Bonfire Taqueria might sound like your typical Mexican spot--but don't let the name fool you. When I first mentioned it to my wife, she was curious enough to say, "Let's try it." That spontaneous decision turned into one of our favorite discoveries. We had just moved from Virginia to Conway and were still getting a feel for the area, so everything felt new. The restaurant offered both indoor and outdoor seating, but the real draw? A peaceful view of the Waccamaw Riverwalk. Sitting outside, overlooking the water, we instantly relaxed--it was the perfect welcome to our new town. Then came the food--and wow. We were blown away. I ordered the seafood sampler loaded with shrimp, oysters, catfish, tater tots, and coleslaw. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. My wife went with the pulled pork dinner, complete with classic sides, pickles, and Texas toast. We swapped bites and couldn't stop raving about how good everything was--especially for the price. Coming from Virginia, I thought I knew BBQ--ketchup-based and familiar. But this was something else entirely. That rich, tangy mustard-based South Carolina barbecue completely changed my expectations. It was a delicious surprise that instantly made me a fan. Our waitress let us know they served brunch on weekends--so back we went. Same riverside view, same laid-back vibe, but a whole new level of indulgence. I ordered the Brunch Chimichanga--crispy, savory perfection--while my wife went all-in on the Brunch Burger: French toast, sausage beef patty, over-easy egg, bacon, American cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and hashbrown casserole. Yes, it was as incredible as it sounds. Now, Bonfire Taqueria isn't just a place we tried--it's a place we return to again and again. Great food, relaxing views, and a welcoming atmosphere make it one of our go-to spots to unwind, sip a drink, and soak in everything we love about downtown Conway. read more

I was there 2 times. First, The table seats are very uncomfortable so right off the bat I wasn't happy. The food was way too smokey and everything was dry and lackluster. So we ate and rushed out because our butts were sore! Didn't even order drinks. Suggestions: *Get comfortable chairs for customers. *Take that meat off the smoker a little sooner. read more

Popular, but overpriced for the quality of food. I came here on a Sunday, and it was really crowded for brunch. So I waited for a while, since I was meeting up with a friend. There were plenty of free tables, but they didn't have enough servers, so that extended the wait. Service wasn't very fast, as a result. I got the shrimp and grits, and the portion size was pretty small, and the flavor was unremarkable. There was nothing wrong with anything. So I'd say it's fine. But it doesn't stand out, either. read more

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Food was spicy but large portions and otherwise great staff and quick order with great viewing options for the Waccamaw River.

Food is good 7/10. Atmosphere is 9/10. Service is 8/10. Parking lot is 2/10. I would come here more but their parking lot is a dust bin. You AND your vehicle will leave dusty and dirty. That white dirt/dust gets all in your car too. It's so terrible. If you're trying to have a date, just be prepared that your clothes will be dirty afterwards. read more

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Great atmosphere. The food was fresh and tasty. Service was good and all staff was friendly and welcoming.

Arrived on a Sunday at 1:30 for lunch/dinner. Was seated at table 20. Had to be the worst table in the place. Up against the bathroom wall it felt like my wife and I were sitting in a hole; everyone looking down at us and we were looking up at everyone. I asked the young hostess if we could move to table next to us and was told in a bland manner the four seat tables were only for party of three or more. As we sat in our hole more 4 seat tables opened. By the time we finished our meal all the 4 seat tables were open. Food good, service not so much. Sitting in our hole the server forgot we were there at one point. Took pics at different times to show 4 seat table emptying out till they were all empty by the time we finished and left. Please the customer??? read more

Third time eating here. Each time it was a while before the server initially came to the table. Food service was slow as well. The burrito was very good, but the sides are just so-so and often not warm. Last visit was yesterday- we sat indoors and the flies were unbearable. Don't think we will give it another try. Especially with so many other good restaurants in Conway. read more

Delicious! I had the burrito with the rice and beans on the side. The food was good. Unfortunately, there was a hair in my food. I hope they were their hairnets in the future. Thank you! read more

When you walk in you're greeted promptly and seated quickly, and you can smell the smoke in the air from the meats they smoke in-house. I had a meat sampler plate with brisket, barbecue pork, pickles, a slice of toast, coleslaw, and piggy rice. The coleslaw is really creamy and exactly the kind of Lowcountry South Carolina slaw I was raised on. The brisket was tender, phenomenal, and perfectly cooked. The pork was divine -- absolute perfection -- with a sweet, twangy vinegar balance that reminded me of my childhood. The star of the plate was the piggy rice. It had a deep, authentic flavor, and you could taste the smoke in every bite. It was phenomenal. Servers were great, service was great, they have a full bar, and I can't wait to come back and try more things. The restaurant is on the water in Conway under the bridge. read more

