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El PinchoTaco

El PinchoTaco

Downtown/Upper King Street
Charleston Eats: 7.8
Google:
4.4
(505 reviews)

Quick Facts

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Hours

Open now
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Price

$
inexpensive
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Location

Downtown/Upper King Street
Charleston district
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Cuisine

Mexican
Lowcountry dining

About

Casual Mexican restaurant known for its tacos, including al pastor, birria, and barbacoa, plus margaritas.

— Google AI Overview

El PinchoTaco is a cozy, casual spot in Charleston where people rave about the tacos and steak (they even throw pizza on the menu). Service gets a lot of praise and the place is small and authentic, though expect good — not fancy — food and a relaxed patio vibe.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:7.8
Google:
4.4
(505 reviews)

Recent Reviews

oliversoncorbin
4 months ago

Fantastic service, good (not great) food, good (not great) atmosphere. The wife and I got an Al Pastor Burrito and an order of Birria Tacos. They wer...

Allison Velasquez
5 months ago

I came here with my friend in February (?) I believe, and it was my first time trying this place… and I still dream of it to this day! My friend and I...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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616 Meeting St ste b
(843) 406-5958
616 Meeting St ste b
Charleston, SC 29403