I thoroughly enjoyed the Mexican food here I had a burrito which was humongous and my daughter had empanadas and I don't know how fresh the food is here but is sure dang tasted fresh it was very tasty and wonderful to eat. My two youngest girls had just chicken tenders and fries they tasted good but as for the Mexican food yes it is definitely good I just came from a spot in Fayetteville North Carolina and that Mexican food wasn't even as close too the great tasting food here so yes I highly recommend this spot read more

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This place is called the Sombrero Restaurant here, the Sombrero Room at the physical South of the Border Location, and does not even exist on the physical South of the Border Website. However it is fully open and ready to welcome visitors. The iconic soup and salad bar is not currently being offered so be aware of that fact when you make your visit. The staff seemed confused the entire time during our visit. We heard it was reported food was served to a table when it hadn't even been made yet so that was something. As for the food it's made with cheap quality ingredients that fail to satisfy. It always gave every single person in my traveling party a stomach ache. Very fun for a road trip! read more

Tourist road side attraction with good food. I was zipping down the highway and my friend was dying to stop there for breakfast, so we did. When we got there we were the only table in the room, a bit concerning. However, soon after there was a steady stream of people coming in. I had the two egg with meat meal and it was delicious. The bacon had an amazing flavor, as did the sausage. The eggs were eggs, but the nest thing, they had tater tots as a side. Yahoo! My friend had the Mexican omelette and she loved it. Not sure the next time I'll be passing through the area, but if I am, I'll stop in again. read more

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I feel like Yelp saved me on this one. I was here staying and when you stay at South of the Border you get 20% off at the Sombrero Restaurant so basically, "when in Rome". I sit down, pull up, Yelp and see all the negative reviews... But then I think, "I will figure something out" I look at the menu at a place called the Sombrero Restaurant and wonder why there are no Mexican options. Why then the entire property is built on a man named Pedro can't I order a taco or nachos?? Literally the menu is full of burgers, hot dogs, and other sandwiches. I ordered a strawberry Paloma which I will say was good. and at the last minute just ordered some mozzarella sticks because I felt like i needed to order something. And honestly, they were good too, i can't lie. But the crazy thing is with tip i still spent like $25. How in the world? And for ambiance? There is none. It's so lackluster inside. Like a doctor's office waiting room has better vibes than inside of this place. I did see the salad bar off to the side but that was a definite no for me. Thanks to Yelp for saving me a few bucks but I do have to give the restaurant credit because the waitress I had was very friendly and attentive and even if the theme doesn't match the food and all of that, the staff here was still great. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

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We stopped in with couple of kids for dinner. Waitress / server very nice. Food good and enough. Inside was clean. Seats could be upgraded is my only minor issue. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Pretty neat place - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

Only got 1 star thanks to serving alcohol otherwise it'd be a 0. Do you like microwave food? Old and melty salad bar? Canned soup? How about a new word in your vocabulary: una-cheese.... Reminiscent of unabrow without the hair. . read more

Food is all frozen processed food, not fresh prep... was expecting Mexican food all American food, husband got a burrito and it had no flavor to it and gave him a stomach afterwards. I got the turkey club sandwich on sourdough bread... it was regular sliced bread that I would have at home... it was not good at all. Very disappointing for a south of the board stop... won't happen again! read more

The grilled chicken sando was very good and filling. Service was great, it was touristy at best but it the SOB.

Don't let the name fool you. It is American food, not Mexican food. The food was pretty good. Bailey was our waitress. She was pleasant, smiling, and polite. read more

First time here today (Sept 10 2023)... I was very pleased with my visit and the food was very good and the employees are very friendly and accommodating. I had two eggs and bacon with toast and grits. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

Food is decent would like more of a variety. Nice little salad bar. Service is hit or miss sometimes. A little Slow tonight breakfast was good the other day. Newly remodeled read more

Dis. Gus. Ting. Never. Ever. Again. It was flies galore and those raggedy workers could care less. Not worth eating at this place at all. Waste of money. read more

