When an auto accident happens unexpectedly, anyone can become a victim. One moment you're commuting back home after a long day at the office. The next, your car is totaled, and you're injured in the hospital due to another person's negligence. It's not fair, but it happens every day. Unlike the irresponsible party who caused the accident, personal injury victims often suffer the most in auto accidents. They have to worry about lost days at work, the long road to recovery, and the inability to provide for their family. Sadly, many people injured in car accidents don't have the luxury of worrying about bills because they're fighting for life in the emergency room.
And while modern cars come equipped with safety features like blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts, motor vehicle accidents are still a huge problem in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in 2020, one person was injured every 11 minutes in a car collision. Even worse, one fatal collision was recorded every 9.1 hours.
Unfortunately, victims of auto accident negligence often don't know what to do when another driver hits them. They have questions like:
These same innocent people provide official statements to insurance agencies without knowing the consequences.
However, if you or your loved ones are victims in a car crash, there's good news. Laws in South Carolina mandate that guilty parties must compensate for pain and suffering. But in order to get the compensation you deserve, it's crucial to work with a personal injury attorney in Spartanburg, SC. Experienced personal injury lawyers know how to bolster your case by securing witnesses for questioning, obtaining accident scene information, and documenting vehicle damage. If these tasks aren't completed quickly, you are far less likely to receive the compensation you and your family deserve.
Theos Law Firm exists to fight for your rights and to ensure negligent drivers are held responsible for the damage they do to your family. It's really that simple. We aren't afraid to trade blows with selfish insurance agencies. Because, unlike Theos Law Firm, they couldn't care less about your best interests.
Here are just a few reasons why so many hardworking people choose Theos Law Firm:
When you're involved in a car or truck accident, it can be a life-changing event. Having represented hundreds of personal injury victims, we understand that you may be confused and frightened. You know you need to speak with a lawyer, but you need a calm, cool presence to ease your anxiety. You need someone who understands what you're enduring, and we know how you feel. Unlike other auto accident attorneys, we believe that personal injury claims are more about the people involved and less about money and settlements. When you reach out to Theos Law Firm, you can rest easy knowing our team will treat you with dignity, compassion, and empathy.
With many years of combined personal injury experience, there's nothing that our team hasn't seen in terms of auto accidents. With that said, we understand that there is no "common" type of accident or scenario - no two accidents are the same. We have represented clients involved in DUI accidents, truck rollovers, reckless drivers, interstate pileups, rear-end collisions, and even Uber driver crashes. With such extensive experience, our team has the tools and talent to take care of you, regardless of how complicated your case might be.
The recovery process involved with automobile accidents changes with every person we represent. There are dozens of details to account for, from car repairs to insurance questions and everything in between. These small but necessary details aren't easy to accomplish for injured parties. That's why our team goes the extra mile to help cut through the red tape to ensure your medical bills are paid, and your car gets fixed. The less weight you have on your shoulders to worry about, the faster you can focus on recovering.
Unlike other personal injury law firms, our team is 100% committed to protecting your rights, and we're uniquely positioned to do so with decades of combined experience. We offer robust representation for many types of auto accidents, including:
If you have been the victim of an accident listed above, please understand that time is of the essence. There is limited time to seek compensation for your injuries, hospital bills, lost wages, and more. As such, there is only a short time to obtain experienced representation for your personal injury case.
Our team knows that finding the right attorney to represent you is an important choice. Therefore, we believe that an initial consultation is imperative to understand your needs and identify your goals fully. When we sit down with you to learn the nuances of your accident, we'll cover all aspects of South Carolina law pertaining to your case. That way, you're armed with information and have an idea of the next steps our firm will take to represent you.
Remember - the sooner we can dig into the details of your case, the sooner we can pursue your rightful compensation. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, our team specializes in several types of automobile accidents:
Car accidents are a serious problem in South Carolina. If you're an adult, you probably know someone involved in a bad car crash in our state. When you look at the stats, it seems like car accidents are always on the rise. One person was killed every 8.2 hours in a car collision. Even more sobering is that one teen driver is involved in a fatal or injury-causing collision every 1.6 hours. The unfortunate truth is that many people involved in car crashes were hurt due to the other driver's negligence.
