La Nortena Taqueria & Mexican Grill

4.5 ( 1761 reviews )
$10–20
6275 Rivers Ave ste a, North Charleston, SC 29406, United States
+1 843-225-7055
La Nortena Taqueria & Mexican Grill, located at 6275 Rivers Ave in North Charleston, SC, stands out as a beacon of authentic Mexican cuisine. Customers rave about the vibrant flavors and attentive service, making it a must-visit for anyone craving Mexican food. The restaurant’s highlight is undoubtedly its . From the crispy Classic Street Tacos, filled with fresh cilantro and onions, to the savory Quesabirria Tacos, each bite offers an explosion of taste. Patrons have expressed particular admiration for the grilled Elote, which turns out to be a flavorful revelation. The house-made salsas, a complimentary treat with chips, are another reason guests return—each one boasts a unique twist that elevates the dining experience. The staff's friendliness complements the quick service, allowing diners to enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere. Many reviews echo the sentiment that La Nortena is more than just a meal; it's a culinary journey that keeps customers coming back. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this little gem is the perfect place to satisfy your taco cravings and discover authentic Mexican flavors that linger long after the meal is over.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has live music
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Crowd
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For La Nortena Taqueria & Mexican Grill

J Johnson
May 25,2025
Food was amazing! I love they offer several types of salsa to try when they bring the chips out. The food was delicious but the street corn was AMAZING! Everything came out quickly, the staff was friendly and very helpful! Will be visiting again!
Taylor Tanascu
Apr 30,2025
Service and Food were phenomenal! Definitely will be back and recommend to anyone in the area!
Krissy Eckard
Apr 3,2025
So we went here after spending 20 minutes looking through the Mexican restaurants in the area. I wanted Mexican so bad but wanted somewhere good. This place had good reviews so we went. It was quiet when we got there so we were worried but we must have got there between the late diners and the early ones because it began to fill up. The servers were so attentive and kind. Really appreciated that. Also the FOOD! Omg so good. We went back a second time before we left Charleston. Ordered takeout and it was still amazing. We ordered the elote which is grilled. It’s not covered in mayo and it is so flavorful. Just amazing. The other star was the quesobarria tacos. Oh my gah. The tacos were nice and crispy, the pork was cooked perfectly, and the consomme...omg the consomme was fantastic. We dipped everything in it. The barria burrito was amazing as well. Definitely look no further for Mexican. This is the place.
Brickslingerz
Mar 15,2025
This is by far the best and most authentic Mexican I've had in the Charleston area and possibly my whole life. I wanted to give this place 10 stars. The house made salsas and hot sauces are so good I've been here two days in a row. The street tacos make you want to get up and just slap somebody. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The staff was friendly and quick to be at service. Ive driven by this place a hundred times and walked in by chance. So glad to have found this spot.
Teresa Ramirez
Mar 15,2025
Great place to enjoy some tasty seafood made with a Mexican twist. The flavors pop and the freshness is evident with each bite! It's a small, casual place in a strip mall. The service was spot-on, we never had to wait long when we needed something. It is my son-in-law's fave spot in Charleston - I hope to be back soon!
Torwah Noah
Mar 8,2025
Cool little spot for authentic Mexican food. Tacos, margaritas, and chips all were fantastic. Bartender was attentive and made sure to pitch the 5 dollar margs.
Sharon Robinson
Mar 2,2025
Now you're talking! We Really enjoyed this Mexican restaurant with enormous margaritas and fresh flavors! Since we moved to Charleston two years ago from Colorado, we've been searching for good Mexican food and this is, to date, the best we've found. Not as many "combos" on the menu, but a lot of the tried and true favorites. Definitely worth the trip!
Holly Ann Simpson
Feb 26,2025
Dropped in today with my client for a quick lunch and we both ordered the crazy beef taco salad. It was fantastic. Left with a full belly and slipped into a foodie coma. (No I didn’t enjoy any margaritas). With all this cold weather, I was happy to enjoy a hot meal but healthy bc it was a salad. ROFL! So good!

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