The Taco Truck Team condensed our accumulated Taco Truck information to a cheat sheet of all known Columbus Taco Trucks. Please note: Some trucks close for the winter (December, January and February). Some have variable hours or change up the days they are closed. Some just disappear. When possible call ahead and always have a back up truck in mind for your first visit. We will keep you posted on changes as best as we can. Gracias.
Last Updated May 2011
West Side
La Popular
3545 W. Broad St. (near intersection of Wilson and W. Broad)
614.330.1994
Open 11am – 11pm daily
King Luis Taco
85 N. Wilson Rd
614.316.2467
Taqueria Little Mexico
3900 Sullivant Ave
Open 10am – 7 pm (hours vary)
Good Gorditas and Agua Fresca. The first taco truck in Columbus.
Los Guachos
461 Commerce Sq. (in El Volcan parking lot) / aka 3900 Sullivant Ave
614.638.8806
Open late on the weekends. The al pastor tacos rock our socks.
Merendero Catracho
3868 Sullivant Ave (parking lot of Country Food Store)(Verified August 2010).
Open 11am – 10pm, Fri-Sun
614.778.7416
Honduran comfort food
Super Torta II
496 Georgesville Rd. (Near Sullivant Ave. intersection)
614.327.4192
Open 9am – 10pm
There is no Super Torta I. The Tlayudas are superb!
Las Delicias
333 Georgesville Rd
Open 11am – 11pm, 10am – 12pm in summer
Good Huraches and nieves
Las Delicias II
385 Georgesville Road (by Shannon’s Pub)
Hours 9am-10pm. closed Wednesday
Alternate location at Rhodes Park on Sundays.
Los Potosinos
Georgesville and Lincoln Park Court
614.887.6895
Open Sunday to Thursday 10am – 10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am – 12pm, Closed on Wednesday.
Pollo Asada al Carbon (grilled chicken, one of our favorites)
Los Chilangos
1240 Georgesville Rd. (Shell station parking lot)
614.599.7365
Open 10am – 10pm, 7 days a week
Mr. Grill Tacos
1060 Georgesville Rd
614.732.2773
Open 10am – 9pm
El Nopal
3528 Sullivant Avenue
Open 11am-10pm daily except Wednesday
Taqueria Brothers
Corner of West Broad & Warren, near 2655 West Broad Street
614.272.4875
Open 11am – 8pm every day
El Huarache Veloz
Corner of West Broad & South Wheatland, Near 2305 West Broad Street
Open 10am – 10pm, closed Tuesday.
El Camoncito Del Sabor
530 Norton Road
614.804.7065
Open 9am – 10pm
El Patacon
552 Norton Road (Sunoco station parking lot)
Chapis Tacos (Version 2 – nomadic in 2010 with new owners but now at)
977 Harrisburg Pike (parking lot of Carniceria Brothers)
Open daily 10:30 to 7:00 (?)
North/Central Columbus
El Manantial Latino
SE Corner of Lane & High (North OSU Campus, in Shell gas station lot)
614.515.3929
Open 11am – 8pm, 7 days a week
Here’s where you get your Colombian food fix
Don Pedro’s
Near 6066 Cleveland Ave. (near intersection with Deewood Dr.)
614.622.5862
Panbazos, Chalupas, huevos rancheros
Taqueria Jalisco
4664 Cleveland Ave (alternative location within one block)
614.595.4202 Open 10am – 9pm
Tasty Tongue (Lengua) Tacos
Taqueria El Fogoncito
2575 Morse Road
(just East of Cleveland Avenue, South side of the street)
614.900.4784
Hours: 11-11 Tuesday-Sunday.
Taquikin Taqueria y Loncheria Movil
2600 Morse Rd (in front of Lev’s Pawn Shop)
614.620.0831
Open 10am – 9pm
Atole in the winter
Taco Nazo
2200 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. (Near Lev’s Pawn Shop)
614.390.6346
Open 10am – 10pm, closed Sunday
Taqueria El Mexicano
Often on 161
Hours 9am – 10pm. Closed Sunday.
Taco Nitos
5690 East Dublin Granville Road (in front of Latin Vibe Night Club)
(Former locations: 701 Georgesville Rd -in front of El Planque Party House and present site of Victor Foods)
Open Friday to Sunday 9pm to 2am(Late night taco truck)
Open sporatically
614.778.6380
Mi Pueblito Taqueria
(Near La Cabana Lounge), 2400 E Dublin Granville Rd / SR 161
Repainted green without a name on it.
