Tio's Latin American Kitchen is in Shelter Cove Towne Centre on Hilton Head Island, and it is a relaxed place to eat tacos, empanadas and Cuban sandwiches without dressing up for it. The menu mixes Latin American dishes with Mexican favorites, and local reviewers regularly mention the vegan options. The chef, Lynden Zuniga, grew up in Honduras, and the menu leans on that background. If you searched for Tios HHI, this is the Shelter Cove restaurant; the company also has a second location in Bluffton.

Tio's Latin American Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on Mexican food, with higher prices.

Chips & Dips

Fresh Salsa$3
Salsa & warm tortilla chips made fresh daily.
Queso$10
White melted cheese & warm tortilla chips made fresh daily in house.
GuacamoleMP
Served with warm tortilla chips made fresh daily in house.
Tio's Trio of Dips$14
Salsa, queso, guacamole, & warm tortilla chips made fresh daily in house.
Layered Taco Dip$14
Guacamole, black beans, chipotle cream, shredded cheese, lettuce, Pico de gallo served with warm tortilla chips made fresh daily.
Tio's Fiesta Dip$14
Made to order with queso, shredded chicken & chorizo, topped with Pico de Gallo served with warm tortilla chips made fresh daily in house.

Small Plates

Loaded Yuca OR Plantains$13.50
Fried sweet plantains OR yuca topped with seasoned shredded beef OR roasted pork, Cotija cheese, sofrito salsa, & drizzled with cilantro lime crema.
Vegan Style$11
Fried yuca topped with seasonal veggies & chimichurri sauce
Pinchos$15
Two skewers of adobo marinated steak on top of Tio's slaw.
Tostones$11
Twice fried savory plantains served with tangy garlic lime aioli.
Elote Fingers$10
Sweet corn ribs, garlic lime aioli, Cotija, Tajin.
Latin Tuna Poke$16.50
Diced ahi tuna, cucumber & sofrito salsa, sliced avocado, sriracha aioli, tortilla strips served over fried tostones.
Latin Sampler$18
Southwestern Eggrolls
Chicken, corn, beans, cheese & spices served with cilantro lime crema
Zuniga's Empanadas$15
Served with Tio's slaw, a side of sofrito salsa & chipotle cream.
Ceviche$14
Shrimp, seafood marinated in lime juice & tossed with pico de gallo, avocado, served with warm tortilla chips.
Tio's Shrimp$15
Coastal shrimp sautéed in a spicy garlic sauce. Served with fresh tortillas OR toasted Cuban bread.
Chicken Flautas$13
Flour tortillas, shredded chicken, rolled & fried served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo & Cotija cheese.
Mussels$15
Sautéed in garlic, tomatoes & white wine served with toasted Cuban bread.
Tatchos$16
Tater tots, ground beef, cheese, queso, lettuce, sour cream, pico, & jalapeños.

Quesadillas

Cheese$15
Shredded asadero, menonita, & Oaxaca cheeses
Veggie$15
Melty cheese, zucchini, squash, peppers & onions
Chicken$16
Melty cheese, grilled chicken, peppers & onions
Steak$17
Melty cheese, grilled steak, peppers & onions
Seafood$17
Melty cheese, shrimp & scallops, peppers & onions.

Enormous Nachos

Nate's Nachos$14
Shredded cheese & creamy queso, lettuce, black beans, guacamole, pico, sour cream, & jalapeños.
Add: ADD: Al Pastor, shredded beef or chicken, ground beef, Cuban pork $6
Fajita$21
Shredded cheese & queso, lettuce, black beans, guacamole, pico, sour cream, jalapenos with grilled steak* & shrimp, sautéed onions, & peppers.

Tacos

Choice of soft flour, soft corn, or crunchy corn tortilla. Romaine $1 extra. · MAKE IT A MEAL- $5: Choice of Rice & Beans, Chips & Queso, or Plantains · TACO ADD ONS - $1.50 EA: SLICED AVOCADO, 2OZ SOUR CREAM, 2oz FRESH OR PICKLED JALAPEÑOS, 4OZ PICKLED RED ONIONS

