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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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

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

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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This place has become one of my favorite restaurants, especially on a gorgeous spring day. Don't be fooled by its simple exterior. Or, if you are lucky, maybe they have rolled open the whole front wall and given you a peek inside. First tip, go to the website before you head downtown. They have an easy "add me to your waitlist" option that I have always taken advantage of, especially after reading some earlier reviews on Yelp. We had dinner there on a busy Saturday night, with college graduations and Mother's Day around the corner. However, because of adding ourselves ahead of time, we basically walked right into a table. Also, with their pretty inventive order style, we got to choose the pace of our dinner. Each table has a QR code. You add yourself and your guests to your table, and everyone can order either on their own or as a group. It makes it super simple to order exactly what you want, when you want it. This goes for drinks, apps, and the whole menu. This also makes paying the bill super easy and quick. The food is outstanding. Great flavor combinations and a good variety of combinations. On Saturday, our absolute favorite was the baha fish taco. The batter had amazing crunch and delicious seasoning. Oor other standouts include the Tuna tataco, the duck birra, and of course the guacamole! We also love the three table side sauces in the condiment caddie. My advice: taste a little bit of each one, as they have distinctly different flavors. And some HEAT. Staff is super friendly and work as a team. You have a main point person but you'll have different runners throughout your dining experience. I've also heard their bar can make a killer cocktail. I'm not surprised as the front half of the building is dedicated to the beautiful bar. I personally love that my Arnold Palmer is served by the carafe. It is fresh brewed tea and wonderfully refreshing. Can't wait to come again soon. read more

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Bartaco is a fun hip place right on king street! We only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. I really enjoyed their drinks and appetizers. We ordered the small dip trio for 3 people and it was the perfect amount! They will give you more chips if you ask, too. I loved the different flavors of the rojo and verde salsas, and they had a bit of a kick to them too. The spicy margarita was actually spicy! It was really good. Now the part I didn't like: the tacos. They were SO TINY. I've never seen tacos so small AND they were like $4 each. For a full meal, you would probably need 5 tacos. The fish was disappointing to say the least. It was the teeniest piece of fried fish and it was more breading than fish. So, I would come back here for drinks and apps but not for dinner. read more

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Wow! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere. I would eat here everyday if I could!

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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I used to be a five star fan of Bar Taco. The Charleston location has a stunning interior and design albeit a lack of restroom capacity. The menu is more limited without carnitas, Al pastor or traditional beef options as in the past or other locations. The food was generally tasty, but underwhelmed. The street corn is fresh and well done. Chips, guac and salsa good. Baja taco was average dominated by a large piece of fried fish (no grilled options). Glazed pork belly taco was the highlight. Sesame rib eye not as generous as in the past. The menu has strayed from more traditional Mexican offerings. Having a few tacos from a local food truck recently that were authentic and hearty indicates the new options that are available. Tacos at Bar Taco were bettered created in the past. You can't get a fresh, clean margaritas at a food truck. This is something that Bar Taco does well. No Mexican dark beers and limited selection. The service is a challenge (March 16 at noon). You can't easily order a custom drink. You use a QR tag to order everything. Makes it transactional. Feels like a fast food restaurant. Servers checked in only occasionally. Super friendly servers. It didn't accelerate the time to table. The 20% tip assessed is rich given the level of service. No rush to go back. read more

Bartaco - Baja taco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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

Always a solid go to choice for me. The vibe is always high in here and the drinks are absolutely delicious. Sometimes the wait is a little ridiculous! All the apps and tacos are so good though. I love that they offer raw tuna and ceviche. If a place has those two things I am already in love. Staff is always quick and helpful! Definitely a place to go if you can't compromise, they have something to make everyone happy. Kind of a weird comment to add but their bathrooms are really awesome! Super clean and big. Oh, and you have to try the side of fried plantains are delicious- they come with a dilly dipping sauce and are blackened and sweet on the outside! read more

What a gorgeous space! The most beautiful bartaco I've ever visited, and I've been to quite a few, King Street takes the cake. Service is friendly. Managers are outstanding. Casey and Dom are like Tango & Cash, an unlikely pair but get the job done. So what to order? Everything! Seriously, you will not go wrong. But whatever you order you must pair it with a house marg, half salt. That is the quintessential experience. King me... read more

Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Great place to stop when on king street shopping. Always go to Kings street shopping the first Sunday of every month. This is a great addition to our new favorites read more

We were looking for something near our hotel when we happened upon Bar taco on King street. From the moment t we stepped in, we were welcome by a very hospitable hostess. We were quickly seated and met by our server Katy. She was so kind, knowledgeable and wonderful. The food was amazing. Guac was excellent. Pork belly tacos and ahi tuna tacos were a hit. Derrick the FOH manager was a pleasure to meet. We also met Javier from the kitchen. What an incredible memorable experience. From the ambience, to the food, and one of the best teams Ive ever met at a restaurant. Thank you read more

