This place is hands down the best authentic Mexican restaurant in Howard county. Customer service top tier the food is seasoned to perfection drinks are big strong and tasty read more

Cinco de Mayo - Food is AMAZING - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

My best friend and I happen to be off on a Monday and decided to hook up for an early lunch. Cinco de Mayo is a hidden gem in Columbia. I'm a tequila fan and was happy to see a a bar fully stocked with different tequilas. The presidents margarita was delicious and strong. The food was fast, fresh, and filling. I had the birria tacos with rice and beans and absolutely loved it. read more

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Update: Tried going again and the service was worse. It was an average lunch hour, and there were only two other tables of couples on our side of the restaurant. Definitely not busy. They got one of our meals incorrect twice in a row. The first time they brought it out was wrong, and then the "correction" they brought out was wrong again. The only change made to the menu item was to omit any meat-- It's not like we ever ask for anything crazy. It gets better. They handed us the receipt, and they tried charging the dinner item price when it was supposed to be lunch menu price. It was nowhere near the end of their lunch special hours. The waitress acted aggravated about it, as she had the entire time she served us (even before we had to send back the first meal). Maybe it was just a bad day for her, but at least half of encounters I've had at this restaurant have been negative. Seems like a deeper issue. I won't be coming back. I'd rather drive a bit further to more authentic restaurants in Laurel and get better food/better service. read more

I need to catch up with posting reviews but here we go... Please try out the flavorful Favorito it is so delicious! I'm sitting here now wanting to run out in this nasty weather and get it. Also, the margaritas and customer service were wonderful. read more

The food was good and the margaritas were large and excellent. No waiting and the service was not intrusive. Nice setting in a business park. Flavor was good and the restaurant hit the mark. read more

Haven't had Mexican food in a long time so decided to get take out. Got the ultimate fajitas and the carne asada. The fajitas was delicious, although I wished 4 shrimps were larger. They were kind of small. Could have a few more tortilla shells. 3 small shells is really not enough to finish the whole fajita entree. The Carne Asada was suppose to be "tender" steak. It was a bit tough. I ended up cutting it into strips against the grain to make it more tender and mixing it into the leftover fajita sauce with the caramel ice onions and peppers. It turned out pretty good. Overall I am pretty happy especially when my order was ready much earlier than expected. read more

Excellent food and great service! Ordered takeout and the food was ready fast. Received a text message when time order was ready for pickup. Great customer service! read more

Went in for a quick bite before attending a party. Ordered some margaritas, both were very delicious. Ordered a chicken quesadilla, chicken was perfectly cooked and not dry. Also had an order of the chicken and beef flautas, they were very good as well. I would definitely go back. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Chicken and Beef Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Loved loved loved this place! I reserved a table for 7 on a Saturday night. It was busy in the restaurant, but our table was ready right on time. I ordered the Lolo Combo, which consists of a burrito, enchilada, & quesadilla. The meal came with a side of beans and rice. Everything was DELICIOUS! The food came quick, and the waiter was great! For drinks, I ordered a Bahama Mama, and my husband got the Blue Pacific Margarita. It's was a little too sour for his liking, so he switch it for a Bahama Mama. The waiter was very understanding and did not charge up for the margarita. Everything on the menu sounded so good, which made it really hard choose. I must come back to try more of their dishes. I definitely recommend! read more

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We called ahead and picked up our to go order. My son loved the birria tacos. I was pleasantly surprised by the refried beans. They're better than any I've had in Maryland in the dozen years I've lived here. (I'm a transplant from California.) Everything was delicious, regardless of authenticity or spice level. I'll be going back whenever I'm in the mood for Mexican food. read more

Yay! Crossed off one of my bookmarks here and didn't even realize it. I was in the area with a friend, primarily in search for a spot with good drinks and decent food. I'm happy to report Cinco de Mayo did not disappoint on either front. Margaritas were strong and good. Tacos were yummy and filled to the brim. I got the 'choose your own', and got one carne asada, one al pastor and one pollo -- and all were muy buena ;) As an added bonus, someone was celebrating a birthday, and the bartender gave us a complimentary shot of Patron lol. Overall, I would definitely return. No, it's not like the tacos you 'used to eat all the time in California', but it's quality Tex-Mex in Columbia with friendly service. Btw, DMV Transplants, PLEASE STOP COMPARING ALL MEXICAN FOOD TO WHAT YOU USED TO EAT IN CALI, TX, ETC. You're here now, so suck it up, and shove it up. Welcome to DC. read more

