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Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
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- 4.9 · 25021291 Folly Rd #119, CharlestonTrending
Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
4.88.7k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 2833225 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Maya Del Sol Kitchen
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
4.8215 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 13241809 Reynolds Ave, North CharlestonTrending
Rebel Taqueria
Taco and beer spot on Reynolds Ave in North Charleston with live music nights and a loyal neighborhood following.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 21851262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending
Dashi
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
4.71.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2506198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
4.72.9k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 5572790 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston
La Taqueria Express
Counter-service Mexican on Ashley Phosphate, built on a loyal North Charleston following and straightforward tacos that don't need explaining.
4.7423 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1348817 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Gene's Haufbrau
Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
4.61k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 1779570 King St, CharlestonTrending
MESU
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
4.61.4k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25010Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 1, CharlestonTrending
Metro Diner
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 32111340 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Cachita’s Kitchen
Family-run Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Chuck Dawley, known for made-from-scratch plates and a loyal Mount Pleasant following.
4.7244 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 250121502 N Hwy 17, Mt PleasantTrending
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 511385 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston
Circe's Grotto
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
4.6389 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 93141975 Magwood Dr Unit T, Charleston
Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot
Thai kitchen and hot pot spot tucked into a Magwood Drive strip center, serving beer alongside build-your-own broth pots and Bangkok staples.
4.6712 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 7515162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25016915 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending
Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)
Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.
4.88.9k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 175172205 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
4.51.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 7818109 President St, Charleston
Porchetta Shop
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
4.6598 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 18198440 Dorchester Rd ste 1, North Charleston
Toro Birria
Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.
4.6140 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 6120396 Huger St Suite 110, Charleston
Mango Tree Thai Cafe
Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.
4.5468 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25021200 Meeting St Unit 2, CharlestonTrending
ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
4.73.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 218221975 Magwood Dr Suite B, Charleston
Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.51.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 29236923 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Rico's Taco Cafe
Counter-service taqueria on Rivers Avenue serving North Charleston's working lunch crowd with straightforward Mexican plates.
4.6221 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 37242410 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston
Tacos El Pariente
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
4.5283 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 24325817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
4.41.9k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 138261401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
4.51.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1627132 Spring St, Charleston
Daniela's Downtown
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
4.6121 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 7828520 Folly Rd #105, Charleston
Rio Chico
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.5598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250291503 King St, Charleston
Rancho Lewis
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
4.68.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 112301712 Towne Centre Way Space B-1, Mt Pleasant
Condado Tacos
Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.
4.4857 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25031217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250321940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, CharlestonTrending
Villa Cantina
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.
4.88.2k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250331989 Maybank Hwy Unit 101, Charleston
Azul Mexicano James Island
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Maybank Highway serving tacos and margaritas with beer on tap and a strip-mall patio.
4.79k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 215343438 W Montague Ave, North Charleston
The Grit Counter - North Charleston
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2735Wando Crossing, Mt Pleasant
MI LINDO OAXACA TAQUERIA
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
4.5210 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12136Terrace Plaza, 1956 Maybank Hwy B, Charleston
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
4.4930 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250371070 E Montague Ave A, North Charleston
Basil Park Circle
Traditional & contemporary Thai dishes like curries in a stylish small-chain outpost.
4.73.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 224387089 Rivers Ave Ste A, North Charleston
Tiki Taco
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
4.41.7k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25392 N Market St, Charleston
Cachita's Kitchen Downtown
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
4.3194 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 20040858 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
East Bay Deli - West Ashley
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
4.41.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250411302 Meeting St, Charleston
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
4.42.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2742320 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Tasty Thai & Sushi
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
4.5207 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 56432812 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
Southern Brews Coffee
Dog-friendly coffee stop on Maybank Highway serving Johns Island commuters and farm-road regulars.
4.4428 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 7744616 Meeting St ste b, Charleston
El PinchoTaco
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
4.4591 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 17545410 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
4.41.3k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2074619 Magnolia Rd, Charleston
Mellow Mushroom Charleston - West Ashley
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 4147347 King St, Charleston
KING STREET FOODS
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
4.4315 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 139481711 Shoremeade Rd Suite 110, Mt Pleasant
San Miguel Mexican grill & bar
Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.
4.41.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 196491131 College Park Rd, Summerville
Tiki Taco
Casual strip-mall taco spot in Summerville slinging Mexican staples with beer and a loyal local following.
4.31.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250501836 Ashley River Rd Ste A, Charleston
Señor Tequila
Low-key Mexican kitchen producing a familiar menu of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos & margaritas.
4.32k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2751834 Foundation St #101, Charleston
Catrina's Tacos & Tequila
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Foundation Street slinging tacos and an extensive tequila list in a casual, no-fuss setting.
4.4204 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 5652808 Folly Rd, Charleston
Casa Fiesta
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Folly Road serving margaritas and Tex-Mex standards to James Island regulars.
4.3429 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 12353933 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek
Lucy's Deliveries y Mas
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
4.3945 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 21454159 E Bay St, Charleston
Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 7955George Street Apartments, 51 George St, Charleston
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
4.3604 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 9456864 Island Park Dr Suite #105, Charleston
Viva Tacos & Tequila
Casual taco-and-tequila spot on Daniel Island serving Mexican standards with a full bar.
4.2723 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 17579616 US-78, Ladson
Jonny’s Red Tacos
Strip-mall taqueria on US-78 in Ladson serving birria-style red tacos with consistent ratings from a loyal local following.
4.4130 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 13581000 Tanner Ford Blvd Unit 280, Hanahan
Salud Tacos + Tequila
Strip-mall taco and tequila spot in Hanahan with a loyal local following and a full bar.
4.4100 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 2125939 Center St, Folly Beach
Woody's Pizza
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 560216 Scott St, Mt Pleasant
Giannone - Eatery & Italian Market
Family-run Italian market and deli on Scott Street serving imported goods, sandwiches, and wine in Mount Pleasant.
4.436 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 14361885 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Agaves Cantina
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
4.21.1k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 19862439 King St, Charleston
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 15663340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 1764767 Coleman Blvd Suite 1, Mt Pleasant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.2127 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 3965545 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
4.2302 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 6664399 McCarthy Street, North Charleston
The Market @ Paradiso
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
4.248 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 3367320 W Coleman Blvd unit p, Mt Pleasant
Agaves Cantina Coleman Blvd
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
4.2251 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 4768Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.1363 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 25069106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach
Taco Boy Folly Beach
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.13.4k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 65701660 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Santi’s West Ashley
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
4.1501 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 250711602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Bessinger's BBQ
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
4.13k ratingsOpen - 3.7 · 23721101 Ocean Blvd Unit-C, Isle of Palms
IOPizza Co
Casual beach-strip pizza and sandwich counter on the Isle of Palms, steps from the ocean, with beer and a dog-friendly patio.
3.9177 ratingsOpen
