Junior's Tacos is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

1. Junior's Tacos

7.8
184 W 5th Ave (at Highland Street), Columbus, OH
Food Truck · 28 tips and reviews

Meghann C.Meghann Cleary: 3 Tacos and 2 Tamales $7.50 Simple good Mexican food! Next to the Dairy Mart convenient store.

Zack Z.Zack Zonker: the best tamale in Columbus.

ElizabethElizabeth: Best taco I have had since moving here from Texas

Starliner Diner is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

2. Starliner Diner

8.9
4121 Main St (North St.), Hilliard, OH
Diner · 71 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Beadles: Sweet potato and corn tamales are great as an appetizer or as a vegetarian dinner!

Johannes S.Johannes Setiabudi: Creole Macaroni is the best! ON weekends, for brunch/breakfast, they usually have Crab Quesadilla - must get!

Travis B.Travis Boggs: Jalapeno Soup!!!!

El Vaquero is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

3. El Vaquero

8.9
2195 Riverside Dr (at Trabue Road), Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Keisha G.Keisha Gamman: Such an awesome restaurant ! Everything is good here!

Rob L.Rob Lagergren: Have the queso

Megan B.Megan Binkley: Great place to bang

Fiesta Jalisco is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

4. Fiesta Jalisco

8.1
2700 Northland Plaza Dr, Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Dan S.Dan Slone: Great food. Get the fajitas

Ken B.Ken Bourque: Everything is delicious here! The fried ice cream is amazing!

Chantelle H.Chantelle Houston: They're frozen margaritas are the best !!!

la Michoacana is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

5. la Michoacana

7.6
5445 Bethel Sawmill Ctr, Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

RC C.RC Cohen: Tortas, fajitas, rotisserie chicken, taco salad, shrimp cocktail.

Debra V.Debra Vedder: Friendly staff, and they have whatever you're looking for!

RC C.RC Cohen: Cubana Torta is excellent.

Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

6. Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill

7.6
3650 Main St, Hilliard, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Eric T.Eric Timm: This place is better than local cantina, but because of its location people drive right past it. The street tacos, tortas and nachos are all better. That have a full bar too.

Mark S.Mark Sampras: I am Mexican and I do not approve the posole (Pozole in MEXICO) is like the anti pozole #EpicFale

Steve L.Steve Laramore: Food and service are a great value!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

7. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
1566 Polaris Pkwy # 124 (at Polaris Mall), Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Nely R.Nely Reyes: The Mai Tai drink, absolutely perfect! :D

Meghann C.Meghann Cleary: Best Happy Hour in the Area!

Sara C.Sara Cleary: Erica is a pretty sweet bartender!

El Vaquero is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

8. El Vaquero

7.9
1780 Hilliard Rome Rd, Hilliard, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Vaishali P.Vaishali Patel: This is the best Mexican restaurant I've eaten at. The special George Lopez style salsa is to die for and the chicken rolo and chilli rellanos is a must!

Lauren O.Lauren O'Connell: I always get #171 and I am never disappointed.

William C.William Cron: Very good service from a friendly staff. This is my favorite Mexican resturant.

La Fogata Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

9. La Fogata Grill

7.3
1849 Winderly Ln, Pickerington, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Tracie Z.Tracie Zimmerman-Poulsen: Great service, generous portions (I usually have plenty to have in a to go box on the way out) and authentically flavored selections. Great daily specials to check out as well.

Amy G.Amy Goode: You have to try their new dish. It's called Campansino. Absolutely delish!!! Also the bartenders Hose and JD are awesome!!! Great service for the right price :)

Ana M.Ana MG: Good Tex-Mex style Mexican food. Extensive menu includes seafood dishes. Vegetarian selections. Full bar & outdoor seating available. Family friendly.

Fiesta Mariachi is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

10. Fiesta Mariachi

7.5
1620 Georgesville Square Dr, Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Julia G.Julia Green: This location and the grove city one are amazing!!!! I love eating here. It is amazingly delicious with great service! So much food for a decent price! Fried ice cream is done perfect!

Lois B.Lois Bellamy: My second duty as Mayor is to appoint Tito as top bartender!!

Lois B.Lois Bellamy: As the Mayor I appoint Bill as the fire chief!

Azteca Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

11. Azteca Grill

7.3
Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Aaron J.Aaron J: The lobby has a "homey" fresh smell. The warm atmosphere was refreshing. Free chips, a sampler, and amazing desserts are what make this place great. It is my favorite Mexican place. Try it!

Ann K.Ann Kelly: Make sure to go on a night with Marichis!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

12. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.5
3090 Kingsdale Ctr (Tremont & Zollinger), Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Andrea B.Andrea Bils: Friendliest employees!!! Will dance on request...

Clayton D.Clayton D: During the school year come early or late. High school kids pack the place during lunch hour.

Lauren S.Lauren Stalter: Really great service here. Twice I have been here with kids and someone has offered to carry my full tray to my table. They even offered to fill my drink.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for Tamales in Columbus.

13. The Cheesecake Factory

8.3
3975 Townsfair Way Easton Town Center (Easton Town Center), Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

Adriana R.Adriana R: The bang bang chicken and shrimp is by far one of the most tastiest dish I’ve tried. The mango key lime cheesecake is my absolute favorite!

Jason M.Jason McLaughlin: Don't care about calories or the size of your ass? Welcome to The Cheesecake Factory!

Corey H.Corey Holliday: Amazing food, great location. If you're eating here be sure to ask for Ashley, she's very nice and a great server