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We had such a great experience at bartaco! We tried a variety of tacos along with the chips and guac, and everything was delicious. The duck taco was the standout—absolutely incredible and a must-try. The service was just as impressive—attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. For King Street, the prices were surprisingly reasonable, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area!

I have to rave about the bartender service from “Andres”! He absolutely made my night! What an incredible guy—always sporting a smile and ready to help. He recommended some fantastic drinks, and let me tell you, they were so fresh and delicious that I couldn’t resist going back for more than three! And the tacos? Simply out of this world! Everything was bursting with flavor. If you're looking for a great place to hang out, this is it! You definitely don’t want to miss it!

We were in-town for a girls weekend and looking for great tacos & margs for lunch! I have been to the one in Tampa numerous times so I knew this would be a great choice. The staff was awesome and we felt welcomed as soon as we walked in. Got the regular marg, guacamole, street corn, and the chili-lime taco.

Really great food and atmosphere. Only knocked down on food as the wife's pastor taco was very fatty. With that said. The rest was amazing, the ribeye, the crispy chicken, chicken Verde. All amazing. I did try rhe lobster. And it was so different. The rest had strong citrus and spice flavors, the lobster was all about the butter. Amazing. Throw that into the mix. Great kids meal also for those with littles.

The front of the house staff was great. What I didn’t like was that I received less than expected for a 14$ margarita. Very disappointing. The falafel taco was burnt two times and if it wasn’t for the waitress telling the cooks how to cook it right it, likely would have come out burnt again. Good thing is that it was the best taco I had there. That doesn’t say much though. I am less than impressed with the food. I expected more for the price and likely will not visit again.

What a cool place in Charleston - we had to go twice in the same day! Drinks are too good, service was absolutely amazing and the vibe is just so cool.

A favorite meal on our trip to Charleston!!! We were ahead of the dinner rush. The restaurant has vibes - loved the decor!! Great location and delicious food! We had a superb server that took great care of us plus gave us a paper with her recommendations for our first visit to the area. We were glad they were very knowledgable about gluten free options and the food was flavorful and filling!

This restaurant was our first stop after arriving in Charleston. Here we met Derek, who is an absolutely amazing manager! He has excellent charisma and customer service. Our actual server was very kind, too. We had a large party, and she did a great job at handling that. All of our orders were correct, the food and drinks were perfect, and we were taken care of the entire night! There are also some nice vegetarian options here.

Two reviews in one!!! 1-Star Rating: Catering was awful to work with. Poor communication, and overcharged our group. I was relying on their expertise as I had never been to a Bartaco location or the Charleston area. It was hard to get clear information, and then the recommended minimum was $150 more than it needed be for a small group of 8 people. 5-Star Rating: The day of staff were fantastic!! The food was very good and ready right when we needed it! Duck Tacos, Pork Belly Tacos and the Plantains were a hit! Oh, and the Churros! The managers (DJ and night manager, who I can't remember his name :( ) were helpful, and accommodating. Thank you for making the night great, even with the frustrations with the catering department.

Had an amazing meal, experience and all around good time at bar taco on Friday night. The place has a great vibe as soon as you walk in, great location right off King St. I have been to the one in Orlando and felt like the King St one was just as good if not better. For starters you must try the taco teaser, so good I'm a sucker for anything with plantains and quac! I heard that all of the juices they use are freshly squeezed so I tried the lime - margarita We tried a bunch of amazing tacos I would highly recommend the pork belly, carnitas, ahi tuna and sesame rib-eye. I also went with the ahi tuna crispy rice bowl, it was so fresh and who doesn't like crispy rice! And for the dessert, we went with all 3: churros, tres leches and the key lime in a jar - all were so good! If you're looking for a great restaurant with great service to enjoy with friends and try a bunch of amazing dishes, bar taco is your spot!

