This establishment is really a good spot in downtown Aiken, SC. I highly recommend the food. It is…read morethe nearest to across the boarder food I have gotten back in the United States. The service is pretty good and they gave us a little extra ( no charge ). The extra will be your little surprise and I believe you will not be disappointed. You get plenty for the money that is spent. The day we decided to dine was not crowded.

HUGE PORTION SIZES!…read more I ordered the Steak and Chicken Fajitas. The flavoring was okay but the portion sizes is where its at!!! I swear you could fees four people with the amount of food you get with it. Plus 2 plates of lettuce, cheese, guacamole, rice and beans.... which again HUGE. Where it lacks in flavor makes up for it in portion and price point. When I initially went into the restaurant it was super crowded (its very small inside) and I looked over the menu and was shocked to see the prices the way they were. A bit high. Then I got my food. It was worth it. I paid $23.99 for my fajitas for 2 and we barely put a dent in them. The server was super friendly but at the beginning the service was slow. I understand though because it was super busy and a small crowded space makes for chaos. All in all I dont mind it and I would definitely go back. I do need to try the margaritas too!

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.

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

The secret secret place for mommas homemade Mexican food! Tacos outstanding and the salsas perfrct…read morefor this Texan. Beatrice is a kind woman. The grocery store is awesome for Latin ingredients.

I really enjoyed the Birria Tacos as well as the Horchata! I had to go back to get some more!…read moreDefinitely recommend.

My absolute favorite restaurant in Aiken! Authentic Mexican food that is super approachable. The…read moresalad bar is out of this world- pepitas salsa 10/10. Everything is very fresh. So many types of tacos! Amazing margaritas and full bar with a huge selection of beer as well. The price point for everything is so reasonable for the outstanding quality. 150/10 would recommend

The food was really delicious. Fresh grilled shrimp full of flavor and cooked just right with fried…read morerice and beans and a chipotle sauce. Waiter was great! Great mood in the restaurant and aesthetic.

We went a little out of our way to meet some friends on a road trip in Aiken SC. This was one of…read moretheir favorite places and I'm so happy they didn't steer us wrong. We didn't pay since they treated us but the prices on the menu seemed very reasonable. It seems like this restaurant was right off of one of the main drags, but the sign was not very big so we definitely had to pay close attention to the GPS. It's a small unassuming building, but it does have its own private parking lot. We got there right at 11 o'clock on a Monday morning, right when they opened. We were seated right away. Since we had already come three hours on a road trip, I went straight to the restroom and was pleased with how clean it was. When I got back to the table, I ordered a water and a medium beer, which was 25 ounces. I'm not sure how much the beer cost, but my lunch was $10.99 for two flautas, rice and guacamole salad. It was all delicious. My husband's steak quesadilla looked amazing and he said it was excellent. The service was outstanding and our waiter checked on us several times. I'm not sure if we will ever be back in this area but I was very impressed and would definitely recommend this establishment!

The food was average, but the margarita on the rocks with salt was very good. Their prices,…read moreespecially for the lunch specials, are very good. The staff is very friendly and likes to get to know their regular customers. While the decor is not particularly fancy, the pictures and memorabilia are culturally appropriate. Also, note that there are two locations, one on West Richland Ave and one on Pine Log Road, both in Aiken.

Was my go-to Mexican restaurant until recently. Service has become non-existent, two weeks in a row…read morenow. Actually never got our waters (did get our margaritas, at least) and no one ever came to take our food orders. Wife and I paid for the drinks and left.

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.

This last trip everything went well. Service was Stellar Food was Awesome And this was around…read moreclosing so the atmosphere was packed a bit.... Great All Around!

Having moved here from southern CA where great Mexican restaurants are on almost every street…read morecorner, Iggy and I have been longing for that kind of quality. We've finally found one of those restaurants here in Aiken!! The staff at Maria's is friendly, the atmosphere is quite pleasant and the food is exceptionally tasty.... this is now on our "A" list!

The service went from mediocre to horrible in the span of our visit this evening. We came in around…read more8pm and sat at the bar for dinner. To get our order in took 15 minutes with us finally having to verbally get our waiters attention. More importantly when we were ready for the check we sat for over 20 minutes without being acknowledged while our server and several others focused on cleaning. Then when we finally got the attention of our waiter and asked for the check we waited another 5-10 minutes while he chatted with another customer. Being in the customer service industry myself I would be ashamed if one of my staff treated a customer how we were treated this evening. Extremely disappointing since the food is good quality and the previous times we've been here the service has never been an issue.

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.

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

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