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    Cuco's Taqueria

    4.0 (429 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CUCO'S TAQUERIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tinga
    Eve R.

    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!

    Fish Burritos
    Anton K.

    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

    Pollo Chapala (so flavorful...and partially eaten because I couldn't wait to dig in!)
    Angela L.

    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.

    Plenty of seating
    Jeffrey B.

    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.

    Tostada al la cart. Its not on the menu but if you ask, they will make them.
    Stephen H.

    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.

    Taco Salad with steak and fajita veggies
    Lisa K.

    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!

    Nachos missing a couple of chips as I couldn't wait.
    Keoki S.

    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.

    Camarones de la Diabla
    Greg M.

    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.

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    Nadeane H.

    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.

    Fried Ice Cream
    Demi F.

    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.

    Burrito Bowl with al pastor, Caldo De Birria, Queso Dip, Togo Chips & salsas
    Kim N.

    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!

    Birria Taco
    Kaoru M.

    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.

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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!

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

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

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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!!

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    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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    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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    Nada

    3.9(673 reviews)
    7.2 miArena District
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    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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    4.8(44 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    My friend comes to East Market all the time but she had never tried Masa. We decided to try it this…read moretime. I got 3 tacos as the guy at the register said 2 wouldn't be very filling. I got one chorizo, one steak, and one chicken tinga. The corn tortillas are what most people speak highly of here so I had to try it. It was exceptional. The tortillas do taste homemade and have a nice flavor and texture. The tacos didn't fall apart either. Now the meats were just okay...nothing authentic about them. Lacking in flavor too. BUT if you want to order a non taco item, you can add a tortilla for a $1. Probably what I should've done. My friend got the crunch wrap which was BIG. Prob too big for most people to finish but it had a lot of things in it, including a fried tortilla inside that my friend agreed was the star of the show. Otherwise, her Crunchwrap was bland.... We both got a mild and spicy salsa on the side but neither were spicy. And of course, neither were that flavorful. Service was good. The staff was nice. We didn't wait long for the food. More like 3.8 stars overall. Masa recently opened another stall that sells salads. I'd prob try that next time.

    Such a cute little shop inside of East Market! The customer service was great and the food has an…read moreauthentic taste to it. I got the barbacoa tacos and they were very meaty and the tortillas were freshly made. After I placed my order, the worker gave me a buzzer to let me know when it was ready but I waited nearby and started talking to him. He was very nice and friendly. The salsas don't have a description on the menu so I asked him about a few of them and he started sharing his story and even told me the recipes they use are generational; he uses his grandmother's recipes!

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