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    Tios Mexican Cafe

    2.9 (160 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TIOS MEXICAN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mango margarita
    Christian S.

    Tios is cool little college spot with some good food! The queso and chips are always a go to appetizer. The margaritas were really good, I really enjoyed the mango one. On Tuesdays they have the Tio tacos for 2.99 each. We got three of those, the salmon taco and the street tacos. All were pretty good and filling. Service was good and quick for a busy night.

    Derek N.

    It wasn't great. They serve cold chips, which I don't really understand. It was almost like they went to the store, bought a bag of Tostitos chips, and dumped them into a bowl. The fries were not very good either, and the taco was alright, yet below average. The margarita was pretty good, and the waiter was a cool guy. Probably won't go again though.

    Southwest Burrito bowl, carnitas taco
    Xan S.

    I actually think Tios is the best Tex-Mex in Columbia, with fair prices to boot. Their tacos are great with a wide variety and vegan and vegetarian selections available. I recently discovered the burrito bowl. I decided to leave a review while I was enjoying this amazing combination of textures and flavors in the burrito bowl, chewy, crunchy, soft, pineapple, avocados, corn. It all just blended together very nicely. There is a piece of perfectly grilled mahi-mahi on top, too, underneath the lettuce that I had added. .In the photo, you can also see what's left of my partner's pork Carnitas taco set. To top it all off, they have good prices on drinks, What and daily specials.

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    Della L.

    Good drinks very very basic food! Considered Tex mex was the explanation we were given. Chips aren't even fried in house. Pineapple pork tacos were good. Burrito bowl very mushy. Service was ok.

    Homemade Brownie Sundae
    Anu S.

    Every time we visit, this place has a different policy. The first 2 times, chips and salsa were complimentary. The next, they weren't, and I don't understand and why! The food isn't great, the place isn't near, and BEWARE of the cash discount policy! They don't disclose it first on the bill and when they swipe your card, add extra for non-cash payment. This is their cash discount policy apparently. Ordered a brownie with ice cream and the ice cream was melted by the time it got to the table. Dont recommend this place.

    steak tacos
    Michelle L.

    Amazing every time. 10/10. My wife and I love the classic margs-raspberry is a show stopper. We've only ever found ourselves enjoying the tacos, but they never fail to disappoint. Definitely a must try hot spot if you're in the area looking for a margarita tower. Also, if you sit close enough to the bar, people will probably send you drinks.

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    10 months ago

    Jennifer and Kelly were the best from the moment we walked in the door! we were given great recommendations that gave us a 10/10 experience!

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    Fish tacos were AMAZING!!! Most definitely get a margarita tower. Lol and salsa was good too ! Definitely going back!

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    Came to Tios just to sit for 20 minutes and be told they were closing early due to slow traffic during the day... very disappointed.

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    Really good authentic food. Great chips and salsa! The service was very good and my kind of music.

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    A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen - Spare Ribs with brown rice, cabbage, and collards

    A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen

    4.6(338 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    The food was so good! We ordered a ton of different things to try. We tried the Bacon Ranch chicken…read moresandwich and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. The chicken was nice and crispy. The Nashville Hot was our favorite, especially dipped in their homemade ranch. We also ordered the red beans, brown rice/wild rice combo, candied yams, cornbread dressing w/ gravy, mac and cheese, purple cabbage, and collard greens. Everything was exceptional. Absolutely loved the cornbread dressing w/gravy, and the mac and cheese is probably the best I've ever had. The BBQ ribs were so good too! I was impressed with how authentic the texture was to the real thing. I was so sad that their dessert was sold out. Their banana pudding and red velvet cake both sounded good. Maybe next time! The service was great. Their website is easy to navigate and order off of. Appreciated the text updates. The gentleman at the front counter was really sweet too. I'll definitely be going back if I'm ever in Columbia, SC again.

    The food and desserts are always fresh, hot, and delicious. The service is so sweet. They treat you…read morelike family. It is takeout only. Ambiance is a soulful experience brings happiness and peace. Close to the hospital, downtown, and USC. I will definitely be back.

