Great food and service! We're visiting Charleston for the first time and the waiter was welcoming and gave thoughtful suggestions about what to do around town ~ it made for a better experience. We also smashed all of our food! Everything was delicious. read more

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Good happy hour deals and pretty good margs! Stay AWAY from the cactus outside. My friend and I both got pricked and still have them stuck in my hand a day later. Watched a baby get hurt aswell, they should really remove them. read more

Pink Cactus - Yummy margs - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Love the chips they use for the trio appetizer! Our server was very helpful and made lots of recommendations, which made it easy to try a few new things on the menu. The atmosphere was great and everything came out fresh and flavorful. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Pink Cactus - GH Appetizer Trio - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I usually try to keep things positive, but this was unfortunately one of the worst meals I have had in a long time in Charleston. The trio of dips can be described as tomato sauce, store-bought guacamole, and subpar cheese dip. The steak was flavorful, but the taco salad wasn't great. I gave it three stars for the absolutely delicious margarita but the meal fell short of expectations. read more

Food was bland and overpriced for what it was. Was there even any tequila in the margarita?

Left when I saw you have to PAY for chips and salsa?? THE definition of gentrification smh. Also ambience sucked. Super loud and tables were dirty. Save your money and get better a little further away. read more

2.5 stars is closer. The waitstaff is delightful and really smoothed out the not so tasty food. The spicy margarita was pretty good. I like sitting outside. Our fundito was good but we didn't realize they serve it with soggy corn tortillas. That was a bummer. I wish we'd gotten the trio with fried tortillas. My quesadilla itself was one of the least flavorful things I've ever had but the cilantro cream was tasty. Azul has better food if that is your goal. PC is good for drinking outside and eating crunchy chips and salsa. read more

Terrible. Overpriced, food was bland and portions inconsistent. Drinks were overwhelmed by ice and served in tiny glasses ($15 for a thimble of margarita). Our waiter was new, 2 weeks in, and very nice but he clearly was embarrassed by the prices and the food and drink. After my 3 sips of the $16 Cadillac Margarita I asked if I could have a glass of wine but was informed they only have wine in cans - one red, one white and one rose. It's been a while since I left a review on Yelp but felt the need to warn others. Avoid the Pink Cactus. They could tell we were not impressed by the photos we were taking of the tiny drinks and portions so they brought out churros on the house (nice gesture) but that's not going to save them from a 1-star review. read more

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I didn't get a great picture here, but that's because my experience was not exactly satisfactory at the Pink Cactus. I brought a couple of my friends here who were visiting from out of town on a Friday night. I'm not sure if they were just understaffed or what was going on, but it took almost an hour for us to get our food! We ordered some margaritas which were great, then we put in our food orders. After about 30 minutes I finished my drink and ordered another one. Then another 15-20 minutes went by and we still did not have food. Our server seemed to be frustrated with the kitchen and a little bit with us (even though we didn't complain at all) but she brought my two friends a margarita each on the house, which was nice! We finally got our food after about an hour and it was decent, but not worth an hour wait. When we got our bills I was a little disappointed to see I was still charged for my second margarita when our server had brought my friends one for free because our food took so long. Anyways, this was a long story but basically it was a mediocre experience. read more

Pink Cactus - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This restaurant is a mixed bag. I would give the food a 4 but the service and overall experience was not all that.

I have been Pink Catcus' #1 customer, going at least 1x, sometimes even 2x a week. I truly LOVED this place because of the chips specifically. Today is my last day coming here because they changed their chips to a thin chip that is no where near what it use to be. We love Barack! He's always been so awesome and has known our order by heart! But so so sad that their recipe for their chips changed (and their happy hour deal increased, which would've been fine if the quality of the food was still the same) Farewell Pink Cactus :( read more

New favorite Mexican spot...the food is outrageously good and the portions are massive. Great people watching sitting outside and cool chill indoor vibes. Good service as well. read more

Pink Cactus - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Not sure that I would come back here- the service was poor. Our waiter was pretty dismissive and not accommodating to my family and I's requests. I asked for a VERY simple removal on their taco salad (no avocado) and he was like yeah no can't do that. Similarly my dad asked for them to not put the garnished cilantro ontop of his taco and he was like no can't. I understand changing the items on the menu is annoying for the chefs- however these requests were VERY simple and easy to not put on as they are just added when plating the items. The food itself was good- if you order tacos you definitely need to order 3-4 to feel full as they are very small. They have VERY limited seating, you can only eat outside if you are a small party (tables of 2). They have a great drink selection so if you are into various Margarita flavors you should try them out. read more