Hours – Variable – In theory, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6 PM to “late” 2AM or later.
Taqueria y Pupuseria Salvadorena
Dublin-Granville Road
Sunday to Thursday: 3 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to “late” 2 AM of later
Los Texanos
900 Weber (East of SR 71)
10am – 8pm Mon-Fri, 11am – 6pm Saturday
740.505.0080
Taqueria Davanne
Corner of 5th and Forsythe, Victorian Village
11am – 9pm
614.735.5979
Junior’s Tacos
(Second truck available for parties, catering and special events)
West 5th and Highland in Victorian Village
614.743.7603
Open Mon-Thur 11:30 AM-11 PM, Friday 11:30 AM-midnight, Sat 9 am-midnight, Sun 9 am-10 pm
East Side and Airport
El Tacorriendo
3344 Allegheny Ave (Intersects with James Road south of the airport)
614.560.0497
Tostadas and Tortas are terrific.
Victor Food
755 Stelzer Rd (just south of the airport entrance, across from Holiday Inn)
614.462.0192
Open 10am – 8pm
Las Brazas Taqueria
4865 East Main Street (Monro Mufflers and Brakes)
614.507.9121
Open 10am – 11pm
Want fries with that? Las Brazas has fair style fries and they are good.
(formerly near 2254 Hamilton Rd)
Rincon Latino
1865 Heritage Square
(Brice Road)
Open daily 10am – 10pm (Sunday moves to a park on Livingston Ave)
614.256.6103
El Simoncito
5005 Chatterton Rd.
Open 10am – 10pm daily
614.449.8889
Closed / Gone for Good / Adios Amigos
Taqueria Jalisco II
240 Georgesville Rd (south side of gas station, across from Walmart)
Hours – every day 10am – 10pm
614.360.4368
The 8th Taste / El Octavo Sabor
840 Hudson Ave (East of I 71) corner of Hudson and Azelda
Hours: ?
614.592.3123
Colombian
Taqueria La Morena
3796 East Livingston Ave
Whitehall
614.745.9395
Daily 10am-10pm
El Tizoncito
3768 Cleveland Ave
(Near intersection of East Cooke and Cleveland Ave).
614.384.3654
(Sold to new owners then known as El Taco Loco, then became Taqueria Angela)
Taqueria Guadalupe
Sullivant Ave and Wedgewood.
Hours: 10 or 11am until 9pm, every day
Pupuseria y Taqueria Usuluteca
Dublin-Granville Rd
Open weekend evenings
614.930.8219
Otro Rollo Taqueria
3866 Sullivant Avenue
614.278.2339
Open 7 days a week. 7am-11pm
The New Taco Tao
1505 Schrock Rd (last known location)
614.306.8539 (disconnected)
closed August 2009
La Guaguita
(last location) 2323 Sullivant Ave
614.704.3745
Hours – vary
Dominican Food
Closed 2009
Taqueria Los Tolucos
Sullivant Ave and Wedgewood.
614.625.9378
Closed 2009
Super Dogos
3047 Westerville Rd. (corner of Oakland park Ave)
614.270.8287
Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
(Missing since December 2009)
Hondumex
3868 Sullivant Ave
614.405.1465
Open every day (in theory, not always in practice), 10am – 10pm
formerly at 5431 Roberts Rd
Outside the Famosa Latino Supermarket, in the Roberts Crossing strip mall.
This truck has not resurfaced. The Supermarket now has a restaurant next door so maybe this truck will pop up elsewhere in 2010.
Missing or closed
Mi Chula
Last seen at SE Corner of Sullivant and Holly Hill Drive
Open every day except Wed., 10am – 7pm, April – October
614.930.8677 – phone disconnected
Closed
Las Brisas
2991 Sullivant Ave (corner of Sullivant and Binns, in Alex Market parking lot)
614.930.8671
Missing
Taco Loco
3764 Cleveland Ave (next to Darbo)
614.348.9485
(Became Taqueria Angela, then became……..)
Taqueria El Trancazo
880 Weber Road (near the west wall of the Weber Road Market / cross street: Pontiac)
Closed August 2010
614.886.4467
La Cocina Taco Express
2675 Morse Road
614.507.4925, 614.507.9925
(Missing September 2010)
I believe there is a taco truck at the Las Maravillas mexican food market. The address is 233 W. 5th Ave. I haven’t tried it yet– but I look forward to it!