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Service was ok. Nice river view. But, I was not going fishing. Meet a friend there for lunch. I thought I was in Mexico. I was looking for good food. My guest ordered chimichangas. I ordered the bacon cheese burger with fries. When the food arrive, you should have seen their eyes, paper try with rice, baked beans in styrofoam cup and they didn't know what it was. Looked like an Elle on steroids with some kind of gravy on it. Best thing was the five. The cheeseburger wa was cooked dry and hard. The bacon was burnt and then it go worse. All that for &70 plus tip.. no more bonfire for us. read more

Service was non existent. It took 15 minutes to get a waitress . Then we sat at bar instead . The bartender seemed preoccupied and was bothered with us . 20 minutes we get our food . Try to get another beer and all we see is bartenders gone and see through the kitchen that a few people are on their phones and one girl is sitting on the counter in the kitchen. Then 3 people before the kitchen door to right just standing and talking . This was Sunday afternoon . We came there because Halloween Decorations in the town . We definitely won't be back . We got great pictures though. read more

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Congratulations to Bonfires' owner and executive chef Darren Smith for being appointed as one of three Ambassador Chefs for the state of South Carolina for 2025. He is also the owner and executive chef of Rivertown Bistro in Conway. This is an extremely well deserved appointment as Bonfire is an incredible dining experience with beautiful views of the river and a fantastic atmosphere. The food on their menu is unique and delicious. I love the pulled pork tacos which have a rich smoke flavor. Plenty of drink options as well. read more

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Stopped here on the way to visit family in Myrtle beach and had a great experience. Got the ribs and wife got chimichanga. Both excellent, ribs as good as you'll get at a restaurant. Homemade sauces were excellent. River view beautiful and restaurant is super cool. Contrary to some reviews, service was EXCELLENT. We ate at 7 pm on a Thursday and had no wait and our food came as quick as you would expect. Excellent place for an evening beer and bbq on the river. Can't think of a negative with our experience read more

Like the atmosphere and scenery. The food has always been beyond my expectations. Will definitely be back!

Like many of the other reviews, we waited a really long time for our food. Somewhere between 45-2 hr. We each ordered one taco so the huge wait still puzzles me. We were told the portion was large but we must have a different definition of large. The taco looked pretty good, but the overall flavor was less than impressive as well. Definitely not going back. read more

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I have tried to contact the restaurant multiple times by phone, website and Facebook with no return calls and no response. My boyfriend and I ate there on March 15, 2026 and I was excited, never having ate there before, about the menu which I thought would be a great restaurant we could frequent. My boyfriend ordered the chicken which I did not eat. Sunday night he spent the entire night profusely vomiting. His food poisoning went on until Tuesday evening when he finally decided he had to go to the hospital. I still have the leftover food in my refrigerator, including the chicken in hopes that the restaurant would contact me and take further action to ensure no one else gets food poisoning like he did. Unfortunately, the restaurant has not returned my phone calls. read more

Stopped in for lunch, beautiful location on the river. Food was excellent, I had their version of a Cuban. Just wish there wasnt so much mustard and roll crispier. Husband loved the burrito and son had French toast and loved it. read more

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New to SC, went to Conway for lights and have been wanting smoked barbecue, still looking! Got takeout of the 3 meat combo - taste was as good as it smelled but would have liked more edible meats. We called and asked how many rib bones and were told 6, got 4-with lots of fat; pulled pork had a little fat but not bad. The problem was paying $4 extra for brisket as one of the three - HALF was pure fat! What we could eat was great but way too little for the price. Coleslaw and potato salad were good. read more

If you're looking for the perfect place on the water, In Conway, this is it! Not only do they have amazing barbecue and well crafted drinks. The view is very relaxing. read more

The food was okay, but the 3 hour total wait time was not! We waited an hour for our table (we were told 45 minutes) and nobody told us when we were finally seated it would be another 2 hours until we ate. A heads up would have been nice from the start, instead of wondering where our food was an hour in and being told we should have done just appetizers because they are quicker. Well, we did order an app, finished that, and still had over an hour until we got our food. They should have turned us away from the start instead of continuing to seat people when they couldn't meet the demand. read more

The food is okay and the service was good. However, this place charges a 4% credit card fee. They did not tell me before swiping my credit card. When I asked the hostess about this she said there was a sign in the front but admitted that it was very small. I think this is misleading at best and shady at worst. read more

Service was slow. Realize it was a busy night with Halloween display in Conway but bar service was slow. My salad order was incorrect when it arrived. My husband's smoked chicken was overcooked. Bathrooms were completely trashed and needed to be cleaned. read more

Excellent bbq and tacos. Service was excellent, beer was local. Atmosphere was great; water views and extremely kid friendly. read more

