South Carolina BBQ Joints Tourists Love But Locals Quietly Avoid

Here is the thing locals will quietly tell you, though: this is Texas BBQ, not South Carolina BBQ. For a local craving something rooted in South Carolina heritage, it can feel a little out of place. The mustard-based sauce is the draw here, and for anyone unfamiliar with the South Carolina BBQ tradition, it is a genuine revelation. But Charleston locals who grew up eating traditional South Carolina BBQ sometimes raise an eyebrow at the concept. Fun spot, solid food, but not exactly the BBQ education that South Carolina deserves to give its visitors.