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    A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen - Banana pudding, Red velvet cake, strawberry cake, birthday cake, chocolate cake, peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies and more..

    Banana pudding, Red velvet cake, strawberry cake, birthday cake, chocolate cake, peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies and more..

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    The Reizod Vegan Experience - Philly Cheezste'ak with Two Sides-Delicious My Mom and I Devoured it!

    The Reizod Vegan Experience

    4.4(119 reviews)
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    Absolutely fantastic food. Took a party of 7 for dinner and took up half the seating. We all…read moreordered different things and tasted each others plus appetizers and dessert. It was all excellent, truly. The group included two vegans and one vegetarian, with the other four omnivores. No one was disappointed. We tried the Jambalaya Pasta with sausage and chicken, couple of burgers, the spicy chicken, the Jerk chicken, the crab and shrimp pasta (divine), and sides of fried okra, sweet potato fries, brussel sprouts, plantains... amazing. The appetizers were very very good: spring rolls and cauliflower bites. The desserts also excellent. The service was friendly and relaxed. Made to order, not fast food, and we felt welcome to hang out and chat. There isn't a great deal of space and the style of the seating is pretty minimal. Threw me back to my NYU student days and the amazing zen Buddhist minimalist restaurant in the west village I frequented... No complaints even from the omnivores. We cleaned our plates and talked about how good it was on the ride home!! I've been vegetarian for 35 years and this was some of the best "mock" meat/seafood I've ever had. My shrimp and crab pasta was unbelievable and sampled by everyone at the table, lol. Also quite affordable. We were 7 people and got 2 appetizers and 2 desserts and it was under $200 before tip. With generous portions.

    This was my third meal ever from Reizod. Last item someone else got the food, so I kinda went all…read moreout this time. Had the Chef Salad, Blueberry NY Cheezecake, Cauliflower Bites & M'eat Lovers Pizza. The latter was sold out online but I did call it in. They also didn't have any pepperoni on it, which was a let down. I also technically had the gluten-free cheesecake since the first one was sold out. Also had the Iced Raspberry Tea. Everything was very good. The flavor and taste of the pizza was on point. I put it in the oven a little on my end as I like a crispy crust. The last time I had to cauliflower bites they had sauce on them...I prefer dipping it like this with sauce on the side. I prefer the Cheezecake at room temperature. Coming out of the fridge I wasn't feeling it. The service for me was in the middle. They were accommodating, but I also felt a bit dismissed. I'll attribute it to the end of the night and will try coming here again.

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    More Vegan Cafe

    4.6(12 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    This is a standard diner setting with counter service and some amazing art decorating the walls…read more Each piece has a name (possibly artist name) and price which I am a huge fan of; sell that art honey!!! They have a variety of supplements for sale also which is nice to have in a local shop that's not a big chain. I tried their Sexy Red juice which was delicious. I am a morning juicer, usually apples, beets and carrots so I was very excited to see a beet juice on the menu. I had their walnut eggrolls and quinoa Mac and cheese bowl. I called them immediately and asked what kind of sorcery is in these egg rolls because it was the best Eggroll I've ever had! It was crispy on the outside and nutty on the inside. The sauce tastes like hoisin and bbq had a baby. It came with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce that I paid no mind to until my daughter dipped her Eggroll in it; it's delicious. The Mac and cheese bowl missed the mark for me. While the topping which had beans and the cabbage were delicious, the pasta in the Mac and cheese was overcooked and the quinoa lacked in flavor. The service was friendly but there was a longer wait than expected for the food. Expecting to spend a few minutes in the wait for food but it was so so so worth it. Definitely recommend

    Delicious vegan foooood! I was trying to save some of my plate for the next day but that just…read moredidn't/couldn't happen because it was too tasty that I just kept eating lollll. The staff were kind and helpful too! Wish I ate inside the restaurant because it had some beautiful art and general comforting vibes. :) Show this place some love and eat their delicious food!!!

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