Armando's Mexican restaurant | St.George, Sc 5792 County Rd S-18-200, St George, SC 29477 Armando's Mexican Restaurant - St. George, SC Review 3.7 out of 5 stars If you find yourself rolling through St. George, South Carolina and your stomach starts making executive decisions for you, Armando's Mexican Restaurant is probably going to pop up on your radar. And honestly? It's a bit of a mixed bag -- like a taco that's mostly good but missing that one key ingredient. The Good Stuff First off, the staff? Solid. Friendly, attentive, and quick on their feet -- the kind of service where your drink gets refilled before you even realize it's empty. That alone scores points. Food comes out fairly quick too, which is always a win when you're hungry enough to consider eating the chips basket itself. Pricing is also very reasonable. Around $15 per person, which in today's economy feels like you just got away with something. Decor? Let's call it "classic." Not bad, not great -- just kind of there doing its job. The Not-So-Good Now... let's talk about the salsa. This wasn't your typical Mexican restaurant salsa. This was... something else. It had a strong marinara vibe -- like it got lost on the way to an Italian restaurant and just decided to stay. Chips deserved better. The restaurant itself is showing its age a bit. "Dated" is the polite way to put it -- like stepping into a time capsule that hasn't been updated since flip phones were king. Bathrooms? Yeah... we're not writing home about those. And parking? Tight. Limited. A little rough around the edges -- literally. Think potholes and wear that's seen better days. Final Verdict Armando's isn't trying to be fancy -- and that's okay. It delivers on quick service, friendly staff, and affordable meals. But it definitely has some areas that could use attention (starting with that identity-crisis salsa). If you're in the area and want a quick, budget-friendly bite, it'll do the job. Just maybe don't go in expecting a life-changing Mexican food experience. 3.7 out of 5 Good service, fair prices... questionable salsa decisions. read more

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This location never disappoints. We stopped in a party of four and we were immediately seated and brought chips and salsa. Our drinks were taken shortly after then dinner. The server was super nice, his accent was thick but he was patient with us. Our food was great. I order Carnes azandas and the steak was perfection. The flavor was on point. Id be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed in not getting the grilled jalapeno. We also ordered a margaritas flight. Each were amazing. I will continue to recommend this place. read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Carnes azandas - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

I was in the mood for soup, and different from the go-to chicken soup, so I decided to try their "meat rice soup ". This really isn't soup. It's a healthy portion of Mexican seasoned rice and seasoned ground beef topped with queso and enchilada sauce. So it's thick and cheesy like a dip, but it's good cheap food. Paired with a nice cold draft beer, it's a nice lunch read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Meat rice "soup " with added fresh onion and fresh jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

Probably the worst version of "Mexican" food I have ever had, in many years of eating My exican food. Arnando's chile relleno was a pile of fried ground beef, under a thin layer of cheese. That appeared to be all. My wife asked "where is the chile relleno?" And the bar tender said "That's it . . . see?" And under the pile of ground beef was about a one inche square of fried poblano pepper, buried. Absolutely untecognizable as chile relleno. Virtually everything see me ed to be based on ground beef. EVERYTHING! read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Chile relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

I was pleasantly surprised by this Mexican place. It kind of looks like a large shed or barn, but the large bar in the center of the joint makes the layout perfect. Food, service, drinks...all excellent! I'll be back when in town! read more

Stopped here randomly on a Thursday night roadtrip pit stop. Place was big, with a huge bar & some outdoor seating. That night it was not very busy and waitstaff was friendly. The salsa was really good & the chips were fresh, salsa had just the right amount of kick for us gringos. Chicken in the Pollo fundito & chicken quesadilla was so tender and the portion sizes were perfect. I loved the Pollo fundito! Not only is it fun to say, but, I mean, cheese!! Ground beef tacos, enchiladas, & chimichanga were all good, beef was well seasoned but not spicy at all. The 4 of us were stuffed but we got the churro desert to share and it was amazing. When we got back to our hotel for the night we noticed the hotel staff had this place up as a recommendation in the area. They were right! And to think we almost stopped at Cracker Barrel! read more

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Somehow we stopped 3 times to east at the same place on our road trips Miami-Raleigh. Great food and great service every time. read more

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Food was amazing! My wife and 9 year old all love what we ordered. The service was great!

Worst ACP I've ever seen ever. The rice they used was like brown rice and the chicken was rubbery and gross. Small portion too.

The food was dry no flavor is more like tex mex the serve took forever to charge us we literally had to walk up to the register to be charge

Drove 30 miles to try this place. It was a waste of gas and time IMHO. The meat reminded me of shoe leather. The rest of the food was tasteless. I will say the waitress was attentive and got the orders right. However, I won't frequent this establishment again and can't recommend it to anyone. read more

I was stopping overnight and was looking for a good meal and drink before heading out the next day. The service was fast and friendly. The food was excellent and the beer was cold. My wife enjoyed her Margarita on the rocks. When staying here in the future, I will definitely be eating here again. read more

Always enjoy their food. Last time I had an excellent cheese quesadilla. I'm looking forward to trying some others (chicken and cheese?) because this one was so good! Ordered sides - grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and grilled vegetables. Really good! Generous too. read more

I stopped here on my way back home and couldn't be more pleased. Friendly staff, great Mexican food. The fajitas were awesome.

