8 Best Mexican Restaurants near Saint Helena Island

“Tucked away inside a vibrant Mexican general store, this unassuming taco shop is a hidden gem! The moment you step inside, you're enveloped in the sights, sounds, and aromas of authentic Mexican culture.

The tacos el pastor are absolute perfection! Juicy, flavorful, and generously portioned, these tacos are a must-try. The combination of tender pork, crunchy pineapple, and spicy onion, all wrapped in a warm tortilla, is pure magic.

What truly sets this taco shop apart, however, is its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive, happy to guide you through the menu or offer recommendations.

Don't let the humble setting fool you – this taco shop serves up some of the most delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine around. Get ready to taste the real deal!“

“I had the chicken burrito. It was excellent, very fresh ingredients.“

“I really enjoyed my shrimp tacos, it was a little spicy for my taste, guessing the spice was from the red onion as I picked out a few jalapenos. I also enjoyed tasting my parents chicken and beef taco salads.
Loved the Texas Rice dish, saw the Lava Rice on the screen when we walked in and just opted out of the chorizo. Good stuff!“

“Reserved the upstairs for a dinner for my son's wedding, very cute area perfect for an evet. Staff was absolutely wonderful, they made sure we had everything we needed. The food and drinks were amazing. Would definitely recommend this place“

“Wow! Great Mexican restaurant with huge portions. We went for lunch and tried the fajita nachos lunch portion, chili relleno lunch portion, chips and salsa (complementary), and a pitcher of margarita. Prices were excellent for the portions. Service was great. Atmosphere was clean. The bar was beautiful. Recommend trying La Nopalera.“

“Moes helped cater a birthday party for me and it was all so wonderful. From the pick up time, to the serving ware to the delicious food. Everything was on point. Thank you so much. I give this experience 5 stars.“

“Delicious tacos! Had asada, carnitas, and pastor. Red salsa was very good on all the meat, can’t wait to try the salsa verde next time. Restaurant was very clean inside, plenty of seats. Did not wait long at all for the food. I’m local on Lady’s Island so I’ll be dining again soon, Thanks!“

“Hello, we have had a standing Tuesday Taco outing on lady’s Island La Nopalera for a couple years with friends. And we go with family and friends many other times. What we have always appreciated that continues to bring us back is the happy friendly staff, great food with good portions and reasonable prices. Over the last few weeks we’ve noticed the wait staff are not as happy and overly tasked. Prices just went up but the food is still great with maybe reduced portions. I’m reviewing the restaurant out of concern. Please don’t let the past outstanding atmosphere of this greatly appreciated restaurant fall to the wayside. We’ve seen too many local restaurants fail and this one we just cannot lose.“