Taking its name from the Spanish word for “basic,” this taqueria tilts toward the upscale with fine local ingredients and a dynamic menu that changes often.
Web site: basicombrc.com
Number of seats: 45
Average per-person check: $20
Popular dishes: Basico Bowl: mixed greens, coconut rice, heirloom beans, avocado, jalapeños, cotija cheese, lime crema and choice of chicken or chorizo; tacos with pork belly and smoked kraut; “Fresh Catch” taco of local fish topped with habanero-citrus aïoli and crisp cabbage slaw; paella with Carolina Gold rice, served with mole chicken, chorizo, rabbit, octopus, sofrito, and seasonal vegetables
What people come for: Spacious patio, special events like a chef’s tasting dinner, a members-only section for members of the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club
Address: 399 McCarthy St.
Phone Number: 843-471-1670