Common car crash injuries in South Carolina include:
Car accident victims in South Carolina are often left to pay their medical bills but can't do so because they're too hurt to go to work or take their car in for repair. These life-changing scenarios can snowball into a series of scary events, leaving victims hopeless and unsure where to turn.
Fortunately, a car accident attorney in Spartanburg, SC can help you avoid these pitfalls and obtain the money you need to survive. At Theos Law Firm, our team has a deep understanding of the rules that dictate fault in South Carolina. We know that thorough representation is needed to receive maximum compensation, and we're well-prepared to achieve that goal for you.
Our car accident lawyers in South Carolina can recover compensation for injuries and damages:
The moments following the crash are often a blur when you're involved in a car accident. However, per South Carolina law, those on the scene must adhere to legal responsibilities and obligations.
First, try to stop your car and ensure it is positioned safely near the scene of the crash. Then, call 911 to report the accident. While most folks go into full-blown panic mode, you need to stay calm so you can process the situation. If you notice that there are injured people, give them "reasonable assistance." Per South Carolina Code of Laws, that could include transporting hurt people to a hospital or calling an ambulance for them.
If you're in a car crash, you need to be prepared to exchange contact information with other drivers at the accident scene. If the person who caused the collision is present, make sure to get their name, phone number, address, and insurance info. If witnesses are present, get their contact info, too, in case our team needs to obtain their account later.
Next, try to piece together how the car crash happened. This is an appropriate time to take photos of the cars, wreckage, and debris. Ask yourself if you think a vehicle failed to follow the rules of the road, like speeding or failing to stop at a stop sign.
Regardless of how minor your injuries may appear and who may be to blame for the accident, get legal advice from Theos Law Firm first before giving any recorded statements or refusing medical care.
Tractor-trailer and semi-truck crashes are often more complicated than two car crashing. Because these cases are more complex and nuanced, it's imperative that you contact a truck accident attorney in Spartanburg, SC to help you through the recovery process and win the compensation you deserve.
After a semi-truck crash, you must take steps quickly to preserve evidence so that the crash may be recreated. In serious semi-truck accidents where people are injured or killed, trucking companies usually send a team of investigators to the accident site immediately. These investigators will do their best to obtain evidence that can hurt you in court or even attempt to hide or destroy evidence. The last thing a trucking company wants is for you to win a settlement against them.
That's especially true since various entities may be liable for your truck accident injury, not just the driver. The trucking company, the trucking manufacturer, and the team responsible for truck maintenance could also be responsible. Additionally, if dangerous or inadequate road conditions factor into your accident, you could actually sue some government departments. For those reasons, it's critical to retain quality representation ASAP after a truck accident in South Carolina.
At Theos Law Firm, our team has experience winning compensation in many types of truck accidents, such as:
As your truck accident lawyer in South Carolina, we work hard to fight for your rights and win your case. In order to do so, our team will:
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Obtaining the trucking company's records and discovering the info they have on the semi-truck driver involved is an important part of our process. We will also secure access to the trucker's driving log notes, which they must maintain according to law.
Like airplanes and helicopters, big rigs have a "black box" that records real-time truck data, like speeds, changes in direction, and brake application.
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Sometimes an expert is needed to digest all the evidence and provide an expert opinion on the cause of the semi-truck collision. When needed, our team will hire such an expert to ensure your case is robust and air-tight.
We will obtain the police's investigation report and any accident photos, measurements, or other documentation taken by officers while investigating your semi-truck crash.
It's imperative to find all the witnesses of your accident and interview them to get recorded statements in a timely manner. Doing otherwise may result in faded memories and inaccurate facts.
Time and again, auto accident victims agree to early settlements provided by insurance companies because the offer seems like a lot. But what if you return to work after recovering from an accident, only for your pain to return?
With adjusters, lawyers, and investigators at their disposal, insurance agencies will do everything in their power to minimize the compensation you deserve. Don't let them pick on you or silence your voice. If you or a loved are victims of a negligent car or truck accident in South Carolina, contact Theos Law Firm today. We have the team, tools, and experience to fight back on your behalf, no matter how complicated your case may seem.
To schedule an appointment for your free consultation, contact Theos Law Firm in Spartanburg today.