We had not been to South of the Border in more than 30 years. Being so close to it on our way north, and being lunchtime, we had to stop. In the past, we shopped only. This was our first time eating in the restaurant. We learned that this restaurant was built on the Drive-In spot, so we could not have eaten here 30 years ago. During the pandemic, masks were required for staff and patrons. Social distancing was enforced, and there was no salad bar. Menus were disposable, too. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. Only Pepsi products were served, Husband prefers Coke, but he got a Diet Pepsi. I got the tap water, which was cold and good. I ordered the Taco Salad. Husband got the chopped steak with fries and corn. Our utensils came prepackaged - napkin, fork, knife and spoon with salt and pepper. We liked the Mexican music and kitschy decor, especially the stained glass lampshades. The bathrooms were labeled hombres and senoritas. In the bathroom, the ceramic sinks had fish or hacienda scenes. Sweet! Our food was very good and filling. The chopped steak was cooked perfectly, and the taco meat was endless. As for the cost of our meal, it was reasonable. The quality of food was also better than most fast food restaurants. We were satisfied! read more

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I work in the area close to the Sombrero restaurant & decided to call & place a 2go order. The lady on the phone said I had to come in aplce my order. I drive down there, walked in & told the host I wanted to place a 2go order & he told me they don't do that. I told him that I had just talked to a lady on the phone & what she had told me. PROBABLY won't be goin back..... read more

An unexpectedly delightful breakfast! The omelette were delicious! Brandy was friendly attentive and efficient The art work all around even extends to the beautiful ceramic sinks in the bathrooms. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Name of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

"Sombrero" is clearly designed to be a Mexican restaurant but instead only offers "American" cuisine (read: frozen onion rings, sad burgers, and watery sweet tea). It was a triple whammy of disappointment that I won't be over anytime soon. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Splashy standee - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

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Okay I get it... blah blah not authentic... but let me set the scene for you... it's a cold night when we braved to emerge from the campground to take in all the glory that is South of the Border... how could we have known with a giant neon sign of the beloved Pedro that our gastrointestinal systems were in for quite an event... our expectations were low as were the number of people in the restaurant... we went to the cashier and asked to be seated, the cashier pointed inside and told us to follow the hostess... the hostess upon seeing us SPRINTED out of sight... THE GAME IS AFOOT! After a brisk ten steps we caught up to her (this place isn't very big) and secured what I only could describe as a retired Jenga set... luckily a wayward block of wood steadied our malfunctioning table... Our waitress was attentive but a bit on the quite side... paper menus were distributed and the drink orders taken... BTW who serves Icehouse as a beer option? Not knocking it... but wow! Opted for Diet Pepsi and sweet tea for the Mrs... We ordered the most popular app in Latin America... cheese sticks... I ordered the Burritos Deluxe both with beef, the Mrs ordered the chimichangas... both beef as well... Approx 40 minutes later after watching a large party who got there after us and getting their food quickly all while downing round after round of Corona (for the sake of this story I wish they were swilling the afore mentioned Icehouse) we finally got our food! The burritos tasted like I made them... and before you think that's a good thing, trust me, it's not... they were edible and I was hungry, so in the mouth hole they went... The chimichangas for the Mrs were not as good, its as if I had also made those too, again not a good thing... plus she got one chicken and one beef instead of both beef like she ordered, but it did not affect the taste as both of them were awful All in all as much as I love the quirky South of the Border, I did not love this meal... if you are starving then by all means good luck, but just be aware you may be in a campground bathroom stall writing a similar review, lamenting your poor life choice read more

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The decor has been nicely updated. Staff is not the friendliest just ok. We did not eat because they had nothing Mexican on the menu. Sunday is alcohol free day as well in SC. Two strikes - see ya. Return? Most likely not read more

This place is pathetic and depressing. Save your time and money and go somewhere else. We asked leaving guests how the food was, and they replied the burger was ok... We wondered but went in anyways. The menu has nothing Mexican about it. Burgers, fries, chicken wings...the usual fried stuff. No queso, tacos or anything else that you would expect in a Mexican restaurant. Despite the uninviting ambience, the staff seems equally depressed. Sorry, but this is a shame! If I could, I would give 0 stars... read more

