Stopped in while in the Arena District for quick bite and beverage. Ordered Chips and Salsa (Ancho Salsa) 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. read more

I am a California native and lived in Arizona for 16 years. I have become skeptical of Midwest Mexican food restaurants, but this place had great reviews, so I decided to give them a try. Wow, I am so glad I did. This was the best Mexican food I've had since moving from Arizona last year, and the service from Andrew was incredible. My teenage son and I loved the chips and salsas, and it was very evident that everything was made fresh in house. I had a refreshing margarita. My son ordered the quesadilla and loved it. I asked Andrew for a taco recommendation, and he said to get the pork al pastor. He did not steer me wrong. Those tacos were delicious, full of flavor and texture. I wish I could give Nada more than five stars. Everything about our meal there was awesome. I was happy to recommend it to other friends during the rest of my conference. read more

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I was in town on a business trip so I sat at the bar being that I was single for dinner. The bartenders were very friendly, attentive and chatted me up. The atmosphere was very nice, clean, fun, and modern. The crispy Brussels sprouts were very delicious. Be sure to ask for their hot sauce to go along with the cauliflower tacos as that really added some kick to them. The raspberry lemonade was a great addition to an already great meal. It was a nice modern take on Mexican. I'll definitely visit again when I am in Columbus again. read more

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I was excited to try this restaurant and was fairly disappointed overall. We went for lunch on a Monday. The only parking option is a garage. The restaurant is next to the Blue Jackets Arena. The closest garage has a sign saying that parking was $22. We parked about 2 blocks away, in a garage where 1 hour was $5 and 2 hours $6. Better but I live in the burbs of Dublin. Our Bridge Park garages are no charge. Salsa is $3 for one flavor or $7 for all 3 flavors. The chips were flavorful and slightly salty The salsa portion was tiny. But the chips were plentiful. We were not charged for a salsa refill and I expected to be. Hubs ordered chicken quesadillas. 2 flour tortillas stuffed with cheese and grilled chunks of chicken. On the plate was a pile of pico guac and sour cream. The portion size was good he's satisfied without being stuffed. It was aral he would reorder I had the first mahi tacos. Two tacos each with one "finger sized piece of mahi, a swipe of spicy remoulade sauce, pico and picked red onions.ine was delicious! The taco toppings were perfectly appropriate for the taco There was no spillage! $48 for lunch with tip, no alcohol, 2 lunches and one salsa appetizer plus $5 in parking. Too Expensive! read more

Nada - Fried Mahi Tacos with an included size of rice and black beans. $16 plus the tiny salsa and basket of chips - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've always heard about Nada, but had never stopped in. We had a reservation for a larger group on a Monday and were seated immediately. Our server was super nice, but the service was ridiculously slow. It took us forever to get our chips/salsa/queso and our food. I got the carmelized cauliflower tacos and was really disappointed. The cauliflower was not carmelized and really just had a slight char on it. They had forgot to put my order in, so I had to wait for it, and when it came out, it was only room temperature. Overall, I probably won't be returning, but since the server was nice, I don't want to ding them too far. read more

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Went last night before the game. Sat at the bar. Was evidently there just in time fr the end of happy 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. read more

Was here with my daughter and granddaughter. First time for me . The inside decor was really different and very cool . We ate outside on the patio . We were the only one out there as they were having a slow night . I have to say it's alittle pricey. A carafe of margaritas was sixty dollars . They were good but again over priced . This is a upscale American Mexican restaurant. The chips were good but the queso cheese did not have much flavor at all . We split the El jefe fajitas which was very good. Also 49.00 . Our waiter Alex was very nice and checked on us often . It's worth stopping in for a drink just to see the decor . read more

