What locals are saying
Chico Feo is widely regarded as one of Folly Beach's best true-local hangouts — an all-outdoor, no-frills surf-shack bar with a cult following for its creative tacos, Bun Cha, Wu-Tang ramen bowl, and the signature sake lemonade. Regulars praise the genuinely low-key bohemian vibe, strong community roots (open since 2013), live music, and prices well below downtown Charleston equivalents. Criticisms are minor but consistent: the bar-only ordering system can feel chaotic or unwelcoming when it's packed, there is zero indoor seating so the spot closes in rain, and tables can be monopolized by locals during peak nights.