Walked in and immediately got a concerning vibe. The hostess seemed unenthusiastic that we even wanted a table. She barely spoke to us and was completely acting like we were invisible. Once seated we looked through the menu and was surprised to see NO TACOS on the menu. With a name like Sombreros at South Of The Boarder we somewhat expected Mexican. Unfortunately not the experience we were hoping for. read more

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The food was horrible. Steak was just fat and disgusting over all. Broccoli was overcooked and mashed. Tried to talk to manager but my complaint was fully ignored and dismissed. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Overcooked broccoli - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

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We have stayed at SOB on many occasions and find the motel pleasant and clean. However, today we ate at the sombrero restaurant and we're very disappointed. The salad bar was decent, but an order of grisly ribs doused in BBQ sauce and the overly exaggerated "big" burger were not up to par...even by McDonald's or golden corral standards. And the price? $48 plus tip. SOB should capitalize on all of their "Mexican" advertising that you see for miles and miles along I-95 and invest in a good Mexican restaurant instead of relying strictly on drive-by tourist traffic read more

They were not remotely busy. I saw ZERO customers and I was refused service for NOT wearing a mask. I have never been refused service. The should offer masks if One is required to be-seated only to promptly remove it. I will NEVER go back. Silly people. Guess they don't need any patrons, money or good reviews. SMH read more

Wow. And not a good wow. I want to start by saying I'm not one of those types that only reviews when I have a bad experience so this is an honest review. This place is Horrible. If I could give it less than a star I would. First we were directed towards our table. There were about 15 other empty tables in the resturant but we had to wait awkwardly for 3 minutes beside people trying to eat while they cleaned off this particular table. After being seated the waitress came and set our silverware down on the table. She set it down touching the part that we would be eating with. Yes, she was holding the silverware on the eating side. We didnt feel safe ordering Mexican food so we ordered a burger and a club sandwich. After waiting for 50 minutes we asked for a refund (we had already paid) and left. Horrible. Please do not go. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

LOL, what are you people expecting?! This is a brightly colored tourist stop for those on the road to stop off, have a little fun, refuel and move on. The guy named the Spanish caricature after a Mexican migrant worker he brought over and dubbed him Pedro. (Actually there were two of them, Pedro and Pancho (really?) and they collectively called them Pedro.) So, if you are thinking you can get great Mexican food, just remember you are in the South. (There actually looked like some authentic places along the highway in the smaller towns, but clearly for the more adventurous.) The portion size is decent, the prices reasonable and the service friendly. What more can you ask for. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - lit up at night - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

The bbq sandwich was a good choice, I do recommend this business. *IT IS NOT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT* the employees were very nice, the restaurant looked very pleasant and peaceful. Looks like they recently remodeled the restaurant. read more

Disclaimer: South of the Border is quite possibly the king of cheesy roadside attractions. You'll understand as you peruse the shops, you feel like you're walking through a novelty catalog. Second disclaimer: with the above in mind, DO NOT expect to have anything remotely resembling authentic Mexican food while you're here. If Taco Bell and Taco Bueno wanted to get together and make a crappy Mexican version of Ryan's or Furr's Cafeteria, this is it. We are seasoned connoisseurs of roadside oddities, so we are prepared for train wrecks, and seek them out for entertainment religiously. *Famlies, the staff here is friendly and your very picky toddler will probably eat anything off this menu. The food sucks, but you get a good amount of it. Your tortilla chips taste like Dollar Store Tostitos knock-offs, and the salsa tastes like Pace Picante sauce. The chicken quesadilla was prepared with lettuce and tomato before it was cooked, but the most entertaining part of our dining experience was seeing other diners' reactions to...everything. The table next to us asked for queso, and the waitress politely said that she didn't know what it was. The Hispanic family across from us looked like someone told them that Santa wasn't real, as their food was served at their table. Why just two stars if we were so entertained? This place is kinda like Dick's Last Resort. You don't go here for the food, you go to be entertained, but the entertainment doesn't come from the staff, it's in the sad, disappointed faces of the other patrons. We will totally return for this very purpose. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

