What to order at Pink Cactus

Must order
Three tacos al pastor with onion and cilantro, plus a horchata.
Signature dishes
Tacos al pastor, Quesabirria
Editor tip
Counter only; no reservations. Lunch is the easier window Walk-ins usually OK.
CuisineTaqueria
Price$
NeighborhoodUpper King
HoursTue 11:00-15:00, Tue 17:00-22:00, Wed 11:00-15:00, Wed 17:00-22:00, Thu 11:00-15:00, Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-15:00, Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 11:00-15:00, Sat 17:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-15:00, Sun 17:00-22:00
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Food experiences in Upper King

Charleston: Upper King St. Brunch Walking Tour★ 4.7 (6)
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Charleston: Upper King St. Brunch Walking Tour

Discover a thriving, contemporary community of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops located north of the Historic District of Charleston. Enjoy a guided walking tour as...

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Location

Address: 100A Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

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Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters ★ 4.4

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Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters in Charleston runs buttermilk-brined fried chicken and char-grilled oysters from a converted body shop on King Street.

OrderThe fried chicken sandwich and a half-dozen char-grilled oysters.

TipWalk-in counter seating. Weekday lunch easier than weekend dinner.

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Hannibal's Kitchen ★ 4.4

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Bertha's Kitchen ★ 4.5

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Bertha's Kitchen in North Charleston has run family-owned soul food cooking since 1979. Order the fried pork chops, okra soup over rice, the cornbread.

OrderFried pork chops, okra soup over rice, the cornbread.

TipLunch only Mon-Fri; closed weekends. Counter ordering, cash and card.

167 Sushi Bar ★ 4.5

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167 Sushi Bar in Charleston runs a 22-seat sushi counter on East Bay Street since 2022. Located in Downtown. Priced at $$$. Kitchen leans japanese, sushi.

OrderThe chef's nigiri selection, plus the sashimi platter for the table.

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Vintage Coffee Cafe ★ 4.2

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Vintage Coffee Cafe in Mount Pleasant runs an all-day breakfast and brunch menu from a 1930s cottage on Simmons Street since 2014. Priced at $$.

OrderA breakfast biscuit and a flat white in the courtyard.

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Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery ★ 4.3

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Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery in Charleston runs an all-day cafe and market from the old Harold's Cabin space on Congress Street since 2025.

OrderThe breakfast plate with potatoes and the daily pasta at dinner.

TipOpen 07:15-22:00 daily. Walk-in; small market shelves at the front.

Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters ★ 4.4

$$ Fried Chicken, OystersUpper King

Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters in Charleston runs buttermilk-brined fried chicken and char-grilled oysters from a converted body shop on King Street.

OrderThe fried chicken sandwich and a half-dozen char-grilled oysters.

TipWalk-in counter seating. Weekday lunch easier than weekend dinner.

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