Spanish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charleston
11 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This was my first time coming here, and I loved it! The atmosphere is down to earth and hopping! The music was awesome, and the staff and service was..."
Mallory Bundrick
"Had the pleasure of finding this hidden spot and food is amazing. I've had the queso burger and chicken sandwich from the daily special part of..."
Tristan Gilford
"The chips were delicious! I also recommend the Salad with chicken and the Yoda Balls. Casual and local bar. I will be back for..."
BKV
"First time coming here today for lunch, and it was absolutely delicious!
I loved the atmosphere very cool, laid back, and decorated. The service was..."
Holly Wilson
"Always a great place to go. From their daily specials to their all-you-can-eat tacos on Sundays. Food is always on point, I usually go with the taco..."
Ryan Buckhannon
"Fun, tucked away spot with a nice bar, great music and delicious tacos (The quesa Birria tacos are addictive🤤). The wings & other appetizers were..."
Alexandra P.
"10/10 would recommend! Amazing burrito 🌯 customer service on point 👍 super friendly, gave great recommendations very nice. They had power..."
Trina McClannahan-Lopez
"Best tacos 🌮! I come from the southern border on a detail to SC and these are some great tacos and the hush puppies are out of this world!!! If..."
Aida Hernandez
"Incredible tacos and super kind staff! Wish I got more than just two tacos! Loved the shrimp taco and special tuna..."
Caroline Ryan
"Fun place with great tacos in North Charleston. I also had the espresso infused tequila on the rocks which was delicious. The lunch special was a..."
The Classic on a Gluten Free Bun w Brussel Sprouts
Taco Box
Chocolate Torte GF
Chicken Sandwiches
Shrimp Taco
Ribs
Fish Sandwich
Fish Taco
Barbacoa Burrito
Fruits and Vegetables
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Mexican
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Spanish
Takeout
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"Ordered the barbacoa burrito for dine- in. It took 32 minutes to get the burrito. There were 4 other people in the restaurant. I’m assuming they..."
Jeff
"Excellent little neighborhood quick eats spot. Surprising variety on the menu but I usually go for the smash burger. Quick order kiosk up front or..."
Stewart “Stew” Sanford
"I went here for the gluten free fried chicken sandwich and fries and I was *not* disappointed! The sandwich was delicious! Great seasoning, not too..."
Amanda Widener
"First time trying this establishment and excited to come back and try other menu options. Heard great responses from friends and finally made it down..."
Andrew Brown
"This is my ABSOLUTE favorite lunch spot! Their chicken salad, I’m not sure what they do to it, but the chicken is so delicious and flavorful and..."
Heather Mellinger
"Amazing Gluten Free Bun with my Double Burger! I’m so tired of places offering lettuce wraps or a flat cauliflower option for gluten free. This..."
Trisha Keehn
"Big fan. Came here on a whim and it was wonderful. GREAT food for reasonable prices. Flavor and quality are on point. Drink options are awesome and..."
Anna Adamo
"Did not know what to expect but the young chef created amazing rice bowl. Ordered brussel sprouts and avocado rice bowl and beef barbacoa rice bowl...."
Aravind Anna
"Awesome spot. Great food. Fun place nice vibe. Food is amazing, portion size is a bit small, staff is friendly. We are really wanting to try the..."
Jared Guichard
"Very good southern home style setting. Local owners with a street food truck to go with this. Within walking distance from Citadel college. Support..."
Mr Sharp
"Never have I gone to a place as homely as this. The food was impeccable, the service was astou ding the atmosphere was unbelievable. The best way I..."
mathew lapa
"I have celiac disease and when I'm out of town I spend entirely too long searching for restaurants that look good and have gluten free options. I..."
Amber Mayes
"Food was absolutely AMAZING! It's always so beautiful inside and welcomed with smiles from the employees. The Gluten free options and TONS of drink..."
