Is Palmira Barbecue one of the best restaurants in Charleston?

Palmira Barbecue is ranked #293 restaurant in Charleston by community votes.

What is Palmira Barbecue best known for?

Colombian-inflected barbecue from pitmaster Hector Gaitan on Ashley River Road, where smoked meats meet South American spice.

Who should go to Palmira Barbecue?

Palmira Barbecue works well for both locals and visitors looking for a quality restaurant in Charleston.

Where is Palmira Barbecue located?

Palmira Barbecue is located at 2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, Charleston, SC.

Palmira Barbecue — #293 Restaurant in Charleston SC

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What locals are saying

Palmira Barbecue is broadly considered one of the top BBQ spots in Charleston — and by some critics, the country — led by pitmaster Hector Garate's Puerto Rican-inflected whole hog and melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks. The 2024 move from a downtown food hall to a full sit-down restaurant on Ashley River Rd in West Ashley resolved earlier setting complaints and cemented local enthusiasm. The main practical gripes are limited hours (closes around 7pm) and popular cuts selling out early.

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