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Is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Still Open? Update (Sullivan's Island, SC)

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As of September 2026, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Off-the-Chain Eats" episode featured Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, a Mexican restaurant and bar on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, known for tacos, margaritas, and a Mexi-Cali brunch menu. According to the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau listing, Mex 1 opened its Sullivan's Island location in the summer of 2016. A Yelp listing for the restaurant, updated June 2026, lists the restaurant as open, with posted hours of Monday through Thursday noon to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday noon to 10:00pm. A direct check of the restaurant's own website (mex1coastalcantina.com) on 2026-09-08 returned an access-restricted response rather than page content, so the Yelp listing served as the current-status source used here. Yelp also ranks the restaurant among Sullivan's Island's higher-rated dining spots.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 18, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Off-the-Chain Eats
What was featured
Sullivan's Island Mexican cantina: tacos, margaritas, Mexi-Cali brunch
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Frequently asked questions

Is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Mex 1 Coastal Cantina after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Off-the-Chain Eats" episode featured Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, a Mexican restaurant and bar on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, known for tacos, margaritas, and a Mexi-Cali brunch menu. As of September 2026, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina located?

2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Mex 1 Coastal Cantina?

Season 18, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Off-the-Chain Eats”.

Is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

Food Paradise's "Off-the-Chain Eats" episode featured Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, a Mexican restaurant and bar on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, known for tacos, margaritas, and a Mexi-Cali brunch menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mex1coastalcantina.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/mex-1-coastal-cantina-sullivans-island
  • charlestoncvb.com — https://www.charlestoncvb.com/plan-your-trip/dining-nightlife~124/international~1356/mex-1-coastal-cantina-sullivan-s-island~11648.html
  • mex1coastalcantina.com — https://www.mex1coastalcantina.com/

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