Chapala Mexican Grill - Worthington

An easy 5-stars. When the weather is great the patio where you can watch high street makes it 6 stars. This is my go to place before concerts on the north end of Columbus. I wish I had more details to add; but I felt a need to do a quick review.If you want cheap Mexican, pick a different location. If you want quality at the expected price, Chapala hits the spot.

I was extremely pleased by our experience at this restaurant! I feel like Mexican restaurants are all basically the same, so chapala was a breath of fresh air. Our server, Magda was so nice! She had a great attitude, didn't mind us asking to change seats (cold day and the door blasted us each time it was opened), gave great recommendations and excellent service!I liked the salsa, it was pureed which I'm not usually fond of, but had a great flavor, with just enough onion and cilantro, and a very gentle heat. The queso was good, but when mixed with the salsa got a lot better. My quasi vegetarian daughter got the nachos, subbing black beans for the meat... at Magda's recommendation. It was very good. By the time we were done it was soggy unfortunately, but they are nachos with queso so that's unavoidable.The star of the show for me were the chimichangas. I don't tend to get beef in mine since it's usually either chunks of beef or ground beef. Chapala's are actually made with shredded beef so I decided to try a chicken and a beef. The chicken was very good and I was very happy with it. Then I tried the beef and was blown away! Though it wasn't as crispy as some I have had. The beef had such an excellent flavor! I didn't get any gristle or chunks of fat. Just really well roasted shredded beef. The surprise was the rice which I almost never eat at a Mexican place. I think I ate half of that before I even ate any of the chimichangas! Just an excellent visit. Thank you Magda!Parking: There are plenty of parking spots around the building.

First time stopping here for dinner and got the Fajitas Texanas and they were the bestest! I will definitely be coming back to enjoy some margaritas as well when I don't have to drive LOLParking: You might have to go next door to park

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped parking is right next to the door. No steps.

Great lunch with fast, friendly service. First time there and will be back.