Balboa - Columbus

Californian, Mexican, Spanish
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Balboa

Balboa
4.0 / 5 (1451 reviews)

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Balboa restaurant in Columbus offers a mixed bag of experiences, with some reviewers praising its excellent drinks, great patio, and fresh, delicious food, while others expressing disappointment in the average food quality and inconsistent service. The establishment has received both praise and criticism for its attentive and accommodating servers, with some diners raving about the excellent service while others were left feeling neglected. Despite mixed reviews on the food quality and service, the outdoor patio is widely regarded as a positive feature, adding to the overall ambiance of the restaurant. With a unique menu featuring Tex-Mex and southwestern dishes, as well as a selection of cocktails, Balboa offers a diverse dining experience that seems to leave an impression on both returning and first-time customers.

Last update: 21.05.2026 from: Tod

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★ 4 / 5 from 1451 reviews
shanna-151
16.03.2019

Lovely outdoor atmosphere: despite it being a hot summer day, the bright teal huge umbrellas offered quite a bit of shade, and the temperature was bearable.

edward03
01.11.2017

Solid California / Mexican inspired fare at Balboa.

beatriz-reis
01.11.2017

Hands down my favorite Mexican place in ColumbusTheir tacos and to die for and the chips with queso or guac (or both)!) are addicting.

tod-bowen-restaurant-2
21.05.2026

I really enjoyed my meal here and liked the fun feel of the place. I had the Steak Diablo and my wife had a salad, both were excellent. The beer selection is not huge, but is well chosen. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back.

dorothy-cuenca
21.05.2026

This place has awesome margaritas mango margs being my personal favorite! The guac is one of the best. They have an awesome patio in the front and great customer service! I definitely recommend this place.

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The eatery is a non-smoking restaurant.

You can also enjoy gluten-free meals at the restaurant.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

You can also pay for your dishes with the common credit cards.

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