I've been here for lunch and dinner with friends and had a good time. I tried the chicken taco bowl during my last visit, it was yummy. I also had a tropical margaritas, loved the colors but I ended up mixing it all together to blend the flavors. Our server was nice and everything came out pretty quickly. I also had enough for leftovers which is a win! read more

I've driven by this many times, but wasn't particularly interested. Today though I had just a little bit of time for supper, so I needed something quick, but I wasn't crazy hungry and I didn't wanna go to a burger place or pizza place or any regular sitdown restaurant. This is a bar/restaurant, but definitely leaning more towards restaurant, at least in the daylight. Street parking, a bit hard to find but not too bad after rush-hour. Super friendly staff. I think the bartender and maybe one other person were there, and the bartender came out to the tables to help me. Pretty decent menu, but since it's taco place, I went with tacos. I got the street tacos: a chorizo, a barbacoa, and a carnitas. Perfect, standard, fairly small, good toppings and flavor. I think the barbacoa and chorizo were my favorite. But they were all good. Reasonably priced, up pretty quick, not a crazy big meal, but you could build one with more tacos and maybe some sides. And of course drinks if you want 'em. I will definitely keep this in mind. read more

I didn't like it. First off the location is terrible and parking will be an issue. Next, the staff wasn't friendly when I walked in. There was no greeting just a "sit anywhere". I ordered chips and queso, a margarita on the rocks, and tacos. Everything was mediocre at best. Even the drink lacked flavor. I can basically make better tacos at home. And their queso was chunky and cold. The environment was kinda cold and dark. Not inviting at all. read more

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YE Gurl's Hidden Gem Alert: House Taco Downtown Stop House Taco - Downtown Columbus June 20, 2025 It's YE Gurl! Sometimes the best spots are the ones you've literally walked past a hundred times. House Taco is one of those blink-and-you-miss-it places sitting right by the YWCA, waiting to become the next neighborhood favorite. Honestly, with all the new apartment buildings popping up downtown, this place should be the go-to. Hashtag make living downtown safe and hip again. The beau and I realized we've been living downtown for over a year and had barely scratched the surface of the little gems around us. As much as we love a good foodie excursion, I'm not exactly adventurous when it comes to my stomach--Midwest Mexican fusion with Cheez Whiz trauma runs deep. (Yes, Topeka, Kansas--I'm still talking about you!) But I was pleasantly surprised here. The vibe is exactly what you want from a spot like this: if a dive bar and a taqueria had a baby, this would be it. It's got that taco truck feel but in a slightly larger, sit-down format and the prices still keep it real. The bartender also serves as a host but you can order your meal via QR code so it comes fast. Meal: Coming off of my fitness plan, I skipped the drinks but went straight for the OG Tacos - 3 for $15. I grabbed one Cajun Whitefish and two Yam Yams (sweet potato). Let me tell you, that whitefish taco was everything. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and the kind of good oil that drips when you pick it up--that's the sign of a proper taco. The sweet potato Yam Yam had this subtle chipotle or ancho pepper kick with a charred crunch that was so well done, I had to pause and appreciate it. Full disclosure--I couldn't finish the third taco, so I passed it off to the beau, who had no problem closing out the meal. I now know two tacos are the sweet spot for me unless I'm pulling up extra hungry. Honestly, the only thing missing was a cold Corona or a Horchata to complete the experience. This is the kind of place you hit up to watch a game, grab a quick bite before a show, or fuel up before a festival without getting gouged by downtown prices. Support your local haunts, y'all. This one's worth it. read more

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Amazing gourmet tacos are available here at a very reasonable price. The menu is reminiscent of delicious and authentic (of course) Mexico City street food that I have had and enjoyed in the past. It is a family owned restaurant. Of particular note, which may be of interest to some, are vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. These items are sometimes an afterthought in many restaurants, but here it was fully considered and included. Other options are of course available for the carnivore crowd. Street and off street parking are available nearby. Be careful where you park on fourth Street at certain times because parking can be restricted during certain hours, potentially resulting in being towed and ticketed. Great place to get together with friends for drinks and light fare before attending a show at the Ohio theater or elsewhere. Or perhaps simply as a happy hour or lunchtime retreat. read more

