The Flying Pepper Cantina

Our server was very nice the atmosphere is great but there is much better Mexican food out there. Food was ok and on the pricey side. More trendy Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican cuisine. I am glad we tried it but not in a hurry to go back.

I had lunch at Flying Pepper last week and everything was fantastic, as always! Laura and Humberto are amazing. Definitely one of our favorite places in LoCo.

Going for dinner at 4:30 really hits the mark on several levels. One, the noise level with no crowds is perfect for conversation and service is at an excellent level, since there are fewer customers at a later reservation time. Food is prepared with utmost attention to detail and is served as needed and hot, which also raises the level of satisfaction. My husband and I love going in early for these reasons!

Ordered: Cantina Trio with Chips: it was amazing! The Queso is quite nice, the seasoning adds great flavor and a touch of spice. The consistency of the Queso is good (it’s not thin, nor too thick). The salsa is fresh with the right amount of acidity that compliments the Queso and Guacamole. The guacamole is by far the best I’ve had at a restaurant in a very long time. The ratio of cilantro, tomatoes, onion and acidity is perfect! (Great choice as a starter to pair with a drink at the bar)Shrimp taco: honestly, you have to try it. It’s perfect! The shrimp was cooked perfectly, the toppings were fresh and compliments the sauce that comes on top. Add some lime juice and you’re golden!Prices: very fair! You get a good amount of food and the quality is exactly what you hope for! I left feeling full and refreshed. Nothing was greasy, all ingredients were fresh and left me feeling satiated and satisfied.Drinks: Strawberry Fizz great drink and goes really well with the Cantina Trio. If you’re looking for a drink, that’s made well and compliments the flavors of the food, give this one a try! It’s not too sweet, but provides a perfect flair to your palate as you’re working through your tacos and guacamole.Ginger lime Agave: It’s nice and balanced between sweet and bitter. If you like sours on the touch of fresh and earthy with some sweet, you’ll enjoy this!Staff: the Host was kind, friendly and very courteous. We were sat quickly and efficiently!Bar: the bar tender was great (Richard), drinks were made quickly, he was very personable and gave great recommendations for drink and food choice. My food came out at the right time (long enough to enjoy my drink on its own, and with the food) it was great timing by the kitchen staff!Atmosphere: the music wasn’t too loud, which is perfect for a nice dinner with drinks and friends. The lighting is great, just bright enough that you feel homey and secure while eating. Restrooms were clean, smelled nice and they provide complementary sanitary products for female guestsIf you’re in the area, passing through, or would like to get out of the bustle of Columbus, grab some dinner or a quick bite with a few drinks here! I’ll be back for more

The only negative thing is sitting close to the door where people come in and out frequently, it was cold. The food was great and our server, Jake was excellent. We will keep coming back!