Tienda Mexicana El Mercadito - Beaufort

Arrived on a Saturday night and the place was not busy. Too bad because this restaurant has really good food. The shrimp with garlic was wonderful AND the tails were removed so no mess or fuss to eat. The cheese steak fajita was also quite good. Very nice staff and very good food. Prices are decent. What more can you ask for?

Extensive menu and pretty good margaritas (a little too sweet for my taste). Chili Rellenos very good and the refried beans were excellent. Tacos were served with fresh lettuce and tomatoes.

El Mercadito is that delicious Mexican restaurant you’re always looking for when you get to a new city. From the complimentary chips and salsa to their queso, to everything else on their menu is fantastic and appropriately priced. The service is always fantastic and the food comes out very quick (within 10-15 minutes or so). They are also taking Covid precautions very seriously. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area. I go with my family 1-2 times a week and we never regret it. Do yourself a favor and be a regular at this place.

Good service and tasty food. Watching the Spanish stations on the TV is very interesting. I do miss the #7 Lunch Special, burrito, salad, beans rice.

We went to El Mercadito with friends for lunch on a weekday. They were quick to bring us chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were good. The salsa was a little runny but had a good flavor. We liked that they served both a mild and spicy salsa. The chips were thick and crunchy and not greasy. I had a very good 27-ounce margarita and for only eight dollars it is a bargain! I ordered a special that included a taco and a chili relleno. The Taco was fine but the Chile relleno was very disappointing (my dining companions agreed). It was one like I have never had before. Instead of a cheese-filled poblano pepper, it was just a piece of green pepper laid overtop a pile of ground beef. It was just OK. The food on my plate look like the food ham Taco Bell, but it actually tasted better than it looked. My wife had the chicken fajitas and they were very good. The service was friendly enough. I’d return if I were back in the area