Santa Fe Cafe
Tex-Mex Restaurant$$$$
Hilton Head Island
"my favs: painted desert soup, santa fe salad, and chimichanga."(7 Tips)
"The Chimichanga was amazing and perfect to split."(6 Tips)
"Roof top bar and music amazing!"(4 Tips)
"Cadillac marg and any entre!"(2 Tips)
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Excellent Mexican food. Somewhat pricey but worth it. The painted desert soup is unreal, and the outrageous chimichanga is as big as your face and soooo good
Yadira MaganaJuly 7, 2017Ceviche and guacamole were very delicious, had Scallops for dinner and they were amazing, good size and great flavor. Highly recommend. Live music was great! Very romantic- Jeff RuthMay 29, 2015Very good and something unexpected on Hilton Head Island. Portions are big. The Chimichanga was amazing and perfect to split. Guacamole tasted very fresh. Very pleased and would come back.
Adam HenryJanuary 13, 2016Amazing food food and generally good service (depends on which waiter you get). Outdoor patio is fantastic but a wee-bit crowded.
Chris StoneOctober 5, 2013The scallop dish is outstanding!!! If you've ever bought scallops at the grocery store and you know how much scallops cost you'll also realize it's a great value!
Pravin RadhaJune 11, 2017Amazing Experience.. Try to sit outside , enjoy your food with wonderful music . It will make your day
K MSeptember 3, 2015Guacamole was incredible! Large portions and wonderful flavours. Great date night.
Parvinder Singh AroraMay 27, 2014Lovely restaurant. Good food. Great service. Nice rooftop to enjoy a summer evening.- Elizabeth MillerNovember 14, 2014Salsa is perfect. All of the sauces are top notch. Can't go wrong with this menu.
Andy LewisAugust 4, 2013The painted desert soup is as tasty as it is artfully plated. Well done. We will be back.
Theresa SmytheDecember 1, 2016Great guacamole, slightly spiced. Grilled veggie dish did not disappoint.
Blanche T. SullivanMay 18, 2012The lunch trio is great-- soup, salad & quesadilla--especially with painted desert soup & spinach salad options!
- my favs: painted desert soup, santa fe salad, and chimichanga. Go for the cadillac margarita.
Staci BlaireSeptember 16, 2013Very cool spot. Rooftop dining w live music. Well run, ask for Allison
Carlos VargasOctober 21, 2013Go for dinner on Saturday night's and ask to be seated in the "Cantina", guitarist "Raymondo" starts playing at 7:30PM.- Blanche T. SullivanNovember 12, 2011Queso Fundido & Painted Desert Soup are tasty! Sit outdoors & enjoy fine Spanish guitar!
- Great lunch special: quesadilla, soup, and salad for under $10! Try the painted desert soup
Jaima AbercrombieFebruary 25, 2012From tx and was not expecting such great mexican food so far away - highly recommend this spot!!!
Denise RudAugust 15, 2011The staff is very nice, but the chefs don't know how to prepare the dishes. Wold not recommend .
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With unique cuisine and tenured servicers, Santa Fe Café will always prepare you a memorable meal and experience. We love seeing the local community gather for great food and great music.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(843) 785-3838
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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