Sat at the bar on Wednesday night to catch up with a buddy from college. Atmosphere was nice, and the food was really good as well. Our two bartenders were super friendly as well. read more

This location is definitely busy. We put our names down for a table and were told it would be a 30-45 minute wait, but we waited well past our quoted "wait time" and did not receive any updates. We ended up ordering food as pickup instead, and we got our meal within 20 minutes, so I would suggest ordering for pickup over dining in. The tacos were all fairly priced, and we were all quite happy with what we ordered. I will say they missed a taco on our order and did not quite follow the modifications we made to some of the tacos. We went back for our missing tacos, and they gave us an extra along with some chips for free. Overall, the food 10/10, but unfortunately the service could not live up to the same standard. read more

Great place with an awesome atmosphere and decor. The ordering setup is a little different since it's designed for sharing--you order a variety of items and enjoy them together at the table, which is actually a fun experience. The tacos were a bit spicy for me, but I'm not great with heat, so keep that in mind. We ordered 20 tacos, one drink, plus avocado and chips, and the total came out to about $100. The chips are free, so definitely take advantage and order more. One thing to note, check your bill carefully. It can be a little confusing with the charges at the end. Overall, it's a great spot in Charleston with better prices than many other places around. @reviewsbypablo1 https://www.instagram.com/reviewsbypablo1?igsh=eWduZzVwdnV5dGRr&utm_source=qr read more

I had a great experience here with my family! I wasn't expecting the place to be so big, which was a nice surprise. Our waitress was super friendly and really made our time there enjoyable. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu because everything we tried was delicious. The corn appetizer was so tasty, and we also loved the poke bowl and the tacos. Not much else to say other than it's worth it, affordable, and a solid go-to spot. I'm looking forward to trying the other locations too! read more

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Doing a little shopping and got hungry, saw the line outside and figured this was the place to be! I walked in and sat at the bar. I was immediately serviced and the bartender explained the ordering process to me. Inside was very spacious and had a very beachy feel. Super cute for a date or girls meet up. I had four tacos: roasted duck, chicken verde, pork belly, and Baja fish. They were all delicious!!!! Like so so so goood! My favorites were the duck and pork belly. The prices were very reasonable as well. I will definitely be back and have already started telling my friends about my great experience read more

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Bar taco is a cute date night spot. The drinks were great and so we're the tacos. There wasn't a lot of seating on a Tuesday night but there was a lot of bar seating. It's a busy place and the bartenders are very understanding of the menu. Be patient and enjoy the ambiance! read more

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Love the menu options and the flavor combos here. Dine in or to go has great options and travels well. The service is consistent and the order progressively is a nice feature. Combine the whole table or split the tab. Love the fun vibes Bartaco has to offer. The Rice bowl is always a favorite and the pineapple with the little Tajin kick is a tasty treat. The simple chicken and rice taco is even a solid option here. Glad to try the tasty tamale too! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing!! Came here with two very close friends to fill our tummy's before a night out to town! Wonderful service, I really appreciate the card raiding system to call attention to the server instead of trying to wave them down. As soon as we placed our card on the holder, our server would come to our table. Great ambiance! I love the boho/Tulum vibes in here with the warm lighting. On a nice day I've seen that they open the front doors barn style to get a nice breeze in, also a great vibe. I will have to come back then. Not only was service and ambiance an 11/10 THE FOOD IS SO GOOD AND CHEAP. Seriously love this place so much (mind you this was my first time actually dining here lol) tacos are about $4 each and my friends and I got different a mix of everything to try out. Amongst the appetizers: the kale Caesar salad was small but so very tasty, cucumber salad was very fresh and yummy, and the tuna poke was super flavorful and also had a fresh taste(btw whatever the dressing they use for it is amazing, we ended up using the rest of the juice as an additional salsa for our tacos LOL). The guacamole was good but not too memorable, a classic snack and not spicy. LOVE IT HERE. Will be back :D read more

Bartaco - Menú - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great establishment! DJ the General Manager is a Gentleman and true operator! Food was amazing, quality was high, prices were fair and I highly recommend this Place! Thanks DJ for the Taco Coins! read more

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Food was good. Atmosphere was fun. But there was confusion on when they bring out the tacos. They put several in a tray instead of each person as in getting their own tray you share but they never said that so my food was given to someone else. Food didn't even all come out at the same time and they forgot my street corn (which was very flavorful). Strange experience. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I got the carne asada there was no topping on it it was dry cubed steak the tortilla was just ripping when I pick it up and the guacamole was just avocado and to onions,tomatoes,lime service was a 10 very polite , the ambiance was a 7 music was a little to loud , my rating is a 2 read more