Wow! This place is amazing!! Came here with two very close friends to fill our tummy's before a night out to town! Wonderful service, I really appreciate the card raiding system to call attention to the server instead of trying to wave them down. As soon as we placed our card on the holder, our server would come to our table. Great ambiance! I love the boho/Tulum vibes in here with the warm lighting. On a nice day I've seen that they open the front doors barn style to get a nice breeze in, also a great vibe. I will have to come back then. Not only was service and ambiance an 11/10 THE FOOD IS SO GOOD AND CHEAP. Seriously love this place so much (mind you this was my first time actually dining here lol) tacos are about $4 each and my friends and I got different a mix of everything to try out. Amongst the appetizers: the kale Caesar salad was small but so very tasty, cucumber salad was very fresh and yummy, and the tuna poke was super flavorful and also had a fresh taste(btw whatever the dressing they use for it is amazing, we ended up using the rest of the juice as an additional salsa for our tacos LOL). The guacamole was good but not too memorable, a classic snack and not spicy. LOVE IT HERE. Will be back :D

Last Sunday I celebrated a social occasion at bartaco in Charleston, The experience and service was so amazing I had to come write a review. The atmosphere was incredible, coastal, airy, and relaxed, but still buzzing with energy. It set the perfect backdrop for the night. Our server, Sophia, was phenomenal she's attentive, warm, and genuinely engaged with our table. She made sure everything flowed smoothly and went out of her way to make the evening feel special. When we mentioned we were celebrating, the team added thoughtful touches that truly elevated the experience. And I have to say, Derek, the closing manager, has an amazing personality his energy and professionalism left a lasting impression. Now, about the food everything we ordered was delicious, but the real standout was the pork belly tacos. Perfectly tender, packed with flavor, and cooked to absolute perfection. They were hands down the highlight of the meal.

Food was good. Atmosphere was fun. But there was confusion on when they bring out the tacos. They put several in a tray instead of each person as in getting their own tray you share but they never said that so my food was given to someone else. Food didn't even all come out at the same time and they forgot my street corn (which was very flavorful). Strange experience.

Great establishment! DJ the General Manager is a Gentleman and true operator! Food was amazing, quality was high, prices were fair and I highly recommend this Place! Thanks DJ for the Taco Coins!

Popped in for a quick lunch & really enjoyed ourselves. Our cocktails took a hot minute, but we could see they were being crafted with care & it was worth the wait. It was very busy, so we ended up sitting at some family style tables served by the bar. Some confusion about how & where to order, but we figured it out.

Love the menu options and the flavor combos here. Dine in or to go has great options and travels well. The service is consistent and the order progressively is a nice feature. Combine the whole table or split the tab. Love the fun vibes Bartaco has to offer. The Rice bowl is always a favorite and the pineapple with the little Tajin kick is a tasty treat. The simple chicken and rice taco is even a solid option here. Glad to try the tasty tamale too!

Maybe the name mashup (bar + taco) is why I feel like this place is having a perpetual identity crisis. On the one hand, it is a bar. And it is loud, and packed, and fast moving. On the other, it is a taco spot with various small tacos. Now, bars and tacos go well together; however, in the 3 times I have visited this post it is just OK with a side of confusion. If you give it a try on weekends, please call ahead to place yourself in line. And make sure you have your phone with you to use the QR code menu for ordering. Unless you want to order from a server. Yet another point of confusion. And, my review is really neither about the bar nor the tacos...

Haven't been to a BarTaco until now. I love how the service is set up with the little "cards" to show you are ready and the survey-style ordering options. Tacos are small and perfect for a quick bite or bigger snack. The guacamole was so fresh! Super nice place!

Worth the wait. Sat at two tables downstairs to accommodate our party of 11. Paper/QR menus that can be done with a waiter or all online. Can order as a group to share or individually. Only issue is food comes out as ready so some duos had food versus others nothing. No fault of theirs it is the way we ordered. Tacos, Non tacos, rice bowls, street corn to name a few. We had quac and chips, steak, chicken and pork tacos, all delicious. My favorite was the chicken tortilla soup. Amazing. Enjoy!

yes yes yes!!! bartaco was so insanely good, such amazing flavors packed in small tacos. GREAT prices for great food!! I got the cauliflower taco, shrimp taco and the elote; SO GOOD holy smokes, especially that shrimp taco wowowowow. Our server was also so nice and so was other staff and the inside was so nice and a great vibe overall. i will DEFINITELY be back!!