Unfortunately I would not recommend this Mexican restaurant. Although the food comes out quickly and the location is easy to find with ample parking, the food is less than satisfactory. Bland Mexican food is never good. As you enter this restaurant you're greeted by a nice hostess. The interior is clean and decorated with fake plants and authentic lighting. Once seated you receive the customary on the house chips and salsa. I found the salsa too tomato-y (my first sign of bland Mexican cuisine). I ordered the mix and match tacos where you choose 3 tacos from their assortment of tacos. I chose the chicken, carne asada, and pork with pineapple. They came with a side of retried beans, cheese and a heavy portion of shredded ice berg lettuce with a few chopped tomatoes on top. My whole thing is that a good Mexican restaurant should be able to make a bangin taco (a very simple staple) that's full of flavor. This did not happen. I was less than impressed with the flavors. My husband got the super burrito. He says that it definitely was super in terms of the portion size. He felt his burrito was a good blend of flavors with a decent amount of meat. He did say it was heavy on the onions so if you're not an onion person do not order. A side of guacamole would have been nice since he didn't know what to do with all of the lettuce. read more

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Best Mexican food, service, and drinks I have had in this area. So happy we found this place while down for Under ArmorChicken QuesadillaChorizoFresh Guacamole All American Games. read more

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We were here to celebrate my sister's send off party and had a great time! First, we were welcomed with a bowl full of tortilla chips and tasty salsa. For drinks, we went with Cornita - their take on Margarita + Corona (on the rocks). It was Yumm! Not too sweet, not too watery, just the perfect amount of alcohol and the beer just added to all that favour! Moving on to the main course, being vegetarian, we were happy to see a dedicated Vegetarian section in the menu. We ordered the Veggie Burrito and Veggie Fajitas. The Burrito came topped a layer of some house-special cheese sauce. It was awesome! Veggie Fajitas were great too. It did come with very few tortillas however. We had to order extra tortillas. Quickly jotting below few other details - Service: Great. Our server was very polite and attentive. Food Quantity: Good Ambience: Good Value for money: Good, they always send coupons home. So that was a plus. For Vegetarians: Recommended We will definitely come back. read more

Cinco de Mayo - The beautiful lady - Cornita! - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Ordered from Uber eats for lunch. My team wanted to boost morale and order food into the officee and let me tell you theres really nothing near New Carrollton Maryland. However, this place blew my mind away! The food here is the definition of latin american comfort food. I got the chicken, steak, and pork tacos which were so good and filling! portions were so big i could barely finish my food! plus, it was so cheap! i really cant emphasize how authentic the food tastes, plus they have sauces to add spice/more flavor depending on how you prefer your tacos. Definitely going to be ordering from here again even if it means i make the drive outt to maryland. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The chips are stale and heavy, Taco Bell's are much better. Guacamole had no pep--it was dull. Queso, beans were runny, again TB's are better. Bathroom is filthy with chipping paint, cleaning supplies n a milk crate, and a broom. I worry about what this says about the cleanliness of the kitchen. Good Mariachi music, good football (soccer) on TV. Definitely NOT 'the best' in Maryland. read more

Absolutely love this Mexican restaurant in Columbia! Food is so fresh and delicious! Happy hour drinks are at good price & food is reasonable $. You get a lot of food. My friend and I ended up sharing an entree and got appetizers. I would highly recommend you to come here. It's a gem! Will keep coming back! read more

