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    El Carajillo

    4.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Saphace A.

    Came for breakfast on Saturday around 10am. A couple tables and hightop seating by the register and an upstairs area. Not busy at all! We sat upstairs. They had pictures on the wall, flashing lights, and were playing pop music. They give complimentary bolillo with cream cheese. Very buttery, soft and warm! For drinks, my friend and I tried the latte with churro syrup. Delicious! I saw a lot of people ordering horchata and margaritas but we wanted something warm since it was cold outside. For food, I got chilaquiles with salsa roja. Nice and spicy! Our server said the green salsa is not as flavorful and gave me some on the side to try. Not bad either, a bit more watery so I was glad I chose red. My fried chose the speedy breakfast: eggs, rice, pico, avocado. And she added a conchanita on the side as she wanted bread. The conchanita was delicious! Not overly sweet. Prices were reasonable for the portion. I left the restaurant pretty full. Likely because of the bolillo. For two people, it was a lot of bread! Service was good. A couple people servers but they weren't busy. Super friendly and didn't rush anyone at all. Parking around here is parallel. Not free either. But I got a spot less than a block away.

    Shrimp burrito
    Summer L.

    Vibes - 4 Service - 2. We waited 38 minutes on a moderate Tuesday night. Never got water refills Food - 3 Starter chips don't have a lot of flavor and the salsa is more of a pico de gallo. Not a good first impression. Shrimp burrito was good. Clean, high quality ingredients. The filling was not mixed and the chunks were much too large for a burrito (in my opinion). I had the taco week burritos in chorizo, beef and brisket. The taco beef was spiced really well. The brisket had a nice slow heat build but was dry. The chorizo was fragrant but not memorable. Black beans were delicious. Value for money 4- well priced for the ingredients and quality. Overall the freshness of the ingredients is the winner.

    Mushroom dish
    Katie N.

    Didn't even know El Carajlllo existed until today but will definitely be back. It's in the old Woodhouse building, adorable back patio we took advantage of. Happy hour until 7 meant we got two Modelo bottles for the price of one (and he brought them both at the same time). Only saw one employee the whole time, but he warmly greeted us and was the server too- he was great! Free chips and salsa, but we ordered queso too and agreed it was some of the best we've had in the city. Lots of vegetarian options, I went for the mushroom dish and it was great, yummy flavors. My friends got the chicken burrito and ceviche, we were all very happy with the meals, service, atmosphere and all agreed we'd definitely come back!

    Horchata and frozen margarita
    Demetrius B.

    Now is the time to visit El Carajillo because I get the feeling that tables are going to be hard to come by once the word gets out on this recently opened restaurant. Arriving at 1:00 on a cloudy Sunday led to ample seating on their patio for a brunch date. We tried several items: Frozen Lime Margarita - Thoroughly enjoyed. Horchata - a little lacking in flavor Chips & Salsa - Chips were fine; Salsa was better and has a little kick Breakfast Burrito - Good but was a little dry on its own. I got a side of the salsa (same as the one that came with the chips) which enhanced the entree. Chilaquiles - Came as described but I would prefer if there was an option to upgrade them with eggs and/or chicken Churros - Not bad This place really excelled in the intangibles. Very nice and accommodating service and a wonderful patio. They also have a Mon - Fri happy hour from 2-6 with margarita and draft beer specials. With a whole separate dinner menu to try, this new addition to Italian Village has good potential.

    Cafe de olla
    Ana K.

    Had a lovely brunch here! Surprised there's no reviews of the cafe de olla, it was delicious! A perfect balance of sweet but not overly so, and the spices were forward enough to stand out. I think almost anyone would like this drink! We also got the breakfast burrito with sweet plantains - also delicious. The owners were lovely and it was a nice place to chat and have a weekday brunch! Lots of natural light inside too. I'll be back!

    Peter T.

    Stopped here this past Saturday on our walk back to our place and now I can't wait to go back. I really enjoyed the Cantarito drink and nachos! We also got the Pride shots, which were delicious. There is a nice little patio out back that we sat at. Service checked in on us very often, which I appreciate.

    Esquites and chips
    MaryAnn S.

    We were very pleased by the items we chose. A cappucino and bloody mary, esquites as an appetiser and the caprese sandwich and side salad with cilantro dressing. All excellent!

    Garfiul's Special
    Ellie R.

    Margaritas were amazing and all of the menu items are reasonably priced. The Garfiul's Special was delicious, however the burrito bowl lacked a little bit of flavor. The service was slow but it was mostly due to things that were out of control of the wait staff. The outdoor patio was cute and secluded.

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    1 month ago

    We come often and the food is great! Our server Wendy was awesome and we hope to see her again

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    Record breakingly slow service. Got tickets refunded for a movie cause the wait time. Food also bland.

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    1 year ago

    Every time we go here, the food and drinks are SO GOOD!!!! We love the patio and they let our dog enjoy the patio as well!

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    2 years ago

    Great server. Excellent breakfast burrito. Good coffee with cinnamon taste. Nice patio.

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    1 year ago

    Great friendly service, family owned, delicious food and drinks! Warm and cozy atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    Best margaritas and nachos in all of Columbus, coming from a local. Incredible service and a great atmosphere!

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    Service: staff is friendly and work quickly…read more Ambiance/Atmosphere: inside is very well decorated with a modern look. The pastries and cakes are displayed beautiful front and center. Food: Almond croissant is delicious. Crispy, flaky, soft interiors with a beautiful almond filling. This is the best almond pastry I've had in Columbus. I'd highly recommend. Maple pecan twist is delicious. Soft with a sweet maple glaze and crunchy pecans to top. This was beautiful down and tasted fantastic. If you're a pecan lover this is for you. I'd highly recommend. Pumpkin morning bun was phenomenal. This is one of the best pumpkin pastries I've ever had. A true pumpkin flavor with a soft buttery pastry. I'd insist on this item. Crème Brûlée Eclair was good. Butter pastry with a crunchy caramel topping and a sweet very well made cream filling. This was my first eclair and I'm not disappointed. I'd recommend. Plum cranberry Almond Tart was delicious. The plums and cranberries were fresh and added a nice freshness to the almond base tart. I'd highly recommend. Chocolate bombe was great. Cold ganache filling with dark chocolate chunks and a beautiful ganache and cocoa powder over the top. I'd recommend for chocolate lovers. Chocolate Caramel Pecan Feuilletine was great. It genuinely tasted like an upscale turtle. If turtles are something you'd enjoy. I'd highly recommend.

    Overpriced and overhyped! Visited with a few friends when it was still chilly out and waited in…read moreline to order a mocha, a ham and cheese croissant and a chocolate macaron. I think the issue is with the chocolate they use for the mocha but it had such an odd flavor that I couldn't bring myself to finish it. The croissant was fine and not memorable and I won't say too much on the macaron because I think I just realized I'm not really a macaron person so I can't fairly judge them there. The cafe is itty bitty and there is absolutely no seating inside so it's more of a grab and go situation. There are a few seats outside so hopefully you can snag a seat when the weather is nicer. Overall, I think there are a lot of other good coffee shops in Columbus that I don't see myself going out of my way to come back.

    El Carajillo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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