Stopped by this restaurant the other day to try something different instead of the usual La…read moreJaliciense. Ordered an assortment of tacos/gordita including barbacoa, lengua, tripas, pastor as well as a queso beef dip and Jamaica as a beverage. Was pleasantly surprised to get some free chips and dip which was decent. Some of the chips were undersalted or a bit grainy/sandy tasting but the salsa was decent. Tacos Barbacoa (4.5/5): Their best taco for sure. Very tender pieces of shredded meat, not too fatty but still very flavorful. Reminiscent of the cabeza taco at la jaliciense. Tacos Lengua (4/5): Good amount of lengua pieces that are also pretty tender and tasty. All their tacos are salty enough, and I liked how the lengua pieces were cubed into smaller pieces than other spots. Beef queso dip (4/5): Rich queso with ground beef mixed within, a decent appetizer for sure and would recommend ordering this. Tacos Tripas (2.5/5): I asked before ordering if they would be pretty crispy as this is how I enjoyed Tripas in Mexico city, San Antonio, etc. and they confirmed it would be. When I received it, very few pieces were crispy and many of them were oily/soggy. Some tasted slightly burnt. Although the portion of meat was very generous, I felt the quality could have been higher. Gordita Pastor (3/5): The tacos pastor also had decent portions and was well seasoned, but the issue was that it lacked tenderness and was pretty firm. The jamaica was a bit too sweet. They provide beans if you order 3 tacos but will increase the costs to accommodate this, I would request no beans and just order the tacos a la carte in the future. Overall, it is still an authentic Mexican spot in North Augusta and pricing is fair, but I prefer La Jaliciense by a fair margin for the variety and quality of meat within the tacos.

Service was awful. Server was less than helpful. The server removed napkin off dirty table to…read moreprovide during my meal. Less than courteous in attitude and demeaner. Thanked the cook tipped the cook and departed. Will stick with Monterray and Aiken Augusta Hwy Resteraunt for good food and service. Its good to be able to understand Spanish.

I really enjoyed the food and service. I had the Tacos Pastor. So good and the salsas were amazing…read moreand they also bring out a lot of limes and marinated red onions with finely chopped habanero. If you are looking for authentic and flavorful Mexican food. Go!

Very good food - authentic. Place is definitely a favorite of the local hispanic population -…read morewhich is a good sign! Good selection and had some hard to find options as well. Place was a little dirty, but if you can overlook that, you'll have a great meal.

A solid choice with excellent service. We dined outside on the covered dog friendly patio…read more Extensive menu, decent food and great service. I would absolutely return. So I did return 5/24. Once again, excellent service and the quesadilla Chihuahua was so good! We also ordered the Fiesta dip. It was loaded with chorizo and super cheesy. Completed with tortillas & pico de gallo. Our dogs were once again welcomed on the patio.

Came here for lunch with friends after church since it was right down the street. It wasn't as busy…read moreas I had expected, were sat immediately, were able to get drinks right away, and order in a timely manner. Food didn't take long either! And for the portion size you get, price isn't bad either. Food was flavorful and fresh! It did take some time for us to get our checks to pay, but regardless it was definitely a good experience.

Food was FANTASTIC. Husband and I were arguing weather we wanted Mexican or Japanese cuisine…read moretonight. Mexican won but my husband ended up getting the best of both worlds with their Birria Ramen! I had the Birria Tacos and they were sooo delicious. Not to mention delicious margaritas.

This is the place to go for some guaranteed good Mexican food. I came here specifically for the…read moresopes which were excellent. I love their abundant meat options, which are basically any meat and style you can think of. Their elote/esquite was ok and i think probably very authentic, but i prefer the (undoubtedly less authentic) version where it's just a little bit of corn in a huge cup of mayo. The service is amazing. They are so nice, and when our little one was having a rough time the waitress came over and tried playing with him and helping out. Every time a server would pass by they'd stop and smile at him and you could tell he was the most popular guy in the shop. The -1 star is just for the ambiance, which is fine but nothing spectacular. It can get quite loud, and the fluorescent lights are very bright and a little off putting. It's a fine place to get great Mexican food, it's just not the most pleasant place to eat.

Really affordable mexican food. Super tasty and plenty of places to sit. Server was friendly and…read morenice. Speed of services wasn't super quick but it was all really tasty. Great portion sizes and again at the price point its definitely affordable and yummy. The restaurant has plenty of parking and its cute in the inside with lots of seating. I will be back.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was extremely disappointing…read more My friends and I visited this restaurant to celebrate a very important milestone in one of our lives. We arrived around 6:58 PM and were seated promptly. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. It took approximately 45 minutes before our order was even taken. During an earlier attempt to place our order, our server stopped in the middle of assisting us and stated, "Oh wait, I need to go give this other table their beers first." Throughout the evening, it was difficult to find our server whenever we needed anything. To make matters more frustrating, my partner and I only ordered guacamole and queso, items that are typically considered appetizers and generally do not require a lengthy preparation time. Despite this, our order still never arrived, even while the other members of our party had ordered full meals. After waiting nearly an hour, we decided we no longer wished to remain at the restaurant. It is important to note that the restaurant was not particularly busy at the time, although staff appeared to be beginning closing procedures on one side of the restaurant despite us arriving well before closing. I requested to speak with a manager. After explaining our concerns, his response was simply, "Do you want me to check on the food?" By that point, I was traveling and no longer had additional time to wait, so I informed him that we would just like to leave. What was most disappointing was that the manager never returned to speak with us afterward. Instead, our server came back and handed us a check for our drinks and queso, which we paid without issue. Additionally, shortly after we received the complimentary chips and salsa, the server asked whether we were actually going to order anything, which came across as though she assumed we had only come in for free chips and salsa. As someone who has spent more than 10 years in management and currently serves in a director-level position in healthcare, I understand that delays can happen. However, communication, professionalism, and managerial accountability are essential. The lack of follow-up and concern shown during this experience was unacceptable. As people of color dining in this establishment, the experience unfortunately left us questioning whether race may have played a role in how we were treated. I cannot say that definitively, but it certainly contributed to how uncomfortable and unwelcome we felt. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience and one that should prompt management to evaluate both service standards and how concerns from guests are addressed.

