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Thank you for visiting Amigo’s Cafe and Cantina. We are proud to serve you our delicious food inspired from the gulf coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, California.

Our food is prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients possible and served by friendly, helpful people, in a clean comfortable atmosphere. If for any reason, there is something that is not to your liking, please let us know.

We take pride in each meat that comes from our kitchen and want you to enjoy it as much as we enjoy making it for you.. As’ you can tell, this is no ordinary taco shop, so experience some unique food from this region and BUEN PROVECHO!!

Gracias, Amigos!

We are very excited to have won the Trip Advisors’ Travelers’ Choice award for 2020 . We will continue to server the best food possible and to earn your trust and business. Thank you all for your kind reviews and patronage!

TripAdvisor Reviews

Denise G
Denise G
2020-06-17
Best Margarita's and awesome food! You can't go wrong with the fish tacos, burritos, fajitas or the margaritas!! Great, friendly staff!
PaulyPauly2014
PaulyPauly2014
2020-06-11
Authentic Dinner 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 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~
Siul E
Siul E
2020-06-08
The best Mexican food ever!! 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 stuff was super friendly. My friends loved their food as well!!! I highly recommend it!!
ang12321
ang12321
2020-06-05
Excellent food! 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!
Lex S
Lex S
2020-03-25
Best Mexican Always make it a point to go to Amigos at least twice during our weeks vacation on the island. Food is excellent and you get plenty! If you like Mexican don’t miss this restaurant!
acnm57
acnm57
2020-03-04
Great Mexican Food 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 the service is excellent. Be sure to come hungry, because the portion are large. You will not be disappointed.
Dan S
Dan S
2020-02-16
Small divey kind of place 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 by special request. The preparation and taste was excellent. Been there 3 times this trip 😎
william t
william t
2020-02-13
Mexican food 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
ModernWanderers
ModernWanderers
2019-12-29
Love the authenticity! 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 ... 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.
Larry
Larry
2019-11-22
Great Mexican food 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.

