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  •   My family and I were looking for a different restaurant but we thought we'd give this one a try and WOW we're glad we did. Everything we had was incredible... read more and yummy and everyone in our group enjoyed it 100% so much so that if we stayed in HHI longer we would have gone back. It's on our list as a must stop when we go back to HHI.

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    3/20/2021

      I don’t often give 5-star reviews, but somehow feel this place deserves this rating — perhaps mostly because of its authenticity.

    From the music to the counter staff ...... read more from the shy, beautiful women cooking out the back to the actual food itself ... and from the gentle simplicity of the cantina to the line-up of beer-drinking locals at the bar ... one could almost mistake oneself for actually being in Mexico.

    Once we ordered our meals from the front counter (which was a tough thing to do ... if only because the menu is so extensive and it was hard to decide what to eat!) and took our seat at a table, our drinks and then meals were quickly served. And oh my, those meals!

    Super fresh and absolutely GINORMOUS. None of us could finish what we’d ordered (probably shouldn’t have ordered the chips and salsa as a starter...) and took about 2/3 of it home as leftovers.

    My taco salad with chicken was one of the best Mexican salads I’ve ever had, though my husband wishes he’d ordered something other than the chicken fajita burrito — he loves burritos but not so much fajitas, so will try something else when we go back.

    Loved the cozy atmosphere and the decor — one could sit and idle away hours here, just sipping beer and staring at the walls!

    Will definitely return when we’re back here in the summer.

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    12/29/2019

      Excellent burritos! Margarita was also very good! Service was friendly! We’d go back and recommend. Close to Caligny shops!

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    10/13/2022

      We went here for happy hour (4-6PM)--$4 margaritas and free chips and salsa. Both were great!! We ordered the famous BBQ chicken salad at the owner's recommendation. It did not... read more disappoint. The chorizo burrito was huge and delicious! The staff was hard-working and super friendly. We will be back next time we are on the island. So yummy!

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    avatar thumb Browncm6
    5/25/2021

  •   This place has fantastic margaritas and the loaded nachos were also excellent. The owner personally took our order and came by the table often to check on us. She is... read more super friendly and a true professional. I wish all restaurants showed their customers such attention. Kudos for doing everything right! Highly recommend!

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    9/30/2021

      We were in town to play golf but not eating indoors. We ordered two burritos and queso. It was a ton of food. The queso was great. The pick-up was... read more easy and fast. It was also easy to order via the phone. The burritos could be two meals. When back in the area would stop again. It is a corner of a shopping center and that was the only hiccup was finding it. We drove past it twice, it was dark. Hopefully, next time we can eat inside.

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    avatar thumb J E
    12/19/2022

      Excellent food and great, fast service! Small place- we ate outside. No wait was a bonus! Margaritas were very good as well. Definitely coming back!

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    6/05/2020

      Pretty good little hole in the wall mexican place. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. Was a little crowded, but the service is... read more great. Food is average. All in all an ok place.

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    3/28/2023

  •   Stopped in on recommendation. Was not disappointed. Happy hour. Fabulous margaritas. Ordered only one burrito to share, since we were only stopping for a snack. Best steak burrito ever.

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    2/03/2023

      Wow barbecue chicken taco salad. The best. Ordering is weird come in grab a menu sit yourself. When ready go to bar and pay. Chips and salsa is extra

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    avatar thumb william t
    2/13/2020

      We picked this place based on its high rating but we found that it was nothing outstanding. Chips were ok. Salsa seemed like it was out of a jar. Killer... read more Burrito was too large and filled with rice and black beans very little meat) and not very tasty. Other meals were so so. Margaritas were very good though.

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    avatar thumb PC M
    1/16/2022

      Little hole in the wall but great take out. Exceeded expectations. Steak was flavorful and tender. HUGE portions.

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    8/29/2020

  •   My Husband and I were delighted to experience the superb service and delicious food here while on vacation in Hilton Head. The owner suggested that the two of us could... read more share an order of the fajitas and she was right; the portion size was huge! We enjoyed the food and her hospitality and plan to return the next time we are in Hilton Head. Highly recommend!

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    11/02/2020

      If you want great, authentic Mexican food then Amigos Cafe and Cantina is the place to go. A small family run restaurant with fabulous food. The staff is friendly and... read more the service is excellent. Be sure to come hungry, because the portion are large. You will not be disappointed.

