La Plaza Tapatia

I think this must have moved, because my GPS took me to a mall around the corner, then to a gravel pile at a construction site, from which I was able to see the store.And it's not just a store. We actually came for the restaurant, which isn't much of a much, essentially the deli counter at the store. But oh, the treasures you'll find. They have a very basic menu- burritos, tortas, etc.- but arrayed in the cases are tons of premade bulk items. You can fill up a container with meats, rice, beans, whatever. Too much to choose from. Drinks were pretty much horchata or hibiscus, but of course you can grab a bottle from nearby coolers, and there is an actual bar right there too. We dined in, essentially felt like a food court. And had some of the best Mexican food in town. Beef in several sauces, ribs done 5 ways, a couple kinds of rice and beans, and much more. I was stuffed. Baby K got a cheese quesadilla and said it was the best she ever had, for what that's worth (it looked really good.) The horchata was very good. My friend had a torta plus some ribs and beef, and loved all of it.Then we went to the market, and it was a blast too. Got some baked goods, candy, drinks, etc. Plenty of dry goods, produce, meats, and much more. Friendly helpful staff, though a definite language barrier so be patient and remember your high school Spanish.We'll definitely be back. Lots of good food to try, and new ingredients to explore. Plus their macaroni salad looked amazing.

So far everyone was friendly & tried their best to help me in English. My sister got lost going to the bathroom from the bakery. we just wanted some tres leche cake honestly. We bought a full cake which was DELICIOUS but their individual tres leches they sell by the slice is WAY BETTER. I will be back to try more goods! 45$ for this tres leches cake. I can't wait to try the restaurant/food court.

La Plaza Tapatia is a grocery, market, restaurant, full bar, money exchange, and gift shop....all under one roof. On our day, Easter Sunday, it was extremely crowded. The substantial parking lot was full. The highlight today, were people queued up to the prepared foods and the bar. Seating for this part is ample but not on this day. It just wasn't enough!!The variety of food options were got were tasty, quality, and huge range of food types. You cant go wrong with anything you choose. New building and everything is bright and clean. Sales floor is well organized so in this way they differ from Saraga which tends to organize by region instead of product. Prices seem fair. On the West Side of. Columbus across from the casino.English is clearly a second language here, and some servers do not speak English at all. Be patient.

the best mexican market around perhaps? i love their ice cream selection and the vibes are fun. easy to navigate and open late! the lady with the cute cherry earrings who works at the ice cream stand is always so kind and patient when my partner and i ask her which popsicle is what and what ice cream is what, she's so cool. anyways, i saw this little cake that reminded me of myself. good market!

Not huge, but definitely a great addition to the neighborhood! A really nice produce selection with several fruits and veggies that aren't necessarily easily found at your chain grocery stores. Several ceviches made fresh, as well as a few hot meats and of course tamales. I've never seen a guava before, so I picked up a couple and will Google how to eat them fresh. Trips like this are always unique learning experiences. Several casings of pastries, of which you get a cafeteria-style tray, load it up with whatever makes your tongue salivate, then take it to the stand were they put everything in containers/bags and write the pricing for the cashier to include in your ring-up. I got a few churros - there's no labeling on the pastries, so I assumed they were just plain, but discovered they had caramel inside. Mmmmmmmm, nope, not that cheap liquid sundae-topping stuff, it's almost like a custard consistency; delicious!! They also had individual cornbread cakes. I'm interested to try this one, as it's more of a fresh baked cheesecake consistency. The bakery section was solid, and there's still room in the display cases for more sweet desserts as they grow. I picked up a Tres Leches Cake to test how well they're versed, lol. Pretty spectacular meat department, too! However, nothing had a price, but I'm assuming they'll be working on tagging stuff as soon as possible. I'm sure the paletas stand will be on heavy rotation come schools out, as I bet this place will be a great stop for the local kids for a sweet, cold treat. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be stopping in here from time to time, even if it's just for their prepared foods, produce and meat varieties. Easily seen from Georgesville Rd, this is a good location, and they still have room to expand.

First time here! Huge selection of hot, cold foods already prepared. Awesome fresh veggies and fruit to choose from. Extremely huge grocery store as well. They have a coffee bar and also a real bar!Place very clean and we had a great first time experience!Looking forward to going back!

I love this place! It transported me back to Playa with all the delicious foods. I love all the fresh produce that you can't find anywhere else. White and purple sweet potatoes, cactus, papayas. Not to mention selection of ceviches..... The meat market --- phenomenal Bakery ..... heavenly I could buy something in every department

The last time I went here the shelves were better organized and there was a better selection. I was able to find what I was looking for, like El Pato and La Costena products. The prices had gone up significantly on some things like cheese, so I didn't go crazy stocking up. Got some wonderful produce to make pico de gallo and dried hibiscus flowers to make Jamaica. Also found a handmade molcajete to make salsa and guacamole.

Fair notice: I've only been once and I didn't eat the food. This review is just of the location, the amount of items and quality of items purchased. Bakery was too notch. Lots of choices including tres leches, flan and other delicacies. Bread was fresh, soft and tasty. I had a hard time choosing just two to take home with me. We were able to find a pernil for our holiday meals. They were even willing to cut it into smaller pieces for us. Lots of other meets that you won't find at American markets. Cheeses could be bought by the wheel or slices. The choices were vast and included many of the Mexican popular cheeses along with selections in American delis. If you're looking for European cheeses etc not the place to come. The food in the cafeteria seemed hit or miss. Some looked amazing but others looked crusted over as if they had been warming there for a while. They looked dry enough that it discouraged my friends and I from eating there. I will want to go back to give the food a fair shake. There is a whole candy store inside the plaza. You'll find every Mexican candy you could possibly want. Piñatas, party favors, etc. Prices seemed pretty decent too. Groceries included lots of Mexican items with a few of the popular American items. Great selection at fair prices. I'm a lot closer to Saraga so I will most likely continue to shop there but if I ever needed something in particular I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

Their ceviche de camarones always give me food poisoning. I'm done tried it twice. You all do not know food safety! Clean your shit and throw out bad food!!!!