Best Queso in Columbia

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Publico
Publico
90/100 (1898 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
American
Healthy
American
Mexican
Healthy
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Fusion
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Burger
Toasts
Queso
Shrimp
Tuna
Sit down
American
Healthy
Bar
Mexican
Fusion
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Parking Available
Full Bar
Television
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
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"I went for my first time yesterday with my boyfriend and two of our best friends. I loved it! The food was wonderful, our server was extremely great...."
Victoria Williams
"We decided to try this spot during restaurant week. It also happened to be Taco Monday. We have found the best guacamole in town since our TX days...."
Shaphonya Deane
"Went on a Sunday and caught the bunch crowd but we got seated and served quickly. The food was great and the price was good too. Nice place all..."
Beryle Watt Brown
"Stopped in to eat while running and it was the best move I made all day. Incredible staff; waitress recommended the plantain pork nachos and they..."
Kyle Hendrix
"Absolute favorite place in Five Points! Atmosphere, food, service, and margaritas are on point!! Shout out to L.A. Friendliest behind the..."
Marnie Dominick
"Finally tried Publico and loved it. Took advantage of their deal 5 tacos with 2 sides for $20. It was a great way for 2 people to sample several..."
Yan Dia
"I just discovered here about 2 weeks ago at work and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't addicted. Huge selection of fresh food that's always good and..."
Elena DeVour
"Great place for food and drinks! Great gathering place also to meet people and make new friends. Our Waitress Carly was amazing kind and helpful...."
Victoria Pescatore
"After my son's USC campus tour we stopped here to eat for the first time. The service is excellent and the food is phenomenal! I definitely..."
Tomova Attles
"Everything I had was great. The service was awesome. The server told us the kitchen was closed and we were going to leave but they asked us to stay...."
Veronica Amber Parker
"Charlie and Darrien were wonderful. The food was outstanding and the service was top..."
Mathis Coxon
"I came Saturday morning with a friend and her 22 month old and it was great! We sat out back on the patio so the toddler could sit in a high chair..."
Laken Rodriguez
Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
90/100 (979 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Queso
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda
Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda
89/100 (4234 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Torte
Queso
Shrimp
Pork
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"One of the better if not the best Mexican food restaurants in Columbia. Free chips were fresh and warm and the salsa was good. I had the steak..."
Tony Flowers
"This place is amazing. Drive out of my way just to eat there amazing. We started out with the spinach and poblano pepper dip posted on the door and..."
Jen Cohen
"Real Mexican food. We travel over an hour to come here pretty often. This is the only "real" Mexican restaurant in this state that we have found so..."
Lori Davis
"Probably the best Mexican food in all of South Carolina, and likely a few states beyond that. Let's just say East of the Mississippi. Barbacoa tacos..."
Ben Snow
"Our server today was excellent and the food was the Real Deal!!! It was soooooo good! This IS the place to go for Mexican food!!!! ..."
Allison Abbott Chatfield
"We always love coming here for the tacos and salsa! Our 3 year old especially loves the food and atmosphere. The barbacoa consome is one of the best..."
Ellen Morrisson
"This place was awesome. Great staff, they were polite, attentative, and kept us full of food and drinks. The food was authentic and cooked..."
John M McLees
"Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Columbia, and on our list of top 5 favorite restaurants in the area. The food is hot, fast and delicious and the..."
Liz Yturria
"My husband & I used to frequent a place by the name of Tacos Al Carbon in Lake Worth, FL. Since moving to South Carolina last year we haven't found..."
Rosaye Suprius
"I eat here every time I come to Columbia! I will NOT ever miss an opportunity to eat here! Definitely worth the..."
Dwight Decker
"Great food!!! The TortAs are amazing and the tacos are great. This is the best spot for real Mexican..."
Daniel Robinson
"Absolutely the most authentic Mexican restaurant around! I’m from Texas and I know good Mexican food and this is the good stuff! The staff are..."
