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Santa Fe Cafe, Hilton Head Island, SC

Santa Fe Cafe

4.5 (1362)
$31 to $50
Southwest
807 Willliam Hilton Pkwy Ste 700, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
We bring the very best of Southwestern culture and cuisine home to the Lowcountry. Our menu has been an Islanders" preferred dining spot for over + 20 years and with dishes like our famous grouper, to our bone-in cowboy cut black angus ribeye, our outrageous chimichanga to even lobster fajitas, we're sure to have a new favorite waiting for you. From the sounds of the live Ranchero guitar player to the smells rising from our mesquite grill, Santa Fe Café is a much welcomed reprieve for the senses. Even when you're outside underneath the stars on our Rooftop Cantina, we've got you covered.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-3838
  • Website
    http://santafehhi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Aaron Crosby
  • Private party facilities
    We offer our upstairs dinning area for large party private dining which holds thirty to forty people, which is great for rehearsal dinners and other events.
  • Location
    807 Willliam Hilton Pkwy Ste 700, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Cross street
    Plantation Center
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    For a truly enchanted evening, dine under the stars in our open-air, climate controlled Rooftop Cantina complete with an oak fire in our Adobe Chiminea and unwind to live music from our Ranchero Guitarista Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come join us at our bars for our Happy Hour from 5 to 6 pm! Enjoy $8 small bites, $6 drinks, and $1 off all beers. Happy Hours is only served at the bars. We do not accept reservations for the bars - guests accepted on a first come first served basis.

Menu

Santa Fe Cafe's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,362 people are saying

Santa Fe Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Healthy

  • South Carolina

    Lively

  • Hilton Head

    Best Value

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Healthy

  • Hilton Head

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Santa Fe Cafe stands out with its "outstanding" Tex/Mex cuisine, featuring dishes like carne asada burrito and painted desert soup. Patrons appreciate the "excellent" service and rooftop dining experience. While some reviews noted service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a Hilton Head favorite for "great food, service & ambiance."
1,362 Reviews

  1. Grant

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was very slow, and couldn’t get refills. Kinda pricey

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had and the best steak on the island.

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  3. Elliot

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been her flor years while on vacation and it is great

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  4. Everett

    Charlotte1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Took an hour for food. Some plates were hot, others were not. For a Mexican restaurant, beans and rice were sub-par.

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  5. Stacey

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    There were 2 children with us and there is not a changing table in either mens or womens bathroom. We had to take them to the car in order to change them.

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  6. Jack VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been coming to Santa Fe for 20 years and keep coming back. We sat outside on the rooftop, and it was a great evening. My wife and I both had margaritas and started with their chips and salsa. Their salsa, by the way, is homemade and is the best salsa you will ever have! I had the carne asada burrito, and my wife had a seafood burrito, and both were outstanding, but huge! The waitstaff is absolutely terrific, and they were extremely attentive and just great people. Santa Fe used to have a guitar player and singer outside, and my only request is that they bring the music back! Great night!

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  7. Jason VIP

    Central Kentucky17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal. Grouper is the best on HHI. Santa Fe is a spot we go every time we come to the island.

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  8. Lee

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. The decor is so lovely and the upstairs bar is a great spot.

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  9. Ellen

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience - excellent food and top-notch hospitality. Thank you! We will be back!!

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  10. Lisa

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make it a point to visit the Santa Fe Cafe while in Hilton Head. Their painted desert soup and pistachio cheesecake are our go-to dishes and don’t miss the ribeye burrito! Ambience and service is also too-notch.

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FAQs

Santa Fe Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-3838.

Santa Fe Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1362 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Santa Fe Cafe

807 Willliam Hilton Pkwy Ste 700, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Plantation Center
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aaron Crosby
  • Entertainment
    For a truly enchanted evening, dine under the stars in our open-air, climate controlled Rooftop Cantina complete with an oak fire in our Adobe Chiminea and unwind to live music from our Ranchero Guitarista Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://santafehhi.com/
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-3838
  • Private party facilities
    We offer our upstairs dinning area for large party private dining which holds thirty to forty people, which is great for rehearsal dinners and other events.
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