A great indicator of really good Mexican food is a questionable exterior…read more Check! Upon entry I was hit with some upbeat Mexican music. Nice! Settled on tacos and while they didn't have *every* meat on their extensive list (out of cow heart) I did enjoy the more normal ones I selected - chorizo, asada, carnitas. All three flavored very well and the right amount of oiliness. Chips and salsa just ok. Had to salt the salsa then it was a bit better. Three tacos were somehow $11. Ridiculously cheap. Try this place out. You will not regret it.

Ate there for the first time today. In short-Amazing. Located in an old garage and just looking at…read morethe outside I would never have gone in. But a friend told me it was very good so I gave them a try. Large generous servings and very authentic Mexican food. A list of several meats are shown on back of menu. I had the burrito with steak filling. Meat was tender and delicious. My wife has the tostados with chicken and said they were delicious. Will definitely go back. A unique experience.

I have been a decent fan of El Nopals' restaurants for quite a few years and most are very good,…read moredecent and good service. Out of 4 different El Nopal I have frequented this location in Columbus was the best ever. From the minute we walked in with our grandkids, everything was upper bar level. They acknowledged us right upon entering to assisting us to our seats and explaining everything to the kids regarding kid menu and also to us adults. They promptly asked for drink orders and the drinks were served so quickly. They asked if we were ready to order and assisted the kids with questions regarding what was what and possible order choices. We had a child's quesadilla, a Enchiladas Suprema's, Burrito Gigante and Quesadilla Roja, plus the nacho chips and dip. Food came out quick and the waiter and manager was present throughout our dining event but not overly bothersome what so ever. If your in the area, I highly recommend this location. I don't think you will be disappointed.

My first experience here, a carry out order…read more I called and ordered cheese enchiladas, beans, rice, and chips and cheese dip. Service was very friendly and my order was ready at the quoted time, which was 10 to 12 minutes. My food was very good. The enchiladas were very good, and so was the rice. Refried beans had good favor but were thin without texture. Chips, salsa, and cheese dip were all good. The cheese dip was hot and creamy. This restaurant is conveniently located just off I-65.

For some reason Google Maps thinks this place is in the Starbucks drive through. It's actually on…read morethe West end of the strip mall just Wast of Starbucks. We started with nachos and queso. It comes with a relish tray and the mango salsa is a sweet - hot delight we couldn't get enough of. The tacos are huge and I ordered them alambra style (trust me). The chorizo and the asada weee both outstanding and my wife said the carnitas are the best she's ever had. Counter service, friendly staff. Great experience.

Birria was excellent. Ingredients were all fresh and I liked the salsa variety. It's well run and…read moreclean. Nice counter staff. Great food!

Great food, fast, friendly service. Love the queso and chips, the table side guacamole is awesome…read more I haven't tried anything I haven't liked. Highly recommend giving them a try!!

Very good flavors I got the fish street tacos. I like how they cut up the fish in small chunks it…read morefit the way of traditional street tacos with the onions and cilantro

I have ordered carry out from here twice recently. Food was delivered quickly, portions were…read moregenerous, and the food was still in good shape (hot, crispy, fresh, etc.) when it arrived. Their prices are also great. I had a burrito on one occasion and tacos on the other. Food was tasty and I will definitely order from them again. I've never been to the restaurant, so i can't say anything about the ambience or service, but the food is good and the prices are fair.

Pretty good Mexican in mostly empty mall. Extensive menu. Great decorations and colorful art…read more Service was fast. Chips and beef chimichanga were highlights. Chicken dishes were a bit too much chicken, not enough filling/seasoning. Worth a try.

This place serves really good food. Most of the other Mexican restaurants I've tried around here…read moreare actually Tex Mex, which is fine, but not really representative of what you'd actually get in Mexico. This one actually captures much better the flavors of Mexico. I especially liked the salsa verde on my chilaquiles -- it had the same brightness and heat you'd get in Mexico City. Their drinks are also homemade and delicious. Went with a group of people with various experience with Mexican food and everyone was very happy with what they got. The only downside is that they seem to really be struggling with staffing. One lady seemed to be doing almost all the work. She was delightful and incredibly helpful but clearly overwhelmed without enough staff to help her. Our food came out slow, with at least 20 mins between the first and last person being served, and needed several corrections to get right. I'm not going to detract a star for this on my first visit because the food was really that good and I want to be fair in case that was just a one off thing but I also wouldn't go back with a group of more than 2-3 people next time.

Hacienda-inspired decor brightened with color and welcoming staff. Although not five-star worthy…read morethe food is tasty. I recommend the Cubana Torta, Taco al Vapor or Elote. It's a casual place if you want something specific in the Mexican cuisine since they have a fair amount of options.

I've eaten here in several occasions and the service is always top notch and the food is delicious…read more They serve great food along with three sauces from mild to hot hot ! Lots of traditional items on the menu. One of our favorites is the chicken tostados. 3 for under 12 dollars.

Service is slow, food isn't all that good for "authentic" Mexican cuisine. Been here 3 times, there…read morewon't be a 4th.

Great Mexican spot in Downtown Columbus with a large menu and plenty of lunch specials. My arroz…read morecon pollo was delicious. My only complaint was the chips weren't warm when they came out but just a preference thing!

The service stands out for this place right off the bat. We had chips, salsa, and drinks almost…read moreimmediately. We almost didn't have enough time to enjoy the wonderful salsa because our food arrived so quickly! The server was helpful in meeting our kids' specific requests and it was a very pleasant experience. The food was pretty good as well, not the best Mexican food ever but certainly worth visiting again.

Yes. Yes. Yes…read more Finally, a fantastic Mexican restaurant that keeps it simple, but amazing! There was six of us, including a vegetarian, so we all had something different! Tacos were delicious! We tried the steak & chorizo & chicken tacos! Delicious! Everything was fresh and flavorful! Arroz con pollo was amazing! Two of us had the seasoned pork burrito and veggie burrito. Both were relish!!!! They have tortas!!!! My son had the chicken torts and it was amazing! Chips & salsa make or break a Mexican restaurant. Their salsa was the best I have had at a restaurant. I definitely will be back. Oh, and they deliver on an order over $20!

My absolute favorite Mexican place in town! Great burritos, tacos, and salsa! Staff is very nice!read more

this place is absolutely amazing. Service is above par, sauces are phenomenal, tacos are some of…read morethe best i've ever had and it just has that good hole in the wall vibe to it. Would 10000% recommend and will be returning quite often

I trusted the Yelp reviews that this was a great spot for a delicious meal- and it was! The tacos…read moreand enchiladas were quite flavorful. I left feeling satisfied! We got our food quick. The sign said they were closing at 9pm, but they did close at 8.