Rio Cantina for me is more of a solid hangout spot with cheap beer than it is a restaurant. 64 oz…read morepitchers for $12 is a very solid deal, and they have a decent variety like modelo and modelo dark along with the standard michelob/coors etc. The beer comes filled to the brim, and there are glasses are stored in the freezer, frosty when they come out. Their chips and salsa aren't amazing but they come warm and crunchy with a slightly watery tomato salsa. If my rating was only for just splitting a large pitcher with some friends, it would be a solid 4. Unfortunately, the food brings the rating down to a 3. As someone from Texas who is very familiar with tex-mex offerings, I was not very impressed by the multiple food items I have had here. Any option with chicken essentially is very fibery, dry shredded chicken breast. Prices are more expensive than other mexican or tex-mex spots but with smaller portions. Pictured below is one of the items I got in the past showing the shredded chicken inside slathered with sour cream on the top. Sides of mexican rice or beans are not the best either. I have had the food 2-3 times here and now pretty much only order the beer if stopping by here with friends. It's far from my first or even middle pick when it comes to mexican food, but you can't get beer for much cheaper at a dine-in restaurant, and the chips and salsa are a bonus.

We had a scary moment yesterday when our son burned the roof of his mouth badly on an extremely hot…read morechicken tender. It was hot enough to leave the skin on the top of his mouth raw, and he was in a lot of pain afterward. Parents may want to be extra cautious with temperature before serving little ones. That said, the chips and salsa were absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere and staff were kind during our visit. We know accidents can happen, but we hope more attention is given to how hot food is served, especially for children.

My lady and I happened to find this spot while walking around downtown Augusta. I thought it looked…read moretoo good to pass up. If you know anything about me, you know I can't pass up good Mexican food, and this was that and then some. We popped in for lunch and were seated right away. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. We loved all the artwork and the laid back feel of the place. The menu was loaded with lots of tasty options at great prices. Here's what we had: -House Margarita pitcher -Three beef hard shell tacos -Burrito Supreme w/ rice and beans They brought our food out very quickly and everything was great. The margaritas were very tasty too. Our server was extremely attentive and made sure our drinks were always filled. Even the chips and salsa were delicious. We'd absolutely go back here again.

My fiancée picked this spot for lunch. The outside looked cool and who can pass up a Mexican…read morerestaurant?! The inside is pretty cool! It's super bright, colorful, spacious and loved the decor! They were not busy so we were seated right away. I was blown away with their food and drink menu. Very reasonable in pricing. Good selection and has something for everyone. Including vegetarians. We ordered: -House Margarita pitcher -Three beef hard shell tacos -Burrito Supreme with beans and Spanish rice. I loved the complimentary chips and salsa. It had great flavor. The house Margarita was amazing. We didn't wait long for our food. We both enjoyed it! Love my tacos! It wasn't messy to eat and tasty. My fiancée enjoyed his meal as well. What a great experience. Service was good, bathrooms clean and food was great! I highly recommend you check them out.

Great Taqueria. I was a little hesitant to try it because of the lack of reviews and photos at this…read morepoint, but I'm glad I did. Hidden gem. They have taco Tuesday $2 tacos. I got two tacos and a sope, which was plenty of food. Every Meat I tried was delicious (al pastor, pork, and campechanos). They have a nice little salsa bar with cilantro, onion, pickled and marinated jalapeños, pickled red onions (my favorite!), cabbage and two salsas. Watch out for the red salsa, it's hot!! They also bring a mild red salsa and chips to the table complimentary. Service was great!!

In my opinion, it's tough to compete with La Jaliscience a few miles down the road (one of my…read morefavorite local places with THE BEST homemade tortillas). But Las Palmas is a close second. The tortillas here are also homemade and the meat has always been very tasty. Prices are ridiculously affordable, especially on Tuesday ($2 tacos). On the weekends they serve special dishes, including fresh and homemade tamales (YUM). I have been disappointed by the salsa, however (which I've sampled countless times now). Honestly, it's pretty terrible. It's SO bland, tastes like canned tomato sauce and has a strange sweet, almost cinnamon undertone. And the chips are pretty sub par as well. Salsa is one of those things that can be so amazing, but when done poorly its absolutely awful. Be sure to order a side of guac, which always seems to be fresh with plenty of cilantro!

I ordered food to go, so this review is strictly based on that experience. I ordered the loaded…read moretots (I forget the actual name printed on the menu) and my food was out to me in less than 15 minutes. A waitress did come out from the kitchen saying that they were out of tater tots (!!!) and asked if I wanted it over French fries instead. I told her yes, but only if the fries were crispy. And oh, they were DELICIOUS! Everything was delightful, even when I made it back to my destination. The chicken and steak were juicy and seasoned. The queso was flavorful and most importantly, it was HOT! I didn't make a fuss about missing the tater tots because it was an hour before closing time. But man, if it was that good over fries, the tots have to be better! Let me also say, I was fixated on the tater tots because of another Yelper's photo on here. 100/10 - Highly Recommend.

Always a great meal at this location. The food comes out hot with plenty of fixings. The chips…read moreare great and the salsa is tasty. We had fajitas which were good. Others at the table had beef tacos, chicken and rice, and burritos. Everything was seasoned well and came out as ordered. The wait staff is friendly and attentive.