Are these the 6 best ‘hole-in-the-wall’ restaurants in SC? See if you agree with the rankings

If you are looking for a hole in the wall restaurant with great food, Cheapism.com has done the work for you.

The website says it strives to be a “go-to resource for those that are frustrated with the absurdities and indignities of how expensive it is to be alive (hence our tagline: Because Being Alive is Expensive).”

The company says on its website staff members are “solution-oriented people sharing the knowledge and tricks they’ve employed in navigating the complicated world of spending, saving, and living fulfilling lives.”

They look into myriad buckets such as travel, cars and RVs, even gifts.

Here are their choices for best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in South Carolina, sorted by cuisine.

Burgers: The Clock Drive-In in Greenville.

No carhops like in 1954 when The Clock opened.

“No matter, because the burgers are just as good without the roller skates,” Cheapism said. “Try a chili cheeseburger with homemade chili and onion rings prepared daily — they’re better than the crinkle-cut fries, but you can get a half and half if you must.

On its website, The Clock says, “having to put down your cell phone to grip that homemade chili cheeseburger with both hands is going to do you some good.”

Mexican: Taqueria Guiri Guiri in Anderson

It’s a little hard to find and the name of the restaurant is spray painted outside, but there is a covered patio.

None of that matters, Cheapism says, once you start eating.

Cheapism recommends: “The meat choices here are long and varied, including three types of chicken, cochinita, and tripa. Try any of them in the burrito Guiri Guiri, which is wrapped in slices of bacon. Flautas ahogadas (similar to taquitos) smothered in salsa verde are top notch as well.”

Fried chicken: Bertha’s Kitchen in Charleston is classic Lowcountry soul food at a reasonable price, Cheapism says.

“The local favorite has been frying up chicken since 1979. You can expect a long line, but sides like red rice, sweet corn bread and lima beans make it worth the wait.”

Seafood shacks: Crab Catchers on the Waterfront in Little River.

“Not fancy, just fresh” is the Crab Catchers’ tagline.

The restaurant is located on a dock over the Intracoastal Waterway in the northernmost community on South Carolina’s coast.

“Don’t feed the birds,” Cheapism says, quoting from the restaurant’s 10 tips. They left out the end: “they (the birds) will poop on you. In fact, don’t feed any wildlife you may see. Raccoons, otters, waitstaff and other animals are frequently spotted and may bite.

Crab Catchers was founded in 1996 by Tim Kettner, his sister Wendi and brother-in-law Tony Howe and soon the The Grouper Special, fried corn and locally caught fish were favorites. They are still served and fish is still delivered almost every day.

Cheapism recommends hushpuppies, steamed crabs, and “every kind of fried seafood you can imagine.”

Diner: OJ’s Diner In Greenville

OJ’s slogan is “Just good food.”

“Reviewers say that’s exactly what you’ll get at family-owned OJ’s,” Cheapism said.

Fried okra, pork chops, grits, fried chicken.

Opened in 2005, the restaurant is named for owner Greg Johnson uncle, Olin. An Easley location opened in 2012.

Cheapism recommends the fried fish and cornbread, but don’t forget the banana pudding or peach cobbler.

Comfort food: Workmen’s Cafe in James Island

Fried pork chops, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, biscuits and more. Southern staples.

Chef Angie Bellinger makes everything from scratch and learned it all from her mother.

“The lima beans with pork are Bellinger’s most classic dish, and the fried chicken has diners raving,” Cheapism said.

Bellinger recently added a beverage: Kool-Aid but not your run of the mill shake it out of the package Kool-Aid. She mixed pineapple, lemon juices and ginger ale with black cherry and strawberry and kiwi Kool-Aid.

“Man, let me tell you! In the words of our niece, Tarsha Alexander, this is the DA BOMB DOT COM!!! Bellinger said on Facebook.