Tapas 51 - Fort Mill

#26 - Mexican - Fort Mill, Spanish, Tapas
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Tapas 51

Tapas 51
4.0 / 5 (141 reviews)

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Tapas 51 offers a modern Hispanic farm-to-fork dining experience, inspired by local ingredients from North and South Carolina. Chef Aaron Rivera puts his twist on traditional cuisines from Mexico, Central America, and South America, served in tapas form. Guests can also indulge in craft beers, specialty cocktails, and enjoy classic rock music on the big screens.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: ThomasF

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★ 4 / 5 from 141 reviews

**Dining at Tapas 51: A Culinary Adventure with Some Catchy Quirks** Tapas 51 impresses with its flavorful and innovative menu, featuring standout dishes like spicy shrimp pupusas and guacamole. While the service is attentive and knowledgeable, the dining experience is marred by high noise levels, making conversations challenging. The restaurant's layout, with close seating and an acoustically challenging environment, detracts from the otherwise delightful atmosphere, which is enhanced by captivating decor. Despite the occasional frustrations with reservations and pricing, patrons appreciate the restaurant's unique offerings and express enthusiasm for future visits, especially with the possibility of enjoying outdoor seating in better weather.

I was extremely disappointed with my experience, and I have OpenTable to thank for ruining my Valentine's dinner with my friend. I made a reservation about a week before the holiday, only to find an email on Valentine's Day saying that my OpenTable reservation had been canceled due to a cancellation of their partnership with Tappas 51. When I called the restaurant at the provided number, I received a message saying that the number was disconnected. I am very dissatisfied with OpenTable.

Dining here was a wonderful experience during both of our visits. The ambiance is intriguing, with captivating artwork and impeccable design. We received excellent service, with perfect timing for each course and thorough explanations of the dishes. The only downside during both visits was the noise level; there are many hard surfaces, and when the restaurant is full, it gets quite loud. It's not the ideal setting for a quiet, intimate dinner, and the music adds to the overall volume. The exterior has a quirky charm, and we're looking forward to visiting again in warmer weather.

Our table was not available when we arrived. the hostess offered us to sit at the bar and make us each a glass wee for our waiting period. she was very apologetic and we had waited one. we had the guacamole remover (delicious! chorizo brussels sprouts (also delicious! , lamb fried rice (very spicy and tasty, and a tasty chicken dish (sauce up on huh was not our favorite, but not a bad dish. everything was spicy and really good. we have dessert a apple that was also very good. not very sweet, which was good with us. quite expensive overall and our waitress did not seem a great evening, but we had a nice meal.

thomasf
13.08.2023

I was thoroughly disappointed with my experience, and I have Open Table to thank for ruining my Valentine's dinner with my girlfriend. I made reservations about a week before the holiday, only to find out on Valentine's Day that they were canceled by Open Table due to a terminated partnership with Tappa's 51. When I tried calling the restaurant using the number provided, I discovered that the number is no longer in service. Overall, I'm very unhappy with Open Table.

opentable-3
13.08.2023

The location closed and didn't bother canceling reservations until the day they closed when Open Table informed us (day before Valentine's Day.. a little late to be helpful)

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  • Bites / Bocaditos

    Chili Popcorn
    Chili Popcorn
    $4.0
    Queso Fondido Skewers
    Queso Fondido Skewers
    $9.9
    Pickled House Vegetables
    Pickled House Vegetables
    $6.0
  • Tacos Y Platos Fuertes

    Chili Coffee Crusted Brisket Tacos
    Chili Coffee Crusted Brisket Tacos
    $9.9
    Charred Bacon Tacos
    Charred Bacon Tacos
    $13.9
    N.c. Grouper Fish Tacos
    N.c. Grouper Fish Tacos
    $13.9

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