Outer Banks Mexican Restaurants

Bad Bean Baja Grill creates a distinctive dining experience. Utilizing techniques and flavors found all across Latin America, California and the Baja Peninsula, the award-winning chefs present a creative fusion of familiar cantina favorites. One of the favorite dishes is the fish tacos topped with salsa fresca, crisp jicama slaw and cilantro chimichurri. The slow-cooked beef brisket and pork barbacoa also make for delicious tacos as well as burritos, wraps and quesadillas. Bad Bean always uses fresh, local seafood, and their chips, salsas, guacamole and queso dips are all made in-house. Be sure to check out the nightly dinner specials, and on Fridays stop by for fresh fish ceviche. Along with the full restaurant menu, the bar serves some of the best fresh fruit margaritas and mojitos on the beach. Plus they have an ever-changing selection of craft and draft beers. This cool Outer Banks restaurant is open year-round for lunch and dinner. Take-out, including party packs for groups, is available.

It's the best of both worlds – Mexican and Italian under one roof. The large menu at Lalo's Tacos & Pizzeria includes comfort food favorites like authentic Mexican street tacos, quesadillas, burritos and tortas plus specialty pizzas and Italian dinners. Add burgers, salads, appetizers, desserts and kids' offerings, and you have truly got something for everyone. Right across from Avon Fishing Pier, Lalo's offers friendly service and a laid-back vibe, perfect whether you're grabbing a quick bite for takeout or settling in for a relaxed meal. Or you can have your meals delivered to addresses in Avon or Buxton after 5 p.m. Lalo's is closed on Sundays.

You may have heard of Plaza Azteca, a Virginia Beach–based chain of Mexican restaurants. The restaurants serve upscale Mexican food, and they're known for their many flavors of margaritas, sizzling fajitas and fresh guacamole, made right at your table. The extensive menu features all the traditional favorites – quesadillas, nachos, burritos, enchiladas and tacos – along with some nice surprises, specials and combinations. Vegetarian items and a kids' menu are available. The atmosphere is lively and family friendly.