There is a truck there but it has not been open at all this year. If and when it reopens we will definitely write about it.
Yeah, I have eaten there once or twice in previous years. It was OK, maybe even a bit below average. Junior’s Tacos has opened shop just down the street a half a block away at the convenience store, and is delicious. I don’t see how the truck next to Las Maravillas can compete with them.
Do they take credit cards?
We have not come across a truck that takes credit – it’s cash only.
Edit: We’re hearing that Chapis Tacos takes credit.
Has anyone tried the truck that’s popped up recently at Indianola and Weber Rd? It’s in the parking lot of the convenience store.
TTC Comment (The truck mentioned here is not a taco Truck – it is a sandwich wagon – burgers and such).
Sounds like a new one to us – we’ll check it out!
That’s not a taco truck. It seems to offer sandwiches and comfort food.
Tacorriendo is the best…… Their tacos are so amazing and their quesadillas…
wow I did not realize there were any taco trucks that far north!!!
Hey, does anyone know if any taco trucks serve “cheek” tacos. It is beef cheek. I don’t know the name in Spanish. I’ve had them many times in Hood River, OR. Yum!
Thanks!
The name for cheeks is cachete and I have not seen that at the trucks but I believe that the Cabeza that is served at some taquerias is all or mostly braised beef cheeks. I can’t recommend a particular truck for it off the top of my head but I know I have seen and tried it. We generally take a photo of the menu and meats on offer.
Could the moderators suggest to one of the taco triangle trucks to park one in Clintonville??? They’d make a killing.
The problem with Clintonville right now is all the High St. construction. That coupled with the 315 overhaul are forcing people on to the residential side streets (like Neil) to avoid the nightmare that is High St. Agreed- under normal traffic conditions, a taco truck could make a fortune, especially if positioned between the student bars.
I love taco trucks. I was disappointed when the one on olentangy drove away. Because of this site, I know about the one in Hilliard and am looking forward to some tortas.
Go to El Manantial Latino Restaurant, you’re gonna love it!! They have the BEST arepas with cheese, tortas, burritos and empanadas.
Where is it located Kassy?
maxx, check here:
http://tacotruckscolumbus.com/2009/05/29/el-manantial-latino/
Got it, thanks.
I went to El Nuevo Tacos Tao and Nazo today. Good ceviche and gorditas at Nazo… good tacos of all sorts at El Nuevo Tacos Tao. Weird dude in the parking lot, but he can bite me… just not my taco!
When’s the next taco truck crawl?
Hit Taqueria Jalisco today first taco truck stop for me , very good. I saw an orange truck further down cleveland ave, between ferris and vances gun shop, any info on that one…
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There’s another great taco truck on the 3000 block of Cleveland Ave (not listed on this blog). El Tizoncito is located between the Somali restaurant “Darbo” and the Mexican wedding/quincanera dress market. Their truck is bright red- hard to miss. The service is great, and we love their al pastor and their chorizo tacos.
Yeah… we keep seeming to miss it when it’s open, tried to stop by twice over the last week!
It’s not a taco truck, but the little restaurant Taco al Pastor at Worthington Galena & Wilson Bridge serves up some pretty good “truck-style” tacos. (Trucks rarely seem to head up to the north burbs.)
I’ll second Taco al Pastor in Worthington is mmm mmm good. Just tough to get into and out of depending on where you are headed.
There is a taco truck now at lane and high @ the gas station. i think its titled as exotic columbian and mexican food
That truck is El Manantial… see here:
http://tacotruckscolumbus.com/2009/05/29/el-manantial-latino/
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if possible add our taco stand, not truck tho to ur list. hrs are m-f 10-8 and sat 11-6. Los Texanos located at 726 w. broad in a sunoco parking lot in fron of an old ford dealership ny 315, 1/2 mile from COSI. THANX
We’ll definitely be over to visit soon!
If I can only hit one taco truck this week, which one should I go to! I start teaching next week I need a taco fix ASAP!!
I’m sitting around a campfire with a bunch of people who are taco truckers, and the votes are evenly divided between Los Guachos and Los Potosinos. You should be very happy at either one.
If you have to do just one truck I agree – Los Potosinos or Los Guachos are the choices.
Los guachos i love their tacos de suadero.
