This is your typical small town Mexican restaurant in America. The food is good and filling and inexpensive (by today's standards). A jumbo Margherita will still get you a nice sized drink. This place has been here in Clover nearly as long as I can remember. We were here on Mother's Day and the service was a bit slow, but that's to be expected. read more

Our favorite local Mexican place. The parking is easy, the service is fast and friendly and the food is reliable. I really like their burritos. Chicken or beef. Both are fantastic and they have various types. I also love their tacos. So tasty. Of course you get the chips and salsa and they do have a spicy salsa that I really like. They sometimes play the music too loud over the TVs but it's not awful. The place is spread out so we always feel like we have privacy. Definitely recommend. read more

I've been here a half-dozen times with my friend It's a Solid 2 or 3 Very basic Tex-Us-Mex offerings. The 2 is a result of it taking the Staff 3 times to get my friend's order correct during a non-busy lunch day. Other thoughts * Chips were cold * Cheese dip was watery, not creamy at all * Chicken Enchiladas were dry * Staff was very friendly, especially after my friend having to send his order back the second time (Manager came out, didn't offer any compensation for the inconvenience though) read more

Every time I go, the service is always great. All of the waiters and waitresses are very respectful and kind, and they always have a smile on their face. They are always fast to greet you. For me, my food has always been cooked to perfection. Although I don't ask for a lot, I've never had a bad experience. I always get the Yolanda's. Making requests and food changes are easy and always done right. The interior is very interesting and fun to look at. They always have music playing, and sometimes they have the TVs playing sports games. They ARE wheelchair accessible. read more

My family of four went here on whim, and we are so happy we did. Amazing food, great service, and fairly priced! we will definitely be coming back! read more

Food would have been good, but there was a great deal of water in the take out box, as if the salad had not been drained properly. Very disappointed. read more

Excellent portion size. Excellent cold beer on tap, comes in three sizes. Excellent service. Ceveche is not on the menu, but they have it. Food is hot and flavorful, a great establishment in downtown Clover. read more

El Mexicano - Ceveche - Mexican Near Me - Clover, South Carolina

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Good food and good service! We started with The typical chips and salsa. They had a hot salsa and a mild salsa which were really good when you mix them together! We also ordered cheese dip which I was disappointed in because it had no jalapeño peppers in it and it was very watery. I had three hardshell tacos with beef. A.k.a. tacos all a cart. The meat was very flavorful and the shells were nice and crispy. They come with lettuce and shredded American cheese. Honey had the combo with an enchilada, a tamale and a burrito and he cleaned his plate so I know he loved it! Highly recommend! I really don't understand the negative reviews on this place. My only complaint would be that it took about 15 minutes for food to come out but isn't that typical? read more

El Mexicano - Tacos Ala Carte - Mexican Near Me - Clover, South Carolina

I went back again friends wanted to go. This time the food was very good. Service was excellent.

We've been here many times, the food is great!Always great service. Diego being the latest server to be attentive. Definitely try this place! read more

Last weekend we were in Clover visiting family. As there was not much to choose from for a Friday night with kids, we opted for Mexican. We had a party of 7 and three of those were kids. We got seated right away which was nice. The chips and salsa were very good, however we had to wait and ask for refills. We only got two baskets of chips. The waiter came by and took our drink order right away. After that, game over. We ordered two cheese dips which ended up coming out with our dinner. We were planning that for an appetizer. The food was good, the service, not so much. We had to walk to the hostess station to get utensils, refills, and boxes. It is like they put us in the back to handle ourselves. We had two bills for the two families. They were beyond wrong. After waiting for awhile, we took it up to the hostess station for her to fix. read more

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This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Clover or Lake Wylie. They've had the same staff for years that are always friendly and greet you when you come in. The wait staff keeps drinks filled and bring any add-ons quickly. I love the atmosphere as it feels warm and welcoming. The food is always accurate, served quickly, tasty and warm. Pricing is reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

This place is amazing! The meal started great with 2 different salsas. The chips were hot and very delicious. The food was great and service even better! read more

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Love love this place! Food is always amazing and fresh and the service is usually amazing. We have never had to wait for a table here

Great food & good service! We were celebrating our twin grandsons graduating from Clover High School!

