YoBo Cantina Fresca

The good: the servers were attentive and nice. The taco was decent and I like the location. The bad: the worst margarita I’ve ever had. It tasted like straight up margarita mix and soda water. I think the bartender forgot to put tequila in it?? I don’t like my drinks too strong, but you should be able to taste a little bit of tequila and not all mix. I took a couple of sips and couldn’t drink it. The salsa was so bland. There are way too many Mexican type/taco places in the Charleston area that are so much better for me to be a repeat customer. I’m giving 2 stars because the waitstaff was good.

Absolutely terrible experience. Ordered takeout inside, and I was barely acknowledged. They weren’t friendly at all. I’m not picky about food or service, but at least give a half smile or use some common manners. The portions for the $15 Platos are well below average too. We went back inside and asked for more. They continued to be rude and said, “that’s the normal portion” but to their credit they gave us more chicken. The pieces of chicken in each plate were cold too..

Delicious local Mexican restaurant located in a great location shopping center. I really enjoyed the Mo burrito because the cheese was delicious and it had just enough jalapenos to be enjoyable! We will be back.

Tacos were a bit dry. Not much flavor. Margarita tasted like tap water and soda. Maybe they just had an off day. I'll give them another try somewhere down the road.

Maybe I am the 1% that travels abroad and expects a certain authenticity when I see a restaurant named with a Mexican theme but I was a little disappointed by the fact that the corn tortillas were out of the pack and not cooked on the grill nor was the steak cooked to order as those items were cold when served. I ordered 3 different styles of tacos and one was carnitas and it really was something like a shredded pork out of the can. The attached picture shows the lack of grilling on the corn tortillas. I rated 4 stars because the restaurant was clean, staff is friendly and it looks like it can be a cool place to hang out.

Food was delicious and served hot. Our waitress was welcoming and efficient as she serviced the entire restaurant. Nice setup with the cooks, bartender, and waitress all working well together. A relaxing, delicious meal!

My boyfriend and I are vegan, so coming to Charleston and seeing all the vegan options was so much fun for us. I got the tfu Platos and my boyfriend got the California burrito and we shared a double fruity Judy margarita and it was all so amazing. There was so much flavor in everything. We also got some chips and guacamole as an appetizer and it was 10/10 Thank you for having vegan options!

The restaurant staff did a great job making accommodations for me and my wheelchair. Despite being busy, the bartender came around and helped me clean food off my chair and arm after one of my fits. Thanks to Abbi for a great first Yobo Cantina experience.

YoBo hit the spot for what we were looking for! Very chill vibes, solid simple Mexican food and good drinks. We came in on a Friday (post happy hour) and immediately found a table. We ordered some of their infused margaritas off their rotating selection and loved. They were perfectly strong. For food, I ordered the Platos with steak and my boyfriend ordered a burrito (I can't remember which ‍). Both were great, filling and tasty. Prices were super fair which made the experience even better. Our drinks were $7 each and beer (Mexican specifically) is $4 each, and even more discounted during happy hour. Staff was lovely and so friendly. We cannot wait to come back. This may be our new neighborhood spot!.

Food was super taxed... $8 for a teeny ramekin of queso?! $8 for corn?! I'd like to say it was worth it, but the food was lacking in flavor for that kind of pricing if you ask me. Also who makes you pay for chips and salsa?

This small intimate fresh mex restaurant snuggled right in the heart of Windermere is a great spot for a light meal, snack or drinks. Unlike many Tex-Max spots, their ingredients are fresh and healthy so expect a different experience for your palate The tofu tortilla soup was met with high acclaim. This is a good spot

Great hours, vibe, staff and food. I'm so glad I live within walking distance. The cuisine is pretty healthy, with something for everyone and family-friendly atmosphere :)

The Mo burrito is my absolute favorite and the mason jar margaritas are the best! We enjoy YoBo often and will continue to enjoy! Always good and never disappoints!

