After being closed for the reason that begin of the pandemic in 2020, El Camino Inn downtown lastly got here again to life final fall! The little one-room taco-and-margarita joint was given a mild revamp into extra of a classic thrift retailer, and has returned to type with laidback vibes and easy-to-love fare.
El Camino Inn, which is owned by the identical of us behind Little Palace subsequent door, Membership 185 in German Village, and The Rossi in Quick North, options the identical really feel of a relaxed, neighborhood bar. Even with its contemporary coat of paint, it appears like a love-able dive that’s been round for years.
I respect the one-page menu with a centered assortment of appetizers, tacos, tostadas, a burrito and a quesadilla, and a pair tortas. Every one comes along with your selection of carnitas, hen tenga, barbacoa, or chorizo.
In addition they provide fish tacos on Tuesdays, and a cheerful hour Tuesday-Friday from 4-6 p.m. with $7 margaritas, $4 Espalomas, and $10 dip trios.
I forgot to snag a photograph of the drinks menu, however it covers eight cocktails, a dozen or so beers, and a few three dozen tequilas. It appeared like no query to order up a margarita.
I liked their Previous Long-established, too, particularly within the glassware that jogged my memory of my grandparents’ home.
We ordered a trio of salsa, guacamole, and queso with chips. All properly completed, and a terrific begin to the meal.
I ordered a pair of tacos with their chorizo and hen tenga. Total, I loved all the things, though the tenga was just a little tomato-y for me.
Beth obtained a tostada with barbacoa.
And we tasted a torta with barbacoa, too. We liked all the things we tried. The parts are properly sized, the flavors are nice.
It’s arduous to beat the vibe, with its mixture of mid-century furnishings, cozy little corners, nice music, and eclectic classic decor. Among the again corners are even devoted to a small assortment of thrift retailer gadgets like clothes and residential decor. I’d mark El Camino Inn as an easy-to-love hangout spot for dinner and drinks!
El Camino Inn
238 S. Fourth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-0033
FB: El Camino Inn
IG: @elcaminoinn
