The Cayman Islands are home to many excellent restaurants that are enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. While tropical destinations are traditionally associated with Caribbean-style dishes and plenty of fresh seafood, not everyone enjoys this type of dining, and some prefer a more familiar cuisine. Fortunately, Cayman recognizes that not everyone, especially tourists, plans to enjoy island-style food, and as such, there are many different types of food on offer, including Japanese, Italian, American, and Chinese. If burritos and tacos are staples in your diet, check out this list of the best restaurants in Cayman for Mexican food.
agave grill
Agave Grill is located at 194 Northsound Road, Unit 1. This Grand Cayman restaurant offers dine-in and take-out options for its customers, serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, Agave Grill offers traditional Mexican meals in a “cantina-style” setting. This restaurant strives to use local, sustainable meats and seafood, and its “Choice” American beef cuts are marinated over a 24-hour period. The menu features a great selection of tacos, fresh chips, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas and more, and Agave Grill is also available to cater events of various sizes. They serve a variety of spirits, most notably tequila, as well as tasty desserts, and daily specials are highly appreciated by frequent customers.
DJ canteen
DJ’s Cantina is located at Coconut Place on Grand Cayman’s West Bay Road. Open from 11:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week, this restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike and is situated in the center of the island’s foodie 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 inside during the hottest hours of the afternoon and can sit outside, on the cantina’s garden terrace, in the cooler hours of the evening.
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 general menu, which features exclusively Texas barbecue dishes such as burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken fried steak, and tenderloins. Mexican items are well received and include fajitas, southwestern tacos, and quesadillas, which are available for vegetarians or with a choice of protein, including chicken, steak, pork, fish, ground beef, and shrimp. Lone Star offers diners great daily specials, and these include 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’re 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 whatever cuisine they call home.