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My girl and I were in Cincy for the weekend and bouncing around downtown having a few drinks and bites to eat. We stopped at Nada because we have one in Columbus and had just walked a few blocks in 90 degree heat. We sat at the bar and had a Tito's and grapefruit juice and I noticed a clear green Leblon bottle. I asked the bartender what it was and what can she make with it. Turns out this is a rum that Brazilians use to make Caipirinha, sort of a mojito without all the sugar because they use Agave syrup. We ordered one each and grilled Mahi Baja tacos. WOW! The tacos were amazing with the black beans and rice but the Caipirinha was unreal! Perfect summertime drink. The two just paired perfectly. I loved how knowledgeable our bartender was and so glad she introduced us to this cocktail. Great time with of course great company! read more

Nada - Caipirinha made with Leblon rum, also Tito's and grapefruit. - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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It was me and my friends birthday so we wanted to try someplace new. I had passed by Nada for years but for whatever reason I had never had the pleasure of dining here. This seemed like the perfect night to give it a try. First the bad. This is a little Pro Tip. Make sure you don't eat here when there is an event at the Arena. When we arrived to park it was a madhouse. Kids and families were all arriving to enjoy Disney on ice. Parking was $22. What was I thinking?!! Beside that one horrible start to the evening, everything went amazing from there! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. Since it was our first time, she offered us to try her favorites. She sold them so well, we just had her surprise us. We had some chips and salsa (wow those chips were crunch delicious) and ceviche to start. So good. Then we had the enchiladas with a side of street corn. Wow! Everything was so good! We had such a wonderful night dining here. We were treated so well. I will definitely be back! Except next time I'll make sure there isn't an event next door. read more

Nada - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Not a huge fan of Nada. I have been to this restaurant now twice and the food is okay but nothing spectacular. My last experience was very awkward and uncomfortable. We arrived at the restaurant around 7 pm for just drinks but had a reservation. I felt like the waitress was annoyed and/or upset when we stated that we were getting a round of drinks then had to go. It was very awkward encounter and when I ordered chips and salsa, it became weirder. I don't think it's unusual for a group to come and get one drink then go somewhere else. The salsa however was not very good and the chips kind of stale. It's a very pretty restaurant and should be more popular as it's in the arena district but it's missing some things. It was not very good at all. My drink was overwhelming. I got the jalapeño margarita and it was so spicy that I could barely drink it. read more

Nada is good. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and fresh-- which translates to a pricier bill. But it's worth it, in my opinion. I have been to Nada at least 5-10 times, and the food and service are consistently on point. Get the kreeper salsa if you like spice. I am obsessed. If they sold it by the gallon, I'd be their #1 customer. The braised chicken enchiladas go hard, too. On a sunny day, opt for the patio. So cute- you forget you're smack in the middle of downtown Columbus! read more

I loved our date night here. We had chips with three different salsas. I liked two of them. The habenero creeper was too strong in the apple cider vinegar for me, but that's ok. I ordered the carne asada tacos with corn tacos and they were so satisfying. My husband got the salmon tacos and enjoyed them too. I appreciated the carafe of water left on the table. Service was great. read more

Nada - Perfect margarita - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Nada is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always on point and I have tried many dishes/sides. The enchiladas, the caramelized cauliflower tacos (with garlic whipped goat cheese!) , and the kreeper sauce are a few to highlight. Also a little tip- they have fried plantains on the kids menu that used to be on the normal menu.. tossed in Tajin and our server recommended a chipotle dipping sauce. Absolutely delicious. And the drinks are mouthwatering. I really enjoy the Chile-mango marg. Great place to go for a nice dinner or even lunch on an idle Tuesday. They also have brunch Saturday and Sunday! read more

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Was it delicious? Yes. Do i feel full after spending $15 on 3 tacos? No, no I do not. I could quite literally eat one taco in two bites for reference on size. While the flavors were beautiful and the presentation was flawless, I just don't think I could justify spending that kind of money on them. Service was fast. Place was popping -- definitely get reservations. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar. read more

