Hilliard's dining scene runs on Old Hilliard storefronts and strip-mall counters that outperform their addresses, from Mexican kitchens with real depth to a pizza vendor working out of a brewery. This list covers the plazas and the Town Staple diner that keep the west side fed on weeknights.
№ 01
Crazzy Greek II
Hilliard $
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The falafel app and the spicy chicken bowl, rice and salad included in a large portion, are the order at this strip-mall Greek counter. The gyro holds its own too. Service runs friendly and consistent, and the room has built a following on quality that does not waver week to week.
What to orderfalafel, spicy chicken bowl, gyro
№ 02
Golden China Express
Hilliard $
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Gang pang chicken is the dish to build an order around, paired with a crab Rangoon and egg drop soup. Lettuce wraps travel well for delivery. The kitchen handles takeout volume reliably, though standard fried options like sweet and sour chicken read as just serviceable rather than standout.
What to ordergang pang chicken, lettuce wraps, egg roll
№ 03
Casa Jalisco
Hilliard $$
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Torta ahogada anchors a menu leaning into Central Mexican cooking rather than the usual combo-plate lineup, and the chile sauce underneath it draws particular praise. Enchiladas round things out. The dining room opens up past a tight entrance into a colorful, clean space with attentive service.
What to orderTorta Ahogada, Chile Sauce, Enchiladas
№ 04
Herencia Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Hilliard
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Guacamole and margaritas lead a happy hour that locals return to on repeat, with horchata a strong call at lunch alongside carne asada. Service reads as consistently sharp, and the lunch specials price well for a casual weekday visit. This is a room built for regulars, not one-offs.
What to orderguacamole, horchata, carne asada
№ 05
Crazy Burrito
Hilliard $$
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The burrito and house salsa carry a menu that covers the standard Mexican lineup without shortcuts, and a weeknight margarita special keeps the room lively for groups. Service scales well even for larger parties on busy weekend evenings, and prices stay reasonable for the portions delivered.
What to orderburrito, salsa, margarita
№ 06
Grandad's Pizza & Pub
Hilliard $$
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Pepperoni pizza and lunch specials make this a practical stop for groups short on time, with drink deals sweetening a Monday visit. The sauce draws mixed reactions from regulars, and attentiveness varies, but the pizza itself lands fine for a quick meal near the airport corridor.
What to orderPepperoni pizza, Cheese pizza, House pizza
№ 07
Pine Coast Hilliard
Hilliard $$
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The Kimchi Burger is the dish that gets mentioned first, a smashburger with real char and flavor when the kitchen is on. The classic burger and sweet potato fries are safer bets on an inconsistent day. Fries cost extra, a detail worth knowing before ordering for a group.
What to orderKimchi Burger, Classic Burger, Sweet Potato Fries
№ 08
Flyers Pizza Hilliard
Hilliard $
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The Baked Meatball Sub and a well-balanced sauce have kept this pizza shop a fixture for years, with seating for fifty making it workable for family groups. Recent visits report some slippage in consistency and pricing on delivery orders, but the core pizza and subs still satisfy regulars.
What to orderpizza, Italian sub, Baked Meatball Sub
№ 09
Teas Your Spirits, Eatery
Hilliard
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Empanadas and a chicken panini are the lunch order, served in a small room that opens onto a shaded, recently redone patio out back. The setting suits a relaxed family lunch more than a quick bite. Parking near the storefront runs tight, so plan for a short walk in.
What to orderchicken panini, empanada, tea
№ 10
Hillgarten Beer & Wine Garden
Hilliard $$
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A pretzel sized for sharing and the 2 Tones Vanilla Crumble beer are the draw at this outdoor beer garden, with sausage rounding out the food side. A covered tent and fire pits keep the space usable through colder months, and the staff moves drink orders quickly even when the crowd is thick.
What to orderpretzel, 2 Tones Vanilla Crumble beer, sausage
№ 11
Abner's Casual Dinings
Hilliard $
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The chicken salad sandwich on a toasted croissant is the standout at this Old Hilliard diner, alongside eggs, hash browns, and pie for a classic breakfast plate. The room runs on self-seating during busy mornings, and the staff greets regulars and newcomers alike with the same friendliness.
What to orderchicken salad sandwich on croissant, eggs and hash browns, pie
№ 12
Meatball Mafia
Hilliard $$
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The Nicky Santoro pizza, loaded with pepperoni and hot peppers, and a ricotta pizza that melts into the crust after baking are the reasons to seek this vendor out inside Crooked Can Brewery. Meatballs round out the menu. Delivery runs fast, typically arriving within half an hour.
What to orderNicky Santoro pizza, ricotta pizza, meatballs
Frequently asked
What is the highest rated restaurant in Hilliard right now?
Based on the Insider Score, which weighs the full review record rather than a single rating, Crazzy Greek II and Casa Jalisco rank among the strongest performers in Hilliard. No restaurant on this list paid for placement; the score is calculated independently.
Where can I find good Mexican restaurants near me in Hilliard?
Hilliard has real depth in Mexican cooking for a suburb its size. Casa Jalisco leans into Central Mexican dishes like torta ahogada, Herencia Jalisco is strong for happy hour and lunch specials, and Crazy Burrito works well for groups on a weeknight.
Is Hilliard's dining scene mostly chains?
No. This guide excludes chains by policy and focuses on locally run spots, from Old Hilliard diners like Abner's to strip-mall counters like Crazzy Greek II and Golden China Express. Many of the best options sit in plazas rather than standalone buildings.
What is the Insider Score and how is it used in this guide?
The Insider Score is a rating built from the full body of customer reviews for each restaurant, not a single number pulled from one site. It is displayed alongside cuisine and price on each listing, and no restaurant can pay to appear on this guide or improve its 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 →
Amina Warsame
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus
Amina Warsame is a Staff Writer at Top of Columbus. Born in Mogadishu and raised in Northland, she grew up between her mother's kitchen and the grocery-cafes of the Somali malls. She writes the guides, sweeps the whole Outerbelt, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
