El PinchoTaco LLC

Glad to find good vegetarian tacos! Stopped in after 9:00 on a Friday night and sat at the bar. The vegetarian tinga taco is amazing! The flavor comes mostly from marinated hibiscus flowers, and you'd never know what they are if the menu didn't tell you. The veggie chorizo tacos are OK. Not the most flavorful veggie chorizo but it comes with diced onion and cilantro, and I added one of the salsas to boost the flavor. I also had the rice and black beans, which were very well prepared. I would come back again. More...

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Love this place! I've only been once but cannot wait to go back! Awesome veg options. The hibiscus tacos were incredible! The margaritas were to die for and the prices are very reasonable. I'll be back soon!

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Wow! Came here with some friends for a late dinner. Must stop for Margaritas! Great tacos, service, and bang for your $$$I had the house Margarita- Yum! Perfect balance of sweet without being overdone. Clearly tastes freshly made...no store bought mixes here. Tacos: I had the Asada, chorizo, and the carnitas taco. They were all delicious. The tortillas are fresh and made in house. All the meats were seasoned well and overall while simple the tacos hit the spot.Lastly, we had churros for dessert. They were to die for! Stuffed with custard and crispy on the outside, definitely a great finish to the meal.Atmosphere: super cozy spot. Focused around a U shaped bar. Just a few tables inside but also have a cool outdoor area when the weather is right. More...

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The most authentic Mexican food I've had in Charleston! Right when we sat down the staff brought over chicharrónes to snack on along w/ 4 of their homemade salsas. Tried their amazing Michelada which definitely lived up to the hype! Their tacos were really good and they have great veggie options as well! We shared the two lunch specials one being 4 tacos and the other being 2 tacos + rice + beans and shared so we tried 6 different ones and the star of the show was El Pastor! We will definitely be back and HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant with great tacos and drinks!! More...

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This place has some awesome authentic Mexican food I had the taquitos on the appetizer menu and two tacos beef tongue and pastor (pork with pineapple) everything tasted great! ! Then to drink I had the horchata and it was exactly like iOS done in Mexico!!! I was surprised to find this place I am definitely coming back with the whole family next time. By the way the service was phenomenal she was very welcoming!! More...

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Really good! They have authentic Mexican food, and vegetarian options. Will for sure go back! Space is small so not set up for big groups.

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Great tacos, I don't think I've had better in Charleston. Very authentic and service is awesome too.

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We tried El Pincho for the first time and it was quite good.  Planning to go back next desire for Mexican!  I got a simple plate and everything was fresh and tasty and my husband got the pork burrito and he loved it.  Their rice is amazing as well.

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Authentic Mexican food from Mexico City! Enjoy "street" tacos and delicious drinks (alcohol and otherwise).  A small spot with very friendly owners.

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I'm a huge fan of Mexican food but I had never tried El Pincho food truck. My first experience was at the brick and mortar. We sat out back and were brought chips and salsa immediately. Surprisingly our chips were potato chips rather than tortilla. Still delicious and both chips and salsa were clearly homemade. Based on a recommendation, we started with chorizo queso. A large skillet with lots of meat and homemade tortilla chips arrived with our drinks. I opted for sopes while my companions tried quesadilla and tacos. Our food arrived with three sauces along with the homemade salsa verde. None of the food disappointed. We will be back!*30% off deal through yelp made the bill excellent but even without it, prices are good More...

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Delicious authentic tasting tacos! Small little location that is clean and with excellent service. Variety of drinks and tacos to choose from. On our visit had tacos al pastor along with queso and guac and a palomilla (grapefruit soda with tequila Gran Centenario). The taste of the tacos and drink really took me back to Mexico! I recommend trying this place out if you're looking to have some delicious tacos! More...

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I arrived at about 3pm on a Wednesday. Except for a couple sitting at the bar, my wife and I were the only other customers. Our orders were taken right away and the food was promptly delivered. I ordered three tacos - al pastor, chicken & nopales. My wife ordered a variety of tacos. The al pastor and chicken were great. The nopales one was as expected, ok given it was vegetarian - I try to sneak in healthy stuff. My wife gave a 5 out of 5 on her food. I give 4 out of 5. If yelp accepted 4.5, that's what I would give. By the way, I'm from Chicago where there are many great Mexican taco joints. Not sure if this gives weight to my review. More...