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Service was slow. Waited more than 30 minutes for our food. My husband's hot sandwich came out cold. Chairs were extremely uncomfortable, couldn't sit all the way back. Would not rush back. read more

Excellent smoked meats-genuinely delicious However (and it's worth noting that I'm a New Yorker) they didn't have a plain/basic BBQ sauce (like Sweet Baby Rays or something), which was a bummer. While I'm absolutely positive that their options would blow "not-so-picky" eaters out of the water, I definitely would've enjoyed having that as an option. Additionally, the beans were more southern-style than I'm used to. But again, I'd think that just comes with the territory. The staff were very nice, as was the restaurant. I sat out on the porch overlooking the river, so that was cool, too! I'd definitely recommend this to BBQ lovers with a grown-up palette read more

We love Bonfire! Their happy hour menu is great. We enjoy sitting out on the river, and the service is always wonderful!

The manager here needs to do better. It's a busy weekend, city of Halloween and all...I get it. We waited an hour for a table which was fine and when we sat our waitress said the kitchen was slow..understood. However, an hour and a half later we still hadn't gotten our food and a waitress asked if we wanted to be checked out..yes, yes we do but we haven't eaten. I asked to talk to the manager and there was no sorry, just "we're really busy tonight". He needs to do better. read more

Nice BBQ / Tex-Mex place in downtown Conway along the Waccamaw River. They have a huge dirt/gravel parking lot. Nice inside seating and out back deck area with views of the Waccamaw River. Server was friendly and food delivered fast at lunch, despite the parking lot being full. As for the food, the pulled BBQ pork was pretty good, but not great. The portion size was generous. The side of dirty rice (piggy rice they call it) was very nice. The onion rings were good, but a little overcooked for my liking. The toast was okay but nothing special. Not a bad lunch for $12-15. Overall very good service, clean restaurant, pretty good food, and beautiful views of the river. Can't really go wrong here. read more

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What an amazing find!!! Right in the river and an incredible menu with tacos, bbq, excellent vegan options - everything tasted so good and not greasy at all!! Had the BBQ pork slider (INCREDIBLE!!), Al pastor taco and vegan taco - DELISH!!! Service was quick and super friendly! Absolutely will be back!!! read more

Great atmosphere, delicious food and nice bartenders! Great for watching sports, too. read more

Bonfire - A Smokin Taqueria - Burger had great flavor and the brioche bun rocked! Tots....can't go wrong! - Barbeque Near Me - Conway, South Carolina

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Our server was on point! She was very friendly and courteous! Our food was made to order and came out perfectly ! The decor was done well! read more

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Food was pretty good! I feel in love with the smoke chicken wings they was my favorite! Drinks was ok but they was very little alcohol in them! I rather more Alcohol. Pulled pork was ok but kinda dry! Nice place to take a date and enjoy read more

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Maybe because it was late but the food was terrible. Ribs and brisket was not good at all.

My husband and I LOVE bonfire grill, we like to go when it's less busier so we can sit outside on the deck. Great drink specials. One of our decorate local spots read more

They made it clear they do not like outsiders this bar is locals only atmosphere we were treated with contempt... The waitress snubbed her nose at us made us us feel Conway was too good for northerners, or anyone else trying to make a home here. read more

I've been at this eatery three times and the third will be my last. Why? When your server asks how everything was and your plate is pretty much looking untouched and you try to explain...and after not even ten words server just walks away without so much as an "excuse me"...it's time to just assume they employ a rude server. I value my money too much to waste it on an unsatisfactory meal and a tip to a rude person. While I admit sitting outside overlooking the river is crazy nice ambiance....I'm just not going back. I'll choose to spend money where it's appreciated. Ps she did not even have to courtesy to send over a manager if she wasn't interested in hearing me out. Don't ask how everything was if you don't care to be courteous. Walking away means you didn't sincerely care what the response was. OK, I'm done. read more

Had lunch after church. Shrimp and grits was on point and the service was great. Brunch menu was better than expected.

Started w/the chilli. It was soupy & Luke warm. Had the pulled pork slider. Bland & cold. Very small. The mac & cheese was so greasy ! The bear batter onion rings tasted like fried wonton, grease & all.​ read more

Can only comment on the setting which is unique and worth the trip and ambiance of the restaurant. Was there visiting and I was doing a walking self guided tour. Was too early for dinner and too late for a lunch when breakfast was just past. I wandered the riverwalk for a while and then stopped for a rest and beer. Really wish it would have turned out for me to return for dinner, but it didn't. The BBQ and smoker smelled awesome. Sat outside and bought a beer to enjoy the setting, with just an order of onion rings for a snack. Hopeful to return on a different vacation. read more