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    3/04/2020

      You can't go wrong with the fish tacos, burritos, fajitas or the margaritas!! Great, friendly staff!

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    avatar thumb Denise G
    6/17/2020

      My wife, daughter, and I stopping by for a margarita on a whim. Never been here before, although we’ve been to HH many times.Mea culpa!! How many wonderful drinks have... read more I inadvertently missed!!!Best margarita ever! At happy hour (4) , they’re half price. I’m not talking about the small, full of ice nothings at most Mexican restaurants, Amigos’ are the real deal! Free homemade chips and salsa with drinks at happy hour. The salsa is made fresh daily and is a treat! We also had the TERRIFIC homemade queso dip, also the best I have ever tasted. Needless to say (but I will anyway!) we will be regulars whenever we are visiting Hilton Head. Ask for Carolyn, owner and hostess. She is terrific.

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    avatar thumb CoolhandO5
    1/04/2023

  •   The place was very busy with lots of take out orders Had a carnitas burrito. The burrito is huge but filled mostly with rice and beans; had to search for... read more the meat. My wife's steak burrito was the same. There are much better places in the area.

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    10/12/2022

      Great food - try the fish tacos - sauces are the best and they have great burritos and other things cooked fresh.

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    avatar thumb Frank E
    7/27/2020

      We stumbled upon this place last year and it is the highlight of our HHI vacation. I was hesitant because of the location- but stop reading this and go! The... read more burritos are huge and amazing. Jimmy’s margarita is one of the best I’ve ever had. Quick, friendly service and laid back atmosphere. Cheese dip is great, salsa is not as good. Love this place and highly recommend!

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    5/21/2021

      It is always a good sign when there are lots of people at a restaurant several days in a row, so we decided to try it. Excellent food choices. I... read more loved the Low Country Oyster taco. It was an authentic taco with a fun local flare. The fish tacos were also delicious. The portion sizes and prices were excellent. The staff was very kind and helpful, offering refills on chips and different types of salsa.

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    4/28/2023

  •   After a day at the beach, we were told this place was perfect for authentic Mexican style cuisine! So my wife and I decided to give it a try on... read more one of our last nights here in HH

    We started of with the Chips, Salsa & Queso Dip....Perfect in all aspects even the Salsa Bar~ The Queso was perfect, Spicy and Consistent! Amazing salsa and the Green Salsa was perfect!

    My wife had the Nachos W/Chicken and I had the Killer Burrito (Carnitas) It was phenomenal and perfect! Ingredients made each piece pop! What an amazing place....Portions were enormous and Wow! Amazing Margaritas too add to this fabulous meal~

    The servers and prep cooks were working constant and the place was clean and an amazing atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating! Highly recommend and what a hidden gem of the beaten path. A HH place from now on for us~

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    avatar thumb PaulyPauly2014
    6/11/2020

      I'm very picky with Mexican food. The experience, the food, the cleanliness of Amigos... and did I mention the food? This is simply the best food in Hilton Head. The... read more stuff was super friendly. My friends loved their food as well!!! I highly recommend it!!

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    avatar thumb 582siule
    6/08/2020

      We stumbled on this place during a rainstorm with our 5 kids... so pleasantly surprised! Great Food! Salad, burritos, and margaritas were awesome! Even my teenage said it was great... read more food! Will visit again!

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    avatar thumb 279betho
    3/18/2021

      The burritos were massive and delicious. Great great location great times. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and great value

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    12/26/2022

  •   The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The salsa and chips don't come with your meal like you might be accustomed to at most Mexican food places. The fajita meat... read more was tough and dry with very little seasoning. The nachos are a very large serving can definitely be shared.

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    avatar thumb Dottie0328
    6/26/2022

      Very casual. Huge portions. More like a take out restaurant with seating options. When I say huge portions, they’re BIG! I ordered 2 tacos and couldn’t eat them. A little... read more in the pricey side, but it is HHI. Food was yummy but not overly flavorful. Would def go back.

