We love all of South Carolina’s hidden little towns and her big cities alike. Some of those amazing towns are even hiding in plain sight, like this one. If you’ve ever traveled to Florida on Interstate 95 in South Carolina, then chances are fairly good that you’ve driven past the exit to this small town in the Palmetto State. You may be excited to learn that the town’s charm, history – and food – make it worthy of a stop.

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina

Wikipedia/Bill Fitzpatrick Ridgeland is a sleepy bedroom community just seconds off of Interstate 95 near the Georgia border. It has a population of just over 4,000 residents.

Flickr/Jared Smith

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina The town is studded with some charming parks…

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina and fun playgrounds. And is super clean and filled with people who love visitors. I-95 usually has at least a couple billboards letting travelers know this is a great place to stop.

Town of Ridgeland

Google Maps [streetview] Main Street is lined with welcoming businesses, some occupying eclectic old buildings that draw you in.

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina And the area in general is very easy on the eyes. This avenue of oak trees is at the entrance to the ruins of Whitehall Plantation just outside of town.

TripAdvisor/Alesav Catering to locals and tourists alike, Ridgeland’s Main Street sees many a visitor as they pop on and off the interstate on their way to and from Florida.

Yelp/Denise R The restaurants here have earned many repeat customers over the years, some stopping on both legs of their vacations.

Facebook/Taqueria Rocio For that reason, the food has to be good in order to compete. Taqueria Rocio is a fantastic Mexican restaurant located right on Main Street.

TripAdvisor/Gillian K

https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaRocio/photos/a.880904375293291.1073741827.199899623393773/880906675293061/?type=3&theater At Taqueria Rocio you’ll find all the traditional Mexican fare you see at most Mexican restaurants in the U.S.

Facebook/Taqueria Rocio But, if you’re feeling a little adventurous you can try some new things, like the Seafood Soup shown above, or the Shrimp Nachos shown below. Just LOOK at the size of those shrimp! And they look so fresh too.

Facebook/Taqueria Rocio

https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaRocio/photos/a.880904375293291.1073741827.199899623393773/880906675293061/?type=3&theater Or go all the way with a whole, head-on fish, and a side of Refried Beans and Rice with the Mojarra Frita. It looks delish!

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina The next time you’re headed to or from the Georgia border on Interstate 95, pull into the unassuming small town of Ridgeland. It’s a treat for all the senses, including the tastebuds.

For the record, Trip Advisor reviewers love Taqueria Rocio. It currently has 4.5 stars with 66 reviews. Taqueria Rocio is located at 7715 W Main St, Ridgeland, SC 29936 and is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Facebook/The Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina

Wikipedia/Bill Fitzpatrick

Ridgeland is a sleepy bedroom community just seconds off of Interstate 95 near the Georgia border. It has a population of just over 4,000 residents.

Flickr/Jared Smith

The town is studded with some charming parks…

and fun playgrounds. And is super clean and filled with people who love visitors. I-95 usually has at least a couple billboards letting travelers know this is a great place to stop.

Town of Ridgeland

Google Maps [streetview]

Main Street is lined with welcoming businesses, some occupying eclectic old buildings that draw you in.

And the area in general is very easy on the eyes. This avenue of oak trees is at the entrance to the ruins of Whitehall Plantation just outside of town.

TripAdvisor/Alesav

Catering to locals and tourists alike, Ridgeland’s Main Street sees many a visitor as they pop on and off the interstate on their way to and from Florida.

Yelp/Denise R

The restaurants here have earned many repeat customers over the years, some stopping on both legs of their vacations.

Facebook/Taqueria Rocio

For that reason, the food has to be good in order to compete. Taqueria Rocio is a fantastic Mexican restaurant located right on Main Street.

TripAdvisor/Gillian K

https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaRocio/photos/a.880904375293291.1073741827.199899623393773/880906675293061/?type=3&theater

At Taqueria Rocio you’ll find all the traditional Mexican fare you see at most Mexican restaurants in the U.S.

But, if you’re feeling a little adventurous you can try some new things, like the Seafood Soup shown above, or the Shrimp Nachos shown below. Just LOOK at the size of those shrimp! And they look so fresh too.

Or go all the way with a whole, head-on fish, and a side of Refried Beans and Rice with the Mojarra Frita. It looks delish!

The next time you’re headed to or from the Georgia border on Interstate 95, pull into the unassuming small town of Ridgeland. It’s a treat for all the senses, including the tastebuds.

Have you been to Ridgeland, or to Taqueria Rocio? We’d love to know in our comments!

Love day trips in the Palmetto State? Here are 15 Unique & Strange Museums in South Carolina That Are A Must See.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.