Quesabirria Tacos2/$14
Beef, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, consome.
Steak$7
Avocado salsa, pickled red onions, chimichurri
Ground Beef$5.50
Lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream
Cuban Roasted Pork$6
Tio's slaw, house salsa
Al Pastor$6
Grilled pineapple, raw onion, cilantro, salsa verde, lime
Chorizo$6
Cotija cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro, lime, salsa verde
Carnitas$6
Cotija cheese, pico de gallo, salsa verde, sour cream
Tequila Lime Chicken$5.50
Cabbage, corn salsa, cotija cheese, chipotle cream
Shredded Chicken$5.50
Lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream
USA Shrimp$6.50
Cabbage, pineapple salsa, cilantro lime crema
Blackened or Fried Fish$6.50
Cabbage, pineapple salsa, cilantro lime crema
Ahi Tuna$6.50
On Romaine, sofrito salsa, cabbage, sriracha aioli, avocado
Fried Yuca$5.50
Black beans, corn salsa, avocado, chimichurri

Fresh Salads

ADD Grilled Chicken $8, Al Pastor $8, USA Shrimp $10, Steak* $12, Salmon $14, Ahi Tuna $12 · Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar, Creamy Cilantro Lime, Ranch, Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette

Caribbean Salad$10
Crisp romaine, sliced avocado, grilled pineapple, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, toasted almonds, paired with Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette.
Tio's Salad$10
Crisp romaine, black beans, corn salsa, Cotija cheese, red onion, tomatoes, & tortilla strips.
Caesar Salad$8
Crisp romaine, shredded parmesan cheese & garlic croutons, paired with Caesar dressing.
Taco Salad$16
Tortilla bowl, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, black beans, & pico de gallo with choice of grilled chicken, shredded chicken, roasted pork, OR ground beef.
Add: Shrimp is $5

A 20% gratuity is added on to parties of 6 or more. · A 2.87% fee is added onto all credit card transactions.

Tio's Entrees

SPLIT PLATE CHARGE - $3

Coastal Shrimp$23
Coastal shrimp pan sautéed in choice of a white wine, butter & garlic sauce OR spicy red diablo sauce. Served with cilantro lime rice & fresh seasonal vegetables.
Salmon$25
Grilled OR blackened North Atlantic salmon, topped with avocado salsa and chimichurri sauce. Served with cilantro lime rice & vegetables.
Latin Tuna Poke Bowl$24
Diced Ahi tuna, cucumber & sofrito salsa, sliced avocado, sriracha aioli, served over cilantro lime rice & romaine lettuce, topped with tortilla strips.
Chef's Seafood Pasta$28
Coastal shrimp, mussels, & scallops, sautéed in tomato garlic white wine sauce over linguine.
Steak Pinchos$25
Skewers of adobo marinated steak on top of Tio's slaw with cilantro lime rice & seasonal vegetables.
Tio's Burger$18
Grilled beef patty, American cheese, bacon, caramelized onion, fried egg, Tio's special sauce. With seasoned curly fries
Classic Burger$15
Grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion. With curly fries
Add: American cheese $1
Tequila Lime Chicken Sandwich$17
Marinated chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, onion, avocado, & tomato with garlic aioli on a brioche bun. With seasoned curly fries.
Southwest Wrap$17
Blackened chicken, chopped romaine, corn salsa, black beans, shredded cheese, tossed with creamy salsa dressing. With seasoned curly fries.
Caribbean Shrimp Wrap$18
Blackened shrimp, chopped romaine, sliced avocado, grilled pineapple, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, toasted almonds, paired with Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette. With seasoned curly fries.
Honduran Tamales$17
Two Honduran style tamales, seasoned corn masa filled with adobo chicken, potatoes, green olives, rice, wrapped & steamed in a banana leaf.
Cuban Roasted Pork Dinner$22
Cuban style roasted pork marinated for 48 hours, then slow cooked. Served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, Tio's slaw, sweet plantains & fresh corn tortillas OR Cuban bread.
Cuban Sandwich$16
Cuban style roasted pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, key lime mustard & sliced dill pickles, pressed in authentic Cuban bread. Served with rice & beans.
Vegan Dinner$18
Cilantro lime rice, black beans, seasoned vegetables, sweet plantains & yuca served with fresh corn tortillas and a trio of salsas.
Paella$34
Made to order, allow additional preparation time. Coastal shrimp, mussels, scallops, chorizo, green peas, roasted red and green peppers, garlic & saffron rice simmered in a savory white wine broth.

