Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Myrtle Beach by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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.
#30. Craft Taco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 10835 Kings Road Ste 286 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 South Commons Drive Ste 101 Unit 1 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Fajitas
- Rating: 3.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1207 3rd Ave. South Ste C Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Nacho Hippo
- Rating: 3.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Jetport Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Cerro Grande
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3779 Renee Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. EL Cerro Grande
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2738 Beaver Run Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mexico Lindo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2801 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. El Cerro Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Address: 1002 29th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Nacho Hippo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (600 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1160 Farrow Pkwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Banditos Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1410 North Ocean Blvd. Ste 200 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (624 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 Coastal Grand Cir Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Chepo Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4979 Socastte Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Margarita's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9906 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Rey Del Taco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Broadway St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria Las Comadres
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Crazy Mexican Restaurante & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 403 Broadway St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. La Hacienda
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5711 Dick Pond Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fiesta Mexicana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 70th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Como En Casa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 701 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Buen Sabor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4765 US Highway 17 Bypass South Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tienda Y Carniceria Mi Mexico
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3839 Socastee Blvd. Unit C Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria Flores
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 945 Park Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Poblanita Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (677 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Hwy 15 Unit B Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tu Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1343 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 603 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Chile Frito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4022 River Oaks Drive Unit A-10 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sun City Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Main St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria Guanajuato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3901 Dick Pond Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Delia's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1108 3rd Ave. South Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Empanadas, Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. J-Mike's Flavor Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2411 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- 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.
