Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hilton Head Island by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hilton Head Island by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hilton Head Island using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#16. San Miguel's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 Harbourside Lane Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Holy Tequila
- Rating: 3.5/5 (593 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 Office Park Road Ste 228 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tio's Latin American Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 Shelter Cove Lane Ste 181 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Blue Lagoon Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 841 William Hilton Pkwy Ste L Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Arrow Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taqueria El Potrero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Mathews Court Ste East Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Santa Fe Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 700 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cabritos Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 119 Mathews Drive Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Amigos Cafe Y Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Pope Ave. Ste I Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Sandbar Beach Eats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1055 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Pope Ave. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 Mathews Drive Ste A7 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Chow Daddy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 71 Lighthouse Rd. Suite 412 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Java Burrito Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (800 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Ste J6 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Jahmerican Jerk Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cactus Street Cantina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1407 Main St. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
