I've bookmarked this spot for awhile now and my fiancé and I had a chance to visit for some dinner. The service is quick, the ladies were polite and hospitable. They have a take-out menu or option to dine-in. As soon as we sat down, they brought homemade chips and salsa which I enjoyed but not too much to fill up before the meal. For drinks they are serve margaritas, beers, teas..I tried the agua fresca hibiscus and my fiancé tried the horchata, both delicious! The menu is simple but packs lots of flavors and proteins. I constantly seek out elote so you know I had to order theirs! I like that they roasted the corn, provided a more robust flavor and the cheese topping I could dip anything with that..was about to lick the plate but stopped myself haha my fiancé got 3 variations of tacos, the flavors were good. They brought out some bottles salsa verde and another kind of hot sauce salsa. I liked their options for tamales, I got mole chicken and another kind of chicken..they're more filling than they look so left with our belly's full and spirits lifted. Tierra Caliente will be on our rotation now, wonderful staff and good food. read more

Tierra Caliente - Elote - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

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This is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and come experience authentic cultural cuisine. I had the Sope and suggest you do as well. 5 Stars read more

Tierra Caliente - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

I ordered from here 2 days in a row because I was dreaming of the chicken mole tamale after trying it the first night. The sauce was so rich, so deeply flavorful, I had to order more the next day. This is my new food obsession. The tacos were good, with carne asada, pastor and cabeza being the standouts. The lengua was a bit tough and gamey. The elote was delectable, and I was thrilled that the serving was 2 cobs, so I could share. The rice was a little dry and mealy both days, but the beans were yummy. The nachos are highly recommended for a reason, and a perfect appetizer! The stuffed poblano is tender and smothered in cheese sauce. The Jamaica agua fresca is new to me. Sweet but mild in flavor I couldn't identify. Maybe hibiscus? I want more of this mole, so we will definitely be ordering again! read more

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Now this is mexican food! Been wanting to try this place since we spotted it after trying Alex's Restaurant (also delicious). Came here on a Friday night very hungry. You seat yourself upon entering. Super friendly service, was greated and they took our order very fast. It's nicer then I thought it was inside, cute tables with light decor. Just enough to not be too flashy I ordered 3 carne asada tacos with onions , cheese and avocado. My fiance got the beef torta as well as a shrimp taco and beef taco. We also ordered the queso, btw if you are just there with 2 people you may think you need the large but you really don't. Small is enough lol. Food came shortly after we ordered. The carne asada tacos were so delicious, flavorful and juicy. The avocado was a perfect add on. I lived in Texas for a few years so I know my mexican food. And this place is legit! My fiance loved his torta and tacos also. He was pretty full with everything. Two tacos were enough for me since we filled up on the chips before (classic mistake). Next time we go I think I'll try the fajitas , they looked and smelled amazing from others who ordered. I don't think you can go wrong here though on what you order. read more

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I am an Uber driver. Ok, so It's all about where I want to eat. Who makes tamales? Right here and whomever is cooking has got it right. Its above a taco truck and any chain and has pretty much everything you are expecting. Call in, eat in or take out. Its a cool environment as I loved the music. read more

Tamales to go and they were awesome. Have been back twice just for tamales. Authentic I have today and I know great Mexican food and there isn't that many authentic interior Mexican food places around read more

Best kept secret in Goose Creek. Casual spot serving Authentic Mexican staples such as tacos, tortas, burritos, and tamales. Simply say the food is amazing and full of flavor. They serve homemade tortillas or flour tortillas. They serve large portions at a fair price. Friendly service makes you feel welcome. Sitting is limited but worth the trip. Their Churros are the best that I have ever tasted. Their fajitas are packed full of flavor. Fajitas come with rice and beans and they offer you a choice between homemade or flour tortillas. Be ready to take a doggy bag home with you. I cannot say enough about this small town hidden gem. If you are not able to visit this small quaint restaurant, they offer delivery through Uber Eatz or Door Dash. read more

