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Downtown Charleston

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Hours & Location

217 Huger Street,
Charleston, SC 29403
843.789.3333

Sunday - Thursday, 11am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10pm

Daily Happy Hour, 3 – 6pm

Our Story

Open since 2009, Taco Boy Downtown Charleston presents a colorfully rustic den full of authentic Mexican folk art, as well as a spacious outdoor dining and lawn area that’s perfect for parties large and small. Warm nights bring outdoor DJs and dance parties, while festive events occur year-round that support our charitable partners. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome for outdoor dining. Ample parking is available.

Menus

    Small Plates

    • SCRATCH-MADE GUACAMOLE / 15

      fresh avocado, salsa cruda, lime

      vegan

    • Wings

      6 crispy chicken wings served with chipotle ranch

      dry rubbed: blend of seasonings & brown sugar / 12

      elote: tossed with chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, lime / 14

      danger sauce: hot / 13

    • Mexican Street Corn Dip / 12

      vegetarian

    • Chips & Queso / 10

      add: ground beef +2

      vegetarian

    • TRIO OF SALSAS / 10

      roja, creamy avocado, verde

      vegetarian

    • TACO BOY APPETIZER TRIO / 16

      queso, guacamole, salsa roja

      vegetarian

    • TAQUITOS / 10

      crispy corn tortillas, tinga chicken, cotija cheese, green chile sauce, salsa cruda, crema

    • Queso Fries / 9

      sidewinder fries, queso, pickled jalapeños

      add: ground beef or guac +2

      vegetarian

    • NACHOS / 13

      choice of black or refried beans, queso, guacamole, lettuce, salsa cruda, crema, green onions

      select your protein:

      southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan) +5, ground beef +4, carnitas +6, grilled or crispy chicken +6, tinga chicken +6

      birria +6, carne asada +7, grilled or crispy shrimp, grilled mahi +6

    Salads

    • MEXICAN CAESAR SALAD / 11

      romaine, roasted corn, cotija cheese, toasted pepitas, breadcrumbs, caesar-lime dressing

      vegetarian

    • TACO BOY SALAD / 12

      mixed greens, avocado, bell peppers, roasted corn, queso fresco, salsa cruda, corn tortilla strips, chipotle ranch dressing or cilantro-lime vinaigrette

      vegetarian

    • Add-Ons

      select your protein:

      southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan) +5, ground beef +4, carnitas +6, grilled or crispy chicken +6, tinga chicken +6

      birria +6, carne asada +7, grilled or crispy shrimp, grilled mahi +6

    Tacos & Platters

    choose 2 tacos for $15 or 3 tacos for $20
    served with rice & beans
    tortilla choices: corn, flour, (lettuce wrap *vegan* +1)

    • Crispy Avocado / 6

      crispy avocado, rainbow slaw, thai chile sauce, green onion

      vegan

    • Carnitas / 6

      braised pork, queso fresco, pickled red onions, green chile sauce, cilantro

    • Kimchi Beef / 6

      steak, korean bbq sauce, kimchi, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro

    • Tinga / 6

      tinga chicken, cotija cheese, pickled red onions, cilantro

    • Chicken, Bacon, Ranch / 6

      grilled chicken, crispy smoked bacon, spring mix, chipotle ranch

    • Birria / 7

      braised birria-style beef, mexican cheeses, onions, cilantro, consommé

    • Grilled Fish / 6

      mahi, spring mix, cilantro dijon, salsa cruda

    • Carne Asada / 7

      steak, green chile sauce, salsa cruda

    • Firecracker / 6

      crispy shrimp or southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan), rainbow slaw, firecracker sauce, cilantro

    • Americano / 5

      seasoned ground beef, mexican cheeses, lettuce, salsa cruda
      (sub crispy corn shell)

    • Baja / 6

      crispy shrimp or mahi, rainbow slaw, chipotle aioli, cilantro

    • Grilled Shrimp / 6

      rainbow slaw, queso fresco, salsa cruda, green onions, chipotle aioli

    • Tijuana Hot Dog Taco / 6

      all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon, chipotle aioli, salsa cruda, pickled jalapeños

    • Crispy Chicken / 6

      rainbow slaw, green chile sauce, chipotle bbq sauce, green onions

    More than Tacos

    • Rice Bowl / 13

      black beans (vegan) or refried beans, mexican rice, roasted corn, avocado, rainbow slaw, queso fresco, roasted pepitas, salsa cruda, green chile sauce or roasted tomato salsa

      vegetarian

    • Burrito / 12

      black beans (vegan) or refried beans, mexican rice, mexican cheeses, lettuce, salsa cruda, crema

      always extra guac: add guac (vegan) +2

      make it a california burrito: add sidewinder fries +2

      vegetarian

    • Add-Ons

      select your protein:

      southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan) +5, ground beef +4, carnitas +6, grilled or crispy chicken +6, tinga chicken +6

      birria +6, carne asada +7, grilled or crispy shrimp, grilled mahi +6

    Quesadillas

    served with guacamole & crema

    • Classic Cheese / 10

      mexican cheeses + add-ons:
      southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan) +5, grilled or crispy chicken +6, carne asada +7, grilled or crispy shrimp +7
      add: salsa cruda (vegan) +2

      vegetarian

    • Veggie / 14

      mexican cheeses, black beans (vegan), roasted corn, southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan), onions, poblano

      vegetarian

    • Tinga Chicken / 16

      mexican cheeses, pickled red onions, chipotle ranch

    • QUESABIRRIA / 17

      mexican cheeses, braised birria-style beef, onions, cilantro, consommé

    Sides

    • MEXICAN RICE / 4

      vegan

    • BLACK BEANS / 4

      vegan

    • Sidewinder Fries / 4

      vegan

    • STREET CORN / 6

      order on or off the cob!

      vegetarian

    • Guacamole / 5

      vegan

    • REFRIED BEANS / 4

    • SIDE SALAD / 4

      vegan

    Desserts

    • CHURROS / 8

      pistachio sugar, bourbon vanilla whipped cream, dulce de leche

      vegetarian

    • TRES LECHES / 8

      three-milks, brandy-infused, sponge cake, whipped cream, cinnamon

      vegetarian

    Happy Hour

    every day 3-6pm
    see our menu for rotating selections

    Attention to our guests with allergies or dietary preferences: We're committed to meeting your needs. Please note, despite our best efforts, cross-contamination can occur. Dishes could come into contact with allergens like dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish. Crispy and fried offerings are prepared in soybean oil. 

    Kindly be aware that a 3% processing fee applies to all credit card payments. This fee does not apply to debit card transactions. An automatic gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of eight or more. Thank you for choosing Taco Boy!

    Taco Boy's Own Contigo Lager / 8

    in our search for the best local mexican-style lager, we teamed up with our friends at munkle brewing co. in charleston to develop an original brew especially for taco boy

    Draft Beers

    • PACIFICO / 6

    • Dos Equis Lager • Ambar / 6

    • Modelo Especial / 6

    • PBR / 4

    Bottles & Cans

    • Tecate / 5

    • BUD LIGHT / 5

    • Miller Lite / 5

    • MICHELOB ULTRA / 6

    • MODELO NEGRA / 6

    • Corona • Corona Light / 6

    • Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing / 7

    • Athletic Brewing Co. (Non-Alcoholic) / 6

      mexican-style copper

    Wine

    • Cans / 9

      white
      red
      bubbly

    Beverages

    • Topo Chico / 4

    • Jarritos Soda / 4

    • Mexican Coke / 4

    • Lemonade / 3

    • Sodas / 3

    • Iced Tea / 3

    • Agua Fresca / 5

      rotating flavors of fresh fruit, lime, water, agave

    • Suéro Serum / 5

      mexico's hangover cure

    Cold Margs & Cocktails

    MAKE IT A PITCHER!
    serves 6
    pitchers need 2 guests (or more) to pour

    • Casa or Casa Frozen / 10 • 50

      the classic: tequila blanco, triple sec, organic lime juice, orange juice, splash of simple, salt

      add a flavor: strawberry, pineapple-passion fruit, mango + $1

      tequila tuesday: $5 casa margs every tuesday!

    • Cadillac / 12 • 60

      casa margarita topped with grand marnier floater

    • Skinny Casa / 11 • 55

      lighter version of the casa margarita, organic lime juice, splash of orange juice, agave, salt

    • Spicy Margarita / 12 • 60

      tequila blanco infused with hot peppers, triple sec, agave, organic lime juice, salt

    • Tito-Rita / 12 • 60

      tito’s vodka, house made sour mix, tajín rim

      add a flavor: strawberry, pineapple-passion fruit, mango + $1

    • Pineapple Margarita / 12 • 60

      pineapple-infused tequila, cinnamon, vanilla, organic lime juice, splash of orange juice, agave, salt

    • Blood Orange Margarita / 13 • 65

      lunazul reposado, triple sec, blood orange, organic lime juice, agave, agave worm salt

    • Frozen Screwdriver / 10

      taco boy classic, vodka, fresh orange juice

      every sunday: $5 frozen screwdrivers!

    • Mexican Ashtray + Shot / 10

      tecate with valentina, tajín rim + lunazul blanco shot

    • Tropical Frozen Margaritas / 11 • 55

      3 options to choose from:
      mango + salt
      strawberry + salt
      pineapple-passion fruit + tajín

    • See Our Happy Hour Menu for More Offerings!

    Cristalino “Crystal Clear”

    made by filtering añejo or extra añejo tequila with activated charcoal
    hints of: crisp citrus & agave

    • Herradura Ultra / 12

    • Komos Extra* / 30

    • Hornitos Añejo / 10

    • Maestro Dobel Diamante / 10

    • Gran Coramino / 11

    Blanco “White”

    clear & colorless, typically bottled after distillation
    hints of: citrus, earthiness, & pepper

    • Casamigos / 12

    • Don Julio* / 13

    • Espolòn / 10

    • Lunazul / 5

    • Patron / 11

    • Cazadores / 8

    • Herradura / 10

    • Tres Gen / 10

    • Tequila Ocho Plata / 12

    Reposado “Rested”

    aged two months to one year in oak or steel barrels
    hints of: vanilla, caramel, & spices

    • Casamigos* / 13

    • Don Julio / 12

    • Espolòn / 8

    • Lunazul / 8

    • Patron / 11

    • Cazadores / 8

    • Herradura / 10

    • Don Gato / 10

    • La Gritona / 11

    Añejo “Old”

    aged one to three years in oak barrels
    hints of: vanilla, caramel, & oak

    • Casamigos* / 11

    • Don Julio* / 12

    • Espolòn / 8

    • Lunazul / 8

    • Patron* / 11

    • Cazadores / 8

    • Herradura* / 14

    • Tres Gen / 10

    Mezcal “Made from Agave”

    tequila’s smoky cousin
    hints of: smokiness, earthiness, & a fruit-forward presence

    • Casamigos* / 14

    • Creyente / 11

    • Monte Alban / 8

    • Montelobos / 10

    • Los Siete Misterios / 10

    • Union / 8

    • Banhez / 10

    Tequila Flights / 22

    create your own flight of 3 one ounce pours
    or try them individually!
    price as marked

    Alcohol Consumption Notice: Taco Boy is committed to the safety of our patrons and community. To support this, we provide the availability of transportation after the consumption of alcohol. Please notify your server should you need assistance or a safe ride home and we will gladly make the appropriate arrangements. Alcohol consumption is a personal choice. It is your responsibility to drink responsibly and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself, other patrons, and the community from harm.

    We proudly serve alcohol responsibly and appreciate your patience as we ask for ID for all alcoholic beverages.

    Happy Hour

    free chips & salsa
    every day 3 – 6pm

    Drinks

    • Casa Margarita / 5

      classic or frozen

    • Mr. Pricklyback Shot / 5

      lunazul blanco shot + jalapeño pickleback chaser

    Snacks

    • Chips & Queso / 5

      vegetarian

    Tacos

    • Americano / 3

      seasoned ground beef, mexican cheeses, lettuce, salsa cruda

    • Tijuana Hot Dog Taco / 4

      all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon, chipotle aioli, salsa cruda, pickled jalapeños

    • Chicken, Bacon, Ranch / 4

      grilled chicken, bacon, spring mix, chipotle ranch

    • Firecracker / 4

      crispy shrimp or southwestern roasted cauliflower (vegan), rainbow slaw, firecracker sauce, cilantro

    Tequila Tuesdays!

    $5 house margaritas

    Kids Menu

    children 10 & under

    • Kids Taco / 4

      served with rice & beans
      mexican cheeses and choice of: grilled chicken, black beans, seasoned ground beef, or crispy chicken

    • Chicken Quesadilla / 7

      served with rice & beans
      grilled chicken and mexican cheeses

    • Cheese Quesadilla / 6

      served with rice & beans
      mexican cheeses

    • Hot Dog Taco / 6

      rolled in a flour tortilla!
      served with sidewinder fries and ketchup

    • For Dessert / 2

      served with dulce de leche

      add a single churro

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