Los Guachos

We’re very lucky to have a taqueria like this here. The tacos are excellent — easily the most authentic I’ve had in Ohio. They remind me of the street tacos I used to get in Phoenix. If you like spice, ask for their hot pepper at the counter. You’ll love it.

Quesadilla was very small. Fish taco was mid. Chicken taco mid flavor. Chips and queso were good though.

A quaint quick delicious bite that was wonderfully surprising. Clean bathrooms, kind service and delectable tacos. The carne asada taco were good and the al pastor were the best on the menu.

Update: the service at this location has gone down hill. Their pickup order system is awful. For the second time I’ve came to pickup an order, paid and had a 10+ minute wait while my food was ready the whole time. Can’t go wrong with Los Guachos. Great weekly specials. Always enjoy the pastor tacos and the nachos are good as well. They recently added a bar so you can grab a drink with your tacos! Solid 4.5* in my book.

Fast service, nice buzzer to tell you when your order is ready, got some corn tacos and quesadillas, pretty tasty.

We love Los gauchos! Their food is absolutely delicious 😋 😍

Los Guachos is great! I’ve had almost all of their tacos and none disappoint. Great flavor and ingredients are simple. Salsas and guac are amazing too. Only complaint is the prices are a little high, but still worth it.

Los Guachos is one of my favorite spots in town to go for Mexican food. The inside is well lit and the service is fast and efficient. Today I got one Al pastor taco and one chicken taco to go. Both were delicious and bursting with flavor. Their hot sauce (red) and guacamole sauce (green) are both nice additions as well. I will definitely be back. Thank you!

When I say this is some of the best mexican food I've ever had, I mean it! Quick service for going at 10 in the evening and very affordable. I had the fish taco and it was so good! Chips and queso were the bomb along with the strawberry horchata. It is located in an odd spot but very authentic Mexican food and absolutely worth it for anyone who is a Mexican food lover!

Not the best but still pretty good tacos. The fish one was my fav. Recommend getting their caramelized onions, which made the tacos less dry and taste a lot better.

Boy, I had a hard lesson about how spicy the El Pastor tacos are here. But that doesn't stop me from giving this place 5 stars. :) I actually used to come here more frequently when I worked close by, but hadn't been here in about 4 years. We decided to stop in today for Cinco De Mayo, and it's nice to see they're still maintaining their excellent service and flavor after all this time. :)

I'm always fair and honest. Food was really good. Unfortunately, the whole experience was killed by the service. The bartender wasn't very attentive or welcoming from the first. Agree eating, I had to ask twice for the check and then finally when he gave it to me, I put money out immediately. He repeatedly walked by doing things like cutting limes or prepping. After he walked by the third time, I walked up to the girl at the counter to see if I could pay there and she looked at my check and said "he'll get it." Literally would not cash me out. Small piece of advice: if you can't do the basics or don't want to be in the service industry or think you're too cool to be in the service industry, then do something else. It ain't that hard to be courteous to a customer. The whole group could not have been less welcoming if they tried. No food is that good to be treated like that. Won't be going back.

Amongst my group, we ordered the Al pastor, steak, and tripa tacos. All the meat is just really bland so it is lacking flavor.

My friends and I LOVE THIS PLACE. By FAR the best Mexican in town. This is not your generic Mexican Restaraunt where all the menus are the same and it's all microwaved food. This is all fresh food and you can see them make it fresh. The service is amazing and bilingual. The vibe is so nice and true to what your eating. You have to get the Al Pastor Tacos!

I'm not clear on the prices, especially at the bar. They have a sign that says Micheladas for $10. I ordered two and my bill was $30 plus a $5 tip, so I asked and he told me $5 for the mix and $10 for the beer. Also $7 for a mini sope. I don't recommend it at all. No me queda claro los precios, especialmente en el bar. Tienen un cartel que dice Micheladas a $10. Pedí dos y mi cuenta fue de $30 más $5 de propina, así que pregunté y me dijo $5 por la mezcla y $10 por la cerveza. También $7 por un mini sope. No lo recomiendo para nada.