We are not fancy people, and my husband has had good experiences with hole-in-the-wall kind of places, so we gave this a shot. In my opinion, I consider this to have been a mistake. We ordered the Santa Fe Burrito and a California burrito, both with carnitas. We also ordered the Chips and Queso & salsa and guacamole. I have to say, that's probably the worst salsa I've ever had. Ever. Overly blended, overly runny, and nothing but bland. The queso was good and the guac was milder than I make but still passable. The California burrito was OK: I'd give it a 6 out of 10. The Santa Fe, however, was spicy with an unpleasant flavor overall. If it were just me, I'd have given this place 1-1.5 stars, and most of that just for the attentiveness of one of the bartenders who served us. My husband was marginally more satisfied than me, so I've averaged our opinions into 2 stars. We aren't locals, but if we were, we still wouldn't be back.

The food was amazingly fresh, the Mason Jar margarita I had was refreshing and delicious. The staff friendly, the bartender was funny and kind. The tacos I had were delicious....the place is set in the middle of some great shopping....Rhodes Gift shop, and Rhodes dress boutique are winning stores, Earth Fair, Phillips shoes, Half moon.....plus great antique and yoga Pilates studios. Exercise, get nails done, eat a delicious lunch at YO BO, then shop at fab Windermere !! Such a winning location!!

Delicious food. We usually get the tacos and they have never disappointed. The fish and shrimp tacos are my favourites. I Like the Diablo and Mexican options. My husband's is the Shrimp Gringo and chicken gringo. The ingredients are always fresh and yummy! The vibe is warm and inviting. Each person I've interacted with has been both kind and helpful. Definitely one of my local favourites!

Strange place at the mall. No one was there during lunch time on Sunday. It was freezing cold inside with the AC fully on plus all the ceiling fans doing their part. Menu card was sticky with stains on it, I was afraid to touch it. No hot drinks at all: no tea or coffee. When the waitress saw me surprised, she said that they are a Mexican restaurant, assuming that should explain the absolute ignorance for hot beverages. To be honest, this is the very first Mexican restaurant in my life that didn't have hot beverages. And I've been to a few dozens of them including even those in Mexica. Chicken quesadilla came pretty fast and was eatable. Overall, subpar experience. Will avoid coming back.

Nice little non-traditional Mexican food cantina in a shopping center in W. Ashley. Small one-page menu with non-meat options, if that's your thing. Don't expect free chips and salsa here; ain't happening. Interesting seating along side wall with pillows for your back. Not a lot of seating, but wasn't crowded at all. Seems like a locals place, where they typically sit at the bar and chat with the staff. The appetizer nachos are yuuuge, especially for $7 (meatless); plenty for a meal. Fair amount of toppings, but I found the cheese a little thick and dry. Can add guac and sour cream for $1. Very good lunch for the price. Only real negative was a flying roach they tried to catch, but missed and he landed on the wall behind me. Manager told me to "be cool" and then ended the little monsters existence. A just end after it terrorized my waitress before coming my way.

One of my favorite places to eat. The MO burrito with jalapeño lime sauce is my favorite. Who am I kidding I'm get it every time even though I keep saying I'm gonna try something different.,.

Best burrito's around!! Great value for the quantity of food, fresh ingredients, terrific service!

I was disappointed with my overall experience here. The service was not friendly, but I will say the food service was prompt. I had the Mexican taco and Baja shrimp taco with rice and slaw. The slaw was too spicy to eat (which is saying a lot for me). The rice may have been bagged or just undercooked. Neither of the tacos had sauces on them, so they were fairly bland. So disappointed since all the reviews were so good!

bartender gripping about other customers, and then sprayed cleaner on bar and sprayed me and my drink, made me another drink that was horrible. that I paid for . not a friendly atmosphere or bar service. the cook was on point! she was the best worker!!! who gets no tips....... so sad

Food is good but the night time bartender is rude as hell. We got there around 3pm and enjoyed ourselves for the first hour with the day time bartender. We closed out with him since he took care of us and planned to open a new tab with the next bartender. She never offered us anything...drinks, food, nothing. I guess she must have heard me talking about her so she finally came over and accused me of being drunk and disorderly when in fact I was just hangry and wanted another beer. I assume as a server/bartender/sales person that you want to sell me food and drinks but she definitely made us feel unwelcome. It's a shame because we were enjoying ourselves until she came in. It was somewhat offensive that she accused me of being drunk after 2 beers but I took that in stride. It was the fact she didn't want us there that really bothered me. I don't get it. So....go for lunch but leave before 4pm because that one can't be bothered with taking care of her guests.

