Word on the street
What locals are saying
Mex 1 on Sullivan's Island is the kind of place that earns its keep by being exactly what it says it is: a surf-vibe taco and margarita spot that fits the island's laid-back register. The pineapple habanero margarita and bang-bang shrimp taco are the standout orders, and the fresh-squeezed, 100% agave program has won legit hardware at the Charleston Margarita Festival and the Charleston Wine + Food Festival's official cocktail competition. The criticism that surfaces consistently is that the food plays it safe — limited house-made salsa options and a menu that doesn't push past its Baja-lite lane — and service quality swings enough to matter on a busy summer weekend.
pineapple habanero margarita as the movebang-bang shrimp taco earns repeat visitssurf aesthetic lands, not just marketinglimited salsa/condiment depth for taco-bar devoteesservice inconsistency on peak dayspost-beach default for Sullivan's Island regulars
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