Pink Cactus - Assorted tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Had a really annoying speaker, tiny portions, staff is all brand new. Got new chips that aren't the same as old

Pleasant little place. & when I say little, I mean little! The parking lot only has a few spots so you'll probably have to park somewhere on the street. The food was pretty good however the cauliflower taco is very spicy & the menu does not say anything about that at all! My partner was disappointed in that. The margs were pretty good & a little weak but still tasty! I would definitely come back here again for sure! Plus it's a woman owned business so gotta support! read more

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Cute little Mexical restaurant in downtown Charleston with seating indoors and out. I have dined here on several occasions since they've opened and have enjoyed every visit. The food is all made to order by the owner, Brooke, and her staff. They have specialty meals available on specific days of the week such as their Tuesday Birria plates and Sunday Brunch. And don't sleep on the brunch...Oh Mmm Gee...Delicious!!! Their drinks are on point and I highly recommend the signature margarita. Just go ahead and order a pitcher, trust me! I don't know what else I can say other than great food, great drinks, a welcoming staff and a laid back environment to eat, mingle, and have fun! read more

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What happened to the fresh homemade chips!!! The trio is not the same as it used to be. The gauc is the Wholly Guacamole that you can get at the grocery store. It used to be so fresh and delicious but without the homemade chips and the green salsa the trio just wasn't the same. Bring them back!! read more

we came here for dinner on a thursday night with a reservation and were immediately seated. the hostess and servers were very attentive and kind. the drinks and appetizers came out very quickly. the spicy margs were incredible and the perfect level of spice. we got the appetizer trio and the queso was especially good! I had the shrimp quesadilla as my entree and it was so good. definitely recommend but if you have a large group make sure you have a reservation as it filled up fast! read more

Pink Cactus - shrimp GH Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My whole entire experience was horrible. First of all there are cactuses everywhere that you are not warned about. Me & multiple of my members got stabbed. Second of all, if your ID is real they will still refuse to serve you. I would never go back to this place. read more

This is a really cool spot for happy hour. The food was authentic Mexican with the best chips I've ever had. The drinks were beautiful & delicious! This is definitely a cozy place you want to go to catch up with friends for some tacos & tequila. Parking is a little tricky but definitely worth the hassle. read more

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The BEST chips and queso in Charleston!!!!! And only $5 during happy hour. Margaritas are all really good as well - strong and not overly sweet with fun flavors. Entrees are a little pricey but I enjoyed my quesadilla a lot. We had excellent service! read more

Pink Cactus - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Server said absolutely no substitutions. Ridiculous I can't leave creama off my nachos. We just got up and left.

All I can say is Pink Craptus. The food is very small portions and is not good. We ordered taco de avocado. It is 8$ for one tiny taco with only half an avocado plopped on top. It also smells like sewage outside. My dad's back nearly broke from the chairs. read more

We recently traveled to Charleston, SC and stayed in a rental right across the street from the Pink Cactus. It was so close, we went inside to try it out. We were so glad we did. Inside it was quaint and cute. There were many people dining in groups having what looked to be good conversations. The time we went was Tequila and Taco hour. My wife got the pink cactus, I got the mango margarita and everyone in the family order tacos. Everything was delicious, our wait staff was fun to talk to, professional and helpful, the service was quick. We had a great time! read more

Pink Cactus - Mango margarita - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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DO NOT BOOK A RESERVATION HERE. I went here about a month ago... I got there on the dot on time with a reservation made over a month in advance and the hostesses look at me weird and say they don't have a table and didn't know about the reservation. She keeps repeating "well they just ordered two margs" about the only table that could fit our party. So much attitude and disrespect when I was being kind and asking honest questions like "when can u expect us to be seated?" They seat us outside to have a drink. Fine and fortunately breezy but still extremely hot. Eventually we get sat inside when the table is done. The food is the most average with the most ridiculous prices... I hate this place and everyone that was working there when we went. You couldn't make any modifications to foods including removing toppings... so our friend with an autoimmune disease had a hard time finding anything she could eat. Extreme attitudes and horrible food in comparison. They also didn't advertise or share their deals that were supposed to be going on that day per the website. Extremely odd experience and I could not tell u to go anywhere else more read more