Yo Bo Cantina Fresca has amazing margaritas and salsas.

My vote for Best Nachos in Charleston SC... David and I have sampled many since middle school before Boy Scout meetings. Thanks Chef Lucio! Go to YoBo in Park Circle and South Windermere.

This Was My 1st time here & It started off great. Me & my friends got there around 3p we were having a great time With the staff, the food was great , drinks were cold & delicious, all was well. Then the evening Bartender came in & things went south quickly. She didn't offer any services, I know she was training a new guy, but isn't part of his training is to learn how to service EVERYONE? My Friend was getting a lil annoyed by her & he spoke on it to us...NOT HER. But maybe she or a staff member overheard him, because soon after she's accusing him of being drunk & denying service. It's funny because HE ONLY HAD 2 BEERS. So after her rudeness we decided to take our business elsewhere. In that moment I forgot my wedding invitation on the BAR. It was right there for ALL TO SEE. But when me & a friend went to get it , it was gone. None of us had it, so where did it go? We even asked if she threw it out & she denied it, we asked her to check the trash just in case & she refused to. We even asked if we could just in case someone else threw it out. Denied AGAIN. With that said, me my crew Will not come back if she's there. SN: The Male Day time Bartender was GREAT

Yo Bo was a great find in the Earth Fare shopping center. Its an even better find during weekday happy hours when a gigantic margarita in a mason jar is only $6. We shared the fish burrito in a bowl, the chicken tortilla soup and the chips and salsa. The chips and salsa are about $2.50 but come with unlimited homemade salsa which was so worth the price. The salsa was excellent. There was a haberno pineapple that was perfect. The soup was better than I expected with a ton of veggies for $4. If you want chicken, its an extra $1. However, the chicken is high quality, no antibiotic so worth it. If you come here, I highly recommend the blacked fish burrito. It was very well seasoned and paired well with all the toppings in the burrito. If you get the margarita.. get it jalepeno style for an extra punch.

Monday's special are $2.50 Taco. I ordered (2)Gringo's- salsa cruda, lettuce, jack cheese, and sour cream with shrimp. (1) Baja - red cabbage & chipotle yogurt sauce with Rojo chicken. The Baja tacos was my favorite by far. The shrimp in the gringo was a little on the fishy side. I also thought the Gringo taco lacked flavor it was a little on the bland side. The atmosphere was nice the service was ok. I think they were a little short handed. I plan to go back and try their burritos.

We've been into Yo Bo multiple times. Walked in on a Saturday just before 9 with a group of six. A lady painting a picture behind the bar told us they were closed but hours said open until 10pm. There were even a few people at the bar. That'll be our last time going to Yo Bo.

Why, why, whyyyy did Yo Bo downtown close?!?! I never got closure. I never read why, nor do i understand why, and that place was legit! I rank Yo Bo as a few steps up from Chipotle or Moe's, but marketed differently than Mex 1 and Taco Boy. I can't tell you how many times I used to stagger out of my spin class at Charleston Ride and head to Yo Bo to replenish myself with a margarita (again, way before my legitimate adulthood days). I almost cried when it closed. And now Charleston Ride is closed too. What is happening to my beloved Charleston? Ugh. So now they've set up shop in Windermere. It's just not the same. The last time I went, there was no longer the salsa bar which was like maybe a $1 up charge or something equally as cheap and was totally worth it. That pineapple jalapeño salsa was my jam. I love their Santa Fe burrito bowl, and their queso is legit. This place is more of a grab a burrito and mason jar marg and get out when you're done. I say that really because it's on the smaller size. There's no patio with fun lights or people watching. It's just not the same. The food is still great, it's just not the same experience as downtown was. They do play some good music though; Rebelution was playing when I was there recently. Into it! If you're into burritos, margaritas, and want both fast, check it out.