Popped in here because it's walking distance from the B&B. 2 salsas? Awesome! Wish I could figure out the smoky flavor in the hot sauce. It's delicious! And just the perfect amount of caliente. Everything was excellent. They do a lot of take-out business, and are understaffed, but they try hard to take care of everyone. Great experience and I will be back! read more

El Mexicano - Clean restaurant, friendly people - Mexican Near Me - Clover, South Carolina

This place is trash. My son went here and ate with friends. He put a $20 bill in the check holder to pay his $16 bill and walked it up to the front. He gave it to the cashier and told him to keep the change for a tip and left. They came running out to tell him that he didn't pay. We're pretty sure it fell out of the check holder between walking from the table to the register. They couldn't see anything on the cameras because money just magically disappears, right?! No! One of their servers or bussers picked it up. There's no reason to lie! I will never patronize a restaurant that steals from their customers. read more

Michelada is the best I've ever had. Pollo con creama and David's delight are great. Service is usually good. Typical Mexican restaurant decor and music. read more

Went with a friend for lunch on Jan. 9, 2023. Tried the Huevos Rancheros for a change. Not good. Burnt eggs covered in tasteless sauce. Something new on the bill, an added $3.50 for the two foil wrapped small tortillas. We did not order extra tortillas, so we should not have been charged for something that should have been part of the meal. Nomally the food and service is good at this restaurant. Not today. Don't appreciate the games played with added charges to the meal price. I will not order the disappointing Huevos Rancheros again. Not a good experience today! read more

Basic mexican food, still pretty decent though. Very overrated. The quesadillas hurt my nose for some reason, maybe they smuggled some crack over the border, I don't know. read more

We went out to this Mexican restaurant in Clover for lunch. I had the taco and enchilada with rice and beans. My husband had the choripollo and was missing the beans it comes with. Food was overall very delicious and service was good. Only downside was we sat in an area that smelled faintly like cigarette smoke. Reasonably priced and the food came quickly. read more

El Mexicano - Enchilada and taco with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Clover, South Carolina

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We have been to this Mexican restaurant many times before, but in the last few years they have really went down hill. The enchiladas are soft and gooey. The tacos are soggy. Its been like this for awhile. They constantly take forever to take your drink order and they don't understand much english either and they look at you like you are crazy for not knowing their language! The best Mexican I have ever tried is El Preferido in Bowling Green,SC. All the food is fresh with wonderful flavor. I have been back before and each time they high standard is kept. You can tell fresh food from frozen and its all fresh. The salsa is the best I've had before. This is the restaurant you need to go to, not El Mexicano. read more

I am on a mission to visit all 50 states. I happened to be just north of the SC border for work in NC. So for dinner one night I decided to venture across the border to check another state off. Only two more to go!! Just over the border is El Mexicano, a very solid place. The prices were very reasonable, the portions large, and the staff was great as well. I got Camarones El Loco. Shrimp in a spicy chipotle sauce with rice and beans. It came out pretty quick for being a relatively busy night. It wasn't very spicy (I like it HOT) but it had a nice kick to it and the flavor was good. I honestly didn't have high expectations for a Mexican place in kind of the middle of nowhere, but it definitely beat my expectations. read more

A return visit to El Mexican was a success with the Hawaiian fajita dish I chose. It was the special last night and was $11.95 for chicken, steak and shrimp (which I told them to hold the shrimp and just add more chicken) and served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream and guac. It was a HUGE portion for the money and my husband took the leftovers for lunch today with more than enough for a second meal. The owner is super friendly and checked on us several times and our waiter was attentive and helpful without bugging us. I recommend El Mexicano if in the area...it's a great little local spot! read more

If your having a Mexican food craving it's good to stop by and grab something to satisfy the crave. Overall The price is decent. It's not so authentic but food is still food. read more

