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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area by diners

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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 2024 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 the Myrtle Beach area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sun City Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Main St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Taqueria Guanajuato

- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3901 Dick Pond Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. J-Mike's Flavor Station

- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 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 Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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