A national investment firm has pledged to open a $2.8 billion computing center in South Carolina’s Upstate.NorthMark Strategies inked a deal with Spartanburg County to bring its supercomputing operations to a former Kohler manufacturing plant and warehouse.“Of the more than 100 locations across the country we considered, Spartanburg stood out for its strong community, skilled workforce, dynamic economy and strategic advantages,” NorthMark Strategies President Jen Byrne ...
A national investment firm has pledged to open a $2.8 billion computing center in South Carolina’s Upstate.
NorthMark Strategies inked a deal with Spartanburg County to bring its supercomputing operations to a former Kohler manufacturing plant and warehouse.
“Of the more than 100 locations across the country we considered, Spartanburg stood out for its strong community, skilled workforce, dynamic economy and strategic advantages,” NorthMark Strategies President Jen Byrne said in a statement. “Our investment in this high-performance computing center solidifies our commitment to building for future growth and being prepared to meet the growing demand for (high performance computing) capabilities.”
The company plans to transform the facility into “one of the most advanced (high performance computing) facilities in the world, leveraging cutting-edge technology to support complex computational tasks in machine learning, data analytics, and complex systems modeling.”
The project, previously referred to publicly as “Project Moc-1” while the deal was negotiated, comes as South Carolina grapples with how to meet the energy needs of a growing population, manufacturing base and an influx of power heavy data centers.
These data centers, housing rows of servers, are focused on the storage of vast amount of data. High performance computing, on the other hand, is about analyzing large amounts of data, which would cause a typical computer to freeze up, at high speeds.
It can do this multiple ways, either with the use of a custom-built supercomputer or a cluster of individual computers all working together, to give the user more computing power than a standard, single computer. North Carolina State University, for example, offers one such cluster.
NorthMark’s clients turn to the company with their complex engineering problems. NorthMark’s computing centers power the company’s various simulation and artificial intelligence tools that its clients can use to design and troubleshoot whatever they need.
“We don’t just fund ideas — we help test, refine, and improve them,” according to NorthMark’s website.
“With NorthMark Strategies establishing operations in Spartanburg County, South Carolina continues to add to its already impressive technology industry. We celebrate this remarkable investment in the Upstate and all it will mean for our state and our people,” Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey said in a statement.
NorthMark’s center will be different from massive centers under construction by Google and Facebook parent company Meta in a second way.
Those centers each require hundreds of megawatts to operate.
But NorthMark will connect to a nearby natural gas pipeline and use the fuel to make its own power, County Councilman David Britt previously told the SC Daily Gazette. The center is not expected to use more energy than the site’s former tenant, Kohler, which closed in 2024 after 66 years.
While the reported investment figure is immense — the second largest single investment in state history — the company will employ just 27 full-time workers. NorthMark has not disclosed what these jobs will be or the potential salary for these positions.
To lure in the company, Spartanburg County offered a reduced property tax rate of 4% for 40 years.
By state law, manufacturers without such an arrangement pay a 6% rate. (Industrial property owners previously paid a 10.5% rate, but state laws passed in 2017 and 2022 effectively lowered it to 6%.)
The county also is offering special credits allowing the company to further buy down its tax bill — a $1.5 million annual credit for the first 20 years and $2 million for the 20 years after that.
NorthMark is not seeking any tax incentives or grants from the state, according to a company spokeswoman.
The company is renovating the facility in three phases, starting with a 350,000-square-foot former warehouse on site and ending with the former 500,000-square-foot manufacturing plant.
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SPARTANBURG — South Carolina’s second-largest single investment to date is coming to Spartanburg County.NorthMark Strategies, through its subsidiary Valara Holdings, plans to transform a former manufacturing facility in the county into a high-performance computing center. The company is expected to invest $2.76 billion and create 27 full-time jobs.Th...
SPARTANBURG — South Carolina’s second-largest single investment to date is coming to Spartanburg County.
NorthMark Strategies, through its subsidiary Valara Holdings, plans to transform a former manufacturing facility in the county into a high-performance computing center. The company is expected to invest $2.76 billion and create 27 full-time jobs.
The center at 4000 S. Pine St. will be one of the most advanced high-performance computing centers in the world, the company said. It will leverage “cutting-edge technology to support complex computational tasks in machine learning, data analytics, and complex systems modeling.”
Initial operations are expected to come online in the third quarter of 2026. The bulk of the investment will be spent on equipment for the center.
