Turn your head in any direction in South Carolina and you’ll find a joint that serves some sort of Mexican dish. It’s a given, right? But some establishments just take it up a notch and really, and we mean really, deliver outstanding fare, some authentic and others with a bit of lowcountry or upstate flair. Here are the 10 best places to get tacos that are definitely out-of-this-world good in South Carolina.
- Taco Boy - Charleston & Folly Beach
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Facebook/Taco Boy Hands down, the best tacos ever. Ever. It also doesn’t hurt that you’re sitting in one of the coolest restaurant venues in the Charleston area. Both locations are equally good in food, service and atmosphere. 217 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403 & 15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- Willy Taco - Spartanburg
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Yelp/Nick T. This happenin’ taqueria in Spartanburg is THE place to score the best tacos in town. Try the Maui Wowi Mahi Tacos shown above. You won’t leave disappointed.930 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
- Cantina 76 - Columbia (Main St & Devine St)
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Trip Advisor/management The ultimate taco in Columbia is found at a Cantina 76. Go ahead. Splurge and get a trio. You can stuff your face, we won’t judge. 2901 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205 & 1301 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
- Taco Mamacita - Sullivan’s Island
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Yelp/Christy M. For tacos that are off-the-charts good, you have to try Mamacita’s on Sullivan’s Island. The taco shells are heaping with fresh ingredients making these tacos full and tasty.2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
- ASADA - Greenville
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Facebook/ASADA ASADA has both a restaurant and a food truck. That can either be a blessing or double trouble. This taco looks so good, you’ll be back for seconds anyway. Mission style tacos in a vibrant fun atmosphere. Hmmm. Does that sound like you?903 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609
- Holy Tequila! - Hilton Head
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Facebook/Holy Tequila Firstly, this is the biggest taco I’ve ever seen. Secondly, if you’re not into Tuna Tacos, never fear - there are many more tacos to choose from at Taco Tequila. As one Trip Advisor reviewer put it, “Now I see why they’re named the best tacos in Hilton Head!“33 Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Nacho Hippo - Myrtle Beach & North Myrtle Beach
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Trip Advisor/franxc Wow! This shrimp taco and fish taco should give you a good idea of what’s to come at Nacho Hippo. These may be THE BEST tacos on the Grand Strand! 850 North Beach Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 & The Market Common, 1160 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - North Augusta
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Trip Advisor/Ricardo C Get your taco on in North Augusta at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on Martintown Rd. When you get there and you see the parking lot is full (it always is) you’ll know you’re in the right place for great tacos.436 E Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
- El Molcajete - Rock Hill
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Trip Advisor/Ashley C If you love extraordinarly large portions on giant plates, then this is the spot for you. Stellar reviews, great value and even better tacos! 1204 Mount Gallant Rd Ste 1, Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Florence
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Facebook/Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Bar As you can see, the tacos are stuffed to the hilt. They’re also amazing! Save room for fried ice cream!944 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501
Are you hungry yet? Have you tried any of these and did your favorite place make this list? You can always feel free to add yours in our comments!
Facebook/Taco Boy
Hands down, the best tacos ever. Ever. It also doesn’t hurt that you’re sitting in one of the coolest restaurant venues in the Charleston area. Both locations are equally good in food, service and atmosphere. 217 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403 & 15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Trip Advisor/hbooth77
Yelp/Nick T.
This happenin’ taqueria in Spartanburg is THE place to score the best tacos in town. Try the Maui Wowi Mahi Tacos shown above. You won’t leave disappointed.930 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Trip Advisor/citallwic
Trip Advisor/management
The ultimate taco in Columbia is found at a Cantina 76. Go ahead. Splurge and get a trio. You can stuff your face, we won’t judge. 2901 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205 & 1301 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Google Maps [streetview]
Yelp/Christy M.
For tacos that are off-the-charts good, you have to try Mamacita’s on Sullivan’s Island. The taco shells are heaping with fresh ingredients making these tacos full and tasty.2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
Trip Advisor/nonnino
Facebook/ASADA
ASADA has both a restaurant and a food truck. That can either be a blessing or double trouble. This taco looks so good, you’ll be back for seconds anyway. Mission style tacos in a vibrant fun atmosphere. Hmmm. Does that sound like you?903 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609
Yelp/Ashley C.
Facebook/Holy Tequila
Firstly, this is the biggest taco I’ve ever seen. Secondly, if you’re not into Tuna Tacos, never fear - there are many more tacos to choose from at Taco Tequila. As one Trip Advisor reviewer put it, “Now I see why they’re named the best tacos in Hilton Head!“33 Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Yelp/Craig K.
Trip Advisor/franxc
Wow! This shrimp taco and fish taco should give you a good idea of what’s to come at Nacho Hippo. These may be THE BEST tacos on the Grand Strand! 850 North Beach Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 & The Market Common, 1160 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Trip Advisor/Ricardo C
Get your taco on in North Augusta at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on Martintown Rd. When you get there and you see the parking lot is full (it always is) you’ll know you’re in the right place for great tacos.436 E Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
Yelp/Barcode N.
Trip Advisor/Ashley C
If you love extraordinarly large portions on giant plates, then this is the spot for you. Stellar reviews, great value and even better tacos! 1204 Mount Gallant Rd Ste 1, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Yelp/Chris E.
Facebook/Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Bar
As you can see, the tacos are stuffed to the hilt. They’re also amazing! Save room for fried ice cream!944 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501
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