunch, also great quality at dinner. Service is always on point and it's a pretty clean joint! Stop by!

My first time here. It was a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We sat at the bar area and immediately had chips and salsa in front of us. The fish tacos were a recommendation for us. Over all it was a pleasant experience and would think about coming back. read more

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The service was quick and the server was wonderful. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual with a bar restaurant vibe but still good for family. The salsa and quest both have a kick but my 4yo didn't seem to mind. I ordered the Pollo Chapala and it was delicious. There was the perfect hint of lime to balance the spice and cheese flavors. Glad we stopped in on a friend's recommendation. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Pollo Chapala (so flavorful...and partially eaten because I couldn't wait to dig in!) - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Cucos gets good reviews and is generally considered top notch by locals. Ive only been once. They get crowded. The hostess does speak any English. If too crowded, sit at bar. I had the tostadas ala cart and it was plenty. Top notch. Add a cerveza and chips and salsa and your good to go. They sell merchandise too. Parking is a bit of a challenge. Cash or credit. read more

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I have been coming here for over a decade and each time is just as good as the last time. The place has a great atmosphere, the service is prompt, the food is fresh and delicious. I love the Burrito Don Cuco, it is tremendous. The queso is delicious, and the tacos are too. read more

I finally found our favorite Mexican restaurant!!! Omg the food was so fresh and delicious. First it started with warm chips and the freshest salsa. The server was beyond friendly and kind to our 2 kids. She was on top of all of our needs and the service was fast. The restaurant was very clean and themed well. I ordered a taco salad with steak and fajita veggie with a side of cilantro dressing. Omg this was one of the best salads I have ordered. The dressing was fresh and made it house. The rest of our food was just as amazing. We can't wait to go back! read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Taco Salad with steak and fajita veggies - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great enchiladas. Authentic Mexican food and good value for the money. Staff is friendly and food comes out fast.

Went after reading a couple reviews and was not disappointed. Probably the best nachos I've ever had. The tacos were incredible and a great value. In fact I think I'm headed back tonight to let my inner fast kid out. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Nachos missing a couple of chips as I couldn't wait. - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is a gem! Cheap as hell, amazing food, great service. It's like a hole in the wall but I love everything about it. It was amazing, met my mom and we did a shot next door for St Pattys. The food definitely is out of this world for the price. I'll be back read more

Top 5 Mexican ever! Nothing fancy, just plain good. Came in on a Tuesday for dinner. Started with the Gold margarita, which was perfect! Had the Shrimp Diablo which was spicy and crazy good. The side of tortillas were fresh off the grill. Tasted like they were smoked. So good!!! Had a Don Cuco margarita for dessert. It was good, but the Gold was better. Daughter had the pineapple margarita and chicken enchiladas. Equally good. Service was fast and friendly. Love the authentic decor as well! Will come back again in a heart beat. read more

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I haven't been here in years. We stopped for a drink on the way home and sat at the bar. My first time sitting at the bar. The service was awesome. So friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We just had a couple beers. And their amazing warm chips and salsa. The atmosphere is festive Mexican coastal. Very well done. Not over the top. Can't wait to go back. And thank you to Stacy for sharing the love of the jalapeño shot and helping to make our evening celebration even more meaningful. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Really nice service and great food. Small place but understandably popular. Desserts were so good, definitely grab one! I got the California burrito and it was a California burrito. I wish the Chipotle chicken was a bit more flavorful but it was good. read more

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This was fantastic. I got a taco salad with steak and it didn't disappoint. This was a really great value, about $10, and it came with everything you could think of, including chips and salsa. I called in my order and it was ready in 10 min, and the service was too notch. This place is in a strip mall, and I didn't dine in. I wish I could have because I am confident their margaritas are great. I would come back. read more

