Food has always been one of the easiest, most human ways to support your neighbors. Right now, that matters more than ever.
With people behaving ICE cold around Columbus, many immigrant families are being targeted simply for trying to work, survive, and build a better life. These are our neighbors. They cook delicious food, clean tables, run businesses, and keep entire communities alive.
So this is one small, very doable thing you can do today.
Eat local. Support Latin American restaurants in Columbus. Show up. Spend money. Tip well. Bring friends.
Below are some incredible Latin American restaurants, food trucks, and small businesses around Central Ohio that deserve your support, your appetite, and frankly, way more attention than they already get.
La Super Torta
721 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
If you’ve never had a proper Mexican torta, La Super Torta is about to fix that. These sandwiches are massive, messy, and deeply comforting. Beyond the tortas, the menu is packed with authentic Mexican dishes, and the service here is genuinely top-notch. One of those places that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in.
Don Chava Carnitas y Tacos
355 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
(Open weekends only)
Don Chava doesn’t rush greatness. They cook each batch of carnitas fresh, and it shows. Waiting all week for the weekend suddenly feels worth it when you bite into these tacos. Rich, tender, flavorful… it’s an out-of-body experience in taco form. Plan ahead. Bring patience. You’ll be rewarded.
Los Guachos Taqueria
If you ask someone where to find authentic tacos in Columbus, Los Guachos comes up immediately. And for good reason. Their tacos al pastor are elite, carved straight from the trompo and packed with flavor. This is one of the most consistent, reliable taco spots in Central Ohio.
Cilantro Latin Bistro
993 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 | 4852 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 | 660 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Cilantro is technically a Venezuelan food truck, but spiritually, it’s a life-changing experience if you’ve never had an arepa. Stuffed, crispy, comforting, and wildly addictive. One bite and you’ll wonder why arepas aren’t already part of your weekly routine.
Si Señor Peruvian Sandwiches
1456 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 | 155 W Nationwide Blvd Suite 175A, Columbus, OH 43215
Si Señor makes sandwiches so good they’ll completely rewire your expectations of what a sandwich can be. The Chicharrón Peruano is iconic, and the Peruvian pasta salad deserves its own fan club. This is the kind of place that makes you ask, “Why isn’t there a Peruvian sandwich shop on every block?”
El Buen Sazón
3377 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
This food truck is absolutely phenomenal, and the fact that it’s still under the radar is criminal. Everything coming out of El Buen Sazón is packed with flavor and clearly made with care. If you love discovering places before everyone else does, this is your moment.
Masa Mexican Grill
212 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
Masa is built on tradition. Handmade tortillas, freshly made salsas, and recipes inspired by founder and chef Iván Ruiz’s upbringing in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains of Mexico. The food feels intentional, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in place. This is Mexican cuisine with a story behind every bite.
Mexpress Taqueria
Corner of E Hudson St and Summit St
Blink and you’ll miss it. Mexpress Taqueria is hiding in plain sight, but those who know, know. The Quesadilla Mexicana is the standout here, thanks to a secret weapon… pork lard. It adds a savory richness that makes the whole thing absurdly good.
Mr. Grill Tacos
1060 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
Mr. Grill is basically the godfather of Columbus food trucks. Over two decades of experience shows in every taco. Simple, no-frills, incredibly satisfying. Sometimes the best food doesn’t need reinvention… it just needs someone who knows exactly what they’re doing.
La Poblanita
3825 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tamales… La Poblanita does it all, and they do it well. This is one of the most reliable spots in the city when cravings hit hard and you don’t want to gamble on quality.
Want to Support Even More Latin Restaurants in Columbus?
If you’re looking to explore beyond this list, we’ve got full guides on Step Out Columbus:
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