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    Tiki Taco

    3.1 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    TIKI TACO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Justin J.

    Cane here tonight with the kids. I have been to the location in River Avenue a few times and always liked it. This location was just as good. Food was outstanding, authentic Mexican food. And the prices are extremely reasonable too! Ambiance is typical strip mall restaurant, nothing horrible about it but you weren't expecting fine dining at this price anyways. Service was fast and friendly. Could not ask for more... good, cheap eats what's not to like? J.Ja

    Nina C.

    Wanted to try this location since we've only been to the North Charleston one. We sat at the bar for lunch and Joel was our bartender. He was very friendly and attentive! I got 3 tacos and a side of rice and hubby got 4 tacos and a pork tamale. My one complaint remains the same between both locations which is, the red and green salsa they give you is all heat and no salt! Salsa verde is my go to and there's no hint of lime or salt so it was just very flat and spicy. Please add salt to your salsas, it would make a huge difference! On a positive note the tacos were very flavorful today and the atomosphere was nice, but a little dark for lunch. Overall I will come back for tacos!

    Tim R.

    So far this is my favorite taco spot in Summerville. I've tried the pollo, asada, and carnitas tacos as well as the birria and have yet to be disappointed. Couple that with the price, you really can't beat it.

    Amanda W.

    Since my previous review, I have given Tiki Taco more chances. While some days the food is better than others, but I've had the opportunity to try the food now, which is much different than my first visit haha I like the birria tacos and my husband loves their Asada tacos. Overall, the food has been accurate to our order, comes out fairly quickly, and the staff is friendly enough. Not too bad. I'll continue to visit occasionally.

    Birria tacos
    Allison H.

    Favorite spot for tacos and authentic Mexican food. I have done numerous reviews and continue to do so because they never disappoint. Food is always excellent and flavorful. Staff is nice and knowledgeable. I continue to recommend this place.

    Look at those taco prices
    Erika W.

    I was super excited to hear that Tiki Taco opened nearby as I loved my visit to the one on College Park Rd. I used to live in Texas and would frequent small taquerias and really felt the tacos at that location were pretty authentic. It's been about two years though so I'm not sure what they've changed but the tacos I got all had some type of red seasoning on all the meats (or maybe this is just exclusive to this new location??). I wasn't a fan of that change. I also got a long black hair across one of my tacos (zoom in on the pic, taco on the left). They were quick to exchange it for a new one but not a great impression. The guac and salsa were great and you can't beat those taco prices.

    Birria tacos, they are generous with the cheese.  When dipped into the au jus it because re melty (coining that word).
    Anastasia M.

    Haven't been in awhile. Like the changes to the menu, It now includes Birria tacos which I enjoy being from California, it's taken years to reach this coast. Their Augua Fresca is something I always enjoy - pina is my favorite. They also have horchata. Their salsa is very fresh but mild. Next time I'll ask if they have non Gringo salsa. If you're in the mood for some home made actual good food, stop in. Heads up Fridays they make tamales so that's the day to come if that's what you're looking for. Love me some tamales Alex was a sweet and tentative server, ask for Alex.

    Birria tacos
    Jessica R.

    The food was great and the service was good. The food took a little longer than expected but people need to understand these places are understaffed and things may take longer, that I understand. The food was great I will be coming back. Oh and the margarita was good also.

    elote
    Vanessa L.

    This place is so good and never disappoints. My bestie has taken me twice now and you know I had to bring my sissy!!! Everything is so fresh and the people are sooo sweet. It is small inside but theybhave outside seating. The have elote too so you already know my fat girl heart was happy and beatting like the war drums in Pocahontas. I definitely recommend and its verg affordable and the portions are perfect. So you will leave hungry, full and possibly with left overs.

    Garbage tacos!

    Service is terrible! Waited for about 20 minutes for a server to come over and waited another 10 minutes for drinks. Food is flavorless and just not good! Garbage food! Don't waste your time coming here! Staff seemed miserable to be working and customers being an inconvenience for a dining experience! Overall a horrible experience!

    Pollo tamale, chorizo taco, and cecina taco

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    2 days ago

    All the food is amazing better than any other Mexican food chains around here recommend over any other ones

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    Bad service. Waitress yelled at me because I don't speak Spanish. Food sucked at best

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