At a glance
#10 of 15 Mexican restaurants in ColumbiaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★67%
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4 ★16%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Moctezumas Taqueria?
- Moctezumas Taqueria is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 797 reviews.
- How does Moctezumas Taqueria rank in Columbia?
- Moctezumas Taqueria is #10 of 15 Mexican restaurants in Columbia by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Moctezumas Taqueria located?
- 506 Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205 — 6.4 km from the center of Columbia.
- How can I contact Moctezumas Taqueria?
- Phone: (803) 888-7498
We used to LOVE the old location, but have been coming to this location since that one shut down. The food is great, but the margarita has gotten worse and worse. When we went yesterday we ordered a skinny margarita they just used a mix and it tasted really sweet and off. We didn’t even finish them and we aren’t picky. They used to make them to order and they were fresh and amazing. The margarita is why you go! I’m just so disappointed.
From the outside it looks pretty sketchy but it once inside it looks good. From the food to the service this place is definitely worth stoping by. And the price is very reasonable you definitely get your money’s worth.
Went today for the first time to celebrate a 🎂. The food was very tasteful, the drinks are also great. I will definitely return. Just be sure to bring a jacket, its kind of cold. Also the prices are very reasonable.
I was doordashing. So I picked up an order for someone and the young lady at the front saw me, there was no greeting or anything. After 1 minute she finally said that my order is coming. After a few minutes she just put the bag on the counter and said the customers name and quickly walked away. I honestly will never come into this restaurant again, including doordash orders. Whoever the lady was tonight should be re trained on her customer service. It’s bad for business.
Proof of the tenet that the most unassuming place will be the best. Not a single bad meal by the whole family. I particularly liked the Chile Verde. The salsa tomatillo was perfect. Sébastien was an excellent server. Carnitas were classic as well as the chicken fajitas.
We stopped in Friday at lunch and sat at the little bar in the front. We ordered the chorizo queso to start which was pretty good and exactly like it should be. For lunch I had the 3 street tacos. The lengua, pastor and suadero. They were all really good. The weren’t filled to the top and the tortillas were a little too big for the amount of meat you get, but they were tasty. Make sure to ask for the habanero and jalapeño hot salsas. If I’m back in town I would definitely stop back in.
Parking is limited in front. I wouldn't recommend the fajitas. The enchiladas are pretty good. Great for drinks. The large drink is massive. They have the tiny ice that is so good. I feel like my drinks had too much ice so go light on ice. Portion size are not enormous. They do have a small bar area. Friendly and welcoming waitress and waiter. They do catering or large to go orders. I saw alot of to go orders so the food is good.
First visit... the price for the dips to go were a little too much - the containers were small, the tortillas for the street tacos were very greasy, and the steak was fatty. Overall though, the food was good. The Mexican stew was very flavorful, the beans were good (and I never eat the beans), the rice was good too. The enchiladas were great. The guacamole was really good. We didn't care too much for the chorizo dip. There was a lot of cilantro in everything... it tastes like dish soap to me. The lunch specials look like great deals so, we'll go back to try other options.
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