In! No greeting , self-seating, no waitress or waiter, no interruption of prolonged frustration either, until we walked out 15 minutes later. Thankful that LaCasita was nearby, so we didn't travel that far to be disappointed. Maybe they didn't need or want our $50, but they taught me a valuable lesson. If you're not greeted at the door, turn around unless no staff is present (give them a few minutes in that case) but never settle for disrespectful service

Bomb tacos worth every bit being from Cali it's hard to find them out of town .! Also they make good drinks if you're in the mood for that also .

For those of you who have not been to a Los Guachos location and you love tacos, this place is an absolute hit. If you're looking for something fast, authentic, and budget-friendly, this is your spot. My friends and I love going here on Wednesdays for $1 gringas (think of an Al pastor taco but cooked in cheesy taco shell) but recently I tried their birria for the first time and it was incredible, two birria tacos with consome for only $12 bucks! The staff are always so friendly and the restaurant is on the smaller side but extremely clean and inviting. We also received our food within 10 minutes (max) so who doesn't love that when you're hungry!

Always hits the spot every time!! This place is the best Mexican restaurant for tacos. I used to live in Southern California and this is as close as it gets...I had the cow tongue taco which had very tender meat. The gringas and al pastor tacos are basically same except gringas had melted cheese. My dad had the grilled taco and that was ok. Definitely try it all

I can't tell what's better, the food or the drinks. They're both incredible. Each Los Guachos is staffed by the best teams and the restaurants are so nice and clean. I highly recommend the fish tacos and mango margarita!

Every1, when you order the Monday BOGO taco deal, say the total number of tacos you want (e.g., four tacos). Do not say half the number of tacos you want and then ask for BOGO (e.g., "can I have two tacos and then two with like the BOGO") It will only confuse you and your cashier ("...so you want four tacos"). Additionally, be wary of selecting a seat behind a family. Their children may spy on you over the seat dividers. Side effect of having children, not a side effect of being at Los Guachos. Disregard the spies and recognize that a restaurant like Los Guachos has just the right atmosphere to divulge your shameful past. Tacos themselves are ok but sure taste a lot better 50% free

Yum!! Delicious food made to order and extremely fair prices. My coworkers and I come here regularly. They love the el pastor tacos and I love the taquitos. Everything I have ever eaten from here has been delicious! Always hits the spot!

Wow. I hate to create low reviews like this, but honestly this was the worst food I've had in a while. I ordered guacamole, pollo, shrimp and Al pastor tacos. I also ordered the tres leches for dessert. All of the tacos were some of the worst tacos I've ever had. The meat was tough and flavorless. The shrimp did not taste fresh, My whole table commented on this as well and were disheartened since the food looked appealing and the reviews of this restaurant in general seem led very positive. The guacamole did not have enough lime and salt. It too was quite bland, but the chips were good. Lastly, the tres leches was decent and honestly had more flavor then any other of the food items I ordered. If I were to go back I'd just get dessert. Though prices aren't bad, the food was some of the worst quality and flavorless cuisine I've had in a while. I unfortunately won't be returning due to this experience.

I am more into tex-mex tacos than authentic Mexican style and their fish and shrimp tacos are 100% the best of best. Even better than some places I've tried in Texas and California.

Great food. Awesome Al pastor. Great margaritas and a wonderful staff. One of my favorite Mexican resturants in Columbus.

Parking: We had no trouble finding parking, but the lot is small. I did notice people park across the street and run over. So, just an FYI, park across the street if the lot is full. Staff/Food: So, this place was not as expected, you walk inside and up to the desk to order food, then go sit down until your food is ready to be picked up. I was immediately greeted when I walked inside, I ordered food, then waited 10 minutes until the food was ready. Food was fresh and okay tasting. I should note that the pop came in a can, which usually means no free refills, so I assume that is the case here as well. The employees were very nice. Bathrooms: The bathroom was surprisingly clean and nicely designed. I was impressed. Ambiance: This restaurant is good place for lunch or dinner with friends. Not a romantic place, but a good casual place with good food.

Food: Pretty bad. Lookedblime they just sloppily through ingredients together. Tacos were oily and terrible. Same with the quesadilla. Service: Average Ambiance: To say it nicely. Sketchy and unappealing.

