Mi Tierra Caliente Restaurante

We’ve officially found our go-to Mexican restaurant! 🌮 From the start, the warm tortillas and fresh salsa were the perfect appetizer—packed with chopped cilantro, onions, and a delicious tomato base. The Maria Skinny Margarita was hands down the best I’ve ever had, made with fresh mandarin juice. My chicken enchiladas were incredible—perfectly seasoned shredded chicken wrapped in fresh corn tortillas, topped with vegetables and a creamy sauce. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel so welcome. The décor was vibrant, colorful, and authentically Mexican, with everything sparkling clean. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Summerville, parking was also a breeze. To top it all off, we were sent home with a complimentary flan dessert—such a thoughtful touch! What a true Summerville gem. We’ll absolutely be back again and again!

TC ribeye combo and the Texas Fajita. It was too much food for two people. Served hot and seasoned well.

ordered food to go. carnitas tacos: requested no onions, see images below, huge chunks of onion and the tortillas were soaked in oil all i could taste was oil. elote/street corn: basically just looked like plain corn LATHERED with just mayo, see pics. chips and queso (cold and super thick) once reheated it was good. rice is good. overall disappointing…

I stopped in here for lunch on a weekday. 2 other tables were occupied, who's left the restaurant rather empty. One gentleman came in and sat at the bar and ordered his lunch. It took an extra minute for the waitress to come to the table with a manial, and then chips and sauce were delivered. Wasn't phone to the salsa; It was very ketchup-y tasting. I ordered the trio, so they also brought queso and guacamole. The case I was room temperature, but it was good and the guacamole was chilled and perfect! I loved the flavor the texture and the seasoning of the guacamole. I ordered a street taco in a flower shell and added fresh cut jalapenos. Delicious! Aside from this, also, the food was great and very authentic. The wait staff was attentive. They had a full service bar, and some outdoor tables. It was a bit small inside, but it didn't look like they hit capacity, so that wasn't a real issue.

I just wanted to tell you about this amazing Mexican place in Charleston – seriously the best! They make their tortillas fresh, always have these delicious fruit-infused waters (aguas frescas), and the food is so authentic. They do all the traditional stuff, like *aporeado* ( traditional to the guerreo region), even chicken foot soup if you're feeling adventurous! And their micheladas and palomas? Forget about it! They're incredible. The whole family runs the place, and everyone is super friendly. You should definitely check it out and support Ms. Maria and her family – they deserve all the success in the world!