Excellent food, great service, good drinks, and it was clean. Will return again if passing through the area.

One of the few restaurants opened when we drove into town. The Mexican food was good. The service OK. But the margaritas were a little watery. read more

NOt impressed Sat at bar; unfriendly staff Food more texmex (entrée just covered with cheese) than delicious Mexican Nothing at all special Beer was cold ; thats it Taco bell better than here (eaten there once) Traveler to mexico city and central America Im a Gringo fluent in Spanish Always looking to find fun Mexican venues Skip this one read more

We went for Wednesday wings as were traveling up the East Coast. The price was very good $6.99 for 10 wings. But the wings were horrible dry and overcooked. The bathroom needs totally updated the toilet seat has bare wood and the door is falling apart. I do not recommend eating here. read more

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Ok, this place was odd but ended up being decent. You walk in to a million signs on the glass at the entrance and once you get inside you face an enormous bar and begin to wonder if it is a nightclub or restaurant. We were promptly seated and our server was wonderful. Chips, queso, salsa all excellent. The menu was odd but lots to choose from. I got the chicken enchiladas which were not the best but portion sizes were great. The shrimp entree was super spicy! The margaritas for $2 were exactly what you would expect for $2...and ask about different sizes because they discount all sizes for happy hour which we didn't know until the end. Overall good visit and food was decent. Nothing that stood out but they hold their own. read more

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This place was busy! Service was still great, though. We were a party of 4 and sat right away. Happy hour was active, so that explains part of the crowd there. Chips and salsa were brought out right away, and the chips were fresh. We ordered house margaritas and they were delicious! We ordered and our food was delivered quickly. Portions are large, and prices are very reasonable. Could not get many pictures inside just because they were so busy, but they have lights and festive decorations throughout the restaurant (tastefully, not over the top) read more

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This place MUST make its money off liquor because the food isn't that great! Had a quesadilla with shrimp and beans, both had no flavor. The soft tacos you use to make the quesadilla weren't soft-actually became stiff! The service was OK. Was ready to go. Asked for tea to go. Server didn't return. I went to the hostess stand to pay (server didn't inform me where to pay). Server saw me there & brought the tea. Ambiance was loud-turn down the music during the day when the place isn't full! Also saw where holes in the booths were patched with duck tape! You might have a better dining experience at Taco Bell across the street. read more

We went on a Saturday night and were seated immediately. It is A large restaurant with many TVs showing sports. There is a square bar in the middle Of the restaurant. They bring you free chips and d Salads. The salsa is fresh and tasty. The menu has so many options. I ordered 2 carne asada tacos and 2 Al pastor tacos with beans and rice. They brought chicken instead of the carne asada. When I told the server, he took the chicken tacos and returned with carne asada about 10 minutes later. We had a Margarita on the rocks and a frozen banana margarita. They both seemed to have no liquor in them. They were $1 off during happy hour. Happy hour is offered in the dining room. The food was tasty and very affordable. There was plenty of parking in the attached lot. read more

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Good was great, prices were good, and the food was amazing, service food for table of 12 was excellent, definitely will return

We came for Taco Tuesday. Can't beat $1 tacos! You can pick chicken or beef. My husband had some of each. He loved both! I don't eat meat so I requested beans in the tacos, and they were happy to make the substitution for me. Delicious! Came with tasty chips and salsa too. 10 tacos with the free chips & salsa came to $11.99 after tax. Great deal! Wish we were in town for Wing Wednesday (10 wings for $6!) read more

Placed a to-go order online , which informed me of the time it will be ready . Arrived and waited 20 more minutes after it was supposed to be ready . Then had to throw out nearly all the food. Ordered 3 of the lunch specials of the mixed fajitas, with flour tortillas, Nacho Supreme with Chicken, Churros, and Mexican street corn. Everything was bland , the flour tortillas smelled horrible, was raw and rubbery . Only thing edible sorta was the Mexican street corn . Only manage to snap a photo of the mixed fajitas before having to throw out nearly everything. A couple years ago I tried Armando's and then the food was good . Decided to try them again today and food was awful. Maybe it was an off day...., can't say I will be back read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Lunch Mixed Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

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Thoroughly enjoyed my Chori-Fiesta! Cant go wrong with this place. My daughter enjoyed her t-bone and chips & queso. Wait staff was pleasant and attentive. Will definitely stop in again when we're in the area. read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Chori-Fiesta (Chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

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Excellent service and atmosphere. The food was good. Chips and salsa were tasty and good. A good place to hang out with family, friends, and clients. read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Part of the 2024 Holistic Wealth Planning TM Tour with family and friends! - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

