We were concerned about this place being authentic but I assure you it was. Our waitress spoke very little English and couldn't tell us the soda options which I found endearing. The actual inside of this place is well lit and quite at lunch time. I can see this place being a hot spot for drinks since there are margarita flight options. I had a Bueno salad add chicken and it was great. So flavorful I didn't need dressing which is good because it doesn't come with any. The tortilla strips and the tortilla chips with the salsa were very fresh and warm. I feel like tortilla chips at a Mexican restaurant is so important and vital to the overall experience of the food you get. My bestie got the pork carnitas and he loved it. He even ate his leftovers cold, and it was delicious according to him. The tortillas came warm, however they did bring him flour tortillas after asking for corn but again the waitress doesn't speak very much. I'm not really sure why she would be waiting tables but needless to say it was a great experience and certainly was authentic. read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Bueno Salad add Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and meeting Joe. Super down to earth and cool guy! Attentive to his customers and ensuring everything is perfect! The food was amazing and speaks for itself!! My first time ever trying queso with pico de gallo in it and it was amazing! The strawberry pitcher margarita was delicious!! Will be coming back soon! Gracias joe read more

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If you're looking for an authentic experience, look no further! During our visit, I ordered the quesabirria, and it was amazing. What truly made my experience memorable, was the outstanding service we received. Leo, brought warmth and made it feel like we were dining with family. read more

We visited this place yesterday Saturday 09/30 party of 3. The waiter was super nice and polite. They offer complementary snacks and salsa. I ordered the burrito Mexican and it was delicious. My brother and step daughter and they both had fajitas. We also had 2 micheladas and they were good. Price was decent. Would recommend if visiting Columbia South Carolina. read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Burrito Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

I ordered around 7 for a pick up to go order. I got a message at 7:30 that it was ready. We came inside to get the order. It is now 8:07 and we still have no food. We have asked 3 different people and no one has come back to tell me anything. My husband called to inquire and instead of put him on hold, they hung up on him. It is now 8:13. We are leaving with no food. read more

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The atmosphere is pretty... the salsa is very fresh... however I would not recommend the fajitas. They are THINLY shaved and honestly not even sure how much meat I actually got. The flavor is good. read more

Place has new owner and food quality has gone down. Nothing seems as fresh as it used to be

A very cute little spot in Irmo in the Public shopping center. The inside bar area has a lot of character. The customer service was great. Chips and salsa were brought to the table. Both good. The salsa had a mild kick, and a heavy tomato based flavor. The queso cheese was pretty basic. The steak quesadilla was huge. They stuffed it with meat and a good amount of cheese. Came with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream and cheese. Like a little salad. I wish the steak had a little bit more seasoning and was cooked not as long as it did. It was good though. They have a pretty cool drink menu. Definitely worth the try. read more

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We had the kindest server Addy that made my wife and I felt like we were visiting a close amigo's hacienda! Food was really great with all the traditional Mexican options, and the table side guacamole was awesome. Everything was made with love, and we will be back. They offer a military discount as well! read more

My wife and I visited Que Bueno after breaking our 2 month keto journey lol... and it was mostly worth it. The chips and queso are good, but the guacamole dip is where it's at (there's 2 on the menu the dip which is what we had, and the pricier homemade guac). For entrees I had the chicken chimichanga, which was covered in queso and pretty tasty... but I will say it was a bit dry, but pouring some salsa on top helped. My wife had the enchiladas verdes - which is both of our favorite Mexican dish to order. Unfortunately, it was very very dry and definitely needed some help - maybe some sour cream, salsa or anything really. All that being said the prices are good, ambiance was nice and they even had live music (this was Friday night). So we'd def come back to give it another shot! read more

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Finally got a chance to come here and we had a great experience. A friend recommended this place and they were right on the money. Our go-to starter is the choriqueso mixed with the salsa. After that we created our own meals from the ala carte menu. The mini-chimis were delicious. The service was excellent and noise level was great, not too loud. We'd gladly come back here again. read more

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Like many people, we have eaten a lot of Mexican food in our lives. But Que Bueno in Irmo truly tops them all. The manager Leo made recommendations based on Lynn's and my preferences. Then the food surpassed his description. Calling it flavorful and delicious makes it sound ordinary compared to the experience our taste buds were able to enjoy. Que Bueno is number 1 on our list now! WOW! read more

I didn't even get a chance to taste the food because I waited for 20 mins standing there and never was helped or served. after waiting for ten mins, saw a server , went to her and she put her finger up because she was making personal phone calls . so I was nice enough to wait another 10 mins and still no help or server. for it to be a very small place, and only four people and two kids to be in there, I didn't understand. so off of the customer service along I wouldn't recommend them and truly believe they need to be put out of the location and let someone else benefit from it that will give good customer service to new customers. read more