Got a 10 oz steak and ordered medium well but came out raw. Once it was corrected, it was excellent! It came with peas but they never drained it. I told the waitress and she asked if I should swap it out. No, as a waitress you should see it was soaking in water and ask the cook to drain it! Mashed potatoes were good and the home made soup was excellent. Ordered a hot dog but it was way too salty! Thank god the steak was good and enough to give some to my friend. Also, if you want fried chicken, they told me 25 minutes for that. read more

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I've waited 30 years since I first saw South Of The Border in 1990 on my way from Miami to Montreal to finally make it to this road side diversion. After reading all the sour reviews about The Sombrero Room, I braced myself for a no bueno food fiesta. But man, not to dump on my fellow Yelperos, but come on.... lighten up señores! I mean, really! Ok so this is not gourmet Mexican fare, but this compound is clearly kitsch, and your expectations should be appropriately in check. We're in the middle of the Covid pandemic so the room was pretty vacant, as was the staff. The cashier did double duty as hostess, there was one server, one lady busing tables and I don't know how many mariachis minding the kitchen. By its appearance, and by that I mean it's design, the place was probably last renovated in the 70s or 80s and oozed nostalgia. But I'll say this, it was immaculately clean. I went to use the restroom and was pleasantly surprised by its "spotless" condition and fresh sent. Trips to bathroom at the Delano and Ritz Carlton hotels in South Beach have left me more pissed off than relieved on some festive nights. The restaurant took all necessary precautions to look after their patrons during the pandemic, from masked staffers to throw-away menus, all the way to our disposable, sealed utensils, or as our server referred to them "chop sticks". Incidentally, Sharon, our southern belle server, was a charmer with a sharp wit and treated us as if we were dining in her Mexican hacienda. She was half the fun. I ordered the beef chimichangas and my partner the beef, chicken and bean enchiladas. They were mindfully plated with portions of arroz mejicano, refried beans with cheese, and ramekins of sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomatoes. Portions were almost enough for two and the prices about half of what some pendejos charge at their high-brow Mexican mansions. To the food. It was good. But just the same way you don't go to Burger King expecting a Wagyu burger from Wolfgang Puck's, don't expect to come to this Sombrero expecting an Elizabethan head piece. Listen to me bro, the food is good. Plain and simple. It tasted good, and after eight and a half hours of driving, I was happy to sit and have a good meal, at a decent price, with a hospitable staff someplace other than a rest stop that looked the same as the one I walked into 500 miles ago. In summation, I'll very happily come here again and next time I'll make room on my schedule for a little after dinner siesta. "Stay happy my friends!" read more

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If you're going to eat at the Sombrero Restaurant to say you've eaten at South of the Border, don't waste your time. I should have read the reviews before eating here but since we were spending the night, it was within walking distance of our room. Kids burgers for my twins, a beef taco meal for my oldest daughter and a Chimichanga meal for me. Soft drinks, water and a Michelob Ultra for me. Total check was $40.31, including tax, but not tip. Our server was friendly and polite, but also seemed to double as the cleaning crew. Following our order, she began mopping the restaurant - including the area by our table - with a strong disinfectant type cleaner. It was only when I mentioned to her that my daughter was irritated by the smell did she stop. Food came and the kids burgers were overcooked. Tacos and Chimichanga had no taste. Our server brought over hot sauce and sour cream in mini plastic cups upon complaint. We weren't seated far from the salad bar - flies and all. After a long day on the road, I inquired about an adult beverage. With the exception of beer and wine, the Sombrero Restaurant had very little to chose from. Most of the drinks I ordered - such as a Bacardi and Coke or a Mojito - were not available. I was able to order a Michelob Ultra, but had to pick it up at the bar. Speaking of the bar, there were several travel size bottles of liquor adorning the wall. Strange that an actual bar would serve hard liquor in it's most expensive format. Pure tourist trap is the Sombrero Restaurant. With the exception of two other tables, this place was empty. I'm not sure why it took 25 minutes for our food to arrive given these circumstances. William E. Lewis, Jr. Cooper City, Florida. read more

