36 Best Mexican Restaurants near Pendleton

“We usually order from the Fiesta Grill in Central and are very pleased. We only have the budget to order out for our family usually about one night per pay cycle and often we go Mexican. Tonight when we ordered from the pendleton location, they didn't include tortillas with my fajitas, they half filled my sons "large" cheese quesadilla (most of it was just unfilled tortilla) which I would've considered a fluke except they did it to my other sons normal sized tortilla. he also got a beef quesadilla which was overstuffed with ground beef and barely any cheese and all grease to the point where it was **inedible** for him (and me). oh! and the extra cheese queso we ordered was cold and lumpy. and I spent most of the night on the toilet after this too. so all in all, worst takeout in recent memory. wish i had chosen the central location. there was a bag inspection checklist on the ticket stapled to the bag that no one checked or signed. so whatever you're doing to quality control pickup is not working. if that had come to my table, I would've demanded a meal refund.“

“The steak was spoiled and my husband was afraid to eat it. The waiter took it off of the check but the owner insisted that we pay for it. He told her the steak was spoiled and she said no that we still had to pay for it. We won't be back!“

“Great place for Mexican food and unmatched food quality and service there is nothing comparable to Casa Fuetas in upstate SC“

“Great food and friendly staff with attentive servers. I’ve had many of the menu items and have enjoyed all of them. My favorites include shrimp ceviche, nachos supreme, shrimp tacos, street tacos, salad ensalada picante, and fresh margaritas!!“

“Very good place and good people“

“The owners and servers are always friendly. The restaurant is always very clean and the food is excellent. We go multiple times per month and they do not disappoint! Large portions and always very tasty!“

“We had a sweet date night for our 18th wedding anniversary & The Mexican did not disappoint! They were so thoughtful and kind. Our waitress was fantastic and the atmosphere was so nice. Truly a wonderful local spot to eat, I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for a restaurant to try. The food was delicious, even my husband said it was the best Mexican food he’s had in a long time. 10 out of 10!!!“

“if you give this restaurant anything less than 5 stars you have lost your mind!!! the food is so incredibly fresh, the chips were as crunchy and fresh as they should be and made from scratch. the staff is very kind and efficient with their service!! as a mexican it reminded me of home and my mothers food. i ❤️ the mexican???“

“This is the real deal in Mexican around here. It's in an old HoJo Resturant. so I'm not certain if that qualifies as high end Mexican, Classical Mexican, or Just Short of a Dive Mexican... but the place is clean and organized. Let's call it HoJo Mexican. We built a house just up the road. As we were building the place, we stopped by once or twice. Since then we have been numerous times and honestly each time the place has been better. Once during a fishing tournament they got absolutely slammed and had a tough time getting the food out, but they sprung for some free margaritas so all was forgiven. The folks who work here are seriously hard workers. The lady who owns it works harder than anyone I have ever seen in a Resturant. Their cooks are great. Everything is prepared after you order and it's done in a very reasonable amount of time (unless there is a major fishing tournament, LOL). The food is great. I've tried everything I can think of on the menu that I would remotely enjoy and it's all good. They can make anything you would like, and to be honest my wife and I often simply order a couple of soft tacos, chicken, with sliced avocados. The chips are some of th best I have had anywhere. Freshly cooked, thin, super crispy. Same for the salsa, excellent. They have regular and spicy. Neither is too hot for me. I like hot, but don't care for painfully hot. Oh don't forget that they have a full bar... They have Margaritas of all sorts... and then they have Texas Margaritas. As best as I can figure, that is equivalent to a "loaded" Margarita. They are good. The menu includes beer, tequilas, and whiskeys. I suspect that they can make whatever you want, but suffice it to say that if you are there for Mexican and want an appropriate drink... it's available.“

“Been here maybe three times over our 18 years here. Decided to go today for lunch. Wow! Best meal I’ve had in Clemson and definitely best Mexican I’ve had in SC. We will come again and soon!“

“It was my first time trying this restaurant today and it was really good. My family of five less than $50. The food was really good hot and fresh homemade tortillas and the tacos are awesome!“

“What a great place!!! They catered my daughters wedding this week and the food was fantastic. Thank you to Sergio and his family they are great people and go above and beyond. Support local El Taco is the best in town.“

“This was a very festive environment. Wait staff very friendly and efficient. Food was great. Very extensive menu. Definitely would go back. Do t let the presence in a strip mall fool you!“

“They have the best food and friendly service!“

“Some of the best service ever! Todos son muy amables y con buen corazón 😙💖“

“Love this place!! Haven’t had a dish I didn’t love! Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole are my favorite! I hope to try the flan next time!“

“This was our first time. Although it was the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday the place was very busy. Staff didn't always speak English but they quickly found someone who did. The food was excellent and we were well taken care of. Definitely worth going back. Surprised to learn they have been open almost 10 years but until they started to list on OpenTable we had no idea.“

“Excellent food! Ever tried Shrimpolti? If not you are missing a delicious meal!“

