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Below you’ll find some of the best Mexican restaurants in Columbia and Lexington area. We relied on our own experiences dining at these places before including them in the list… but also made sure that each of them had excellent reviews on Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor. Click on the words “Yelp”, “Google” or “TripAdvisor” within the restaurant’s listing to see what people say about each.
The restaurants are listed alphabetically.
7 Mares
4360 Augusta Road Lexington SC
Single location Mexican restaurant in Lexington on US Hwy 1. Known for its adherence to traditional Mexican cooking styles, and offering authenticity in its menu. Popular with Mexican families. Good reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google
Takeout | Delivery through DoorDash | Menu
Cantina 76
2901-A Devine St. and 1301 Main St. Columbia
Independently owned and operated, the Cantina 76 locations in Columbia are the originals. Known for their creative spin on Mexican-inspired cuisine. Highly rated on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google.
Limited Outdoor Seating | Curbside Pickup | Delivery via Bite Squad
Cocos & Beer Authentic Mexican Grill
4405 Fort Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
This locally owned restaurant is known for its huge portions and quality ingredients. Located just outside of downtown Columbia near Midlands Technical College. This restaurant has excellent reviews on Yelp and Google.
Cecilia’s Mexican Restaurant
Small family-operated Mexican restaurant located in Seven Oaks Shopping Center on St. Andrews Road in Columbia near Zorba’s. Highly rated on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google.
El Jimador Restaurante
4 Area Locations (Two in Lexington, One in Columbia, One in Cayce)
Named for the workers who cut the agave plants that tequila is made from. Four locations in the Midlands of South Carolina. Good reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google.
Takeout & Delivery | Menu
Hola Mexico Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Independent, single-location Mexican restaurant in Northeast Columbia. Has been a fixture in this area for many years. Good reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google.
Indoor & Outdoor Seating | Take Out
Moctezumas Taqueria
This independent Mexican restaurant is a star on both Yelp and Google. They’re known for fresh Mexican cuisine, big portions and very good prices.
Publico Kitchen Tap
Publico Kitchen & Tap in Five Points isn’t really Mexican, but its menu gets a lot of its inspiration from the bolder flavors of Latin cuisine. Tacos are anything but typical… they have a truly inventive menu. Call 803-661-9043 for pick up or @publicokitchenandtap.com @chownow @ubereats @grubhub @bitesquad. Great reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google.
Take Out, Delivery and Outdoor Patio Dining
Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda
This place gets top reviews on Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google. It’s authentic, fresh Mexican food and the service is top notch. They have some unique menu items that make them stand out from typical Mexican fare. They don’t have a website, but you can view their menu on Facebook.
Limited Outdoor Seating, Take Out and Curbside
San Jose Mexican Restaurants
15 Locations Across the Midlands
San Jose Mexican Restaurants are family-oriented and you’ll find crowds of kids with parents or little league as well as people hanging out after work. They have lots of locations so there is one nearby most anywhere in the Midlands. They have solid reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google. (each restaurant is reviewed separately)
Limited outdoor seating | Takeout | Menus