Attended the Pink Party for the Pink Moon. So much fun & festive! Restaurant is known for the outdoor seating. Great food! Very friendly wait staff. read more

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Pink Cactus is a great stop for happy hour with their $6 drink deals and $4 tacos. We made a reservation to ensure indoor seating and beat the summer Charleston heat. Not as pretty as the outdoor vibes but grateful for the AC. Service was okay, they could definitely utilize one more staff given how busy they were. Plates just lingered on the table too long. With regards to food, everything was really yummy and quite spicy. Definitely a punch to each item we ordered including the queso. My husbands favorite was the birria taco while I was very pleasantly surprised by the cauliflower. We also definitely recommend doing the trio of dips as all were great. Also do not skip out on their margs. The mango was our favorite. All in all a good casual dining stop in Charleston. read more

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Kind of a small restaurant. Food was delicious and nicely portioned. Service was good.

In my humble opinion the parking in the rear is terrifying to come in and spend top dollar for mexican food. I would have expected a place like this to do a taco Tuesday special, not just like "our meat of the day is...." and to have a couple extra tables for when large parties come in and you make funky shaped tables so that there are bonus tables and no chairs so walk in's have to feel uncomfortable (on a random Tuesday evening in the off season mind you) and awkward asking if we can just shuffle in and sit at the bar. The food was decent and the portions were large enough to share with more than just the 2 of us girls which was nice since it's quite expensive for Mexican food. I'd come back if someone was having a celebration and it was their pick, but other than that I didn't really get it.. read more

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Amazing, no notes, 10/10! Food was so good and my margarita was absolutely perfect. Go here! read more

Pink Cactus - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

10/10!! The chips were probably the best homemade chips I've ever had. Everything was delicious, and although they took a little long because they only had one man in the kitchen, it was worth the wait. The place is a little small, but great service, great ambiance and even better food!! read more

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Pink Cactus is a laid back place with $20 pink margarita pitchers and amazing carnitas.

Pink Cactus is my go to restaurant / bar for Friday afternoon happy hour. I love the margaritas which you can get in many different flavors such as mango and pineapple. The food is great too with happy hour deals on tacos, queso fundido, and more. The nachos are the best nachos on the peninsula in my opinion! Pink Cactus is definitely worth checking out if you're craving some authentic Mexican food! read more

Pink Cactus - Pineapple margarita - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I Pink Cactus...one of the best places to have margaritas for happy hour on a pretty day out. Great pitcher specials, excellent happy hour food options. Have always had excellent service while there...I think Pink Cactus is consistent, which is a huge compliment in the restaurant world! read more

Do not go here! Their food is so mid and for every minor change they up charge. We ordered chickens and steak tacos and they were so bland. Waste of money, we got an app, two tacos each, and two drinks for $80. Better places in Charleston. Save your money read more

This place is really falling off. The cups were filthy and I had to ask for a replacement cup, which was also dirty. I included an image of what we wiped off the mouth of the lid. The waiter was nice but didnt fix anything or seem sorry. So so so disgusting and disappointing read more

Pink Cactus - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was the worst service ever. We didn't get a menu until 45 minutes in and was encouraged to order before we had a menu and knew the prices. We got chips and queso before water and got our margaritas before water was brought over. I might add the water was lukewarm. Then they said they were out of flower tortillas and could not make a burrito but somehow still saw burritos coming out of the kitchen. Never asked how the food was and then asked to split the check yet still got a one check. Good took forever and was very small portions and did not taste well. read more

We recently traveled to Charleston, SC for a girls trip and our friend was raving about getting here (this was her second time)! She had the taco plate which they said was 2 proteins, but honestly felt like 4 portion sizes of really amazing flavored shrimp and chicken. I got the ceviche, which I've never had with shrimp, but the flavors were amazing- spicy, tangy, really nailed it! Patio is super cute and the inside is spacious as well. I think everything in Charleston is a little more expensive than I was used to so I wouldn't say that was anything to point out here specifically! Service was kind, fast, and wonderful. 10/10 would go back, and FYI there is a 4-6PM happy hour deal as well~ read more

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Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and fast yet delicious food! We got pitches of pink margs which were delish!!! And I got a chicken quesadilla which was perfection read more

Pink Cactus - Tripple dip and pink marg - Tacos Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very overpriced, couldn't justify $7 per small taco, and food was average. Nothing special, just pricey for Mexican. Also were out of the birria tacos when I went in around 7, disappointing. Better Mexican places nearby. read more