Hanahan, South Carolina Foodie Bucket List

Must-Visit Restaurants & Food Stops (Hanahan, SC)

By Mark A Leon

🌮 Mexican & Latin Flavors

KOOBEN CAFÉ MEXICANO – A local favorite Mexican café serving breakfast and lunch with a twist. Top items to try:

• Chilaquiles (classic or habanero)
• Homemade guacamole & chips
• Cochinita pibil quesadillas
• Sopa de tortilla
• Tres Leches cake or traditional flan for dessert
• Horchata-inspired drinks like Horchata Matcha or Burrito Sabanero drink  

🍝 Italian & Elevated Dining

Cane Pazzo – Upscale Italian with house-made pastas and seasonal dishes. Highlights include:

• She Crab Raviolo with sherry cream
• Corn and Pepper Risotto
• Wood-grilled seafood and meats sourced with local ingredients  

🍔 Casual & Comfort Eats

Johnny’s Garage – New American spot with great burgers, sandwiches, and craft beer in a lively setting.

LG’s By the Creek – Classic bar fare, pizza, and casual bites perfect with an ice-cold drink.

Famulari’s Pizzeria: Hanahan – Highly rated pizza place known for crispy pies and Italian-style toppings.

🦀 Seafood & Southern Favorites

Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood – Flavorful seafood with a Southern twist — think garlic-butter crabs, shrimp, fish, oysters, and po’boys.

🌯 Tex-Mex & Tacos

Salud Tacos + Tequila – Modern taco spot with creative Mexican dishes and tasty margaritas — try the street tacos and house margarita.

🍗 Comfort & Homestyle

Nigel’s Good Food Bowen – Southern comfort classics like fried chicken, crab rice, and smothered pork chops.

🍴 Quick Food Highlights to Try in Hanahan

At KOOBEN CAFÉ MEXICANO:

• Chilaquiles (classic or spicy)
• Plátanos fritos with Mexican cream & cheese
• Empanadas with savory pork
• Concha French toast with plantain ice cream for dessert  

At Johnny’s Garage & LG’s By the Creek:

• Juicy signature burgers
• Loaded fries and casual bar snacks

At Geechie Garlic Crabs:

• Garlic-butter crab legs
• Shrimp or fish po’boys

At Cane Pazzo:

• House-made pasta dishes
• Seasonal risottos and wood-grilled proteins

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