Tios Mexican Cafe & Cantina

921 Sumter St, Columbia
(803) 252-7229

Recent Reviews

Demetria Dawkins

Thought I would give them a try since it is close to my job. I got the chimichanga with chicken as my meat. I usually go to Cantinas o Mai street t get this, I was so disappointed because the filling was mostly beans with a little chicken! Cantina's chimichanga is filled with chicken! I won't be back to Tios for this...... I did not want bean sauce sprinkled with chicken...

Yogi Manning

Food was not good at all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos

Chris Bernetich

The chips tasted stale and store bought. The salsa was weak. I ordered chicken street tacos and the chicken was so dry and the limes served with the tacos had no moisture in them to add to the meat for flavor. The service was okay, not super fast but it was disordered. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very good however.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Robyn Gill

Parking: About 10 free parking spaces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Ashley Blair

Parking: Parking was horrible to get a park people double parking or parking in the spots for customers and not even being in there!!! Taylor a server there did an excellent job with assisting us with our parking she came and saw people double parked took pictures of their license plate to see who they were to ask if they could parking straight!! NOW that’s great customer service! She didn’t hesitate!! THAT is a true leader and BOSS move!! This was my husband and I first time! As business people the first impression is always the lasting impression someone think about when leaving a place!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Queso

Odd

Tios has always been a little expensive for the quality of the food, but today I was really disappointed. Almost 4 dollars for a soft drink, 2 dollar upcharge for queso, and there was very little actual filling in my burrito. It was pretty much all refried beans with some little onion bits in it.I know it's a local spot and they have to make money but cmon.It's just not really that worth it. My waitress was phenomenal, though! Seriously great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

TiaStreeterHutchins

This is a great locally owned family reataurant. Dog pario friendly #Veganuary

Nate Grantham

We had John and were his first table at Tio’s. If you want excellent service and a great attitude, John is your guy. As a former restaurant manager, I loved his service, his personality, and his recommendations. If this was fHis first table, I couldn’t tell. The owners should be proud of such a great hire!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allen Lowder

The staff is always wonderful. My in-laws and I eat here whenever I come to town and it has always been great. They offer great plant-based/vegan options. You can now choose your "filling" (beans, tofu, rice, meat, etc.) for nearly any dish which is revolutionary. The chips are thick and great. The salsa is available in several varieties/heat levels to fit anyone's tastes.Ultimately, it's a college-town dive. Not real cozy. But they have plenty of reserved parking that's fairly easy to get on and out of.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Wet Burrito

Bonita Chisolm

GREAT atmosphere. Food is terrific and very reasonably priced. GO. ..if you have never been and love good Mexican food, I promise this place is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadillas, Fried Fish Taco, Guacamole, Shrimp Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Steak, Nachos, Enchiladas, Queso, Shrimp Tacos

Bevan Henderson

Food was great, queso is a little over priced for a small bowl. Good atmosphere and super friendly staff. Our server was Haley and she was so nice, and very educated with the menu. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jennifer Dellacroce

They have the best fish tacos around. Salmon is my top pick. Also the salsa is always delicious.

Ashley Fink

Dani and Kay make the experience at the bar so personable. I love the food and drinks, but I definitely come for them. They deserve princess treatment.

Brianna Haynes

Good food and amazing drinks. I love the downtown area and scenery.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Chips and Salsa, Chips

Michael H

Nice spot here never too busy. The wet burrito and fish tacos are my favorite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wet Burrito

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