Tabatha Burns
"Awesome gluten free experience. Had the southern chicken sandwich and fries Monday. It was amazing. Crispy and delicious. I’m
pretty sensitive and..."
"My favorite restaurant in Charleston. Everything is delicious, the portions are huge, prices are reasonable, and the people who run the place are..."
Madison Farrior
"I had good experience eating at Dashi. I had the soup which was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal and recommended the plates they had. It family..."
Garon Lindo
"I love this place and come regularly for the tofu burrito. It’s delicious. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant does a great job engaging its..."
Eliza Morrison
"Found this place on the way to work and they have a good selections of burritos and Asian lunch dishes. I got the stir fry noodles with chicken and..."
Ismael D
"Dashi is a little gem of North Charleston. Their combination of Asian and Mexican inspired dishes are definitely unique. The outside of their..."
Dena Cooper
"Overall a fine experience. Liked the food and the overall experience. The quantity is really good so if you have a small appetite then do consider to..."
Yuvraj Tandon (Israel)
"The food was delicious! They have a great menu. Something for everyone. They also have a full bar and good wine selection. Inside and outside..."
wanda kelley
"Take my money and keep feeding me! Best food I've had in a long time. Didn't have to wait long either. Came in around 12 on a friday and got my food..."
Corey
"Not only is Dashi my favorite restaurant - they’re also owned by some of the most inclusive and caring people I’ve ever met.
It’s a big deal..."
Julia Millard
"First time dining at Dashi and it was outstanding! Fun atmosphere and great staff. The Pad Thai was outstanding (as was everything else we had on..."
"These people really know how to do Tapas! And the Paella is spectacular. We had the Chicken/Chorizo Paella to share, Shrimp with Chillis, Broccolini,..."
Andrew Angell
"Barsa (& Tom, our bartender) never ceases to be a wonderful gathering place. The service, atomosphere, food & drinks are always top notch. Highly..."
Liz McMichael
"Our team had the pleasure to dine at Barsa last Thursday evening. The ambiance and venue was perfect & hip! There was an energy in the restaurant..."
Rebecca Yu
"We had the braised beef empanadas, mushrooms with goat cheese, lamb meatballs and the seafood paella. Everything was amazing, could've licked the..."
Lisa Afghani
"The food was great and the price was right! Head here for happy hour for an even better deal! Service not the best but the food and drinks make up..."
Cristina Galeano
"The perfect hangout for drinks with your friends. Delicious tapas menu. I haven't tried anything I didn't like. Mushrooms, lamb meatballs, bacon..."
Karen Bacot
"Love this place! Definitely one of my go-to's for downtown Charleston dining. Their happy hour specials on their food and drink is some of the best..."
Lauren Lee Williams
"We had the Seafood Paella, best Paella. Pan con Tomate and Machego, Charcuterie Roncal,Tomme and Serrano. I have ate a lot of Paella in my life..."
Franklyn A. Casiano
"Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly! The food is AMAZING! This is a must whenever we visit Charleston from now..."
Billy Linane
"Best Paella I’ve had in US. Very generous portions. Can’t beat deal on happy hour drinks! Staff is fantastic! Highly..."
Kate Johns Ross
"One of my favorite places in Charleston. Low key, Jazz on Thursday nights, awesome food. Great Happy Hour Menu from 4-7 EVERYDAY! I love the..."
Lauren Elizabeth Wilson
"Some of the most tastiest dishes I've ever eaten! The service is great and ambiance sets the mood. This place is a gem..."
Chase Phillips
"We enjoyed the chicken paella, as some were not fond of seafood. The service was spot on and will come..."
Loni Keane
"The food, drinks and one of Charleston's best jazz singer who performs every other Thursday night Bobbi Storm. The biergarten or patio is very nice..."
Sirena Tina Jones
"Every single thing we ordered was delicious! We got an assortment of appetizers while we waited for our paella and we loved it all. Grest detail on..."
