Básico

Specialties

We offer a modern take on a traditional taqueria, emphasizing local, fresh ingredients and seasonal menu items. Located in the historic Park Circle district between Mixson Market and Mixson Bath & Racquet Club, this gourmet taqueria lives by Mixson’s sustainable values, featuring a small, ever-​changing menu line-​up in which the chef utilizes traditional Mexican techniques, produces nearly everything in-​house, including handmade tortillas made fresh daily, and grows some of her own vegetables just outside of the restaurant. The beverage component offers craft beers, wines, Mezcal flights, Cava flights and creative cocktails that complement the food. The kitchen services a full catering facility with rental space for events.

History

Established in 2013.

Básico — A taqueria specializing in seasonal fare that is locally grown and produced, this nose-​to-​tail practicing restaurant’s name practices what it preaches — getting back to the basics. Básico is Spanish for basic or primary and that’s what their kitchen espouses; start with the basic, freshest products, using the fundamental techniques and the result is a flavorful feast.

Meet the Business Owner

Bryan L.

Business Owner

Bryan Lewis is the Owner and Operator of Mixson Market, Básico and Mixson Bath & Racquet Club in the blossoming Mixson community in Park Circle. He is an experienced businessman, previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Palmetto Distributing Inc. Lewis also has a strong background in entrepreneurship and marketing. Most notably, he created Charleston’s beloved Heirloom Book Company, a renowned bookshop dedicated to the literature of food. Before moving to Charleston, Lewis spent four years with Mobile Media Enterprises in Atlanta and Los Angeles. At MME, Lewis worked with major brands, successfully launched multiple entertainment properties and conceptualized brand identities.

Lewis is an active member of the greater Charleston and local Park Circle communities, serving as a board member of Slow Food Charleston, member of the Spoleto Festival USA Scene Steering Committee and charity event coordinator and sponsor for Habitat for Humanity. Lewis was the charitable coordin