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The 6 best-ranked taco places in the Columbia SC area

Sometimes, you just need a taco.

Be it for a quick taco Tuesday lunch or a late meal after a night drinking with friends, it’s hard to go wrong with the classic Mexican food. And they are rarely hard to find, particularly in a large city like Columbia where food options are plentiful.

But not all tacos are created equal.

Some clearly rise above the rest in terms of taste and quality.

Here are the six best-ranked taco places in the Columbia area according to users on Yelp.

Tacos Nayarit

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (300 reviews)

Location: 1531 Percival Road, Columbia

Once a food truck, Tacos Nayarit opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2017 and has been making authentic, quality tacos ever since. Whether you prefer corn or flour tortillas or hard shells, they have it all, including a variety of meats and toppings.

Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (639 reviews)

Location: 2421 Bush River Road, Columbia

It can be difficult to find a parking spot at this Mexican restaurant. Sure, you can get a traditional beef or chicken taco there, but why not spice it up with a chipotle taco. You could also try one of their nopalitos tacos, which includes tender cactus with sautéed onions, topped with pico, avocado and queso.

Moctezumas Taqueria

Rating: 4 out of 5 (185 reviews)

Location: 506 Beltline Blvd., Columbia

This authentic Mexican restaurant offers a variety of street tacos, from steak and marinated pork, to fried pork and marinated chicken. If you’re feeling extra brave, you can order their street tacos filled with cow tongue.

Family Fresh Mex

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Location: 1200 Gervais St., Columbia

Nestled in a small spot across from the South Carolina State House, this family-owned restaurant serves up authentic Mexican food with fresh ingredients daily, including tacos. With its location and fast service, its a good place to grab a few quick tacos for lunch while exploring downtown Columbia.

Coa Agaveria Y Cocina

Rating: 4.5 out 5 (142 reviews)

Location: 823-A Lady St., Columbia

This upscale Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown offers a quality experience and tacos to match. You can enjoy tacos with shrimp, carne asada, grilled fish or glazed pork belly under chandeliers that are replicas of vases used to store Mezcal underground during prohibition and in present day.

Tacos El Puebla

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Location: 4346-4398 Fort Jackson Blvd., Columbia

A small, bright blue brick building houses this restaurant and its authentic, tasty tacos. Choose from a variety of fillings and meats, from beef and steak to pork and chicken.