Yo Bo is a hidden gem West of the Ashley! I went for the first time last week, and really enjoyed it. Here's what I liked: 1) Sit and order from the table. (I'm not a fan of giving my order and paying at the register prior to sitting). 2) The Burritos! Absolutely delicious and fresh. 3) Service was excellent. Our server was very attentive. What I didn't like: 1) terrible parking in South Windemere. I got lucky this time, but am sure this is not the norm. 2) paying for chips and salsa. This should be included with the meal.

Cool little spot to grab some quick Mexican cuisine. My wife and I each had a margarita, we shared an appetizer of the chips,salsa, and quest, and each had an entree. The check was sub $50. The place has a pretty cool atmosphere. They have roughly 5 beers on tap I think and they obviously specialize in margaritas. Their house sour mix is very good and not too tart. It is a seat yourself restaurant and the service is pretty good. It seems as though they all just do everything as a staff and probably just split the tips. My wife and I would definitely return and we would also recommend. During a nice spring-fall day, there is a great path behind the restaurant to take a walk afterwards

This is my favorite lunch spot in the area. Great, fresh, Mexican food. The chips and salsa are out of this world! Great service and a really friendly environment. The restaurant is very clean. Picture is of the Santa Fe burrito Bowl with grilled shrimp. Come and enjoy :)

At first glance I was skeptical. But the meal was excellent! Could have been a bigger serving , service could have been a little better . Food was awesome ! Definitely would return .

Ahhhhh! What can I say! My favorite burrito in town resides here!! The Santa Fe!!!!! Fresh and tasty. Love the flavors. Only downside, which is beyond their control is parking if you are getting a to go order! Wish they were closer to Avondale, resulting in more parking for those of us in Rome crunches CONSTANTLY, due to work! Their margaritas are pretty good too.

I loved my food. I ate every last bite of it. I had the green kahuna and asked for it in a bowl instead of a burrito. It was full of Flavor and super fresh. The service was fast, the place was clean & the food was great. Can't asked for more than that.

Yo Bo is a new taco place in the South Windermere area. There aren't really any taco shops nearby so it's a nice addition. Most of the food is pretty healthy so it fits in nicely with the yoga studios, barre fitness, Earth Fare, etc. We stopped in to try it today. My husband had a cheese quesadilla with added chicken and a side of guac, and a taco. I had two tacos, one had shrimp and the other had tofu. Yo Bo offers grilled tofu as a meat and also offers tons of other meats as well. If you're gluten free, they have corn tortillas. First, we started off with the chips and salsa. Chips and salsa aren't free here, but you do get your choice of 2 salsa and you get free refills. They'll also let you try the other salsas when you get refills. We had the mild salsa, the black bean and corn, and the Jesse James (medium salsa), which was by far our favorite. The chips and salsa were really good, just know it costs if you're used to Mexican places where it's free. We didn't mind paying because the salsa seemed to be more premium than other Mexican joints and there were so many options. Now... this is where the menu gets confusing. The price varies depending on what meat you select (btw, grilled veggies are also under the meats category at $2... most meats are $2 but shrimp and fish are like $3). So, the base price you look at for most menu items... except tacos... is not including the meat. This confused us because my husband wondered why they charged him $2 more to add chicken to a cheese quesadilla (but the "meat" is included in the taco price- you still get to pick your choice). The menu's diversity is good, just confusing- so make sure you know what you're ordering and how it affects your bill (promise they're not overcharging, that's just what the menu said). I wish it was just a set price rather than having the "fine print" at the bottom for meat prices. Shrimp in the shrimp taco were small and there weren't too many. I've had other shrimp tacos where the shrimp were falling out of the taco, big huge shrimp too! I wonder if they are locally caught, never did find out. I added salsa to the taco to bulk it up a little. Wasn't bad, just that I've had better. Only disappointment was the guac. No taste at all in the first guac we had, and it was brown. The waitress later brought us out fresh one they'd just made and it was much better. I guess as the kitchen staff learns their way around, hopefully the guac will be more consistent. We were a little full by the time we got our replacement guac, though. Definitely has a lot of potential and we'll be back. I think I'll go with the platos next time, you get a lot more food and can roll your own tacos with it.

