Upstate SC has come to be known as a foodie paradise, we love good food! If you are looking for a taco, we are not in short supply of great places to grab one. Whether you are looking for an authentic street taco, or you like to experiment with your tacos, we’ve created a list of some of the best tacos in the Upstate!
Where to Get the Best Tacos in Upstate SC
ASADA
903 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609
ASADA is a culinary experience that you have to try! Asada likes to fuse Latin American cuisine with many other cultures around the world to create amazing dishes! They serve their tacos Mission style, named after the Mission District in San Francisco. Their traditional tacos are served on Corn Tortillas, with Melted Queso Blanco, Topped with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, and your choice of meat! Be sure to check out Asada’s Special menu where you will often find a variety of fusion tacos.
Automatic Taco
147 Welborn St, Greenville, SC 29601
Automatic Taco started out as a Food Truck but recently added a new permanent location. If you are looking for a traditional taco, you are in the wrong place. You should expect to find Mahi Mahi, hot chicken, and pork belly on your taco along with Kimchi or Lemongrass slaw.
Farmhouse Tacos
164 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
This Southern-inspired Tex-Mex restaurant is creating some crazy taco creations. They source their ingredients from local farms and producers to provide the freshest dishes. Some of the most popular tacos include chipotle blue cheese chicken taco, the blackberry duck confit taco, and the Farmhouse Buttermilk Fried Chicken taco. They have locations in Travelers Rest and Laurens Rd.
La Esperanza
1152 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Arguably the most authentic taco in the Upstate can be found at La Esperanza! This taco truck is parked outside of La Esperanza Super Panaderia on North Pleasantburg. There is limited seating and there is often a line but the wait is well worth it! Their tacos are only $2, but be sure to bring cash, because they don’t accept debit or credit.
Taco Casa
1002 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Taco Casa has been serving Greenville tacos since 1985; Taco Casa is a Greenville Institution. There are many new restaurants that provide more unique tacos, but if you want good fast food tacos, look no further. Bring your cash, because they don’t accept cards.
Taco Taco
413 W Main St, Easley, SC 29640
As the name implies this eclectic little taco shop serves tacos as well as traditional items such as nachos, quesadillas, queso, street corn, and more! They offer a unique and delicious variety of tacos including, brisket, crab cake, hot chicken, alligator, and much more!
Tacos and Bla Bla Bla
1004 W Georgia Rd suite b, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Tacos and Bla Bla Bla’s moto is fresh, fast & delicioso! They strive to fulfill this motto each and every visit you visit and they do this in an amazingly friendly atmosphere. Not only do they have three locations, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, and Laurens SC, but they also have a food truck!
Sofrito
1757 Woodruff Rd Ste. A Greenville, SC 29607
Sofrito’s (formerly, Tacos & Mas) business philosophy is to provide authentic Latin flavors, fresh tasty food, and the highest level of service in a local neighborhood atmosphere where everyone is welcome! The owners were born in the Dominican Republic, which is where many of their dishes’ flavor profile comes from. Enjoy authentic Latin flavors, and a great selection of margaritas, mojitos, and imported Latin beers and wines.
TakoSushi
34 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
The Far East meets the Southwest at TakoSushi. Takosushi has inventive dishes with down-to-earth flavors that bring back locals and visitors alike. They meld seemingly opposite cuisines, southwestern and Asian, into a beautiful melody of flavors. They offer Tempura Fried Fish, Pan-Seared Fish, Carne Adovada, Green Chile Chicken, and 8 Hour Smoked Pork!
Uncle Berto’s Burrito
100 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Uncle Bertos has everything you’re looking for in a great Mexican restaurant. Their food is authentic and comes in a huge portion! The atmosphere is a very homey style restaurant; owned locally with amazing service to match. You won’t find any crazy tacos here, enjoy authentic regular or street tacos made fresh! They have two locations, Simpsonville and Roebuck SC.
Willy Taco
930 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Before opening Willy Taco, the founders of the restaurant have already made a name for themselves in The Upstate with their two other restaurants, Cribbs Kitchen and The Kennedy! The atmosphere of Willy Taco is not like your average taco shop, the decorations and staff uniforms are all 80s/90s themed. The original Willy Taco was opened in Spartanburg and shortly after they opened stores in Boiling Springs and Laurens Rd. Some of the most popular tacos are The Mother Clucker, Patagonia Steak, and Chilly Willy Shrimp!
White Duck Taco Shop
1320 Hampton Ave Ext Suite 12B, Greenville, SC 29601
Originally hailing from Asheville, it didn’t take too long for the Taco Shop to open a store in the Upstate. White Duck only uses the freshest ingredients to create their mouthwatering, (hipster) tacos. Jerk Chicken, Bangkok Shrimp, Korean Beef Bulgogi, Lamb Gyro, and Thai Peanut Chicken are just a few of the many taco options at White Duck. With a regularly updated menu, you’ll never get bored coming here! They have two locations in Greenville.
We hope you find this list to be helpful the next time you have a craving for tacos!
Let us know if there are any other taco shops in Upstate SC that we should include!