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We went for the vegan tacos for my daughter and we will definitely be back! The chips and salsas were to die for. The tacos with and without meat for the non vegans were  so fresh and tasty. My son in law said his torta was the sandwich he always dreamed about. The food was great and the service was great.  A great way to start the day in our new home town! More...

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From a Mexican American "This place is authentic, delicious, and a must try!" My tacos were perfectly cooked, dressed and so many options! Salsa? El Pincho Taco answers with several varieties that will tantalize your tastebuds. Make sure to ask Sandra for a great tour of their menu! I couldn't tell if my abuelita was cooking in the kitchen. Such a pleasant surprise in Charleston!! More...

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There was a storm in the area and the electricity went out but the team managed to work through it! Plus have us all complimentary shots of tequila! We had fun

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Tacos are probably my all-time favorite food and my friends kept telling me to come here and I have finally made it, how happy I am! The owner is as sweet as she is lovely, the food is delicious and the drinks are all very well-crafted and tasty! I cannot wait for my red rice and beans to come I just ate two tacos and I'm still hungry I had the L Pastore and I had the vegetarian chorizo which was wonderful and my friend had hibiscus flower Tanga and nopales which was marinated cactus everything was absolutely delicious and I think this is my new favorite!!! More...

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First off can I just say THANK GOD for this place! Carlos is amazing! And the food is the beeeeest Mexican restaurant in town. I'm born and raised from CA and Mexican at that and have missed Mexican food SO much. Nothing in town compares to El Pincho! Try the spicy marg! Did I mention they have vegan options?! I know!!!! AMAZING! The owner and staff are all so friendly! This place is a must! More...

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Excellent tacos, ordered 2 carne asada and 1 pastor, 1 cochinta pibil and they all tasted excellent.  Ordered the drink Frida kahlo 12 and it was superb. So glad I finally tried this place.  Carlos was awesome, the service was great in general, they greeted everyone who walked in. More...

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Looking for authentic Mexican food? This is the place to go!!! No restaurant in Charleston comes close when it comes authentic Mexican food. The tacos are phenomenal and the guacamole and queso are amazing! The tortillas on the tacos were perfection and the Horchata was to die for.  Taco Boy does not even come close to this place!!! You won't be disappointed. More...

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Very good tacos with a wide variety of sauces. My favorite though was the margarita. Perfect amount of sour taste.

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They now have a brick and mortar location with a great menu serving Mexican/Latin cuisine made from family recipes with fresh ingredients .  I recommend their Tacos, Tortas, Sopes, and Huaraches made with proteins like Barbacoa, Asada, Carnitas, Al Pastor, and Chorizo. More...

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This place exceeded our expectations. The tacos were creative and delicious! I was really impressed by the variety of vegetarian tacos specifically, but all were great.

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Tried the carnitas taco and the asada. Very tasty! Although I feel $4 a taco is a tad bit pricey, the quality is definitely there. Excited to try the other offerings on the menu! More...

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Excellent vegetarian tacos! I couldn't decide so just asked for 4 of their veggie options! Did NOT disappoint! The family were very welcoming and attentive. Small but perfect location. Highly recommend. More...

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The owners of this restaurant are originally from Mexico City and the high quality of their Mexican food reflects it. I really enjoyed my tacos (the pibil, chorizo, steak & chorizo). They also have several complimentary sauces you can add. My favorite was the blanca sauce (a mild green sauce). The horchata (traditional Mexican drink) was absolutely delicious and I think was the best I have ever had! More...

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Look no more for the best authentic Mexican food in charleston hands down. Tucked off of meeting st is a wonderful gem of an establishment called EL Pincho Taco . This place specializes in true authentic mexican cuisine that's leaves a lasting impression on any one that appreciates real mexican food . A wonderful decor greets you as you enter the store front location, an inviting presence that's truly authentic and captivating . Different color bar tools add to the lovely wall decor. The bar is stacked with tequila , in which the bartender makes it known , he's the best at preparing what you want to perfection. The service is as good as the food, which from reading this review speaks volumes about the service.  Very friendly and caring staff that spends as much time educating folks like me that aren't as knowledgeable about the authentic mexican food . I highly suggest this place to anyone looking for the real deal . Oh yeah tuesday is taco and tamales day More...

