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Spice up your trip: Have you tried these 5 Myrtle Beach area Mexican Restaurants?

Tu Taco, a Myrtle Beach based Mexican taqueria, has three locations along the Grand Strand. It’s one of several local favorite Mexican restaurants.
Tu Taco, a Myrtle Beach based Mexican taqueria, has three locations along the Grand Strand. It’s one of several local favorite Mexican restaurants. Tu Taco Facebook

After a long day spent surfing, lounging, frolicking in the waves or exploring Myrtle Beach’s many attractions, some beach goers may be ready for provisions — such as tacos and a cold margarita.

The Myrtle Beach area is home to dozens of Mexican restaurants featuring authentic flavors and a welcoming ambiance. These five spots are local favorites for the bold flavors they bring to the beach.

1. Bad Birria

Bad Birria in North Myrtle Beach is known for its birria, which diners can enjoy in a variety of forms. From their classic birria tacos to their adventurous birria pizza and birria ramen, there is no shortage of ways to get a taste of the restaurant’s namesake food.

Visitors can finish off their meals with house churros or horchata bites, or enjoy the spiced sweetness of horchata in its classic beverage form.

Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.

2. Tu Taco

Tu Taco offers a robust selection of tacos, burritos and tostadas doused in zesty sauces and seasonings. The restaurant has locations in the Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Conway areas.

With tacos starting at under $3, the restaurant has been lauded for the authentic meals it offers at budget-friendly prices.

Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.

3. Fiesta Mexicana

Fiesta Mexicana in Myrtle Beach offers a festive atmosphere where diners can enjoy a wide variety of Mexican plates, fajitas and more, as well as a tequila bar.

Their menu includes soups, salads, quesadillas, burritos, vegetarian plates and more. Seafood dishes like lemon-lime ceviche and Mexicano tilapia are also available.

Patrons can enjoy their meals while sipping on ice cold margaritas, sangria and other house-made drinks, finishing an evening off with a dessert like fried ice cream, tres leches cake, flan or churros.

Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.

4. Cantina Imperfecto

Those looking for a more refined Mexican dining experience can look no further than Cantina Imperfecto in Myrtle Beach.

The restaurant offers classic Mexican dishes like street corn, chimichangas and al pastor with fine dining twists.

Diners can accompany their tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more with unique drinks like margaritas with hints of jalapeno, mango or coconut.

Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $20 and $30 per person.

5. El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill

This Mexican restaurant brings diners filling meals packed with flavor, as well as an array of beverages for adults to relax and cool down with, like margaritas and mojitos.

Located in Myrtle Beach, El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill offers a relaxed atmosphere and beloved Mexican dishes like chimichangas, fajitas and nachos. The restaurant also offers a lineup of lunch specials.

Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.

Alexa Lewis
The Sun News
Alexa Lewis is a former journalist for The Sun News
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