Columbia Restaurant Guide
El Menchaca
(2 ratings)
(803) 786-1771
3024 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
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March 18, 2017 @ 10:05 AM
a diner from Columbia,SC
I grew up in Columbia and discovered El Menchaca back in 1977 when working just down the street from them. I continued to eat there until they closed. My wife and I had eaten there hundreds of times over the years and truly miss the authentic Mexican food. I have searched tirelessly and have not been able to find another Mexican restaurant to compare. I have resorted to trying to recreate the Monster (the name of a huge burrito they made)I'm close but can't get the meat to taste right.
February 14, 2004 @ 10:20 AM
a diner from Columbia, SC
Unfortunately, this fabulous restaurant is no more. It was simply the best Mexican in a 150 mile radius, with a green salsa to simply die for. It was hard to find, in maybe not the prettiest part of town, but for authentic Mexican it could not be beat. To spend a Friday night there, sipping their margaritas and eating a Monster was to be in heaven. It is dearly missed.
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THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD HANDS DOWN! AND THEY HAVE JUST OPENED ON MY SIDE OF TOWN. KNOCKS SAN JOSE AND MONTERREY OUT. THEY DONT HAVE ONE ON EVERY STREET CORNER BUT YOU CAN TELL WHO EVER IS RUNNING THESE PLACES IS ALWAYS AROUND TO ENSURE THE FOOD IS JUST
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This used to be our favorite Mexican restaurant when I left Columbia 5 years ago. I just moved back here and went to the Monterry for dinner on Saturday night. Couln't figure out why the place was so empty, I can remember having to wait for a table i
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March 18, 2017 @ 10:05 AM
a diner from Columbia,SC
I grew up in Columbia and discovered El Menchaca back in 1977 when working just down the street from them. I continued to eat there until they closed. My wife and I had eaten there hundreds of times over the years and truly miss the authentic Mexican food. I have searched tirelessly and have not been able to find another Mexican restaurant to compare. I have resorted to trying to recreate the Monster (the name of a huge burrito they made)I'm close but can't get the meat to taste right.
February 14, 2004 @ 10:20 AM
a diner from Columbia, SC
Unfortunately, this fabulous restaurant is no more. It was simply the best Mexican in a 150 mile radius, with a green salsa to simply die for. It was hard to find, in maybe not the prettiest part of town, but for authentic Mexican it could not be beat. To spend a Friday night there, sipping their margaritas and eating a Monster was to be in heaven. It is dearly missed.
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March 18, 2017 @ 10:05 AM
a diner from Columbia,SC
I grew up in Columbia and discovered El Menchaca back in 1977 when working just down the street from them. I continued to eat there until they closed. My wife and I had eaten there hundreds of times over the years and truly miss the authentic Mexican food. I have searched tirelessly and have not been able to find another Mexican restaurant to compare. I have resorted to trying to recreate the Monster (the name of a huge burrito they made)I'm close but can't get the meat to taste right.
February 14, 2004 @ 10:20 AM
a diner from Columbia, SC
Unfortunately, this fabulous restaurant is no more. It was simply the best Mexican in a 150 mile radius, with a green salsa to simply die for. It was hard to find, in maybe not the prettiest part of town, but for authentic Mexican it could not be beat. To spend a Friday night there, sipping their margaritas and eating a Monster was to be in heaven. It is dearly missed.
