The Cayman Islands are home to many excellent restaurants enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. While tropical destinations are traditionally associated with Caribbean-style dishes and an abundance of fresh seafood, not everyone enjoys this type of food, and some prefer cuisine that is more familiar to them. Fortunately, Cayman recognizes that not all people, especially tourists, plan to enjoy an island-style meal, and as such there are many different types of food on offer including Japanese, Italian, American, and Chinese. If burritos and tacos are staples of your diet, check out this list of the best Cayman restaurants for Mexican food.

agave grill

Agave Grill is located at 194 Northsound Road, in Unit 1. This Grand Cayman restaurant offers both dine-in and take-out options, serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, Agave Grill offers traditional Mexican meals in a “canteen-style” setting. This restaurant strives to use local and sustainable meats and seafood, and its American “Choice” beef cuts are marinated for a 24-hour period. The menu features a large selection of tacos, fresh fries, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas and more, and the Agave Grill is also available to cater for events of various sizes. They serve a variety of alcoholic beverages, among which tequila stands out, as well as tasty desserts, and the daily specials are highly appreciated by frequent customers.

DJ canteen

DJ’s Cantina is located in Coconut Place on Grand Cayman’s West Bay Road. Open from 11am to 10pm, 7 days a week, this restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike and is located in the center of the island’s dining district. This cantina offers a delicious menu that changes weekly and puts a new spin on contemporary Mexican cuisine with a focus on seafood. Diners can sit indoors during the hottest hours of the evening and can sit outdoors on the canteen’s garden terrace in the cooler evening hours.

Lone Star Bar and Grill

Lone Star Bar and Grill is located at 686 West Bay Road in the Seven Mile Beach district of Grand Cayman. Not a restaurant that strictly serves Mexican food, Lone Star incorporates Mexican dishes into its overall menu, which exclusively features Texas barbecue dishes such as burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken fried steak, and sirloin steaks. Mexican items are well received and include fajitas, southwestern tacos, and quesadillas, which are available vegetarian or with a selection of proteins, including chicken, steak, pork, fish, ground beef, and shrimp. Lone Star offers diners great daily specials, including fajita on Mondays, trivia nights on Tuesdays, jam nights on Wednesdays, bingo on Thursdays, and beer specials during sports games. There are happy hour specials every Friday and regular Coyote Ugly nights.

Mexican food is comforting for some and a new experience for others. Whether you are a seasoned eater and have tried many worldly cuisines, or are just coming out of your shell, Agave Grill, Lone Star Bar and Grill and DJ’s Cantina are great places to embark on a quest filled with tacos, burritos, quesadillas and comfort food. tortilla chips There are many excellent Caymanian restaurants on the islands, and tourists can find any cuisine they call home.