Mexican Favorites

SPLIT PLATE CHARGE +$3

Carnitas$21
Tender marinated pork chunks lightly fried served, with sour cream, Pico de Gallo, rice, beans & choice of corn OR flour tortillas.
Carne Asada$26
Grilled ribeye topped with pico de gallo served with rice & beans, with fresh corn OR flour tortillas.
Plato Grande$23
Cuban roasted pork chile relleno, chicken enchilada & a crunchy ground beef taco served with rice and beans. No substitutions please.
Pollo Asado (ACP)$18
Grilled chicken breast sautéed with peppers & onions, topped with queso, served with rice & beans.
Enchiladas$19
Three enchiladas filled with choice of shredded chicken, ground beef, Cuban style roasted pork OR cheese, with red OR green tomatillo cream sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Add: Make it Supreme: topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream $2
Chori Pollo$20
Chicken breast, Mexican chorizo, peppers & onions over a bed of rice topped with queso & pico de gallo with choice of corn OR flour tortillas.
Poblanos$19
Two roasted poblano peppers filled with choice of shredded chicken, ground beef, Cuban style roasted pork, seasoned shredded beef OR cheese topped with with borracha sauce & queso. Served with rice & beans.
Shrimp & Scallops Poblanos$21
Creamy salsa verde

Burritos & Chimis

Tio's Steak Burrito$20
Grilled marinated steak, rice, black beans, pico de gallo & lettuce topped with borracha sauce and queso.
Seafood Burrito$20
Coastal shrimp, sea scallops, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, topped with queso & salsa verde.
Chicken Burrito$17
Grilled chicken breast seared with peppers & onions, rice, black beans topped with salsa & queso.
Vegetable Burrito$16
Chunks of fried yuca, rice, black beans, roasted corn salsa, lettuce, guacamole & salsa.
California Burrito$20
Steak, French fries, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle cream & a side of queso.
Quesabirria Burrito$21
Braised shredded beef, melty cheese, cilantro lime rice, black beans, onion, cilantro & lime. Served with a side of consome.
Chimichanga$19
Large flour tortilla filled with rice, beans & choice of: shredded chicken, ground beef, Cuban style roasted pork OR seasoned shredded beef golden fried placed on borracha sauce & topped with queso. lettuce. sour cream & pico de gallo.
Seafood Chimichanga$21
Large flour tortilla filled with shrimp, scallops, rice & beans, golden fried & smothered with borracha sauce & queso topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream.
Chori-Pollo Burrito$19
Grilled chicken and spicy chorizo, Mexican rice, black beans, peppers & onions, drizzled with queso. Served with pico & sour cream.

Fajitas

Fajita Fixins: Rice, beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, Pico de Gallo, & sour cream. · Choice of soft corn or flour tortillas. · Add an extra Fajita Fixins $7 · Add queso to sizzlin' skillet $5

Chicken$20
Shrimp$22
Choice of 2$25
Steak$23
Vegetable$18
Choice of 3$28

Sides

Side Caesar Salad$5
Black Beans$3
Tater Tots$3.50
Yuca$4
Cilantro Lime Rice$3
Sweet Plantains$4
Sauteed Veggies$3.50
Curly Fries$3.50

Dietary labels are the restaurant’s own. Tell your server about any allergy.

What to Order at Tio's

The Cuban sandwich and the empanadas are the dishes people come back for. Tacos are ordered by the filling, with shredded chicken, pork and steak on the list, and the chips come with salsa, guacamole and queso. Paella and burritos also get good reviews, and there is a children's menu with portions sized for small kids. The full menu is on the menu button above.

Happy Hour, Brunch and Nights Out

Happy hour runs from 4 to 6 every day. Thursday evening is trivia, Sunday evening is music bingo, and Sunday brunch runs from 11 to 3. Reviewers like the margaritas and the bright, casual dining room, and a few mention service that can be slow when it is busy.

Reservations and Hours

You can reserve online from the restaurant's website, and walk-ins are welcome. The restaurant is open daily from 11 to 9:30. It is at 40 Shelter Cove Lane, and there is free parking in the Towne Centre lot. For more places to eat, see Shelter Cove restaurants or the island’s Mexican restaurants.

What diners say

Tio's is known for its fun, easygoing atmosphere, with music bingo nights and good happy hour deals. The Cuban sandwiches and empanadas are the standouts, and the menu has plenty of vegan choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated October 2026

Does Tio's Latin American Kitchen take reservations?

Yes. You can reserve online through the restaurant's website, and walk-ins are welcome.

What are Tio's hours on Hilton Head?

The Shelter Cove restaurant is open daily from 11 to 9:30, with Sunday brunch from 11 to 3. Hours can change, so call (843) 842-8467 to check a holiday.

When is happy hour at Tio's?

Happy hour is 4 to 6 every day at the Hilton Head restaurant.

Does Tio's have vegan options?

Yes. Reviewers mention a good number of vegan dishes on the menu; ask your server which ones can be made without meat or dairy.

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