Yelp Reviews

Amigos Cafe Y Cantina
4.3
Based on 295 Reviews
Dee D.
Dee D.
2024-09-30 09:23:11
Fresh tasty and friendly service. Taco bowl without bowl makes a great chicken salad You won't leave Hungry
Gloria M.
Gloria M.
2024-09-09 16:47:03
Delicious food and great margaritas, highly recommend, will definitely return on our next visit!
SV Escape Plan S.
SV Escape Plan S.
2024-08-03 14:15:19
Happy Hour 4-6 PM! Free chips and salsa and the margs are only $5 each! Food portion sizes are huge. Nachos are excellent as are the burritos. Inside...
Jeff L.
Jeff L.
2024-07-29 18:13:21
I found this establishment due to my fellow Yelpers listing it as a must on HHI, and as always, they nailed it! Quick service Mexican restaurant near...
Aurora C.
Aurora C.
2024-06-18 17:02:57
Best fish tacos I've ever had. Best steak nachos I've ever had. Very reasonably priced for a LOT of food. We took it to go back to our hotel because it's a...
James R.
James R.
2024-06-11 18:32:46
Salad was large. To my surprise, it was not all lettuce. There was a large amount of guacamole, black olives, cheese, and chicken. There was also a...
Melinda H.
Melinda H.
2024-06-07 15:45:02
My husband and I found this on Yelp when visiting HiltonHead. We got there in time for Happy Hour. The maragaritas were amazing. The food was delicious...
Jeffrey B.
Jeffrey B.
2024-06-02 11:28:04
Hidden gem on HHI just of Coligny. The prices are surprisingly reasonable and the portions are large, especially the burritos. The dining room fills up...
Cameron A.
Cameron A.
2024-05-10 14:29:44
Stepped in with the hope of a tasty HH margarita and we were met with an INCREDIBLE experience. Happy hour with the best poured margaritas in town (and let...
Katie S.
Katie S.
2024-03-29 18:16:34
Highly recommend for a tasty hit the spot Mexican meal. The margarita was maybe my 2nd clue that our food was going to be great. The first was the nonstop...
Lisa H.
Lisa H.
2024-03-27 19:53:05
Everything here is so good! The margaritas are the best. Some favorite dishes are the BBQ Chicken Salad, the queso, the tacos and huge burritos. We go here...
Paul C.
Paul C.
2024-03-19 18:10:42
Legit food, massive carnitas burrito, tasty chicken quesadilla, and fun license plate wall decor. Prices are probably right for the Coligny area of HHI, but...
Kennedy K.
Kennedy K.
2024-03-13 12:07:57
This place was SO good and I definitely wasn't expecting how BIG the salads & burritos are! Service was 10/10 as well 🙂
Cameron U.
Cameron U.
2024-03-05 09:59:48
A warm, inviting place with a friendly atmosphere and tasty food. My friend who lives in Hilton Head brought me here and I enjoyed my time immensely. We got...
George B.
George B.
2024-02-14 17:31:30
We always visit Amigos when we are in Hilton Head. Great food and service! Informal atmosphere - close to the beach.
Leigh W.
Leigh W.
2024-01-07 03:50:41
Located in a small shopping center nearly coligny plaza is a tiny Mexican restaurant serving up fresh food. Most of the people coming in were picking up...
Melissa P.
Melissa P.
2023-11-21 16:20:14
Most amazing people ever! Kindness and friendliness to the extreme. Food was amazing too and the margaritas are killer! Go if you are on the island!!!...
Leann B.
Leann B.
2023-10-15 08:58:38
Great local place open for more than 30 years here on the island. We had Baja fish tacos and chicken quesadillas. Outstanding! Great flavors, fresh...
Emily G.
Emily G.
2023-10-13 15:52:04
This place was busy when we walked in and even more packed as we walked out. Everyone inside was having a great time! There were families, friends, locals...
Stephen T.
Stephen T.
2023-10-07 20:22:42
Food was delicious, portions size for the hungry and customer service was excellent. went twice in our 4 day vacay
Wendy C.
Wendy C.
2023-09-25 06:44:34
Easy parking, bright tables, always busy! Excellent margaritas. The Queso and guacamole are very good. The burritos are HUgE! We will be back!
Amanda L.
Amanda L.
2023-08-03 15:57:32
Great food with ridiculously large portions! Arguably the best margarita on the island!
Erin N.
Erin N.
2023-07-24 16:35:46
Okay. WOW. One of the few times I wish six stars were an option. I. Mean. Everything was outstanding!! The food, the service, the margaritas. Only...
Demetria R.
Demetria R.
2023-07-15 10:45:53
My first time at this place and I thought the food was good but even better was the customer service. The local neighborhood feel was a great touch. Both...
Andrew C.
Andrew C.
2023-07-08 19:01:24
Not very authentic; rather bland. The green and red sauce given with the fajita was odd in taste. There is better to be had in the area.
L B.
L B.
2023-06-08 14:09:37
The food was fresh and tasty. Service was prompt, severs were polite and profession. I'd come back.
Taylor C.
Taylor C.
2023-05-15 19:26:43
Good portions were large, chips were hot and fresh, queso was delicious. The whole family was impressed with how good the food was. Definitely will be...
Ken H.
Ken H.
2023-04-10 05:06:27
Great authentic Mexican food! Fast, friendly service! Genuine Mexican setting/ambiance! Highly recommend!
Myron S.
Myron S.
2023-03-31 16:56:36
One word. Fantastic. Service is great. Crowded but it's well worth the wait. The wait wasn't more than 20 minutes.
Mariah J.
Mariah J.
2023-03-23 08:08:18