Popped in for a quick lunch & really enjoyed ourselves. Our cocktails took a hot minute, but we could see they were being crafted with care & it was worth the wait. It was very busy, so we ended up sitting at some family style tables served by the bar. Some confusion about how & where to order, but we figured it out. read more

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Stopped in for High tide, the staff was great . I ordered some small bites " emphasis on small" . The food has tones of flavor and that makes up for the small sizes. I just wanted something light. I have been before and will come back again. If you've never been you are missing out. read more

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Haven't been to a BarTaco until now. I love how the service is set up with the little "cards" to show you are ready and the survey-style ordering options. Tacos are small and perfect for a quick bite or bigger snack. The guacamole was so fresh! Super nice place! read more

Bartaco - chicken verde taco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Worth the wait. Sat at two tables downstairs to accommodate our party of 11. Paper/QR menus that can be done with a waiter or all online. Can order as a group to share or individually. Only issue is food comes out as ready so some duos had food versus others nothing. No fault of theirs it is the way we ordered. Tacos, Non tacos, rice bowls, street corn to name a few. We had quac and chips, steak, chicken and pork tacos, all delicious. My favorite was the chicken tortilla soup. Amazing. Enjoy! read more

Bartaco - Downstair Dining room - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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yes yes yes!!! bartaco was so insanely good, such amazing flavors packed in small tacos. GREAT prices for great food!! I got the cauliflower taco, shrimp taco and the elote; SO GOOD holy smokes, especially that shrimp taco wowowowow. Our server was also so nice and so was other staff and the inside was so nice and a great vibe overall. i will DEFINITELY be back!! read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Had an amazing meal, experience and all around good time at bar taco on Friday night. The place has a great vibe as soon as you walk in, great location right off King St. I have been to the one in Orlando and felt like the King St one was just as good if not better. For starters you must try the taco teaser, so good I'm a sucker for anything with plantains and quac! I heard that all of the juices they use are freshly squeezed so I tried the lime - margarita We tried a bunch of amazing tacos I would highly recommend the pork belly, carnitas, ahi tuna and sesame rib-eye. I also went with the ahi tuna crispy rice bowl, it was so fresh and who doesn't like crispy rice! And for the dessert, we went with all 3: churros, tres leches and the key lime in a jar - all were so good! If you're looking for a great restaurant with great service to enjoy with friends and try a bunch of amazing dishes, bar taco is your spot! read more

This place is very laid back, downtown Charleston summer buzzing, eclectic and gluten friendly hidden gem kinda place with the most delicious tacos and drinks that I've "never" had! The wait staff was very knowledgeable about what they offered for our memorable bites and recommending their signature Spicy Margarita - OMG, Yes! Highly recommend and will be going again! read more

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What I ordered: Spicy Margarita, plantains, summer duo (lobster taco and a ribeye taco) and the ahi crispy bowl. The spicy Margarita was so good, probably one of my favorites. My only complaint was that it needed a touch more tequila. The plantains or a recommendation from one of the bartenders and I highly recommend the jalapeño ranch is drinkable it's so good. The lobster taco tasted like it was soaked in fake butter, but the ribeye taco was good. The real show stopper was the Ahi tuna with crispy rice. I'd order that again any day. The service here was frustrating. I got helped immediately when I sat down at the bar, we ordered drinks and looked over the menu getting help from the bartenders. When we finally figured out what we wanted, the piece of paper sat on the bar waiting to be taken. The order was taken from a piece of paper that we filled out, and I'm assuming input into the system. We finished our drinks and we're ready for round two. I looked at the clock noticing it was 730, an hour before happy hour started. Someone sat down next to us, I assume who worked there and was off that day and asked if I had been busy to which the bartender responded "no". Meanwhile, my water, glass and my cocktail were empty. They remained empty for 35 minutes and our food never came out in that time. When we were finally able to get their attention she went to look at the order and sure enough came back with it, which tells me that it was likely sitting under a heat lamp. I was really unimpressed with the service. The ambience is cute, there's a fair amount of our seating . The bathroom had no paper towels in the one I went in to. read more

Bartaco - ahi tuna + crispy rice bowl - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Bartaco - the restaurant you've come to know in most major cities that has great margs, great tacos and amazing vibes. This location met the standard. Late night munchies after some expensive restaurant that didn't quite meet expectations. Bartaco provided what I was looking for and was a great night cap, tacos included. read more

