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Tequila Tasting At Myrtle Beach South Carolina Favorite Spot

Author Debbie Nance

I just saw that Saturday, November 5th, Roca Roja Cantina, a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina favorite, is hosting a tequila tasting at 6 p.m.  Admission is $35 in advance or $45 at the door.  With admission, customers will sample some of the finest tequilas along with finger foods.  Plus, the upstairs is already decorated for Christmas!  You can enjoy a Jazz band and festivities for the upcoming season.  We’ve visited a bunch of restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area over the years.  However, Roca Roja Cantina near North Myrtle Beach is one of our top picks for Mexican food.

We discovered Roca Roja Cantina on National Tequila Day.   We visit the beach often.  Therefore, we wanted something we never had before.  Our online search pointed us to Roca Roja.   They’re located on the Cherry Grove Marsh with a great view.  The food was really fresh, unique and super yummy.  Furthermore, their website dubs them “Home of the largest selection of Tequilas in South Carolina.”  And, their lounge allows you to try them in a relaxed atmosphere.  Additionally, the cocktail selections include bourbons and other spirits.  But, our favorite drink there was the Cumcumber Jalapeno Martini.  I love the spicy 21 seeds cucumber jalapeno infused tequila and the candied jalapeno garnish.  Also, I highly recommend the Queso Ahumado appetizer.  It’s a fired and charred smoked provolone cheese with pasilla chile and agave  honey.  Plus, they serve it in a skillet with a knife and fork.  It’s delicious.  Their salsas are amazing with the house made chips.  And, we devoured some fajitas!

Roca Roja serves brunch on weekends and hosts happy hours Monday through Friday.  They host different events throughout the year.  So, don’t miss the tequila tasting at this Myrtle Beach favorite!

Our Favorite Eats In Myrtle Beach

We moved to the Carolinas in 2006.  Since then it’s a tradition to visit Myrtle Beach at least twice a year.  Of course we love the beach and all the activities.  But, there are so many yummy restaurants, and we spend a lot of time sampling them all!  Here are a few of our trusted faves.

 

  • Biminis Oyster Bar and Seafood Cafe

    Charlie and his best friend, Jeff,  find this place to be paradise at the beach.  Every trip to the beach requires a visit to Biminis.  They lovingly refer to it as “The Office.”  The only work getting done there is throwing back a “Bimini’s Oyster Shooter.”  This is a shot glass filled with beer, an oyster, a pickled jalapeno slice and hot sauce.  It is shaken, slammed on the bar to produce a foam, and then you shoot it.  My best friend Sherry, Jeff’s wife, and I find this activity repulsive.  Our husbands laugh at our disgust.  But, the atmosphere, vibe and bar food at Bimini’s are great.

  • Crooked Hammock Brewery

    The Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing is in my top 3 places to visit at the beach.  The atmosphere is super inviting.  The outdoor seating is scenic, and there’s plenty for kids and adults to do on sunny afternoons.  There’s always  cornhole or a ping pong match taking place.   Tortuga Island is the outside bar with a cool vibe.  The customer service is second to none.  They have a full drink menu of delicious cocktails and beers.  And, the food is incredible.  I highly recommend the “Long Board Nachos” for sharing at the table.  The burgers are amazing, as are the sandwiches, salads and sides.

  • Blueberry's Grill

    Another must visit is Blueberry’s Grill.  They have 2 locations.  One is located in Myrtle Beach, the other is in North Myrtle at Barefoot Landing.  The trick is to get there early, or put your name on the online wait list.  It does fill up fast.  Good news is that while you wait, there’s plenty to see and do at the shops surrounding the restaurant.  The Barefoot Landing location is our usual go to.  It’s large and open with a contemporary feel.  The outdoor seating is scenic and comfy.  Even the outdoor bar seating is fun.  I really enjoy the Spicy Bloody Mary with all the garnishes, including candied bacon.  They serve lunch as well as breakfast.  Lunch items are great, but we are typically there for breakfast.  Blueberry’s has a wonderful assortment of sweet offerings from pancakes to bananas foster french toast.  And they offer lots of healthy options, too.  But, our favorites tend to be the skillets.  I highly recommend the Live and Give with kielbasa, bacon, mushrooms, onions, banana peppers and cheese.  We also love  the Cheezo Rizo skillet with ground chorizo, spinach and cheese.  Whatever you decide, just decide to go there!

  • The Parson's Table

    We recently discovered this charming gem.  The Parson’s Table in Little River is in a building from the 1800’s that once served as the Little River Methodist Church.  As you might imagine, this adds to its charm.  Inside, you’ll find beautiful stained glass windows and a warm, cozy feel with an upscale menu for special occasions.  They offer plenty of local favorites like fried green tomatoes, crab cakes and the Charleston She Crab Soup that I highly recommend.  When we visited, I had the bacon-wrapped filet.  Others at the table chose shrimp and grits, scallops and maple bourbon glazed pork chops.  Parson’s Table has amazing desserts including the one we had…Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.  Along with dessert, we enjoyed after dinner coffee drinks.  Try the Parson’s Nip or the Frosty Nip.  Trust me.

  • The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar

    Every now and then my friend and I need to occupy ourselves while the guys play golf.  If it’s too cold or rainy to go to the beach, we explore other options.  That’s when we stumbled into the North Myrtle Beach location of  The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar.  This place is over the top.  They are located within the 810 Billiards and Bowling, so you can play and eat!  I’ll warn you, no one I know can finish one of these crazy creations.  The menu is extensive, and the shake names are inventive.  Just to give you an example, I ordered something called “How It All Pecan.”  It was a mason jar filled with a scrumptious milkshake and topped with an entire piece of pecan pie!  It was delicious.  Definitely check this place out, and bring a big appetite.

  • Soho Steak and Seafood Sushi Bar

    We can’t leave the beach without a visit to our favorite happy hour spot.  We love to grab some cocktails and sushi at the North Myrtle Beach location of Soho.  The outside bar looks out onto the intercoastal waterway.  The vibe is so relaxing, and the sushi is phenomenal.

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

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