Stopped in for High tide, the staff was great . I ordered some small bites " emphasis on small" . The food has tones of flavor and that makes up for the small sizes. I just wanted something light. I have been before and will come back again. If you've never been you are missing out.

This place is very laid back, downtown Charleston summer buzzing, eclectic and gluten friendly hidden gem kinda place with the most delicious tacos and drinks that I've "never" had! The wait staff was very knowledgeable about what they offered for our memorable bites and recommending their signature Spicy Margarita - OMG, Yes! Highly recommend and will be going again!

The food is delicious here, any weekend day you'll see a line out the door. I think it's because of the wide range in menu! I really hope that they work on their efficiency with large crowds, the last few times I've gone ill wait at the bar for my table and the wait has been longer than the estimation by 20 min and there are tables open. It may be because of being short staffed. My food and drink highlights are the green margarita, the steak bowl, and the elote! I'll be back, it's a great place to bring family who is visiting.

Bartaco - the restaurant you've come to know in most major cities that has great margs, great tacos and amazing vibes. This location met the standard. Late night munchies after some expensive restaurant that didn't quite meet expectations. Bartaco provided what I was looking for and was a great night cap, tacos included.

What I ordered: Spicy Margarita, plantains, summer duo (lobster taco and a ribeye taco) and the ahi crispy bowl. The spicy Margarita was so good, probably one of my favorites. My only complaint was that it needed a touch more tequila. The plantains or a recommendation from one of the bartenders and I highly recommend the jalapeño ranch is drinkable it's so good. The lobster taco tasted like it was soaked in fake butter, but the ribeye taco was good. The real show stopper was the Ahi tuna with crispy rice. I'd order that again any day. The service here was frustrating. I got helped immediately when I sat down at the bar, we ordered drinks and looked over the menu getting help from the bartenders. When we finally figured out what we wanted, the piece of paper sat on the bar waiting to be taken. The order was taken from a piece of paper that we filled out, and I'm assuming input into the system. We finished our drinks and we're ready for round two. I looked at the clock noticing it was 730, an hour before happy hour started. Someone sat down next to us, I assume who worked there and was off that day and asked if I had been busy to which the bartender responded "no". Meanwhile, my water, glass and my cocktail were empty. They remained empty for 35 minutes and our food never came out in that time. When we were finally able to get their attention she went to look at the order and sure enough came back with it, which tells me that it was likely sitting under a heat lamp. I was really unimpressed with the service. The ambience is cute, there's a fair amount of our seating . The bathroom had no paper towels in the one I went in to.

Cool place with tons of different tequilas. I haven't tried the food. I love the lighting and the exposed ceiling.

This place is very cute. Make sure to get a reservation. Even with that, the service can be kind of slow. I enjoyed the red sangria and the margaritas. The chips, salsa, and guacamole at the table were fresh. This isn't your typical salsa. They also have three bottles on the table as well. The server recommended 3 to 5 tacos and I agree. The portion sizes are small to medium sized tacos. I absolutely loved the Baja fish and roasted duck tacos. And I loved even more that they had so many gluten-free options. Fun place to check out!

while I don't love bar taco in Atlanta, this one was so much better. We went on a Saturday night and grabbed the last two spots at the bar. Atlanta serves all ice with little margarita. This place made it exactly as I requested. Light on the ice. Heavy on the salt. And super spicy. It was an amazing margarita. Now I don't love the food. Crappy chips and no cheese dip. The tacos are decent but nothing crazy.

Loved it! We were in Charleston a couple of weeks ago. We ate at a lot of restaurants but we still went back to Bartaco 3 times! Awesome staff! We especially loved Jo Jo! She's the best and she kept us coming back. Margaritas are so yummy and so fresh, they actually squeezed the limes as they made the drinks. Food is really good too! The Pork Belly taco is the BEST!! Also loved the Guac and chips. We got them on every trip there. We will definitely be going back on our next trip to Charleston!

