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Los Guachos TaqueríaExpanded Location Accommodates Bustling Taco BusinessA Bilingual Review by Doug Bush, PhD Candidate, Department of Spanish and Portuguese and Indra Leyva, Intercultural Specialist, Multicultural CenterPHOTO BY INDRA LEYVAWhen we walked in<strong>to</strong> Los Guachos,located in northwest Columbus, our eyeswere immediately drawn <strong>to</strong> the huge spi<strong>to</strong>f al pas<strong>to</strong>r in the open kitchen. It’s whatLos Guachos is known for; the spit withthe adorning pineapple is even prominentin their lo<strong>go</strong>. Despite its popularityon review <strong>site</strong>s such as Yelp, Los Guachosis quite easy <strong>to</strong> overlook—located in anon-descript strip mall on the corner ofGodown and Bethel Roads—I’ve drivenpast the taquería many times in my fiveyears in Columbus without realizing that itwas there. When you <strong>go</strong>, keep an eye outfor the brightly lit sign for AQUÍ, a moneytransfers<strong>to</strong>re located next door.Los Guachos, un rinconci<strong>to</strong> de Méxicoen Columbus, abrió sus puertas enGodown y Bethel hace unos años y se hamantenido tan fuerte como el camión quelo originó. Los guachos es famoso por sustacos al pas<strong>to</strong>r, que a diferencia de muchosrestaurantes mexicanos en el área, sonpreparado en el tradicional trompo, con supiña y su cebolla cocinándose a la par de lacarne adobada.Aside from the spit of meat, I wasimmediately struck by how much therestaurant felt like a place at whichI would have eaten when I livedin Mexico. It is simply decoratedwith a few wall-hangings, includingreproductions of Die<strong>go</strong> Riveraand newspaper clippings, televisions,an open kitchen, and tableswith intricately carved woodenchairs. Many Mexican restaurantsin Columbus attempt <strong>to</strong> createambiance through use of brightcolors and intricate tile mosaics,but in its simpler approach, LosGuachos ends up far more authenticin its atmosphere.Similar a las taquerías tradicionalesen México, el menú contieneuna variedad de tacos preparadosde diferentes maneras, así comolas tradicionales <strong>to</strong>rtas, quesadillasy burri<strong>to</strong>s. A diferencia deotros lugares la atmósfera es lade una taquería tradicional, consus salsas, limones y chiles preparadosdisponibles en cada mesa.Los comensales hacen su pedidoen la caja situada adyacente a la cocina.Es importante mencionar que no esperenrecibir <strong>to</strong><strong>to</strong>pos y salsa como en otroslugares o arroz y frijoles acompañando losplatillos.Fue agradable ver que han expandidoel lugar ya que es un lugar bastante concurrido.Noten que es difícil acomodargrupos grandes, ya que las mesas solopueden sentar cuatro personas.Los Guachos is known for its tacos alpas<strong>to</strong>r, boasting “The best Taco al Pas<strong>to</strong>rin the city,” but for those who don’t eatpork, there are plenty of options. I orderedthree fish tacos and a quesadilla, but therewere a number of dishes with chickenand a several vegetarian options. The fishtacos were excellent—they came well garnished,even if the chipotle salsa <strong>to</strong>ppingwas a bit <strong>to</strong>o picante for my taste. The fishitself tasted fresh and was piping hot, asit should be. On the other hand, the quesadillawas rather ho-hum, and not somethingthat I would recommend except asa side. I had the cheese quesadilla, butthere are plenty of other options, includingpas<strong>to</strong>r, asada, and tripa for those whoare inclined.Sabiendo de antemano que el fuertedel local, decidí pedir unos tacos al pas<strong>to</strong>r.Los tacos son servidos en su forma tradicionalcon su doble <strong>to</strong>rtilla, piña, cilantroy cebolla. Me recordaron a las taquerías dedonde crecí, los tacos son adornados conrebanadas de rábanos y pepinos. Cuandose trata de comer tacos, el secre<strong>to</strong> esta enlas salsas; Los Guachos ofrece la ya tradicionalsalsa de <strong>to</strong>mate y una salsa deguajillo así como chiles habaneros marinadosen salsa de soya y cebollas. Tratélos tacos con cada una de las salsas y elúltimo combinando las tres opciones. Parami gus<strong>to</strong>, la mezcla de las tres fue la mejor,aunque quitaba un poco el sabor de lacarne. Para aquellos que no han tratadoes<strong>to</strong>s tacos, recomiendo que dividan lacarne entre las dos <strong>to</strong>rtillas, es<strong>to</strong> hará másfácil comerlos. Los Guachos es el lugarperfec<strong>to</strong> para aquel que este buscando laexperiencia de una taquería mexicana conprecios económicos.Don’t expect <strong>to</strong> pay a high price forgreat food—the generous tacos are a mere$2 a piece, and the quesadilla was just $1more. After visiting, I can understand whyLos Guachos is so well reviewed online.They offer <strong>go</strong>od food, quick service, anddecent prices. Aside from the expandedlocation on Godown Rd., Los Guachos alsohas a taco truck on at 461 Commerce Sq. inHill<strong>to</strong>p, in the vicinity of the new casino.Los Guachos TaqueríaLos Guachos Taquería5221 Godown RoadColumbus, OH 43235(614) 538-0211 Rating System:5 chiles = Exceptional4 chiles = Very <strong>go</strong>od3 chiles = Average2 chiles = Poor1 chile = Very poor$$$$$Food Reviewwww.quepasa.osu.edu Spring Semester 2013 27

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