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Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
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$30 and under
Californian
817 Saint Andrews Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
About this restaurant
In 2012, Dave and Chrissy Lorenz opened Mex 1 Coastal Cantina near the Avondale area of Highway 61 in West Ashley, SC. Since it's inception, the goal has been to serve fresh, flavorful Baja Mexican fare and premium tequilas in a friendly, laidback, 'come as you are' atmosphere - a vibe that embodies the surfing and coastal lifestyle paralleled to the Baja Peninsula culture.
Mex 1 takes pride in serving fresh, locally sourced produce, much of which is found right here in South Carolina's backyard. Enjoy the simplicity of natural protein and produce coming together, all food is free of heavy sauces and chicken and pork is smoked on-site. Drop in and you will find a variety craveable eats, including tacos, quesadillas, baja rice bowls, tortas and fresh salads, all made in-house daily to ensure each bite is just as fresh as the last.
There's nothing better than a cocktail to sooth your soul. Mex 1 uses only 100% agave tequila and all margaritas are made with freshly squeezed juices. Mex 1 has an extensive tequila, rum and mezcal selection and offers a number of house-infused tequilas including: pineapple, pineapple habanero, berry serrano, strawberry cucumber and jalapeno.
The Lorenz's have proudly captured the spirit of that on the Baja Peninsula and brought it home. From the sunset wall behind the bar bathed in oranges, yellows and reds to the authentic surfboards throughout the restaurant and surf videos playing on the TV’s, you could swear the smell of the ocean is in the air. In the summer of 2016, Mex 1 opened its doors at a second location in Sullivan's Island, SC, and their third in North Mount Pleasant, SC in 2018. The three sister restaurants are a 'go-to' destination in their respected beach communities; serving flavorful Baja Mexican fare, fresh margaritas, and a relaxed atmosphere. Drop in- Chill out.
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- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCalifornian, Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Hours of operationDaily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- NeighborhoodWest Ashley
- Parking detailsNone
Menu
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina's menu was last updated on 9/30/2021.
Menu
Starters
Queso$6.95
That good melty white cheese topped with Jalapeńos.
Queso Fantastico$8.95
Queso, topped with jalapeños with sides of smoked chipotle salsa, smoked pork and tomatillo. Mix it all together...fantastico!
Little Mama Nachos$9.00
Tortilla chips, seasoned black beans, jalapeños, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, queso and sour cream.
Big Mama Nachos$13.00
Tortilla chips, seasoned black beans, jalapeños, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, queso and sour cream.
Calamari$10.00
Lightly fried and served with Mex 1 Sweet Heat sauce for dipping
Triple Dipper$10.00
Trio of the most popular - smoked chipotle salsa, fresh guacamole and creamy queso topped with jalapeños.
Tacos
Bangin' Shrimp Taco$5.95
Lightly fried shrimp, spicy Bangin’ Sauce, shredded cabbage and cilantro drizzled with our Mex 1 “Sweet Heat” sauce.
Oyster Po" Boy Taco$5.95
Cornmeal dusted oysters, shredded cabbage, jalapeño aioli, tomato relish
Carnitas Taco$4.95
Slow smoked pork, cilantro onion relish and queso fresco.
Grilled Mahi Taco$5.95
‘Baja Rubbed’ Mahi Mahi, tomatillo chow chow, lime crema and shredded cabbage.
Carne Asada Taco$5.95
Tijuana Steak with jicama slaw and chipotle crema.
Baja Fish Taco$5.95
Lightly fried Mahi-Mahi, shredded cabbage, lime crema and cilantro-onion relish.
Cantina Chicken Taco$4.95
Smoked Chicken, corn & black bean salsa, smoked tomato crema and shredded cabbage.
Pork Belly Taco$5.95
Slow cooked pork belly, pimento cheese, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion
Santos Shrimp Taco$5.95
‘Baja Rubbed’ Santos Shrimp, corn & black bean salsa and jicama slaw.
Charred Cali-Flower Taco$4.95
Roasted cauliflower, red pepper harissa, shredded lettuce, pepitas, lemon.
Crispy Beef Taco$4.95
Ground beef, jalapeño aioli, queso fresco, lettuce and pico de gallo.
Quesadillas
Cantina Chicken Quesadilla$11.00
Melted jack cheese, ancho chile spread, corn & black bean salsa and chipotle crema.
Baja Spiced Santos Shrimp Quesadilla$14.00
Melted jack cheese, ancho chile spread, corn & black bean salsa and chipotle crema.
Tijuana Steak Quesadilla$14.00
Melted jack cheese, black bean spread, grilled onions, peppers and lime crema.
Veggie Quesadilla$10.00
Melted jack cheese, mushrooms, black bean spread, grilled onions, peppers and lime crema.
Cheese Quesadilla$10.00
Melted jack cheese, queso and chipotle crema.
Baja Bowls
Smoked Chicken Baja Bowl$13.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Smoked Pork Carnitas Baja Bowl$13.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Grilled Mahi Baja Bowl$15.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Bangin' Baja Bowl$14.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Tijuana Steak Baja Bowl$14.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Grilled Santos Shrimp Baja Bowl$14.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Shroomer Bowl$12.95
Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro
Tortas
Bangin' Shrimp Torta$14.95
Lightly fried shrimp with spicy Bangin’ Sauce, cabbage, cilantro, and a drizzle of Mex 1 “Sweet Heat” sauce with your choice of a side.
