Down right one of the best Mexican restaurants. Coming from LA where there's an abundance of them, being in Augusta it's harder to come by quality places. Part of what makes a Mexican restaurant delicious and authentic are the people who run. The owner is there every morning through prep. He and his wife check to make sure their recipes are consistent. Through the interactions we've had with them, and watching them with their repeat customers they have people who've been going there for years. The ceviche, carnitas, and fajitas are my go to. Great ambiance, great service, authentic food. read more

We ordered dinner for 2 on 5/10/2026 Evans ga location. Specially asked for No guacamole as I am allergic. And ordered a dessert. Piled high on my dinner was guacamole and no dessert given. Very disappointed in taste of Tacos as well. First time and last time. read more

Never had anything bad here!!!! We have been at least 10 times. Combos, shrimp quesadilla, fajitas, pork tamales, taquitos, street tacos. The margaritas are made PROPER!! You will taste and feel the tequila. Their salsa is my favorite of all the Mexican restaurants we have tried. It's just a touch of spicy. Perfect. Even the rice and beans are good and I typically don't eat them at any other establishments. Amazing food, friendly service, immersive atmosphere with painted walls and booths and food comes out fast. I want to gate-keep and not share this hidden gem with others but they deserve the 5-star review!! read more

Stopped by alazan the other day after work with some friends. A standard tex-mex spot with chips and salsa, tex-mex fair, and cucumba margarita. I ordered the enchalada verde which had 3 enchiladas, one with shreded chicken, one with spinach, and one with cheese. The chicken enchilada had some shredded white meat chicken that was a bit too chewy for me. I preferred the spinach enchalada and the cheese enchelada, and I appreciated the variety. The salsa verde tasted similar to store bought salsa verde. It came with re-fried beans and mexican rice. The cucumber margarita was solid with a few slices of cucumber inside and refreshing cucumber flavor, a nice twist on the standard margarita. I would order this again. Overall, the food wasn't extremely impressive, but service was fine and the margarita was a nice way to end the work day. read more

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The mex place is a hit or miss, staff can be sneaky or does not understand English. Food is generally good.

We came in on a Friday afternoon with family for a late lunch/early dinner. As a party of 5, we were seated right away in one of the larger booths. Our waiter got out drink and appetizer orders promptly. We ordered some of their queso, which was delicious and each got small margaritas (which are very generous for smalls). The time between ordering our food and its arrival at our table was very fast! The burrito loco was the entire length of my plate and covered generously in white queso. I got it with steak, and it was very flavorful and delicious. I was not able to finish it all in one sitting and took leftovers home. My husband got the Alazan fajita, which had a variety of meats- chicken, steak, shrimp along with onions, green peppers and fresh tortillas. He finished it all and said it was amazing. The services is great, food is wonderful and the atmosphere is colorful and perfect for family or friend gatherings! read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - Friday Celebration! - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

First thing when walked in I knew I was going to have a good time. Ambiance was great and fun and was greeted with a server who was beyond polite. Food came and that's when the true gem was! My mom and I both ordered a meal and came with SO much fresh food it was such a pleasant surprise as this was our first time eating here! We both agreed we would recommend this to anyone! read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - I would have taken a photo earlier for a review but I could not stop eating - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

Ordered the carne asada last night and I will say it was the worst mexican restaurant meal I have ever eaten. The steak was dry and tough. Next to impossible to chew. Saving grace was the beer. Will not go back. read more

We always get the mariachi platter. It is like a sampler platter. Always ask for extra queso. Good experience.