This is not Tex mex. Very cool environment. Everything is fresh. The staff are very nice and fun to hang with. Food was great. The best pork belly taco ever! Derrick is very helpful and fun to be with! Sorry for the broke glass. Not my fault , my wife. read more

Excellent customer service, decor and atmosphere is fun! Hostess was friendly and sat me immediately after a long day of work with no food I forgot the Bar Taco ordering process but had the kindest server. Didn't get my servers name but she was probably the only server working on a Thursday afternoon and is a Rockstar! Started with a glass of sangria, chips and spicy salsa. Spicy salsa is the way to go and compliment the sangria. Ordered 2 tacos 1 ribeye and should have ordered second, chili lime shrimp taco and black beans, perfect meal. Even got an extra glass of sangria. Highly recommend this place and promote the server she's awesome! read more

The bar experience here was truly wonderful. I cannot speak for the food, as I only enjoyed margaritas and orange crushes, but I would give the service and atmosphere 10 stars if I could! Thank you to Casey for being an amazing host. His energy and kindness was something you don't see every day, he was excited to bring each and every person that came in the door into the restaurant! The next shout out goes to James, he was a rockstar behind the bar. We sat for hours watching him craft cocktails with hand squeezed, fresh citrus juices. He offered local recommendations and provided us with a beyond memorable night in downtown Charleston! read more

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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

On a cold, rainy day, my friend and I visited Bar Taco and were greeted with a warm smile by Emma, a pleasant bartender. We ordered a green margarita and a sangria, both of which were delicious, and the restaurant's interior was beautiful. After a small payment mix-up, the bar manager, Dominique, showed exceptional kindness. I will return to Bar Taco every time I visit Charleston, impressed by the amazing drinks, great food, and the DEFENITION of authentic southern hospitality. read more

Fun guaranteed! The pork belly tacos are the BEST! The plantains were spot on! The ambiance is fun and airy, no stuffy vibes. Service was great. The annoying part was the app to order food and drinks. This can go bye-bye. We will be back. read more

Bartaco - Tacos, guacamole, margaritas - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Came in for dinner, and we were told there would be a short 15 minute wait. Thinking nothing of it, we walked over to the bar to order a drink. The first sign of trouble was the $16 margaritas. While yes, they're made fresh, dude, it's a 16 dollar margarita. So as the 15 minute wait expanded into a 30 minute wait and beyond, I noticed the tacos going to all the patrons were very small. By the time we were creeping up on an hour's wait, we decided to cut our losses and go find dinner somewhere else. read more

Went here on a whim & had a great time! My girlfriend & I are from San Antonio & we have to admit they had probably the best margaritas we've ever had (or at least top 3)! We had sesame ribeye tacos & chips and guacamole which were both really good! Our bartender was Will & he was very friendly and attentive, a very nice dude! We would definitely be back!! read more

Cool places for margs and maybe a snack for a few bites of a taco. Not huge portions unless you order a lot. The guac came with cooked tortillas whole, instead of chips which I feel we got way less that way. It was a cute spot. Great service! read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food and drinks are good and original. Chill place in a nice location. Closes at 11 on week days, midnight on weekends

Two reviews in one!!! 1-Star Rating: Catering was awful to work with. Poor communication, and overcharged our group. I was relying on their expertise as I had never been to a Bartaco location or the Charleston area. It was hard to get clear information, and then the recommended minimum was $150 more than it needed be for a small group of 8 people. 5-Star Rating: The day of staff were fantastic!! The food was very good and ready right when we needed it! Duck Tacos, Pork Belly Tacos and the Plantains were a hit! Oh, and the Churros! The managers (DJ and night manager, who I can't remember his name :( ) were helpful, and accommodating. Thank you for making the night great, even with the frustrations with the catering department. read more

The atmosphere and overall aesthetic of Bartaco are absolutely stunning. However, I found the portion sizes and pricing to be disappointing. Our total came to $45 for two drinks and one crispy bowl, including tip. While the food was delicious and well-prepared, we expected larger portions. I was really craving a taco, but after seeing the small sizes/portions of the ones at the neighboring table, I had my doubts and went elsewhere. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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It says online they are dog friendly and went all the way there and they are not. That's all, just needed the characters. read more

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

Amazing food. Stellar service. Fantastic drinks. Kids menu is varied and diverse. Love the guacamole and margaritas.