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I moved from California to Charleston in August 2018 and was immediately desperate for Mexican food. What a waste; Charleston is not synonymous with great ethnic food and I really suffered for good tacos, salsas, tortas, etc. Jesus wept. So when I heard about El Pincho, I was skeptical, but intrigued. But my friend Su was adamant; this place was authentic and had stuff to appease everyone. Damn it feels good to be a gangsta. What a wonderful addition to Charleston. It's north of the King Street mayhem and is off of Meeting in a food/bar strip mall that almost looks like a trailer. Table space is at a minimum, but is good for large parties. Check out the daily specials and you won't be disappointed: tacos ranging from mushroom to asada & chorizo to borrego (lamb). Other delights are the salsa flight, hibiscus tea, horchata ... just everything! More...

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Finally, a place that is not afraid to throw some spice at me! When you first walk in, you are immediately welcomed by the staff who are more than eager to make sure you have a fantastic experience. They started us off with free chips, which is one of the best ways to win me over!After looking over the menu, I decided on 2 tacos and a tostada and Christian went for the Pierna Torta. I enjoyed the campechano, which had a mix of a couple of different meats and garnished solely with white onion and cilantro. The meat was so well seasoned that it didn't need much garnish anyway. It was savory, salty, and spicy and it kept me coming back for more. The second taco I enjoyed was the Al Pastor. I was especially excited about it because I could see them carving the meat off a giant stack that was perfectly roasted and crispy on the outside. The pineapple added a sweetness to go with the rich, savory meat. The last item that I would recommend is the chipotle chicken tostada. The tostada stayed together surprisingly well and I enjoyed the toppings of the sour cream and crunchy lettuce as well. Christian really enjoyed his torta, which had a tangy tomatillo sauce on it to really brighten it up. Overall, we had a great experience at El Pincho and we will be going back very soon! The service is amazing and the place is run by 2 lady bosses, so go support them! More...

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Ended up here on one of my rare "I don't know what I'm in the mood for so I'll just drive around" type days.....I'm glad I did! The customer service that I received definitely made my trip the most memorable. Very nice, patient, and helpful servers aided me on my food selection. My only critique is that the tacos were a priced a little bit higher than I would have liked for their size. But the flavor was there! Great marinade and seasoning on the meat! And they had a little salsa bar in the corner of the restaurant, which was a nice addition to the vibe of the restaurant. More...

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Love this place. Staff is super friendly and very attentive. We ordered a variety of tacos, sopes and quesadillas. Everything was great. Will be back again for sure.

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Visiting Charleston from Chicago and craving some tacos after all the southern cuisine. Ambiance: 4/5 Smallish place but adequate seating. Right off the expressway and easy to miss if no diligent. Taste: 5/5Very delicious tacos. The recommended Al Pastor is top notch. Salsa is not super spicy. Didn't see that they have a barbacoa special but that would be great. Price: 4/5We got the 4 for $16 deal. $4/taco is on the higher end side, but that's comparing to Chicago's local mom and pop shop. We got a Yelp coupon deal and we channel the savings back into tips. Service: 5/5Friendly and knowledgeable staff. All other customers seem to be returning customers and even seem like they are trying to flirt with the server. =) More...

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I can't recommend El Pincho Taco enough. Straight up authentic and delicious food and a terrifically nice staff. Best of its kind it Charleston.

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Really delicious food. Way more authentic than other restaurants in Charleston. Favorites among our group were the al pastor tacos and the lamb special. The woman who served us was the owner, and she was very friendly and answered all our questions. More...