Came here on a Monday around lunchtime and we were the only people it's a small place! The server Marcus was super nice and once we ordered the food came out fast. We started out with the chips and dips trio, but didn't get the to fully experience the queso because it was a burnt batch. We both got street tacos and they were just okay. Not the best I'd ever had but not the worst. Lacks some extra pizazz. read more

House Taco - Carnitas, Charred Chicken, Barbacoa Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Nice vibe. Slow service (there were only 2 tables and a couple ppl at the bar), but friendly. The owner was super friendly and was hands on with customers. Love that happy hour goes until 7, that's hard to find nowadays. Overall we averaged it a 6/10. Good potential, a lot of things were salty. I wanted the taquitos but they were out :( compromised on chorizo dip and a Barbacoa taco because I wasn't super hungry. Chorizo dip- 6/10 something was off about the meat but the queso what cool. Barbacoa Taco- 6/10. Cheese threw me off. Tortilla was food but good cold. Doesn't require 2 Tortilla shells. Tasted bbq like. Medium sauce delicious. Taco salad- 9/10 good flavors. Drinks- none of the drinks had a lot of alcohol. If each drink had more liquor we'd go back for more. But overall good flavors. Dark & stormy- 7/10 too carbonated for my preference but if you don't mind the fizz, you'll probably like it. Brass monkey- 3/10- tastes like oj Punch dream hakim- 9/10 really good flavor Old old fashion- 9/10 read more

Didn't even have my order. Didn't have items on my order didn't give back $ for the item that they didn't have - waited and waited Food- good Need to update practices so can be enjoyed read more

Excellent dinner. We started with the American nachos which were very fresh Tacos are a nice size with a lot of flavor. Drinks were really good with fresh ingredients Definitely a restaurant to check out read more

House Taco - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Excellent tasting, reasonably priced food. Great happy hour with very cheap drinks. Fantastic, friendly service. What more could you ask for? We caught an Ohio State game here. There is an abundance of TVs but the noise level is moderate. They have outdoor seating which is nice for warmer weather. They also have game day specials!! If you're in the downtown area you have to check this place out. read more

Upon entry the restaurant was pretty quiet and was not busy. We were greeted as we walked in and sat at a table near the window. It's a cute lowkey place. My friend and i decided to try out the dirty horchata drinks which tasted amazinggggg. I have been looking for a horchata based cocktail in the cbus area and i really recommend this one! As per food, we decided on the trio dip app. My taco choices were the charred chicken taco and the Cajun fish taco. The chip trio dip was disappointing to be quite honest. The chips were extremely stale, even though the dips were great i might opt into a diff app in the future. The fish taco and the chicken taco though were so good. I am not really a fish person but this fish taco changed my mind it was that good!! The chicken taco had this amazing crema sauce that left me in awe. So so yummy overall & our serve was v attentive. Great place to check out for taco night ! read more

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I'm so glad we stopped in! This is a huge step above Condado which is just a few blocks away. Not only is a taco a pretty big portion here, the flavors are great! From the sauces and salsas to the seasoning on my proteins, I got 1 whitefish taco and 1 chicken taco, they nailed it. What's even better than the tacos- those donuts. Oh my god. The picture doesn't do justice- the donuts come out hot, they're fluffy on the inside and the jelly is next level. The prices are low and the service was great, super friendly and attentive! I'm really excited to have this place in the area and I hope they succeed. I recommend people come try this place out and support, it was nearly empty on a Friday night here. You're missing out! read more

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Stopped by for taco Tuesday! Super affordable pricing. A nice variety of options. Everything we had was full of flavor and authentic. Blistered Chilis and Nacho Grande with street corn and chicken are amazing. They had a DJ and the Vibe was great ! Will definitely return. Excited to see this spot flourish! read more

House Taco - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The owner is one of the nicest people you could meet, he has a wonderfully attentive staff, prices are affordable, the ambiance is great, but the food omg! We only had the special for the day which was an incredible soup. Can't wait to go back to try other things in the menu! read more

House Taco - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great experience! Had Street corn with chicken! Homemade chipotle Aioli and a spice I can't put my finger on. It is sprinkled on and I was told it was a chef inspired mix. My son recommended the spot and raved about the food and female server. It is a different twist to TACO staple. I liked it would Definitely come back! Had a man server this evening, wasn't as friendly as female, but who knows what kinda day he had! Nice clean spot. read more

I've been meaning to try House Taco ever since it was in the Statehouse but never got the chance. Boy was this worth the wait. My new favorite. Service was personable and friendly. Food came out fast and margaritas were outstanding. It's not your standard Mexican place and the menu has some interesting options. Everything was amazing, fresh and delicious. They are currently only open till 9 and hopefully when they get more staff that will change. The house made chips are fire. I do wish they had a guacamole option. Something like a jalapeño guacamole would be amazing. I've already been twice in 1 week for their wonderful happy hour. read more

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Food and service 10/10, probably drove past this places hundreds of times before going but so glad we did & we'll definitely be back!