Surprised by how much I liked this place! I'd been looking for good tacos and stumbled in to this place. I came on a Friday night and there was a bit of line, but it was still easy to find a seat and they were very fast. The customer service was a little lacking, but they also seemed like they were just trying to move quickly. I order 2 Al Pastor tacos (they had a sign saying they were known for their Al pastor), a chorizo taco, chips and salsa, churros, and a roasted peach margarita. Overall, it was VERY budget friendly for a large amount of food. The Al Pastor was good, but I definitely wouldn't say the best in the city. The chorizo however was delicious! My friend got a chicken quesadilla and grilled fish taco, she didn't finish the chicken quesadilla but said the grilled fish taco was amazing. The chips were decent but they had great salsa. The churros were also pretty good. The margarita was by the far the most expensive thing we got, it didn't taste much like peach, but was veryyyy strong. It seemed like the quality was all over the place, nothing was bad but some items were definitely better than others. Overall, it was quick and had some great options. I'd definitely come back to try some new items on their menu. If you're in a rush or want a taco on a budget this is a great place to visit.

First time here and was a bit surprised to see you order when you first arrive. Not a problem just wasn't expecting it. Clean inside and potions were good size, although I am spoiled and did miss the free chips and salsa other restaurants provide. Not bad for a causal dining but probably not my first choice.

When they say famous al pastor they mean it!! I loved both of my tacos because the meat was really tender and flavorful. They have salsas on the table to add any spice if you'd like, and one of them is also not spicy if you're not into some heat. I only had two because we had a full day of eating planned but the two were enough to keep me satisfied until our next stop. Such a simple treat done so well.

LOVE Los Guachos! Best tacos al pastor in Columbus. You deserve a lil treat: get the churros, while you're at it! You won't be disappointed by anything Los Guachos serves up.

It took me awhile to check this place out, but I am glad I finally did. I know they are famous for their al pastor tacos and I don't typically eat pork, so just never felt motivated to try it. A lunchtime taco craving hit and I got a takeout order with a mix of chicken and steak tacos. They are served traditional style with lime and onions, which I love. Let me warn you now....the red salsa (on the side) is Cat 5 emergency hot. My tongue was burning for about an hour. Not in a good way. The green salsa is mellow and delicious. Both the chicken and the steak were a little dry, but the tortillas more than made up for it. They are incredible. Overall, everything tasted great. I also appreciated the fast service. They were busy, and my order was still ready in about 10 minutes.

Do not sleep on this place! I am visiting from SoCal and had been feeling homesick. This food is absolutely amazing. Super surprised with how good the food is, I was not expecting this in Ohio. But definitely a place I will be going back too. *the red salsa is top #5 for me!

Their tacos are amazing. We usually only get carry out, but when I have gone in there, everybody is friendly and it is clean and welcoming.

The tacos here were delicious. I ordered the lengua and al pastor. The lamb soup special was disappointing, but I also didn't know what to expect. The lamb soup did not have any lamb, had a few pieces of chickpea and rice. Burrito was delicious and my favorite thing here.

The food was delicious and top tier. The torta de pollo tasted just like from Mexico itself. The service was well done and attentive. The area itself was beautiful on the inside. I love the designs on the ceiling fans. I love the layout. Would visit again, hands down 100%

The food was so bad that I had to spit it out into my napkin. The meat was greasy and it tasted like vomit. My daughter got a grilled fish taco and a fried fish taco; they both tasted like what dirty sneakers would probably taste like. The only edible things were the chips and guacamole, and they have this green salsa that's pretty good. Definitely skip this place ....

I ate lunch at Los Gauchos today. The food was authentic Mexican and very good. I got a beef burrito. The beef was fantastic. It didn't come with sauce or salsa which was kind of a bummer. I also tried their cheese sauce with their chips and it was pretty good. All in all it was a good experience and I would come back again.

Very good tacos. The pastor is indeed excellent and the lamb barbacoa is delicious. I believe it's only a Saturday special. The only thing I wish they had were more salsa varieties, but that's not a big deal. I recommend it.