This place is located off Furys ferry and Evans to locks rd. Very cool little Mexican restaurant with multicolored tables and nice artwork. The food was delicious and the service was awesome! Whenever I'm on this side of town I stop by and try it out. read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - Chicken tacos with grilled onions Spanish rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

It's very impressed. The cheese dip was salsa was excellent and I enjoyed it. The only thing I had a problem with is that the person who got the chips together in the bag they didn't do a great job of rolling it up and a lot of the chips spilled in the back. It was a good thing I had other tortilla chips to eat with. Other than that wonderful restaurant. read more

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Always good. Great Margaritas. Super wait staff. One of the places we go to each Taco Tuesday. Oh yeah, very comfortable read more

Terrible restaurant. Rude staff - I have a soy allergy, and the manager Sandra laughed at me when I asked if there was any soy in the fajitas. She then said "I'm Mexican not Chinese." I found that Racist. Food was not good (much better options in Evans), never coming back! The ceviche and guacamole were bland. Skip it and go somewhere else. read more

This is by far the best Mexican restaurant east of the Mississippi! My wife is from Southern California and grew up on good, authentic Mexican food, and until we found this place, she has hated all the Mexican restaurants we've been to since moving to Georgia. The decor is that of every other Mexican restaurant, very colorful, very bright. Even the tables and booths are decorated. The service is great, we've always had someone greet us and get us seated right away, and all the waiters and waitresses are nice and smiley and happy to help with anything you may need or want. All of the staff also have the knowledge to answer any questions you may have about anything. The food is incredible! The salsa they give you is in a little canter instead of just in a little bowl so if you run out, you can just refill your bowl. We ate a ton of chips and salsa and had enough left over to smother our food in it. I've had a few different things off the menu and they've all been great. Whatever you decide to order here will impress you! This is the only Mexican restaurant we will go to now! read more

This was my first experience at El Alazan and I was impressed with the friendly and welcoming service. I was immediately seated at the bar, given chips and salsa and asked if I wanted a beverage. It was a very comfortable way to start my dinner. The chips were hot and fresh and the salsa was good...not great and not spicy. I ordered the Bandera Mexicana, which is an enchilada, a chimichanga and a relleno along with rice and beans. All three items were smothered in different sauces, verde, cheese and ranchero, respectively. The food was very good and was in front of me within 5 minutes of placing my order. I will definitely go back as I continue my search for good Mexican food in Augusta. El Alazan is good! read more

Amazing service along with fresh and flavorful meals! Loved the fresh salsa and warm tortilla chips as well as the delicious and appealing meals - food is flavorful - I had spicy shrimp and rice - amazing sauce on shrimp had just enough heat and shrimp were cooked to perfection!! read more

Popped in here for lunch before our big trip on a recommendation. They quickly brought complementary chips and salsa which were both very good. The salsa comes in a small bottle that allows you to pour it out into the individual bowls they provided or on to your meal (a nice touch). I order the Pastor Torta and my wife had the tamale plate. My Torta was just ok, with a large amount of mayo masking the taste of the pork and other ingredients... My wife's tamale was pretty good but not the level she is still trying to find that she had in Costa Rica a few years back. Food 3.5- Better than average but needs some work to get me to be a regular. Service 4 - Quick Service Atmosphere 4 - What you would expect in a Mexican restaurant. Price 3.5- Price is normal range but I expect more flavor. OA - 3.5- It's all about the food! read more

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We dined in last night and had shrimp tacos, fish tacos and shrimp fajitas. I also had the frozen strawberry margarita. This was probably the best Mexican food we've had since we moved to the area- and it was quick and friendly service! read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - Strawberry Margarita and Dos Equis - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

This is a cute little Mexican restaurant. I loved the paintings on the tables. The food was good, not amazing... But definitely better than most of the Mexican restaurants around here. I ordered a jumbo margarita, and it tasted perfect. I was definitely feeling good after that one margarita ;-). Our server was also very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

