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The Greenville, South Carolina TACO TRAIL

Let's Taco 'Bout It 🌮 The Greenville, SC Taco Trail​ is a challenge for the taco-lover in all of us. The whole thing’s pretty simple: Eat your way through the best tacos in Greenville, SC. Take a couple of days, weeks, or an entire year—no matter how long it takes you, you'll find the best places to get tacos around here!

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  1. Papi's Tacos
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    Downtown · Greenville · United States

    Papi's Tacos

    Papi’s Tacos is a “stationary taco truck”. Tacos, tortas, salsas and dips - all made using the same authentic flavor combinations that “Papi” and his family grew up learning to use. Papi’s Tacos stands behind the fact that they prepare authentic Mexican food. Proving this fact has been the greatest challenge and they believe they have achieved it, not only through response from the customers, but also from the awards they have received from professional critics. "The true Mexican flavors passed down through generations shine through in every dish we prepare." When you want to choose Papi's Tacos as your catering provider, they are committed to giving you impeccable service and providing a varied menu with fresh and healthy ingredients of the best quality so that your professional or social gathering is to the highest standards. They only use fresh and natural products for the recipes; the combination of food allows them to have an appropriate balance healthy diet. The goal is for your employees to feel satisfied and be more productive.

    34.847°N 82.402°W

  2. Cantina 76
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    Downtown · Greenville · United States

    Cantina 76

    Cantina 76 is a lively, independently owned restaurant and bar--with an outdoor patio on Main Street's ONE City Plaza in the heart of downtown Greenville--that specializes in Mexican-inspired cuisine and hand-crafted margaritas, providing a fast yet satisfying dining experience in a casual, upbeat atmosphere that encourages guests to hang out before, during and after dining. This comfortable, inviting restaurant and bar, first founded in Columbia, S.C., by college friends who love food and travel, is a go-to for families, couples, young professionals, the business community and college students & is perfect for a night out and drinks with friends or a quick meal with coworkers during a lunch break. Full of fresh, unique ingredients and S.C. produce, the menu includes a large assortment of imaginative tacos, as well as enchiladas, nachos, salads, quesadillas, chimichangas, soups and sides; sauces, dressings and salsas are made in-house daily. The bar is stocked with a selection of premium tequilas, and "skinny" margarita fans love the Cantina Margarita, sweetened with low-glycemic agave nectar. With contemporary, eclectic décor and TVs for big games, Cantina 76 works whether you’re in shorts, a party dress or a suit. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week, and the bar has been known to stay hopping well after the last Peruvian shrimp taco of the day has been served.

    34.852°N 82.399°W

  3. Willy Taco - Feed & Seed
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    Greenville · United States

    Willy Taco - Feed & Seed

    Housed in an 80-year-old former Feed & Seed, Willy Taco - Feed & Seed offers a fresh, funky twist on chef-driven Mexican food and drinks! It's not just tacos, tortas, and tequila; they offer many other things on the food and beverage side like crispy quesadillas and burrito bowls.

    34.851°N 82.379°W

  4. Comal 864 Midtown
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    Nicholtown · Greenville · United States

    Comal 864 Midtown

    Comal 864 dishes bold, scratch-made Mexican—hand-pressed tortillas, market-fresh tacos, and craveable salsas—plus mezcal-forward cocktails and local beer. Drop in at either of its two Greenville locations for quick counter service, patio-friendly bites, veggie options, and a laid-back vibe from lunch till late.

    34.844°N 82.366°W

  5. Garcia's Cuisine
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    Greenville · United States

    Garcia's Cuisine

    Garcia’s Cuisine is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Fountain Inn dedicated to providing guests with an unforgettable Mexican journey full of authentic south-of-the-border flavors. Whether you sip a margarita at the bar, come for lunch, relax on the patio with a cold beer, or enjoy dinner with family, you’ll enjoy the best service in town.

    34.666°N 82.181°W

  6. Automatic Taco and Tequila Bar
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    The Commons · Greenville · United States

    Automatic Taco and Tequila Bar

    Automatic Taco got its start as a food truck in 2015. After 5 years of serving creative and delicious tacos, Chef Nick Thomas and his wife Chrissy made the move to open a brick-and-mortar space at The Commons in 2019. Menu options range from fresh salads to tacos with fresh and vibrant toppings.

    34.853°N 82.414°W

  7. Farmhouse Tacos
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    Greenville · United States

    Farmhouse Tacos

    If your bike ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail has left you in need of some refueling, be sure to take a pit stop in Travelers Rest and check out this popular restaurant, established in 2017. Guests can enjoy a unique kitchen and bar menu that incorporates a made-from-scratch approach.

    34.964°N 82.441°W

  8. Asada
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    Wade Hampton · Greenville · United States

    Asada

    ASADA Restaurant is a culinary experience not to be missed. They are inspired by the rich diversity of Latin American cuisine and traditions but always motivated by innovation. At ASADA Restaurant you can find unexpected dishes that are fusions of the familiar combined with global influences using seasonal and local produce.

    34.871°N 82.373°W

  9. Home Team BBQ
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    Laurens Road · Greenville · United States

    Home Team BBQ

    This barbecue restaurant combines traditional processes and techniques of classical cuisine with the simplicity of comfort food, BBQ, and Southern fare. They like to keep it fresh and local, and send guests happily on their way after a good time has been had by all.

    34.849°N 82.372°W

  10. Califas
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    Woods Crossing · Greenville · United States

    Califas

    The concept of Califas started in mid 2020 as a pop-up shop in Simpsonville, SC. The owner Erika Dila, saw the need and opportunity to bring authentic Cali-Mex cuisine to the Upstate. With the dedicated love of home cooking, the spark was quickly ignited by the help of her immediate family, all of which have over 40 years of combined experience in the Food and Beverage industry. Introducing the famous Birria Tacos to Greenville, SC, Califas is proud to be the original masters that brought the popularity of the dish to the Upstate.

    34.847°N 82.332°W

  11. White Duck Taco Shop
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    Airport District · Greenville · United States

    White Duck Taco Shop

    The name White Duck Taco Shop originates from a nickname the Chef earned when she frequently got excited and talked too much to the kitchen staff. They called her "La Pata Blanca," which means "white duck." With unique tacos like Korean beef bulgogi or jerk chicken, their menu is a fusion of cuisines that'll satisfy different cravings.

    34.845°N 82.355°W

  12. Cucho's Taco Grille
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    Pleasantburg · Greenville · United States

    Cucho's Taco Grille

    Cucho's was voted to be the best of the best in tacos by Greenville locals.

    34.887°N 82.397°W

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One Fine Day in Greenville

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How to Have the Perfect Day Date Greenville can feel especially dreamy with the right person by your side. Spend a whole day exploring together and enjoy the spark of these ardently selected stops. And don’t worry about the weather—Greenville’s average low is 51° and the average high is 72°, so you can celebrate special occasions year-round.