Had some legit tacos here for lunch - delicious! Small Mexican grocery with a taqueria in the back…read moreholding half a dozen tables. Definitely a dive-y vibe, but all the better for it. Menu is straightforward with basically tacos, quesadillas, gorditas, tortas, and maybe huaraches with your choice of protein. Tried four tacos to get a sense of their carnitas, asada, chicken, and pastor. Carnitas, asada, and pastor were the most flavorful and my favorites, but the chicken was still juicy and not bad at all. Just tough to stand up to the others. Carnitas were tender, juicy, and had a little crisp to them (I usually like a lot). Pastor wasn't the dream style on the trompo with pineapple, but the marinade had a nice flavor. I was asked whether I preferred corn or flour tortillas, so I tried two and two to give them both shot. As others have mentioned, their corn tortillas are delicious. Worth noting that the choice of flour (which was still tasty) came with lettuce, a little cheese, slice of tomato, and some sour cream - would have opted for the onions and cilantro of the other tacos, but good to know for next time. Salsa bar featured three salsa (two red, one green) and pico de gallo. Green was probably the mildest, but the others had a nice bit of heat. All tasty though! Super nice guy took my order and settled up after I finished. Can grab a drink in the cases of the grocery. Will definitely go back.

Don't let the outside throw you off their tacos are awesome best Al pastor I've had in a whileread more

Wonderful homemade fresh food. Great staff. The best Mexican in Aiken. Delicious Aquas Frescas.read more

Moved to brick and mortar downtown…read more 118 Lauren's St NW Aiken, SC 29701 May reopen this location later

Very pleasant experience with the staff. The older and younger ladies are both respectful and…read morefriendly. Unfortunately they close very early. Plenty of seating if youre staying to dine in. Self serve drinks. Beer available. Birria and pollo delicious.

This place is a hidden gem if you enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. It is family owned, and the…read moreladies make you feel like family as soon as you step inside. The menu is handwritten on poster boards with English descriptions to help non-Spanish speaking people like me. You place your order and then have a seat at one of the tables to wait for them to bring it out to you. I tried the Angel Rice which is made with steak, chicken, shrimp and assorted vegetables mixed with a cheese sauce. It was a huge portion and absolutely delicious. A also added a taco on the side just to try one, and it was also quite tasty. Washed it all down with a cold bottle of Mexican Coke. I had been wanting to try this place and am so glad I finally had a chance to do so. If you haven't tried it yourself, do yourself a favor and check it out! You won't regret it.

Such a hidden gem. Me and the people I went with all tried a variety of items as well as some…read morerecommendations from out server. Everything was really good but his recommendations were spot on. I'm not a huge fan of tamales but these were the best I've had. My personal favorite were the Empanadas. As a bonus, they make their own hot sauces in house! I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area.

This place is AMAZING!!! All the food was delicious with lots of flavor. Fried plantains -…read moresoooooo good!!!! We shared a pupusa - spinach & cheese. Served with a cabbage/carrot "salsa" that really added wonderful flavor. Grilled chicken had wonderful seasoning and was moist. Small hole in the wall, but don't pass it up. You will enjoy all the delicious flavors. Waiter was kind and helpful with choices. Great recommendations. Would definitely dine here again, but we're from Texas... 1,000 miles from home.

About 6 tables in the dining area. There is a pool table too…read more You order your food at the window a d pay up front. There is a small sauce bar for toppings. If you want real Mexican food, this is a place to try. When you enter, you are in the store. Go to the right and you will see the restraunt. The store/restraunt was clean and the personnel were friendly. Check them out and have a great meal.

I stopped in town for a quick bite to eat. This is a smaller mercado than I'm used to. They have a…read morevery distinct crowd they cater too. So limited items but your staples definitely are there. A small produce section. You're able to make calls to your home land and they have a small clothing section. Now let's get to the restaurant side. They have plenty of seating for dining in. They serve beer that you can eat with your meal. The service is neutral. Place your order at the window. The topping are a-la carte, so you get them yourself. Got me that's perfect because I always order extra cilantro and they never put enough. My chicken tacos were phenomenal. I also had an asada which was good too but the chicken was just way better. I am glad to find good authentic food in a small town.

We got the pork potstickers and the hannah roll, both were amazing…read more Our server, Ari was also amazing. Very quick and efficient! Queen 10/10 would definitely return

Love this spot- haven't been a while and decided to take my grandma out for a Saturday girls date…read more The place is clean and upbeat. Jacob was our server and he was super cheerful, helpful and attentive. I ordered the tuna tataki and the volcano roll. Both came out quickly and tasted fresh! My grandma got the Asian stir fry which she loved! My favorite part of her dish were the asparagus on top. Definitely check it out and ask for Jacob!

Had a lovely lunch with friends celebrating my (late) birthday. Our server Isabella was delightful…read moreand very efficient. We had two of the Korean Bulgogi Quesadillas and a Club Burger cooked perfect and all was tasty. Thank you for the birthday dessert. Sitting on the patio watching the goofers is nice entertainment and the beautiful view of the Aiken Golf Club is good for the soul.

We had lunch at the Grille following our morning round at Aiken GC. The outside patio overlooks the…read moreputting green and the 1st tee box which is pure entertainment. I had the 20 oz prime rib with mashed potatoes and green beans. When it came out it looked like the Old 96er from the Great Outdoors...a beast. It was juicy and flavorful. Great way to finish up the golf day!

I've been here several times and have sort of made it my Mexican go to. I've tried a few other…read moreplaces with differing results. So far, this has become my go to place for Mexican in Aiken. When the kids and grandkids come craving Mexican, This is where I take them. The place is clean. No sticky menus or table tops. Wait staff are friendly and attentive. There is plenty of seating inside, and a nice covered patio for outdoor dining. I haven't had anything I didn't enjoy but my favorite is the Steak a la Mexicana. Since I like to tinker in the kitchen. I also like to tinker at restaurants, when I can. (my wife refers to my "tinkering" as playing with my food) Mexican restaurants provide a fertile ground to tinker. I prefer refried beans to rice, so I typically order no rice and extra beans. Then I order a small queso. The queso here is very thin, too thin really cor chips. I use the queso and complimentary salsa to add an extra layer of decadence to an already good meal. I digress. I really like this place and highly recommend it. So far, it is my favorite Mexican place in Aiken. At least for my tastes.

We were greeted promptly and by a friendly server and seated. It was the busiest time of evening…read moreand there were only 3 other tables when we arrived. It's always a bit worrying to experience that. This was our first time at this restaurant. Sorry to say we won't be eating there again. Service was friendly and prompt no complaints there at all. I always appreciate kind people in hospitality. It's a tough job. Especially if the place is empty. As far as the food: Salsa was sweet we aren't used to that but perhaps that's a thing. Chips were okay. Beans were sweet! Some said they tasted like the flavor baked beans. Unusual taste. Tacos were okay but plain. Corn tortillas were steamed and not grilled or anything to give them extra flavor and texture. Other dish was Habaneros Mango Chicken it was extra sweet and reminded us of Asian food. Not bad per se but didn't finish as it was too sweet. Both dishes were chicken and we had pork in our food too. Something to be aware of in case of religious avoidance or allergies.

The food is amazing!!!!!!!! I was so very pleased and have returned many times. My hubby loves it!!…read moreService is superb! It is a sweet establishment.

This place has incredible food! When I drove up to meet a group I was in town with I wasn't…read moreexpecting much but I was told this was a local hidden gem and it is! The food is amazing! I was even impressed at some of the presentation. It's basically a husband/wife running the place but they do an amazing job. Just be patient - the food is well worth it.