Watch your accounts closely after paying at this restaurant! We went for a late lunch one day and paid our bill using our debit card. Exactly one week after that, we were charged the exact same amount again on our debit card number, but we weren't even there that day. Our bank said it wasn't an error on their end, so it must be a scam the restaurant is running. We won't be returning to any of their restaurants. read more

This was my first time trying Que Bueno. I went during lunch to try some of their lunch specials. I was greeted at the door by smiling faces & a clean restaurant. I was given my food quickly. I tried the beef chimichanga (7/10). I enjoyed the cheese sauce but the beef was a bit dry. The rice was amazing (9/10) & the refried beans were a bit salty but good for the most part (8/10). I will have to return to try something else. read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Beef chimichanga with rice & refried beans. $14.56 - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Food and service were both very good. Tucked away in Publix shopping center at the end of Kennerly Rd.

Que Bueno in Irmo is our favorite place to eat Mexican food. Wilson, the manage, is great! He is very personable and always checking to see if anyone needs anything. He makes a really good margarita too! His staff is so very nice and the food is yummy. We highly recommend Que Bueno in Irmo!! read more

Everything was excellent! Food was hot and well prepared. Service and ambiance were great as well! Must try!

Y'all whoever in here said Que Bueno is good must have never eaten real Mexican food... Overall never coming back Service was a 5/10 at best- inattentive service staff, waiter only visited our table once, no they were not busy... Drinks- too sweet very weak (ordered "Top shelf" with Jimador tequila- tasted like a cup of pineapple juice) Food- lacked traditional flavor (or any flavor) Overall atmosphere was very nice (clean, music, bathrooms) And I hate this because I LOVE Mexican food, but it seems like so many places are continuing to cater to American tastebuds rather than staying true to the essesence of the culture. I'm in Mexico several times a year and know good food/drinks...should have just went to Real Mexico as usual.... read more

Loved this little place. You know you're in for the real thing when the staff are Spanish speaking. Tucked into a strip mall, it served tasty fresh food and has an amazing selection of tequila. I had a Diablo Margarita (with jalapeño for a nice heat) and not too sweet. Hubby had the Diablo shrimp, fresh, hot and tasty. I opted for the house made guacamole, made table side with 1 1/2 avocados and to order. A bargain and amazing! read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Camarones Diablo, rice, and a small salad to cool your throat. - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

The Family Foodies visited Que Bueno for a late lunch on 9/7/24. If you are craving well seasoned and flavorful Mexican food, this is the place. This is a hidden gem in an unassuming storefront beside Publix. The place is very clean and the music was awesome. I was dancing in my seat. We tried the mixed fajita quesadilla with rice, a chicken soft taco, a chicken enchilada, a cheese enchilada, and a beef hard taco. The fajita meat with onions and peppers was the best we have had around this area and so was the beef hard taco. Because of the lateness of our meal, we had the place to ourselves along with our waiter's undivided attention. The food was spectacular and when we are craving Mexican again, we are making the drive to Que! Bueno while skipping all the other so-so Mexican places on the way. The only negative was the flatness of the soft drinks. Overall, Family Foodies enjoyed our meal and will definitely return soon! read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

First time coming here and we're definitely coming back! Personable staff, table-side guacamole, and lots of options on the menu. My only complaint is that I wish there were more people here on a Friday night! I'd expect the line to be out the door for a place like this! read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

This was my first time at this establishment. I have to say it was worth the visit. The decoration is classy and the background music was not so loud as to be distracting, but not so low it was barely audible. I got a side of queso dip to go with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was great as was the queso dip. My entree was the Burrito Mexico. I chose the steak version and was blown away by the quality of ingredients used as well as the size. I highly recommend this spot for quality food at a reasonable price read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Burrito Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

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Took a chance on a new place. Service was good Staff was sweet. Love the salsa Margarita were very good. Food was great. read more

Went to the Irmo location tonight for dinner. Different staff than what we usually see. Hostess sat us in a requested booth. Server came to ask about drinks. Asked if pitcher of Margaritas was on happy hour? She stated it was not 4pm yet when happy hour starts. It was 3:50pm. I said we would wait. She came back at 4pm and said oh it's the weekend we don't have happy hour. I said we always come on Friday night for happy hour. I told her I wanted the pitcher of margaritas for 34.99 on the menu. She stated no they are $38.99. I showed her the menu and pointed out the one I wanted. She said no. I said we are leaving! she said does that mean you don't want the cheese dip? I can tell you we will never go back or recommend this place. I have been in their loyalty club also. Terrible service and the food has always been hit or miss! Found a delicious place close by with excellent fresh food and great service! read more

