San Jose Mexican Restaurant

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.

Cavella Special "A little bit of everything"

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Casa Maria

4.6(40 reviews)

0.2 mi

4.5 stars. The food was solid overall. I tried the Carne Asada Hondureña, and it was a nice taste…read moreof Honduras in South Carolina. The Carne Asada was a bit stringy and harder to cut with the regular table knife, but the flavor was good. Service was good, and the restaurant itself had an open feel and was fairly relaxed for lunch. I would return, and I think I would try something from the Mexican Food side of the menu.

Mi Casa Latina (previously Casa Maria) offers a delicious and authentic blend of Honduran and…read moreMexican cuisine. The staff is incredibly welcoming, and the food consistently impresses--with flavors that stand out and prices that are very reasonable. If you're looking for a fresh take on traditional Latin fare, I highly recommend giving them a try. You won't be disappointed.

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La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

3.0(67 reviews)

12.5 mi

I have been wanting to eat at La Fiesta since I moved to Camden in May, but I had not been able to…read moremake it. (I do not currently drive at this point in my life and depend on others to get around.) I have talked abut it with friends ad they both gave it rave reviews. So I was pretty surprised to come to Yelp and see this place is getting 2.9 stars out of five. This does not jive with conversations I have had with friends both in everyday life or on Facebook. Pretty much all of them sag the praises of La Fiesta. I do not consider myself a foodie. I am neither a connoisseur of food nor drink. I just like what I like and typically it is America South food. Steak and potatoes, BBQ, fried seafood and chicken. Especially chicken. But I also love a good taco salad and that is what I got when I went to La Fiesta. A very good taco salad. Very tasty and at a good price. My cell phone photo of it did not do it justice, so I kept it to myself. The taco shell was very crispy ad finished the salad off nicely. If I had one complaint about it, it could have been slightly bigger. I felt like I was still hungry when I was finished and I typically do not have a bog appetite.

The food , margaritas are awful , when I finished eating went to pay and that was weird , I keep…read moretrying the place and they always get my bill mixed up , never go on a Friday if they have a band it's crazy !!!

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Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda

4.5(874 reviews)

21.4 mi

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.

Wall mural

Fajitas Monterrey

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New sign same great spot!

Salud

4.3(208 reviews)

11.7 mi

Wow!!! Everything here was absolutely mouth-watering!!! The Carne Rellena appetizer was SOOOO good…read moreand an excellent suggestion from our server. We also got the enchiladas verde and the Burrito Califas with Carne Asada. And, for dessert, the strawberry fried cheesecake bites. We celebrated our 23rd anniversary here and the ambiance was absolutely perfect. Muy bueno, Salud!!!

Beautiful, eclectic decor. Awesome cocktails. Superb service . Mexican food, , great salads really…read moresomething for everyone. Definitely worth checking out.

Chorizo queso and a palomo drink.

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Mango Loca

Yucatan

3.7(116 reviews)

27.2 mi

Just got into Sumter visiting family for the holiday and we decided to stop in for an easy dinner…read more Decided to order the chicken fajitas that arrived sizzling with well-seasoned strips of chicken, onions, and peppers--good on the eyes and the taste buds. Their grilled chicken enchiladas were equally good, smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce and topped with just the right amount of melted cheese Don't miss the tostadas. Each crispy shell was stacked high with fresh toppings and packed with a satisfying crunch. And for those who love traditional flavors, the beef tacos were perfectly seasoned, making them a definite must-try From start to finish, everything was delivered a delicious, authentic Mexican dining experience. Highly recommend!

Started of with chips. Paid extra for the white sauce and Spinach dip. Neither were any good but…read moreSpinach dip was very disgusting. Like wise the entrees were bland, typical Mexican restaurant. same ole same ole. Our server had no time for us as he must of had a dozen tables. Never again this place. Describe in one word. Yuck

Front of restaurant

Chicken with green sauce and rice.

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Chicken fajitas

Moctezumas Taqueria

4.0(230 reviews)

16.4 mi

Great service, food, drinks and live music. What else could you ask for. The restaurant was very…read moreclean and a nice atmosphere.

I visited Moctezumas for the first time tonight. The food is authentic and excellent and the…read moreservice is great. The interior is classic Mexican. I had the carnitas dinner and elites to start. Both were top notch. I highly recommend them.

Chicken Mole street corn and Blue Lagoon margarita

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Inside. Bit small but delicious!

El Salto Mexican Cuisine

4.4(68 reviews)

9.0 mi

Best Mexican food I've found here yet. Wonderful friendly service. We'll be back over and over…read moreagain. Our favorite place.

A great choice for Mexican. The inside is nice and more spacious than I expected. They do have…read morehappy hour specials. The food is seasoned well and the portions are great. The margaritas were pretty decent too. The service was good and efficient. Overall, a really good experience and I would definitely return.

Chili verde

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El Paso Tacos & Tequila

3.7(41 reviews)

30.9 mi

We ate here while visiting family in Sumpter, SC. Our server was very nice and was attentive. The…read moreambiance was cool and clean with the normal decor of a Mexican restaurant. Everything was delicious especially the awesome Taco Salad & the Queso Dip. I have never had so much meat in a Taco Salad so it was different and delicious.

This is our go to Mexican or TexMex restaurant in town. My menu selection is anything Locos. Nachos…read moreor Burrito both are perfect. While the latter could use more bean soup with beans, it's pretty good nonetheless less. Highly recommend!

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Organic margarita

San Jose Mexican Restaurant

3.5(52 reviews)

11.4 mi

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.