Real Mexico Restaurant — tacos in Columbia, SC

Real Mexico Restaurant

4.6· 3,987 Google reviews·$

Real Mexico Restaurant is a Columbia, SC taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 3,987 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
3,987
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • Highly rated by locals
  • Affordable, everyday pricing
  • Good for casual tacos
  • Located in Columbia, SC
  • Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Real Mexico Restaurant serve?+

Real Mexico Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Real Mexico Restaurant located?+

Real Mexico Restaurant is at 2421 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA in Columbia, South Carolina.

Is Real Mexico Restaurant good?+

Real Mexico Restaurant has a 4.6★ average across 3,987 Google reviews — loved by locals by Columbia taco standards.

How expensive is Real Mexico Restaurant?+

Real Mexico Restaurant sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Columbia taquería.

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