5 Best Mexican Restaurants near Oak Island

“Update: I've now been there 5 times total. And I won't go again. I'm done. Two visits in the past month, and I've experienced the closed order window, "I have been to Kai Joe's three times in the past 10 days. Today was the first day that I didn't actually eat there. The tacos are very good. However service can be very slow. Oftentimes you show up to order at the ordering window, and they tell you they will be with you in a few minutes. Today when I arrived there was a line of approximately a dozen people waiting at the window, which was closed. There were 15 or 20 people sitting at the tables outside who said they had ordered, but were waiting on their food. After the ordering window didn't open for 20 minutes, and nobody received their food either, I left. Good tacos, bad service.UPDATE, Nov 2022: Food is still very good. Service can still be a little bit hit or miss, but the key seems to be simply calling and ordering ahead. Phone orders do seem to take priority, and if you can give them 10 or 15 minutes leave time your food is almost always ready when you get there. Given that, I will recommend them.Features: Outdoor picnic table seating in an open space“

“We stopped in for a late lunch / early dinner after a walk on the beach, so it wasn't busy. We were seated immediately and given chips and salsa before giving our drink orders. Our server was friendly as we asked about gluten free options and he advised corn tortillas were available. We ordered and the food came out quickly. Everything was fresh and tasty. We only had soft drinks, so can't comment on their cocktails. We'll definitely come here again when we're in the mood for good Mexican food!“

“Food was Straight up Excellent! I loved the Cheese and Hamburger with Sprite! I Would %100 Come Back, I couldn't Resist to Another Picture of the Food It Was so Delicious! Service was On Top! The Person that Assisted us was such an Amigo! Ambiance Was Very Peaceful I Loved watching The Wolf Pack Vs the Duke University play a Basketball game While I Ate my Delicious Dinner! I honestly Rate this a: 20/5!“

“My ACP with mushrooms and zucchini was delivered to my table very hot like it was supposed to be. There was so much of it I couldn't even eat it all, but it was delicious. My husbands quesadilla was extremely crispy like he likes and he was in Heaven. He was amazed by it being cooked right the first time around. The service was perfect and on point. Our waiter had been there for years and never wrote anything down so I was surprised everything came out perfect. I wished we had one locally. I will be visiting again“

“We enjoyed having Sunday lunch at this new restaurant. There are still some kinks to work out, but they are trying to please their customers. The prices are not printed on their menus. My partner's food arrived well before mine. The front entrance was blocked by other diners extending their table into the path as you walk in. We each had chicken dishes that were quite good and our waiter was friendly. Clean and comfortable surroundings. The salsa and chips were very good.“