We South Carolinians love a good reason to celebrate! And Cinco de Mayo is as good a reason as any, right? Whether you’ve rolled up on this article prior to May 5th, or after, luckily this Taco Trail is open for celebrating all year long. We’ve put together the ultimate Taco Trail through South Carolina – with just enough room between stops to work up another appetite. You’ll get to try some of the best tacos in South Carolina. So narrow down the list of BFFs who can come along and then buckle up for a wildly satisfying ride…

South Carolina Taco Trail Map

Google Maps Here’s the totally interactive Google Map with all the locations listed. Go ahead, stuff your face - we won’t judge!

  1. Holy Tequila - 33 Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island

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Facebook/Holy Tequila The best Mexican food and best tacos in Hilton Head can be found here, at Holy Tequila. It’s like a combination of Mexican street food and American ingredients. This Buffalo Ranch Alligator Taco is the perfect example. YUM! Check out the full menu of delightfully delicious dishes by clicking here.

  1. Taco Boy - 15 Center St, Folly Beach

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Facebook/Taco Boy Taco Boy’s taqueria/cantina dishes up incredible eats in an atmosphere that’s fun and engaging. Mexican street fare coupled with a friendly staff and a unique presentation make Taco Boy an eatery you’ll return to again and again. They have two locations in the Charleston area and, honestly, both are worthy of multiple visits - maybe even in the same day!! The Charleston location is at 217 Huger Street. Go here for the full menu on Taco Boy’s official website.

  1. Cantina 76 - 1301 Main St, Columbia

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Yelp/Suzanne H Taco Tuesdays are the perfect occasion to hit up this Columbia Taqueria, but you don’t HAVE to wait ’til Tuesday to enjoy these beauties at Cantina 76! A favorite among regulars, the Shrimp Tacos may be a great place for you to start working your way through their extensive taco menu. Cantina 76 also has a location on Devine Street and one in Greenville. Click here for more.

  1. Uncle Berto’s Burritos - 100 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville

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Facebook/Uncle Berto’s Burritos Street style tacos are what’s in store for you at this eatery in Simpsonville. Order up enough for everyone and then chow down either inside or outside on their festive patio. You can even order online, so you don’t have to worry about lines once you arrive at the lively restaurant. Bring the kiddos along, too, so they can try the taco or the double tacos kids meal. Go here for more, including a menu you can print.

  1. Farmhouse Tacos - 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest

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Yelp/ K F Farmhouse is new on the scene in Travelers Rest. Now both locals and travelers rest here with a satisfied and full tummy of farm-to-table Mexican fare. You’ll find deliciously inventive creations including this Hot Chicken Taco garnished with a fresh jalapeno slice. Here is the official website Farmhouse Tacos.

  1. Willy Taco - 930 E Main St, Spartanburg

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Facebook/WILLY TACO - Feed & Seed You’ll love the festive atmosphere at least as much as you love the colorful and inventive tacos here at Willy’s. And with plenty of seating both inside and out, this is the perfect spot for large parties! Willy also has a location in Greenville at 217 Laurens Road. Click here for more.

With this road trip, it’s ALWAYS Cinco de Mayo, baby! Celebrate in huge fashion by hitting the Ultimate South Carolina Taco Trail. Who do you think serves the best tacos in South Carolina? We’d love to know the answer in our comments.

Google Maps

Here’s the totally interactive Google Map with all the locations listed. Go ahead, stuff your face - we won’t judge!

Facebook/Holy Tequila

The best Mexican food and best tacos in Hilton Head can be found here, at Holy Tequila. It’s like a combination of Mexican street food and American ingredients. This Buffalo Ranch Alligator Taco is the perfect example. YUM! Check out the full menu of delightfully delicious dishes by clicking here.

Facebook/Taco Boy

TripAdvisor/SenoraStrib

Taco Boy’s taqueria/cantina dishes up incredible eats in an atmosphere that’s fun and engaging. Mexican street fare coupled with a friendly staff and a unique presentation make Taco Boy an eatery you’ll return to again and again. They have two locations in the Charleston area and, honestly, both are worthy of multiple visits - maybe even in the same day!! The Charleston location is at 217 Huger Street. Go here for the full menu on Taco Boy’s official website.

Yelp/Sherry C

Yelp/Suzanne H

Taco Tuesdays are the perfect occasion to hit up this Columbia Taqueria, but you don’t HAVE to wait ’til Tuesday to enjoy these beauties at Cantina 76! A favorite among regulars, the Shrimp Tacos may be a great place for you to start working your way through their extensive taco menu. Cantina 76 also has a location on Devine Street and one in Greenville. Click here for more.

Yelp/Tom W

Facebook/Uncle Berto’s Burritos

Street style tacos are what’s in store for you at this eatery in Simpsonville. Order up enough for everyone and then chow down either inside or outside on their festive patio. You can even order online, so you don’t have to worry about lines once you arrive at the lively restaurant. Bring the kiddos along, too, so they can try the taco or the double tacos kids meal. Go here for more, including a menu you can print.

Facebook/Farmhouse Tacos

Yelp/Nichole L

Yelp/ K F

Farmhouse is new on the scene in Travelers Rest. Now both locals and travelers rest here with a satisfied and full tummy of farm-to-table Mexican fare. You’ll find deliciously inventive creations including this Hot Chicken Taco garnished with a fresh jalapeno slice. Here is the official website Farmhouse Tacos.

Yelp/Lori J

Facebook/WILLY TACO - Feed & Seed

You’ll love the festive atmosphere at least as much as you love the colorful and inventive tacos here at Willy’s. And with plenty of seating both inside and out, this is the perfect spot for large parties! Willy also has a location in Greenville at 217 Laurens Road. Click here for more.