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I give them 4 stars for their lunch specials and food quality, but I would never go for dinner. I've been here at least 5 times for lunch and my food is always great (I normally get the veggie burrito, although one time I got the huevos rancheros and it wasn't all that great). I normally hate veggie burritos here in Maryland because where I'm from (California), veggie burritos just mean lettuce, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. And I LOVE that!! However, over here, veggie burritos mean beans, rice, and a whole lot of sauteed veggies. I know, I'm a vegetarian so maybe I should love that, but if I wanted sauteed veggies, I would just order veggie fajitas and make up my own burrito. I hate sauteed veggies in my burritos. Often times, I end up with sauteed carrots, zucchini and squash and when I think mexican food, those vegetables definitely don't come to mind. But over here at Cinco de Mayo, they sautee more appetizing veggies and I actually like it! It's been hard to find a mexican place here where I actually like the food and Cinco de Mayo is at the top for me! Although I still miss my California -style veggie burritos, so if anyone knows of a place, PLEASE OH PLEASE tell me! Anyway, back to what I said earlier, I would not come here for dinner mainly because their dinner prices are ridiculous. I randomly took a look and their fajitas are in the upper teens/lower 20's. Now, they do offer different seafoods in their fajitas and maybe that's why it's so pricey, but even other things are much more than I think they're worth. So yes to their lunch specials and no to their dinner prices! read more

Cinco de Mayo - Veggie Burrito and large dos equis beer. - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I've been coming to this place for lunch for a couple of years. I work nearby and I really enjoy the delicious, authentic food and the fast, friendly service. However, I don't think I can ever come back. At lunch today, when the waitress brought our food she said, "Enjoy." And I replied "You too." She gave a polite smile but the damage was done. I'm so ashamed. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Was thinking about calling to apologize but my mouth gets dry at the prospect. I'll miss you Cinco de Mayo. Thanks for the good times. Sorry I ruined it. read more

This is it! This the place! This that exact Mexican cuisine I been craving for!!! Best fajitas in town. Amazing taco platters. And ! They carnitas are clearly made from prize winning pigs. I see you Wilbur, and you taste divine. read more

Good and attentive costumer service. Pretty place, chips and salsa on the house. I would highly suggest this place for Happy Hour, they got plenty of drinks. They carry Jarritos Sodas. The food is not authentic Mexican but its okay. read more

The best!!!! Everything was fresh and delicious!!!!! The guacamole is one of the best things on the menu! The soft tacos are super delicious read more

While I haven't officially dined in this establishment, my review is based solely on the food. I have ordered take out one time before my most recent visit. I cannot remember what I ordered then. It must not have been memorable. At any rate, I decided to give them another try. During this visit, I ordered the veggie burrito. It came with Spanish rice and chips and salsa. The burrito was okay. I prefer the veggies to be sliced thiner than what they prepared. Also, I expected more beans. I may have had a spoonful of beans in the entire burrito. However, the buritto was seasoned well. The rice added nicely to the meal. The chips were hot, which was also a plus. The salsa was the best. It had the right amount of heat. If I choose to visit again, maybe I'll dine in. The experience may be different. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Veggie burrito with Spanish rice - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I gave this place two stars simply because of the service. There was no wait when we arrive. The waitress was not good at all she brought us our drinks and disappear for about 7 to 10 minutes then took out order, order which came in a timely manner however after we got our order we did not see her until we were completely done with our meal. Not once did she come back to check on us, refill our drinks or anything. When she finally came back I asked her where had she been and that she had been missing for 30 minutes, worst thing you can say to a customer is oh "I had other customers" unacceptable. The food was OK I've had better Mexican food probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Came in for happy hour. Tuesday the special was for a blue Margarita. Although the margarita was pre made It was still very good. There was no food options for happy hour, the drink selections were good and reasonably priced. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Blue margarita - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I was recommended to try this spot and was ready to give it high reviews. Well, I am unable to do that because the food wasn't good at all. I ordered Birria Tacos and Queso Con Carne. Let's start with the Birria Tacos which were Very Bland, barely any cheese was in them and it cost $19.99 for 4 tacos. The Queso Con Carne was horrible, also Very Bland, and the Queso was way too thick almost like glue. I am very disappointed and mad that I spent $34.00. I just wanted some good Mexican Food which I am finding very hard to find. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Queso con Carne - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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We always enjoy Tex-Mex fare and this was good fare for reasonable pricing. The portions were sizable where we were able to order two entrees and a kid's meal for the five of us and we all left fully satisfied. The Carne Asada tacos were flavorful and warm. The Cheese quesadilla was good with a Mexican white cheese. We would return here frequently if we lived in the area. read more