NorthMark Strategies looked at more than 100 locations and chose Spartanburg County. On Feb. 17, when the project was first announced but the company was still unnamed, Spartanburg County Councilman David Britt said the county was competing with another state for the project.
Jen Byrne, the president of NorthMark, said Spartanburg stood out for its “strong community, skilled workforce, dynamic economy and strategic advantages.” NorthMark Strategies is an investment firm based in the United States that combines “capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value.”
“Our investment in this HPC (high-performance computing) facility solidifies our commitment to building for future growth and being prepared to meet the growing demand for HPC capabilities among our current and future investment partners head-on,” Byrne said.
The project will be designed to generate its own power needed for operations, meaning it won’t strain the community’s power grid. As data centers have come to South Carolina in recent years, debates have raged about how to handle the heavy strain they put on the grid. This project’s ability to self-generate power nullifies that concern.
Natural gas from an existing pipeline will fuel the center's generators. The center is not expected to draw much more energy than the site's former facility.
Spartanburg County Council members unanimously gave second reading approval to economic incentives for the project at a meeting on April 21. A final reading is needed before they are finalized.
The incentives would lower the company’s tax assessment ratio to 4 percent for the property for 40 years. A special source revenue credit agreement is also included that could be used to cover infrastructure costs.
The company will repurpose the former Kohler manufacturing facility for the high-performance computing center. Kohler announced the closing of its Spartanburg County facility in January 2024.
This investment is now the state’s second-largest single investment, only behind a $3.5 billion battery recycling site in Berkeley County from Redwood Materials.
Britt, county council vice chair and chairman of the economic development committee, emphasized the importance of the county's ability to use a fee-in-lieu agreement to land the company. He said it would not have come without the tax mechanism and called the investment a “game changer” for not only the Upstate but all of South Carolina.
“It is a great project, I'm really excited,” Britt said. “This is a great company that's going to be a good corporate citizen that doesn't tax our infrastructure.”
For months, there has been tantalizing discussion about a mystery company considering a $2.8 billion investment in Spartanburg.On Monday evening, the company was named as Spartanburg County Council approved tax incentives for its plans to redevelop the old Kohler Co. factory on South Pine St.NorthMark Strategies selected the site as the home of a future state-of-the-art high-performance computing center.“Of the more than 100 locations across the country we considered, Spartanburg stood out for its strong community,...
For months, there has been tantalizing discussion about a mystery company considering a $2.8 billion investment in Spartanburg.
On Monday evening, the company was named as Spartanburg County Council approved tax incentives for its plans to redevelop the old Kohler Co. factory on South Pine St.
NorthMark Strategies selected the site as the home of a future state-of-the-art high-performance computing center.
“Of the more than 100 locations across the country we considered, Spartanburg stood out for its strong community, skilled workforce, dynamic economy and strategic advantages,” said NorthMark President Jen Byrne in a prepared statement.
Byrne described NorthMark Strategies as “a leader in high-performance computing, driving innovation across artificial intelligence, data science, and advanced simulations.”
Following Monday’s meeting, David Britt, who chairs the council’s economic development committee, compared NorthMark’s investment in Spartanburg County to the 1992 announcement that BMW would locate its North American manufacturing facility in Greer.
“This is a statement that Spartanburg County and South Carolina are committed to technology and engineering in the way that the BMW plant let the world know that we could be a leader in the automotive industry,” Britt said.
In a news release, Gov. Henry McMaster added, "NorthMark Strategies' $2.8 billion investment is a milestone moment for Spartanburg County, and a clear reflection of the confidence companies have in our state. This project further positions South Carolina as a national leader in technology and innovation."
NorthMark won’t be a major employer in the county -- it is planning to hire 27 full-time staff members.
Britt stressed that these will be high-paying jobs.
He’s glad to see the Kohler plant, which closed in 2024, repurposed in a way that will boost the tax base. “It gives me a great feeling of satisfaction when we can repurpose a facility – like the old textile mills that have repurposed as apartments or retail,” he said.
Without NorthMark’s investment, he thinks the Kohler might have sat vacant “for years to come.”
The fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement approved by county council brings NorthMark’s property tax burden from the regular 10 percent level to four percent. “But they’re still going to pay a lot of property taxes,” Britt said.
