Restaurantji's Folly Beach guide: Where to find the ultimate Mexican flavors.
“Visited from Canada and stayed at an Airbnb that was right beside Taco Boy. So guess where our first stop was? The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere couldn't have been better. If we ever make it back to Folly we will return.“
“This place is awesome! The hostess was friendly and we couldn’t have had a better waiter than Tyler. We started with the Dip Trio, which the four of us thoroughly enjoyed. All of us were happy with the taste and quantity of our food. I had the Soft-shell Crab, which was very unique for a Mexican dish, but was well executed! My wife and kids enjoyed their food as well. We will definitely go back here again.“
“The only reason I give our food 4 stars is because it was cold when it came out. We ate in the bar area, not the restaurant and the bartenders were slammed, also taking food orders. We brought the food home and reheated and it was delicious!“
“Bar hopped a few places while visiting Charleston. Overall between the food and drinks everything was better than most of the places. Stayed in town for the week and ended up returning multiple times over the past week. Sebastian and the rest of the Bar staff is great and very friendly too! Great location in downtown Charleston, close to everything. Would definitely return next time in town!“
“What a fabulous find! This small business serves up amazing meals. The outdoor eating area was incredibly tidy and neat, we saw staff cleaning and prepping the area. It was filled with live plants and colourful flowers. The colourful and flavourful salsas that were on the table at were an added bonus. The menu offered a lot of choice. There was no difficulty finding tempting meals. Everything tasted very fresh and was prepared when ordered. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Prices were excellent and we would undoubtably, eat here again.“
“We stopped by here for some fish tacos and had a such a great time, we came back a second day for the same thing.The first day we got a platter of two tacos - one Mahi-mahi, and one Fresh Cath, which was Red Snapper, with the street corn. Kaylor was most kind and knowledgeable.Day two we ordered 2 Red Snapper tacos (not pictured) on corn tortillas (highly recommend) with the rice and beans. At first, we were brought Mahi-mahi on flour tortillas, but Lucy figured it out and we ended up with two free tacos! The Red Snapper was more tender, less chewy, and more delicious. Service was awesome!Pineapple Habanero Margarita is magic.Wheelchair accessibility: Not“
“The restaurant staff did a great job making accommodations for me and my wheelchair. Despite being busy, the bartender came around and helped me clean food off my chair and arm after one of my fits. Thanks to Abbi for a great first Yobo Cantina experience.Wheelchair accessibility: The space has enough flexibility to accomodate wheelchairs“
“I love this place! I have been coming since they opened. Such wonderful tasting food. And always made fresh. The staff are courteous and the restaurant is always clean. You should definitely give it a chance. You won't regret it, I promise!“
“I was a Rio Chico aficianado who was romanced away by the latest Mexican Bar, but I have come back home. Why?- neverending chips and salsa- giganto draft beers and margaritas- warm platesAs a 3rd generation immigrant and CA native I am dangerously demanding with portions and presentation ('yes, but, what would Grandma order?'). Beware the portions - they are giant. I heartily recommend fajitas, tamales y tacos. Accept that you will have extras for lunch tomorrow and order the large Dos Equis on draft or the Medium Margaritas (large only if someone else is driving). Come for your BDay, but don't ask the staff to sing for you - that is for visitors; as a local, order a round of lemon drops and the fajitas to share.“
“They have great frozen margaritas ! I had the Clarence Beeks Bowl which was skirt steak bowl very tasty ! The waitress was great very attentive and friendly ! We will be going back on our next visit to Charleston ! I highly recommend this place ! I would like to try the tacos next time as a way to expand my horizons !“
“My girlfriend and I are in town for a week and hit this spot randomly after a beach day with the dog. What a find! The jalepeno shrimp tacos are seriously the best shrimp tacos I've ever had, and the price is not super inflated like a lot of other "Street taco" style places I've been to. Margaritas were on point (prickly pear is hands down the best) and nice and strong. Even with all the choices we have around Charleston for only being here a week we chose to come here multiple times because of how good it was. If I'm ever back, there's no question where I'm coming again.“
“Hands down best tacos and torta you can get in the charleston area. Carne asada, pastor, cachete, the pollo it's all unbelievably good. I worked down the road and once I discovered this place on a Tuesday I went everyday for the rest of the week.“
“I got a Cachitaco, a shrimp taco, and a fish taco. The fish and shrimp tacos were both on a double stacked corn tortilla. I know a lot of places that do this, but I'm just not a fan. The stuff inside was very good though. The cachitaco was AWESOME! 5/5, would eat again. They dip a flour tortilla in the rendered fat from the meat, then char it before filling it up with meat and cheese.“
“This place is a true gem. It's everything you want from a neighborhood bar including a great staff, good drinks and awesome food options. The local community that Lucky Luchador serves is warm and welcoming--as an out of towner I felt completely embraced by them. I wish I had a great spot like this near where I live, and can't say enough nice things about it. If you're lucky enough to live in Charleston, you won't regret visiting Lucky Luchador.“
“The food was amazing. The staff was very nice, though communication was sometimes difficult. There was no wait when we came in. We got our food quickly. The tables were clean. This place is a hole in the wall with good food and kind people.“
