This post is basically an addendum to the la nortena post. If you turn left onto Ashley Phosphate from the 26 exit, you will find a small world of authentic Mexican streetfood from a number of carts and vendors and in restaurants as well. Los Parados Taco Cart: This is the first taco cart I [...]
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Mexican on Ashley Phosphate
Posted in Mexican, North Charleston on March 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Sesame…or should a hamburger ever be upscale? (and why do I sound like carrie fucking bradshaw?)
Posted in hamburgers, North Charleston on September 3, 2006 | 15 Comments »
Anyway, I’m trying not to start this entry with a tedious history of the American hamburger…drive ins, 50s, California culture, and the last gasp of manifest destiny. Hamburgers hold some mystical psychic place for most Americans. I don’t think it’s necessary to tackle that. Just listen to the beach boys and think of the beautiful [...]
Kim Long
Posted in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Vietnamese on August 4, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
7671 Northwoods Blvd., N. Charleston. 863-8552 Great Pho. Cheap. Never more than 2 tables dining in this huge restaurant at one time. To me vietnamese is the only Asian food that is light and fresh and doesnt leave you feeling stuffed. The soups are filling and light. The avocado shakes and other fruit shakes are interesting [...]
La Nortena
Posted in Mexican, North Charleston on August 4, 2006 | 5 Comments »
3760 Ashley Phosphate Rd 760-1662 La Nortena is the finest taqueria/mexican restaurant in the charleston area. Everything here is basically great though i don’t recommend the whole fried fish. Carnitas are excellent, burritos are good, and the tacos are the best and a great value at $1.25 ea. Also, try the horchata drink to cool [...]
