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.
From the kitchen
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.
What our guests are saying
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 Tacos, Ceviche, Empanadas, Tortas, Carne Asada, Quesabirria, Quesadilla, and Burritos