El Jimador Mexican Restaurant

3200 Penn Terrace #101, Columbia - 65202
157 reviews
Mexican
(573) 474-7300

The service was terrible. Got chips and salsa as soon as seated, but could not get a glass of water until 45 minutes later after going to the bar myself. Then the tamale were sooo bad I could not even eat the food. And no they were not that busy!

Food cold once received. Took a long time to get, however they were busy. So why was food cold? I usually enjoy eating here.

I really like this Mexican restaurant Another one of my favorites. Some really good chicken dishes awesome nachos! And I always get a hard shell beef taco at every Mexican restaurant in this is the best beef and crispy taco I have had.

Nice little restaurant. Nice waiter. Food was alright. I liked my chicken chimichanga but my mom did not care for her meal. The sauce they use has tomatoe paste. And they put veggies in their Mexican rice, which we loathe. But It's a personal preference so I still gave 4 stars

The service was ok but my wife found raw uncooked beef in her salad that was displeasing my plate was average sized for Mexican restaurants but steak meat was dry

Wow, this is a great restaurant. Cured my friends and I’s munchies. The atmosphere was funky fresh. The food literally looked perfect I didn’t even think it was real at first. Our waiter had the nicest smile. The water here is the best in Columbia. Quick food. Hot. Delicious. Alcohol. White Cheese Sauce, Oh My Goodness!

My husband and I love this place. They always have excellent food and when we dine in the service is wonderful. I definitely recommend the vegetarian fajitas, I always have enough for lunch the next day, or it's enough to split with someone. The margaritas are fantastic too!

I went here today to eat with my ex co-workers, and we have been here before it was good no complaints. Everything was going good we got seated, got our drinks, I got my cheese dip, and we ordered our food. Our food was taking a little longer than some of the ladies would have liked, but I was fortunate enough that I didn't need to rush back to work. We get our food and instantly I say why is there pea an carrots in my rice, and why does the beans look like that. I ignore it because not all mexican restaurants are the same. I mix my rice, beans, sour cream, and guacamole together like I always do, and put it over my chimichanga. I went to take a bite and it tasted awful I couldn't even get the whole bit in my mouth it made my stomach drop just tasting it. My ex co-workers and I get the server over and told him that it didn't taste good; he got the owner. The owner asked me what was wrong I told him, and he said he would check the beans. He came back after a little and said my food is fine, then said it's because you mixed it. Before I could respond all my ex co-workers quickly replied saying that the beans were bad, and they didn't even eat them. They didn't mix all their food so they could eat around them. He then said no they're fine, and left the table. After everyone was done I got up to pay for my cheese dip and drink because there was no way I was paying for that food. I got up to the window; the owner told me the total, and I replied sorry sir I'm not paying for that food but I will pay for the drink and dip, and he said no you're going to pay, I replied again sorry sir I didn't eat that food because it was nasty there was something wrong with the beans I will not be paying for it, but I would like to pay for the drink and dip. The owner began to yell at me and said you're going to pay it, I again said sorry but I'm not, then he yelled at me saying you don't want to pay for it then never return to my establishment, and leave. I kindly asked him again can I pay for my drink and dip he said no leave. It is perfectly okay if he doesn't want me to return it is his business also there is a lot of mexican restaurant to choose from, but it was very unprofessional for him to speak to me that way. I was completely dumbfounded that he reacted that way. I'm not sure that I can say not to eat there or to eat there. The food has been good, and bad, but even if I was allowed back I would go back because no one should ever speak to anyone that way. I expect to be treated the way I treat someone else. I was calm, and respectful to him I expect the same. I got uo to the window; the owner told me the total, and I replied sorry sir I'm not paying for that food but I will pay for the drink and dip, and he said no you're going to pay, I replied again sorry sir I didn't eat that food because it was nasty there was something wrong with the beans I will not be paying for it, but I would like to pay for the drink and dip. The owner began to yell at me and said you're going to pay it, I again said sorry but I'm not, then he yelled at me saying you don't want to pay for it then never return to my establishment, and leave. I kindly asked him again can I pay for my drink and dip he said no leave. It is perfectly okay if he doesn't want me to return it is his business also there is a lot of mexican restaurant to choose from, but it was very unprofessional for him to speak to me that way. I was completely dumbfounded that he reacted that way. I'm not sure that I can say not to eat there or to eat there. The food has been good, and bad, but even if I was allowed back I would go back because no one should ever speak to anyone that way. I expect to be treated the way I treat someone else. I was calm, and respectful to him I expect the same.

Wow, this is a great restaurant. Cured my friends and I’s munchies. The atmosphere was funky fresh. The food literally looked perfect I didn’t even think it was real at first. Our waiter had the nicest smile. The water here is the best in Columbia. Quick food. Hot. Delicious. Alcohol. White Cheese Sauce, Oh My Goodness!

Good place to eat. Clean with good food and service. Not going to knock your socks off but its consistently a good meal at a fair price.