“The atmosphere was excellent, the food was great and the portions were large. Prices were very reasonable. Unfortunately our young server was more interested in talking with her fellow servers near the bar than noticing our attempts to get her attention for things we needed. But she was nice when she showed up.“

“My view during the Morgan Wallen concert. For Christmas the girl's got tickets to Morgan Wallen, so tonight I was the driver. I ended up parking a few blocks from this restaurant and walked over after the crowd died down. Everything was excellent from the service from my waitress to the quality of the food.“

“this has got to be the best tacos in Clemson 6 Mile or Central and where else can you get tacos for a 1.25 every Tuesday please check them out“

“Great place to eat and the best in Anderson with an amazing staff. They are our regular go to Mexican restaurant with some amazing food. We typically eat here 2-3 times a week and have for a year. They have became family. You won't be disappointed !!“

“We came to Anderson to watch our grandson play football, at Anderson University (which is only about a 20 minute drive) and had a wonderful relaxing time. The campground was very nice, quiet and clean. Cindy (I believe she was over. seeing the Campground while the owners were away) was awesome! She checked on us each day to see if we needed anything, gave us rides on the golf cart around the campground and even hung out and chatted around the fire a couple nights with us. As I said before it’s convenient located to AU, ClemsonUniversity and downtown Anderson. The restaurant on site was excellent unfortunately we didn’t have time to take advantage of the waterpark but it looked like so much fun. We will definitely be back.“

“EVERY time we go to eat here, the food is always delicious and served in a reasonable time. The waiters and waitresses are kind and courteous.“

“Ben was the first person we saw. He had a big smile and was ready to serve! He really made our experience amazing. The food was great too. Great job, Ben!“

“This is the best mexican food you can get in Anderson! I highly recommend everyone give this a try, you will not be disappointed! Everything i have had on the menu is fresh and delicious!“

“So I asked for a bowl for salsa. I was told they can’t give them out because of waste. Instead they have very small plastic containers that are too small to dip a chip into to eat salsa with chips. I informed the lady that I’m having to pour the salsa on a chip and I’m spilling it all over the table. And if it comes down to no bowl over losing my repeat business I just won’t return. She is okay without my business. We won’t return.“

“I ordered a couple of dinners to go - it was really delicious. I had tacos and my friend had burritos. The sauce is really good - better than the average Mexican restaurant. We enjoyed the food - will will come back for sure! 👍“

“We love coming to this Moe’s! They’re always fast and very personable and kind. The people working tonight (5/19) were so sweet and attentive. I’ve seen the workers with a line out the door at times and they still give everyone the same level of care and stay calm. They do such a great job here!“

“We met with friends at this place for lunch. This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend. Well, we were not disappointed. The crew welcomed us with a smile and we had an excellent feeling. The meal was delicious. We had a great time and we will definitely return to this restaurant. We recommend this place to all.“

“My word!!! What a deal!!! And delicious fresh food cooked from scratch!!! Lunch buffet is your best bet, don’t miss it.“

“It was a nice evening. Perfect weather, so we sat outside. Immediately, a nice guy came out and took our drink order, and then a sweet lady came with a basket of chips and really good mild salsa. After asking her for a couple more minutes, she took our order. A couple more couples were seated as well as two families of four.

Food was being brought out to the other couples, then the families. Dessert brought to one person, then that family left. Another server stopped and asked if we had gotten our food or needed anything. The hubby said no food yet, but please, another cola. We confirmed what we ordered and he said it would be right out. Minutes later we rec'd our food.
The Mexican Street Tacos we ordered with the steak (not ground beef) and flour (not corn) tortillas. They were seasoned perfectly and topped with diced white onions and fresh cilantro. Lime wedges were on the plate and you had a choice of beans or rice. Their refried beans were creamy and slightly seasoned. We also had a side of their corn salad. Love Mexican corn salad, a simple dish of kernel corn drizzled with mayonnaise, parmesan, and a dash of most likely, Tajín seasoning.

Not sure where the hiccup was with service, but the meal was definitely tasty and worth the wait. BTW, we never once inquired about the whereabouts of our food. It was the server bringing out food at the other tables.“

“Amazing service, the establishment has such a welcoming outside environment which is perfect for having a drink and catching up with friends. They really display their love for the Clemson tigers through their color scheme, murals, and events happening weekly. Wouldn’t want to relax during the day or enjoy my night anywhere else!“

“Awesome team that works here. Chris has done an excellent job creating a fun place to eat with friends family!“

“It's Taco Bell, so you know exactly what you're getting, and this location does a solid job. The Cheesy Gordita Crunch was incredible and the staff at the window were super friendly. Knocked off one star only because I asked for a handful of Fire sauce and got two packets of Mild, but the food itself was fresh and hit the spot.“

“Been here a few times recently and this Taco Bell has been solid every time. The workers are quick and nice, the food is good, and I like that they actually tell you which Baja Blast is the Zero Sugar one instead of making you guess. The Diablo nuggets are HOT and the nacho fries were seasoned really well too. Just a good Taco Bell.“