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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.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina · Charleston
Voted Best Mexican and Best Margarita — Baja-style coastal tacos.
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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