This restaurant wasn't far from my hotel, so I stopped in for a late lunch. Enjoyed the chips and salsa and queso. The chicken chimichanga was good, too. Service was great. Never felt rushed. Food was served quickly and was well presented and prepared. You can tell this place has some wear and tear, but isn't that also a sign of a well loved spot? read more

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The woman that seated us was not pleasant. Our server Manuel was awesome. The food was very good and portions were large. I love a good seafood cocktail. Sangria was good not great.. read more

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The only saving grace for this place was their chips were good & their drinks were cheap and decent tasting! The michelada was the only thing we enjoyed. I thought it would be an authentic place because of the look inside. Unfortunately it wasn't the case as the rest of the night continued. The seats are well put to use you can see by all the rips and tears. But that wasn't as much of the problem than with their food! The chips were not bad they were decent the chunky salsa wasn't as great I didn't like it just reminded me of the canned ones they sell at the store. I ordered a shrimp cocktail & husband ordered a combination of a taco, Chile relleno, and enchilada. I did not finish my shrimp cocktail because it seemed as if they poured the whole ketchup bottle it was almost tomato soup and while the portion looked big it was not good. Husbands combo we never thought at a Mexican restaurant they would bring out hard shell tacos that is a first definitely not traditional. The horchata was huge portion but it was not good either the taste was really off. The house margarita on happy hour was only 3.50 and happy hour is a actually a few hours so drinks wise if you want to check this place out for cheap drinks this is the place but for food I don't recommend. I would have liked to try the mangonada but I was already let down so many times. read more

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Good Mexican food The staff is always very friendly Tends to be crowded on the weekends read more

Service was fast and they were polite. Food was a letdown. The carne asada was just a whole piece of cheap steak charred on the flat top. Was expecting thin slices of meat, not a whole steak to cut. The chimichanga was average as well. Not a bad place, but not something worth craving. read more

Did not enjoy. The service was great but the food was a flop. Loved the waiter but the food was bland, the chimichanga was not chimmy'ing lol. It was soggy with watery cheese on top. The beans were bland ugh. Not good. read more

The food is amazing and the margaritas are perfect!!! The service is quick and the atmosphere is casual.

Excellent Mexican food by a local family. Great service even though short-staffed like so many restaurants. The servers are like family and get to know your food preferences as well as you. They know our family by name. We had "A Little of Everything", a combo with a burrito and taco, and chicken fajitas. All was excellent! We go to this restaurant at least once a week. read more

Best Mexican food we have had in months Service was great too We will definitely be back here again read more

I use to love it but this once waitress every single time never does refills today she talked to her co workers it wasn't even busy it was just me and my wife and she literally didn't care and sat there and talked to them . But you can atleast do re fulls I don't mind that you talk but come on I pay 31$ I think you can refill some drinks we were the only ones there . This is the second time she's done this I'll be going to San Jose for now on read more

Been here a couple of times always have great service. This last time we went my kids were watching home alone on my phone while we were dining there. Waiter says I just watched that the other day. When we got the check the waiter was nice enough to leave us a not on the check. Our response was under his, made my kids night for sure! read more

Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant - Waiter left a message because we were watching Home Alone. My kids responded underneath his message lol. - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Service was great and food was good. The chips were better than most mexican restaurants read more

Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant - Chicken & Beef fajita - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Great food. Wonderful and friendly staff. We eat here at least once a week. Love this place.

Food was delicious, great value for your money. Our server was not very attentive and constantly sitting and chatting with a coworker while we waited for chip & drink refills and our check for 15 minutes or so. Other than that, it was delicious and I'd definitely go back and just hope for a different server. read more

Nice home style Mexican good served and prepared by authentic Mexicans not just a lookalike chain Great value tasty wholesome food Great change from all the fast food restaurants in the killian rd area of columbia SC Third time here chicken was delicious Service was good and friendly definitely would home again read more

Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant - Chicken with onions and rice - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We were out on a drive. And in our way home we came across this place. We were a little concerned because there weren't any cars in their parking lot. BUT we stopped anyway..... Walked in. And the food smelled pretty good. The atmosphere was nice, clean and service was good. I ordered the combination #8. One enchilada and one tamale with rice and beans. Daughter #1 ordered steak fajitas. Daughter #2 ordered the Monterey chicken. Hubby ordered the cheese steak burrito. Food was really really good... And they give you big portions. If you order fajitas. Be prepared to wait a little bit. But it's worth the wait. read more

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Two stars for the food. The servers legit don't want to be there. They aren't friendly at all. Get some new cups/ plates!

