Charleston, SC
For Tacos in Charleston, the local food press points to Taco Boy Charleston, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, and Rancho Lewis. Picks from Post and Courier and CHStoday, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Post and Courier and CHStoday. Updated July 2026.
Taco Boy Charleston · Folly Road
Fresh, bold tacos from carne asada to crispy fried-avocado, with a buzzy patio.
Rancho Lewis · Downtown
Border-food-meets-cowboy-cooking with old-fashioned tacos and sizzling fajitas.
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano · North Charleston
A beloved family-owned spot for authentic, affordable Mexican.
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