These Charleston restaurants are celebrating Día de los Muertos

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in the Lowcountry

Calabaza margarita with surrounding by Day of the Dead decor

The Calabaza Margarita has Espolón Blanco, triple sec, pumpkin, lime, pineapple, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and marigold with a pepita, chile, salt, and avocado leaf rim.

Photo provided by Matador Restaurants.

City Editor Erika here. If you were wondering about restaurants around town that are celebrating Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, keep reading.

Matador | 235 Meeting St., Charleston

Matador will offer some cocktail specials now through tomorrow, Nov. 2. The drinks include Calabaza Margarita, Autumn Twilight, and Harvest Mule.

Jalisco Taqueria | 1271 Folly Rd., Charleston

This Mexican-inspired restaurant in James Island is throwing a Day of the Dead Parking Lot Party today, Nov. 1, from 4-9 p.m. There will be tacos from its food truck with options like pollo tinga, carnitas, and beef barbacoa. Pro tip: Furry friends are welcome too.

Maya | 479B King St., Charleston

Reserve your spot for celebratory specials on Thursday, Nov. 2, 5-10 p.m.

  • Roasted Pork Shoulder Pozole Rojo ($16): confit pork shoulder, guajillo pepper broth, white corn, with radish, lime, onions + cilantro
  • Mora’s Hex ($13): infused gin, cinnamon, lemon, blackberry liqueur +cardamom
More from CHStoday
Use this article as a tool to learn about what the Board of Architectural Review Small + Large do and how you can get involved.
These bookstores will spark creativity and serve as your cozy haven while you browse for your next favorite reads.
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up — gyms and fitness offerings around the Holy City.
Here’s where to celebrate Record Store Day around Charleston.
Whether you want to know how to report a pothole, how to request a new garbage can, or where to get married in Charleston, the Citizen Services Desk has you covered
Plot twist — you’re in charge, we want to know what improvement projects you’d plan for the Holy City.
From apparel to food, the Holy City has several family-owned businesses that have been around for a century — or more.
Seeing soft-shell crabs on the menu is a sure sign summer is on the way — check out these seven Charleston spots to grab yours.