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Today I went to have a nice family lunch with my sister whos been out of town for 2 years. when we arrived they got our drinks and order and brought us the drinks and the food and the desert at the same time...then never came back. the desert was not finished and was missing the ice cream and whip (sopapilla) and my chicken burrito was soggy and filled with water. we sat there thirsty while all the waiters walked around laughing and standing around. i understand when your busy ... but you had two other tables with customers ... thats it. the owner eventually finally walks by asking if everything was okay and we explained our concerns and he went to the waitress. she came back finally and asked to take the plates .... not to fix the desert or maybe get us refills ? since we never got one. we then say our drinks are empty and she states "so you want a refill" with such a nasty attitude. and still never got it. we ask for the receipt and the desert to be taking off since we did not eat it due to not being complete and having no service to even complain or ask. she spoke to my family nasty. and said "well do you want the ice cream and whip"... ma'am like no we finished our meal 20 minutes ago. she then brought the receipt and it still had it on it. so we told her and she finally removed it. like i said i understand busy but that was not today. absolute horrible service and today was the first day i never tipped. I sure hope they get some people and this never happens to anyone else. you can have a bad day ! but not when your getting paid rate food:7/10 service:1/10 due to the owner not even checking to make sure things were done and 2 different ladies as waitresses did not do there job and treated customers with no respect read more

Worst food ever. Stale chips, horrible salsa. Food ingredients cheap, margarita was watery

Another hidden gem in the Augusta area. As other Yelpers have said, the service is fast, the food is fast, and the portions are large. We arrived at about 5:30 and nobody was there yet. Within about 10 minutes, the place filled up. They had a wide variety of standard Mexican (American) fare and their prices were reasonable. We paid about $40.00 after the tip for three of us. We will be going back, no doubt. It's one of the best Mexican places we've found so far in Augusta. read more

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We are long time fans of this restaurant - our favorite in town. Great food, great service, great beverages... they never miss a beat. The owner family is always there, ensuring all is running smoothly. read more

The waiter needs to be more professional, the sit you down with no menu they just ask what do you want to drink they just stare , once my drink got there I had to ask for the menu they just rush you out the restaurant don't even ask anything els again I had to ask what kind of desert they had because they don't bother asking. read more

I try to reserve my 5 star reviews, but this place was worth it. I have been traveling for work and I got the Bandera Mexicana which is similar to the combo I just had down in el paso, and it blew it out of the water. I was just in San Antonio, and nothing there even comes close. I didn't think I even liked chili reyeno but now it might be my favorite Mexican dish. Will definitely be back. read more

We stopped here for a late lunch, and ordered the steak and steak tacos and flan afterwards - all were spot on and tasty. The tortillas and everything else were fresh and the salsa was awesome. Our waiter was super helpful to us as we just moved to the area and needed change for laundry; and he counted out all the quarters he had in the till - it was a very kind gesture on his part. We just might wind up moving to Evans to be close to this joint. Rating gets bumped up to five stars when they start serving black beans (again)... evidently the locals are not fans and they dropped them from the menu... ¡Ay, caramba! read more

Quick service and yummy food! Just visiting family here in Georgia and had some tacos carbón--delicious! My daughter and son-in-law say this is one of their "go-to" spots. read more

Don't EVER get the quesadilla grande. Shit is hot ass. It is the complete opposite of what you'd expect to get on your plate at what looks like to be a normal Mexican restaurant. It took them FOREVER to bring it out so I was it expecting to be amazing and over the top. And now to everyone's surprise.... it wasn't. First off, it's supposed to be GRANDE, it wasn't. It was a normal size tortilla with what looked like smeared shit on top of it. There were all sorts of disappointment on it. I felt like puking from just looking at it. After all of that I figured I'd walk to the Walmart about less than 1/8 mile away. But my Karen mother said "no". So now my night is complete shit and I'm left hungry. One of the waiters, Lionel, is about the only thing that could make me happy. He's so friendly and just nice. He needs a raise. But to finish it off this is pretty much what it looked like ---} read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

Aside from the awkward winter entrance they have set up, you walk in and the warm, festive atmosphere transports you. I seriously felt a little like I was in Disney World! We were seated quickly, and drink orders and Chips were delivered promptly. For the meal I had the quesadilla Mexicana with chicken. It has beans, your choice of protein and cheese. They serve it with a side of guacamole salad. I did not eat it, but it looked nice and fresh. My friend had the pork carnitas. THE PORK. OMG. I may ask next time If I can just have a plate of that pork! It was amazing!!! Crispy on the outside, deliciously flavored. I personally don't eat onions- but I'm sure they complemented the pork well. All the sides were good as well. There aren't many options for dining in this general area, so it's good to know that this is a solid option. Try the Pork! read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - Quesadilla Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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Love this local spot for dine or carry out. Consistent food and great staff!! Favorite is Enchiladas Verde!!