What can you say, free chips and salsa.. ice cold beer for those of age and food that is prepared as you wait ... very good people

One of the best places in clover to eat and it is great Mexican food. They do not mind making a special order. The staff are friendly and on the spot. The drinks are all priced nicely and the food is as well. I highly recommend the enchiladas rancheros. Update! While the staff is still great the portion size has really shrunk and the price raised. Last 3 times I ate here were not good at all. Shape up guys! read more

Awesome food at el Mexicano restaurant, we go as often as we can. Seems like every where you go these days are short staffed, but we couldnt tell . Our waitress was Corinna and she checked on our table at least 5 or 6 times too see if we needed more beverage, salsa to go boxes or too go tea. Very impressive young lady ,i will ask on next visits to see if this lady is working . Thanks Corinna and El Mexicano read more

Perfect little family spot! My daughter begs to come here everyday. The servers accommodate and toddler cravings or dislikes and still Make it an awesome experience for the entire family. Jose is our favorite! read more

We just moved to town and El Mexicano was recommended to us by a neighbor, it did not disappoint! Delicious authentic Mexican food for a very reasonable price! Our server was friendly and quick making sure to check on us frequently as the night went on. Portion sizes were more than enough to bring leftover and have a full lunch tomorrow! We also had a pitcher of margaritas for the group that were very good as well for a very good price. We will definitely become regulars here! read more

El Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Clover, South Carolina

I live in Clover, and this place is two to three minutes away, tops, so it's convenient. However, this place has some good food and service. I am picky about Mexican, as I've had my fair share of really bad examples. When you first walk in you are immediately greeted by someone with a smile. They seat you quickly, and then a waiter or waitress comes along within a short time to take you drink order. They also serve chips immediately with salsa. Their chips are very good, and I'm very picky about this as well. Not soggy, not too salty, not too bland, not cold or stale. Just right. Do yourself a favor and order their white queso. (white cheese) It goes great with the chips. After placing your food order, service will come quicker than you think. If you and a partner can finish off one bowl of chips before your food arrives than you must not be having any sort of conversation whatsoever. A decently large menu selection, with everything I have had off it being very good, especially for how quick they serve it. Price is not bad at all, you can get out for less than $20 even if you do order that bowl of white cheese that I highly recommend. (this being two people total) Overall, a nice small town restaurant with good service and good food. read more

We are VERY disappointed. We have been going to El Mexicano for 14 years and usually the cleanliness, service and quality are excellent. Unfortunately, we went today (Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.) and we were forced to listen to what was essentially Mexican rap and dance music, some of which had vulgar lyrics. One of the songs that came over the sound system was Culo feat Lil' Jon. Here are some of the lyrics: Pull up to the club, walk in then I Pull up to the bar, get drinks then I Pull up to a broad let her know what it is How it is, why it is, what it is, (Hey hey hey hey) I ain't got time for no games, I'm hopin' mami that you feel the same I got what you need to feel the pain Here's my number call me when you're up for an even exchange Feel me, let me see you do that dirty dance, dirty dance Mami, feel me let me see you touch your toes Or shake that thing and talk wit' your ass Feel me! All my chicos, all my Jamaicans, all my blacks (Put your hands up) all my haitians Cause they know I'mma rep' 'til the day that they kill me pull up! [Hook - Pitbull] Esa hevita esta enterita tiene tremendo culo! Esta tan linda, esta tan rica, tiene tremendo culo! Que rica chiquita, pero que importa si tiene tremendo culo! Has me el favor y meneate chica tienes tremendo culo! [Vesre Two - Pitbull (Lil' Jon)] Mami got the ass and thighs like Trina and J. Lo Multiply it she's off the chain Off the glass, off the flip andd With a couple more drinks I'll be off the hip maaayn... I'll be wearin' her out and when I'm finished Paramedics gon' be carryin' her out maaayn... (That's right) The night is young, and if you shave (Hey hey hey hey hey) I'll give you some of this mighty toungue heey.. Be easy, go ahead please me, talk to me sleezy baby (Yeah) I wanna freak, a monster in bed, last thing I need is a lady [Hook - Pitbull (2X)] Esa hevita esta enterita tiene tremendo culo! Esta tan linda, esta tan rica, tiene tremendo culo! Que rica chiquita, pero que importa si tiene tremendo culo! Has me el favor y meneate chica tienes tremendo culo! [Outro - Lil' Jon] Culo, hey, hey, hey, hey shake that shit hey Hey, hey, hey, hey shake that shit hey Hey, hey, hey, hey shake that shit hey Hey, hey, hey, hey shake that shit hey Now I'm no prude, but this is a family restaurant, not a nightclub. Usually when we eat here they play traditional easy-listening type Spanish/Mariachi music. There is no excuse for playing this mess when people are trying to have a relaxing lunch with their family. read more