This is tiny little establishment in downtown Columbus. We walked in and were unsure what to do. It is a seat yourself. We took seats at the end of the bar and then they had us move because that is where servers pick up drink orders. I recommend to take those chairs away if it is seat yourself and supposed to remain open for servers. We got seated further down the bar. It took awhile for someone to come to us. Then we had to ask for menus from another patron that had some near us. We finally got our orders in and then it took awhile for the food to come out. After a bit one of the bar tenders came out and told us they had an almost entirely new staff and apologized for the delays. The staff was friendlier after they explained and made us more understanding of their situation. They had recently posted a video to social media and their business blew up. That is how we ended up there was because of the post. Good for them, but can definitely understand the chaos of having a new staff and then an influx of patrons. The food was good. It was tasty, but like many other places around town the tacos were served lukewarm at best. I prefer the meat on tacos to be hot or warm at least. I am not a fan of cold taco meat. By the time we left the kitchen was smokey and it was flowing out into the restaurant being a small space. Our eyes were burning and we smelled like tacos. It made going to watch a musical hard with burning eyes afterwards. read more

The food and service were excellent! You will not be disappointed. The owner Zach wears many hats and was super friendly. This was our first time but it won't be the last. read more

House Taco - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So good! Everything about this place is so special! The Owner/Head Chef has created an insane menu of food and beverage that bursts with unique flavor and a cuisine you won't find elsewhere. The flavor combinations and fresh ingredients make this one of the best places I've ever eaten! Great happy hour and customization options. This place is so fun and welcoming to all! read more

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I got the southwest bowl with cajun whitefish it was amazing and I'm already craving it again. My bf got the street tacos and he enjoyed them so much he ordered a 4th. Excited to come back again. Service was quick and our waitress was very friendly. read more

House Taco - Southwest Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Best tacos in the city! We were blown away by our meal. We started with the blister chili peppers and tried two different types of salsa, along with their delicious pineapple and strawberry margaritas. We couldn't resist getting six of their OG tacos, and everything was just incredible. Plus, a lot of their menu is gluten-free, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. If you have any allergies, they're more than happy to accommodate. Seriously, you need to check out House Taco--you won't regret it! The food is amazing! read more

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The tacos were weak. I wouldn't go back here. Parking was available right on the street but other than that, no much redemable.

My first time here! The chorizo dip and chips were delicious!! The friendly staff was totally refreshing and enjoyed relaxing on the patio. I will be back! read more

House Taco - The patio - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped here on a brief weekend trip to Columbus looking for some good tacos. Overall, the experience was pretty lackluster. To his credit, our waiter was incredibly friendly -- downright hilarious and had our entire group laughing often with his attitude and quips -- but the food itself and the ordering experience left a lot to be desired. There were no paper menus except for on request, which is normally no issue, but the ordering process itself was also online. The online ordering site didn't describe what was on most of the items, so it involved toggling back and forth between the ordering tab and the menu off the restaurant website that contained details. Certain items allowed to add or remove ingredients, but others had no such option. Overall, it was just a really clunky ordering experience that added extra confusion, time, and stress that could have been avoided if a waiter had simply taken our orders and been able to address questions. All of the food came out at different times, likely due to the disjointed ordering experience, and some of our party was finished with their meal before others had received their food. Drinks didn't come out until probably 30+ minutes after we ordered, after most of the food had been delivered, and we had to inquire multiple times after same. Beers came out 30+ minutes after ordering, soft drinks maybe 40 minutes, and the very first person to order a margarita of our party -- very first item ordered -- received it probably 50 minutes later, after everybody else's food had been delivered. The food itself was alright. The street tacos were good but the portion size of the protein left something to be desired and felt disproportionate for the size of the tortilla. Our favorite item was the street corn nachos, which was an interesting but very good twist on typical nachos. Would definitely order that again! Overall we likely won't come back if we pass through town again, as this just didn't seem like the most seamless operation. The food was okay, but the way that the service is set up just seems like it's setting up the waiter to fail a bit. Again, he was AMAZING! But it would have been much easier if he could have taken the orders himself, answered questions we might have, and had everything in at once. I'm rooting for this restaurant, as it seems they might still be growing -- definitely has a lot of potential! read more

