Great service all the way around. Best local IPA MOUNTAIN CANDY, lovely Margarita & fantastic chips (large) & salsa. Lots of menu choices for a more authentic Mexican cuisine. We had the Combination Dinner, a fresh made & delicious Guacamole Salad. Large portions. read more

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PUT OF BUSINESS. NEW OWNER/OPERATOR. Hopefully it woll come back. Now two menus: lunch and dinner.8 read more

Well, we've tried this place several times now, and I can say that this is the last time we will eat here. We ordered several meals and did take out. Unfortunately, the food was not good. It was extremely greasy and not seasoned well. Not to mention I found someone's hair in my chicken and that was the final straw. read more

We regularly have eaten here in the past but hadn't been in a couple of months. Boy has it gone downhill fast. I don't know if there was a change in ownership or a different chef, but the food was terrible. I ordered fish tacos and got greasy fish with some cheap cheese thrown on it. My wife's food was just as bad We won't be back again read more

I stopped going to Taqueria El Manhattan in 2020 while Alex Reyes (sometimes Ciro S.) was still the onsite manager. I did not like the disregard for covid-19 precautions at the restaurant during the pandemic. I decided to go the restaurant again last March and have been a regular there again since then. The staff has completely changed since my pre-2023 visits, gives good service and is attentive, and I feel valued as a customer. They are a "family" for me when I go to dine, usually as a single senior diner. The layout of seating changed a bit since 2020, and I find it more appealing. The ambience is what I would expect from a family-friendly Mexican restaurant. The menu had (not unexpectedly) changed from 2020. The take-out version of the menu shows the restaurant name to be "Tres Compadres Taqueria & Mexican Grill." I don't know why there's a difference in name. I actually think the quality of the food is better with the current onsite manager, who is not Alex Reyes. The prices are higher than before, but then costs have increased and must be passed along to customers. The Lunch Specials (served Monday to Friday from 11 am until 3 pm) are still good values with the chicken and veggies being my favorite. I also really like the "Create your Own" combinations, especially the chicken tostado version with rice and guacamole salad. I've tried a number of other menu items and have not had anything I didn't like. The regular salsa served with the tortilla chips is a bit spicy, but I'll still take it over a milder version which they offer. Handicapped parking is very limited in this strip mall (Southend Plaza) and mostly doesn't meet A.D.A. requirements (see photos). If you use a walker or wheelchair, you'll have to chance maneuvering through the parking lot. I tried to find information about the current owner online without success. It's hidden behind an "agent" as some businesses are who want to hide ownership information. The listed agent for Taqueria El Manhattan in South Carolina is Juliana Reyes (Alex's spouse?). read more

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Had the best service! Food came out nice and hot and tasted great. Everything was very authentic.

We went here tonight and were very pleased. The salsa was spicy and delicious and they served a queso with ground beef as a complimentary addition to the chips and dip. Very delicious. My husband ordered a massive burrito, which he told me was amazing. My order of Yolanda's (three chicken enchiladas topped with red sauce and served with rice and guacamole salad) were outstanding. The service was also very attentive, despite the appearance they may have been short-staffed. We could not tell as our drinks were always full, as well as our chip basket. We will absolutely be back! read more

They are the only ones in the area that offer Suadero. This meat makes the best tacos. read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - I got the Pollo con Crema lunch Special for $5.95 with some sweet tea. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

OH MY GAWD! Flavor explosion. I can't even! I don't think there are enough words in the English or Spanish language to describe this! So much flavor!!! I love mexican food & frequent Mexican restaurants in the area several times a week. This is hands down THE BEST I have ever had in any city! I ordered Pollo Con Crema. You could taste the poblanos without it being hot. The cheese stayed creamy & never developed into a blob the way most cheeses do. I seriously can't say enough. Even though they don't serve margarita they still get a 5 stars. Currently they serve wine & beer. They're working on getting their liquor license. You know how when you go to a restaurant in the middle of the day & its not busy usually the service sucks & the food isn't very good. SO NOT the case here. We stopped in at 3pm. The food was again.... AMAZING & the service was prompt & attentive. Oz was awesome & made sure we had everything we needed! I can not gush enough! Eat here! You won't be disappointed! #hiddengem read more

