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Forget those big boxy buildings and national chains who hand you pagers, then beep you when your table is ready. This is Talita's: the oldest, cheapest, quickest and quite possibly best-tasting trip you can make south of the border without leaving the capital city. Christopher Winkler, general manager and nephew of founders Tony and Talita Prince, says that they are "proud to be imitated, but sorry we can't be duplicated," and this is definitely true. The atmosphere is stained-glass and wood carvings, yet also boothy and down-home Mexican -- casual like a neighborhood favorite in Guadalajara. The food is authentically spicy, but they also have an extensive Italian menu (pasta, subs) with a few surprises (hot dogs). It's all good though, and a few things are constants -- the prices are low (most under $6), the service is friendly (Christopher is almost always there to see to that), and the takeout is first rate. All these reasons, coupled with their 40 years of history as Columbus' first, make Talita's a great place for a family or a date.