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This place is near the hotels off 95 so it was a nice and friendly place to plop after a long drive. I didn't want to walk by myself from the hotel so I drove the 0.2 miles because you never know!! This is a transient travel restaurant. The place was clean but dated. The staff was over the top friendly. The 4 stars is for the staff. 3 stars for the food. And let me say they took care of me when some guests were a little loud, drunk, and raunchy. I was by myself and can handle it and was not concerned. I loved that they told me to flip the coaster over if I felt uncomfortable or needed assistance to my car. It actually made me a little more aware of the situation and not to engage. It's not always easy. You don't want to be rude but you don't want to encourage. Looking out for solo dining women!!! Thank you!! Very well trained staff. After driving 11 hours I probably would've eaten anything. But the food was good. I was given salsa and chips. The salsa was homemade with fresh cilantro. So good!!!!! I ordered the garlic shrimp entree. They were tasty with mushrooms and onions. The mushrooms were canned. A ton of minced garlic. The rice wasn't very flavorful. The tortillas were served warm. I may have liked it a lot more if I hadn't eaten so many chips and wasn't exhausted. This is good for what it is - a place to eat after driving a million hours. read more

Below average food compared to Tex's Mex in Texas. SC should stick with Seafood and BBQ. Service was below average too.

This is a case where the half star rating is needed. I wouldn't call this a full 4 star place, but it's slightly better than 3 stars. I'm gonna round down in this case. The place was hopping on a taco Tuesday. Now, call me stupid, but I didn't think of that going in. Further, the server didn't mention it. $1 tacos and margarita specials had the place hopping. I wish I had gone the taco route. This might be a completely different review of I had. The service was good. We did have to ask for silverware and napkins but they were quick to accommodate. The food was decent. I had Enchiladas Verdes. It was a bit bland. The chips were good, the salsa was, again, a little bland. The margaritas were a little weak, and the regular size was no more than a 4 ounce plastic cup. My second round was a little larger (maybe 6 oz) and had a little more kick. Overall, I'd say try the place, but don't expect top notch Mexican fare. read more

We love to find local restaurants while traveling. I'm so glad that we read the reviews and stopped for dinner at Armando's on our way home from Florida. Don't let the full parking lot turn you away. It's full for a reason. We walked into a bustling and lively restaurant full of families and friends having a great time. The service was great and the food was delicious - and came out quick! We got Al pastor tacos, beef & bean burritos, shrimp tostadas, bistec a la mexicana - everyone enjoyed their meals! read more

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Just to let you know, Armando's Mexican Restaurant is closed for Wednesday July 4, 2024 and today Thursday July 5, 2024 even though their website says they are open. We have eaten their before and their food and drinks are delicious. They just were not open tonight. read more

Traveling with an overnight stop in Santee. Reception at our Fairfield recommended Armando's. Close enough to walk. We got carry out. Burritos Deluxe which are two good sized tortillas with a choice of chicken or beef. Also Chori Pollo which is chicken and Mexican sausage. A very generous amount of chicken and a large side of lettuce, tomato. A small bag of chips and salsa was included. All were delicious Plenty of parking. Easy access to the area hotels. read more

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all the meat is always always over cooked. food always seems rushed a lil bit. the rice and beans are bomb. and monsters margarita speak for themselves. the staff is friendly and attentive. but the food is a no fly zone for me. AND FOR JUST A PARTY OF TWO GRATUITY WAS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED. 10 bukks for two drinks.....BS read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - MONSTER MARGARITAS - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

If you are on I95 and hungry stop by Armando's in Santee SC. Quick friendly service, delicious food.We will definitely be back!! read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - If you're on I95 stop by for excellent quick and very friendly service, delicious food - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

I ate here while passing through and the food was OK. Not much to write home about. The bartender was certainly overwhelmed. It took almost 15 minutes to get a bottle of beer. She was flustered for sure. read more

After driving 7 hours and fifteen minutes from Tampa after Milton, found this great place. .2 miles from my hotel. Sat at the bar as I was traveling by myself and I will have to say, great food and friendly people and a good price. read more

Hit it for Tuesday Taco night Two dollar tacos and two dollar Margaritas Excellent and quick service read more

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - Entry foyer has a sawhorse with saddle for photos- so we took one - Mexican Near Me - Santee, South Carolina

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We stopped here since it said there were vegetarian options. The bean burrito and the cheese enchilada were indistinguishable. Liquid bean and cheese mess with no solids. ( maybe a bean?) The cheese quesadila on the side had slightly more solidness. It would be nice if there were some offerings of onions, peppers, spinach or mushrooms, something to bite into as a vegetarian. The server was good, and the chips were quick. Sad since we joked about our travels during valentine's. Even my husband with the cast iron stomach asked for tums that night... read more

Taco Tuesday!! Don't miss it. $1 tacos and $2 margaritas Doesn't get much better than that. Their other menu items are great too. read more