I did not like the mole poblano. The chicken was stiff and at room temperature, not hot. The mole wasn't anything to brag about. The chips and salsa was meh. I didn't like the salsa; it was gross and served in a tiny dipping dish. It was too small for the large chips. The only things I liked were the rice, refried beans, sour cream, and tomatoes & lettuce. Bathroom was clean enough. I wasn't disgusted or anything, but it wasn't exactly pristine. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Mole poblano - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Great service and strong drinks! I had a Jalapeño Margarita and Maria at the bar was awesome! Food was delicious as well. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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If you go for anything, go for the margaritas! I got a top shelf margarita that was too big for me to finish for $10. These days, that's unheard of! (I noticed a review from 2016 saying $10 is overpriced. That person must not see restaurant prices for alcoholic drinks very often!) Oh, and most importantly, you could REALLY taste the tequila. They did not skimp! The food itself I found to be pretty tasty. I had zero complaints. I ordered the shrimp fajita and well, I guess I do have a minor complaint. It could have come with a larger amount of refried beans. I've not made it a priority to come here since I had heard it was only mediocre, but I personally was happy with my visit. The drink, the food, the server. It was all good! read more

Cinco de Mayo - Viagra margarita! Yes, for ladies too. - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I've been to here a few times.. The Margaritas are the best I had out here, just wait until you see them in person! read more

Cinco de Mayo - Blackjack margarita - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This is a safe bet if you like bland Mexican food. I had a birria quesadilla which was served with a killer hot sauce but a less than inspiring cup of birria juice that could only moisten the quesadilla because it was otherwise tasteless. The mango mojito was strong but was not sure where the mango part was. Service was fast and prompt. The food was not bad it was just not flavorful. read more

Really good food. Excellent service. Drinks were big and very good. Fairly priced. Definitely will be back.

A quick burrito joint, but a little fancier than most. Cinco has all the Mexican food you can need or want. And Mexican beers, but I was here for lunch and so I did not indulge. Chicken burrito was well stuffed and plated nicely. Good chicken that was moist and delicious. Service was good. Cinco is quatro star. I'm a fan. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Cinco de Mayo in Columbia MD - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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We had a farewell party for a co-worker. Server was very attentive and our orders, both drinks and food came out relatively quick. The menu was very extensive so it made it hard to decide on what to eventually order. The table side made guacamole was decent with a nice kick. Overall good service and good food. I would not say the fried ice cream was out of this world, it was just good. read more

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This is pretty decent Mexican food for the area. The price is a little higher than most Mexican restaurants in Maryland and the drink prices are outrageous. I asked for a small sangria and our waitress said we only have one size -large, but you guy can share. That would have been fine if my husband drank, but he does not. I decided to get one anyways to try and it is large, but at $10 it wasn't worth it. The flavor was ok and yes I have had much better. The food was surprising good for the area especially since I am from So. Cal, so I am always in search of good Mexican. They had a good variety on the menu with a choice of black or pinto refried beans. One thing I did not see was shredded beef, but they did have steak. The chips and salsa were good. We will defiantly return, but skip the drinks since they are really big and over price. read more

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Great service. The bartender gave us strong tasty drinks. Food was delicious. We were taken good care of. Will go again for sure. read more

Came for happy hour. Good deals for drinks and they're pretty strong. They used to have hh food specials as well but don't currently. Got the pastor tacos they were tasty read more

Cinco de Mayo - Al Pastor tacos, blue margarita - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Tacos are 10/10 so good! We tried them all but the seafood ones. Tres leches was okay. Cups stayed empty for about 15 mins each time we needed a refill. We sat by the bar and unfortunately a bunch of girls started talking from one table to the bar, they eventually stood up and stood there talking for the whole time we were there, an hour. About 3 feet between us, the staff kept having to move around them. They were yelling, laughing and singing right in our ear so obviously not a peaceful night out. read more

Cinco de Mayo - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This chain restaurant is over-priced, extremely loud, with mediocre food. Stopped by after work on a Friday to have a margharita, only to find bar area closed to a private party! The bar area should never be reserved for a private party. The salsa is lathered in cilantro. Yuk! read more