Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Lovely atmosphere with good food but spotty service. It seemed the restaurant was understaffed. Everyone seemed hurried and our server was busy with multiple tables and was not as attentive as I would have liked. The chips and queso was delicious and so were the fish tacos. However, the barría ramen and tortilla soup were disappointing.

🌮 We’re locals and visit Max One often — the atmosphere is always casual and welcoming, and it’s usually a reliable go-to. On this visit, the place was pretty quiet, which made the experience a bit surprising. We ordered nachos, tacos, and a salad. The nachos looked great when they arrived but unfortunately were cold and barely had any cheese — just didn’t hit the mark this time. My kids love their tacos (just beef and cheese), and those were solid as usual. My salad, though, was completely forgotten and didn’t arrive until the very end of the meal. It was a simple salad with no protein, so it could’ve come out quickly. Service was also lacking a bit — my drink was never refilled, and I wasn’t even asked about it. That said, we know this spot can be hit or miss depending on the day, and

Fried brussel sprouts (amazing!!), tuna taco, trio dip appetizer, and bangin shrimp taco were the best/favorite. There were was a lack of staff so there was a long wait to be seated and for entrees. Appetizers came out fast. But even though staff were short, those present were friendly, social, and working hard. The baja fish taco could be improved with a larger piece of fish and more sauce. It was kind of lack luster. Would enjoy more vegetarian options! There's not much.

If you’re looking for an island Tex-mex getaway, look no further. This place brings the vibes, the food, and fantastic service. Grab a Mex1 Margarita with house-made sour mix and lunazul tequila. Grande with salt. Splurge on the Nacho Mama’s shareable with ground beef. It will not disappoint. Relaxing on the front deck during sunset is the prettiest dinner you could ask for on Sullivan’s Island. I appreciate every dining experience we have there.

These were the best tacos I had in a long time. Atmosphere is beautiful with a cute seating outside and inside. Waitresses are nice and food, once more, is amazing. Already planning to go again!