Mex 1 Coastal CantinaAvondale

Avondale · Mexican

817 St. Andrew's Boulevard, CharlestonDirections

4.41,611 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and flavorful tacos, including the Bangin Shrimp, seared tuna, and birria, as well as the impressive new menu options like Mexican-themed wings. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, vibrant atmosphere, and great margaritas. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

Weekend-busy coastal Mexican with airy-shell tacos and serious check-in heat.

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is a $$ Mexican restaurant in Avondale, Charleston. It has logged 9,998 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

bar sceneneighborhood gemdate nightgroupsfamilyfoodies

mex1coastalcantina.com

The experience

Sit at the bar for a drink or take a table. Service consistently performs.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Why go

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina pulls steady crowds, particularly Friday and Saturday. The kitchen works from scratch, the staff knows the menu, and the bar moves drinks. It works for solo diners, couples, and families alike.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Fast facts

Mex 1 has 9,998 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.4 from 1,640 reviews.
One highlighted reviewer praised the tacos and called the crispy hard shells light and airy.
A Wine and Food event review called the atmosphere vibrant and fun.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Mex 1 has 9,998 all-time Blackbird check-ins; the first recorded check-in was January 6, 2026, and the latest was August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

Margaritas are a draw.
Food is made fresh from scratch.
Service staff are attentive and knowledgeable.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Open in

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity594

check ins · last 30 days · yesterdaycheck ins · last 30 dayslast check in · yesterday

Flynet check ins

9,998

Neighborhood

Avondale

Last 30 days

594 check ins

−43% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday

4a2p11p

Inside Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

The experience

Sit at the bar for a drink or take a table. Service consistently performs.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Review signal

4.4

1,611 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

LOCAL HOTSPOTS

What’s hot around Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Live check in momentum from nearby Flynet restaurants.

Charleston

Today

121 check ins

71 check ins

44 check ins

37 check ins

34 check ins

All-time

91,077 check ins

59,648 check ins

53,521 check ins

Bodega (Coffee Counter)

52,190 check ins

№7

Verde

40,072 check ins

See all Hotspots

FAQ

How popular is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina?

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina has logged 9,998 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina busiest?

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Mex 1 Coastal Cantina serve?

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina serves Mexican cuisine.

How expensive is Mex 1 Coastal Cantina?

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.