The deal will provide a particular boost to Spartanburg County School District 7, which is home to the 271-acre Kohler property.
It will take a little more than a year for NorthMark Strategies to renovate and upfit the facility, Britt said. The project is expected to support between 400 and 600 engineering and construction jobs, and over the long term, contract with regional suppliers to provide maintenance and operations support.
The facility will generate its power and will house cutting-edge computing equipment to “enable the development of new algorithms, optimize performance, and explore groundbreaking applications across various industries,” according to a news release.
Britt said he expects NorthMark to be a good corporate citizen. “They didn’t come to us and ask, ‘What are you going to do for us?’” he said. “They asked about how they could ingrain themselves into the community.”
Company leaders have specifically talked about supporting STEM education and cultural programs, Britt said.
3-Time Academy of Country Music Award Winner, Cole Swindell, to Headline Concert at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg on June 5th to Kickoff BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.APRIL 16th, 2025 – SPARTANBURG, SC – Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell, the 3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner and chart-topping artist, takes the stage for an unforgettable inaugural performance at Fifth Third Park, located at 300 W. Henry St. Spartanburg, SC, on June 5th, 2025. T...
3-Time Academy of Country Music Award Winner, Cole Swindell, to Headline Concert at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg on June 5th to Kickoff BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.
APRIL 16th, 2025 – SPARTANBURG, SC – Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell, the 3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner and chart-topping artist, takes the stage for an unforgettable inaugural performance at Fifth Third Park, located at 300 W. Henry St. Spartanburg, SC, on June 5th, 2025. The concert marks the kickoff of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and promises a night full of live music and celebration.
“We are pleased to bring this kickoff concert back for a fourth year and have Cole Swindell as our headliner this year,” said Bob Stegner, President of SCCI. “This tournament has become a cornerstone of the Upstate communities, and having an artist with Cole’s credentials join us for this special event elevates the experience for all involved. His performance will undoubtedly bring an added level of energy and enthusiasm to the weekend.”
“It’s a privilege to continue the tradition of kicking off the tournament weekend with a concert right here in Spartanburg. Having Cole Swindell as this year's main act reflects the energy and momentum we’ve been building, and we are so proud to bring this level of entertainment to our city,” said Todd Horne, SCCI Board of Directors. “This concert has become a signature part of the tournament festivities, and we look forward to adding an extra level of enthusiasm to this already highly anticipated weekend.”
Swindell, who most recently took home two major honors at the 2023 ACM Awards – Song of the Year and Single of the Year for his chart-topping hit "She Had Me at Heads Carolina," is no stranger to success in the country music scene. The singer-songwriter has built a reputation with his catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics with an impressive catalog of hits, including fan favorites like "You Should Be Here" and his breakout track, "Chillin’ It," which earned him his first platinum certification.
With four studio albums already under his belt and a new studio album set for release in June 2025, Swindell has cemented his place as a successful singer and songwriter in the country music industry. Special guests James Radford Band and Gritty Flyright are joining Swindell, creating an entertaining lineup full of country music.
Home of the new Hub City Spartanburgers, Fifth Third Park officially opened its doors on April 1st, 2025. General Manager of the new minor league team, Tyson Jeffers, expressed his enthusiasm about Cole Swindell performing at the stadium. "We cannot wait to welcome Cole Swindell to Fifth Third Park for the inaugural concert as part of the tournament! This is a huge milestone for both the Hub City Spartanburgers and our vibrant community here in Spartanburg. Cole’s performance will be the perfect way to kick off this prestigious event, and we’re thrilled to provide fans with an unforgettable experience. Fifth Third Park is going to be an incredible venue for concerts like this, and we can’t wait to see everyone come together to celebrate the start of this weekend!"
In addition to headlining the concert, Swindell will also participate in the tournament, combining his love of music and golf for a weekend of entertainment and philanthropy.
Head to nightintheburg.com on Friday, April 18th at 10:00 AM EST to purchase your tickets and learn more about the concert. Don’t miss the chance to see Cole Swindell live in concert at Fifth Third Park on June 5th as part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.
