2025 Mexican Guide

Traditional Mexican and Latin fare with a twist!

Bad Bean Taqueria and Cantina offers a fresh take on Mexican cuisine in a friendly, modern atmosphere for lunch and dinner. Consider starting out with an order of chips, salsa and guacamole or try the delicious queso...

Chilli Peppers Grill & Pupuseria is a local favorite for great food and a fun nightlife. The restaurant serves great food from around the world with a southwestern influence and sandwiches for lunch, as well as...

Coastal Cantina offers the best in open-air eateries and award-winning Tex Mex menu items. Customers can have the best in cantina cuisine while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Currituck Sound in the Waterfront...

A favorite spot for early risers and beach-goers alike, Eduardo's Taco Stand is a staple for Ocracoke fans who want to dive into some fresh Mexican fare that is packed with flavor. Featuring a classic array of...

Global food lovers with a craving for something distinct and unique on the Outer Banks can pay a visit to this hidden gem of a restaurant that features a wealth of dishes that can’t be found anywhere else along...

Seafood fans will find all the seasonal Outer Banks catches of the day at this Nags Head market that offers daily fresh seafood and so much more. Greentail’s Seafood Market and Kitchen is a catch-all for an easy...

La Fogata offers tasty Mexican food for lunch and dinner at three locations on the Outer Banks. Prices are reasonable, and the always-friendly wait staff provide fast service. Locals love this restaurant because...

Mexi-Cali Brewz restaurant and bar is a local favorite in the Outer Banks. The casual, cantina-style restaurant serves Tex-Mex lunch and dinner, including tacos, enchiladas and burritos with fresh ingredients. Fantastic...

Visitors who are exploring the many shops and attractions of the Timbuck II Shopping Village in Corolla can take a break with an ice-cold margarita and a delicious and heaping Mexican feast at this unique eatery that...

When Lisa and Marcel Ortega opened their year-round restaurant, a cheer went up on the Outer Banks. Ethnic food was a much-needed addition to the downtown Manteo scene. They call their food southwestern style cooking...

Two Outer Banks favorites, located at the Dunes Shops in Kitty Hawk, have merged into one even better combination under new ownership and a new name - Outer Bean Juice & Java and Seaside Gourmet. The new owner has...

Whether you need a little morning fuel for a full day of fishing on the Avon Pier, or just want a tasty and convenient lunch in between beach trips, Stu’s Food Truck in Avon has the ideal locale and a tempting...

Visitors can indulge in a little Latin flavor without the wait with a visit to the tri-villages’ newest destination for authentic Latin American food, Taqueria Las Ahumaderas. Located in the heart of Rodanthe and...

Viva Mexican Grill offers reasonably-priced food prepared on a grill as you wait. It’s almost as fast as fast food, but a lot fresher.  Plus, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, with friendly staff...

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.&rdquo...