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This is my in-laws favorite place to go when they visit! All of the food is fantastic and affordable, and the service is fast and very nice. They are attentive without bothering you while you're enjoying conversation and your food. There are only a few tables inside, but a lot of people get takeout here. Definitely recommend trying this locally owned spot! read more

From CA so we came here cus of the reviews. Food was actually not flavorful at all except the "steak" marination on the taco. But dinged it down bc steak was not steak but just ground beef. Birria was not good at all, zero flavor and super oily. I wouldn't pay $4.25 for 1 Birria taco that's not even tasty. The consume was extra oily, and had no flavor. Maybe we came on an off day? The waitress is nice and service was good. Pastor has actual pineapple pieces (for those who don't like it with pinap. And yes I know pastor is marinated with pineapples) read more

We stopped in here when we were in the area and I had been wanting to try it out. We have been in Charleston for almost 2 years and are still missing real good Mexican (we moved from Colorado). Tierra Caliente really hit the spot. Pretty large menu, as many Mexican restaurants do, but no chimichangas, FYI. That's ok, plenty of tacos, burritos, fajitas, etc. I had one of the enchiladas dishes with the red sauce, that was pretty spicy (yum!). My husband had tacos that were good as well. Good chips and salsa, which, IMHO, is an important part of any Mexican. We didn't drink, so I can't tell you about the margaritas unfortunately (but will update when I do as that is also an important part of any Mexican restaurant). Serious communication difficulties with the server and that's where they lost the point. They should work on getting their employees English lessons to help with that. I don't mind that they are hiring Spanish speakers, they just need to be able to communicate better. read more

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This place is legit! SO good. If you want authentic... look no further! It is a little hole in the wall- no frills- but super good food for a decent price. read more

Tierra Caliente - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

Good location. Fast and courteous service. Very tasty food. Glad we stopped here for lunch. read more

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The street taco were sooo good! The service was really fast! The street corn was so delicious! read more

Tierra Caliente - Street corn - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

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Some of the best Mexican we've had in a while. So fresh and flavorful - not mass produced and microwaved. It's seasoned, not just hot. No frills interior because the focus is the food. We immediately inhaled our food, so photos this time. But we will be back. read more

Fast and attentive service. Tasty red enchiladas, beans and rice. Also enjoyed the natural pineapple drink. Wife had ribeye and was delicious. Kids chicken and fries ample portion. Will return for more menu options. read more

Tierra Caliente - Enchiladas Rojas, beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

Food was amazing. The staff were amazing. The restaurant was clean!! Lively music. It's a hidden gem.

Food tastes great! Family ordered the fajitas, tortas, sopes and tamales, everything came out very flavorful. Service was wonderful and the restaurant was nice and clean, will definitely be coming back! read more

it was not a great atmosphere for me and my grandkid, the music was not playing right, and the food was not the best. Also the server was not very welcoming or warm and not helpful. read more

What an awesome little find! Looking for a lunch place in Goose Creek after visiting our old stomping grounds before heading to the airport. So glad we stopped in! Everything was freshly made, starting with the basket of tortilla chips that had heat radiating off of them! I enjoyed a tamale, birria taco and carnitas taco. The guacamole was a steal and made to order. Great place for fresh authentic Mexican food read more

This spot was amazing. Had the Hawaiian fajitas. Highly recommend. Our server was friendly and helpful. Even made a special order for my daughter with something not on menu. Will be coming back again in the future. read more

Service was prompt and fast for a Wednesday lunch. The prices were very reasonable for how delicious the food was. Ordered 4 tacos (2 carne asada, 1 chorizo, and 1 al pastor). All of them had great flavor and it came with roasted onions, roasted Serrano pepper, lime slices, and radish. The verde hot sauce was the perfect medium heat level. read more

Tierra Caliente - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

Pretty good torta de asada, delicious food here highly recommend, the sope was also good read more

