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Taco Boy

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Mexican Restaurants in Charleston, SC
#5 Mexican ▼#107 Best Overall
4.3
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.43,148 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.1511 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

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Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Taco Boy ranks where it does

#5

Best Mexican Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▼ from #3
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.4 on Google (3,148 reviews); 4.1 on Tripadvisor (511 reviews).

What critics and guides say

Post and Courier: Where can you go to eat with a large group in Charleston? (Oct 2023)

Also top-ranked for Mexican

Rancho Lewis, El Molino Supermarket Taqueria, Santi's Restaurante Mexicano, Maya del Sol Kitchen. See the full ranking →

Frequently asked

Is Taco Boy good?

Taco Boy ranks #5 for Mexican in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Post and Courier in the last five years.

What is Taco Boy's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.3 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Taco Boy?

Taco Boy is at 217 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).