After Hilliard taco joint closes, American restaurant set to take over space
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – While a Hilliard taco joint recently closed its doors after seven years in business, a local American restaurant is lined up to take over the space.
The owner of Yabo’s Tacos, Scott Boles, decided not to renew the restaurant’s lease as he “begins to take steps toward retirement,” according to a sign posted on its door. The eatery held its last day on Thursday.
A restaurant called Wilson’s Bar & Grill will be moving into the building, located at 5242 Cemetery Road, and Yabo’s staff will remain employed by the new owner. Wilson's Bar & Grill will open on Aug. 15, according to Jeremiah Wilson, the restaurant's director of business development.
Wilson’s Bar & Grill already has one location at Hilliard Moose Lodge, a fraternal and service organization located at 5370 Grace St., where it opened in 2023. It serves chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas and other American and Tex-Mex fare.
Yabo’s Tacos has two other restaurants that remain open: its original location at 7097 State Route 3 in Westerville, which debuted in 2011, and another at 5915 Evans Farm Blvd. in Lewis Center, which launched in 2022.
The local chain operated other locations throughout the years that have since closed, including restaurants in Powell and Upper Arlington.
The eatery is known for its unique creations, including a Korean steak taco featuring spicy marinated sirloin topped with kimchi and spicy mayo, as well as a street corn taco featuring fried shrimp and feta cheese. It also serves a variety of appetizers, burritos, chicken wings, salads, desserts, beer, cocktails and margaritas.