Charleston has no shortage of Mexican restaurants, most of which are really well done. Yo Bo, tucked into a standard strip mall, did not disappoint. I went on a Friday evening to meet a friend and sat at the bar. The beer choices were decent with some locals thrown in. We each ordered a couple tacos which came out quickly and were clearly fresh. It was a cheap and easy dinner and a convenient meeting spot for many. They didn't work hard to impress us and focused on the food, which is the way to do it.

As a girl from the Arizona desert I am always on the prowl for great mexican inspired restaurants that remind me of being back home. Luckily, I have found a few and Yo Bo Cantina is definitely at the top of list now. Having stumbled in by chance after finding refuge from the rain in West Ashley, it ended up being the best part of our rained out afternoon. The restaurant is quaint and small with not much seating but with the bar and open kitchen it opens up the space. Plus, I always appreciate when you can see the cooks in their element. The decor lends to the southwestern vibe with bull skulls and sombreros tracing the walls. The succulents were a nice touch also. We sat along the wall on their large bench and quickly ordered chips and salsa, which is only about $2.00 for unlimited servings. Their tacos are what stood out to us so that it what we ordered. I ordered two for myself, the baja with red cabbage & chipotle yogurt sauce and the Diablo with green cabbage, jalapeño-lime sauce, and cotija cheese. Both of which were absolutely phenomenal! I loved the freshness of the toppings and how well seasoned and composed each one was. I would say that service is what really needs some extra attention. Our server, although very polite, did not check on us much and left us quite thirsty before we had to ask for refills on our water that another server had to fill. Our server seemed to disappear for some time to be honest. Overall, the quality, food, and price are definitely worth coming back. They had me at tacos but I am excited to try their other dishes.

I stopped here on an impulse...ordered the "All That" burrito with steak! Wow! Great... While waiting I requested a Dark and Stormy and they actually knew what it was and had it!!! This place rocks! The place is really small, but I am in love...nothing fancy, just great Mexican food at a reasonable price...

Stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed it. We were there around 11:30 and it wasn't busy at all. Hopefully it does a good amount of business because the food is great. Chips and queso are delicious. My wife ordered the Santa Fe burrito and I had the Green Kahuna burrito with fish. Both were awesome. We will definitely be going back.

As a man from souther Arizona the idea of a great taco is something that pulls at my heart strings. Well in Yo Bo I was able to find just that. Often time outside of the southwest it's hard to find a quality taco with authentic flavor. However, in West Ashley you can get just that. Yo Bo is a tiny shop tucked away in the shopping plaza. It's easy to drive right past, it's even easy to walk right past. But once you get inside you're transported. The overall look and feel of the restaurant is somewhat of a small house feel. The decor is that of a shop in Mexico. And the food matches. Offering several varieties of tacos with everything from chicken to beef and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. The seasoning on both the chicken and steak are quite delicious. True to the flavors of Mexican cuisine. As a simple appetizer I got chips and salsa. It was clear that the salsa was not only homemade but it was fresh. It had just the right amount of heat to wake up the taste buds but not so much so that it was unbearable. The food overall is spot on for what the restaurant promises and with a low cost you couldn't ask for more.

New in town just happened into this place... amazing comfy atmosphere, great food and hospitality.....

I was visiting in Charleston with a non-vegan coworker and had dinner here, which was awesome! Service was good, and I appreciated that there was a really delicious vegan option.

Not very attentive service but food was fresh and tasty! Fun casual environment. I got the Santa Fe bowl with chicken and it was really delicious!

Wow. Today's lunch special (Friday) was the steak tacos. Probably on of the best steak tacos I've ever eaten. The tender steak could a good medium and the veggies are crisp and fresh. The Chipotle sause tops it off. Get it on flour. Comes with chips and salsa.

