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Comment Archives: Locations: Restaurants: Mexican

Re: “La Norteña”

La Nortena is El Jefe in Charleston.

5 of 5 people like this.
Posted by Joshua Aydlette on June 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Re: “La Malquerida”

My favorite taco truck, hands down. Cheap and extremely filling, as well as plenty of choices.

1 of 1 people like this.
Posted by Joshua Aydlette on June 1, 2013 at 11:37 PM

Re: “Cha Cha's Tequila Bar”

Cha Cha's is a creeper. You can walk in to this lost strip mall joint and not expect anything at all. You can walk in and expect the typical American version of "authentic" Mexican. Or, you can just walk in and take it for what it is and then some. They have something special happening there. I've been going since they opened, and that was a rough start to say the least. they've really pulled the quality up by the bootstraps. I once had crappy service from a dum-dumb server at a table in the pool table room, that we kinda got forced to sit at, but never at the bar and never anywhere else with table sized parties.
Just tonight, the bartender smiled at me when I ordered another special cocktail. Like, I genuinely felt as if he was happy to make the drink rather it be an insult to his workload to make a $3 margarita. He was sincerely being gracious and hospitable.
The other major part about this place is the food. (going back to what to expect from authentic or americanized) It is what it is, and it's all good!! Bacon studded guacamole? You really can't go wrong with that. That may have just been a special, but it sincerely shows and proves that there is someone in the kitchen that truely cares about food.
Other than that, three words: Pork Belly Taco.
It will change your life......no really, it will.
(as long as they keep the pork belly portion well off)

0 of 1 people like this.
Posted by Frugal Gourmet on May 10, 2013 at 12:02 AM

Re: “El Alteno”

Amazing authentic Mexican food on the cheap.

1 of 1 people like this.
Posted by whitefethr on May 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

Bad all the way around.

2 of 5 people like this.
Posted by msut on May 3, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Re: “El Alteno”

Authentic, fast and cheap. I can feed a family of 3 there for 17.00. GREAT FOOD! I knew I was on to something when I was the only gringo there. This is the real deal!

1 of 1 people like this.
Posted by Patrick Collins on May 2, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Re: “La Norteña”

Best Mexican in the Charleston area.

There may be better in California or Texas, but this is South Carolina...and moe specifically Charleston. La Nortena is the best.

3 of 3 people like this.
Posted by JayL on May 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM

Re: “MEX 1”

Was not impressed with the food nor the service. 15 mins once seated to have the waitress take our drink order, 10 minutes to get those (non-alcoholic ones at that), then once food was order everything came out with onions on it although wasnt specified on the menu. I personally do not like onions and picked them off. Waitress noticed me picking them off but didnt feel the need to ask any questions.

1 of 3 people like this.
Posted by Mel Smith on April 24, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Re: “Cha Cha's Tequila Bar”

finally a replacement for Buffalo South, the place has a great elevated bar, Happy Hour is superb.... we keep going back you should too, Tecate & salsa, what ever you order on the menu is nutrition with a buzz, what more can you ask from a sports bar ?

1 of 4 people like this.
Posted by Larry Carter Center on April 15, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

well, if they're "comparable to Zia" I definitely won't try them. Zia is horrible.

9 of 15 people like this.
Posted by Ima Oldman on April 15, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

cheaper than Taco Boy, comparable to Zia, not quite as original as Taco Spot. Fun atmosphere. Taco list does have room to grow, but doing extremely well so far.

2 of 4 people like this.
Posted by laurenb on April 15, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Re: “MEX 1”

Just another Taco spot. Well I can't say that, because the real Taco Spot is just down the street. Overpriced food and lacking decor. They're definitely going to make it though. How can you not when you charge so much for a bland taco and beer.

8 of 12 people like this.
Posted by FatNugget3 on April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Re: “Cha Cha's Tequila Bar”

Bleh. Nothing more to say. Just bleh. Maybe a yawn. Bleh.

5 of 6 people like this.
Posted by Paul Cheney on April 13, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Re: “Cha Cha's Tequila Bar”

Don't believe this halfway to Halloween costume party coming up. We went to the one on Halloween and they decided not to give out any prizes since they didn't get enough entrants. I spent 2 hrs hand painting my husband as a skeleton and when we complained they offered us one shot of fireball. Boo! Ps. Not each, just ONE shot of fireball.

2 of 3 people like this.
Posted by CarlyW on April 11, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

I've been four times now and I love the place. The food is fantastic and great beer selection. They have good service and nice atmosphere. I'm really impressed with the quality of the food. Between the people I've been with and myself we've tried a decent sampling of the full menu and I haven't been disappointed with anything.

1 of 6 people like this.
Posted by Agnes on April 10, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Re: “Pollo Tropical”

Good every time we go. We live in Mount Pleasant and don't get down Dorchester that much, but we sometimes make the special trip.

While we like several menu items, I have to say my favorite is the tongue sandwich. Yes I know! "Tongue?!?" That's the typical American response anytime I suggest this menu item. I'm a "normal" American redneck and I can't get enough of the tongue sandwich at this place! Seriously!

Be adventurous and step outside your comfort zone every now and then.

Posted by JayL on April 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Re: “Pollo Tropical”

Wonderful experience. Friendly and helpful staff. Great food!

Posted by AlphonsePhive on March 26, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

Love the style and the location is great in Avondale! Great beer selection and the food that I ordered was very good, albeit the presentation was a little lacking. I was however, a little disappointed in the margaritas. They taste wonderful, slightly sweet and tart, but when I think of a Mexican restaurant, I really picture large margaritas - not a small cynlinder glass filled with mostly ice. I want a giant margarita - at a good price. Otherwise, they seem successful and I hope that it continues!

3 of 5 people like this.
Posted by clemsonMUSC on February 12, 2013 at 3:27 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

Mexican restaurants come in a variety of styles and flavors and this is a much needed addition to the Charleston food scene. This is Baja Mexican style which I have spent a fair amount of time sampling in the San Diego and Baja Peninsula of Mexico. Charleston finally has a fish taco done right with stand out guacamole and filling salads as well as lots of other options as well. I have not tried everything yet but what i have had is really very good and value priced. Great place to bring kids and did I mention that the beer selection is solid as well. This is the type of place my family and I will eat at often. Please open one in MT P area.

3 of 11 people like this.
Posted by Pulledpork on February 12, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Re: “MEX 1”

The food I tried was bland. I tried the chicken taco and the Baja fish taco. Both were bland compared to Taco Boy. My friend had the Grilled Mahi taco and the Carne Asada taco. He agreed that the food needed more punch. The service was great and I liked the surf videos. Won't be back anytime soon.

7 of 11 people like this.
Posted by Rokko on February 7, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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