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San Jose

3.1 (60 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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SAN JOSE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Steak Ranchero
Quintin M.

I don't recommend this business. It's small , dilapidated, and the food was just okay. I didn't have a really positive experience and the server was sub bar of what a server should be. I didn't see the owner of the establishment, and workers weren't very friendly. I wouldn't recommend this location.

B. Chalupa, Bean Burrito & Quesadilla Combo
Emily B.

The food was pretty good! At first, I was a little skeptical because the only salsa they brought out was a non-spicy tomato sauce, but luckily, we were able to get a hot and spicy salsa! When my mom asked for a pitcher of margarita, they could only give us a frozen margarita, so we did that. My mom said it was a little different from a margarita and that it had a mango taste to it, but that it was good nonetheless. When our food was brought, it was delicious! I got the vegetarian B combo, with a bean burrito, a chalupa, and a quesadilla. The staff all had masks, tables were blocked off, and outdoor seating is offered.

Mitch R.

Great. Authentic Mexican food right off Interstate if you're passing through the area and looking for food served quickly. Very authentic and the place is Rich with ambiance. Food has incredible taste and is presented with care for a great dish ever time.

Carnitas. Photo does not do them justice. Fantastic!
Mia G.

New favorite Mexican restaurant! Just had a fantastic meal (carnitas) sitting outside with my boyfriend. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals (think he got the chicken quesadillas) and beers (Dos Equis-been forever since we've had those) and the outside late-evening setting was perfect. Love love love. Service and server were on point. All around great experience. We'll obviously be back. Also I'm not sure Jimmy knows how reviews work- but I think he meant to give 5 stars, not 1.

Tacos with grilled chicken and Carne Asada.
Scott S.

Had lunch at San Jose's. We were greeted right away and had drink orders taken. We were given chips and salsa, but the salsa was the usual blended tomato stuff that seems to be popular around here. I asked the waiter if they had something better and hotter. He brought us some salsa verde, which is a tomatillo based green sauce. This sauce was way better. I ordered 2 tacos, one with chicken and one with Carne Asada, and rice and beans. All were good but not great. My wife also got tacos and my daughter a quesadilla. The said there food was good as well. Overall, this place is ok. The service was good and the restaurant clean. The food is good, but not great. I'm starting to wonder if I will find a really good Mexican restaurant anywhere in South Carolina.

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Food was delicious! The bar with sauces etc make the meal even better! Great view of the water and very friendly staff

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Excellent service and the food was very good. We had 32 ladies and they waited on individually and the food was fast

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They were okay. I got the Solo Mar. it was okay. I think it was a little over cooked. I did eat the whole thing tho

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La Cienega Mexican Grill and Seafood

La Cienega Mexican Grill and Seafood

4.5(174 reviews)
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One of my favorite spots in Columbia! I love that they have been able to expand so there is plenty…read moreof room. We were seated right away and greeted with chips and bean dip, which is delicious. They have a salsa bar with about 6 or more salsas people are able to choose from. The traditional salsa as well as the tomatillo salsa is my favorite. The ranch-style salsa is also one of my favorites. In addition to the salsas and bean dip, we also ordered queso, which is creamy and delicious. The grand margarita is amazing! Definitely will be my go to margarita here. They make it beautiful with the garnish. I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas. The chicken and steak were seasoned well, along with the vegetables, all of which were cooked to perfection. The rice and beans were delicious as well. I love how fresh everything is. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. The parking can get tight, but it's totally worth the wonderful experience.

Stopped by here with a colleague for dinner and so enjoyed the experience!…read more I arrived on a Wednesday evening just before 7pm and was able to be seated straight away. The parking lot was full (was able to park in the log of a a nearby business that was closed) but there's plenty of seating inside so even with the full lot, we were easily able to get a table. Our server greeted us straight away and brought water, chips, and bean dip. They also have a salsa bar where you can help yourself to salsa! For my cocktail, I got their oaxaca old fashioned. Which was a reposado twist on a traditional whiskey old fashioned. It was great! For a starter, in addition to chips, bean dip, and salsa, we ordered some of their queso, which was silky cheesy deliciousness. For my dinner, I got the #19--chile relleno, small cheese quesadilla, and mexican rice. The chile relleno was flavorful, delicious, and had just the right amount of heat. It had a lovely drizzle of their queso as well which was a nice addition. It was so good! The dining room is clean, brightly lit, and nicely decorated. Our server was friendly and attentive. Truly, a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Get to it!

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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.

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Manny's Shaved Ice N' Snacks

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4.9(70 reviews)
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14 years in business

I ordered an Oreo milk and a rum shaved ice. My husband's only complaint is he felt he had too much…read moreice in his milk with Oreo. For me I enjoyed the Ramen shaved ice. It was a good size portion. The lady that took my order was nice. I would purchase it again, I'd also consider trying a different flavor. They had so many.

We had spent all day having a play date at the zoo splash pad so off course we had to end our play…read moredate with some ice cream. My son wanted ice cream and my daughter was insistent we get shaved ice and when I was looking for local spots Mannys Shaved Ice had the best reviews in the area and they carried both ice cream and raspados ( aka shaved ice). I was going back and forth between Mannys and just an ice cream spot and I'm so glad we picked here. Mannys Shaved Ice will become a frequent spot for my family. We went in figured out what we wanted and were given a number for our table. Service was friendly, there was a lot of seating available inside but they also give you the option to bring your treats out to you at your car. They speak both English and Spanish here and have so many Hispanic snacks I was in heaven- from elotes to dorilocos, fruta picada, churros, aqua Fresca and of course they had the raspados and ice cream and much much more. My daughter and her besties actually ended up going with some colorful ice cream and even added sprinkles, my son went with the cafe caramel shaved ice and when I saw they had Fresa as con crema I had to get it. The portions were huge and everything was delicious, tasted exactly how I've come to love these treats and price was worth every penny- it was truly a steal. Will be back soon.

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