Stopped hear for lunch on my way back from Monks Corner. Had the lunch Fajitas chicken, beef and shrimp. It was very good, but salad had almost no guacamole or sour cream. Staff was quick and friendly. All in all I would recommend to anyone looking for a good Mexican lunch. read more

Fresca Guacamole was the best! Also got the quesadilla with pork. Mexican lasagna, and kids quesadilla. They were good but the guacamole was the best. read more

Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

1st off we were seated but our food arrived to the table as a to go order. Next, checked my taco salad, and not only did it NOT HAVE EXTRA TOMATOES as requested there weren't any on it at all. The waiter went to get the tomatoes. We ordered queso, but didn't receive any chips with the queso. I'm assuming because we had chips with the salsa. Either way, I thought the queso should have came with it's own chips. Ordered entirely too much food, so I stacked my taco salad on top of the loaded nachos (remember they were in to go containers). The wait came to get my food; now I'm thinking he's bagging it up especially since I hadn't touched my taco salad. When he returned I asked for my bag. He was like oh I thought you was done; my food was thrown in the trash. I was so outdone. Granted he offered to fix another taco salad. I declined because the way things had already been going I felt me waiting for it would have been a complete waste of my time. I just knew it would have came back with guacamole on it. I usually get my food to go, but that experience alone has made me not want to patronize this establishment again. read more

Always love going here!! The food is always delicious! Highly recommend the cheesesteak burrito or the nacho cheese burrito or if you're feeling really hungry, the BB's burrito! The wait staff is always so friendly as well! read more

The food was very good, food was spicy. Glad that we came. Margaritas were the best for only $1.99 you dont have to go far. Brought some friends and they liked it also !!! Will definitely be coming back again. read more

Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Authentic atmosphere and wide variety of selection on the menu for food and drinks. Very reasonably priced for the proportions

Food was good when we got it. Waited over an hour because my daughter wanted Mexican for her birthday.

Great chicken soup. Hopefully the women's bathroom door will lock soon. read more

Monterrey’s Mexican Restaurant - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I love the cheese dip. The waiting is amazing. I went there on my b-day, and this one waiter was the BEST waiter ever. I said, "It's my birthday," she said, "Oh, happy birthday!" It's so friendly--specifically the waiters. I love the 2 soft tacos, with lettuce and cheese. They serve it so quick in my opinion. Like I said, the cheese dip--phenomenal. The way they give it a little kick to it, it makes it good. I love the coin machines at the front of the restaurant, they give me something like a gum ball after I eat. I have nothing to say but, keep up the good work, and good food... read more

Authenticate Mexican cuisine and ambiance Incredible price - great service - perfect for what it is! read more

Soo good!! Food and service are excellent. The best Mexican food I've had since I moved here from Texas.

Seated right away after stopping in for lunch on a Tuesday before Christmas shopping. I was weary because of the reviews but you can't go shopping Hangry (hungry therefore angry). The waitress checked on me three times before I was ready to order so the service is attentive. Chips were warm, salsa is watery but cold and flavorful. I ordered the lunch special #1 and a margorona with a side of queso. It took a while for the food to come once I ordered but I didn't mind as I hoped that equated to fresh and hot. NOPE food was Luke warm at best. Beans were watery. Hands down the worst chile relleno I have ever had. The pepper wasn't cooked at ALL and it was only one quarter of a pepper with ground beef thrown on top to boot. Guacamole is the disgusting stuff from a store out of a bottle. Last but not least my margarita was neon green. Now... the woman next to me ordered a chicken fajita lunch special and it looked great. If you're hangry I'd risk it...if not pass them up. read more