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If you want legit tacos. This is your spot. It's in a small little shopping center on the corner of meeting street and 17. When you walk in there are two picnic tables in the right, and a little bar that has around 8 chairs. We sat down at the tables because we had my son with us. My husband ordered the torta and I ordered 4 tacos. 4 tacos for $15- not so bad of a price because they're legit tacos. My husbands torta was the largest he has ever gotten(he orders them at every Mexican spot). It was jam packed with meat and TONS of cheese(maybe a little bit too much). I got 4 different types of tacos. I forget what they were. They had a cute little salsa bar in the corner with 4 different salads that were all so tasty. My tacos were insanely good and authentic. They also have free margaritas on Friday's!!  I would 100% come back. It was THAT good. More...

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Try the new location at 616 Meeting Street (right near entrance to I-26).  The food is delicious and truly distinctive, homemade Mexican food.  I highly recommend it.

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Was disappointed at first that they did not have margs as I needed one after a long Tuesday, but that was quickly forgotten after my first bite! I had the el campechano taco and it was so good I ordered another one right after finishing the first! The two ladies working were very nice and friendly. It's a small shop, but I enjoyed their selection of sauces and that they don't charge extra for the guac unlike every other place! I would definitely recommend everyone to check this place out as it's quick and delicious! More...

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Great tacos, very authentic and definitely some of the best in Charleston.  Lots of good salsa options, and they have great friendly service.

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Went here for lunch, today ordered two tacos (chicken and pulled pork). They were delicious!!  The tacos were authentic, flavorful and the salsas were clearly freshly made and spicy. I have been waiting for a place like this! No frills, good food. This place is perfect for a quick, very tasty meal. I will be returning for lunch over and over and over again! More...

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Everyone tells me how authentic their food is, and I take their word for it. I am unable to personally vouch for the authenticity,  but I do know good food, and their food is great! Tantalizingly tasty tacos, heavenly fresh salsa, and a focus on authenticity and quality. More...

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Welcomed new addition to MUSC Foodtruck Wednesday.  Fresh and authentic Mexican - absolutely delicious!  Hope they come back often!

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Thumbs up for authentic Mexican food! Found El Pincho Taco at a local brewery this Saturday night. The menu seemed worthy of ordering, as I love Mexican food. But I now see the price of 3 tacos for $11 is slightly higher than 3 tacos for $10 as indicated by another review. Went with the chipotle pollo, pibil, and chorizo. Wow, not only good flavor but no need for extra hot sauce. They had 4 hot sauces you could add, on and sample first. They blew my mouth up with heat, then the tacos did not even need it. My favorite was the pibil (pork) with habanero cabbage slaw & pickled onions. Someone next to us also had the potato medley taco and said it was their favorite. We also had the esquite, corn in a cup with cotija cheese, and it was just ok for us. The minus star was the service, as I ordered when there was no line and then sat down at the bar and waited. And waited. I had to return to ask, and appears they forgot. But I would order again, and I enjoyed it, though the husband could not handle the authentic spice level. More...

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Everything was great. Had a variety of tacos. The Mexican Street corn was amazing. It's served in a cup, not on the cob. If you see them set up, you owe it to yourself to stop by. More...

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Amazing mole! Had three tacos, chicken and pork, had both the green and red mole. Find them, it is worth it. I understand that they do catering, events, and popups. I understand they frequent the breweries in and around Charleston. At Freehouse Brewery today. So glad, great beer and great tacos. More...

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These tacos are unbelievably good. The masterminds behind El Pinchotaco are doing EVERYTHING right! Had the pleasure of running into this stand today at the first James Island Town Market. They were doing 3 tacos for $10, with your choice of meat- chorizo, pollo chipotle, asada, pierna, chorizo, and veggie options! We tried the asada, pollo chipotle, chorizo, and pierna. I seriously want to eat that asada every day for the rest of my life. It was seasoned perfectly and so flavorful. I believe the corn tortillas are handmade also, though I forgot to ask! They certainly tasted handmade and melted in your mouth. I have been largely disappointed in the Mexican food in Charleston so far, but that's over now. Track these guys down in Charleston and be prepared to have a new addiction. Put simply, El Pinchotaco, I love you. More...

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Great tacos at Low Tide brewing on Johns Island. I had carne asada and chicken: Authentic and fresh. Nice array of homemade sauces for any palate. Looking forward to seeing these guys around the farmers markets and Charleston. More...

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