Doors will open at 5:00 PM, and the music will start at 6:00 PM.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Judson Conwell, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Assistant Tournament Director, at jconwell@sccharities.org or Kari Snyder, Director of Community Engagement & Sustainability, at ksnyder@sccharities.org
ABOUT COLE SWINDELL Cole Swindell is a multi-platinum-selling country music artist and songwriter who has taken the country music world by storm with his chart-topping hits and heartfelt performances. With 3 Academy of Country Music Awards including wins for Song of the Year and Single of the Year in 2023, and numerous other accolades, Swindell continues to rise as one of the leading voices in contemporary country music. His smash hits include "She Had Me at Heads Carolina," "You Should Be Here," and his debut smash hit "Chillin' It." Swindell is signed to Warner Music Nashville, where he will release his fifth studio album in June 2025.
ABOUT BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, was created in order to showcase the beauty of Upstate South Carolina and the hospitality of its citizens to the world; to create an event that brings the Upstate a fun and entertaining week centered around professional athletes and world-renowned celebrities; and raise money and awareness for South Carolina charities. Since 2001, the tournament has awarded more than $17 million to numerous Upstate SC non-profit organizations, part of the PGA TOUR’s $3 billion raised for charity.
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities, and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday with the 12 lowest-scoring amateur teams, and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club.
The tournament draws an estimated 45,000 spectators, 35 percent of attendees at the event are visitors and 25% of those visitors stay in local overnight accommodations.
The 2024 economic impact study provided by Visit Greenville SC estimated that the tournament yielded more than 8.5 million in total output/impact for the region.
Inside: A solid list from local taco lovers- where you can find authentic tacos in Greenville, SC and across the Upstate.Are you looking for tacos in Spartanburg, SC or tacos in Greenville, SC? We’re right there with you. We’re big taco fans around here, and we’ve tried several restaurants in Spartanburg and Greenville searching for that perfect taco. Here’s our list of authentic taco qualifications and restaurants where you can find them! Buen Provecho!Check our list of the plac...
Inside: A solid list from local taco lovers- where you can find authentic tacos in Greenville, SC and across the Upstate.
Are you looking for tacos in Spartanburg, SC or tacos in Greenville, SC? We’re right there with you. We’re big taco fans around here, and we’ve tried several restaurants in Spartanburg and Greenville searching for that perfect taco. Here’s our list of authentic taco qualifications and restaurants where you can find them! Buen Provecho!
Check our list of the places readers say are their favorite Mexican Restaurants in Greenville
I recently saw where a national poll declared a fast-food chain as having the best tacos in the country. After some reflection, I realized that this poll result was (most likely) because of the fact that it’s a national chain with a location in every town. I also recently saw where that same chain won runner-up in the local newspaper’s Best Mexican Restaurant Category.
For this, there is no explanation. I can’t understand, or explain it.
That’s one of the many reasons I decided to seek out the best authentic taco in the Upstate. My search was also a quest to relive the tacos of my childhood. As a kid I spent quite a few weekends working at the flea market with my dad, enjoying tacos from a taco truck before it was a trendy thing.
My search in Spartanburg and Greenville is just beginning, but I have some places I’ve tried and some I’m excited to try.
Before I get to the list, let me just clarify what an authentic taco means to me.
I love their tacos, but I also love the story behind this taco joint neatly tucked away next to the Reedy River. Jorge “Papi” Barrales worked his way up from dishwasher at Soby’s to having Carl Sobocinski, the owner of the Table 301 family of restaurants, invited him to work on a concept. The result is Papi’s Tacos and some of the yummiest authentic tacos you’ll find downtown.
If you stop in for their taco Tuesday happy hour, tacos are just $2 each. Pair your tacos with a cold horchata, Jamaica drink, or a Jarritos Mexican soda, and you have an instaworthy meal, with the beautiful Reedy River as the backdrop. My son and I like to have mother & son dates, catching a show at the Peace Center. This is our favorite pre-show meal.300 River Street, Suite 123, Greenville SC | 864.373.7274
New to the taco scene in Greenville is Chucho’s Taco Grill. They exploded onto the scene by offering the frequently sought-after quesa-birria tacos. The menu includes a great set of kid’s options too, as well as a drive-thru for contactless pickup. They have Greenville’s BEST Elote too if you like street corn. 3111 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville 29609 | 864.568.5133
After this article was originally published, readers encouraged readers to head over to the Barnyard Flea market. I was told that the tacos sold from the stand there were insanely good. Guess what? They were right! Plus, due to the low overhead of being located at the flea market, the tacos are inexpensive. I made the mistake of mentioning the taco stand to my dad, a native of Mexico. Let’s say they were a hit. So much so that he was there every weekend eating tacos, weeks in a row. 2000 Highway 101 South, Greer
When you walk in, be prepared to hear the sounds of a telenovela on the TV in the corner. In my opinion, it just makes the experience all the better.
