Real Mexico Restaurant is a snug Mexican restaurant serving traditional eats & margaritas in unfussy digs. The restaurant proudly serves delicious food at an affordable price to the greater Columbia community. They specialize in loco bean dip and the grande chipotle quesadilla. They serve lunch specials on Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm and on weekends after 3 pm. Real Mexico Restaurant also has a kid's menu to delight your kids. Their Flautas is prepared using three flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken and deep-fried, topped with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese with your choice of rice or beans. Try their Tortas, which comes with refried bean spread, mayonnaise, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado slices, and lettuce. Real Mexico Restaurant also offers online food ordering services.
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REAL MEXICO RESTAURANT REVIEWS
The best Mexican food I’ve had in Columbia. This place has great, authentic food. But get in fast and be prepared to wait. It is very popular. They will put your name down and text you when your table is ready. It is conveniently located right off of I-20, so if you are passing through don’t miss out. The parking however is a downside. It’s not conducive for the crowd this place draws, so would give the overall restaurant a 4.5 because of it. They make a great micheleda. I had the birria torta. It was amazing, especially the dipping sauce. The birria tacos were also great with fresh corn tortillas. They make their birria with goat which is great and more authentic. My wife had the carnita plate. It came with rice and beans and nopales (cactus). The carnitas (pork) was cooked and seasoned very well. I love this place and would definitely recommend to anyone who loves real Mexican food.
The chicken fajitas and other food that we have was delicious. Their dish was big portion. We ordered three dishes and it was plenty for four of us. If you are looking for authentic and fresh Mexican food. This is it.
Dear Real Mexican, Your name is so honest. The further I get from the southern border, the bigger the risk that Mexican food will be some kind of frightening imposter. But not you, my real deal friend. From the perfect (and jumbo) house margarita to the tacos and fajitas— no imposter syndrome here! So glad I didn’t limit myself to one type of taco. I can speak for the fried fish, the shrimp and the carnitas and loved all three. (But the food was so good, I imagine anything on the menu sings.) The chips are warm, the salsa hot and the beans and rice exceptional, not a mere afterthought. Your parking lot was so full at two in the afternoon, we thought we were crashing a party. And we were— a mouth party!
Cantina 76 is an independently-owned restaurant and bar specializing in fresh Mexican-inspired dishes and signature margaritas. The restaurant provides a fast yet satisfying dining experience in a casual, upbeat atmosphere with seating inside and out. The menu at Cantina 76 includes a large assortment of tacos, enchiladas, nachos, salads, quesadillas, chimichangas, soups, and sides; sauces, dressings, and salsas are prepared in-house. This comfortable, inviting restaurant and bar are a go-to for families, couples, young professionals, the business community, and college students. Cantina 76 is ideal for a night out, drinks with friends, or a quick meal with coworkers during a lunch break. The bar has a choice of premium tequilas, and "skinny" margarita fans love the Cantina Margarita, sweetened with low-glycemic agave nectar. Cantina 76 is happy to provide a variety of catering options for your next event.
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CANTINA 76 REVIEWS
Came to town to visit my sister and she knows how much I LOVE tacos. She told me about Cantina 76 and I knew we just had to try it. The Dirty Queso was unlike any queso I've ever tried before; and I was very glad about that! The flavors were all packed in that bowl perfectly. All of the tacos we got were on point! The surf and turf was probably my personal favorite. The meat was marinated and cooked perfectly. The smoked pork and bbq brisket are a close tie for second and then the Peruvian shrimp to top it off.
I normally eat the Cantina 76 on Main St. The one on Main St was packed the day we wanted to get some so we drove out to the other location in Downtown. It wasn't as busy. Our waitress that day did seem to have her mind elsewhere that day. But our food was good and we enjoyed celebrating my mother's birthday.
Great Margaritas and Great Tacos! I had the Devine Margarita, surf and turf taco, fish taco, and traditional. Loved them all! Great food, great booze, great atmosphere!
Tacos Nayarit is a famous Mexican restaurant that brings a unique twist on Mexican foods to Columbia city at an affordable cost. From their handmade tortillas, delicious tacos, and Gorditas to tortas, they will prepare everything fresh right in front of you. If you crave delicious dishes or an original food truck service, they can serve you some fresh, local culture. Their Burrito is prepared with beans, rice, lettuce, pico, and cheese, and comes with chips. Try their Quesadilla, which is prepared using a 12 flour tortilla, meat, and cheese, and topped with rice, queso dip, and guac.
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I came here after a friend of mine mentioned that this was the best taco spot outside of Fort Jackson, and he was not lying! I had the steak nachos, a traditional asada taco on a corn tortilla and 2 shrimp tacos on a handmade hard taco shell. The food was fresh and the salsa bar offered a great variety of spice levels and flavors. There is ample in door seating as well as main level and second level outdoor seating. 5 Stars.
Very fast and friendly service. The tacos were very very good. Some of the best I have had in a long time. Felt very authentic. The crunch of the taco was superb. I def recommend this place and plan on going back.
Very authentic, flavors burst with love, first bite will take you to a tropical place you wish you could stay at forever!! Highly reccomend you try this place out!