The Most Delectable Food Stands in Columbus

La Poblanita

★★★★★ 4.6 (117) • $

"These might be the best corn tortillas I have ever had. They are really soft and fresh. I really enjoyed the tacos, but the rice and beans actually stole the show. Don't miss out on those sides.They offer fresh red and green salsa. Green is HOT. Red also has a kick, but is the milder of the two. Service was fast and prices are really inexpensive for the quantity of food you get. TIP: the truck is located in the parking lot of the Beechwold Barber Shop. I used the location of La Poblanita and Google maps couldn't find it."

Taste of Greece

★★★★★ 4.5 (86) • $

"EXCELLENT lamb gyro AND side dishes! I'm 100% hooked and will gladly spend my money here! One of the two brothers who own/run their food stall was great to chat with while the other brother was dominating the stove. By the way, hot off the grill was no joke - my food was delicious and very flavorful because it was cooked to order. For a time, back when they opened, this stall use to serve tagine plates on the weekend (only), but that has since been removed - sad face. I was delighted that ToG's side dishes we tried were just as much stars of the show as their lamb gyros! Their Brussels side was very lightly seasoned, the sprouts were sauteed with a flavorful oil, and I've never seen sprouts sauteed with sliced green grapes! I patently hate sprout dishes that tout all kinds of toppings that brutally mask the flavor of the healthy veggie tag; this side dish is officially the best sprouts dish I've ever had. I got the side dish to share with my mother, but ended up getting a serving of my own, since I was hooked. Same high marks for their Zaalouk side, too. The flavors were incredible: not too much of anything, just plain flavorful! The accompanying pita triangles were an afterthought, as that eggplant/stewed tomatoes/garlic/cilatro getup deserved its own spotlight. On my gyro, I forgot to ask for lite sauce, but it wasn't bad at all; I could easily taste the components wrapped in the fresh, soft pita bread. The meat was so good, and plenty shavings to fill the pita, too. I easily got my money's worth of shaved protein. Since opening The East Market has been a mixed bag of food stall offerings, so I'm really glad I finally tried ToG. I'm sure I'll be back by next time I'm in the area. Shoot, I'd go out of my way for those two side dishes any day."

Los Guachos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (52) • $

"Delicious first stop on our columbus food adventure tour. We all tried the Al Pastor taco. Delicious meat on a soft flour tortilla grilled up with cheese, onion, cilantro and pineapple. We topped it with some of their delicious avocado sauce and mixed onion and habanero soaked in soy. They had cucumber to cool your pallet down. Delicious taco. This is the original location and I'll definitely be back!"

Bowzers

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39) • $

"Bang for your buck: 9/10Quality: 9.5/10Service: 9/10Ambiance/Location: 8/10Overall: 9/10A great hidden gem! It's a bit intimidating from the outside. Not in a great area and a bit unassuming (but cute!). We ordered two of their most popular dogs, pops, and two ice cream cones and our bill was about $20. A bit expensive for hot dogs, but they were seriously massive and wound up being worth it. The owner is incredibly kind and spoke to us for awhile while we waited and while we ate. Be aware he'll likely talk to you, too, but it's part of the charm. If that's not your thing, plan to take yours to-go.The menu is extensive and there's always a super unique special. For example, they serve a gator dog (yup. a hot dog made of alligator) every October with such limited availability folks are lining up to get theirs. Don't let the outside fool you; you need to stop in."

Taqueria El Fogoncito

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26) • $

"Best El Pastors you'll ever eat! I've eaten a lot of El Pastors too, the pork for example here is so juicy on the inside but the outside has this perfect amount of crust. I squeeze the lime juice over my El Pastors, then sprinkle salt over them, grab some habaneros and a strip of the green sauce. When you bite into the taco the the pork has the perfect amount of crunchiness and the inside of the pork is so soft and juicy. The cilantro tastes like some one yanked out of the ground it's so fresh and pineapple is perfect in every way. Honestly everything about the taco is so fresh it makes my head spin! This is my happy place!"

Rime Time Curiously Crafted Pops

★★★★★ 4.5 (24) • $

"Rime Time is stationed right outside the main entrance to Crooked Can/Center Street Market. We visited on a very hot day, so it was a no brainer to try one of the refreshing popsicles. I went with the simple strawberry and my SO tried the strawberry limeade. We both enjoyed them!"

Steph’s Way

★★★★★ 4.9 (15)

"Wow! I've had their delicious wings multiple times on "wing Wednesday" ($1.50 wings and they are HUGE) but today was the first time I tried their tacos and was not disappointed! Absolutely wonderful. Totally stuffed full of greatness. My mind is honestly blown. Highly recommend 100%. Added bonus that the couple that run the place (Steph & Robyn) are some of the nicest folks you'll meet these days. Definitely stop in and say hi! You'll leave with great food and some new friends."

Jack Ruby’s Barbecue Company

★★★★★ 4.7 (7)

"Reading the other reviews on here is kinda weird. But based on what they're saying and the location of this truck I have to assume they simply haven't tried anywhere else.While it is reasonably priced, I felt everything EXCEPT the brisket was very subpar. The sides were bland, I would be shocked if the mac n cheese isn't from a box and the green beans had canned written all over them. Edible, but not what I expected. Wings were tender, meat fell of the bone. But the flavors just weren't there for me.Now that BRISKET! The brisket was the real deal. I loved the thick cut slices, it had a great bark and was super tender. The brisket was everything I had hoped this place to be. It's unfortunate the other menu items just weren't hitting it for me. Its still always nice to support a black business. If I'm ever in the area again, I definitely wouldn't mind stopping for some brisket."

Taqueria Las Delicias & Neveria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5) • $

"Everyone hates on Columbus for not having "good/authentic" Mexican food; you just aren't looking hard enough. This is no Tex-Mex joint, nope, not a sit-down restaurant, and no, definitely not within the 270 comfort zone. No quesadillas, no fajitas, no enchiladas, and no tacquitos. So don't expect it.This is a taco truck parked in Speedy Mart's lot with $1.50 tacos, $5 tortas, "horchata and tamarindo straight from the barrel," and not to mention homemade icey treats (nieves). Tacos come with the requisite radish slices, onion & cilantro, and lime wedge. Fillings: asada, carnitas, pastor, barbacoa, lengua, pollo, and tripa. Tortas: quesillo, jamon, chorizo, milanesa, and asada. Red & green salsas and guac on the side for personal flourishes. I like my lengua tacos with a squirt of green and two of guac. These are the best lengua tacos I've had outside of Roosevelt Ave in Jackson Heights, Queens. Miles better than Xalisco and Cuco's. Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-midnight. Rain or shine."

Carmel Coated Concessions

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Looks delicious and locally (and Black) owned! They are very active on their Facebook page and you can book. I don't think they have a physical location but, they are very responsive and quick. If they do have a physical location, I missed it (sorry!) They have a new address coming up in a few weeks. They do catering which is sweet for both young and old. Definitely a treat for all ages! These cakes are so creative and fun! Honestly, they should be more than the price they are charging, seriously. I rarely say that as the Mr. Krabs I am but, seriously, they are charging State Fair prices for gourmet funnel cakes. They should be double if you ask me especially since they are big, shareable, and customizable. Currently, as of yesterday, they wrote, "Don't miss this summers introductory rate for our new trailer! Inquire now!! [email protected]" so you know I have to slide in the DM! Support local businesses! Support Black-owned businesses :)"