Charleston restaurants to visit for Cinco de Mayo

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El Pincho margaritas | Photo by @deeshereaeats

We’ve rounded up 6 delicious places to go for Latin food in the Lowcountry — just in time for Cinco de Mayo. While these spots may serve a variety of Latin cuisine, keep in mind that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration. Dig into your favorite dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas + help support these community eateries.

Las Lupitas | Monday-Saturday | 1745 Remount Rd ., North Charleston | Visit Las Lupitas for authentic Mexican dishes + handmade tortillas.

El Pincho Taco | Monday-Saturday | 616 Meeting St., Ste. B | Head to El Pincho Taco — a family-run restaurant that treats guests to family recipes and fresh ingredients.

El Molino Supermarket | Monday-Sunday | 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 301 | Pick up dinner at this popular neighborhood market and try the birria tacos + mangonada.

Juan Luis | Monday-Sunday | 464 N. Nassau St. | Enjoy Mexican cuisine like crispy gorditas at this eatery in Lewis BBQ’s backyard.

Sabor Latino Taqueria | Monday-Saturday | 139 Red Bank Rd. , Goose Creek | Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a plateful of tacos from this community taqueria.

La Nortena Taqueria | Monday-Sunday | 16275 Rivers Ave., Ste. A , North Charleston | Sip on handcrafted margaritas at La Nortena like the Pineapple Jalapeño Paloma.

Interested in learning about Cinco de Mayo’s history? Check out this timeline of events .

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Tatum is based in Charleston, SC, and joined CHStoday as a City Editor in April 2021. She has previously written about food and travel across the Southeast. She loves trying new restaurants, exploring beach towns, and meeting local dogs in the Lowcountry.