Baja Fish Torta$14.95
Lightly fried or grilled Mahi-Mahi with cilantro onion relish, lettuce and chow chow tartar sauce with your choice of a side.
California Burger Torta$12.95
Certified Angus Beef patty with cheese, cilantro-onion relish, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato and fresh guacamole with your choice of a side.
Pork Belly Torta$12.95
Slow cooked pork belly, pimento cheese, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion with your choice of a side.
Oyster Po' Boy Torta$14.95
Cornmeal dusted oysters, shredded cabbage, jalapeño aioli, tomato relish with your choice of a side.
Ensaladas
Cantina Salad$12.00
Crisp romaine mix topped with Smoked Chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, corn, crunchy tortilla strips and queso fresco. Served with cilantro lime dressing.
Cabo Salad$14.00
Crisp romaine mix, topped with Tijuana Steak, corn & black bean salsa, bell peppers, crunchy tortilla strips and jack cheese. Served with chipotle ranch dressing.
Coastal Salad$14.00
Crisp romaine mix, topped with ‘Baja Rubbed’ Santos Shrimp, corn, tomato, crunchy tortilla strips and queso fresco. Served with smoked paprika & oregano vinaigrette.
Casa Salad$9.00
Crisp romaine mix, tomato, crisp red peppers, jicama and crunchy tortilla strips. Served with citrus agave vinaigrette.
Margaritas and Cocktails
Mex 1 Margarita$7.00
Our house margarita featuring Lunazul Reposado and our house made margarita mix with fresh squeezed lime, lemon and orange juice.
Pineapple Habanero Margarita$8.00
Our house infused Pineapple Habanero tequila with our Mex 1 Margarita Mix
Cadillac Margarita$9.00
El Jimador Reposado with our Mex 1 Margarita Mix and topped off with a Grand Marnier Floater.
El Jefe "The Boss" Margarita$12.00
Mex 1 Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice
Jalapeno Margarita$8.00
Our house infused Jalapeno Tequila, Cointreau with our Mex 1 Margarita Mix
Skinny Margarita$8.00
Our house infused Strawberry Cucumber Tequila, Soda Water with our Mex 1 Margarita Mix
El Clasico$12.00
Our Mex 1 Patron Barrel Select, Pierre Ferrand Orange Curacao, Lime and Agave
Mex 1 Frozen Margarita$7.00
Our house frozen margarita made with Lunazul Reposado and our Mex 1 Margarita Mix which is a blend of fresh lime, lemon and orange juice.
The Hydrator$8.00
One of our house favorites, The Hyrdator. Made with Tito's Vodka, Passion Fruit Puree and Coconut Water.
Tequila Mockingbird$9.00
Our house infused Berry Serrano Tequila with Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave and Soda Water. The drink that took the champion belt at Charleston Taco Kick Competition.
Painkiller$8.00
Pusser's Rum, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Creme De Coco, Cinnamon
Mex1can Ashtray$3.50
Mex 1 is home to the original Mex1can Ashtray! We take a Tecate and top it with Fresh Lime Juice, Hot Sauce and Black Pepper. Baja in a can! Float some tequila on top to give it an extra kick.
Iceberg$8.00
Dos XX Ambar Draft with our Mex 1 Frozen Margarita Floated on top
Margarona$9.00
Our Mex 1 Frozen Margarita with a Coronita dropped into it!
Draft Beers
Pacifico$5.00
Pacifico
Dos XX Amber$5.00
Dos XX Amber
Negra Modelo$5.00
Negra Modelo
Seasonal Craft
Rotating craft beer selection
Local Craft
Rotating local craft beer
Wine
Ruffino Prosecco or Sparkling Rose$10.00
Ruffino Prosecco or Sparkling Rose
Rosehaven Rose$9.00
Rosehaven Rose
Benvolio Pinot Grigio$8.00
Benvolio Pinot Grigio
Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay$9.00
Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc$9.00
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Bridlewood Pinot Noir$10.00
Bridlewood Pinot Noir
Kaiken Malbec$9.00
Kaiken Malbec
Kids Menu
Kids Taco$4.00
Warm flour tortilla, meat, cheese, and lettuce. Choose ground beef or cantina chicken.
Kids Quesadilla$3.00
Melted Jack Cheese
Kid Chick-a-dilla$4.00
Melted jack cheese with cantina chicken.
Kids Nachos$3.00
Warm tortilla chips with queso on top.
Kids Rice Bowl$5.00
Brown rice, seasoned black beans, cheese, cantina chicken and topped with sour cream.
Dessert
Warm Churro Chips$5.00
Cinnamon Sugar topped with Whipped Cream
Tres Leches Pudding$5.00
Warm bread pudding with a drizzle of salted caramel.
King of Pops$4.00
Check out the flavor board or ask your server for current flavors.
Sides
Black Beans over Brown Rice$3.50
Black Beans over Brown Rice
Roasted Street Corn$4.00
Roasted Corn topped with Lime Crema, Queso Fresca and Baja Spice
Jicama Slaw$3.50
Made in house Jicama Slaw
Side Salad$3.50
Iceberg Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresca, Jicama and Red Pepper with a choice of dressing.
Baja Seasoned Fries$3.50
Fries seasoned with our own Mex 1 Baja Seasoning
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Additional information
- NeighborhoodWest Ashley
- Hours of operationDaily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCalifornian, Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsNone
- Website
- Phone number