Taqueria Jalisco Restaurant

This has become our absolute favorite local restaurant for Mexican food. I’ve lost count of how often I’ve enjoyed dining here with friends and family. It’s perfect for every occasion (date nights, lunch with friends, birthday and graduation celebrations, etc.) and has a warm, family friendly atmosphere.

At some other Mexican restaurants, I’ve noticed a tendency for meat to be overcooked. Here, the meat in each dish is tender, full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Prices are reasonable and portion sizes are so generous that I always seem to leave with enough leftovers for a second meal! There are also many gluten-free and dairy-free menu items available for guests with allergy concerns.

The staff is incredible; kind, attentive and very knowledgeable on the menu. As a multi-lingual establishment they are able to accommodate both English and Spanish speaking guests (and have been wonderfully patient with non-Spanish speaking guests, children and adults, who wish to practice ordering in Spanish).

We know friends who will make the trip from Lexington or Downtown Columbia because the food is that good! This has become our go-to recommendation for Mexican cuisine, both to local and out of town friends. If you’re local to the area and haven’t been here for a meal yet, get ready to discover a hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great quality food & friendly service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is by far our favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Everything is excellent! Always delighted. Never disappointed. Friendly staff. A+ all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered Togo and menu prices on their website are different than what I was charged. It was a process to even tell our order to the person on the phone. We were told the food would be ready in “7-12min” and I don’t think they started making it until we arrived-we waited for 15minutes to get the food (take a credit card if you want to make sure people show up). We were about to pull out of the parking lot someone ran out to us to say we didn’t have a whole dish we ordered. The food was good, but overall a very disappointing experience.

Food: 4

Service: 1

Great food with one exception. The cheese dip was thin. If this is normal next time, I'll add some refried beans to thicken it. Otherwise, food was good and tasty. The service was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great food, fast service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love this place usually a last minute call for dinner the service is awesome 👌 and defenitley a go back would recommend for anybody stopping by or for the people who live here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was amazing. Prompt service. You order and within 10 minutes your food is in front of you. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Chips \u0026 Salsa, Grilled Chicken, Quesadilla De Pollo, Chicken Fajitas, Pico De Gallo

Great authentic Mexican cuisine

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Mexican Restaurant in Columbia! Food is flavorful and consistent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ate here for the first time tonight. I got the Pollo Loco and it was delicious! They also have the best pico, had to order a small one to go lol. We will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is just average... doesn't justify their dramatic raise in prices

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and great service.