Looking for more ways to celebrate our wonderful state? Plan an outdoor adventure on one of these 9 Easy Hikes In South Carolina.

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Address: 33 Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USAAddress: 15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USAAddress: 100 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681, USAAddress: 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, USAAddress: 930 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302, USA

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best tacos In South Carolina February 20, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the best Mexican restaurants in South Carolina that aren’t on this trail? If you’re looking for some of the best tacos in South Carolina and some mighty fine views, plan a meal at Banditos Cantina in Myrtle Beach. Boasting sensational ocean views, the Mexican restaurant in South Carolina serves classic Mexican dishes – tacos, burritos, and taco salads. Prefer Mexican street food over the classics? You’ve come to the right place. Treat your taste buds to an explosion of flavor at Tiki Taco, in North Charleston, which features a selection of more than a dozen types of tacos. Try such favorites as the pork, the chicken, the beef, or the shrimp tacos. Where can I find the best margaritas in South Carolina? Did you know that South Carolina’s home to a Margarita Marathon? That’s right! You can set off on this delightful margarita trail that will lead you to some of the best margaritas in South Carolina. Lift your glass in a toast at such spots as Tios Mexican Café and Cantina, Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, and The Whig. You’ll also stop at Cantina 76, which serves one of the most delicious and spiciest margaritas you’ll ever try. The Jalapeno Margarita just might set your mouth on fire. Are there any other food trails in South Carolina I should take? Got a sweet tooth? Then, you’ll definitely want to set off on the most delicious food trail in South Carolina – the ice cream trail. The Ice Cream Trail in South Carolina will take you to eight – yes, eight! – ice cream shops that serve some of the best ice cream in the state. Dig into delicious treats at Flanigan’s Ice Cream in Aiken, Sundae House in Florence, and Meyer’s Ice Cream Parlor in Surfside Beach. Keep that sugar rush going by heading out on the Donut Trail in South Carolina, where you can indulge in donuts from such spots as Sunny’s Donuts in Gaffney and The Donut Experiment in Greenville.

The OIYS Visitor Center

best tacos In South Carolina

February 20, 2020

Beth Price-Williams

What are the best Mexican restaurants in South Carolina that aren’t on this trail? If you’re looking for some of the best tacos in South Carolina and some mighty fine views, plan a meal at Banditos Cantina in Myrtle Beach. Boasting sensational ocean views, the Mexican restaurant in South Carolina serves classic Mexican dishes – tacos, burritos, and taco salads. Prefer Mexican street food over the classics? You’ve come to the right place. Treat your taste buds to an explosion of flavor at Tiki Taco, in North Charleston, which features a selection of more than a dozen types of tacos. Try such favorites as the pork, the chicken, the beef, or the shrimp tacos. Where can I find the best margaritas in South Carolina? Did you know that South Carolina’s home to a Margarita Marathon? That’s right! You can set off on this delightful margarita trail that will lead you to some of the best margaritas in South Carolina. Lift your glass in a toast at such spots as Tios Mexican Café and Cantina, Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, and The Whig. You’ll also stop at Cantina 76, which serves one of the most delicious and spiciest margaritas you’ll ever try. The Jalapeno Margarita just might set your mouth on fire. Are there any other food trails in South Carolina I should take? Got a sweet tooth? Then, you’ll definitely want to set off on the most delicious food trail in South Carolina – the ice cream trail. The Ice Cream Trail in South Carolina will take you to eight – yes, eight! – ice cream shops that serve some of the best ice cream in the state. Dig into delicious treats at Flanigan’s Ice Cream in Aiken, Sundae House in Florence, and Meyer’s Ice Cream Parlor in Surfside Beach. Keep that sugar rush going by heading out on the Donut Trail in South Carolina, where you can indulge in donuts from such spots as Sunny’s Donuts in Gaffney and The Donut Experiment in Greenville.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

If you’re looking for some of the best tacos in South Carolina and some mighty fine views, plan a meal at Banditos Cantina in Myrtle Beach. Boasting sensational ocean views, the Mexican restaurant in South Carolina serves classic Mexican dishes – tacos, burritos, and taco salads. Prefer Mexican street food over the classics? You’ve come to the right place.

Treat your taste buds to an explosion of flavor at Tiki Taco, in North Charleston, which features a selection of more than a dozen types of tacos. Try such favorites as the pork, the chicken, the beef, or the shrimp tacos.

Where can I find the best margaritas in South Carolina?

Did you know that South Carolina’s home to a Margarita Marathon? That’s right! You can set off on this delightful margarita trail that will lead you to some of the best margaritas in South Carolina. Lift your glass in a toast at such spots as Tios Mexican Café and Cantina, Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, and The Whig. You’ll also stop at Cantina 76, which serves one of the most delicious and spiciest margaritas you’ll ever try. The Jalapeno Margarita just might set your mouth on fire.

Are there any other food trails in South Carolina I should take?

Got a sweet tooth? Then, you’ll definitely want to set off on the most delicious food trail in South Carolina – the ice cream trail. The Ice Cream Trail in South Carolina will take you to eight – yes, eight! – ice cream shops that serve some of the best ice cream in the state. Dig into delicious treats at Flanigan’s Ice Cream in Aiken, Sundae House in Florence, and Meyer’s Ice Cream Parlor in Surfside Beach.

Keep that sugar rush going by heading out on the Donut Trail in South Carolina, where you can indulge in donuts from such spots as Sunny’s Donuts in Gaffney and The Donut Experiment in Greenville.