I always hear that los guachos is some of the best al pastor in the city so I def felt like I needed to give it a shot. I can't speak to the claim of it being the best but its def up there as far as al pastor goes. I've been here a few times now and def hasn't disappointed me yet. I've had their al pastor, carnitas, lengua, chorizo in various forms. Their al pastor is pretty good and def hits the flavor/texture i hope for. The lengua has also been a top for me, i've always been a fan of lengua and its usually done well here. My preferred way to enjoy things is in nacho format cause i like the combo of flavors and textures. Its also a pretty good deal for how much food/meat you get for the cost. The tacos are also good and i always appreciate the cilantro/onion/lime combo. The salsa they give are also great, the red salsa is excellent and def has a punch for those looking to spice things up. My favorite thing about this place is probably that its one of the few places that opens "late" for the area. So its nice as a late night snack or food run for those late nights.

Al Pastor Monday's makes me smile every damn time + + = I also love ordering a side of cucumbers for a delicious salad with green and red hot sauce ! #supportsmallbusiness #tacos #alpastor #614eats #foodie #columbusfoodie #supportlocal #alpastormonday

I really do not understand the hype about this place. I have ordered from here a couple times in a whole variety of food. I am vegetarian and my partner is not. We ordered vegetarian things and meat things. Everything was just mediocre. I mean I would say less than mediocre. Bland. It does look like they have a good bar so maybe if you have a few drinks and eat the food, it would be better. Place is cute though. Service was fine.

Great tasty food and service. The price you pay is well worth it!. Any meat you get on your tacos taste excellent!

This is by far one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. It is authentic and the quality is superb. Whenever I am craving Mexican food, this is my go to. Their tacos are really good but my favorite is the taco salad. Make sure to get the al pastor- you won't regret it. Their drinks are also very large and very good. If you are looking for more authentic Mexican food in cbus, I highly recommended los gauchos.

So give up addictions to Nachos And stop dating jerk boys that are Machos (cough cough) Instead come get real Mex Cuz it's better than sex And you'll find it right here at Los Guachos The thing to order is Pastor It's never tasted quite this good before It totes changed my life Like going under the knife And becoming Barbi's cash-cow wh**e. One of the best real Mexican spots in the whole USA. One of the best 5 things to eat in Columbus. What to get: Pastor Why: It's so good you can Pastor-bate to it What to listen to while eating: Pastor dutchie on the left hand side Los Guachos is one of the best taquerias in the history of the world. They may well be the best tacos in Ohio. Their Pastor, which are the reddish meats made from pork shaved off of the big rotating spindle, are second-to-none on the planet. The service here is wonderful and remarkable and friendly too. Some of the girls working here seemed to have a crush on me, which is super sweet of them. Barbi thought it was wonderful as well, and considering she has Mexican in her - and I don't just mean when she gets laid with dudes from South Of The Border - but considering she has Mexican blood - and I don't just mean from a guy she kills - then I highly recommend you come and give it a try. The greatest Taco spot in Columbus now has a second location up north, and I came upon it by accident - not literally but yes that too - because I was trying Kung Fu Tea in the same Plaza! Talk about the best plaza in the world, then. But this one is my fave because it's the one with the most memories for me. I always come here for a Pastor taco or two, and it still remains one of the greatest Pastor tacos you will ever have in your life. There's a reason why it's what they are known for and what they promote and what they are famous for and there's a reason why half the dishes on their menu incorporate the Pastor. Not to be confused with Taxi Los Guachos, which is actually a form of Uber founded in Sonora, perros. Then again I might go back to the other location in future because I have a soft spot for it, it's next to KFT, and you should try it out too. It also has less wait times, incredibly nice servers across the board, and your church Pastor comes here for Pastor too. So it's my fave place in town for tacos, ahead of the great taco truck, Taco Nazo. Now I have to go and "Guach" the election results, but that's "Nazo" bad because Biden is about to be declared the winner. First, let's rap. Some people say I'm girlie, others say I'm MACHO Some people know real Mexican food, others just eat NACHO I cross the Rio Grande at will, you just watch RIO BRAVO And when I'm in Columbus, I come straight to LOS GUACHOS Barbi doesn't like to suck but me I love to SWALLOW Anything for Barbi or for money is my MOTTO I've had some problems down in Houston just like the APOLLO But when I want some Tacos in Columbus, I hit LOS GUACHOS I've been to South America, the Mid East and MORROCCO I've been labeled deep AF while others think I'm HOLLOW Some people think I'm Gandhi, Lennon, others say I'm PSYCHO But one thing that I know is that I love my LOS GUACHOS I like to pretend I'm okay but that's just my BRAVADO Sometimes I feel so cold inside like Frances was in FARGO Sometimes I feel so frozen I'm like Barbi in CHICAGO But when I'm in Columbus, f*** me, I get LOS GUACHOS WHAT

Eat here often and within the last 6 months things have gotten HORRIBLE. Tonight actually made my husband and I not return. Multiple good items were missing and they gave us what looked like a leftover piece of cake?