We usually order an assortment of tacos from the menu. They are cooked to order and while that happens you can help yourselves to the freshly made salsa, from the salsa bar. I usually grab a salsa selection and some of the pickled onion/jalapeno mix. Those are for the people who like the heat that makes your sinuses open up, and your eyes water. The tacos were served simply, Just the meat, onions & cilantro. It’s like heaven on a corn tortilla.
Make sure to get an authentic Mexican soda when you stop in. The Senoral Sangria is one of my favorite sodas and it’s non-alcoholic! If you’re planning on eating dinner there, go early. They say they close at eight, and they will politely make yours a to-go order if you get there too close to closing time. 3058 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors | 864.991.8888
Dayna Lee is a Mexican-American transplant from Texas, and she’s bringing the flavors of her childhood to life with pop-ups around the Upstate! You can find her most nights at local breweries, offering up traditional items and fun and creative dishes, like her nachos with a flaming hot Cheeto base, “Flaming Hot Nacheetos”. Follow Comal 864 on Instagram to see where they will be slingin’ tacos next.
Although the tacos at here come with melted queso in them, I think they still warrant being on the list. The tacos here are served in a boat with meat piled high, on two tortillas. So, some assembly is required, but worth the work. I’ve never had a taco here I didn’t enjoy.903 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville | 864.770.3450
The following places are just some of the places around town you can find such a taco.
Conveniently located in downtown Spartanburg, Burrito Hub has quickly become one of my favorite places to grab tacos in the hub city. The tacos are reasonably priced, they have the best Elote in Spartanburg, and they have margaritas! Follow them on social media to know when they have specials. 2601 East Main Street Street, Spartanburg | 864.274.3077
This restaurant is very popular in local foodie groups, with good reason. The food is authentic, reasonably priced, and good. I enjoy the carne asada and al pastor tacos, with a side of scratch-made refried beans. There’s a salsa bar to customize your tacos if you’d like to add some heat. Conveniently located next to I-26, don’t let the Roebuck address deter you from trying the tacos here.6198 Highway 221, Roebuck | 864.913.1500
One glance at online reviews and you’ll be ready to head to Wellford to enjoy some tacos here. The portions are generous and reasonably priced.105 B Little Mountain Road, Wellford | 864.336.5008
Already a favorite with readers in Greenville. The newly opened location in Roebuck is turning diners in Spartanburg into fans. Their yummy authentic tacos and awesome kids meal deals are a reason Uncle Bertos is a favorite with my family. For residents on the westside of Spartanburg, the Simpsonville location might be closer to dine at.2509 Stone Station Road, Roebuck | 864.586.3973100 Batesville Road, Simpsonville | 864.234.6501
This super popular taco truck can usually be found in the parking lots adjacent to the national taco chain, near I-26 and W.O. Ezell Boulevard. You can call in your order so it’ll be ready when you pull up. 7785 Warren Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg | 864.279.7527
Tacos & Bla Bla Bla is a brick-and-mortar restaurant that serves up delicious, really affordable tacos. And on Taco Tuesdays, tacos are only $2! With multiple locations across the Upstate, there’s likely one near you.Multiple Locations
Other taco restaurants in Spartanburg that have been recommended to me by readers, that I have yet to try are:
Delicious PasteleriaI’m excited to try the tacos this bakery serves up, it comes highly recommended! Plus their baked goodies look really tempting!106 South Blackstock Road, Spartanburg SC
El Burrito3614 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs | 864.814.0770
Taco Grill3614 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs | 864.814.6770
There are plenty of awesome Mexican and taco places that are not on the list. I hope this inspires our readers to head out and explore the little tucked away restaurants, with awesome authentic offerings.
There are plenty of awesome taco joints and Mexican restaurants that are not on this list, and for that, I apologize. I hope this list inspires our readers to go on their own search for authentic tacos. Where do you go for authentic tacos?