The food here is great. Cuco's I think is one of the better Mexican restaurants in town. Reasonable prices too. That's all you need to know if you're getting takeout from Cuco's. They also have multiple parking spots blocked off for takeout customers. On the other hand, if you're dining in, like I did last night, there are numerous issues. First, their parking lot is tiny and is shared with multiple other businesses. Multiple parking spots being blocked off for takeout exacerbates this problem. The real problem though is the trashy sports bar next door. They apparently have some aggressive road ragers as patron because there are cars that will cut you off and curse you out while you're searching for parking at Cuco's. (I saw those guys then go into said sports bar) The other issue is that Cuco's kitchen is slooooow. It took an hour for us to get our birria taco, chimichanga, and 2 kids tacos. At other Mexican restaurants, we'd be done eating and out the door in an hour! So in summary, takeout at Cuco's is recommended. Dining in on the other hand is painful. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I ordered UberEats from here based on Reddit and UberEats/Yelp reviews while I'm in Columbus for work this week. I was very satisfied!!! To be fair, I had an UberEats promo code for 50% off, so the amount of food I got seemed like a great deal for about $17 total after tip and all the fees. I really liked how guacamole was not an extra charge in the burrito bowl, and I ordered al pastor. There seemed to be a really good sized portion of meat in the burrito bowl. The only toppings I didn't get in my burrito bowl were black beans and sour cream. A small chips and salsa was only about $3.99, which seemed very reasonable for a pretty big bag of chips. The small queso was $2.99 or $3.99; it was satisfying but nothing too special. The birria soup was also surprisingly tasty! I never had birria soup; I've only had birria consommé with tacos in the past. I think there was rice in the soup, along with meat. I plan to eat the rest of the soup as leftovers tomorrow, but maybe add more protein to it. I would highly recommend this spot if you're in the mood for Mexican! Delivery was fast, efficient, and the food was still warm! read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Burrito Bowl with al pastor, Caldo De Birria, Queso Dip, Togo Chips & salsas - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Think of the Mexican restaurant you loved growing up and would go to whenever you had the chance. It wasn't necessarily a unique name. Usually wasn't a franchise. But you counted on hot chips and that salsa that wasn't like other places. The margarita was truly jumbo sized and usually cheaper than what you get at some bar. The portions were plentiful, and you walk away with either severe stomach pain because you didn't want food to go to waste or with regret that you left that last piece of burrito untouched. Because I'm sometimes terrible at planning ahead, managed to book a table for two on Valentine's here at 7 pm. Myself and my Valentine's date had not been here, and she's vegan. So, you want a place where they can just pile on the guac, veggies, and rice/beans. From the parking lot, it seems that a lot of others had the same idea. After being seated, I knew I needed to try a margarita, the queso, and the fajitas. She had the vegetarian burrito. Every place always has their extra hot salsa that you have to ask for, specially. We're both Indian, so we joke whether something is "white" hot or "Indian" hot. And this one was something in between. The queso dip is fine. It's not as good as some other places, however. But the jalapeño margarita was ginormous and only $9. The burrito was like $8, and my fajitas were $11-12. Dinner for two with one cocktail, two plates, one side of guac, and one side of queso- $42. Pretty, pretty good. Would go back again. I've been told to try this place for Mexican. Efficient staff, and just walked away feeling like I got my money's worth. Was a good Valentine. read more

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This is a restaurant with a modest looking ambiance, with outstanding food and excellent service. Once seated, they brought regular chips and salsa (good but nothing special) but soon on the next refill of chips, they brought out three different types of salsas and they were delicious. I really enjoyed their traditional margarita -- large glass with salt rim and delicious! Based on the recommendations with the server, I ordered the "Tinga", which was a delicious slow-cooked tender pork, which had a more than a bit of spice sautéed with grillled onions and black beans. It was a huge dish, which made it very difficult to finish. I look forward to coming here again and trying some of the other dishes read more

Delicious food....service was great....it was a huge crowd so recommend reservations as we did not have any and waited about 45mins