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    avatar thumb blondehawaiian29
    4/17/2021

      The food was amazing and huge portions! Chips and salsa were great! Nothing we had was bad. Staff was very attentive and helpful

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    avatar thumb sweetsouthernindy
    7/27/2022

      Small divey kind of place but food is wonderful. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They didn’t have chimichangas on the menu but they made them for us... read more by special request. The preparation and taste was excellent. Been there 3 times this trip

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    avatar thumb Dan S
    2/16/2020

  •   This small restaurant is really, really good. The burritos are Nerf football sized and the ingredients are very fresh. We had house margaritas that were some of the best we’ve... read more ever had. Food on other tables looked good, especially the taco salad. Many people came in for take out. We could only manage half of our burrito so lunch is made for tomorrow! Julie was our server and she was awesome. Everyone there was friendly and working their behinds off! This has got to be a hidden gem. Going back later in the week.

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    avatar thumb Diane K
    10/10/2022

      Went in for a lite bite and some cold beverages. The chicken quesadillas and fries were really really good and so were the ‘World Famous Margaritas’ which come with a... read more dash of Grand Marnier. Very friendly service and very reasonable prices - I just wish that they would open up a place nearer to where I live…. I would be a regular.

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    avatar thumb Jayzee123
    6/25/2022

      Ordered steak and carnita tacos and a burrito. Tacos were very dry. Had to order cheese sauce to put on them. Flavor was ok. Burrito wasn't very good either. Very... read more disappointed since looked at reviews before we went. Will never go back.

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    5/19/2021

      My wife and I had the fish, steak, and chicken tacos. The fish and chicken were our favorites. Also had a coconut margarita. It’s was very good.

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    avatar thumb ljgelnett
    11/22/2019

  •   We ordered the fajita platter to share for lunch. The staff was friendly and the wait time reasonable. The food was okay - plenty of food but the chicken was... read more dry and had no flavor at all. We'd probably try a different Mexican if we were staying longer.

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    5/13/2022

      This place is an institution! The BBQ Chicken salad is legendary as are the margs! Chips come to you fresh and HOT with salsa that you'll be craving for days.... read more We love that we can bring our pup for patio dining and how chill the whole scene is there.

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    3/21/2022

      Best margarita I’ve ever had! And I’m a snob when it comes to margs (I won’t drink one if they use a mix, I prefer them hand made). That’s what... read more drew us to the restaurant was another review about the margs.

    Then onto the food. OMG I went against my hesitation and ordered the BBQ chicken salad because it was their most popular dish, and so far the reviews have been spot on. Bam! Again, great choice. Not a traditional Mexican dish but it wasn’t as weird as it sounds. It was truly delicious.

    Then onto the staff/owner: the best ever! Friendly, nice, positive people and atmosphere. A review mentioned the host/owner Carolyn. Perfect description in a review. She is the sweetest. We stayed and chatted with her and her staff well after closing time.

    Only downside: gps has difficulties finding it. It’s in the shopping center it’s having you circle around. Stop listening and look up. You see it nestled in amongst other store fronts. You won’t regret it. I will definitely come back!

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    avatar thumb emily1379
    2/03/2023

      After a long day of driving, Amigos’ awesome BBQ Chicken Salad hit the spot. Substantial, fresh and tasty, it was just what I fancied. My husband opted for one of... read more the Killer Burritos -- the steak fajita version. That thing was HEAVY when I picked it up and he said it was very good. We ordered our food to go and went to pick up some groceries while they prepared it. I was happy to see that Amigos was as busy as ever, both with eat in and take out diners. It’s one of our go-to places when we visit and perfect first night choice. Items as well packaged for take out. I didn’t lose a crumb of my tortilla shell on the way home. Staff were masked.

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    avatar thumb NBentley2014
    5/09/2021

  •   What a great find! We happened to be eating next door and saw many Hispanics going here. We saw all the great reviews and today discovered why. We had a... read more taco salad and a chicken fajita burrito and both were outstanding. The pico de gallo is freshly made. We will certainly be back to try many other dishes

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    avatar thumb Mo M
    10/21/2020

      We got the chicken quesadilla, several tacos and the queso and all were very fresh and delicious. We loved the homemade tortillas! Highly recommend.

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    avatar thumb 410suzyr
    2/21/2021

      Great customer service and excellent food and margaritas. The BBQ chicken salad was excellent. Our kids liked the food so much they asked to go back the next day for... read more lunch; and we did.

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    avatar thumb HappyCoupleXOXO
    4/08/2023

      Great margaritas, fish tacos and just all around awesome food. Service is great and they offer outdoor dining!

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    12/28/2020

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