25 Best Mexican Restaurants in North Charleston

“My husband and I went to Dashi last night and it was PHENOMENAL. Kaitlyn (sorry if I spelled it wrong!) was so personable and wonderful—she truly made our night. The Jiggly Caliente drink was delicious, and our food was amazing. Can’t wait to go back!!“

“The was good , fresh and fast delivery to the table“

“Best authentic food truck!“

“Food is outstanding. We have enjoyed their Sunday brunch, lunch and chef dinner. The food is authentic and exceptional.“

“Amazing and great quality got tacos & quesadilla. Perfection! Plus they’re the best price! Salsa? PERFECTION“

“Excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa 😋“

“The food is great. I love their Tortas and street tacos. The best you will get anywhere around here. Ramon and his wife are great, always service with a smile.“

“Great food. Fast Service.“

“We went to Lola’s twice while visiting Charleston. The food is absolutely comfort food that goes right to your soul. Food, service and Tina the Hostess is so amazing and welcoming. Went Friday big group and went Saturday with just two of us. Had something different both nights. Everything you choose on menu will be amazing. I had Shrimp Mac and Cheese with Andouille and other night the catfish both were out of this world. My husband had shrimp creole oh my gosh yum. Also had sweet potato pecan pie. Delicious! So go visit Tina and enjoy best tasting soul food around. Thank you Tina cannot wait to come back again. If I could give 20 stars I would it was that good.“

“Amazing!!! Will be back!!“

“Tacos were amazing!! Chorizo dip was amazing! Salsa was some of the best I’ve ever had! Margaritas were also great! Staff were friendly and patient! Super clean! 10/10 recommend!“

“La Rivera is hands down one of the best spots in Charleston!
The food is always fresh and full of flavor—my absolute favorite is the Agua Chile Verde, it never disappoints. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the service. GM Xochilt and her team consistently go above and beyond to make sure every visit feels special. You can tell they truly care about their guests.

If you’re looking for a place with incredible food, amazing hospitality, and a welcoming vibe, La Rivera is it. Highly recommend!“

“these are the best carnitas tacos and huecharas I have had in a very long time. Corn and flour tortillas are hand made. Carnitas are smoked and marinated correctly. Salsa Verde has just enough bite. Located in North Charleston on the corner of Ashley Phosphate and Stafford Road. Right across from a baseball field. Next door to Country Inn Rooms and Suites. Bon Appetit! R. Cailor Author of " Dinner's Ready: Recipes for Working Moms".“

“I stopped by Las Lupitas otw to Charleston for the day and grabbed a small handful of tacos. Everything was good, the tortillas taste fresh, the salsa was great, the service was fast, and they hit the spot. Definitely not the best tacos I've ever had in my entire life but well worth stopping by and supporting a small business if you're in the area or just passing through.“

“Man oh man when I say this brings all the flavors I mean it , everything is cooked to order very authentic flavors & they are so nice ! I make sure to stop by twice a week , Thank you for embracing your great food with us ! Sincerely a loving customer !!“

“servicio y frescura en los productos,“

“This is the best Mexican food in Charleston hands down! Homemade tortillas, and salsas. The tacos have plenty of meat and the meat is flavorful. This is the place with the sabor! Go here, you won’t regret it. The price is good and the food is great. It also has a nice sitting area and the truck itself is very clean. This place is bueno, bonito, & barato. I tried it once and couldn’t help myself from going back a second time in the same week. Hands down the best.“

“Day 1: Got the Carne Asada burrito and two tacos, lengua & carnitas. The portion size for the tacos was beyond generous! They were very delicious as well, first time for me having the Lenguas. The burrito was equally generous in size and the flavors were amazing. The red sauce and green sauces were very tasty and the red sauce has a little heat which I liked.

Day 2: Got the Cabeza Torta. The portion size was huge, and the meat was so tender. The flavor was very good as well. Definitely will be returning for lunch soon!

I felt the $$ I spent there was appropriate for the amount and quality of my meals.“

“Absolutely love Rebel!!! The entire staff (including but certainly not limited to David, Jeremy, Leland, Shannon and Chef Dutch and all the whole BOH staff) are professional, fun and all around just great at their jobs….. the food is delicious and well priced, the atmosphere is inviting and best of all the margaritas are ALWAYS on point. I could not recommend Rebel enough, my favorite spot in the Park Circle area ❤️❤️❤️“

“Best Mexican food in Charleston. Their tilapia and shrimp platter is to die for. Complete with an appetizer soup that I could drink gallons of, fresh pico, beans in a homemade broth. Do yourself a favor and go today!! Plus the prices so affordable it's crazy that the food tastes so good! Awesome owner and fun atmosphere. Cinco de mayo here we come!“

“Amazing atmosphere, open air, great food and good service! Will be back!“

“Excelente atención, variedad de productos“

“Went here while staying in North Charleston. Danger-hiked as a white guy from the hotel against the advice of the hotel staff. Just the usual beggars asking for stuff along the way.
Got to the restaurant, found the correct door to enter, then stood there being ignored for about two minutes. Finally asked in Spanish if they were open and if so, could I get a table? They magically noticed I existed. Once seated I asked if they had any beer? The young lady replied that all they had was teas. So I ordered a Tamarind Tea which came out in a half pitcher with a straw. Tasted interesting. When I asked for a menu she said they didn’t have one. At this point I’m committed since I was lucky not to get robbed walking there and I still had to get back home so might as well get something for my potential last meal. I asked what they had to offer and she said she’d be right back. Up walks an Abuela with an apron that tells me they have Tlayudas y Tortas that night. So I ordered one of each. The food came out in about 15 minutes and it was delicious. When I got done I went to pay and she rang me up for $20 for the whole experience. I tried to tip her but she got nervous and looked around and then told me not to tip. By now it’s dark along Ashley Phosphate road and I’m walking back to the Residence Inn as a lone white dude. Don’t do that unless you are adventurous or looking for a reason to fight. Made it back to my hotel and noticed I felt funny. Turns out that tamarind tea had to have some cannabis in there somewhere because I was high af like I took a 10mg edible and it wasn’t just the euphoria of surviving a late night stroll through little Mexico. It was easily the most entertaining part of my two weeks in Charleston. 10/10 would recommend, but seriously, if you don’t speak Spanish and are one of those people that expect… literally anything that people complain about in these reviews, just go eat at a Taco Bell or something.“