Our visit to Bartaco was better than we could have imagined! The food was phenomenal, but even more importantly the service was unforgettable. Gabriel was our server and we also had Casey and Dereck check in on us. We hi go to recommend the Pork Belly Tacos, Verde Sala, and the Margaritas! Definitely visit if you're considering! Amazing price for food!

Love the atmosphere and conveniently located on King Street where all the shops and local merchants are. Not your typical Mexican food establishment. Bartaco can be found in several other locations including Jacksonville, Atlanta, Nashville and Washington DC. A look at the menu and you will see very different ingredients are included in each taco. Beware the tacos are small so don't be afraid to order a couple at least as well as try other items. The sides are interesting also~ don't forget the cocktails, beers and tequilas! Service is friendly and efficient. Attention to detail ensuring everyone is happy and satisfied and enjoying their experience. The host roams around and stops at tables to make sure everything is up to your expectation. Beautiful interior and mood lighting throughout the main floor and there is an upper level for overflow patrons as it does get busy on the weekends. An additional cocktail lounge is available upstairs as well.

Food and drinks are good and original. Chill place in a nice location. Closes at 11 on week days, midnight on weekends

Food was okay. Nothing to rave about. The style of service is a bit odd here- I find the ordering through QR codes to be extremely frustrating. It took over 20 minutes to get my Corona and I had to keep asking different servers about it but no one seemed to know what I was talking about due to the strange system of placing orders. I think I will give it another chance and try something different next time in hopes of improvement.

Enjoyed a Talent competition at Theater 99. And stopped into Bartaco. Nice decor. Plenty of room & more Upstairs. First time! LOVIN it! We started with tequila shots!! Delicious everything! Soup, pineapple to die for, ahi tuna with crispy rice bowl, lobster esquites, spicy cucumber salad, tacos and had to end it with TRES LECHES AMAZING! Thanks for the recommendation BROOKIE. My only dislike was the oyster taco (when you have access to fresh oysters you settle for nothing less). Service was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed!

This place was really fun to go to when I was here visiting friends out of town I definitely said the tacos are a five out of five they were definitely fire I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the ambience. It was super fun and there was just something about it that I really did enjoy somewhat noisy, but the four of us still were able to have a conversation. The thing I didn't like and why it loses a star is, I really hated the way the service was done. I really hate the QR codes and it made it very difficult to know what was happening with our food and when it was coming out, I think that if they got rid of this and just went back to what waiter and waitresses do I think that would make service feel a lot better and not so confusing. I really didn't like this whole put your menu up put your menu down and it felt sort of like you were at a weird cafeteria, but it was a sitdown cafeteria. I don't know. It just wasn't for me in the sense of service and I would've just preferred if I could've just had a waitress and ordered like I normally would rather than having to do the whole thing on a QR code Was just rather confusing

Great casual lunch spot! We were in need of something quick and easy and stumbled upon Bartaco while walking King St. Overall a good experience! Food was decent - nothing insane but not bad whatsoever. The servers were kind and friendly albeit a little slow but it was busy. The salsa and guacamole dip trio was a great starter. I had the lunch combo of the shrimp bowl and salad. Again, nothing to write home about but it was a solid lunch. The watermelon Margarita was great and the Tequila flight was quite good especially the Anejo! Would definitely come back for a quick cheap bite.

I always enjoy bartaco it's a good choice for tavos. It's definitely the best that I've had in South Carolina but not the best I've had anywhere. I appreciate that everything tastes real fresh and they will make virgin margaritas. The service is always been decent and the ambience is lively, but not overwhelming. I definitely recommend giving it a try.

The atmosphere and overall aesthetic of Bartaco are absolutely stunning. However, I found the portion sizes and pricing to be disappointing. Our total came to $45 for two drinks and one crispy bowl, including tip. While the food was delicious and well-prepared, we expected larger portions. I was really craving a taco, but after seeing the small sizes/portions of the ones at the neighboring table, I had my doubts and went elsewhere.

We tried the Pork Belly Crispy Rice bowl. OMG you've got to get it. Hands down the best thing on the menu. We ordered the chicken taco and the mushroom tacos which were both delicious. The sesame ribeye taco was okay but not my favorite out of the three. The green margarita is really good. The have one of my favorite tequilas Lalo, so I usually order it made with that. Hunter is a favorite bartender there so be sure to go check it out.

