Best Mexican Food: Cantina 76

One of Columbia’s most consistent favorites over the years has been Cantina 76, which, once again, won Best of Carolina’s Best Mexican Food. You simply can’t go wrong with the restaurant’s handcrafted margaritas, specialty tacos and overall environment. With two locations in Columbia — one on Main Street and one on Devine Street — it is a very convenient option for locals and students.

The menu offers a wide variety of starters, such as the Tres Hombres and Dirty Queso, but also includes fan-favorite dishes and famous tacos. The rotating specials menu always gives patrons something new to look forward to alongside their favorite classics.

Although hours of operation and specials vary by location, each restaurant has something interesting to look forward to. For example, Cantina 76 on Main Street participates in First Thursday and offers half-priced margaritas starting at 4 p.m.

Cantina 76 is a perfect spot to hang out with friends, get drinks with coworkers after a long day at work or go out for a perfect date night.