Tierra Caliente - Sope - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

Amazing food. Kid friendly. EXCELLENT margaritas! The service is great. I won't be going anywhere else! read more

Tierra Caliente - Mexican Near Me - Goose Creek, South Carolina

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Needed somewhere to eat after Cyprus Gardens. 4 people, 3 burritos and a shrimp quesadilla with some guacamole and chips to start. One iced tea. Good food all round. $51 before tax and tip. Service timely and attentive. Restaurant clean, with pleasant unpretentious atmosphere. We will make a point of going back when we are in the area. read more

Although this restaurant's storefront is small, the food is incredible, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable, especially for the large portions. read more

Ordered beef enchiladas, chicken fajitas with chips, queso dip and salsa. Was not disappointed at all. Everything was flavorful and fresh. Spent just under $40 and will get at least two more meals out what we ordered. If you're craving authentic Mexican food, this is the place. The food is on par with the traditional Mexican food trucks throughout the low country. read more

We stopped in around 1 PM for lunch, and were seated immediately by a friendly waitress/server. Drinks were served quickly and so was our food. I had the birria quesadilla, which definitely seemed fair priced for the quality and amount of food given. The food was wonderful - and everything was of good quality, down to the chips being hot and fresh. The space is somewhat small, but still decorated nicely with plenty of seating. I definitely would like to return again. read more

The most authentic Mexican food I have had on the east coast. The service was quick and staff was super friendly. We were the only ones in the restaurant around 3pm, so it was quiet and peaceful. The food blew us away and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Wow, what an experience... had a rough day, figured a solid torta and some horchata would make me feel better. Not only did this food make me feel incredible, but it gave me a whole new outlook on life. The little things are what really make it all worth it. The crunchy, yet fluffy and perfectly toasted roll, made for the perfect delivery system for exquisitely seasoned steak and what seemed to be a pleasant surprise of a sort of sausage. The proteins were tastefully complemented with beautifully ripe slices of avocado and tomato. To my surprise I was given a verde salsa that really took flavor-town to a whole different level. Don't even get me started with how perfectly this sandwich went with the sweet, limey, cheesy street corn. Washing this all down with an iced horchata really made me take a step back and think about how beautiful this world is. Thank you Tierra Caliente. read more

Went in for a light lunch. Everything was so flavorful! Sorry, forgot to take pictures of some stuff before we started eating! Wonderful salsa, freshly fried chips, delicious carne asada and tamales. Street corn was punch you in the mouth delicious. Clean location with friendly staff. read more

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Authentic food! Huge menu! My husband is very happy with their selection and often orders food he can't get at other Mexican restaurants. Service is always good, make sure to check out at the counter. They even gave us a sample of their new pineapple tamales! Which turns out is delicious. I hope this place gets busy because they deserve it. read more

The food was amazing. We had the tamales, taco Americana and the California burrito. All of it was fresh and delicious. I ordered the margarita, a little skeptical, but it was really good. Service was awesome. We will be back! read more

The food (California burrito, tamale, chips n salsa) was delicious and the service was quick and pleasant. It's a small place in an unassuming strip mall, but do yourself a favor and check them out. I'm usually the guy that fills up on chips n salsa before the meal gets to the table, but the food came out so fast that I didn't have time to fill up on them. But I could've eaten multiple baskets of their chips though...they come out warm and they are light and crispy, just how I like them. I will definitely be going back! read more

Hands down the BEST tacos we have ever had! Service was excellent, friendly staff. Great atmosphere with FRESH ingredients. Highly recommend and will be going back. read more

Legit...really good for the area. Fresh and delicious. Service was great and quick. Out go to Mexican restaurant.

My family and I went to Tierra Caliente last night. We thought it was all around a great little restaurant. Great food and great service. Seven of us went the plates we ordered were Carne Asada plate, Birria quesadilla , Chicken Nachos, Texana Fajitas, Ribeye Caliente and Torta Cubana. We enjoyed everything! It will definitely be a going back!! read more