Cantina 76 of Columbia

Cantina 76 of Columbia is a taco restaurant in Columbia, SC, located at 1301 Main St. It is a locally owned and operated Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar that serves lunch and dinner daily. The establishment offers fresh, creative tacos, hand-crafted margaritas, and a variety of premium tequilas. It is a family and dog-friendly venue that caters to a diverse crowd, providing indoor dining, patio seating, and to-go orders. The restaurant does not take reservations and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. It holds a rating of 4.40 based on 2388 reviews.

The menu features starters including salsa, guacamole, queso, bean and queso dip, and the Tres Hombres Sampler, all served with crispy corn tortilla chips. Tacos are served in soft flour tortillas, with corn available upon request. Options include the Traditional, Veggie, Smoked Pork, Roasted Chicken, Chicken Pesto, BBQ Brisket, Fried Chicken, Fish, Buffalo Chicken, and Chicken Teriyaki. Shrimp tacos include Blackened, Peruvian, Jalapeno Shrimp, and Surf 'n' Turf. Entrees feature enchiladas with red beef chili or verde sauce, chimichangas, quesadillas, house nachos, and salads served in fried tortilla shells or bowls. The bar serves the exclusive Cantina 76 Patrón Barrel Select Reposado and offers catering options for events.

Weekly specials include Original House Margaritas and pitchers on Thursdays and weekends, Lunazul margaritas on Tuesdays, and Coronas on Fridays. Monday is Kid’s Night with 99 cent kids meals, and Wednesday features half-price bottles. The venue hosts an exclusive 76 Marg made with Barrel Select Patron tequila.

Cantina 76 of Columbia holds an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served. This consistent positive feedback highlights its standing as a popular gathering spot in the area.

Cantina 76 of Columbia delivers its signature Mexican-inspired tacos and hand-crafted margaritas to the Main St. community, maintaining a lively atmosphere that draws regulars for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.

Cantina 76 of Columbia sits on Main Street, just a tenth of a mile from the Consolidated Building and the Arcade Building. It is also near the Columbia Chamber and the Lady Street memorial.

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Services:

• Catering
• Gift Cards
• Happy Hour Specials
• Indoor and Patio Seating
• Margaritas
• Mexican-inspired Dining
• Tacos
• Tequilas