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The food was good but the man who answered the phone to take order was not that friendly. Also they didn't pack well. The sauces were spilt all over in a bag. Pollo con crema and camarons la chipotle were similar in a creamy sauce. Expected some kicks from caramons la chipotle but it was kind of mild. The portion was okay for two people but not a lot. Generally good for the price. read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - Pollo con crema - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

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This was a okay stop for the family. They serve chips and salsa right from the get-go which our kids loved. The menu is extensive and the food delicious. The ambiance however is not conducive to families. The Jerry Springer style TV made it pretty uncomfortable trying to keep our young kids from watching something we'd rather them not be exposed to yet. We may try to order out instead in the future if we decide to eat here again. read more

Just moved to the area and have been in search of a local Mexican restaurant to frequent since it's one of my husband and I's favorite. Well I KNOW I've found it!!! This little gem is amazing!!! Service was friendly, efficient, fast, and prompt. The only minor issue I had was that they had no Gordita's. For some who know and love true Mexican food gorditas are a rare find on a menu, so when I came across them I just had to try. Unfortunately, they were not currently selling them. Bummer, but hopefully next visit I am able to try. Now, back to the food. Everything was amazing!! The complimentary chips were great. They weren't those extra toasty, hard, almost burnt looking and tasting chips some Mexican restaurants have. They were light, crispy, hot, and oh so good. The best part which I was not expecting was that this restaurant gives you THREE dipping salsas with your chips!! You get your traditional red salsa, a green avocado salsa, and then this queso and meat inspired dip!! Wow, what a treat!! I preferred the avocado dip while hubby enjoyed the queso inspired dip best. Next were the entree's which came out accurate, hot, and delicious!! I ordered the tacos which I rarely do, but for some reason I was craving them and they did not disappoint. Just the right amount of everything!! *added bonus the waiter bought out TWO additional sauces for my tacos. One was a red based extra hot sauce and then there was a green Tomatillo type sauce which was more mild in heat. Both were good, but I preferred the red. I love a good hot sauce!! I ordered the carne asada and the al pastor which was my absolute favorite. And of course no Mexican meal is complete without rice and beans!! My husband also ordered something outside of his normal burrito and that was the tilapia. He said it was great, but wouldn't order again due to all the bones and not a lot of meat on the fish. In the end even without the Gorditas this place for me was Phenomenal!! I will most definitely become a regular. read more

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I came in 2/7/24 around 12:00 the place wasn't crowded so i decided to sit at the bar. My server was a little timid but that may work for this area and she made sure i had everything i needed . I ordered nachos texano and it was DELICIOUS. I eat with my eyes so the presentation when the food was put in front of me : initial reaction "wow".Chicken shrimp and steak seasoned nicely and wassnt too spicy. I also had a margarita which was pretty good as well . Definitely will return read more

If you haven't been here for awhile you may want to try it again. New owners and the food we had today was fantastic. I had the chicken and beef fajitas and my husband had a burrito. All was great with very large portions. The staff was very pleasant also. The restaurant itself could use some tender loving care but the food was very good. read more

I stopped in with my parents for dinner, and like other reviews, was confronted with a vast menu. We decided to eat on the cheap so ordered ala carte. At $2 each we tried the al pastor, carnitas and skirt steak on corn tacos, enchiladas and gorditas. So good! And a side of rice and refried beans (worthy of no further mention). Service was OK, you have to be more proactive with requesting your check. But maybe that was because we were there at the height of dinner rush hour. We will definitely go again! read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - Gorditas, carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

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If I could've given zero stars, I would have: Despite the name, it was nearly impossible to find tacos in the humongous menu. There was a full bar, but we weren't offered a drink menu. Service was so weak that it was offensive: The waitress had zero training, zero knowledge of the menu, and very little English language skills (less her fault than management's, who allowed someone like this to serve customers). The quality of the food and cleanliness of the establishment were nothing to write home about. I can't believe that there are two other locations. read more