Cuco's was established more than 20 years ago, by three brothers from Mexico, Juan, Alejandro, and Roberto. The Menu at Cuco's features their mother's and grandmother's Family Recipes. This makes dining there a unique and authentic experience. Cuco's is one of a kind. The cuisine is outstanding and reasonably priced, with very large portions. The experienced staff are all very friendly and attentive. Many staff members have been serving at Cuco's since the beginning of the restaurant. Starting with one storefront in the building, they have expanded to include several additional, adjacent storefronts. Their business and reputation for excellence have grown accordingly. The decor and ambiance make you feel as though you have stepped into a lively and popular restaurant in Mexico. This includes Mexican music, and the televisions show Mexican cable channels. Cuco's is my family's favorite Mexican restaurant. We dine there often, and for special family occasions. Since we started going there more than 20 years ago, Cuco's is now the only Mexican restaurant we go to, because The Best cannot be improved upon.. Cuco's very well deserves its Five Star Rating read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had my heart set on the banana chimichanga they offered during Restaurant Week last month. I was unable to make it then. Alas it was not on the menu and there was no offer to make it special, so I just made the most of a sad situation and got the La Mexicana- chili relleno stuffed with chicken, a small enchilada, refried beans, and Mexican rice. Also there was something wrapped in a steamed corn husk (not sure what it's called). Everything was good. Service was alright too. As for ambience, I am a fan of the colorful, yet spaghetti western, layout. Cool. Will I be back though? Considering it's a 25 minute drive from home, probably not. Unless they bring back the banana chimichanga. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - La Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm a big fan of Cuco's. There is a good menu including burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and plated entrees. Prices are reasonable, drinks are strong, and they have a small-ish patio out back that is fenced in and very nice for happy hour! For sure a favorite on that side of town! I'm crazy about cheese enchiladas, and really enjoy theirs, especially with a side plate of grilled veggies. In addition to cheese enchiladas, there are a couple of nice veggie taco options, and they have black beans in addition to refried, since a lot of refried beans have animal products in them (not sure about theirs, but I like having the option). They have good tacos, too, which are offered ala carte so you can mix and match your plate however you like. I have not been, but have heard good things about their brunch. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Classico Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

When I come to at at Cuco's they ALWAYS have good service good food and good vibes I would give it 6 stars if I could I would totally recommend to eat at this place if you want good Mexican food. They have a wide variety of different choices so you can always try new things. I would totally recommend eating here read more

From beans to onions, Cuco's has just about that. If you like your steaks nice and sloppy then Cuco's is the place for you! When you get there, make sure to ask for the round table with one chair in the corner, it's the best in the house. Very authentic decoration! The service was good and the fried ice cream isn't that bad :) read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants of all time. The staff are super friendly. As soon as you walk in the smells of traditional spices are wafting from the kitchen prep area which is open to the rest of the restaurant! Chips and salsa on the table at the start every time which is a great hospitable touch. The restaurant has expanded since I first started coming here (a tribute to their success) and has added a small patio to the rear, near the full service bar (where a variety of signature Margaritas and Mexican branded bottle and draft beer is available)! There is a lot of traditional inspired art on the walls - two of my favorites are renditions of the volcano Iztaccíhuatl which is a Nahuatl name (the sleeping white woman). The other is of a volcano named Popocatépetl. The two mountains are named for a princess and a warrior and it is a great folkloric love story. I'm a mountain climber & have climbed in Mexico, so this particular art is a real treat for me & invokes great memories of the real rural Mexico that I love! Wide variety of Mexican food here and the portions are quite generous. I'm a healthy eater but usually wind up with a take-out box going home with me! And don't forget desert - the sopapilla is fantastic!!! read more

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A friend took me here for a celebration lunch. I'd been once or twice before, years ago when I lived on this side of town. Some updates inside looks like, and some menu changes. He said they have good lunch specials, and I probably should have taken the hint to get one, but the birria tacos looked good. Three good-sized ones, with tender meat. Comes with excellent consomme, and good rice and beans. Reasonable prices for good food, and good portions. Decent chips and salsa. Good service. Plus, though they were moderately busy, we were in and out in under an hour (and there was lots of talking, so we caused half of that time.) I'll keep it in mind- more on the menu looks interesting. read more

