Delaware sits at the north edge of the metro, past Worthington and Powell, and its Mexican lane runs storefront to storefront rather than truck to truck. This list covers the sit-down rooms and counters that give the county seat its Tuesday-night options, from cheese dip and margaritas to a quesabirria counter with a drive-through window.
№ 01
Mi Cerrito Mexican Restaurant | Delaware
Delaware $$
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The crab enchiladas are the reason regulars keep a table here, backed by a cheese dip that shows up in nearly every order and margaritas strong enough to anchor a Friday night. Service runs friendly and the room stays casual. Execution is mostly steady, though the seafood dishes are worth double checking before they leave the kitchen.
What to ordercrab enchiladas, cheese dip, margaritas
№ 02
Victors Taco Shop
Delaware $
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A counter-service order of burritos and steak tacos covers most of what Victors does well, and the eight-dollar chips with guacamole and cheese have built a following of their own. The room reads as a weekly stop for regulars rather than a special-occasion spot, with staff who remember faces. Steak taco quality has drawn some pointed complaints.
What to orderburritos, steak tacos, chips with guacamole and cheese
№ 03
Taqueria Ay Caramba
Delaware
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Quesabirria tacos anchor the menu, dipped in their own broth, and the beef taco salad arrives generously packed with crisp lettuce and a heavy hand on the meat. The salsa gets singled out as the kitchen's strongest work, thick and mild rather than fiery. Chips and salsa do not come with a refill, and the drive-through moves fast.
What to orderQuesabirria tacos, beef taco salad, salsa
№ 04
Las Miches Mexican Grill
Delaware
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Carne asada and chiles rellenos carry the menu at this strip-mall room, where transplants from Mexican-food-heavy markets have found a version of home cooking that holds up. Service gets consistent praise, particularly from regulars who return for the margaritas. Execution has been inconsistent enough that first-timers should order the classics rather than gamble on specials.
What to ordercarne asada, chiles rellenos, enchiladas
№ 05
La Matraca Mexican Grill and Cantina
Delaware
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The half chicken and carnitas combination draws repeat visits from groups who want a shareable spread without the wait, and the mixed fajitas arrive with enough extra tortillas to feed a table beyond its headcount. Portions run large relative to price. Service stays fast even late, with a welcoming table turn close to closing time.
What to orderhalf chicken, carnitas, mixed fajitas
№ 06
Barrio Burrito Bar
Delaware
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The build-your-own format centers on burritos and a veggie bowl, with toppings that draw the strongest praise on the menu, fresh enough to make the format feel worth the customization. The room itself reads bright and clean. Consistency varies by visit, with service quality the more frequent complaint against otherwise solid ingredients.
What to orderburrito, veggie bowl, burrito with toppings
Frequently asked
What is the best Mexican restaurant near me in Delaware, Ohio?
It depends on what you want. Mi Cerrito and Las Miches lean into a full sit-down menu with margaritas, while Victors Taco Shop and Taqueria Ay Caramba work better for a quick counter or drive-through order. Each listing here carries an Insider Score built from the public review record, not a paid placement; no restaurant pays to be listed.
Which Delaware Mexican restaurant is best for groups?
La Matraca Mexican Grill and Cantina is built for it, with a half chicken and carnitas combination and fajita platters sized to share, plus a room that keeps service fast even close to closing. Its Insider Score reflects consistent group-friendly service noted across the review record.
Is there a quick, casual Mexican option in Delaware for lunch?
Victors Taco Shop and Barrio Burrito Bar both run counter-service formats built for a fast weekday lunch. Victors leans into burritos and steak tacos, while Barrio Burrito Bar works on a build-your-own model with a veggie bowl option.
Does drive-through Mexican food exist in Delaware?
Taqueria Ay Caramba runs a drive-through alongside its dine-in room, with quesabirria tacos and a beef taco salad as the standout orders. That convenience factor is part of what shows up in its Insider Score, which is drawn entirely from the public review record and never from paid placement.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Tommy Vu
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus
Tommy Vu is the Corridors and Heritage Editor at Top of Columbus. He grew up rolling silverware in his parents' pho shop in a Bethel Road plaza and has been eating his way through the city's strip-mall corridors ever since. If the best kitchen in the plaza has handwritten specials taped to the register, he has already ordered them.
