When you’re in the mood for Baja-style fish tacos, busty burritos and smothered enchiladas, head to Mexican-style Hatteras restaurants. Family-friendly spots with multi-page menus satisfy a range of palates with offers for taco salads, chicken quesadillas and shrimp fajitas. But keep an eye out, too, for the tiny hole-in-the-wall joints that draw crowds with their authentic and delicious fare. If not everyone in your group is in the mood for Mexican, not to fret – the Hatteras dining scene includes restaurants where Mexican specialties appear alongside pasta dishes and gourmet seafood preparations.
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Hatteras Mexican & Southwestern
47355 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner and chef Rusty Midgett, a native who left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen experience in some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants, is inspired in the kitchen by the places he has traveled on surf trips – the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Rim. Let him surprise you with his creative preparations of fresh fish, local seafood and premium beef. Midgett gets a lot of his seafood directly from Hatteras Island docks. Rusty’s has a full bar and specializes in North Carolina hand-crafted beers, and there’s a fun bar/appetizer menu. They serve dinner seven days a week in the summer; call for off-season hours. They’ll also cater wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and other celebrations for large groups both on and off premises. Rusty’s is located between Natural Art Surf Shop and the ABC Store.
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner and chef Rusty Midgett, a native who left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen experience in some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants, is inspired in the kitchen by the places he has traveled on surf trips – the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Rim. Let him...read more
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras...read more
Hatteras Mexican & Southwestern
47355 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner and chef Rusty Midgett, a native who left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen experience in some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants, is inspired in the kitchen by the places he has traveled on surf trips – the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Rim. Let him surprise you with his creative preparations of fresh fish, local seafood and premium beef. Midgett gets a lot of his seafood directly from Hatteras Island docks. Rusty’s has a full bar and specializes in North Carolina hand-crafted beers, and there’s a fun bar/appetizer menu. They serve dinner seven days a week in the summer; call for off-season hours. They’ll also cater wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and other celebrations for large groups both on and off premises. Rusty’s is located between Natural Art Surf Shop and the ABC Store.
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner and chef Rusty Midgett, a native who left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen experience in some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants, is inspired in the kitchen by the places he has traveled on surf trips – the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Rim. Let him...read more
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras...read more
Hatteras Mexican & Southwestern
With locations in Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and Avon, La Fogata is an Outer Banks standby for good, filling, traditional Mexican fare. Locals love it for offering tasty food at a good value. Within minutes of sitting down, you’ll have warm chips and yummy salsa to munch on while you look over the extensive menu. They serve beer and wine and have a full bar...read more
Hatteras Mexican & Southwestern
Oceana’s is a casual, cozy restaurant that the locals love. Breakfast includes the standard fare plus delicious steak and eggs, quesadillas, omelets, pancakes and French toast. The all-day menu for lunch and dinner features freshly made, well-seasoned burgers, fresh fish, crab cakes, a variety of sandwiches and seafood, salads, stuffed baked potatoes and the very popular create-your-own quesadillas. It also has some fancier offerings like...read more
Hatteras Mexican & Southwestern
This food truck is a popular stop in Rodanthe. The family-owned business serves up authentic Mexican food, including burritos, nachos, enchiladas, quesadillas, gorditas, tortas and shrimp and fish tacos. You'll find it near StingWray's in Rodanthe.read more
