El Fogon (previously called Mi Pequeño Hidalgo) is a truly authentic and fantastic Mexican…read morerestaurant found on Dorchester Road near the Charleston Airport. It's a bit of a drive to get there from downtown or Mt Pleasant but oh my god, it is entirely worth it. There was just one person running the entire front of the restaurant, waiting every table, bringing out all of the food, and handling the checks. She was fantastic and the service was great. We ordered in Spanish (the best we could) and everything turned out well, but the menu is in both English and Spanish so you could just point to the things you want. I had the enchiladas which were amazing, highly recommend. Also ask for a flavored water (agua fresca), they had pineapple, cucumber and lime, and tamarin. The pineapple water (agua fresca de piña) was so good! This place is a diamond in the rough. It doesn't look like much on the outside but don't judge a book by its cover, it's the best Mexican restaurant in Charleston!

After trying all Mexican restaurants in and around Charleston, and being honestly disappointed at…read morewhat passes for "Mexican Food" in South Carolina, we found this TERRIFIC place. On our way to the airport one weekend, we saw the sign for what appeared to be a new restaurant in town, the family was hungry and we decided to give it a shot. Not expecting much, we ordered some authentic Mexican dishes: Lamb Barbacoa. Chilaquiles, Enchiladas and Horchata and Cucumber waters.... boy, were we so pleasantly surprised!!!!! FINALLY; delicious, fresh and truly authentic Mexican dishes!! For once everyone, wife, toddlers, teenage son, mother in law and I unanimously agreed, we're so delighted with this place that we have made it our go-to weekend breakfast spot. Service is super friendly, portions are generous, prices are fair. We hope this place keeps the great quality of the food for years to come. Congratulations to the chef, cooks and staff, all of you succeeded in making us feel at home.

Just left and if I could give 10 stars I would.... It's Friday night busy as can be but we had the…read moreperfect table, service is exceptional and the food was amazing.... Flavorful.... Just what my fiance and I have been looking for since leaving New England....... We had lemon pepper wings which were crispy to perfection and finished with both chicken and steak fajitas..... topped it off with tamarindo juice with two to go.... The staff was extremely nice and attentive. Highly recommend Harold and Lisa

Worst experience I've ever had out of the hundreds of Mexican restaurants I've eaten at throughout…read moremy life. I order a margarita and I ask to put just a little bit of their "jalapeno tequila" in it to make it spicy. The lady muddled a full jalapeño with all of the seeds and served the drink. I immediately told her it was way to spicy and I am going to need a new one. She told me there is no refunds on the drinks. After leaving and paying my tab, I have no idea why I didn't just stand up and walk out. It's sad because I've always enjoyed getting quick food here but the bar experience was something I've never experienced in the last 10 years of ordering drinks at a bar. How is a business not going to replace something after customer dissatisfaction??

This place is fantastic! The homemade chips and tacos are great, but the Yoda Balls are on another…read morelevel. We ended up ordering two rounds--they're that good. Definitely worth checking out. It also has a really cool bar atmosphere if you're into hanging out and grabbing drinks. Just a heads up--this isn't a traditional sit-down, full-service spot unless you're at the bar. If you're sitting at a table, you'll need to order at the bar, and they'll bring the food out to you.

First time here and everything I had was excellent. I had the queso birria tacos, loaded fries, and…read morethe rebel margarita. The Burria was so tender and flavorful. They are not shy with how much meat you get as it was a great size taco that I only had one. The loaded fries was also a big portion and packed with great flavors. We went on a Thursday for lunch and you had to place your order at the register but the food is worth no table service. I am not sure if they have table service on weekends but it won't stop us from going either way. The interior is dark but has a laid back vibe and I did see that they have trivia. I would definitely recommend giving Rebel Taqueria a try!

My husband, baby and I went out to the commissary today. We aren't normally in that neck of the…read morewoods and while driving there, I noticed a small bright yellow building and new immediately that we would definitely be stopping there on the way back for some good authentic Mexican! We shopped and shopped and worked up an appetite. We walked into the tiny little restaurant and I immediately went onto my yelp app. The menu is NOT in English and I had no idea what I wanted so I used pictures as some sort of a guideline lol. My husband ordered enchiladas and we agreed, per usual that we would split everything. I ordered huarache and then last minute we decided to do an order of the plantains, (only one not pictures) sorry y'all they were delicious!!! The only flaw I saw was the guy in back, guessing owner, pretty much ran the entire show, which is badass, however I wished he wore gloves!! And then I almost ate both foil and wax paper from scraping the plastic to the bottom, it was worth it. We love finding authentic little places like this, they started with a food struck and now have this little hole in the wall place that packs a powerful punch! Oh and their green hot sauce that came in the soufflé cup was amazing! If not for my son, I would have drenched my food in it! So good! We would definitely come back, but I'd research the menu a little more before coming, so I can figure out what I want beforehand.