Kelly Dawn
"Love it. The food and Wine were Awesome. It's Jazz Night, so that made it even better! We had the Paella with Chicken and Chorizo. We also had the..."
Sonya Morton-Myles
"While Barsa is further north than most of the action on King Island is certainly worth the visit. The tapas at this restaurant were wonderful. The..."
Simi
"Great place with wonderful eats and drinks! The white sangria was amazing and only $5 during happy hour (4-7 M-F). The staff were friendly and I was..."
Molly Hanna
"I've been wanting to go here for almost a year. A friend and I stopped in sat at the bar met with the bartender Jesse really knowledgeable guy makes..."
Philip Clark
"A wonderful place to end the day. Claudia was great. She was so welcoming and engaging. She really added to the experience.
The food was delicious..."
Deborah Parker
"My sisters and spouses all went out tonight as a group because we’re rarely in the same city at the same time. We had such a great time! Grace was..."
Jamie Devereaux
"Service was outstanding. Food was ok, but it came out quick. Kinda dry, like it had been..."
Jacob Thrasher-Watson
"Wow what an awesome bar. The staff is so friendly and the food was simply awesome. Can’t say enough great things about..."
Travis Cotton
"So glad we came here! Absolutely amazing food! We shared the roasted olives, the stuffed cheese peppers and the seafood paella and we're impressed...."
Ryan Catello
"Food and staff were amazing, had a wonderful evening. Our server Isaac was so helpful and we had stuffed peppers and veggie paella. Best dinner on..."
Joshua Womble
"Just finished a work dinner here. Barkeep was super attentive. Server was polite, helpful with suggestions, and also great. Lots of food variety,..."
Kevin Canning
"After there was an issue with our reservation, Guy and Jesse at the bar made everything right for us. We sat at the bar and these guys took care of..."
KMT
"We spent 5 days in Charleston. THIS was the best food we had, by far. It was well worth the long walk from downtown. Amazing wine and food! Bartender..."
Bryan Peretto
"Wonderful place, relaxing and yummy food; excellent service. The lamb meatballs were awesome plus the shrimp dish. The stuffed peppers were yummy..."
CCV NC
"I love tapas. Sharing small plates allows me to take more food photos! Not all the small plates were easily shared but all we really great. The..."
Shawn Waite
"Love the concept, Brussel sprouts were amazing! The other plates we tried were good but not on par with the sprouts. Would..."
Zach Gordon
"I can't say enough about my first time to Barsa!! From tapas to paella to flan, everything was fantastic. Jake was an excellent server to make the..."
Kristen Myford
"Absolutely fresh and tasty options in drinks and food. You must try the seafood paella and hanger..."
christopher carlston
"If you want a delicious Paella, you need to come here.
I have never heard of a Paella and this was my first time having one and the flavors and..."
"Arrived at Casa Fiesta around 6:30 on a Friday evening for dinner in July. We were seated immediately upon entering the establishment. The restaurant..."
Preston Carter
"What a surprise!!!! My church group had an issue with a restaurant across the street. We called at the very last minute to see if they could..."
Robyn Hicks
"Casa Fiesta was terrific! The food, service, and environment all rocked. There are beautiful blown glass, metal sculptures, and paintings decorating..."
Veronica Johnson
"We we're in Charleston for some medical test at MUSC and we were spending Monday night in town. We were little surprised to find out that so many of..."
Lisa Trinemeyer
"The service was excellent. I came in with a large group and they were able to accommodate us almost immediately. The staff was quick to help. The..."
Kimberly Shumaker
"Yum. Yum. YUM. FRIENDLY STAFF. Super FRESH. We had the HUGE tortilla soup, mole enchiladas, tres steet tacos - all were fresh and tasty. Bar..."
Sharon Comstock
"One off the best place here on Folly Road. The employees are great always very friendly and aware of my menu everytime I come to the place the even..."
