Finding great Mexican food in Charleston requires knowing where to look. These are the best Mexican restaurants in Charleston, SC — ranked by authenticity, flavor, and local love.
← Back to all rankingsThe gold standard for upscale Baja-inspired Mexican in Charleston — scratch-made Baja bowls, fresh guacamole, creative coastal-Mexican dishes, and excellent margaritas across several well-run locations.
Chef Raul Sanchez's communal multi-course Mexican tasting experience — a weekly-changing five-course menu reflecting seasonal ingredients, international flair, and traditional Mexican technique in an intimate setting.
Pitmaster John Lewis (of Lewis Barbecue fame) brings West Texas–Chihuahua border food to Charleston — house-made tortillas, Rancho fajitas, proper margaritas, and cowboy-meets-Mexico flavors in a massive courtyard setting.
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