I want to start this off by saying that we had Mexican food the night before and still came to this place to try for the first time because of the pictures of the food and the reviews. Now on with my review. The food was cooked to perfection, very fresh and fantastically seasoned!! The pico was so fresh that it seemed like they make it to order!! The service was impeccable as everyone that worked there were like worker bees. Even the owner was working behind the bar, taking orders to patrons and cleaning tables. They were all over the restaurant keeping customers happy/serviced and turning their tables as quickly as possible. The decor is cool and a little different, the ceiling has an upside down garden which is a cool concept to look at. The rest of the restaurant is decorated in the typical Mexican heritage decor with a more agave homage read more

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This is a review for the new Que Bueno in Lexington. We ordered the house Margarita and a Salty Paloma with ChoriQueso dip appetizer. They offer complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is fresh homemade with chunks of onion and peppers. Both drinks were great (the Paloma was as good as any in Columbia) and the dip was good. I ordered the Birria with rice--one of the best in Columbia. My wife ordered a Beef Burrito and Refried Beans. She loved it. There is a beautiful patio and parking in the rear. The front is limited to about eight parking places. read more

Que Bueno Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

They did not receive my online order. They then promised to have my order ready in 10-15 minutes; it took 30. One of the entrees was wrong and two of the entrees were missing tortillas. A comedy of errors. Won't be back. read more

One of our favorite places! The staff is attentive and very nice. I love the people, and that, for us, is a huge factor in the dining experience. The chimichangas are great (but I often do ask for extra sour cream). read more

Great little Mexican restaurant. Standard menu items. All fresh and quick service. Our new go to place for a quick mex fix

We had a party of five for a Saturday afternoon lunch. Took a while to get seated not because seats were unavailable, but there was no greeter. Once we were seated and offered the menu, the pickings were few and far between. The quesadillas were very thin and short on the cheese while the vegetarian burritos really had no taste to them. During the course of the meal , nobody came to check on us to see if we need a drink refills nor chip refills. read more

Que Bueno moved into the old Comfort Scratch Kitchen location which is generally hard to find but I recommend putting in the effort to get here. The atmosphere was bright, happy and relaxing. The service was spot on with tons of attentiveness even mid-afternoon. We spoke to the owners and they seem to be very nice people. We ordered the Quesabirria and Que Bueno Chicken. The quesa birrias were basically birrias tacos with an amazing sauce and the owner brought out a special hot sauce for added flavor. The Que Bueno chicken was amazingly tender and flavorful. The best item was the Diablo margarita made with top shelf habanero tequila. We look forward to our next visit hopefully with all of our friends. read more

This place is amazing! Great atmosphere, music, service, FOOD, drinks! Food was incredible and the service was pristine! Highly recommend and definitely will be coming here regularly! read more

Love this place! Great customer service, fresh food. The drinks Alex can make behind the bar are amazing. Please come by check them out and support our local owned businesses ! read more

As someone who has tried birria tacos from a variety of restaurants, they have the best. They were big, flavorful, and packed with meat and cheese. The entree also came with rice unlike any other place. I definitely recommend. read more

Fantastic margaritas, most friendly wait staff/bar tenders AND owners. The mojo shrimp and onions was hands down the most fresh and well seasoned than other versions...excellent fresh garlic touch. Highest recommendation read more

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We miss our Tex Mex, so we came here after seeing it as we drove into town. The staff was friendly and seated us quickly - food was good - I had steak fajitas and my husband had the burrito and side taco. Plenty of food. The queso had good flavor, still a little runnier than we're used to. Guacamole was good. We noticed a manager was keeping tabs on the staff - ensured prompt service! Veggies in salad were fresh - I can't stand brown lettuce that no one would serve to their mother being served to me! Looking forward to being out on the patio in warmer weather. read more

I have to say it was within 2 weeks of opening. Order a margarita with Don Julio, it was pretty tasteless. The fajita nachos were good, the salsa was pretty bland. Would try again bug maybe on a weeknight. read more

Amazing great food amazing employees and is reasonable price very much would recommend would give more stores if I could.

food: starter chips were not crunchy and was chewy. spicy salsa was sour and not good taste. cheese dio and regular salsa were good. taco salad was good. since they were out of black beans and they said it will take an hour to make new beans, i had to cancel my order, wait for my family members to finish their dinner and eat later. restaurant that cannot plan to have enough black beans available for customers! read more