Malagón
Malagón Mercado y Taperia
A Michelin one-star Spanish tapas bar and food shop with approachable prices, known for squid-ink noodles and fried rabbit leg.
Malagón is on Spring Street, beside King Street. Shelves are stocked with Spanish wines and imported foods, and the open kitchen gives it an old-school atmosphere. It earned a Michelin star in 2025. Chef Juan Cassalett's concise tapas menu includes standouts such as fried rabbit leg with a sour cream dip, Barcelona-style potato bombs, crab paella and rossejat negro (squid-ink noodles). The Spanish wine list is a highlight. Reservations can be made on OpenTable, with bar seats kept for walk-ins. Expect about USD 50–70 per person.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 11:00–22:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- The Charleston Museum
- Aiken-Rhett House
- Mother Emanuel AME Church
- King Street
- International African American Museum
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Charleston City Market
- Gibbes Museum of Art