Mexican Restaurants on Hilton Head Island
Mexican restaurants on Hilton Head run from counter-service burrito shops to a waterfront cantina, and nearly all of them are casual.
Sit-down Mexican restaurants and cantinas
Fajitas, chimichangas and margaritas on a patio over Shelter Cove Harbour, serving since 1977.
Papi Tequila, the taco cantina at The Triangle on Greenwood Drive, is listed by its operator as temporarily closed.
Counter-service tacos and burritos
Order at the register and eat in or take it back to the rental; none of these take reservations.
A no-frills taqueria with tacos by the piece and a tray of toppings to dress them yourself. Cash only.
About this list
Mexican restaurants on Hilton Head Island run from counter-service burrito shops on the north end to a waterfront cantina at Shelter Cove, and nearly all of them are casual. Most are walk-in or order-at-the-counter; only a couple take reservations.
If you want the best Mexican in Hilton Head by reputation, the counter-service places carry the strongest reviews: Cactus Street Cantina on Main Street and Java Burrito Co. in the Village at Wexford rate among the island’s highest, and locals send visitors to Amigos on Pope Avenue for its burritos. For a sit-down dinner with margaritas, Holy Tequila, Mi Tierra and San Miguel’s are the usual picks.
Several double as happy-hour spots. Holy Tequila runs half-price tacos on Tuesday and $5 margaritas on Thursday, and Tio’s Latin American Kitchen has happy hour from 4 to 6 every day. For more drinks, see the Hilton Head bars guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mexican restaurant in Hilton Head?
Cactus Street Cantina and Java Burrito Co. carry the strongest Google ratings, Amigos Cafe y Cantina is a local favorite for burritos, and San Miguel’s is the pick for margaritas on the water.
Is there a Mexican restaurant on the water on Hilton Head?
Yes. San Miguel’s Mexican Cafe has a patio overlooking Shelter Cove Harbour and has served there since 1977.
Which Mexican restaurants on Hilton Head take reservations?
Holy Tequila and Tio’s Latin American Kitchen take online reservations. Cactus Street Cantina, Java Burrito Co., Amigos, Fiesta Fresh, Cabritos and Mi Tierra are walk-in.
Where can I get Mexican food near Coligny Beach?
Amigos Cafe y Cantina is at 70 Pope Avenue, a short drive or bike ride from Coligny, and Holy Tequila and Mi Tierra are nearby on the south end.
Is Cabritos cash only?
Yes. Cabritos takes cash, though reviewers say Zelle is accepted, and there is an ATM nearby.
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