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Los Guachos Taqueria
Nonato family taqueria on Hamilton Road, open until 1 a.m. on weekends, with $6 gringas and birria specials.
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Why Los Guachos Taqueria why was this picked
Los Guachos comes from the Nonato family, who describe themselves as a family of taqueros from Mexico who started here with a single taco truck. The Hamilton Road taqueria is one of several Columbus locations, including Sawmill Road and Gahanna, and it stays open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Specials include birria tacos and quesabirria with consome, and its famous gringas are $6 on a grilled flour tortilla.
- Family of taqueros that began with one truck
- Open until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
- Birria and quesabirria with consome
Know before you go
We order al pastor off the trompo at Los Guachos Taqueria on S. Hamilton Road when the salsa bar is half the point of the visit. Friday birria still draws regulars, and the room feels connected to the family's other Columbus stops without turning into a nightlife scene. Tacos and plates for two usually stay in the $$ range for a casual East Side dinner that does not need a reservation plan.
Hours run Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to midnight and Friday through Saturday until 1:00 a.m. Standard service is walk-in; catering is available for events. Park along Hamilton Road at the restaurant. Start with our East Side page for context. Then use our best Mexican food in Columbus list if you are choosing among taquerias.
- Parking
- Use the lot and street parking along S. Hamilton Road at the 1121 address.
- Reservations
- No reservations for standard taco service; walk in or order takeout and catering through the restaurant.
- Tip
- Get al pastor off the trompo and build from the salsa bar before you add a plate.
