El Maguey

901 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia
(573) 874-3812

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Makeup by Amy Louise

Found a glob of hair in my food. I get how an occasional hair might accidentally happen but a whole glob of hair is ridiculous. They replaced the food but idk.

Ekekekekek Collette

Great local staple. Chips are light and crispy, I recommend the tacos Dorado and birria tacos. If you're feeling adventurous, the molcajete bowl is fire! Colorful murals and Modelo on tap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Dakota Kinslow

Came here Christmas Eve about an hour before close me and my mom were desperate to find a place to eat. Not only did we get great service,but the food was amazing and the staff wished us a Merry Christmas. It was very much a welcome experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Tegethoff

Get the carnitas! This place is always perfect. Service, and food are always perfect here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Logan Fairley

Food is good but to go and door dash sucks. The people at the register doesn't know anything over charged for tortillas because they didn't know they came with the alombres

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Christopher Johnson

Been going here since I was a young child and have always enjoyed it, it's changed a lot but still has amazing food and amazing service and will continue to be going to it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shrikesh Sachdev

El Maguey has been a staple in Columbia for years… and that’s because it offers great food and drinks for a good value!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lauren Ashley

Manager is very rude.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Millie R

Was fairly quiet when I went their with my partner, however they have authentic food and excellent service. Definitely worth a try if you love Mexican food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas

Alan Vanella

I went there for the first time last night. The building was too noisy. The service is good but the food I have was too greasy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Ladyy Cason

Owner is always rude. I come often, but as of yesterday (08/7/2025) I will not return. I cut into my burrito and a bunch of juice came pouring out of it; NEVER has that happen. I always order the same burrito and it’s never had so much of an oil watery and greasy type of liquid coming out of my burrito. I asked the waiter who happened to be the owner if they can remake it. He had an attitude and said that it’s already cooked. They can’t make another one. very rude about it, stated I come here often and it’s never look like that. He acted as if there wasn’t anything he could do about it so yes, I disputed the charges with my bank left no tip and left the restaurant. I will never return. seems as if they don’t want Black people in their establishment anyways.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Sandy Lapsley

Good food, great service. Took a star away because strawberry margaritas were made with a mix, no fresh fruit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ray Mayginnes

The Fajita Taco salad with shrimp, steak, and chicken is excellent. I will definitely order it again.

Dawn Carver

More Americanised Mexican not really authentic. Ok for Missouri.

jkel75

Absolutely delish. Ordered for pickup. Super hot and fresh

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