My sister and I decided to try House Taco for lunch. The food was amazing! Very fresh and flavorful!! We tried several drinks as well and they were all phenomenal! The staff was very friendly and attentive. Def recommend and def going back soon!! read more

House Taco - Birria Taquitos! - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food and drinks were great and fast! The option to order at the table was great, and our waiter was phenomenal!

Stopped by today and am glad I did! This was the most flavorful Mexican I've had downtown. Their Crunch Magic Tacos are exactly that - Magic! Their seasoned tortilla chips are a welcomed unique spin, and their chorizo is off the charts! I'm really glad I gave them a try and will definitely be back! Can't encourage you enough to do the same if you love fresh and tasty Mexican! read more

House Taco - Tacos with Poblano on the side - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our office recently moved to downtown, just a block from here. One of the employees won a $100 GC, and she shared with all of us. We made a reservation since they wanted a minimum of 10 people for claiming the GC. 12 of us went - were concerned about how well they would handle such a large group. We were pleasantly surprised! All the food came out at the same time, hot & delicious. It helped that most of us ordered the daily special. Everything was definitely as described - fresh, house-made, huge portions. We will be making a weekly trip there for sure! (The owner even helped deliver the food) read more

The best tacos in Columbus. Have been searching for a place with half decent tacos since barrio and condados are some of the only options (even though they are still terrible). This place blows all out of the water. You can taste the fresh ingredients in every bite. This chef knows what they're doing!! New go-to for tacos. read more

Iconic, cheap, good deal, cute, bang for your buck, like I ordered two tacos thinking I was gonna get a tiny miniature snack but they're actually super filling for what you pay. Service was fast they made the food quick for pickup. Ambience? i only saw bits and pieces of the restaurant while I was doing pickup but it was still iconic read more

They are in the center of the Ohio Statehouse, so for pickup you do have to go through security and follow signs for the Capital Cafe. I ordered online. When I arrived they were putting the finishing touches on my order. They said they had been open since December, but the location was really hurting delivery drivers and people find them. The Statehouse currently closes at 5pm so for an order at 4:45 I had no trouble but after that it would have had to be curbside pickup. The food was amazing. The childrens meal was able to be modified for even the pickiest eater's taste with ease. The portion size was impressive for the price the chips and cheese went well with the two soft tacos. The Birria was perfectly cooked with a tasty side dipping sauce.The summer taco was fresh and fun as well. read more

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One of the best taco restaurants in Columbus, no joke!!! Service is quick, staff is awesome. Heart of Downtown with a chill vibe. Whether you're coming in for a street taco, queso mac, or a thoughtfully crafted cocktail - you know you're going to leave full and happy. read more

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The best. We were downtown to see a play and went in after the show. Had the OG taco charred chicken. What an infusion of flavors. Wonderful staff, service and food. We had a chance meeting with the owner or one of the owners of House Taco who was a joy to chat with. Absolutely will go back. So many great picks on the menu. Affordable, flavorful food and friendly people. Great place! read more

Absolutely terrible in all aspects. My food was cold, soggy, and the order was wrong. Everyone in my group said the same thing about their dishes. The service was slow and I didn't get my meal until everyone in my group was finished. Waste of time and money read more

Tacos were fantastic! Great experience nice music lighting could wait till like 10 though other then that we had a great time

I had House Taco at an event tonight and everything was amazing! The attention to detail is apparent and every item had the most flavor! I can't wait to get into the restaurant for some tequila to go with it!!! read more

The food is absolutely amazing! So fresh! So flavorful! And while tacos and the like the flavors were like nothing I have had before! So good! read more

Great food , great service very clean restaurant highly recommend. Bring you family or friends read more

House Taco - This delicious birria taquitos - Tacos Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food and awesome drinks!!! Highly recommend!!! Great little spot that is not your typical chain restaurant!