Sin duda alguna LOS POTOSINOS ES LA MEJOR TAQUERI,CON EL MEJOR SAZON Y LA ORIGINAL COMIDA 100%MEXICANA,Y HONOR ESPECIAL AL POLLO ASADO AL CARBON…FELICIDADES Y SIGAN ADELANTE POTOSINOS TAQUERIA.
Hi,
Juniors Taco phone is wrong. It should be 614-743-7XXX. He is also open at 11:30 everyday now.
West 5th and Highland in Victorian Village
614.743.7603
Open Mon-Thur 1pm-11pm, Friday 1pm-midnight, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 9am-10pm
The hours have been corrected. Although there is conflicting information on the phone number, the correct number for Juniors is 614 743 7603. This has been confirmed with Carlos at Juniors.
Hey guys!,
Chapis Tacos is open, but in a different location. It has replaced Taqueria Brothers (not sure where they moved). Also the correct address for this location is 977 Harrisburg Pike.
The list is updated. We will do another “census” in December or later for trucks open in the winter. We are also working on our Top Ten Taco Trucks Tastes – picking our favorite dishes and where to get them from the last (almost) two years.
I’d like to sample a few taco trucks this Saturday. Anyone care to share a list of their favorite places?
Go out west! I’d suggest tacos al pastor and gringas al pastor at Los Guachos, pollo al carbon, tostadas borrachas, and at Los Potosinos, and for dessert: nieves at Las Delicias.
You’ll be pleasantly stuffed.
There used to be a taco place on Harrisburg Pike called “TACO”. It’s been a couple of years now, but they had the best grilled corn on the cob (w/ spices)…and since the truck has been gone, I have not been able to find anywhere that makes this delicious grilled corn. Anyone know of a truck that has this?
Veronica – during the summer of 2009 the truck Brothers was out on Harrisburg Pike. That truck has moved to Broad street. Some of the trucks offer elotes (corn on the cob) during the summer. I would suggest trying Rhodes park on a Sunday afternoon sometime as well, there are usually a few food vendors there. Lidia at Los Potosinos would probably make it for you too if you order in advance.
Hi guys – I have recently discovered a new (I think) truck on the corner of James and Broad over on the east side. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but wanted to let you know about it! The sign says “La Taqueria Fonda.”
I tried them for the first time yesterday. Pollo Burrito is good. Not too greasy or salty…yummy pinto beans. They are located at 3330 E. Broad St. in the parking lot of a former pawn shop next door to the old Shell station. The truck is red.
Thanks for the report.
So it looks like my favorite taco truck closed (Taqueria Davanne). They had the best guacamole. Does anyone know of another truck with guacamole?
so any suggestions, if I have never been to a Taco truck and am about dieing to try one? My hubby works near all this lined up once on Georgesville Rd. Thought of trying Los Potosinos. Is there a specific way to order? do you have to speak spanish? can you get more than tacos? desserts? sides? and what about young kids (age 4) any suggestions? what are the price ranges? any suggestions on cash amount to carry along if you want to eat there with a 3 headed family (2 adults and a 4 year old), we’re not the cash carrying people? need to try affordable, new and flavorful, original food so bad! not specified on Taco’s… Original and different is important!
Potosinos would be a good first truck to try – they generally speak solid transactional English. They have a full menu (many items with photos) posted near the order window, with plenty of variety beyond tacos. Their specialty is the Pollo al Carbon, or marinated and grilled chicken. It usually comes with a side of beans & rice, and plenty of tortillas. They also do other full meal dishes such as enchiladas Potosinos and tacos rojos. I’d budget between $5 and $15/person, depending on the desired dishes and degree of hunger. Kids are always welcome. Little in the way of dessert.
There’s also a truck very close by, Las Delicias, that has a solid menu, reasonable understanding of English, and an ice cream-like dessert called ‘nieves’. I’d recommend trying either the pecan flavor or the coconut.
Can’t help but put in a quick plug – if you want a good overview of taco trucks on the west side, we run a very popular and informative taco truck tour. For more information, see here: http://columbusfoodadventures.com/2011/tour/taco-trucks-of-columbus
thank you so much, we will definately try the 2 on Georgesville that you mentioned! Unfortunately can’t really afford the the tour as much as we would love to. Love the idea of those adventure tours and introducing people to new foods. I’m a chefs daughter and he used to train chefs too. I grew up in different countries and sometimes get home sick. looking for yummy foods such as the homey taste of cows tongue. Love food adventures and often looking for affordable places with unique different flavors, to spoil ourselves and help my family be open to original foods from other mentalities and backgrounds and enjoy it. street foods are the best and so super fun! will have to spy on both sites to go on our little adventures here and there.
