Best Mexican Food in Town

Handmade tortillas, fresh chips, legendary salsa

Family cooking from Chiapas, right here on Johns Island

From-scratch meals rooted in the traditions of Chiapas, Mexico — made fresh every day by the family behind El Rincón.

Made from scratch, every single day

Tortillas pressed in-house, chips fried fresh, and a house salsa that keeps locals and Kiawah visitors coming back for more.

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Find us on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy

Look for the lime-green building on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. Locals, Kiawah visitors, and anyone who's found us once tends to come back.

A little corner of Chiapas on Johns Island

Real Chiapas cooking — made from scratch every day by a family that brought the flavors of southern Mexico to Johns Island, SC.

This is a hidden GEM That you could easily drive right by… THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC!!! Authentic Mexican that is super tasty and feels homemade. Tacos and Fajitas perfectly spiced bursting with flavor peppers done just right. Chips and salsa and queso on point. Ask for the homemade hot sauce tasty and

greg H.

We are vacationing on Kiawah, our kids wanted Mexican food, and we knew the place at Fresh Fields had watery drinks and not great food. This place has a full bar as of April 2024. Service and food were excellent. My 6 year old had the chicken empanadas which were the best I’ve ever had, my chicken m

Courtney H.

As a native Texan I grew up on authentic Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine. El Rincon brings me back to my Texas roots with a menu of fresh, homemade Mexican dishes that put the local chain Mexican joint to shame. Let's start with the homemade chips and fresh salsa - not jar salsa too often served by othe

John K.

Food was SPECTACULAR! I got the mixtas fajitas and the nachos. Everything was well prepared, perfect temperature, and very authentic. The girl who helped us was very welcoming, explained the menu, and even gave us some history on the place. Will definitely be adding this restaurant to the list of pl

Chris

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Burritos, Tortas, Empanadas, Quesadilla, Quesabirria, Tacos, Ceviche, and Carne Asada

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout