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Downtown Charleston

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Hours & Location

217 Huger Street,
Charleston, SC 29403
843.789.3333

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

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.

Menu

    Small Plates

    • SCRATCH-MADE GUACAMOLE / 15

      avocado, salsa cruda, lime

    • ORIGINAL TACO BOY QUESO / 10

      blend of peppers, Mexican cheeses

      add-ons: ground beef or vegan chorizo 2

    • TRIO OF SALSAS / 9

      seasonal salsa, salsa verde, roasted tomato salsa

    • TACO BOY APPETIZER TRIO / 16

      original Taco Boy queso, guacamole, roasted tomato salsa

    • STREET CORN / 6

      pan-roasted corn, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese. available on or off the cob!

    • CRAB & SHRIMP EMPANADAS / 14

      chipotle aioli

    • TAQUITOS / 9

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

    • NACHOS / 12

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

      add-ons: ground beef 4, grilled chicken 5, chicken tinga 5, birria 5, carne asada 7, grilled shrimp 7, jackfruit carnitas 7, vegan chorizo 5

    Taco Platters

    taco platters served with Mexican rice & beans (sub street corn or fruta fresca 1)

    • CHOOSE TWO TACOS / 15

    • CHOOSE THREE TACOS / 18

    Tacos

    tortilla choices: corn, flour, (lettuce wrap 0.75)
    make it a quesataco! add a crispy layer of cheese 2

    • CRISPY AVOCADO / 6

      fried avocado, citrus slaw, Thai chile sauce, green onions

      vegan

    • KIMCHI BEEF / 6

      steak, Korean BBQ sauce, kimchi, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro

    • FIRECRACKER SHRIMP / 6

      rainbow slaw, firecracker sauce, cilantro

    • AL PASTOR / 6

      pineapple marinated achiote pork, pickled red onions, salsa verde, cilantro

    • BIRRIA / 6

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

    • GRILLED FISH / 6

      mahi, spring mix, cilantro Dijon, salsa cruda

    • FRIED CHICKEN / 6

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

    • CARNE ASADA / 6

      steak, green chile sauce, salsa cruda

    • CARNITAS / 6

      choice of braised pork or jackfruit carnitas, queso fresco, pickled red onions, green chile sauce, cilantro

    • BE-HIVE CHORIZO / 7

      vegan chorizo, citrus slaw, onions, cilantro

      (taco platters 1, per taco)

    • BAJA TACO / 6

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

    • GRILLED SHRIMP / 6

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

    • TINGA / 6

      chicken tinga, cotija cheese, pickled red onions, cilantro

    • GRILLED CHICKEN / 6

      cotija cheese, salsa cruda, green chile sauce

    • AMERICANO / 5

      seasoned ground beef, Mexican cheeses, lettuce, salsa cruda

      (sub crispy corn shell)

    Salads

    sub crispy tortilla bowl 2

    • MEXICAN CAESAR SALAD / 11

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

    • TACO BOY SALAD / 11

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

      add-ons: grilled chicken 5, chicken tinga 5, crispy chicken 5, carne asada 7, fried shrimp 7, grilled shrimp 7, grilled mahi 7, jackfruit carnitas 7, vegan chorizo 5

    RICE BOWLS / 13

    Mexican rice, roasted corn, avocado, citrus slaw, queso fresco, roasted pepitas, salsa cruda in a tortilla bowl with choice of black beans or refried beans & green chile sauce or roasted tomato salsa

    add-ons: ground beef 5, grilled chicken 5, chicken tinga 5, crispy chicken 5, al pastor 5, birria 6, carne asada 7, fried shrimp 7, grilled shrimp 7, grilled mahi 7, jackfruit carnitas 7, vegan chorizo 5

    Quesadillas

    served with guacamole & crema

    • VEGETABLE / 13

      choice of jackfruit carnitas or black beans, Mexican cheeses, roasted corn, onions, green chile

      vegetarian

    • QUESABIRRIA / 14

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

    • GRILLED SHRIMP / 17

      Mexican cheeses, salsa cruda

    • TINGA / 17

      chicken tinga, Mexican cheeses, pickled red onions

    • AL PASTOR / 16

      pineapple marinated achiote pork, Mexican cheeses, pickled red onions

    • CRAB & SHRIMP / 19

      Mexican cheeses, roasted corn

    Large Plates

    large plates served with Mexican rice & beans (sub street corn or fruta fresca 1)

    • BURRITO / 10

      choice of black or refried beans, Mexican rice, Mexican cheeses, lettuce, salsa cruda, crema

      add-ons: ground beef 4, chicken tinga 4, al pastor 5, carnitas 5, carne asada 5, birria 5, jackfruit carnitas 5, vegan chorizo 5

    • ENCHILADAS / 17

      choice of two jackfruit carnitas, chicken tinga, or crab & shrimp +2, corn tortillas covered in verde or roja sauce with queso fresco, crema, salsa cruda

    Sides

    • MEXICAN RICE / 4

      vegan

    • BLACK BEANS / 4

      vegan

    • REFRIED BEANS / 4

    • FRUTA FRESCA / 4

      vegan

    • STREET CORN / 6

      vegetarian

    • GUAC / 5

      vegan

    • SIDE SALAD / 4

      vegan

    Desserts

    • FRIED ICE CREAM / 9

      vanilla ice cream, cinnamon toast crunch, pistachios, dulce de leche, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, crispy shell

    • CHURROS / 8

      pistachio sugar, bourbon vanilla whipped cream, dulce de leche

      à la mode 1

    • TRES LECHES / 8

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

    Beverages

    • AGUA FRESCA / 5

      traditional blend of fresh fruit, lime juice, water, agave
      cucumber mint
      pineapple tepache

    • SUÉRO / 5

      natural hydrator with topo chico, fresh lime, salt
      Mexico's hangover cure

    • HORCHATA / 5

      refreshing Mexican drink made of rice, coconut milk, soy milk, water, cinnamon
      add matcha +2

    • Topo Chico / 4

    • PEPSI SODAS / 3

    • Jarritos Soda / 4

    • Lemonade / 3

    • Tea / 3

    • Mexican Coke / 4

    • FRUIT PUNCH / 3

    Margaritas

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

    • Casa or Casa Frozen / 10 • 50

      the classic – tequila blanco, triple sec, fresh lime, orange juice, splash of simple, salt

    • Cadillac / 12 • 60

      casa margarita topped with grand marnier floater

    • Skinny Casa / 11 • 55

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

    • SPICY MARGARITA / 11 • 55

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

    • PINEAPPLE MARGARITA / 11 • 55

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

    • HIBISCUS MARGARITA / 13 • 65

      lunazul blanco, triple sec, hibiscus, fresh lime, orange juice, cinnamon-fennel salt

    • Blood Orange Margarita / 13 • 65

      cazadores reposado, triple sec, blood orange, fresh lime, agave, agave worm salt

    • Matcha Margarita / 13 • 65

      lunazul blanco, matcha, fresh lime, tajín

    • Tropical Frozen Margaritas / 11 • 55

      mango / salt, hibiscus / cinnamon-fennel salt strawberry / salt, pineapple-passion fruit / tajín

    Cocktails Especiales

    • CARAJILLO ESPRESSO MARTINI / 12

      tito’s vodka or cazadores tequila cafe, licor 43, cold brew

    • CUCUMBER MINT COOLER / 13

      lunazul blanco, cucumber mint agua fresca, jalapeño, agave worm salt

    • WATERMELON PALOMA / 13

      tequila ocho plata, grapefruit, watermelon, tajín

    • APEROL TEQUILA TWIST / 12

      lunazul añejo, aperol, pineapple

    • MEZCALINDO / 11

      mezcal, mango purée, fresh lemon, agave, agave worm salt

    • Frozen Screwdriver / 9

      Taco Boy classic with vodka and fresh orange juice

    Wine

    GLASS • BOTTLE

    • Prosecco / 10 • 36

      Avissi

      honeysuckle nose, tree fruits, zest, dry minerality

    • Rosé / 10 • 36

      Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé

      refreshing hints of citrus, fruit flavors, and lychee

    • White / 12 • 40

      Terras Gauda Albariño

      crisp apple, touch of lemon, pear, rich texture, dry

    • Red / 12 • 44

      Joel Gott Palisades Red Blend

      berries, plum, brown spice

    Draft Beers

    • Contigo Lager / 6

      in our search for the best local Mexican-style lager, we teamed up with our friends at Munkel Brewing Co. in Charleston to develop an original brew, especially for Taco Boy

    • Dos Equis Lager • Ambar / 6

    • Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing / 7

    • REVELRY BREWING CO. ROTATING / MKT

    • SEE OUR SEASONAL MENU FOR MORE OFFERINGS!

    Bottles & Cans

    • Tecate / 4

    • PACIFICO / 6

    • Corona • Corona Light / 6

    • Modelo Especial • Negra / 6

    • BUD LIGHT / 5

    • Michelob Ultra / 5

    • MILLER LITE / 5

    • Estuary 25 Island Wide Hazy IPA / 7

    • SUNBOY SPIKED COCONUT WATER / 9

      mango • passion fruit • pineapple • tangerine

    • HIGH RISE DELTA 9 SELTZER / 12

      pineapple

    • ATHLETIC BREWING CO. (NON-ALCOHOLIC) / 6

      hazy ipa • ipa • golden ale

    • Make It a Michelada! +$2

      over ice, sangrita, lime, tajín, salt

    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.

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