Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Maybank Highway serving tacos and margaritas with beer on tap and a strip-mall patio.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.
Low-key Mexican kitchen producing a familiar menu of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos & margaritas.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Foundation Street slinging tacos and an extensive tequila list in a casual, no-fuss setting.
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
Casual taco-and-tequila spot on Daniel Island serving Mexican standards with a full bar.
Strip-mall taco and tequila spot in Hanahan with a loyal local following and a full bar.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.