Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head

Name: Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head
Address: 807 Willliam Hilton Pkwy Ste 700, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, 29928
Telephone: (843) 785-3838
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1385)

$31 to $50

Southwest

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

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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.

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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.

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What 1,385 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Good for groups
Hilton Head
Good for groups
Hilton Head
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Santa Fe Cafe on Hilton Head Island is celebrated for its "consistent" Tex-Mex cuisine, including standout dishes like the "blackened redfish" and "painted desert soup." The atmosphere is lively with options for rooftop dining. While service is often praised as "outstanding," some reviews note occasional slow service and room for improvement on portion sizes.

1,385 Reviews

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Ramila3 VIP
Utah27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The blackened redfish was fantastic. Our server was very attentive. Chips and salsa was endless. It would be nice to have spicier salsas as an option. Some Spanish music would have been a nice addition. Quail was different. Portions were huge!
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Jim VIP
Atlanta185 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. Food was just OK. Bar was slow but Drinks were great. Had a better meal last time there.
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Matt VIP
South Carolina4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Santa Fe is our favorite spot for Mexican food on the island. We eat there at least twice a month. The food, drinks, and service never disappoint!
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Debbie VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. Fast food and excellent service. Must try if you have never been.
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Valerie VIP
South Carolina1 review
2.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of nine and sat on their patio, it was very large and quite nice. Wait staff was kind and attentive, unfortunately I don’t know if it was an off night or just poor kitchen service but we waited over an hour for our food and the restaurant wasn’t overly busy. When the food came out several meals had to be sent back due to them sitting too long and were cold. Food was just so so. Overall, would not go back especially with a large party.
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Sefany
Greater Boston7 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing experience. My family was genuinely looking forward to trying this Mexican restaurant, but unfortunately, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. To start, the service was notably slow — not just in taking orders, but also in checking in throughout the meal. Despite finishing our drinks fairly early, no one came by to offer a second round, which was disappointing and made the dining experience feel inattentive. Portion sizes were another major issue. For the price, especially the $29 fajita plate, I expected a hearty serving. Instead, I was surprised by how small the portions were. Even more concerning was the fact that the fajitas arrived with very little meat and a lemon that overshadowed the plate. The sides, which also arrived late, also came without cheese, which is a standard expectation for most fajita dishes. To top things off, one of our salads came with an unwelcome surprise: a hair. This completely killed our appetite and trust in the kitchen’s hygiene practices. All in all, the food itself had potential, but with poor service, questionable cleanliness, and prices that don’t reflect the portions or quality, I can’t recommend this place.
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Ellen
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing! Samantha and Kyler were so fun, efficient, personable and helpful! Food was more than amazing. Looking forward to going back!
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Bradley
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant on Hilton Head Island. Looking for something NOT seafood? Then this is the best place!
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Kristin
Orlando / Central Florida East9 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We’ve loved the Santa Fe Cafe on previous visits. The upstairs indoor dining lacks the ambiance of the main floor. The food was not as good this time. Skip the sweet potatoes fries, they are skinnier than shoe string potatoes and over cooked. The fajitas did not come with any cheese, rice or beans. One high note, the Ribeye Burrito was delicious!
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Leslie
Toledo / Northwest Ohio15 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Rachel and Marshal run a wonderful restaurant. It’s our go to when are on the island. Quality food and a great atmosphere
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FAQs

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

Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head is rated 4.5 stars by 1385 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Google Map for Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head

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.

Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head

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About this restaurant

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Happy Hour!

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What 1,385 people are saying

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