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Chapala Mexican Grill
Full-service Mexican on Liberty Street in Powell, with handcrafted margaritas and a Worthington sister room.
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Why Chapala Mexican Grill Is Our Best Overall Pick
Chapala Mexican Grill on North Liberty Street in Powell is the full-service dining room on this list, built around handcrafted and classic margaritas alongside a long menu of popular dishes and house specials. A sister location runs at 530 High St. in Worthington, and the restaurant asks diners to call each store's own line to avoid mix-ups. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free VIP club sends secret menus and event invites, and a homemade tres leches cake is the newest dessert.
- Handcrafted and classic margaritas
- Lunch menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free VIP club with secret menus
Know before you go
Chapala Mexican Grill in Powell is our weeknight Mexican default when we want plates and margaritas without a downtown parking puzzle. Order fajitas, enchiladas, or a combo plate and keep an eye on the lunch window if you want a faster, cheaper stop. Dinner for two with drinks usually sits in the mid $$ range, which fits families, coworkers, and casual dates.
Typical hours are Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; confirm before you go. Reservations go through the phone or the booking flow on the restaurant site. Use downtown Powell street and public lots near Liberty Street. Compare it with other picks on our best Mexican food in Columbus list if you are choosing between grill rooms and taquerias.
- Parking
- Street and public parking in downtown Powell near N. Liberty Street.
- Reservations
- Yes, by phone or the restaurant website booking form; call rather than relying on third-party AI booking.
- Tip
- Call the Powell line to reserve if you are bringing more than a small party on Friday or Saturday night.
