Automatic Taco
147 Welborn St. at The Commons, Greenville AutomaticTaco.com
A favorite food truck turned brick-and-mortar, serving creative takes on tacos plus standout chips and guacamole, salsa, sides, and cocktails.
White Duck Taco Shop
1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 12B at Hampton Station, Greenville / 301 Airport Road at The Junction, Greenville WhiteDuckTacoShop.com
Specialty tacos in two locations with lots of outdoor seating—plus a drinks lineup that earned Best Cocktail during Greenville’s Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta.
Papi’s Tacos
300 River St., Greenville EatPapisTacos.com
A walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River—aka “food truck without wheels”—featuring handcrafted tacos and tortas bursting with authentic flavors.
Willy Taco
217 Laurens Road, Greenville WillyTaco.com
A fresh twist on Mexican fare, scratch-made and served in a fiesta atmosphere. Bonus points to these “certified greengos” for their zero-waste initiative.
Comal 864
1112 Woodside Ave., Greenville Comal864.com
This authentic Mexican-American eatery (owned by Chef Dayna Lee-Márquez, a James Beard semifinalist in 2023) offers an unmatched experience. Choose from classic Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas or the noteworthy birria grilled cheese and birria ramen.
Farmhouse Tacos
164 S. Main St., Travelers Rest FarmhouseTacos.com
A taco joint best described as the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. The creative menu is hand-crafted and locally sourced—be sure to save room for campfire s’mores
Tipsy Taco
15 Conestee Ave., Greenville TipsyTaco.net
An award-winning Tex-Mex experience offering more than twenty taco varieties. Check out one of their seven locations in Greenville and Pickens counties.
Uncle Berto’s Burritos
100 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville UncleBertosBurritos.com
A beloved brick-and-mortar that serves up “taco truck-style” tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and of course, burritos.
Cantina 76
103 N. Main St., Greenville Cantina76.com
A casual, lively restaurant known for its Mexican-inspired dishes and handcrafted margaritas. Try the surf ‘n’ turf — tender diced steak and fried wild-caught shrimp topped with sauteed onions, sweet sesame chili sauce, and cotija cheese.
KNOW SECRET: South Carolina’s oldest Mexican restaurant, El Matador in Taylors, is still one of its favorites. Hot tip: get the homemade stuffed jalapenos. 2919 Wade Hampton Blvd. | @ElMatadorSC
