Gahnzales

Sumter, SC · Tex-Mex restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Sumter
#68
of 234 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
Gahnzales, 4 W Hampton Ave, Sumter, SC 29150
Phone
(803) 774-0152
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Gahnzales is a restaurant located in Sumter, SC. It is one of 234 restaurants listed in Sumter. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Sumter city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sierra Blackburn · Oct 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️4/5 We recently tried out this upscale Mexican restaurant, and overall it was a good experience — just not quite great. Let’s start with the food: I ordered the beef fajitas and the Enchiladas Taja. The fajita steak was definitely the standout — perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The rest of the meal was tasty but didn’t quite deliver that “wow” factor you’d expect at this price point. And surprisingly, this was the first Tex-Mex restaurant I’ve ever been to that didn’t offer complimentary chips and salsa. That was a bit of a letdown (I mean, isn’t that half the fun?). The frozen margaritas were thick, icy, and refreshing — though so frozen it was a bit of a workout trying to drink it through a straw. Maybe they should start serving them with a spoon! Now, the service was wo

★★★★☆ 4.0 William Olenick · Jan 2026

Had two meals the enchiladas and a scallop dish. Good, apparently the seafood is the better choice. Nice dinner room and bar area. Dining only by reservation!!

★★★★☆ 4.0 David Bowman · Oct 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) Review of Gahnzales – Upscale Tex-Mex Restaurant My wife and I recently visited Gahnzales, a new upscale Tex-Mex restaurant, and overall we walked away impressed. The food quality stood out immediately, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff clearly took pride in their work. While there are a few small areas that could be refined, this place already feels like it’s on its way to being something special. We started with the dip, which I’d rate around a 7/10. The cheese itself was excellent — creamy, flavorful, and rich, easily an 8 or 9 on its own. We added pork for an extra $3, but that part fell a little short. The pork was sweet, tender, and delicious by itself, but it didn’t pair all that well with the cheese, and the portion size didn’t quite justify the

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Carges · Oct 2025

Excellent! First, the restaurant is beautiful. The decor, the lighting, the furniture, the background music was all really well and thoughtfully done. From the greeting when we stepped in, to the bar, to the wait staff — everyone was delightful (not a word I throw around but fitting here). The chef even had our server check on us to be sure one of our dishes wasn’t too spicy (it was perfect). The drinks were wonderful. The entrees were amazing! Highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Erik Hines · Nov 2025

Outstanding establishment. Atmosphere, service, and food were 5 stars! Make your reservations through the Rezy app.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Tex-Mex restaurant

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