I experienced the worst service ever here! No matter how good the food or drinks are, I will never patronize a business that acts like they don't want my money. Stopped in to get a simple margarita. The guy at the door directed me to sit at the bar. I had 2 different people ask about why I was sitting there and when I explained why they said ok just to have the same guy come back to me and say can you move to a table. Ok, done. Waited and waited over 20 mins after ordering the 1 drink 3 times and never got it. Then the rudest lady approached me to ask if I had been helped and I said no I was just trying to get a margarita. She started waving her hands and rolling her head sarcastically saying oh I don't know what kind you want. When I tried to explain, she responded with even more rudeness to the point where I just said never mind and walked out. She said ok. Obviously, my business was not wanted. I will never return and it's sad because I was a frequent customer. read more

We have been here numerous times and have not had a bad experience. The service is quick. The food is tasty, hot and plentiful. The prices are very reasonable. This is our "go to" spot for Mexican food in Columbia. read more

This place was good in the past, but the last two times I've been here it is absolutely terribly disgusting. The chips are always stale and the salsa tastes like ketchup and marinara. One time they gave me the wrong order, and I couldn't eat that disgusting slop they put in front of me. The waitress didn't check on me for 30 minutes, and then she came back and offered to correct my meal, but I had somewhere to be, so I skipped a meal that day. This last time, I ordered a quesadilla and the meat was rancid, there were multiple hairs, random grains of rice (this meal doesn't come with rice) and what looked like flem and spit inside the quesadilla. I almost vomited upon inspection of my food. I walked right out the door, and I am never going to waste my time here anymore. read more

We get take out from here often. The portions and price are great. The order is always right, and they are pleasant to order from. The only complaint we have is that their hours have become unpredictable, and on days they are open they do not answer the phone. read more

Whenever my family and I go on road trips we make a point to try new Mexican restaurants along the way. The food here is pretty good- not mind blowing- and definitely not worth the 45+minutes we spent waiting for the food to get to our table. The waiter was polite but harried and seemed overwhelmed by the work load. To be fair, it was 7pm in a Friday night, and the place was crowded, but we didn't wait for a table. Only for the food to come to the table. So, overall, the food is okay, the service is slow, and we're unlikely to revisit this one the next time we find ourselves driving along I-77. read more

I have tried several Mexican restaurants in many different locations. This one is slightly below average for what I would expect. The guacamole is not made fresh at the table with fresh ingredients. That was a disappointment. The entrée I ordered did not have all the ingredients noted on the menu and it was a little bland. The other guys said the beers were good. read more

The "Manager" lost a long time customer tonight. All over a happy hour price drink. Long story short, they claim we were seated at 7, we were seated at 6:50. No one came to the table or place an order until after 7. The drink was horrible and because the manager couldn't be bothered to come to the table, I guess they really don't need my business read more

The food here is really good. The drinks are usually too. The only complaint I would have about those two things are the chips are always pretty stale and they charge extra for just about everything. But the worst thing about this place is the step in manager/waiter named Cesar. He is by far one of the rudest people I have met in my life. You ask him for simple things on the menu and he looks at you like you are the dumbest person on earth. He is always very sarcastic and extremely insulting. I am always so thankful when he is not our waiter. Not only does he have the worst attitude and customer service skills I have ever seen, he also bullies the fellow waiting staff. Sounds like a great guy, right? They have the best Mexican food on the north east side or I probably would never go back just because he is there. It has never failed every time I have had to interact with him he has always had the worst attitude and is always heavy on the sarcasm acting like everything you say is dumb. read more

We stopped here on our way down to Florida. The service was great, chips and salsa were on the table within minutes of sitting down. The good was very good and fast, just what we needed. Definitely worth the stop and extremely convenient as it is right off the interstate. read more

Terrible service. Happy hour is over at 7 p.m. I came in at 645. Waited until the bar tender decided to take my order. The when I ordered from the happy hour menu he said happy hour just ended at 7. I looked at my watch and it was 6:59. I told him I was there well before then and waited patiently for him. He said sorry it just ended at 7. It was almost like it was intentional to wait to serve me at 7. Wow terrible service don't recommend. read more

Absolutely love this place! Good sized portions, good salsa and friendly service. Food does take a bit to get to you sometimes, but worth the wait! A must if in the area! read more