This place has the potential to be great. The ambiance is awesome, it's got a great party-vibe, and I can tell it would be a fabulous place to come hang out with friends. But it runs into the problem of being 'too vibey' as well. The people at front were very friendly, but didn't explain the process well for a newcomer. We couldn't tell if we were going to be served, if we went up to the counter and ordered, so I had to go ask after sitting there for 5-10 minutes with no service. Apparently we were at the one communal table at the bar and while the host told us someone would be over soon to clean it off, nobody came over until I asked, and that's what I had to ask about how to get service. Not necessarily their problem, but if they took an extra 30 seconds to explain beforehand, you'd probably have less frustrated customers like we were. But the food was really good, worth the wait. The prices were also really good, and I'd like to try this place again sometime. I just won't go when I'm super hungry! Edit: The business owner replied and said they would use this review for further training of the staff. While I'm from out of state and won't have a chance to re-visit anytime soon, i appreciate the initiative and hope it will help future customers.

Came in for dinner, and we were told there would be a short 15 minute wait. Thinking nothing of it, we walked over to the bar to order a drink. The first sign of trouble was the $16 margaritas. While yes, they're made fresh, dude, it's a 16 dollar margarita. So as the 15 minute wait expanded into a 30 minute wait and beyond, I noticed the tacos going to all the patrons were very small. By the time we were creeping up on an hour's wait, we decided to cut our losses and go find dinner somewhere else.

Went here on a whim & had a great time! My girlfriend & I are from San Antonio & we have to admit they had probably the best margaritas we've ever had (or at least top 3)! We had sesame ribeye tacos & chips and guacamole which were both really good! Our bartender was Will & he was very friendly and attentive, a very nice dude! We would definitely be back!!

Amazing food. Stellar service. Fantastic drinks. Kids menu is varied and diverse. Love the guacamole and margaritas.

We had quite a disappointing experience at Bartaco. It's frustrating when a place with a nice ambiance doesn't deliver on food or service. Tiny tacos with subpar ingredients, soggy dishes (didn't even finish my ahi tuna and crispy rice as it was soaked in Thai basil vinaigrette and soy sauce), and dry chicken tacos definitely don't live up to the hype one expects from a higher-end casual spot. Combine that with a dirty water glass and poor service due to understaffing, and it's understandable why we wouldn't be eager to return. At least the guacamole and salsa verde offered a small redeeming factor.

We've had Bartaco in Boston Seaport a couple times, and the Fish tacos are always amazing. In Charleston, the size of the fish varied alot, and was generally smaller than Boston. They are still good, but I cant give it 5 stars if I compare to Boston. The Cechive was excellent, but spicy. Like real spicy, but addictively so. A nice spot for a quick lunch. The online ordering and checkout makes this place a breeze.

Excellent service and solid good food. Vegetarian offerings are excellent. Derek and Gavin were very helpful and offered outstanding service. We had small Guacamole, solid choice with lots of guacamole, not that 'essence' crap with mainly tomato and onion. Street corn was great, tacos a solid 7 out of 10. I really loved the Mediterranean bowl and cocktails. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juice.

Always a solid go to choice for me. The vibe is always high in here and the drinks are absolutely delicious. Sometimes the wait is a little ridiculous! All the apps and tacos are so good though. I love that they offer raw tuna and ceviche. If a place has those two things I am already in love. Staff is always quick and helpful! Definitely a place to go if you can't compromise, they have something to make everyone happy. Kind of a weird comment to add but their bathrooms are really awesome! Super clean and big. Oh, and you have to try the side of fried plantains are delicious- they come with a dilly dipping sauce and are blackened and sweet on the outside!

What a gorgeous space! The most beautiful bartaco I've ever visited, and I've been to quite a few, King Street takes the cake. Service is friendly. Managers are outstanding. Casey and Dom are like Tango & Cash, an unlikely pair but get the job done. So what to order? Everything! Seriously, you will not go wrong. But whatever you order you must pair it with a house marg, half salt. That is the quintessential experience. King me...

