Updated October 2026 · 10 picks
Birria, al pastor off the trompo, street tacos and margaritas: the best taquerias and Mexican kitchens in Greenville and across the Upstate.
This family-run counter near Falls Park has been called the best taco in South Carolina, led by its al pastor. Grab a Travelin' Taco in a Fritos bag to eat while strolling the river.
(958 reviews) · 300 River St, #123, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 214-1641 · eatpapistacos.com
View listingCalifas grew from tacos made for neighbors during COVID into a strip-mall Cali-Mex standout. Its award-winning crispy birria taco, served with braising broth for dipping, drew Southern Living's praise as a top bite in Greenville.
(596 reviews) · 30 Orchard Park Dr, Unit 4, Greenville, SC 29615 · (864) 991-8118 · eatcalifas.com
View listingChef Dayna Lee-Marquez's West Greenville spot earned a James Beard nomination and a nod for the best burrito in the state. Birria quesitacos, street tacos, tortas and weekend breakfast burritos are the draws.
(310 reviews) · 1112 Woodside Ave, Greenville, SC 29611 · (864) 214-1862 · comal864.com
View listingAsada blends Latin American cooking with global influences, and its shrimp-and-mole tacos are a VisitGreenvilleSC Taco Trail pick. Empanadas, churrasco and rotating fusion specials keep regulars coming back.
(954 reviews) · 903 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609 · (864) 770-3450 · asadarestaurant.com
View listingBorn as a food truck, Automatic Taco now cooks inside The Commons with inventive fillings like Nashville hot chicken, mahi and pork belly. Late hours make it a favorite after a night out.
(263 reviews) · 147 Welborn St, Ste B5, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 203-5704 · automatictaco.com
View listingOn ONE City Plaza, Cantina 76 pairs creative tacos like a Peruvian shrimp taco with margaritas and a busy patio. It's a downtown go-to for happy hour and people-watching.
(1,481 reviews) · 103 N Main St, Ste 101, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 631-2914 · cantina76.com
View listingServing fast, cheap tacos since 1985, Taco Casa is a cash-only Greenville institution with a loyal following. It's pure nostalgia in a crunchy shell.
(1,027 reviews) · 1002 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607 · (864) 232-1021 · tacocasagreenville.com
View listingFarmHouse puts a Southern, locally sourced spin on Tex-Mex with tacos like buttermilk fried chicken and blackberry duck confit. It's steps from the Swamp Rabbit Trail in downtown TR.
(2,935 reviews) · 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 · (864) 610-0586 · farmhousetacos.com
View listingThis Fountain Inn kitchen made the VisitGreenvilleSC Taco Trail with its loaded Taco Loco. It's a casual, family-run option for tacos south of Greenville.
(752 reviews) · 1003 N Old Laurens Rd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 · (864) 601-9665 · garciascuisine.com
View listingFrom the team behind Cribb's Kitchen, Willy Taco wraps Tex-Mex in a retro '80s and '90s theme with tacos like the Mother Clucker and Chilly Willy Shrimp. The Spartanburg original has sister locations in Greenville and Boiling Springs.
(3,566 reviews) · 930 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302 · (864) 327-8228 · willytaco.com
View listingHow we picked: places that show up again and again in local and national coverage (Michelin Guide, Southern Living, Visit Greenville SC and others), cross-checked to make sure they're open in 2026.
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