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Are you sick of virtual happy hours with your coworkers? It’s time to throw on that ugly Christmas sweater and cheers your team with some Mex 1 Margs! Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is offering Holiday Happy Hour for small or large groups in Sullivan’s Island, West Ashley, and Mount Pleasant. 

Group Packages

Due to keeping everyone safe at this time, we are offering small or large group packages. For small groups, feel free to drop in from 3-6:00 pm any weekday and enjoy:

• $5 Mex 1 Margaritas
• $4 Queso
• $3 Mexican Draft Beers
• $2 Mexican Ashtrays

Looking to party after 6:00 pm? We are also offering extended happy hours to keep the fun going into the evening. 

Are you celebrating with a larger crew? Custom packages and extended happy hours are available for larger groups. If you’re looking to treat your crew to a special night out, buy out one of our locations. Because let’s face it, although 2020 has been pretty lame, you can still be the cool boss everyone talks about! 

Featured Holiday Cocktails

What’s to drink? We thought you’d never ask. Check out our New Holiday Cocktails:

The Merry Margarita

Our Christmas-themed margarita is back just in time for the holiday season! The Merry Margarita has all the Christmas feels with Lunazul Tequila, pomegranate, Cathead Distillery HooDoo, blackberry brandy and a touch of lime. Hurry in and give this tasty marg a try, it’s only available for a limited time! 

The Big Lebowski Frozen White Russian

We have released our newest frozen drink with a play on a Frozen White Russian called The Big Lebowski. This tasty concoction is a play on the popular cocktail in the cult classic film the Big Lebowski. Our version has vanilla vodka, Irish Cream, Crème De Cacao, Ice Cream Mix and Cold Brew Coffee. This bad boy was a customer favorite last year and back for a limited time. Come get one today!

It’s beginning to look alot like cocktails, so forget the Zoom calls, it’s time to bond and be merry at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina! Reserve your spot at one of our locations today by filling out this form.

5 Reasons to Have Mex 1 Delivered to You

Whether you’re trying to feed the family while working from home, sweatpants are your OOTD, or you are social distancing, there are plenty of reasons to order delivery from Mex 1. We are now offering delivery from all three Mex 1 locations! Although there’s no bad reason to order good food, let’s dive into why you should have Mex 1 Coastal Cantina delivered to your doorstep. 

Support Local Businesses

During these times it can be tough to support local businesses while spending time at home. At Mex 1 it’s been humbling to see our team and customers pull together in support. With the convenience of curbside pickup, delivery, and gift cards, we are thankful for the continued business. If you’re looking to support your favorite local businesses, consider ordering delivery to your doorstep. 

Ideal for Large Parties

Let’s face it, gathering with a large party isn’t the party it used to be. If you have a meeting or holiday office party coming up, providing the food can make things stressful. Let us take care of your next get together by ensuring vacation vibes and fresh hot food to your door. Afterall, who doesn’t want some tacos and margaritas?

Save Time

Forget the hassle of grocery shopping and meal prepping. Not to mention you just end up forgetting your lunch at home. Bummer. Beat those hunger pains and make life easier with lunch or dinner delivered to your home or office.

Stay Safe

Here at Mex 1 we’ve had to adapt to the results of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hustle and bustle of the food industry, and our new reality. As people tend to stay at home more due to the impact of the virus, we have created a way you can take the fiesta home and experience Mex 1 from the comfort of your own space. Not only can you soothe more than just your hunger but your peace of mind with the safety of delivery. 

Tacos

Need we say more?
Until you feel like changing out of those sweatpants or you’re able to take your next adventure, we hope to provide you with a little bit of escape from the daily grind and take the effort of cooking off your plate. Visit our website to order delivery from a Mex 1 location near you.

MEX 1 COASTAL CANTINA LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER TO SEND WARRIOR SURF FOUNDATION VETERANS ON ULTIMATE SURF RETREAT TO NICARAGUA

Charleston, S.C.- OCTOBER 26, 2020– Folly Beach-based nonprofit Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF) is excited to partner with Mex 1 Coastal Cantina to announce a fundraiser to send eight deserving Veteran members of the WSF program, as well as WSF crew  to Thunderbomb Surf Camp in Nicaragua next June. Kicking off on November 11 for Veteran’s Day, $1 from every taco sold from Mex 1’s new Thunderbomb Taco (made with Baja battered Wahoo, red cabbage, pineapple salsa and guac sauce) sold through the end of 2020 at all three Mex 1 locations (Sullivan’s Island, West Ashley and Park West) will go towards the cost of food, airfare, accommodations and experiences for this week-long intensive retreat. 