I love Bartaco and have been in multiple different states!! I was excited that they opened in Charleston and have been multiple times and am never disappointed. Yes, the portions are small. I never order tacos as I don't think they're a great value, but the rice bowls are reasonably priced and always leave me full! The margaritas are great. The manager on was really kind, helpful, and funny. It looks like I'm in the minority, but I actually really like the phone ordering/paying because you can keep putting in more food and also leave when you're ready regardless of how busy it is, vs waiting for a server to come by! read more

This was my first time dining at Bartaco. We sat at the bar. We were really impressed with the reasonable prices (under $4 tacos-unheard of!). First, the service was outstanding-all of the bartenders worked together to ensure we had an excellent experience. We talked at length we the young man bartender about our stay in Charleston. I started with the Sangria and my sister had the Spicy margarita. Both were made with fresh ingredients and were absolutely delicious. Best sangria I have had in awhile! We had the small trio of salsa and guac and then a mix of tacos on tortillas and lettuce. Our favorites were the duck, the pork belly and the cauliflower. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The restaurant is vibrant and they have thought clearly about how to set it up. To top it off, we made new friends at the bar. Though this is a chain, I highly recommend checking it out while in Charleston! read more

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

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Fun downtown spot that is not going to break the bank. Everything that we had was delicious. Our servers were very friendly and the restaurant was clean, bright, & fun. Will definitely be back. Additionally the gluten-free menu option is a huge win for the downtown Charleston area. read more

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The food is always outstanding. The margaritas are made with the freshest ingredients and they are the best in Charleston.

We've had Bartaco in Boston Seaport a couple times, and the Fish tacos are always amazing. In Charleston, the size of the fish varied alot, and was generally smaller than Boston. They are still good, but I cant give it 5 stars if I compare to Boston. The Cechive was excellent, but spicy. Like real spicy, but addictively so. A nice spot for a quick lunch. The online ordering and checkout makes this place a breeze. read more

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We were lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar during a busy Saturday lunch. Our bartender (a mature blonde woman) was so amazing! She was so nice and still quick with all their patrons and fresh margaritas. Probably the best spicy margarita I've ever had. They have awesome decor too! Everything we ordered was great- guac, corn, tacos, bowl. Loved that the corn was split in 2 so we could share. To order you check off what you want on their menu which I'm not really sure the point of unless it makes them faster. I've been to the Nashville location too and prefer this one! read more

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Our experience at Bartaco was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server Julia was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the menu, which made ordering a breeze. The manager was attentive, full of energy, and truly made us feel welcome. Great service, great vibes! read more

The vibe and decor of this restaurant is super cute! We were seated right away and they give you a QR code to order on your phone. They just opened and had lots of staff walking around checking on you. I absolutely loved the green juice margarita with the tajin rim! Our favs: the duck taco, pork belly taco and tuna taco. The duck birria was extremely spicy like burnt our mouths and had us slamming our water! We eat spicy food and were shocked by how spicy this was. It def burnt our palate. The manager gave us a small scoop of gelato and said they will tell the chef to adjust the spice going forward. Overall we really liked the tacos and drinks and we will be back! read more

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The bathrooms are the most disgraceful and disgusting I have ever seen at a restaurant. Gross ! No upkeep The older woman bartender rude and in your face She's acting all cool but is annoying and rude .. what's the rush ?? read more

My family and I have been waiting for a few years now for Bartaco to finally open here in Charleston. We have been to six other Bartacos and can attest to the quality, consistency, and overall brand of their restaurants. We first went on the Saturday of opening week and were impressed with how they designed and decorated space. Bartacos tend to have a mix of basket-based light fixtures and a "beachy" theme which fits very nicely with the overall Charleston scene. All of the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. It was a really nice blend of the usual Bartaco friendliness and southern hospitality. We started off with the Reviver and Pomegranate Caipirinha cocktails which were both very refreshing and not too sweet. Appetizer wise we went with the chips and guacamole and an order of esquites. For the main course, we got ourselves duck tacos, fried oyster tacos, and pork belly tacos. Chips and guacamole were good, nothing too crazy but good, and the esquites had a nice blend of cream, corn, and spice. The tacos were flavorful and had the exact same quality, if not better, than all of other Bartacos that we have visited. I cannot stress enough that it is very rare to find consistently delicious food, especially in a specific restaurant group. Now, just to attest to how good Bartaco Charleston is, we decided to go again on Sunday to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday. We switched it up and instead ordered tortilla soup and a pork belly rice bowl (arguably one of my favorite meals) and got to enjoy some very fluffy churros for dessert. My wife also ordered a Green Margarita which, like the Reviver and Pomegranate Caipirinha, was very refreshing. All in all, Bartaco is a perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner and we are so thankful that they finally opened up in Charleston. Whether you are a local or a tourist, make sure to swing by to get your Bartaco fix in! read more

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