Quick tip: if you have not tried Clase Azul Reposado tequila yet, you are missing out on life. It is as BTS would sing " smooth like butter". Cuco's has them at 12.50/shot which seems really pricey but it's worth. It's a large shot if that makes you feel better. Seriously try it. It's life changing. Even if you swore off tequila after a *memorable* night out in college. Now onto the food since food is life for me. They have really good fajitas. I got their Don cuco fajitas which has shrimp, steak and chicken. I don't know about you but something about the sizzle of fajitas always whet MG appetite. Their portion sizes are generous and I really have no complaints. Something that I would maybe improve upon would be maybe more rice and tortillas so that the ratio if meat to carbs is better? But too much meat is never a bad thing haha. Definitely check this place out if you haven't read more

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Burria taco combo and chile rellenos combo were fantastic. Nice little place in a strip mall with great atmosphere and music. Guacamole was very good for an appetizer. Wife got a sangria and it very tasty. Service was very attentive. Will need to come back and try more. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for 10 years for their lunch fajita. Today I ordered the same, there was more onions and green peppers than were enough meat for three tacos. All that the waitress said was "sorry about that, it's the lunch special." going someplace else next time. read more

The food here is awesome and the service is awesome! Can't beat the birria or Al pastor. Really authentic and delicious. One star off: The restaurant as a whole is just stingy. The salsa is delicious but a tiny bowl, tiny basket of chips, no limes with the tacos, the guac didn't taste fresh and no chunks - it was like it was cut with something (mayo or sour cream) read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Birria Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Guacamole Dip - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The best Mexican food in Columbus, for the best price. Great margs, Great staff, Fantastic fried fish anything. Love them always. read more

I've been on a mission to find a place that has the best Consommé with the best tacos, which is surprisingly harder to find than I thought it would be. Cuco's Birria tacos came up, definitely had to try them out. We showed up, placed our order for 2 orders of Birria Tacos (3 tacos per order), and within a really short amount of time both came out... like too fast. We didn't even have time to finish our chips & salsa. The tacos shells were SUPER HOT like definitely heated up to the point there were burnt crisps on the edges. The consomme was mainly oil and tasted like it unfortunately. The server was a bit pushy trying to get us to order their margaritas several times, and since we didn't, we weren't much of a priority and felt rushed out of there. We received our check before we were even done. I had to ask if it was too late to order dessert. I ordered their flan and it definitely had a hint of bourbon in it, which I love flan and bourbon separately but together just wasn't it for me personally. Unfortunately, the mission continues. read more

Cuco's Taqueria - Birria Tacos ($12.99) - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Excellent good at a decent price. Great for feeding a hungry family. Sometimes a bit noisy, but great atmosphere, friendly service!!

It's my favorite Mexican joint in town. Classic. Family run. Excellent salsa selection (be sure to ask, but I think they are bringing the salsa bar back soon). Excellent tequila selection. The taco options are strong, and the prices are fantastic. Don't go to a chain like El V - go to Cucos! read more

My favorite place in the whole world. Queso is otherworldly. My family and I used to go here like two to three times a week not gonna lie and like it hit every time. I always get the tacos which are cooked to perfection. Service is amazing here too. Love it read more

We came in on a busy night with a large group of people. It took a little time to get seated (understandably), but then we were served very rapidly! Chips and various salsas were plentiful, and I was amazed at how fast they got us served, considering the size of the group. I had the grilled fish taco, which was fresh tasting. Just didn't care for the sweet aioli sauce, but that is just personal preference. We also had them divide up the bills, which the waiter did with great accuracy. We were just visiting from WA State, but if we're ever back in Columbus again, we will definitely return! read more