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Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley)

West Ashley · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Mexican Restaurants in Charleston, SC
#6 Mexican ▲#31 Date Night#116 Best Overall

Scratch-made guacamole, fresh tacos, Mexi-Cali brunch, surf-shop décor, and excellent margaritas.

4.4
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.41,633 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.3214 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Open inGoogle MapsApple MapsWaze
Phone(843) 702-2810
Websitemex1coastalcantina.com
HoursLunch and dinner daily
ReservationsWalk-in friendly. OpenTable available for groups of 6+.
Walk-inYes. Bar and patio seating turns quickly. Sullivan's Island patio is the prize seat.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley) ranks where it does

#6

Best Mexican Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #8
  • Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.4 on Google (1,633 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (214 reviews).

What critics and guides say

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Frequently asked

Is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley) good?

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley) ranks #6 for Mexican in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

What is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley)'s TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley)?

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (West Ashley) is at 817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407 (West Ashley).