Love this place!!!! Jose is the best waiter! I eat at this place at least 2 days a week!

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. On 4/16/2019 I placed a to go order and picked it up at 5:00PM. I had two cheese quesadillas with rice and beans. When I arrived home I started eating and found a BUG in my cheese quesadilla. I called the restaurant to inform them of this. The first attempt at calling them I was greeted with them hanging up on me. It took me three more attempts at calling before someone else picked up. I was told the manager was on break but should be back at 6:00PM and to call back then. I called back at 6:10PM. I was greeted with I'm sorry the manager is still not back. I made an attempt of calling that place over 9 times and still never got the issue resolved. I will never eat at this restaurant again. This is not how you handle business! read more

The bug in my taco was totally unexpected and gross. The waiter rolling his eyes at me for telling him their was a bug in my taco was completely ridiculous. Not asking if I would like anything else beside a bug taco was just rude. Won't be returning but if you like bugs in your food this is the place to go! read more

This place used to be pretty dang good. Last night was a different story. I could barely eat my Hawaiian fajitas because the veggies were mostly undercooked, some of the shrimp wasn't done all the way, and the steak was not even slightly edible..as in I didn't eat one single piece. Waiter was very rude (granted...he had some other less than pleasant guests at our table...who eventually left) despite my please and thank yous all night trying to separate myself from them. Now don't get me wrong, I understand that frustration, but arguing with guests leaves a poor impression no matter what. I'm not sure I'll ever be back just based on that...much less my food. Their chicken was undercooked and raw in spots. I mean I'd be upset about that too. It seemed to me like it might have been done on purpose bc of the poor initial interaction with those guests. They had the same fajitas as me and it came out 5 min before mine did. It was even less pleasant of an interaction when they discovered their food was raw. But back to my issue... $14 for some fajitas I could barely eat and with the demeanor of the waiter, I was honestly a little afraid of the confrontation that could've happened if I'd sent mine back as well. That's not a good feeling to leave your guests with. Afraid to even complain about the food which was just bad. I didn't want to add to what seemed like a crappy night for him, however that's not really the point. You can't treat guests like that...especially the ones that have been kind to you all night. Same table as the others or not. The last straw was him slinging my water into my glass before we left. Most aggressive pour I've ever seen and he touched my straw with the pitcher...GROSS! I guess that's what I get for being nice. He didn't even deserve the tip I gave, but I was trying to be nice. Highly doubtful I'll ever go back. I'd rather eat Taco Bell. At least I can eat what I pay for there... read more

Consistently good food. I've had 4-5 different menu items. I have not been disappointed. The service is always good. Staff is always friendly. read more

We have always went here. Went today and the y'all skinny server was so rude we had to get up and leave! If your having a bad day don't come to work. read more

My favorite restaurant. Everyone is very friendly and the food and drinks are always great! They make the best margaritas! The prices are reasonable. I'd eat there every week if my bf agreed. Lol. read more

They have good food. We have only had one bad experience with the wait staff...hopefully he's no longer there. Last time we were there was his first day. He totally screwed up our order, three times, and my wife never got what she ordered. She was starving and finally just ate what was brought out. Their banana burritos are my wife's favorite! The past few times we were unable to get one because they were out of bananas. Boo!! Overall good food, reasonable prices, and nice staff. read more