I would of given it five stars for the meal I had but my wife was not happy with her meal at all so I took that into account. The dinning area is casual and presented nicely. I had the carnitas plate which came with guacamole, tomato salsa, lettuce, slaw and cheese. The carnitas was the best I've tasted! I had a side of Mexican corn and it was fresh and crisp. I am not a huge fan of Mexican food but my wife is. Wouldn't you know that I finally found a place I would go back to and my wife won't return! Oh well, guess I will go back on my own.

Food is a good combination of price and taste. Mainly tacos and burritos. Good options on the drinks. Place does not have a lot of seats and they do not take reservations. A little loud because of the small place and a lot of people.

Not exactly real Mexican food and lackluster service. When told to sit where we like we picked the first table near the front which we quickly noticed was icky sticky. We asked for it to be wiped down and the server dismissively said nobody had sat there all day. She brought a rag and did a couple quick swipes over the table top which did little to cut the sticky residue all over. My husband ordered a steak burrito and i ordered a baja fish taco. After watching the solemn faced cook in the open style kitchen send out orders for about fifteen minutes our waitress went in to the kitchen area to assmble my taco apparently. While i sat there i noticed how dirty looking the ceiling and lighting above the kitchen were. Chunks of dust hung from the ceiling tiles. When the chef finally finished my husbands steak burrito and our food was delivered we were not impressed. The amount of fish in my taco was skimpy and it was rather bland. My husband found the burrito filling but noted it was nowhere near as good as a Chipotle burrito. We had been anxious to try somewhere new but as we have often found since living in the South, decent Mexican food is hard to come by. We will keep searching.

Our first time at Yo Bo and it was fantastic! The atmosphere was very casual and fun. The place is very cute and eclectic. The service was great- and so was the food! We will definitely be back!

Stopped by with some friends and we enjoyed it pretty well! Pretty good range of their menu and their service was nice and fast. Good local place for Mexican

I love this place SO much. My favorite employees ever, and the food and margs are amazing. However, it is SO EFFING hot all the time. Please turn on the ac, for the love of god.

Really surprised about how good this was. Found out it was a local chain but will definitely stop again when in the area

Mike, the server, was amazing! Attentive, friendly and helpful with the menu. food is fresh and the margaritas are strong! Yobo is the best Mexican restaurant on James island most definitely.

Don't judge this book by its cover. Really good food. Started off with nachos. Delicious!!! Ordered Diablo chicken tacos. So very good. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Yo Bo is always a solid. We used to go all the time when it was downtown so I was so excited when they opened in South Windermere. This is one of our go to lunch spots. I love their chips and queso and the mason jar margaritas are so good and refreshing. The queso is thick and creamy not watery which I love. We went here for lunch the other day and I ordered a quesadilla with grilled chicken, it was delicious and cheesy. Definitely would recommend.

My waitress who serve me one margarita and, I was unable to tip her because I did not have cash and I was rushing to a function. Came out and confronted me and asked me, was there anything wrong with the service?. I said no. I was kind of perplexed at her question. She then says to me, you come here all the time and you don't tip!!!!She is always very hostile when she serves you, never agreed to pleasantly, has an attitude which says, you can leave if you want I don't care. I will never go to this yo bo location again. You cannot come out and attacked verbally your customers, and then say tip me! I have never had this happen to me before. This is terrible I feel like an unwelcome guest. I will not ever recommend this you're about to anyone and by the way I have come here constantly tipping other waiters and bartenders who are much more pleasant than her. The food is very good but this particular bartender, blonde and punchy and ready for a fight just turned me away!!!

From the moment I walked in this place it was not what I was expecting. I guess I was expecting a burrito joint vibe. This was way more hip! Cool pillows on the bench, funky pops of colors. The waitresses seemed extremely laid back. The ingredients were really fresh! Their chips and salsa were really tasty. My burrito bowl was really good and extremely filling. My boyfriend's burrito was great as well. Overall a very satisfying last minute dinner!