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We were going to a Blue Jackets game and decided to come here before. We had a reservation at 3:45pm and got right in and sat down. It was pretty quiet in the restaurant and started picking up around 5. The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant is great. We ordered the chips and salsa and also the queso. The chips and salsa were extremely underwhelming. It came in a trio and I didn't like any of them and was surprised they didn't have a red salsa. The queso was also very average. Our waitress let us know that the fajitas were big enough to split... which I'm not sure I agree with, but they were excellent and saved this review from being lower. The chicken was fantastic! read more

Nada - Ancho Crusted Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A very low 3. A friend had been there for brunch and liked it, and I figured by its location it might be a bit fancy and pretty good, so when we were nearby for a game we went. The dinner menu on a normal Sunday was very, very brief: tacos, basically. A few apps. Oh, and a few "large plates" that looked solidly boring, for $25-30! Lots of beer and wine. And that's about it. We got ceviche to share, and it was good: fresh fish, fresh avocado, peppers. A fair amount of heat. Served with fried plantain slices. Small, but enjoyable. We each got tacos: I got pastor, he got asada. The pork in mine was good; the corn tortilla was blah. His steak was not flavorful, and there wasn't much of it, so with the flour tortilla (also very blah) it was a mess of doughy blandness. Again, small for the price. Service was decent but not great. The place is not fancy. The menu is ridiculously limited. Prices were very high for quantity and quality. No reason to go back- nothing else on the menu looks interesting. read more

Our softball team was in town for a tournament and the staff at Nada could not be any more accommodating in hosting our team dinner on short notice. Upon arrival they seated us in their separate private dining area and proceeded to deliver an outstanding experience with their dedication on ensuring we had great time while enjoying satisfying and tasty dishes. The enchiladas and fajitas were popular with the group and I enjoyed having the street corn and quesadilla with chicken. The jalapeño corn bread is filling and a flavorful option to share with others. I never realized there was a Nada in the Washington D.C. area and when I am up by the Bethesda, MD location I intend to stop in based on how well my visit went at this Columbus restaurant. read more

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I'm curious if the restaurant changed hands? I remember going here before and it was good but last night the food was awful. I'm not one to write negative reviews but I truly want people to know what they should expect. The plantain chips with the ceviche were burnt, the steak on the carne asada tacos was rare, and there was too much lime on the elote. Our server was kind and did a great job but the food was not worth it. I'm disappointed. read more

Nada - Spicy margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The dinner at Nada tonight was delicious. We were a party of 8 coming from a Disney on ice show and wouldn't have expected it to be so terrific tonight. 4 kids, four adults and our server Hannah R was a CHAMP. The adults enjoyed carafes of spicy and regular margaritas and every adult commented at how delicious they were. The salsa was fresh, the chips homemade and the main courses were served quickly and without a single disappointment. Skip the pizza with the kids and head to Nada. They did a really nice job! read more

I've been hearing everyone rave about this place for a while now and was excited to come and try it. It was very busy and they accommodated our large party very well since there were probably about 10 of us with reservation for a going away party. This restaurant primarily serves tacos ( or at least that's all I hear about). I ordered the cauliflower tacos and my friend had the Maji and we split them. To be honest... I wasn't that impressed. They felt very much like condado and they were incredibly small for how much they cost. The drinks were fantastic though would go back for their cocktail that is their version of a Manhattan. Salsas we're also great! read more

Nada - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Happy hour specials are the way to go, lots of tasty & budget friendly options. Relaxing atmosphere read more

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The staff were great, awesome food and delicious drinks were made. Their food has a lot of tastes to it, very complex. The atmosphere is an upscale restaurant but not too sophisticated. Our party of six had plenty of room. You have to have the churro's! read more

Love this restaurant but continue to be disappointed with unnecessary menu changes. I'm all for evolution yet question why fan favorites are taken off the menu over and over. Endless options of tacos, apps and beverages have been removed. The latest change led me to post my first ever Yelp review. They changed a great queso - swapped natural cheeses for VELVEETA. VELVEETA! As a frequent client, it's disappointing that the corporate office seems so disconnected. The staff is amazing - the space is great - help a girl understand why they keep changing a really good thing. read more

Nice little "upscale" Mexican joint behind nationwide arena, good guacamole, house salsa is good, our meals came out hot and delicious. The service was perfect, our waitress was nice, smiled and made great suggestions, she went the extra mile. Overall good experience and good food w/ great service. Note: we dined for lunch read more

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Great food and excellent fast service before tonight's concert. Food and drinks were wonderful. Highly recommend!