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One of the original parts of the "South of the Border" complex, the Sombrero is handling the "new normal" with aplomb. They enforce social distances by closing every other booth/table. The staff follows current guidelines by wearing masks and gloves, and also requires mask wear by customers. The disposable menus are printed up with the full menu of the restaurant with no omissions. Our server was quite cheerful and obviously glad to have us there. The food was delicious and generously priced. A full lunch cost maybe $20 for two of us. We were glad for the semi-enclosed booth. We enjoyed the bit of privacy as we took a break from the road on a sweltering day. Easy to get in and out, with plenty of parking, this place is a must stop when rolling North or South. They are motorcycle friendly, with a nice paced level parking area. read more

Ordered a HALF pound burger got more from BK also ordered ribs they were so grizzly I didn't eat any of them. The only positive point was the salad bar for one trip is 4.95 the uneatable ribs were 22.95 so my food I DIDNT EAT COST ME almost 30.00 for a single meal. I come here often at least once or twice a month as I travel from the south up to the north east and I can definitely tell you I will never return to this restaurant server was wonderful but food THUMBS DOWN read more

We stopped at this restaurant because we wanted Mexican food. Everything about this place screamed that it was a Mexican restaurant...except the menu. It was incredibly disappointing to find zero Mexican food at a restaurant that is named "Sombrero ". Fool me once, but not twice. We won't be back. read more

Sombrero Restaurant - We came to this restaurant for no Mexican food, So I got a Reuben sandwich and my dad got chili. - Mexican Near Me - Hamer, South Carolina

Literally waited 2 hours for our food and it was nothing to write home about. Was extremely disappointed and the worst part was is they blamed our order taking forever he to a grilled cheese sandwich for our 3 year old. read more

Food was horrible. Chicken sandwich was like eating a flip flop. Soda was flat as a road frog.

The food was exactly what we needed- fast quality meal. Phenomenal service. Amy was a sweetheart and any of you would be lucky to meet her acquaintance. She's filled with laughter and really knows the history of the area and we had a great time tonight. #ThatGingerAleHasASpicyAftertasteLikeSheSaid! read more

This restaurant sucked ass . We went in and set down waited for fucking ever on somebody to wait on us then when they finally did they only took my drink order ignored my wife like she wasn't even sitting across from me at table in all her colorful colors she likes, I had ask are you doing take my wife's drink order then we waited forever again in drinks to the point we walked the fuck out. If I could give it negative stars I would! read more

Pitiful. A Mexican restaurant without Mexican food. Waitress said she thought they quit serving Mexican food last May. Food mediocre. Husband got the salad bar as he had wanted Mexican food but none to be had. So disappointing he stated. I ordered the fried chicken and an up charge of almost 2 bucks for all white meat. Extremely small breast. Really no taste to the chicken either. Broccoli was COLD. Chicken and seasoned fries were hot. When we paid for meal worker asked how was your meal. We both told her very unsatisfactory. I stated will we not be back. So sad. Last year we stopped here and had a good Mexican meal. What is the point of South of the Border without Mexican food? read more

I think a lot of the negative reviews are a bit nitpicky here. It's an old restaurant, and hasn't been remodeled much... but do you go to a restaurant in a giant tacky roadside America landmark to look at the light fixtures? So let's talk about what's important... the food was good, and the waitress (Amy) was TERRIFIC and everything was clean... was it a five star high end Mexican restaurant? Not at all, but it was way better than Taco Bell. The servings were a good size, especially for the money. The selection was good as well. The fact that this restaurant (as well as everything else at South of the Border) isn't modern is a big part of the attraction. read more

Only a one because I can't give it a zero. Worst service in the world. We waited almost an hour and it our order still came out wrong. They blamed it on fresh cook. The tacos are amazing, but, I still don't recommend. Find a food truck. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL!!! read more