32 Best Mexican Restaurants in Charleston

“Great food, and even better service. Been going for years and the outstanding staff is why we continue to come back time after time.“

“Had an absolutely amazing dinner at Matador! Delicious food and drink and we were SO lucky to be served by Sam! He told us incredible stories and gave us tons of tips of what to do! He absolutely made our dining experience something extra and I hope his manager knows what gem he is!“

“Visited this place with my bf!! Very good food!! Was greeted by a lovely host who gave us a menu to order being that we were ordering to go!! Then we ended up placing our order with the very nice bartender behind the counter. Not even 5mins he acknowledged us so we just ended up placing our order with him. Food came out fast and correct as well. Will be returning!!!! With or without my bf lol !!!“

“Food was great, service was Awesome, Whitney is the best“

“ALYSSA C. was a fantastic server. She suggested foods that turned out to be awesome... And her drink suggestions turned out to be a perfect compliment to the food.
Next time that I visit Mex 1, I'm bringing friends.
Thank you Alyssa!!!!“

“Delicious Tacos and Tortas!! Best drinks too!! Tequila (Don Cato) shots were lit!!🔥 Marcos provided superb service and very friendly!!“

“I’m a Texas gal living here in Charleston and I’m particular about my Tacos! Had some friends stay at an Airbnb across the street and it was convenient so I finally went. I’ve now been twice in less than a week. Everything is so fresh. Well flavored. Delicious. Cocktails are lovely. Staff was helpful and attentive both times. Casual, fun, and yummy for my tummy! Go!“

“Second time there visiting Charleston. We love the margs and service!“

“Great atmosphere, food and drinks!!“

“Great food. Fast Service.“

“Food is amazing!! I give it 5⭐️!! And our bartender, TAYLOR, is amazing!! She’s awesome! I highly recommend visiting this establishment and hopefully you’ll meet Taylor.“

“I frequent Charleston, and this is always my first stop. To start, the chips are actually fried and delicious, and pair perfectly with the house made salsa. I have tried most of the menu items, but once I discovered the camarones a la Diabla, have never looked back. It is the most delicious sauce for this common dish that I have ever tried. I have dreams about it. The space is fun and the vibes are immaculate.“

“What was supposed to be a quick pit stop turned into a memorable part of our trip.

My boyfriend Steve and I were just passing through and stopped at Blanca Empanada in Charleston simply to use the bathroom—but the moment we walked in, we enjoyed more than just the bathroom 😂 . The warm, inviting aroma coming from the kitchen immediately pulled us in, and before we knew it, we were being welcomed by Johnathan, whose kindness made us feel like we had been regulars for years.

We decided to stay (the best decision we made all day) and ordered one of each taco, a lamb neck burrito, and the fresh tres leches. Every single bite was incredible—full of flavor, clearly made with care, and absolutely unforgettable. The lamb neck burrito was rich and tender, the tacos were vibrant and perfectly balanced, and the tres leches was the kind of dessert you think about long after it’s gone.

What started as a quick stop became a moment we’ll both hold onto. Places like this are rare—where the food is amazing, but the people make it even better. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re anywhere near Charleston.“

“We visited tonight and absolutely loved it. The decor is spectacular. Servers really hustle and the food was excellent. Best enchiladas in mole I've ever had. Only 2 recommendations... deeper salsa dishes, and some sound absorbers needed on the ceiling. Was a bit loud, and would be difficult to have a conversation with another couple. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood. See you soon Catrina's!“

“We love going in to see Heather and the super-friendly staff. We are welcomed and made to feel valued. My child asks repeatedly to go there and it is good food! I have no reason to say no. Keep up the great work! - Kelli and Zeo“

“The food was typical Mexican food. The queso was a bit watery but still had great flavor. For tourists, it's hard to know which door to go into. Only the "out" door is labeled. Overall, it was a good experience.

Kid-friendliness: There were multiple kid menu options. Typical food and Mexican food options also.“

“Amazing food! Just moved close by. Will be back!“

“I could not recommend this place more. The food was fantastic, the drinks were phenomenal- this is the first $16 margarita I ever said was worth it. Don't let the location scare you off: this is some genuine Mexican cuisine with all the flavors. Victor took care of us and was super nice and very accommodating.

Burria tacos
Tortas cubana
Specialty margaritas (church and punt)“

“Amazing atmosphere, open air, great food and good service! Will be back!“

“Highly recommend this place“

“This is the absolute BEST in CHARLESTON! 🌺 🌊 Me and my family love this place! Great service, food, and environment! It was so great there, I thought the check was going to come back so EXPENSIVE!! But NO, the payment was so quick and small! (No extra fees either) My small family of 3 ate HUGE meals for $30! And it was so good! We HAD TO tip them $40 for all of the good work they did 👏! I was so impressed by their food and service, that I HAD to visit Charleston AGAIN Becuase I loved their food 🍱! RECOMMEND 💯! 1000/10“

“They have Great margaritas!“

“Delicious tacos. I am waiting to try one of their tamales.“

“We had a large group on a very busy weekend in Charleston and they were amazing!! Food was delicious, margaritas were perfection and they even went out of their way to help celebrate a birthday and graduation ❤️“

“Amazing vibe and delicious Quesabirria taco with the millionaire margarita! We came post DMB show and it was a continuation of the party! Great service! Love it!“

“Food is delicious, habanero salsa tastes amazing! The atmosphere is fun and the restaurant is clean. The food runner forgot my side so that was a bummer but the waitress took it off the bill preemptively. I’d go back and hopefully get the side next time. Lovely outdoor seating as well.“

“I came with my Co-workers we got several different things, first off the vibes is HIGH! Food was outstanding everything was prepared greatly. The flavor, aroma and looks were everything and more. The only negative was that my Co-worker said his dish was proportioned wrong and for me my favorite taco (Al pastor) was ok very well made but the flavor was missing sadly. Other than that honestly the best Mexican restaurant I've been too and I love Mexican! My black video is of the music so you can get that the mood was LIT!“

“Best enchiladas I have had in my life and my family is Hispanic. Absolutely amazing, I am just mad it took me 4 years living in Charleston to find this place. We drove from Moncks Corner and will do it everytime now. Thank you thank you for the amazing fresh made food!“

“Had gotten 2 chicken kaysadeyas and like 8 margs. Tonya (my wife) drove the golf cart home but gawd damn I was zooted. I threw up on the way home but it was totally worth the $67. I love cholula going down but coming back up is not yummy tasty or fun“

“The service, food, and experience was absolutely great and I reccomend this place to anyone in charelston.“

“An authentic neighborhood pub feel!!!!! Very friendly atmosphere!!!!! Nice beer and whiskey selection Wonderful food“

“Amazing atmosphere, open air, great food and good service! Will be back!“