Our Latin American neighbors have brought their culinary traditions to the Outer Banks, adding to the variety and fun of eating out. Outer Banks Mexican and Southwestern restaurants flourish here and can be found in almost every town. They're very popular for their quick service, yummy food and reasonable prices. But there are also restaurants that feature specialties from other Latin American countries such as Guatemalan chicken, Belizean-style beans and rice, Salvadoran pupusas and Honduran fried fish with tajadas (fried green plantain). Additionally, influences from the Pacific Rim, Baja Peninsula and the Caribbean can also be found at our Outer Banks restaurants. With the addition of fresh seafood, the menus at the Mexican and Southwestern restaurants appeal to most anyone. Even if you don't frequent Latin-influenced restaurants, you should try out one of these because with their authentic preparations, you'll discover flavors you might never have had before. And, make sure you leave room for dessert because, they, too, are deliciously authentic -- from tres leches to house-made coconut flan to plantain empanadas with vanilla custard. Or try churros (apple-filled pastries drizzled with caramel icing). Who can resist? Most these Outer Banks Mexican and Southwestern restaurants have full bars, and many carry the beer brands you fell in love while vacationing.
Outer Banks Restaurants by Area
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Outer Banks Restaurants by Category
La Fogata in Avon offers tasty, filling Mexican fare at a good value. Within minutes of sitting down, you’ll have warm chips and yummy salsa to munch on...read more
La Fogata is an Outer Banks standby for good, filling, traditional Mexican fare. Locals love it for offering tasty food at a good value. Within minutes of...read more
Next to Almost Heaven and Greentails, you’ll find this new Mexican restaurant serving up tasty street tacos, Mexican street corn, tortas, fajitas and...read more
Mexikind Taqueria is the place to go for authentic Mexican cuisine. The menu has everything from fresh guacamole and homemade salsa to fresh mahi-mahi...read more
OBX Tortilleria & Taquieria offers the most authentic Mexican food this side of the border. This quaint spot is known for its fresh-made corn tortilla...read more
Ortega'z Southwestern Grill brings some cultural spice to downtown Manteo along with a little flash of star quality. The restaurant and its owners,...read more
Shaddai is an authentic Peruvian and international-style restaurant. Its specialty is Peruvian charcoal chicken, a rotisserie-style roasted chicken...read more
Located at 21 West End Road (across the street from the Variety Store), Taqueria 504Suazo's is known to locals as The Blue Truck. It's an island go-to for...read more
This food truck is a popular stop in Rodanthe. The family-owned business serves up authentic Mexican food, including burritos, nachos, enchiladas,...read more
If you're a fan of build-your-own Mexican taco bars, you'll love this spot. You go down the line, telling them what you...read more