Bakersfield Short North Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Bakersfield Short North, a delightful culinary gem nestled at 733 N High St, Columbus, OH. This vibrant eatery masterfully blends traditional Mexican street food with a modern twist, offering a menu that excites the palate. Highlights include their fresh Ensaladas like the Johnny Salad, boasting mixed greens, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, and the Dolly Salad with a spicy chipotle caesar dressing. The Dinner for 2 option is perfect for sharing, featuring assorted dips, bocaditos, and tantalizing tacos.
Guests rave about the quality and flavors, with tacos being consistently praised for their authenticity and deliciousness. Don’t miss the elote salad, which embodies sumptuously fresh flavors. With attentive service and a warm atmosphere, Bakersfield Short North is a must-visit destination for a fantastic dining experience in Columbus.
Chips & Dips
The Salsa Trio
salsa amarillo, salsa roja, salsa verde
Chips & Guacamole
house made every hour
Short Rib Queso
braised short rib, pickled white onion, crema, radish, queso fresco
Queso
sharp cheddar, alejandro cheese, chipotle, poblano, caramelized onion, sherry, chips add chorizo - 3
Rice & Beans
verde rice, crema, cilantro, frijoles charros, queso fresco
Esquites
smoky roasted corn salad, queso cotija, cilantro
Stuffed Poblano Pepper
stuffed roasted poblano, seasoned ground beef, chorizo, alejandro cheese, enchilada sauce
Papas Rancheras
chile dusted crispy potato, ranchera crema, queso cotija, cilantro
Mexico City Empanadas
alejandro cheese, poblano, enchilada sauce, tomatillo crema
Carnitas Taquitos
alejandro cheese, enchilada sauce, crema, queso cotija, chive
Chicken Taquitos
alejandro cheese, enchilada sauce, crema, queso cotija, chive
Bocaditos
Tacos
Pollo Verde
tomatillo braised chicken, crema, pickled white onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Carnitas
beer braised pork, guacamole, tomatillo crema, pickled red onion, cilantro
Fish
crispy fish, tabasco lime sauce, citrus slaw, cilantro
Baja Shrimp
crispy shrimp, ranchero crema, guacamole, red cabbage, pickled fresno, chive
Short Rib
braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, pickled white onion, radish, cilantro
Cochinita Pibil
achiote braised pork, pickled red onion, cilantro, habanero hot sauce
Al Pastor
chile marinated pork, pineapple, pickled white onion, cilantro
Papas Rajas
roasted poblano, charred onion, sweet corn, potato, queso fresco, crema, cilantro, onion
Huitlacoche
corn truffle, roasted poblano, corn, onion, cotija cheese, cilantro
Milanesa Torta
chicken cutlet, frijoles charros, salsa verde, arugula, avocado lemon mayo, telera roll
Milanesa
Ensaladas
Dolly Salad 9 / 5
romaine, kale, crouton, radish, queso cotija, tajin, chipotle caesar dressing
Johnny Salad 10 / 6
mixed greens, bacon, queso cotija, hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, toasted almond, cider vinaigrette
Willie Salad 10 / 6
romaine mix, roasted chicken, bacon, pinto bean, tomato, corn, chive, pickled fresno, queso fresco, cilantro buttermilk dressing
Dinner for 2
26 Per Person - choose 1 dip, 2 bocaditos and 6 tacos
Dinner For 2
Selecciones De La Casa
Selecciones de la casa
24 Per person - a multi-course experience designed for parties of 6 or more
Kids Combo
choice of cheese quesadilla, beef or chicken quesadilla/tacos including a kids drink
Kids Menu
Cocktails
The Bakersfield Margarita 12 / 45
all margaritas are made with premium spirits and fresh citrus. Classic, Pineapple, Skinny, Spicy - 1
Anejo Margarita - 15 / 55
tres agaves anejo, grand marnier, agave nectar, lemon-lime
Mezcal Margarita - 12 / 45
montelobos joven, corralejo blanco, triple sec, agave nectar, lemon-lime
Guava & Passion Fruit Margarita - 14 / 50
blanco tequila, passion fruit liqueur, guava nectar, lemon-lime
Espresso Horchata - 12
espolon blanco tequila, licor 43, cold brew, punt e mes, horchata, bitters
Grapefruit Radler - 10
vodka, steigl radler, mint, aperol, lime, simple syrup, bitters
Caballero Old Fashioned - 12
wild turkey, smokey cinnamon agave, Angostura & orange bitters, burnt orange
Cranberry Agua Fresca - 6
cranberry, soda, rosemary
Agave & Tonic - 6
agave, lime, tonic
Jarritos - 3
grapefruit or mandarin