I love this place and have been coming for years before they even had a brick and mortar shop. Today it took over an hour from when I walked in to get my order. No apologies, no acknowledgment, just very long wait for a small order for 2 people.

They're goated definitely recommend good food good prices good people! Come here lots late at night and always get the same great service!

Really good food and a great price! I loved the mild cheese sauce we ordered with our chips. The Al pastor was delicious in tacos, burritos and quesadilla! Our daughter devoured the queso and her chicken quesadilla! The prices are great, and you will not leave hungry!

Good stuff: Tacos Bad stuff: They're not in my hometown! Visited a friend in Columbus and he recommended this place. Tacos Al Pastor are amazing. I don't know how else to describe it. Everything they put on the taco is like the perfect algorithm for the greatest taco ever. Also tried the Cantarito because I'd never heard of it before and felt adventurous. Reminds me of the Mexican spicy candy because it tasted sweet and also came with a straw coated in chili powder. Next time I'm back in the area I'd like to try their consommé since they didn't have any this time. Sorry forgot to save a picture of the tacos. I ate them too fast. Would recommend to a friend that likes to think outside the bun.

Los Gauchos is my favorite spot for quick tacos. It's like a taco truck that grew roots and settled down. I'm a big fan if the nachos, without meat. The box is actually pretty heavy when you pick it up, with lots of cheese, Pico and pinto beans. It comes with sides of mild green salsa or fiery red. Consume the red with caution, but it does taste good! The fish tacos have either grilled or fried fish, both are good. I usually opt for the crunchy fried, with some spicy sauce, lettuce, and Pico. The grilled has a nice char on it, and cabbage in the wrap. Carry out here is usually about 15 minutes if you call, but the walk in line can be long.

My friends and I would come here at least once a week! The al pastors are half off on Monday (so like $1 per taco), and the gringas were half-off on Wednesdays (about $2 per taco). The deals were TOO good and the food was always amazing! Seriously the best taco shop in Columbus!

Their tacos Al pastor can't be beat. Love this place! Excellent homemade salsa too. They are always busy but the service is quick and friendly.

We frequent here on almost a weekly basis. Our faves are the al pastor tacos, the guacamole and queso, and fish tacos. However, we have also tried the gringas, lengua tacos, their shrimp burrito, the lamb barbacoa and their veal head tacos. All incredible. Staff is always super nice and accommodating. Drink wise: their bar makes stellar margaritas! Their tequila selection is on par. And who doesn't love a refreshing Modelo on a hot summer day??? Non-alcoholic drinks are incredible there too: their hibiscus and horchata are AMAZING! Pro tip: if you're a spice fiend, ask for their habanero and onion mix on the side; it won't disappoint. ;)

2/17:23 We ordered 2 Churros 1 Sope de chorizo 1 slice of their "tres leches" cake. I used to be a baker in Los Angeles, making different kinds of pan dulce, cakes, and flan. Their so called tres leches cake is definitely not made correctly. Consistency is out of context and is super too sweet topped off with a thick layer of frosting. Have you lost your Hispanic pride? Churros, tough as dog chew toys and were not fresh. Sope was so close to being the size of the salsa container. Chorizo was far from fresh and was really salty; but not as salty as the management and ownership, pride, dignity for the Hispanic community and tradition. This is not my first time trying your food.

Amazing Alpastor!! Great salsa and green sauce. Hubby got the torta that was a little bready but still very delicious. Then he got the Gringas and he absolutely devoured it, wished he got 4. I got the original alpastor taco and also wished I got some Gringas.

Food is always good! Hot and fresh. Fresh ingredients and friendly people Walk in hungry and you'll for sure leave full! Awesome flavor!