We enjoy Mexican food and it's our 1st time dining here. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere and the menu is quite extensive. Chips brought to the table with 2 types of dipping sauces one was tomato based, the other a green sauce, both tasty. The expansive menu features a large variety of combination plates, fajitas, chalupas, tacos enchiladas, burritos, platilles,etc. soups, salads, appetizers, main entrees of seafood, pork chicken and beef. Drinks, desserts, a kids menu and even burgers. The prices moderate. I ordered a taco salad and waitress asked if I wanted the lunch or dinner size just a small difference in price so I opted for the dinner size. My dining mate ordered a chicken burrito with rice and beans. I considered my salad very small for the dinner size, the taco shell was filled with tasty but soupy ground beef, creating a soggy , watery base, with only a smattering of lettuce and a 1/2 slice of a tomato. I also asked for extra sour cream but didn't think it was extra. I would not reorder this again. I mentioned this fact to the waitress that it was very soupy, hardly any lettuce and she looked at me and nodded and that was that. My dining mate enjoyed all of his meal, said it was tasty. Dining mates food plated nicely, didn't think my salad was. We would eat here again and order something different. Update 6/2018 shell found in meager guac salad, returned and comped. I again ordered taco salad thinking last time I ordered it , a fluke . Chicken taco salad was tasty but still not filled adequately, needed more lettuce and tomatoes in my opinion, otherwise all other food seemed portioned adequately for my dining mate . Will not order taco salad here again. Update: 7/07/18 met friends here who wanted Mexican. I ordered the Mexican chicken soup and it was excellent! read more

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We should have known when we walked in, it was messy, dirty. The food was really bad, we know Mexican food so this was far from it. We left most of it read more

Standard fare. Nothing that you can't get at the 3-4 other Mexican restaurants in the area. I would still go with Los Aztecas if I had to choose. read more

There Mexican food is excellent. Very good service Been there many times. Prices very fair. Very large portions made very well. I would give it a 5 rating. Happy Gail G read more

This place is legit. I've lived in San Francisco for many years and this is the best Mexican food I've had in the Carolinas. Authentic, excellent chips and queso, and extremely affordable. I think they should rates their prices a bit. read more

First time trying out this restaurant-- absolutely delicious! Great salsas and chips for starters & great fajitas! Lots of choices, great atmosphere and great selection of beer! Will be visiting again-- thanks for a great lunch!! read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

Consistently Excellent food and great service. Chicken Soup and guacamole are outstanding!

Unfortunately I have to bring my review down to 3 stars... This was our go-to place for Mexican. The staff and food used to be excellent! They seem to be going through hard times finding "new" staff after all of the good ones left. I am writing this review update to hopefully reach the owner who we've met before. I don't know if it's the new management or what but the friendliness has gone out the door and food quality is sometimes hit-or-miss... whoever seems to be managing these days just isn't doing a good job. Plain and simple. Never had we had any order mix-ups or waited more than 20 min for food. We witnessed our waiter after taking our order roam and talk to other workers for 10+ min before putting our order in the system. Another time we waited for several minutes in an almost empty restaurant for someone to acknowledge us. It's just not the same and I truly do hope it gets better because this place is a great asset to the area and we'd hate to lose it because of poor management... read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - Some of the best authentic tacos around... - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

A great, out of the way place for Mexican fare. Not much out of the ordinary. There was live music getting ready to start as we were leaving. Service was good, the crowd assembled for the music may have contributed to that. All in all at decent place. Only issue is the awkward parking lot. read more

We came to this restaurant on a Saturday night. We ordered a kids bean burrito, kids enchilada, taco salad, chicken flautas, a gordita and a combo plate. The service was good. The food not so much. It was not flavored particularly well, lukewarm when it arrived, and I wouldn't order anything on the menu again. The one thing I thought was well done was the rice. But not worth going back for. The restaurant was old and dirty looking. I do not know why this restaurant has four stars. read more

D E A.liscious!!! From our first time eating Enchilada Poblano platter to the amazing postre Churros relleno w vanilla ice cream. Food comes out hot and good portions. Wait staff very attentive and informative on dishes. Would give it 5. Menu way too many items to choose (30 per page, uff) & no music. Soccer games on tv. Can't wait to try the Mexican Flan!!! read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - Enchilada Poblano...the Sauce...Wow!!! - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

Food was good! Loved that chips came with 3 different sauces, only negative is that their red salsa lacked spice and depth of flavor. Will definitely be back. read more