This place has become one of my favorite restaurants, especially on a gorgeous spring day. Don't be fooled by its simple exterior. Or, if you are lucky, maybe they have rolled open the whole front wall and given you a peek inside. First tip, go to the website before you head downtown. They have an easy "add me to your waitlist" option that I have always taken advantage of, especially after reading some earlier reviews on Yelp. We had dinner there on a busy Saturday night, with college graduations and Mother's Day around the corner. However, because of adding ourselves ahead of time, we basically walked right into a table. Also, with their pretty inventive order style, we got to choose the pace of our dinner. Each table has a QR code. You add yourself and your guests to your table, and everyone can order either on their own or as a group. It makes it super simple to order exactly what you want, when you want it. This goes for drinks, apps, and the whole menu. This also makes paying the bill super easy and quick. The food is outstanding. Great flavor combinations and a good variety of combinations. On Saturday, our absolute favorite was the baha fish taco. The batter had amazing crunch and delicious seasoning. Oor other standouts include the Tuna tataco, the duck birra, and of course the guacamole! We also love the three table side sauces in the condiment caddie. My advice: taste a little bit of each one, as they have distinctly different flavors. And some HEAT. Staff is super friendly and work as a team. You have a main point person but you'll have different runners throughout your dining experience. I've also heard their bar can make a killer cocktail. I'm not surprised as the front half of the building is dedicated to the beautiful bar. I personally love that my Arnold Palmer is served by the carafe. It is fresh brewed tea and wonderfully refreshing. Can't wait to come again soon.

Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Great place to stop when on king street shopping. Always go to Kings street shopping the first Sunday of every month. This is a great addition to our new favorites

Cool places for margs and maybe a snack for a few bites of a taco. Not huge portions unless you order a lot. The guac came with cooked tortillas whole, instead of chips which I feel we got way less that way. It was a cute spot. Great service!

It says online they are dog friendly and went all the way there and they are not. That's all, just needed the characters.

Bartaco is a fun hip place right on king street! We only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. I really enjoyed their drinks and appetizers. We ordered the small dip trio for 3 people and it was the perfect amount! They will give you more chips if you ask, too. I loved the different flavors of the rojo and verde salsas, and they had a bit of a kick to them too. The spicy margarita was actually spicy! It was really good. Now the part I didn't like: the tacos. They were SO TINY. I've never seen tacos so small AND they were like $4 each. For a full meal, you would probably need 5 tacos. The fish was disappointing to say the least. It was the teeniest piece of fried fish and it was more breading than fish. So, I would come back here for drinks and apps but not for dinner.

We were looking for something near our hotel when we happened upon Bar taco on King street. From the moment t we stepped in, we were welcome by a very hospitable hostess. We were quickly seated and met by our server Katy. She was so kind, knowledgeable and wonderful. The food was amazing. Guac was excellent. Pork belly tacos and ahi tuna tacos were a hit. Derrick the FOH manager was a pleasure to meet. We also met Javier from the kitchen. What an incredible memorable experience. From the ambience, to the food, and one of the best teams Ive ever met at a restaurant. Thank you

Our experience at Bartaco was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server Julia was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the menu, which made ordering a breeze. The manager was attentive, full of energy, and truly made us feel welcome. Great service, great vibes!

This is not Tex mex. Very cool environment. Everything is fresh. The staff are very nice and fun to hang with. Food was great. The best pork belly taco ever! Derrick is very helpful and fun to be with! Sorry for the broke glass. Not my fault , my wife.

Excellent customer service, decor and atmosphere is fun! Hostess was friendly and sat me immediately after a long day of work with no food I forgot the Bar Taco ordering process but had the kindest server. Didn't get my servers name but she was probably the only server working on a Thursday afternoon and is a Rockstar! Started with a glass of sangria, chips and spicy salsa. Spicy salsa is the way to go and compliment the sangria. Ordered 2 tacos 1 ribeye and should have ordered second, chili lime shrimp taco and black beans, perfect meal. Even got an extra glass of sangria. Highly recommend this place and promote the server she's awesome!