“Large servings, be prepared to take home tomorrow's lunch. Excellent food. I had the seafood chimichanga (two, I could only eat one) that came with a salad, sour cream, beans, and rice. My wife had the chicken fajitas. Add on the margarita and daiquiri and the cost was no worse than anywhere else with half the food. Service was excellent, do leave a good tip.“
“Delicious sushi and queso and chips! The chips had seasoning salt which made it so yummy! ? We got the Tusunami & Lobster Rangoon Rolls. It was a LOT of food! And honestly they were excellent together! They complimented each other really well! Happy hour was awesome! $2.00 of everything on the menu! Definitely satisfied that craving for Mexican and sushi! It was just what we both wanted.“
“Really glad I don’t own a restaurant in this city, some of these reviews are so hyper-critical and nitpicky.This place is awesome. As someone who is GF/DF, I can safely eat some of my favorite foods that are typically difficult to find allergen friendly.Have been numerous times, never disappoints. Staff are friendly, music is spot on, and the seating is charming.One of the staff even gave us a homemade, complimentary salsa on our way out.Will continue to go back and recommend this to my fellow locals who support local.“
“Might possibly have been the best Mexican food I've ever had in my life and I spend considerable amount of time south of the border. Huge portions, great service. Even my kid likes his dish and all he eats is Chicken nuggets. GET THE CHICKEN AND “
“Great place for families or social gatherings. We went to the newer suburban location, very spacious and classy decor, easy to park. It's mainly a family business and I think the owner was mostly serving us as it was pretty busy so he was helping out. Not perfect English but a perfect gentleman and extremely accommodating. My family is picky (I'm not) so we actually sent a couple of side dishes back due to cheese or onions being there when it didn't say that on the menu. Which was handled with speed and grace. Speaking of the menu it's huge. They must have like fifty things on there. Sometimes that's a bad sign but not here. Their range is so broad that my son found 'gringo tacos' with just ground beef, cheese and lettuce (exactly what I make for him at home) while I found Chile Colorado, a specialty dish I've never had before. Chopped beef tips in a spicy red sauce. Really hot and delicious. My wife loved the steak Ranchero which came out fajita style and sizzling and daughter liked her veggie bowl. Really enjoyable place.“
“Food was Fast and Amazing and Jade our awesome waitress was just a joy and never missed a beat even though she was swamped !! Open late and absolutely the best guac and salsa i have had in any restaurant !! If your in Charleston you have to try this place !!JADE Thank you for turning our evening around by such a warm wonderful smile and sweet southern charm !!“
“I HAVE to come here EVERY TIME im in town (which is every year)!! I'm talking, even before I go to put my bags down, lol! I always get the chicken nachos. It's something about that cheese that keeps bringing me back, lmao!! I will see you in about 3 months, Juanita!“
“I throughly enjoyed dining here despite what the other reviews might suggest. The restaurant is clean, the service was great, and the food was good! I had the steak Mexicanos and I wouldn't have changed anything about the dish. I also enjoyed the margarita flight. Some flavors more than others, but that was expected. It felt like a bargain to get 4 different decently sized margs for $12. I will definitely return and highly suggest giving it a try!“
“Flawless experience. My girlfriend and I came here for lunch and we had a fine time. The appetizer trio featured two flavors of salsa and both were fire. The queso and the gauc were equally on point. The service was great and our food came out quick. Definitely check this place out.“
“We had a nice meal sitting outside. The kids meals were large!Fresh ingredients. Vegetarian friendlyWe loved the salsaParking: Easy to park in the parking lotKid-friendliness: Nice big kids meals, lots of options. My kid loved the hortchata“
“We had a huge party of 20 this past weekend but had a little trouble with making our reservation. Tori and Kenzie were so kind and accommodating and went out of their way to ensure we were all sat together and comfortable.Liz was a wonderful server. She was the only server for 20 of us but was professional, kind and efficient.Preston and Deonte were also so kind and helpful.Ritual is one of my favorite places for good food and drinks and a great Sunday Funday vibe!“
“First off the extremely courteous service, I felt very well welcomed. The atmosphere was great. Nice patio for outside dining and good view of outside downtown. Food wait time was extremely fast and tasted great! I will definitely come back. For Mexican that’s good and fast (extremely low wait time), clean and good customer service… I highly recommend. If tequila is your drink of choice, they have ALL the good brands. Azul won’t disappoint.“
“My Stars! The corn cheese dip is out of this world ? So delicious ?? absolutely love the banging shrimp ? Taco. The new pick 2 tacos and rice with beans . My new favorite! The corn chips are warm airy and crisp. This is my favorite restaurant.“
“Excited to try the new Santi's in West Ashley! I have been a fan of the original Santis downtown for years. This new addition is fun, funky and a fantastic addition to this side of the river. The decor is fun and vibrant. Lots of artwork, murals and a Frida vibe. The food was delicious and the prices were great! They have lunch specials and favorites. We tried an appetizer, three entrees, a round of drinks for 75 dollars before tax and tip. Excited to have a fun spot for margaritas and Mexican food close by!“
“Awesome outdoor restaurant with good food. You do have to serve yourself, but it is a nice place to sit and enjoy a taco and a beer. Lots of shade from trees.Parking: Not many places to park but short walking distance from downtown main drag. There are a decent amount of pay for parking lots nearby.Kid-friendliness: All the seating is wooden benches and tables outside and kids can run around.“