amazing Mexican food and customer service was out of this world definitely a 10 out of 10 experience would recommend this place to anyone!!!
Bill M.
Bill M.
2023-03-02 18:58:22
The Margueritas were excellent. This is the only restaurant that provides a warning that their fajitas are a lot of food. They are right! The burrito was...
Warren L.
Warren L.
2023-02-28 08:33:56
What a great little place. Food was just awesome. People couldn't have been more friendly. If your looking for some great Mexican style food, don't hesitate...
Thomas R.
Thomas R.
2023-02-04 14:12:02
Hard to say if all the food is good because I order the bbq chicken taco salad almost every time. Staff seem to know every customer. Absolutely the best...
Emily R.
Emily R.
2023-02-03 10:41:20
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 drew us to...
Becky K.
Becky K.
2022-12-22 11:16:37
Amazing food!!! Burritos are huge and the salsas were very fresh! Don't let the location fool you, amazing Mexican restaurant!
Tom R.
Tom R.
2022-12-19 15:14:15
We are locals and it's always good. BBQ chicken salad is my wife's favorite. Locally owned and great place
Jennifer E.
Jennifer E.
2022-12-19 09:22:04
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 easy...
Raymond S.
Raymond S.
2022-12-15 18:47:14
This is my favorite restaurant on the island. They make the best Marguerita I have ever had! The Steak Fajita Killer Burrito is just awesome! Very...
Michael T.
Michael T.
2022-10-18 10:15:09
We ate here last week (11 Oct) and had a wonderful meal. The chicken fajita burrito was fabulous and the house margaritas were awesome! The staff could not...
Dan A.
Dan A.
2022-09-14 17:03:27
I went to Amigos on a recco from a friend. Was here in HH on vaca for a week & open to some Mexican food after all the fresh seafood we've had. Amigos was...
Sara H.
Sara H.
2022-08-03 16:58:03
We have been coming here for years. Great food, large portions. Drinks are amazing. You cannot go wrong here!
Tania M.
Tania M.
2022-07-29 11:47:53
Wow. We've been coming to HHI for YEARS and this was our first time here. The entire crew was SO friendly and kind. The food was delicious and fresh and the...
Merly J.
Merly J.
2022-07-24 13:27:56
Definitely my favorite place in Hilton headPrices are reasonableI ordered fried oyster salad. Generous portion and tasty food.. Generous portions Would...
A'Drenna J.
A'Drenna J.
2022-07-19 09:43:37
The food was good. The portion sizes were large. We ordered the chicken nachos and a steak burrito. We arrived before the line became long and the wait time...
Kelly M.
Kelly M.
2022-07-08 22:53:45
Steak Burrito huge! Tasty! Ordered with the corn tortillas on the side instead to make fajitas/tacos with it, was perfect. Service is great and fast! We'll...
Olivia N.
Olivia N.
2022-07-08 17:54:33
The food here was great and had absolutely giant portions. The customer service was fast and very kind. The only caveat is that the chips do not...
Jessica N.
Jessica N.
2022-07-08 11:06:16
My husband and I love Mexican food. We tried this place & weren't disappointed. We highly recommend to give them a try!
Andrew S.
Andrew S.
2022-06-23 11:02:56
Amazing taco salads! Filled with corn, black beans , sc , guac . I got chx and it was tender and well seasoned! My wife got steak and it was amazing too!...
Amber S.
Amber S.
2022-05-18 16:19:01
Have been coming to the island for a few years and tried Amigos for the first time today based on other reviews and walking distance to where we are...
Sara S.
Sara S.
2022-04-18 15:08:21
Cute little place in a strip mall. They only have rocks margs- lime and coconut but that was perfect for us. Bottomless chips and the best salsa I've ever...
Rebecca C.
Rebecca C.
2022-04-08 17:20:28
The service is first come/first serve. Their inside seating is only around 30 seats. They also have some outside seating. You order at the counter and then...
Lonzo M.
Lonzo M.
2022-03-17 10:21:20
Wow! Very authentic Mexican food that comes toYour table quickly. Luckily we read other reviews so my wife and I split a burrito. The coconut margaritas...
Ashley W.
Ashley W.
2022-01-08 12:36:01
Omg, this place is amazing. Do not go to any other Mexican food joint in Hilton Head. This place is authentic, fast and so so delicious. HIGHLY recommend...
K B.
K B.
2021-11-30 15:28:56
BBQ chicken Salad is always amazing!!!Staff is always friendly too! Short wait time.
Kristine W.
Kristine W.
2021-11-07 06:52:55
I was expecting traditional Mexican restaurant faire like enchiladas. I was wanting enchiladas that day. It was lunch time. Chips and salsa were good. I...
Kim S.
Kim S.
2021-11-02 13:34:25
What a great burrito! Hubs got the fried oyster burrito, could not stop raving about it. I got the fried fish burrito- really good! Nice hot sauce too....
Mike T.
Mike T.
2021-08-29 11:21:02
The chicken and steak tacos were so damn good. Traditional street variety but overflowing with meat! Sangria was refreshing and Julia is a gem.
Lila P.
Lila P.
2021-08-06 20:51:13
The fish tacos were good. The burritos had a lot of rice in them but the meats, like carnitas and steak, were nice.
Claudia E.
Claudia E.
2021-08-02 06:27:42
Pretty good no frills Mexican food close to the popular Coligny Beach area. Locals recommend this place as a go-to for big portions when you're hungry, and...