Carlos
"Came here for the first time tonight and it was delicious! It was relatively crowded but our food and service were super quick, Sergio was..."
Caroline Hays
"This place has great food and service. You immediately feel at home, but don't have to do the dishes. If you're..."
Jann R
"Back with another review of the best Mexican cuisine on the island. The crew at CF is pumping out high quality dishes that will decimate your hunger..."
Ben Dammeyer
"The food is way better than when it was La Ha. The restaurant looks cool inside, the lights are amazing. Service is hit or miss. Most of the time,..."
Kelly Rawlings
"1st time customer and it was chosen by my Dad for our Father's day lunch due to location and menu. It was just ok. My plate was HOT, my food was just..."
Brooke Appleget
"The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the service was great. They were really good about refilling our drinks and as soon as the food came..."
"I have driven past this restaurant at least 5-6x week for several years, and just presumed that it was shut down. But a friend took me here, and I..."
Dawn Wadsworth
"Tasty food with large portions. Most of us left something on the..."
Nick Schroeder
"Good food had gone on a day that they had good salsa. The only thing is that you never know if you are gonna get good salsa or..."
joseph roncaglione
"Food was the best Mexican I have ever had. Price was perfect for the amount of food you receive. The server was amazing. We had a all around great..."
Amanda Wilson
"Best Mexican food this side of Texas! Nice decor... friendly staff... lightning fast service! Burrito Califonia (steak) was outstanding! Steak was..."
"Best vegetarian fajitas I've had. They put tomatoes & broccoli in it, which was different than other places I've had, and really delicious. They..."
Kii KĹŤmori
"Definitely Loved It!
There is room in the restaurant. Really dedicated service and my Quesadilla wasn't that type of sloppy made one:
- Served hot in..."
"This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Charleston. The queso dip is incredible, and I could ruin my life on the special la casa. It’s so..."
Trey Burwell
"Highly recommend for anyone who loves authentic Mexican cuisine. Wait time in minimal to none, food comes out quickly. Nice and polite wait staff...."
Destiny Henderson
"Our server had some difficulty understanding us and I wish it had a patio for outdoor seating in these coronavirus times. That said the food portion..."
"Love them best ethnic food around. You'll feel alive after eating..."
Geechee Elliott
"This was like home cooking if your Momma was Mexican. It seems to serve the local Mexican community. Everything was well worn, but clean. English was..."
Ben Vittitoe
"Great food at a good price. Yes, my waitress primarily spoke Spanish, but I was able to order and pay just fine. I'm definitely going..."
Andrew Steimer
"Loved the food. We went there for the Pozole and were not disappointed, very..."
MGaby P-M
"Great food, Jamaica water was good and refreshing. I didn't pay for anything because I know a guy that knows another guy that knows my friends uncle...."
Luis Orantes
"Best authentic Mexican in the CHS region, and cheap AF. Sopes are corn fried platters of amazing. Burritos are almost 2lbs for $7. Juice is fresh..."
Lincoln
"Great grilled pork chop plate with fruit water served in a minurature pitcher, which was the most memorable part. Grea atmosphere for experiencing..."
Andrew LaCroix
"Great food and friendly but shy service. The tangerine flavored water, tacos de asada, and sopa de asada were outstanding. The Pancho Villa portrait..."
Phil Warren
"This place although it doesn't have a menu, they have everything u can eat at a typical mexican restaurant. Home made tortillas and the food and..."
Liz Vargas
"having lived in LA and growing up in Medillin and Mexico City, this food was.... fantastic- real bill of fare- fresh (didn't have everything on the..."
m c “skycotic” lewis
"Authentic Mexican food, but you need to speak a little Spanish. Friendly people and great food. Not Tex Mex..."
Michael Hodge
"Great authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. Friendly..."
Leticia Reed
"This place is shabby but the food is amazingly fresh and authentic. At the very least, get it to go. Amazing sopes de asada, pollo asada and..."
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