Just wanted to pass along that Las Brazas (it had took on a new name last year) at 4865 E. Main St is now gone. It had been set up in the parking lot of the Speedway station there, but it looks like it’s become a Shell station, and my guess is that the truck was told to hit the road when the new station owners took over. Haven’t seen them anywhere else in the area yet…
I missed Columbus for six years, and this six years Columbus changed a lot. We saw many different Mexican business food locations. Trucks, trailers, and big nice buildings, big companies selling Mexican food. El Escondido is back to Columbus with a mobile kitchen. In the same great short north near to High Street. Morning until 5pm. On Summit and E. 5th Ave. Afternoon 6 to midnight on 64 W. 5th Ave Columbus Ohio 43201 614 299-7763 And 614 735-0418 We are back to serve OSU, Short North, and Victorian Village, Grandview, and all Columbus. And all our old friends with a single real Mexican home food Coming soon El Escondido Cocina Mexicana Moblie. Look for us pronto on Facebook and Twitter.
bring some food trucks to Hilliard, Ohio, please! We don’t get often enough to the west side and always have those late night cravings… best area in Hilliard for food trucks – somewhere from Old Hilliard to Fishinger Blvd. There’s the Kroger Stripmall on Cemetery with a big parking lot or the next one where the Battery plus store is, or the lot at ALDI or Lowe’s area or the old Big Bear area or even better the Movie Tavern, you might catch some movie goers on the leave or before the movie ;o) food trucks to Hilliard please! Remember Hilliard is more than just Hilliard-Rome Road! Thanks!
Hey KAT, ur right hilliard does need a taco truck, the only thing is that the city of hilliard wont allow it same with Praire Township, i’ve try i work with my family’s taco truck “EL CAMIONCITO DEL SABOR”. Also we are not to far from hilliard. We’re located in the Brandenberry Plaza at 530 Norton rd, Columbus 43228. We have plenty to choose from. Sunday thru Thursday 10am-12pm. Friday and Saturday 10am to 1am.
I like to invite everyone to come try our Taco Stand “El Camioncito Del Sabor” on 530 Norton Rd. on the westside of columbus. We have improve alot over the years. I want to continue to give the best service and food. Your comments help out alot. Thanks.
Also we accept credit or debit cards for non cash carriers. open from 10am to 12am Sunday thru Thursday and Saturday, Sunday 10am to 1am.
Hope to see some new faces. Gracias
Jaime, I almost suspected such a thing as for the current mayor is kind of a little ‘stuck up’ regarding certain things. anyhow will definately see if I can’t round up my little family (husband and son) and try out you guy’s truck. we have just ‘discovered’ this kind of food. I enjoy it as it helps me with my homesickness (Germany/Europe) a different kind of life and cooking and “fast food”. my husband enjoys good food simply and therefore enjoys this experience. also do you carry la lengua (beef tongue)? – trying to learn the jargon ;o) haven’t had any since my mom made it for me as a teenager but definately recall it being pretty smooth. please stick with the original cooking, do not match it to what we can get at any american-mexican restaurant. Thanks.
I’d love to thank Los Potosinos for making our first Taco Truck experience in Columbus such a warm and welcome one. My whole family enjoyed it and my little boy loves the aqua fresca and eating outside! as my hubby works real close by we will definately come back. the taco’s are amazing and the vegetarian cactus option was so amazing, my husband and I both carnivores were really enjoying it! vegetarian can taste great! Thanks again!
Were are here to serve you, and yes we do have Lengua, also we got Tripa (beef tripe). We do our best to keep all authentic flavor and our family seasoning. I really appreciate your honesty. Let me know when you making a trip to Norton Rd and try our tacos. Hope to see you there. thanx
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A new truck just opened across from West Broad Elementary called El Halcon…it’s the best I’ve had!!!! Huge portions and great owners. Try it now!!!
Just returned from there, and you’re right – it was every bit as good as you suggested!
Taco Time truck on Schrock Road (North Columbus), close to Fitzy’s Old Fashioned 24 hour Diner. Cool graphics on the truck. The taco I had was delicioso. I just came out of Fitzy’s stuffed to the gills, when I saw the truck. He’s been there a few months. Here’s a pic, a few more on my Flickr page:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6227480484_091ae0340c.jpg
Hey J-Dog we have a post coming up for this truck.