El PinchoTaco Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to El PinchoTaco, a gem nestled in Charleston, SC, where authentic Mexican flavors meet a vibrant atmosphere. Their menu is a celebration of traditional fare, featuring freshly made tortillas that elevate each dish to new heights. Guests rave about the Steak Tacos, often paired with rice and cheese, earning perfect scores in flavor and presentation.
What sets El PinchoTaco apart is not just the food, but the experience. Patrons praise exceptional service that complements their culinary journey. Quench your thirst with an impressive selection of flights, including curated Mezcal and Tequila options, perfect for those looking to explore bold flavors.
With competitive pricing and a focus on fresh ingredients, El PinchoTaco is not just another taco joint—it's a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors wanting to indulge in the rich tapestry of Mexican cuisine.
Almuerzo
Any 4 Tacos
2 Tacos, Rice & Beans
Taco Tuesday: Tacos All Day!
Long & Kids Eat Free!
Torta Thursday: All Tortas!
All Day Long!
Trompo Fridays: Al Pastor
Trompo Roasted Tacos All Day!
Plato del Dia
Taconmadre Platter
Taconmadre Platter
1/2 lb Choice of Protein, 8 tortillas, Habanero cabbage slaw, Mexican cabbage slaw, side of rice & beans, spicy cucumber slaw & salsa flight with housemade tortilla chips!
Salsa Flight
all of our housemade salsas served with tortilla chips
Salsa Trio
pico de gallo, jalapeno queso, salsa guacamole
Choriqueso
choriqueso, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled jalapeno, flour tortillas
Alambre
carne asada, bell pepper, and queso fundido; side of two flour tortillas
Queso
Guacamole
Queso & Guac
El Bontanero
Sampler for Amigos y Familia; alambre, salsa flight, choriqueso & homemade pickled jalapenos
16oz Take Home Salsa Mason Jars
Rotating salsa specials available!
Botanas
Guarnicion
Rice
Black Beans
Ensalada de Pepino
spicy fresh cucumber slaw
Mexican Red Rice & Beans
Proteins
Chorizo, Pibil, Asada, Carnitas, Chicken, Lengua, Al Pastor, Campechano
Veggie Proteins
Hongos Silvestres al Pastor, Chorizo Vegetariano, Tinga Vegetariana, Nopales
Proteins
Tacos
Campechano
blend of seasoned steak & chorizo
Barbacoa
slow-roasted lamb
Chipotle Chicken
shredded chicken in adobo sauce, pickled red onion
Asada
grilled marinated flank
Carnitas
fried seasoned pork
Lengua
beef tongue
Cochinita Pibil
marinated, slow-roasted pulled pork, habanero slaw, pickled red onion
Al Pastor
grilled marinated pork butt served with grilled pineapple
Hongos Silvestres Al Pastor
grilled marinated mushroom served with grilled pineapple
Chorizo
homemade spiced beef sausage
Nopales
grilled marinated cactus (seasonal item)
Chorizo Vegetariano
soy-based spiced mexican sausage
Tinga Vegetariana
hibiscus & marinated red onion & shredded carrot
Huevo con Chorizo
bolillo bread, mayo, eggs, chorizo, tomato, queso oaxaca, lettuce, grilled onion, homemade pickled jalapenos
Jamon con Queso
bolillo bread, mayo, ham, tomato, queso oaxaca, queso fresco, lettuce, grilled onion, homemade pickled jalapenos
Pierna
bolillo bread, marinated pulled pork, tomato, queso oaxaca, lettuce, grilled onion, guacamole, homemade pickled jalapenos
Cubana
bolillo bread, flank milanesa, salchicha, jamon, fried egg, queso amarillo, homemade chorizo, queso oaxaca, lettuce, grilled onion, tomato, guacamole, cilantro, homemade pickled jalapenos
Tortas
Especials
Sopes
handmade corn cake topped with protein of choice, lettuce, onion, queso fresco & crema
Toastada
handmade fried tortilla topped with chipotle chicken, lettuce, onion, queso fresco, & crema
Burritos
flour tortilla, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso, cilantro, french fries, & crema
Huarache
handmade tortilla filled with black refried beans, topped with protein of choice, lettuce, onion, queso fresco & crema
Quesadilla
flour or homemade corn tortilla, queso oaxaca; garnished with onion & cilantro
Platos
arroz, beans, protein choice; with homemade pickled jalapenos, 2 warmed tortillas, & the slaw of the day
Synchonizadas
Flour tortilla, cheese, ham & ketchup. Mustard and/or mayo also available
Cheese Quesadilla
w/ Rice & Beans
Hotdog
w/ beans
Chicken Taco
w/ rice & beans
Kids Menu
Bebidas
Soft Drinks
Jarritos
Hibiscus Tea
Horchata
Aguas Frescas
Tamarindo
Mexican Coke
Budlight
Shocktop
Heineken
Cornita
Corona
Palmetto IPA
Estrella Jalisco
Rotating specials available, check at the bar!
Cervezas
El Licor
Effen Vodka
Effen Green Apple
Effen Blood Orange
Effen Raspberry
Effen Black Cherry
Jameson
Johnny Walker Black
Jack Daniels Black
Makers Mark
Remy Martin VSOP
Bombay Sapphire
Malibu Rum
Don Q Cristal
Pitu Cachaca
Jose Cuervo Traditional
Lunazul Blanco
Espolon Blanco
Casa Nobel Crystal
Patron Silver
Lunazul Reposado
Espolon Reposado
Gran Centenario Anejo
Patron Reposado
Tequila
Mezcal
Ilegal Mezcal Joven
Maestro Dobel Diamante
Mezcales de Leyendo
Guererro Oaxaca
1 Off Domestics
Lunazul y Espolon Shots
Lunazul Margaritas
Tamarindo Micheladas
House Wines
Happy Hour
Flights
Tequila Flight
4-1 oz Tequila pours, served with limes
Premium Flight
4-1 oz Top Shelf pours, served with limes
Mezcal Flight
3-1 oz Curated Mezcal pours