Bartaco - Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Love the atmosphere and conveniently located on King Street where all the shops and local merchants are. Not your typical Mexican food establishment. Bartaco can be found in several other locations including Jacksonville, Atlanta, Nashville and Washington DC. A look at the menu and you will see very different ingredients are included in each taco. Beware the tacos are small so don't be afraid to order a couple at least as well as try other items. The sides are interesting also~ don't forget the cocktails, beers and tequilas! Service is friendly and efficient. Attention to detail ensuring everyone is happy and satisfied and enjoying their experience. The host roams around and stops at tables to make sure everything is up to your expectation. Beautiful interior and mood lighting throughout the main floor and there is an upper level for overflow patrons as it does get busy on the weekends. An additional cocktail lounge is available upstairs as well. read more

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Cool place with tons of different tequilas. I haven't tried the food. I love the lighting and the exposed ceiling. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Go see Nyla for the BEST SPICY margaritas you have ever had! She's the best! Guacamole is amazing! read more

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This place is very cute. Make sure to get a reservation. Even with that, the service can be kind of slow. I enjoyed the red sangria and the margaritas. The chips, salsa, and guacamole at the table were fresh. This isn't your typical salsa. They also have three bottles on the table as well. The server recommended 3 to 5 tacos and I agree. The portion sizes are small to medium sized tacos. I absolutely loved the Baja fish and roasted duck tacos. And I loved even more that they had so many gluten-free options. Fun place to check out! read more

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Maybe the name mashup (bar + taco) is why I feel like this place is having a perpetual identity crisis. On the one hand, it is a bar. And it is loud, and packed, and fast moving. On the other, it is a taco spot with various small tacos. Now, bars and tacos go well together; however, in the 3 times I have visited this post it is just OK with a side of confusion. If you give it a try on weekends, please call ahead to place yourself in line. And make sure you have your phone with you to use the QR code menu for ordering. Unless you want to order from a server. Yet another point of confusion. And, my review is really neither about the bar nor the tacos... read more

Food was okay. Nothing to rave about. The style of service is a bit odd here- I find the ordering through QR codes to be extremely frustrating. It took over 20 minutes to get my Corona and I had to keep asking different servers about it but no one seemed to know what I was talking about due to the strange system of placing orders. I think I will give it another chance and try something different next time in hopes of improvement. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Enjoyed a Talent competition at Theater 99. And stopped into Bartaco. Nice decor. Plenty of room & more Upstairs. First time! LOVIN it! We started with tequila shots!! Delicious everything! Soup, pineapple to die for, ahi tuna with crispy rice bowl, lobster esquites, spicy cucumber salad, tacos and had to end it with TRES LECHES AMAZING! Thanks for the recommendation BROOKIE. My only dislike was the oyster taco (when you have access to fresh oysters you settle for nothing less). Service was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed! read more

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This place was really fun to go to when I was here visiting friends out of town I definitely said the tacos are a five out of five they were definitely fire I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the ambience. It was super fun and there was just something about it that I really did enjoy somewhat noisy, but the four of us still were able to have a conversation. The thing I didn't like and why it loses a star is, I really hated the way the service was done. I really hate the QR codes and it made it very difficult to know what was happening with our food and when it was coming out, I think that if they got rid of this and just went back to what waiter and waitresses do I think that would make service feel a lot better and not so confusing. I really didn't like this whole put your menu up put your menu down and it felt sort of like you were at a weird cafeteria, but it was a sitdown cafeteria. I don't know. It just wasn't for me in the sense of service and I would've just preferred if I could've just had a waitress and ordered like I normally would rather than having to do the whole thing on a QR code Was just rather confusing read more

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Great casual lunch spot! We were in need of something quick and easy and stumbled upon Bartaco while walking King St. Overall a good experience! Food was decent - nothing insane but not bad whatsoever. The servers were kind and friendly albeit a little slow but it was busy. The salsa and guacamole dip trio was a great starter. I had the lunch combo of the shrimp bowl and salad. Again, nothing to write home about but it was a solid lunch. The watermelon Margarita was great and the Tequila flight was quite good especially the Anejo! Would definitely come back for a quick cheap bite. read more

