Catrina Mexican: Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Columbus, OH

We ate at Catrina Mexican Cuisine for the first time today. It was absolutely delicious and lived up to the hype! I had the enchiladas de verde and my Mom had the Dori birria tacos. It was the best Méxican food I've ever had! The service was stellar and the owner was very pleasant and kind. The restaurant wasn't fancy but, it was very clean and nicely decorated. I definitely recommend this restaurant and will be returning!

First Catrina's has moved to 6111 Busch Blvd. Formerly this was a restaurant called TacoMex. It looks to be a former Skyline Chili. It's clean but no attention was given to the decor. No problem because we are here for the food. The owner seated us and told us the day's specials. He told us the recipies all came from Jalisco Mexico and they are known for their Birria Tacos. (Music to my ears) We spoke to him more before we left. He explained that the Landlord on Ferris Blvd also owned the automotive shop next door and refused to leave parking spots for Catrina's so he let his lease go. Now, they have merged with TacoMex. It's only been 2 weeks so they are working out hours for each kitchen Hubs ordered the Chicken Enchilada Verde; a corn tortillas with shredded chicken breast, green sauce, creme fresh, cilantro, lettuce, onion and an Avacado Corn tortillas are authentic but my husband prefers flour. The Verde sauce was served warm )temperature) and not to my husband's taste. But the flavor was well built and complex in the dish. I tasted the chicken and enjoyed the seasoning as its flavor popped on my taste buds! I ordered the queso Birrea and loved every bite! It was served with a very spicy red sauce our waiter warned me to be careful eating. I opted for the milder Verde sauce that was fantastic! The Birrea meat and consume are both so flavorful. The complex layering of spices danced on my pallet and left me happy. I love hibiscus water after discovering it in Guatemala a few years ago. Catrina's was delicious- lotsa of flavor without excessive sugar. I was served a large hibiscus water in a pitcher for $6.00. more than I needed or wanted but it was so good, I drank it all! The menu has no prices. Both of our meals were $16.50; a fair price for authentic Mexican cuisine. They accepted credit cards but for the food only. I had to leave a cash tip. We will return. I highly recommend the hibiscus water and Quesobirria. Please note chips and salsa were not served table side and we didn't think to ask. But we had more than enough food and will try an order next time.

Service was wonderful. The food was amazing! From the homemade chips and salsa to the delicious Birria. Portions were large, my friend and I both took home leftovers. Everything was very clean. We will definitely be back to try my dishes!

Perfect! This restaurant is the perfect setup. It's clean but they're focused on the quality of the food and not so much the cosmetics of the restaurant. My chicken enchiladas were outstanding! Maybe the best I've had and that's well over a hundred servings nationwide. The tomatillo sauce has a little spicy but not overblown. The combination of crem, lettuce, onion, cilantro, and Mexican cheese on the enchiladas was done perfectly. Very good horchata! I didn't see chips and salsa and my plate didn't have beans or rice. Also my enchiladas were not rolled as you would traditionally see them but more of a layered presentation. I tried the pinto beans out of curiosity and they were fabulous! A must stop for great Mexican food!

Best Mexican joint ever in whole Columbus area. If you are looking for the best taste, this is the one. As a Mexican I approve it.

You won't believe what a gem this place is until the food hits your mouth! It is outstanding. I was lucky enough to find this place on a whim, and now I can't wait to crawl through the entire menu! The food is really delicious with complex flavors, and everything is clearly made right there in the kitchen. It's feels like being in someone's home. The super friendly and talented chef is back there making Soups, tacos, enchiladas, and tortas in a big open space with the kitchen in plain view. There is a bar and simple tables surrounded by luchadore masks, a few TVs, and Latin music in the background for the dining area. NOTE : Parking was tough due to the body shop next door taking up their spaces unfortunately, but honestly you can just park across Westerville rd and walk. It's worth it. They put the menu items up on a whiteboard for you to peruse and choose from, but be sure to ask what the specials are! My friend got the Quesabirrias which were delicious, I got an enormous bowl of Carne en su Jugo to take home which is absolutely incredible, and I honestly think those might have been the best fish tacos I have ever had. Definitely the Best in Columbus. Hands down. I can't wait to go back!

A co-worker suggested that I check out this restaurant! He has been telling me for weeks, to stop what I am doing and go get some Awesome Authentic Mexican Food! So I took heed and decided to check them out. The service and food simply amazing. I ordered the Birria Tacos . The tacos had to be some of the best tacos I have ever had. The gentleman that took my order and made the food, was very polite and patient. He made sure that I had everything that I needed to ensure my first time visit was enjoyable. The restaurant was clean. I truly look forward to coming back and trying more food that is on the menu. I highly recommend this place!

After several attempts, I finally made it to Catrina Mexican Kitchen for lunch today. There was only one parking space available so I was expecting it to be packed inside. To my surprise, there were only a few customers. The majority of the spaces are taken by the auto mechanics shop. The kitchen and dining area are in one open space which was nice because you get to watch your food being prepared. The dining area looks really nice. I was immediately greeted by the cook who came o er to explain the menu to me and to offer a few suggestions. I decided on two steak tacos and one chicken. I thought my tacos were prepared well and will probably return. Note, no prices are listed on the board so ask before ordering.

If you're in the Easton / Westerville area, this hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint is a must stop. You walk into what looks like a little yellow e house and immediately you're hit with lively Mexican music + all the smells. The menu is written on a couple white boards. You place your order and take a seat. There are no price points on the menus and items are tallied at the end by hand. Our order came out to $37 before tip. I read on google they are cash only and panicked that we didn't bring cash but turns out this is no longer the case; we paid by card. Quesabirrias were recommended by the chef. He said this had the true authentic flavors of Mexico. We had to try it then! It is birria-style beef folded into a tortilla but with melted cheese too! This dish was the star for us. The tostadas de camaron was also delicious but note the shrimp is cold - almost like an appetizer instead of an entree. There was a huge amount of shrimp and a delicious mango salsa that was very fresh. Glad I tried but probably wouldn't order again since I prefer warm shrimp. Lastly the two tacos (asada and pollo)...so much flavor. Protein was cooked perfectly and they pack the tortillas full of it plus toppings!