Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the Myrtle Beach Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area 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, 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 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Myrtle Beach were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!

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#28. La Cantina

- Rating: 2.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 706 North Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#27. Señor Frog's

- Rating: 2.6/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1304 Celebrity Cir R-8 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#26. Fajitas

- Rating: 3.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1207 3rd Ave. South Ste C Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Nacho Hippo

- Rating: 3.2/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Jetport Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
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#24. El Cerro Grande

- Rating: 3.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3779 Renee Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Mexico Lindo

- Rating: 3.3/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2801 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. EL Cerro Grande

- Rating: 3.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2738 Beaver Run Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. El Cerro Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 1002 29th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#20. Nacho Hippo

- Rating: 3.5/5 (718 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 850 North Beach Blvd. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Nacho Hippo

- Rating: 3.5/5 (658 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1160 Farrow Pkwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#18. El Patio

- Rating: 3.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2394 East Hwy 501 Conway, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (676 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 Coastal Grand Cir Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#16. Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina

- Rating: 3.8/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 670 U.S. 17 Business South Frontage Road Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Mexican
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#15. Margarita's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9906 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Soup
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#14. El Rey Del Taco

- Rating: 3.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Broadway St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. The Marina Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2051 Bridge View Court Barefoot Resort North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#12. Taqueria Las Comadres

- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Chimichanga Llama

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 Ocean Blvd. South Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Fiesta Mexicana

- Rating: 4.0/5 (629 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 70th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#9. La Hacienda

- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5711 Dick Pond Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Cantina Imperfecto

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 950 Cipriana Drive Ste B8 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#7. 5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 603 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. La Poblanita Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (737 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Hwy 15 Unit B Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Chile Frito

- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4022 River Oaks Drive Unit A-10 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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