Upon entering the door, the interior takes a little while to adjust to with the brightly colored furniture, but once seated your mind and body adjust in preparation for some solid food. The servers are very friendly and attentive. The cheese dip here is very good. Their burritos are by far my favorite dish on the menu. They have one dish that comes with one steak and one ground beef burrito covered in sour cream and guacamole...how can you go wrong with that? I think it's called the Special Burritos. The shrimp quesadilla is also delicious. To be honest, I have been a fan of this restaurant well before they changed locations, but have yet to try a dessert, but I'm sure that the desserts are also tasty based on their entrees. read more

El Alazan Mexican Restaurant - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

Traveled here with my daughter hoping to get Molcajete like my boy Ep Sorullo serves at his restaurant back in Newberry SC. Well, I did get a molcajete and it was good but it still doesn't compare to my boy El Sorullo! If you are in Newberry SC and you crave authentic Mexican food, you have to check out El Sorullo! FYI, he's closed on Wednesday. read more

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Our first time here- pleasantly surprised with the food. Service is very good. Atmosphere is simple and yet fun. Yes- as far as the food is concerned, it is typical for Mexican restaurants in our area. Margarita was good! read more

Our favorite local place- eat here once a week. We re from So Cal and take our Mexican food seriously. Many friends are also regulars. Love the family atmosphere and service is always friendly and quick. Food is authentic, tasty yummy and reasonable. Reviews that mention carpet, cold food, etc- are they in a different restaurant?? None of that is true. Maybe no Michelin stars but a great local eatery! read more

Have eaten here every time I'm in town, love the food. Anything with shrimp is great. The service is good and everyone is friendly.

This a nice neighborhood place. Clean, fast, friendly and good. Consistent and inexpensive. Give it a try. Ate there very recently. Guacamole Casera and Pico De Gallo are so fresh! Portions are quite large. My daughter had the grilled shrimp platter. I had a combo platter (Banderos?) and the cheese chile relleno was definitely a home run! Chimichanga was also excellent. Others had simple burritos and enchiladas and cleaned their plates. I'm going to bump this up a star! read more

For 2 entrees, 2 beers, and a larger margarita you will be just north of $40 The place is small and is tacky like all the other places. They did have a great special on a half picture of margarita. The margarita tasted ok but definitely can tell they spiked it with grain alcohol due to the after taste. The salsa was good and they do have a very spice chipotle sauce. The entrees we had we good and of a large portion. Biggest issue is the AC can not handle the amount of people in the place. it was hot in there. Then there was the wait. I dont know why but there was an aweful lot of tables where people were sitting and hanging out well (more than 20 minutes) after they had paid. All in all a decent place read more

Sooo, I'm not sure what experiences with Mexican food the people who gave this place a good review have had, but in my opinion it tasted like day old, middle school cafeteria grade Mexican-influenced food with leftovers. It was neither hot nor fresh, it was bland, the waiter was less than personable, the menu prices were incorrect and the establishment didn't even have an aroma indicative of the type of food. Would've been better off at Chipotle. Oh! And by the way, my friend and I have been on the toilet for the last 2 hours with explosive bowels. So, if you want bad food, with no taste, AND bubble guts, this is your place. read more

Very poor service. Have enjoyed eating there with my friend for the pleasant atmosphere, but it seems like the servers will ignore us. Always leave feeling dissatisfied. Food is average. A family friendly restaurant for sure. Will not be going back. Columbia County deserves better. read more

This place is my #3 in the area thanks to the food, service and margaritas. My husband likes to get friendly with the guy that runs the place and if the place did a better job getting the food out in less than 40 minutes, we'd probably still be regulars. read more