Geoffrey R.
Geoffrey R.
2021-06-27 18:44:46
This place has really good food at a very reasonable price. We will definitely go back again. Warning, the burritos are huge! Like feed 2 meals big. We...
D. H.
D. H.
2021-06-20 08:41:30
I'm glad we found this place and gave it a shot. Not to much of a wait, busy but efficient, friendly service.They have some standard Mexican fare but also...
Nanette B.
Nanette B.
2021-05-09 05:11:46
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...
Sandra W.
Sandra W.
2021-05-07 11:25:51
We picked up some lunch from here. I was really excited to see the oyster taco salad and it looked really good. However, it only tasted mediocre. The...
Elleen P.
Elleen P.
2021-04-21 20:05:29
Visited this restaurant last night and it was very good. Based on other reviews I knew that you place your order at the register and then the food is...
Jim K.
Jim K.
2021-03-30 13:39:29
Excellent place to go get some good quality Mexican food. The portion size is enormous and quality of ingredients is exceptional. This is no Moe's or...
Joan G.
Joan G.
2021-03-18 14:18:04
The food here is amazing and so plentiful! I ordered the carnitas burrito and was so sad that I couldn't finish it - it was so good! We ordered chips and...
Paula Z.
Paula Z.
2021-02-18 15:11:18
Excellent service by Julie. Excellent food, excellent value and and fun atmosphere. Margaritas get you wrecked. Excellent happy hour. Loved so much...
Mike Q.
Mike Q.
2021-02-12 17:32:35
SO good!! Wanted to check it out in the summer when we were here, but just ran out of time. So we made it a point to get here first this time around...and...
Patricia T.
Patricia T.
2021-01-25 03:45:50
This place does not skimp on portions. You get more than a fair plate. Food is fresh, service bends over backward to make you happy. You can eat inside and...
Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
2020-11-05 13:14:05
The best Mexican spot on a Hilton Head, chips and salsa are the best I've ever had. The owner is so nice and very personable. Fun family friendly environment.
Kathy F.
Kathy F.
2020-10-15 19:55:36
Good, quick service. I had a quesadilla that was ok, not great. The chicken was cooked properly and didn't make me sick, so if that's the bar, this place...
Jason H.
Jason H.
2020-09-12 19:28:31
New leadership but same great fresh food. Love local places that owner/entrepreneur is active and engage with its customers. Must compliment them on the...
Elizabeth A.
Elizabeth A.
2020-08-22 10:05:24
Great customer service and cool little spot. Food was underwhelming although you get a lot of it.
Kayan M.
Kayan M.
2020-08-20 17:18:18
We were looking for something different on the island, and found this place. The carne asada burrito is huge and no way it is a one person serving! If you...
Bryan W.
Bryan W.
2020-07-24 15:05:54
It was so good we went back a 2nd night in a row. The 1st night we ordered the chips & queso, a carnitas burrito, and a fish burrito. The queso is...
Suzanne S.
Suzanne S.
2020-07-20 17:54:35
I was NOT expecting this humble establishment to be as delicious as it was! I picked it simply because it was close to our condo. What a find for me!The...
Richard D.
Richard D.
2020-07-03 07:39:28
LOVE this place! Huge portions, great food - and can't beat the margaritas! We stop here every year!
Jason H.
Jason H.
2020-06-28 08:11:17
Food was good, atmosphere above AVG, but not taking Covid seriously. Love a good Salsa bar but not during this time. Will go back just to risky at the...
Paul T.
Paul T.
2020-02-05 04:37:17
For a small, strip mall restaurant, this place delivered! Excellent food and great service. My killer burrito lived up to the hype. My wife's taco salad was...
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Google Reviews

    review rating 5  My wife and I were blown away having dinner here the other night. This is one of the best burritos I’ve ever had. The fact that they serve an oyster burrito got my attention. We also had the happy hour margarita’s that were half off, great deal! The staff is amazingly quick to see if you need anything. They also wrapped up my wife’s salad for her. Thank you for a great meal. Don’t underestimate a smaller restaurant, this place is worth checking out!!

    thumb Ryan Lynn
    8/07/2021

    review rating 5  Really good authentic Mexican food. Friendly and attentive service. Burritos are enormous. Steak quesadilla excellent. Complimentary chips (warm) and salsa freshly made and tasty.

    thumb Brian Findlater
    3/02/2024

    review rating 5  Don't let the externals deceive you. This place is a power house of flavor and you will need a box to take the rest home. I changed my oyster burrito to a shrimp burrito and it was excellent but now I'm curious of what the oyster burrito would be like!!! I want to at least taste it!! Please!!! The service was great our server even all the staff were checking in very kindly to ask of our experience!! A nice atmosphere that fills up quickly! My only complaint is plastic ware doesn't do this food justice....you need some silver to tackle this deliciousness!! Enjoy!!

    thumb Leah Powell
    9/09/2023

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