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    San Jose Mexican Restaurant

    3.9 (74 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    4 months ago

    A favorite of ours. Fast and friendly service. Food and drinks are always good. We'll be back for sure!

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    8 months ago

    Always friendly, always fast, always good food and cold beer, ha ha ha! Definitely one of my favorite Mexican restaurants.

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    2 years ago

    Love this Mexican restaurant, good quality food , great service and the portions are huge

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    2 years ago

    It's ok. Clean dining area. Basic Mexican food. Check out is slow at times. Staff ok. Prices reasonable

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    3 years ago

    Our second home for dinner. Never had a bad meal. Giant margaritas. Food is always amazing. Date night destination for us

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    3 years ago

    Great family restaurant. Food is always hot, fresh, and fasts. The staff is alway friendly. Relaxed atmosphere.

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    3 years ago

    The food is good,service is great unless you call for takeout then they never answer the phone, love the decor in the restaurant!

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    4 years ago

    Awesome, authentic Mexican. Great margaritas!! It tends to be really loud inside, but that's because so many people love going there!

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    4 years ago

    My favorite restaurant In Elgin! Great staff and amazing food hands down the best salsa

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    5 years ago

    Always friendly, fast and HOT food every time! I find myself craving what I ordered the last time it's that good!

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    Chavela's Mexican Restaurant - Cavella's Special

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    4.3(75 reviews)
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    My girlfriend and I had dinner last night and it was excellent, she told me that her bean burrito…read morewas the best , I had a chicken dish that's always good , the cheese dip is the best overall it was a great example!!

    This is the best Mexican you're going to find around Elgin, seriously dont waste time anywhere…read moreelse. This is NOT a chain, so you're getting some of the best home-cooked food. The staff and owners are AWSOME!! Super friendly, pleasantly attentive, and people who will remember you with a smile the next time you come in. Chavelas has it's own private parking along the side of their building. They offer limited seating outdoor (which is covered) and ample seating indoor with both booth, tabletop, and Bartop options. It's football season, but dont worry as Chavelas has several T.V.'s for your viewing pleasure throughout the restaraunt and at the bar. The restaraunt is always clean which is one thing I always admire about here, they truly care at Chavella's. Lets talk food!! Today I ordered the Chavella's Special which is "a little bit of everything"; absolutely hit the spot!! The menu has all your favorites and some new ones you didn't know about, but be sure to look at the "Specials board" at the front as you walk in. Chavella's offers your normal fountain drinks, Jarritos (my favorite), Horchata, and many others. The full bar can bring a smile as well whether it's a beer, Michelangelo, or their own Sangria!!! If you are loving the fall weather and are looking for soup try their Carne En Su Jugo, it's one of their specials and for a great reason. Ask for their "House hot sauce" if you want a bit more Ying; it's soooooooo goooooooooood and not overbearing. If you make it into South Carolina, and find yourself close to Elgin, be sure to make Chavella's one of your planned stops.

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    Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda - Taqueria

    Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda

    4.5(874 reviews)
    21.4 mi
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    Our Romeo lunch group went here for the first time today. We had seven of us, arrived at 11:15 and…read morewere immediately seated in a table for 8. The waitress took our order as soon as we walked in. She brought out chips and individual cups of salsa for each of us (the salsa was excellent with just the right amount of heat). Three of us ordered the #3 special (taco, enchilada and burrito), 1 ordered Fajitas, 1 order for #2 Lunch special(Taco and enchilada, one order the huge Cubana Torta. Service was very good. Food was great and authentic. The Cubana Torta is another thing in itself! Huge, with hot dogs sticking out the side and the kitchen sink ingredients on the inside. Freddie got half of it down and packed up the other half to take home to his wife. It's a cultural experience trying to eat the whole thing yourself. Since the last time I was here they have added a very nice outdoor covered area to the left of the restaurant...nicely decorated and a perfect place to enjoy Mexican food weather permitting!!! We'll definitely go back.

    This place holds up to the name…read more Authentic, fresh, and comforting. You can find all the classics you'd typically expect from a good Mexican food spot and more. Starting off with the chips, hand cut, and tasting very fresh with the salsa that was pretty ok. We tried the birria tacos which were fantastic. The consume was on point. We also tried the Real Mexico Enchiladas with rice and beans. The rice and beans were actually really good unlike most spots. Sopa was great. We also got to try the chicken finger plate for the kids and couldn't help but notice the chicken and fries were actually solid. All in all Real Mexico lives up to the hype and is a spot that I'd come back to next time I'm in the mood for any Mexican cravings.

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    San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Chimichanga

    San Jose Mexican Restaurant

    3.5(52 reviews)
    11.4 mi
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    Ate here as it was walking distance from my hotel. Saw some decent reviews and thought I'd give it…read morea try. I will start by saying the place was clean, plenty of seating and friendly staff. As I walked in I noticed a bar area to the left which had a little crowd in it (big night for sports on tv). I sat at my table and was quickly brought chips and salsa. Average for both. Interesting that there wasn't any salt or hotter sauce on the table. Had to ask for it. I ordered my typical "new Mexican restaurant"meal of a taco/enchilada/chili rellano. This plate is what I compare all Mexican restaurants by. First flaw was that they only had ground beef or chicken. Better Mexican restaurants have multiple choices for these. The taco came out with ground beef, some lettuce and cheese. It tasted fine. The enchilada was basically ground beef wrapped in a corn tortilla with some sauce on it. Again, just ok. For some reason Carolinians think a chili rellano is beef and melted cheese with a small portion of a pepper mixed in. This is far from what I am expecting. I would say the food was ok but not on my "must try again" list. Honestly if it wasn't for just enjoying sitting in there after a long day I'd just assume be eating Taco Bell. The margarita here was good and that helped!

    We love this place. The food is straight up authentic and coming from Arizona, I was quite amazed…read morehow good the everything was. Christian was totally perfect at his job. My Mexican shrimp cocktail had huge pieces of shrimp and avocado in a delicious sauce. So amazing. Sangria was delicious. Perfect experience.Did not expect the perfect Southwest experience in Blythewood Sc but was proved wrong. Now you know why you can't get into their parking lot.

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