You can get some of the best tacos in SC at these 10 restaurants in 2023, Yelp says
South Carolina may not be known for its tacos, but that doesn’t mean it lacks plenty of tasty options to offer.
Whether it’s beef, chicken, fish, shrimp or something more exotic, there’s likely a type of taco that will fit your tastes. And according to many Yelp users, there are plenty of these delicious options across the Palmetto State.
We’ve examined the data from the crowd-sourced review site to pull together 10 restaurants serving some of the best tacos in South Carolina.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina - Charleston
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina takes a spot on our list because of its quality fish tacos and laid-back beach vibe. They also offer a wide variety of margaritas and other cocktails to wash down those tacos.
White Duck Taco Shop - Charleston
White Duck Taco Shop is a popular spot that offers unique taco combinations like Korean beef and Thai peanut chicken. According to its website, the name White Duck comes from a nickname the chef earned when she frequently got excited and talked to much to the kitchen staff. The called her “la pata blanca,” which means white duck.
The Sandbar Beach Eats - Hilton Head
The Sandbar Beach Eats is so committed to freshness that its kitchen receives daily local deliveries. It’s offers a unique array of tacos, such as its Lowcountry tacos, which include pulled pork, the restaurant’s signature BBQ sauce, an pineapple salsa.
Cantina 76 - Columbia
Cantina 76 is a modern taqueria that serves up creative tacos like roasted chicken and BBQ brisket. They also have an impressive selection of tequila and margaritas.
Tipsy Taco - Greenville
Tipsy Taco is a fun and lively spot that offers classic tacos as well as unique creations like the Seoul Mate taco and Cowboy chicken tacos. They also have a great selection of beer and cocktails.
Papi’s Tacos - Greenville
Papi’s Tacos is a family-owned spot that specializes in authentic Mexican street tacos. Their carne asada and al pastor tacos are particularly popular.
Taco Boy - Charleston
Taco Boy is a lively taqueria where you can get classic tacos, but also more unique options like buttermilk fried chicken and southern BBQ brisket tacos.
Tacos Nayarit - Columbia
If you ever want a quick bite of tasty Mexican food in Columbia, Tacos Nayarit should always be near the top of your list. From traditional street tacos and quesadillas, to more unique fare like the quesabirria box and the barrio tacos box, there should be something to your liking. And on warmer days, try one of their refreshing fruit drinks, like the agua de mango.
Nacho Hippo - Myrtle Beach
Nacho Hippo is a funky spot that serves up plenty of classic tacos. But it also uniquely named tacos like the Love You Long Time taco, which is filled with fried chicken drizzled with sweet Thai chili, pineapple salsa, mixed greens, spicy bangin’ sauce, and cashews. There’s also the Carolina Kid taco, which includes slow-roasted pork, covered with Carolina BBQ sauce, crisp slaw, and sweet celery seed dressing.
Tiki Taco - Summerville
Tiki Taco is a lively place for big parties and plenty of tacos. Enjoy a variety of taco options such as beef, pork, flounder and even seasoned mutton. For the extra adventurous, try the Tripa taco, which includes seasoned and grilled beef intestines.