Great for Charleston, but would be lost in other cities…read more Tiny interior with a few tables. Feels like someone home. The buche and cabeza tacos were the best. Unfortunately, no lengua the day I visited. I enjoyed the crisp cucumber chunks in the tacos. I'd come back and try their menudo.

An unassuming, off the beaten path restaurant that truly delivers unbelievable tastes and a chill…read moreatmosphere. Went here at the last moment after landing in Charleston and I was blown away by the flavors and presentation of our meals. And the prices can't be beat. It's a definite try when visiting the area.

Great prices about 3-4$ per ala carte item so you can try lots of different things. We had a birria…read moreburrito, a variety of tacos and the corn ribs. The green salsa was really good and the red one definitely has some heat to it. Will definitely be back the next time I need a little Mexican sampler!

Pollo Loko - North Charleston, SC…read more The wife and I stopped into Pollo Loko for a quick lunch, not expecting much... and wow, what a surprise this place turned out to be. First off, the customer service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. You don't always get that kind of attention these days, so it really stood out. The restaurant itself was spotless, well-kept, and had a great vibe. You can tell they take pride in the place. Now let's talk about the food -- because this is where they really shine. We started with the empanadas, which were absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick things off. For our main, we ordered the Peruvian chicken, served with fries and rice, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired incredibly well with their signature sauces -- seriously, those sauces take everything to another level. Even the salad was fresh and tasty, which says a lot because that's usually an afterthought at most places. On top of that, they've got a great selection of sodas and other drinks, making it a perfect stop for a casual lunch. Bottom line: An unexpected gem with amazing food, top-tier service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. **Highly recommend -- 5 stars, 3 thumbs up from us.

I visited here when I was in the area and on the way to the airport. I was hoping they would have…read moreLomo Saltado, but alas they didn't so I just settled on a Carne asada quesadilla and a Jamaica drink. This is a fast casual style restaurant and not a real fancy place. My picky colleague who's never had peruvian ordered the ribs. Quesadiladas - you get 2 in an order and these are different than Mexican ones since they have grilled bell peppers and onions. A bit pricy too...the rice and beans that come with this are just average. They only had 2 salsas for the table, a green ranch like one and a red spicy one similar to a spicy Mexican red sauce. I'm still looking for a peruvian restaurant that has the spicy green sauce that most all peruvian restaurants have in California.

I come here often and it's always great!…read more The prices for both lunch and dinner are good, and the amount of food for the price is great. The food also always comes out fresh and delicious . Great ambiance, not too loud and a game is usually playing on the TV. The servers are also very nice and the service is fast.

Some of the best affordable Mexican food in the area. Great authentic tasting, well priced and…read moreseasoned well. Food is made to order. Plenty of street parking, and seating indoors. Clean inside with decor that matches and themed towards the food. The one thing they don't have is tamales, but other than that the food felt like eating at grandmas house.

Came by here last night, got a cheese quesadilla for my kid and a pork burrito for myself. Both…read morewere pretty good! I liked my burrito and he liked his quesadilla. Just as a heads up, they are cash only. Food came out fast too, and there are some tables outside to eat at. J.Ja

Is it bad to have a goal of trying every taco truck on Ashley Phosphate? Well today started that…read moregoal, this was delicious five tacos for $10. Deliciosa!

I found a hair in my food and immediately brought it to the waiter's attention. Rather than…read moreapologizing or trying to make it right, he actually suggested that the hair came from my head. That would be difficult considering I am completely bald and was wearing a hat. It only got worse from there. When the manager came over, her response was a casual, "It happens." No genuine apology. No concern. No accountability. The waiter then doubled down by telling me I would have never found the hair if I had not mixed my food together. Imagine blaming the customer for discovering a contamination issue in their meal. Finding a hair in your food is disgusting. Being insulted and blamed for it is unacceptable. The complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service was shocking. If this is how they handle food quality issues, I can only wonder what happens behind the scenes. Save your money and your appetite. I will never return.

Guys, when I say this one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. From the service from…read morebartender to the owner. I highly recommend this place. The food was amazing cooked to perfection

Server was pretty nonchalant and not personable at all…read more Bowl seemed larger than before, also new dinnerware. Chips are at the table before you can even check out the menu, they're always on it. Bowl was amazing as usual. Guacamole was so good and pico was as fresh as ever.

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Charleston! Staff is always really kind and attentive…read more Service is clean and fast, food is always good. I will say, I did notice they recently changed their menu and prices :/ upsetting but understandable.