Panaderia y Taqueria La Espiga — Restaurant in Columbus

This is a real hole-in-the-wall kind of place, catering to the Hispanic community. Not much English is spoken here, but the food speaks for itself. Having spent years in Texas and Southern California, I'm a pretty good judge of authentic Mexican cuisine. This is pretty good. I seriously felt that I could have been in a small mom and pop place in old Tijuana (in the 70's.)

Most people will find their salsa excellent. It's much better than I have found in larger restaurants. The tacos (not American style) were pretty good, but the meat was bland. My wife had fajitas, and they were excellent. Water is via a bottle, and we were the only people eating inside. Outside has a couple of tables, mostly for take-out order waiting.

I'm not sure we will go back, but not suggesting anyone wouldn't be pleased they...

Very friendly family as owners and operators. Empanadas, gorditas, and tacos are excellent and very affordable. If you don't know what these first two are or if you've never had an authentic taco, then you've got to get over here and try them. Just a very, very simple dining room but a kitchen...

Super amazing hidden gem! Food is fantastic and the atmosphere is too! Everything is made from scratch, even the chips! (So don't get upset when you have to wait just a little longer than normal it's so worth it) I can't say this very often, this is by far one of the best places I have eaten in...