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I always enjoy bartaco it's a good choice for tavos. It's definitely the best that I've had in South Carolina but not the best I've had anywhere. I appreciate that everything tastes real fresh and they will make virgin margaritas. The service is always been decent and the ambience is lively, but not overwhelming. I definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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Last Sunday I celebrated a social occasion at bartaco in Charleston, The experience and service was so amazing I had to come write a review. The atmosphere was incredible, coastal, airy, and relaxed, but still buzzing with energy. It set the perfect backdrop for the night. Our server, Sophia, was phenomenal she's attentive, warm, and genuinely engaged with our table. She made sure everything flowed smoothly and went out of her way to make the evening feel special. When we mentioned we were celebrating, the team added thoughtful touches that truly elevated the experience. And I have to say, Derek, the closing manager, has an amazing personality his energy and professionalism left a lasting impression. Now, about the food everything we ordered was delicious, but the real standout was the pork belly tacos. Perfectly tender, packed with flavor, and cooked to absolute perfection. They were hands down the highlight of the meal. read more

Bartaco - A desert they brought out complimentary - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food is delicious here, any weekend day you'll see a line out the door. I think it's because of the wide range in menu! I really hope that they work on their efficiency with large crowds, the last few times I've gone ill wait at the bar for my table and the wait has been longer than the estimation by 20 min and there are tables open. It may be because of being short staffed. My food and drink highlights are the green margarita, the steak bowl, and the elote! I'll be back, it's a great place to bring family who is visiting. read more

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while I don't love bar taco in Atlanta, this one was so much better. We went on a Saturday night and grabbed the last two spots at the bar. Atlanta serves all ice with little margarita. This place made it exactly as I requested. Light on the ice. Heavy on the salt. And super spicy. It was an amazing margarita. Now I don't love the food. Crappy chips and no cheese dip. The tacos are decent but nothing crazy. read more

We tried the Pork Belly Crispy Rice bowl. OMG you've got to get it. Hands down the best thing on the menu. We ordered the chicken taco and the mushroom tacos which were both delicious. The sesame ribeye taco was okay but not my favorite out of the three. The green margarita is really good. The have one of my favorite tequilas Lalo, so I usually order it made with that. Hunter is a favorite bartender there so be sure to go check it out. read more

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Loved it! We were in Charleston a couple of weeks ago. We ate at a lot of restaurants but we still went back to Bartaco 3 times! Awesome staff! We especially loved Jo Jo! She's the best and she kept us coming back. Margaritas are so yummy and so fresh, they actually squeezed the limes as they made the drinks. Food is really good too! The Pork Belly taco is the BEST!! Also loved the Guac and chips. We got them on every trip there. We will definitely be going back on our next trip to Charleston! read more

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This place has the potential to be great. The ambiance is awesome, it's got a great party-vibe, and I can tell it would be a fabulous place to come hang out with friends. But it runs into the problem of being 'too vibey' as well. The people at front were very friendly, but didn't explain the process well for a newcomer. We couldn't tell if we were going to be served, if we went up to the counter and ordered, so I had to go ask after sitting there for 5-10 minutes with no service. Apparently we were at the one communal table at the bar and while the host told us someone would be over soon to clean it off, nobody came over until I asked, and that's what I had to ask about how to get service. Not necessarily their problem, but if they took an extra 30 seconds to explain beforehand, you'd probably have less frustrated customers like we were. But the food was really good, worth the wait. The prices were also really good, and I'd like to try this place again sometime. I just won't go when I'm super hungry! Edit: The business owner replied and said they would use this review for further training of the staff. While I'm from out of state and won't have a chance to re-visit anytime soon, i appreciate the initiative and hope it will help future customers. read more

Kind and helpful service. Quick seating even thought it looked like a wait and great chicken rice bowl!!

We had quite a disappointing experience at Bartaco. It's frustrating when a place with a nice ambiance doesn't deliver on food or service. Tiny tacos with subpar ingredients, soggy dishes (didn't even finish my ahi tuna and crispy rice as it was soaked in Thai basil vinaigrette and soy sauce), and dry chicken tacos definitely don't live up to the hype one expects from a higher-end casual spot. Combine that with a dirty water glass and poor service due to understaffing, and it's understandable why we wouldn't be eager to return. At least the guacamole and salsa verde offered a small redeeming factor. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Excellent service and solid good food. Vegetarian offerings are excellent. Derek and Gavin were very helpful and offered outstanding service. We had small Guacamole, solid choice with lots of guacamole, not that 'essence' crap with mainly tomato and onion. Street corn was great, tacos a solid 7 out of 10. I really loved the Mediterranean bowl and cocktails. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juice. read more

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Could have been the worst bar experience I've ever had. We sat at the "empty" bar for 5 minutes before the bartender asked if we wanted anything and then after 10 minutes of listening to her talk to another patron who happened to be a bar tender in a different bar we left. Unbelievably disappointing. read more