I had dinner here with a group one night this week. The food was okay. The service was great, and the ambiance was nice. I ordered cheese enchiladas, and they were okay. The chips were great! read more

This is my Favorite place to stop before every Crew game. I always plan enough time to stop and enjoy a few appetizer prior to game time. The chip and Queso has smoked gouda, pico de Gallo, black bean puree', rajas and habanero creepier salsa. It's so good and the server will bring extra chip if needed. The Maduros are some of the best I've had, sweet plantains fried with a dusting of Tajin seasoning. It also comes with a dipping sauce which I really like made with Cilantro-Jalapeno Aioli so good! Lastly is the street corn which is also good with the tortilla chips. It's grilled corn with a chili mayo, Cotija cheese, lime and cilantro outstanding. Nada is very close to Crew Stadium, Clippers Stadium, Blue Jackets arena, so next time your in town it's a must visit. read more

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The setting is a 5/5 very cute and just feels good. Our server was nice and attentive. The food is good but nothing special, especially for the price. Same for the drinks. My favorite taco was the shrimp one. I'll probably be back. read more

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Well, we were told "the cornbread takes 20 minutes I'll get that right in for you!" And then 20 minutes later "Oh, the cornbread arrived BEFORE the drinks!" Yeah... that's a problem. read more

Great bartender here before the Tim McGraw concert. Guacamole was great. Great bartender. Great place to stop before concert

Kind of a bad first impression on the service side but the food is fantastic if you're lucky enough to get in. Their website won't let you book Saturday reservations before 7 or so, but when we showed up one Saturday around 5 they asked if we had a reservation and we were told we'd be waiting more than two hours without one (??). So I guess call if you want one. That said, we were able to snag two seats at the reservation-free bar just as another party was leaving. We had the salsa trio to start along with a Nadarita for me and the Añejo Amantes for my husband. Drinks were great, chips were fresh, and we preferred the hottest salsa of the bunch. For the main course my husband had the carnitas tacos. The tacos were great though a bit on the small side, but that was fine because my chicken enchiladas were HUGE. We shared both and were dipping the leftover chips in the enchilada sauce. We capped off the meal with the churros, which arrive piping hot as a mile-high Jenga stack with chocolate and caramel dipping sauce. Despite looking like way too much food, they were light and fluffy on the inside and disappeared faster than I'd like to admit. Still, probably a dessert designed for a group. read more

Great place , excellent atmosphere, delicious food, top notch service ! I highly recommend having breakfast , lunch, or dinner here with friends ! read more

Drinks are good. Had a good experience with one of the bartenders. Ambiance overall is nice. However--for it being a mexican restaurant--the staff makes it known that they are only interested in catering to one type of person and are not inclusive in their language or behavior. Definitely has staff with high school drama type energy. Overall I think this place and the food is overrated. read more

Holy smokes y'all! We came here since we were waiting for a hockey game to start across the street. Such a beautifully decorated place and the friendliest staff I've experienced in that area of the city! We walked in without a reservation and were immediately seated. We had dinner earlier so we were just looking to get a drink or three. We saw the chips and salsa next to us and knew we needed them immediately. The salsas were amazing and slow heat on the hot salsa was some of the best I've had in this city! I was watching the bar make their own drink mixes and prepare fresh fruit when we walked in. You can tell the quality of ingredients in every single drink! Blown away! We are coming back tomorrow to try their full menu - stay tuned for updates! read more