“We are so grateful to be approached by Mex 1 yet again to help fund this incredible retreat for eight Veterans in our program,” shares Founder and Executive Director Andy Manzi. “I will personally never forget my first surf trip to Latin America, as it was a trip that forever changed my life for the better.”

“We are stoked to be continued supporters of Warrior Surf’s incredible mission,” shares Mex 1 Marketing and Beverage Director Morgan Hurley. “We hope Charleston locals and visitors not only try this craveable new taco, but also consider donating a specific experience for a Veteran attending the Camp like a meal or yoga session.”

Warrior Surf Foundation has served over 500 Veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health challenges to-date through its surf therapy, yoga and wellness programs. This will be the nonprofit’s first of hopefully many retreats to Thunderbomb Surf Camp- where Veterans will focus on healing through psycho-education, positive psychology and resiliency. For more information about Thunderbomb, visit www.thunderbombsurf.com. 

Stay tuned for Mex 1 and Warrior Surf Foundation’s second SHARE THE STOKE, Win a Board, Give A Board raffle launching next month, in which one lucky winner will win a custom board shaped by Tim Jump of Secula Surf and one WSF Veteran graduate will also walk away with a board from Tim. 100% of all proceeds from SHARE THE STOKE will also go to Thunderbomb Surf Camp.

To donate directly to WSF + Mex 1’s Thunderbomb Surf Camp, with options to donate a specific experience for a Veteran like surfing for the day, a yoga session or a dinner, please visit https://warriorsurf.rallyup.com/thunderbomb 

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More about WSF:

Founded on Folly Beach, S.C. in May 2015 by American combat veterans and surfers, Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF) addresses post-service transition challenges such as post-traumatic stress, moral injury, survivor’s guilt and TBI through surf therapy, yoga, wellness sessions and community. WSF’s Surf Therapy Program strives to enhance the psychological and physical well-being of Veterans, active duty service members and their families through the experience of surfing. For more information, visit www.warriorsurf.org or follow WSF on Facebook and Instagram.

More about Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina (three locations in Charleston, S.C.) was inspired by surf trips down the Baja Peninsula, cruising down the Mex 1 highway and veering off towards the ocean on a small dirt road to surf. The restaurant’s entire experience is fueled by the light, fresh flavors of Baja, served up in the little cantinas that dot the coastline (with no shortage of tequila)! For more information, visit www.mex1coastalcantina.com or follow Mex 1 on Facebook and Instagram.

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How do you make the perfect Mex 1 Margarita you ask? Ditch the sup-par drinks and make your own Award Winning Best Margarita in Charleston from home with our simple step-by-step directions. There’s a reason we’ve been voted number one, and that comes down to fresh ingredients and 100% blue agave tequila. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need and get shakin’!

Ingredients:

• Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Margarita Mix
• Lunazul Reposado Tequila 100% Blue Agave Tequila
• Ice
• Salt
• Lime

Step 1

Grab your shaker and add one shot of 100% blue agave tequila. At Mex 1, we prefer to use Lunazul Reposado Tequila. This tequila is 2x distilled in the state of Jalisco, the heart of tequila. This family has a tradition of over 200 years of making tequila, making them easily the oldest tequila anywhere. “American oak imbues this tequila with the layers of semi-sweet vanilla, fruit and spice while maintaining the classic, earthy agave taste and leading to a smoky finish.” 

Step 2

Add your Mex 1 Margarita Mix! To get the exact taste of Mex 1 we are now offering our mix bottled up to go. Afterall, we can be pouring out ALL of our secrets! Make sure to keep your margarita mix chilled and also give it a quick shake to mix it back up. Add 4 ounces of the mix to your shaker. If you’re eyeballing it, go with 2 parts margarita mix to one part tequila. If you’re looking for a weaker margarita, go with 3 parts to one part. 

Step 3

Add ice to your shaker. Shake it up for about 5-10 seconds until fully chilled. 

Step 4

Are you a salt person? A no salt person? Adding salt to a margarita intensifies the sour and sweet flavors. This tempers any bitterness making the sweetness and sourness of your cocktail seem brighter. At Mex 1, we use a tall glass with a half rim of salt to please every palate. 

Step 5

Lastly, pour it in and garnish it with a lime. Best enjoyed with a plateful of our Tailgate Nachos! 

Make one at home with our mix or drop in and chill out with us, at any one of our locations. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina has a wide variety of cocktails and six different tequila infusions that are sweet, spicy or a little of both. Cheers!