Heather Garza Fagan
"First time we've been here, very good authentic Mexican food. It's small but worth the wait. Great wait staff. Great..."
Patricia K Pierce
"Everything from their drinks and food was awesome, the staff was friendly..."
Terri Hayes
"This was fantastic. When we are back in the area definitely will be back. The staff was..."
Melanie Lorenz
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service and a reasonable price. My personal favorite local Mexican..."
Michael Steven Coffey
"Good food at a good price.  Four friends and I went here for lunch and we were all pleased.  They bring out chips and salsa as an appetizer which..."
Will S.
"Food is Very Good.Prepartion of the food is differ for other Mexican restaurants.Service is good. Recommended for those who wants to try..."
Karrie Bree
"Ordered takeout so I can't comment on the service. However, the food was very good. The fajita burrito was something different from other Mexican..."
Tsmartucci
"Hidden Gem! I loved every bite !! There were so many people we almost didn't get a Table. I'm glad we came. Mole enchiladas proved to me they were..."
Cecilia
"I live right next-door and this place is absolutely amazing. The quality of the food and the service is always second to none. This is probably the..."
Ra'na H.
"The Yelp 100 Challenge officially kicked off Tuesday, 9/1/15, at Real Mexico. Real comes up #1 in the Mexican Category on Yelp in Columbia, so it..."
Lunch Men
"This has been my 2nd time here, I just ordered shrimp tostadas and they are absolutely amazing. Salsa has a slight kick but flavorful. Very authentic..."
Corey Stevens
"Busy Place. Fast service, good food. Just which sopapilla's were the puffy donut type and not the flour tortilla with cinnamon and sugar like they..."
Bilko
"I've been here before.... I chose this place based on the Urban Spoon 93% like rate and when we got close I remembered having lunch here about six..."
Jack Edward Holdford
"Delicious fish and shrimp tacos, for real. giid service, nice locals only place, in and old 7-11. only once in several years did we have bad..."
Marc Cardwell
"Very good and will endorse the "Real" within their name. Huevos ala Mexicana and Fish Tacos were very good and reasonably priced. Will come back when..."
D-Man
"Love the tacos! The tortas are huge. If you want dessert, save some room for the churro..."
Liliana Figueroa Garcia
"Fantastic! Very friendly and welcoming. Everyone in our party was very pleased with each order. We eat at a lot of Mexican restaurants and this is..."
Vegetarian
"Absolutely nothing not to like.... Real Mexico is my kind of place. The prices are good, the food is great and it has that hole-in-the-wall feel that..."
Karyyk
"Great food, great people. Their food is always top notch. They always use top quality products in their foods and do not put lard in their beans. The..."
Shirls
"Wonderful, authentic mexican!! Great service, great prices, great food; you cannot go wrong with this..."
Accadian
"Love this place! The are super friendly and the food is fantastic! Kid friendly and reasonably priced, Real Mexico is a must try. Chipotle chicken..."
Aaron
"REALLY GOOD!. My friend took me there the other night and I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this food was. I felt like I was sitting in the..."
Anna
"Very good. I think the food is really good and an excellent value. I live in Texas and eat Mexican frequently and this food compares very favorably...."
Ilene
"Amazing authentic Mexican food and the margaritas are spot on with house made mix. And the staff are so nice and hospitable. Will look no further for..."
Jilly Bean
"I don't think I will be going anywhere else soon! Great prices and excellent..."
Meagsandbacon
"The food was really good u can tell it's..."
Elizabeth
"This place is awesome! Chile relleno is the best I have ever had! $2.99 margaritas FTW. If you speak Spanish they really take good care of..."
Julian
"Really good. I normally don't like to stop at a new place without a review, but I was desperate to avoid Cracker Barrel so I gave them a shot. Glad I..."