Great food, not bland, has real flavor and menu is big! Something for everyone. Cheap drafts of Mexican and domestic beers, very friendly service. Typical atmosphere. We drive a little further vs just heading into the Waxhaw normal joints. Try the Chipotle Shrimp or the Mole Poblano those are great. read more

Taqueria El Manhattan - Camarones Chipotle - Mexican Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

Average mexican food. First timer here, so Ill be fair. Dirty floor. They swept floor while I was eating. Why can't you sweep the floor after hours or before you open?? There's no way this floor got that trashed in two hours of being open. Corn tortillas were dried out. Nice waitress. Food was not bad, but I've had better carnitas. $14 for lunch a little high. Probably won't be back since I can get better closer. read more

Hands-down the best Mexican food around. Carne asada tacos are on point. Besides the food being great, this place has exceptional service. Constantly checking on you and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this place! read more

Just finished paying my bill. Wish that I would have paid better attention. My daughter ordered a taco salad for $8.95. She got grilled chicken on it instead of ground beef. We were charged an additional $6.75 for the chicken. That is robbery. Nothing on the menu mentions this, and our server didn't mention this outlandish up charge. I used to like this place, but won't be going back due to their thievery. Wish I could take my tip back. Oh, and there was a fruit fly in her salad. Maybe that's why there was such a ridiculous price increase. read more

The food here is really good and fresh. Very tasty Mexican dishes! Chicken is always shredded, not chopped. Generous portions. They never scrimp on the important ingredients. The service is friendly and prompt. I wish they would improve the ambiance. read more

The food is fairly good but the service is hit and miss. On several occasions they fail to answer the phone when you call to place a take out order and when told about it they just sorta brush it off as no big deal. It's a little frustrating but if your craving Mexican food it's worth the minor inconvenience. read more

Zero stars if possible. Worst service I have ever received anywhere, ever. Drink orders arrived after almost an hour, they were wrong. Missing orders. Half arrived. Almost 2 hours later, 2 meals were still missing. Asked to speak with the manager who REFUSED TO COME OUT AND SPEAK WITH US. Yet they still tried to charge us the entire bill! Horrendous service, very mediocre food, sub par atmosphere and disgusting attitude. Don't bother. read more

This restaurant is good, the food, service and prices are very good. I think that the interior over by the bar and bathrooms looks run down and sloppy so this could lead people to believe maybe the restaurant is not Pristine and clean but II guess you are still working on that area....I know it is cleaned as I do see the servers cleaning tables while I am there. One suggestion I have is to have the management train the employees that many gringos speak fluent Spanish as well as English and some Spanish people from other countries live in SC and look like they are native to America but are not and are totally bilingual so if you are going to speak in spanish with other staff members in earshot of guests make it about business and not about the clients in the restaurant as this is insulting. read more

I am not sure why people have given a 1 star. Came at 4:45pm on a Sunday. Quiet place but the food was delicious. No complaints, the staff was friendly and attentive when we need anything. I would come back here and eat again. read more

Oh god, where do we start. We are from out of town visiting my in-laws. We wanted a quick lunch and this was close by. I ordered a chicken taco salad and my husband had the enchiladas supreme. My taco bowl was soggy, lacked flavor, and had a bone in it. Thankfully I found it first as I was giving my chicken to my 9 month old son. We said the only thing that's good about the bone is at least you know it's semi fresh. My husband couldn't even finish his. It actually made him sick to his stomach. They gave us chips and salsa which the chips had to be from last night because they were stale and hard as a rock. When he went to pick up the food he said the workers there couldn't be bothered. Like he interrupted them from doing something which was nothing because the restaurant was empty. We definitely won't recommend or be back. read more

Came for breakfast and Loretta came out to greet us and make suggestions. We ordered her homemade fresh blueberry pancakes, grits, scrambled eggs with sausage, and the ever so delicious homemade biscuits and gravy. Wilson was at our service and a real gentleman. Everything was just great. read more

The restaurant was very clean; we were met as we walked in and greeted by our server with Fresh chips and salsa; menu is large and had many options. I had the super enchiladas they were good but needs more spices in the meat. read more

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