El Camino

Such a gem of a place. The interior is unlike any I've ever seen in Columbus or elsewhere. It's thoughtfully decorated from corner to corner, with really special touches that must have taken some serious curation. It's a warm retro vibe without feeling like a caricature or replica. Despite how packed it was, the service was so friendly and the drinks were delicious. They even have some seriously great vintage for sale in the back. I can't think of another place that can flawlessly pull off tacos + vintage within a few hundred square feet. This place, Little Palace, and Club 185 are three of my favorite places in this city for being affordable and laid-back without compromising service and quality. It's no coincidence they're all sister restaurants.

Came here for the first Saturday after they reopened since closing in 2020 and it was a great experience. While the outside doesn't have much curb appeal, the inside is tastefully decorated and intimate. The food and drinks were both very good. My friend got a torta and I got the tacos. I do wish they had queso as an option for a dip, but the salsa was good. I also didn't love that you had to pay for a refill of chips but if it keeps the price of the dips down then I'm all for it.

Went in for drinks, drinks were better than I thought they'd be. Not a big mixed drink fan, but I did not regret the margarita nor the Paloma. Both were great. The atmosphere was nice, the decorations were very mid-century, and it was very well put together. The seating is different, it's like sitting in a different part of your aunt and uncle's house, but in a good way. The bamboo tiki bar or the redwood deck furniture, which is where I'm sitting next time. Or you can sit at the bar which was very well laid out with a very large fish hanging over it. I had a great time and I will be going back. As far as price, the drinks were well made and not that expensive. The ingredients list was extensive, had some really nice tequila listed. Actually have a cigarette machine beside the bar, hadn't seen one of those in 25 years, it doesn't work, which kind of sucked. But I get it nobody wants to smoke anymore. A patio on the back would be nice someplace where you could sit and maybe smoke a cigarette that you got out of the machine, who knows or a cigar. They have that whole Madman Don Draper thing going on with the mid-century modern furniture. Again it was nice, kind of like stepping back into the 60s and '70s hanging out at your aunt and uncle's house, the fun ones.

Came here because the destination of choice seemed to be closed down, best happy accident of my life. The tacos were amazing, the drinks were cheap and strong, the ambiance was fantastic, the service was impeccable, and the best part? THE MAC AND CHEESE, I do not like Mac and cheese typically but dish mentioned here is beyond amazing, perfect ratio of cheese to noodle, perfect, the little bit of crust from the bowl, the diced jalapenos, and the meat. Oh my Lord come here.

Stopped here for a quick bite and drink prior to a concert at Southern Theatre. Fast service and quality food ( burrito; chips; homemade fresh salsa). Wide selection of classic rock music played on vinyl gives the place some fantastic character. No beers on draft and selection of what they do serve could be better.