The Commons, Greenville, South Carolina

Automatic Taco and Tequila Bar

Dining
Tavern & Tap
4.4(219)

Known For

  • Korean pork belly taco
  • Nashville hot chicken taco
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts with creamy sauce
  • Homemade nachos with guacamole

Insider Tips

Best Time

Lunch hours for lively atmosphere and easy seating; outdoor tables are prime on sunny days.

Ideal For

Casual group outingsLunch breaksPost-park snacksCreative cocktail sessions

Pro Tip

Order your tacos on corn tortillas for gluten-free options and snag an outdoor seat by the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Editorial Review

Automatic Taco and Tequila Bar hums with the lively energy of Greenville’s up-and-coming food scene. Set inside The Commons, a food hall with a communal pulse, this spot feels more like an urban hangout than a traditional Mexican joint. Here, the ritual is simple: walk up to the counter, scan the menu scrawled on the wall, mix and match tacos with unapologetically creative fillings—think Korean pork belly or Nashville hot chicken—then grab a picnic table inside or outside near the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The cocktails, especially tequila-driven concoctions and mojitos made right in front of you, set the stage for afternoons that bleed into evenings. Locals swing by for post-bike-ride snacks or lunch breaks out of the heat; visitors rub shoulders with regulars over thick homemade nachos and roasted Brussels sprouts that steal the show. This is not a shrine to tradition but a playful bridge between Southern comfort and Latin flavor, where inventive food meets casual, buzzing hospitality. Automatic Taco isn’t just about tacos—it’s about community, creativity, and savoring life at Greenville’s crossroads.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 864-203-5704

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Sports Viewing

Hours

  • Sunday: 11AM - 8PM
  • Monday: 11:30AM - 9PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30AM - 9PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30AM - 9PM
  • Thursday: 11:30AM - 9PM
  • Friday: 11:30AM - 9PM
  • Saturday: 11AM - 9PM

Frontier Insights

Hidden Gem
Understated Excellence
Gem Score
81

Excellent quality, understated presence

Only 219 reviews but 4.4 stars

Bottom quartile for reviews in this city

Popular With

Families

Tourist Awareness

LevelLow

TripAdvisor: #417 of 1,039 Places to Eat in Greenville

  • Good for watching sports
  • Features live music
  • Outdoor seating available
Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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