Wes
Cantina 76
Cantina 76
85/100 (375 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sugar Free Cake with Sprinkles I Made for Baby Shower
Shrimp Tacos
Tacos
Jalapenos Margaritas
Guacamole
Strawberries and Basil Margareta
Fried Ice Cream
Surf And Turf
Tortilla Soup
Fried Chicken Salad
Chips and Salsa
Burrito
Pork Tacos
Tortillas
Shrimp
Barbacoa Taco
Nachos
Beef
Variety of Tacos
Queso
Tres Hombres Sampler
Fish
Baby Shower Decorations
Chicken Enchiladas with Queso
Pork
Salad
Jalapeno Shrimp Peruvian Shrimp and Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Cocktail
Honeysuckle Mimosa
Bean and Beef Enchilada
Tapas
Surf and Turf Taco
Fish Taco
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Wine and Beer
Television
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Full Bar
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Discover
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is by far our favorite go to restaurant in Columbia! Great service , over the top delicious food! Lunch or dinner, always a great..."
Shannon Kirk Jones
"Best restaurant in Columbia, hands down! Their strawberry margarita is amazing and the Peruvian Shrimp tacos are my favorite! There's not a bad thing..."
Desiree Lynn
"Always a great experience when I eat here. Must try's are the guacamole, anything with roasted chicken, and the margaritas. Everything on the menu is..."
Jamie M. De Nobrega
"Great atmosphere!! We were welcomed as soon as we walked in the door!! Our food was great and our drinks were even better!! We were in town to take..."
Kimmie Mcleod Mccoy
"Service and food was great! Westbrook White Thai beer was..."
Sushidragon Lipton
"Excellent food and service. I would definitely recommend and will be dining here..."
Hayley Layne
"One of my favorites! Great food at a great price and fantastic..."
Katy Sullivan Cleary
"Enjoyed the meal and service. Very friendly. Will definitely be going back next time I’m in..."
George Hinchliffe Sr
"Great food and the best service everytime! Great value and atmosphere. Highly addictive..."
Michael Cummins
Cantina 76  Main Street
Cantina 76 Main Street
80/100 (2508 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Spiced Margherita
Garbage Queso Dip
Tapas
Jalapeno Shrimp Taco
Fish Taco
Vegetarian Tacos with Slaw
Lemonade
Tacos
Fried Ice Cream
Chips and Salsa
Soft Taco
Nachos
Ground Beef
Queso
Fried Chicken Tacos
Pesto
Shrimp
Salsa and Chips
Fish
Beef
Strawberry Basil Margarita
Tres Hombres Sampler
Pork
Chimi Cheesecake
Pulled Pork
Buffalo Chicken Taco
Beer
BBQ Taco
Taco salad
Pasta
Surf and Turf Buffalo Chicken and Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Salad
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Television
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We have eaten here for lunch and loved the food and service. Last night was our first time having dinner there. There was a crowd but the staff was..."
Barb Stultz
"My daughters and I made a last minute decision to eat here. The chicken teriyaki tacos were delicious. Although I couldn't eat another bite, the..."
Maria Wright Davis
"Red Sangria is the best restaurant sangria I've had! (Not as good as my husband's.) Roasted chicken taco is pretty good. Emily really took cate of..."
Beth Lowe
"Beef 🥩 Nachos on point service was fast 💨..."
Janesa Harrell
"Great atmosphere! Service is top notch. The food is awesome, fresh ingredients, and prices are reasonable. Management and staff are down to..."
Jerrell Gibson
"We went for dessert late Saturday night. Friendly and fast service. I would recommend this one ! Both desserts were very..."
Norma Jean Rogers
"I've eaten at Cantina 76 for lunch and dinner service and it's been phenomenal every time. I love their buffalo chicken taco and Peruvian shrimp..."
Adam DeLoach
"One of my favorite go to local main street spots. It's usually fast, super inexpensive for what you get and a great casual place to take friends from..."
Gregory Garrett
"Best place I’ve been to in Columbia. Love the atmosphere, the food was amazing too! Check it..."
Kaylee Lynn Kelley
Sure Fire Tacos
Sure Fire Tacos
76/100 (1907 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Queso
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats