12 Best Taco Restaurants in Charleston

“Great vibe! Lots of fun people having a great time! The food is excellent--some of the best scallops I have ever had, very juicy and tender. Whatever you do, do not skip the key lime pie!! Oh my gosh. They lightly brown the top (like a creme brûlée) and I cannot tell you how it just pushed the already divine pie over the top and into paradise. So delicious. Who would have thought?“

“Oh boy, let me taco 'bout Taco Boy in Charleston, SC! First off, let me shell out the basics: this place is nacho average taco joint. It's a fiesta of flavors that'll make you wanna salsa dance right there on the beach!Now, I'm a simple man. I like my lawn mowed, my jokes dad-level, and my tacos packed with flavor. And let me tell you, Taco Boy doesn't disappoint. Their tacos are like a treasure chest of taste, and I'm not just spicing things up here. The **Carnitas Taco**? More like Car-NEAT-as, because it's the neatest little package of pork you'll ever eat. And the **Fish Taco**? It's off the hook! Literally, it must've been swimming yesterday because it's that fresh.The atmosphere? It's like if a beach party and a family BBQ had a baby. It's casual, it's fun, and there's enough sun to go around. The decor is as colorful as the language I use when I stub my toe on the beach chair—vibrant and full of life!Now, let's taco 'bout the service. The staff at Taco Boy are the real MVPs. They're quicker than me running to the thermostat when someone touches it. And they're friendlier than me when I see the neighbor's dog—always happy to see ya!But wait, there's more! The **margaritas** are so good, they'll make you forget about your long "to-dew" list. And the **chips and guac**? Holy guacamole, it's like dipping into heaven.So, if you're in Charleston and looking for a place that's got more charm than a dad's puns at a family gathering, head on over to Taco Boy. It's a place where every day is Taco Tuesday, and the only thing better than the food is the company.Taco Boy is the place to be if you're looking to spice up your life with some good eats and great beats. And remember, if you don't like tacos, I'm nacho type of guy! Keep it cheesy, Charleston!“

“Cute corky place to eat at. Service was good and so was food. Wish we could try their ceviche and but by 7:30 pm they ran out of few staples and closed early. Pink cactus lemonade was good. Place has a nice vibe. We only sat outside so I am not sure how inside is. Pink cactus decor outside was super cute.“

“We were visiting Charleston, and our family has a number of food allergies - milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, plus I'm gluten-free. We are accustomed to limited options, being disappointed, and risking allergic reactions when eating out. So, we were unexpectedly blown away by how delicious the food was. There were so many options that we could enjoy.The crispy brussel sprouts and arroz con pollo was milk, nut and gluten free. My kiddos with milk, egg, and nut allergies loved their quesadillas, tacos, and sweet potato fries. The food was fresh with quality ingredients, bursting with flavor AND no one got sick after eating there. Win! Win! Win!It was so nice not to have to sacrifice flavor for safe food. I look forward to eating here again the next time we visit Charleston!“

“This place surprised me. Did not expect a place that served American bar food to have good sushi. BUT I was pleasantly surprised. Enough to come back and get 5rolls for a date. I can’t remember exactly what I got but I do know both the fried and raw sushi was very good.“

“This spot is a fantastic mom and pop Mexian food truck. You can tell they put some love into their food and it shows because I had one of the best torta sandwiches ever! Definitely a must if you're around Daniel's Island and you want something authentic.“

“I was so excited to dine at fuel after a long day at court (custody battle...lol), and naturally I was a little high strung, however upon my arrival my mood instantly shifted being greeted by Winner (I think that was their name?). Their service was impeccable, and I enjoyed my time and my meal (i indulged in the jerk chicken rice bowl with a humble side of hot wings, and a Shirley temple to wash it all down) despite the smell of I suppose a very high tide. I WILL be returning!“

“I went for lunch with a buddy. I got two carnitas tacos with rice and beans which is their lunch special. Everything was great the meat was very flavorful. My friend got the ramen and I tried some and it was very close to being the best ramen I’ve ever had. I will definitely be back and I will definitely get the ramen.“

“This restaurant may cost a little extra but let me assure you that the food is worth the money! Our server was allie who was on top of EVERYTHING!! Allie made sure our party was always taken care of and made our dinner the best its ever been! I'll gladly come back 5/5“

“Better the Food, the service nd the atmosphere I don’t know what to rave about most!!! I stumbled on to this place about 2 months ago nd boy am I glad that I did?‍? this has become my favorite go-to spot when I get my Mexican cravings which I’ve been having a lot of lately? they also have a “Sauce Table” filled with different flavors of different hot sauces at all spice levels that you can add as much sauce as u need.PS: they have parking in the back of the building if you don’t like the size of their front parking space“

“The food was amazing. The staff was very nice, though communication was sometimes difficult. There was no wait when we came in. We got our food quickly. The tables were clean. This place is a hole in the wall with good food and kind people.“

“The food was excellent, as were the margaritas! But the true star of the show was our waitress. She was so incredibly sweet and attentive. We were never without drinks, and while there was a small wait for our entrees, she kept refilling our sides and even offered us a discount for the wait. We really weren't worried about the wait time, it was really very short and we were having such a a good time, we honestly barely noticed. But as someone in the industry, it meant the absolute world to me that our server was so patient and sweet to us. Could not have asked for a better dining experience ?“