Nada - Chips & Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I would put 6 stars if that was an option! Charming, colorful spot! Not your typical Mexican restaurant in any way...A smaller menu with delicious, unique options for sure! Chips and salsa were so fresh and crispy! The seafood enchilada were out of this world, the steak tacos were melt in your mouth amazing! Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu! Also, our server Kennedy, was bubbly and attentive which makes an evening out even better! Sorry no pics to post. read more

We ventured downtown to try Nada... It was worth the trip - the restaurant has a super cool vibe.. the waiter was awesome... The food was awesome... Really what more could you ask for? We started out with their cheese dip and chips which was awesome. I had the steak fajitas meal which was awesome... Wifie had 3 tacos which were unique but awesome... Baby girl had the quesadillas which were awesome... The recurring theme here was it was an awesome experience and worthy of the trip downtown. It is a bit pricey but worth it. read more

Here's what we got: sangria roja fireside normal drink chile mango paloma nachos n salsa pork tacos cauliflower tacos grilled salmon tacos steak fajitas crispy potatoes and more! I thought the food and service were fantastic--honestly, I'd put it in the top 3 restaurants I went to in Columbus (went to 10+ on my visit). I went here for a friend's 21st and it was great. Our waitress even brought out churros at the end for her. read more

If you are looking for a nice dinner out and have time you have found the right place. Nada is fantastic the food the drinks the friendly atmosphere, spot on. It is a very lively place down in the arena district. But be warned everything is made super fresh and on spot so you will be there for a long while. And bring a sweater it is cold! Every table next to us had on winter coats! But the food and drinks wow! Made up for the coldness. Let's talk about those enchiladas. How amazing, I and the rest of my party enjoyed EVERY SINGLE BITE! They have to be one of the best enchiladas I have every had. From the flour tortillas that actually had favor! To the filling and the gorgeous red sauce. I would highly recommend it you will not be disappointed. read more

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Got dinner to go that was supposed to be ready at 4:05 PM and waited in the lobby an extra 30 minutes to get it after 4:30 PM. When we got the food it was room temperature so I think the hostess was not communicating with the kitchen and did not go back and get the food when it was ready. Aside from the annoyance waiting for the food, our meals were delicious. No pictures because we were starving after a busy day, but I highly recommend the shrimp tacos and the cilantro rice. Got chile mango margs to go and the flavor was not for me, but the others with me liked it. Torn between 2 stars and 3 stars, but going with 3 stars because I would get it again and eat in person. read more

We drove by this place and thought it looked cute so we made an effort to stop by for dinner on a Monday evening. It was pretty dead around 6ish but that's to be expected. Plenty of tables if you wanted to stop in without a reservation or anything. The ambiance was awesome. Very modern and funky in the right way. Comfortable seating, cool lighting, and cute and clean bathrooms. Our waiter was awesome. He was super friendly and helpful when it came to the menu. He got my mom a custom spicy margarita since she wasn't crazy about the mix that appeared on the menu. It was delicious and she was so happy. We started out with chips, queso and guacamole. The guacamole was delicious and the chips are the best. Crunchy and salty, not flimsy but not too thick. They were honestly the best I've had in a long time. The queso flavor was decent but it was pretty runny.. we also ordered it plain and there was a giant clump of something at the bottom. We couldn't tell if it was beans, chorizo, pork??? Unsure what was going on there. Would probably skip it upon a return. However that was the only low point of the meal. For our entrees we all ordered tacos. Al Pastor: Chile pork, onions, and pineapple. The flavor for these was AMAZING. honestly it was the perfect mix of tangy and sweet. These are some of the best tacos I have had in awhile. Baja Fish: Fried fish, cabbage, guacamole, pico. These were average. They weren't anything special but weren't horrible. We agreed that we would definitely order other kinds of tacos before them upon a return. Chicken and cheese tacos: our waiter/the kitchen were totally cool with accommodating a request for plain tacos not on the menu. It was much appreciated and was perfectly tasty, exactly what my girlfriend was looking for. Overall, I'd highly recommend coming here and having a drink or meal. I will certainly be back next time I am in town! read more

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