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    El Potro

    4.3 (40 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Queso Birilla Tacos
    Naidy E.

    Birilla Tacos are amazing , the caldo brings extra meat inside. The ladies are nice and attentive, familyoriented vibes.

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    Antonia M.

    Good food, drinks and service. Beef or chicken enchiladas are excelllent. The complimentary chips were excellent too and fresh. Can't go wrong with this place.

    Birrias sauce
    Angel M.

    THE BIRRIA TACOS ARE AMAZING. So is the charro beans, their breakfast plates, and the service! The vibe hit us wrong the first time, very empty place but omg the food is INCREDIBLE. Now the drinks- eh. And that's the only reason I took a star off. But we were looking for a local Mexican restaurant with birria tacos, and this place blew us away. Southside location, staff is sweet, great prices. The drinks- so they're not flexible on what they offer, you can only order what drinks are displayed on the menu which was a little odd. I wasn't a fan of the margaritas but the food is so dang good I wasn't even interested in a drink lol. This is a hidden gem! CHECK IT OUT!!

    Churros
    Alexis P.

    Called to place an order for churros for pickup. The man on the phone was super nice and it was so easy. The churros were ready within 5 minutes and they tasted wonderful. If you want churros, come here!

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    Kevin A.

    The place is Clean, the staff is nice and well trained. No rattling empty cup wanting a refill and try to flag someone down, they are there to wait on you and make you feel welcomed and it shows. A concept that is becoming lost. The food was delicious and value priced. I had the #2 Diablo burrito with fajita meet and i am ashamed to admit that I ate it all. It is big and too much food for a lightweight eater luckily I'm no lightweight. For food that is delicious and done right with a waitress staff that waits on you, you must come here. I will be back soon

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    3 months ago

    This place sucks. they charges a kids quesadillas plate as large plate. It was just fries

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    5 months ago

    Food is Mid, menudo is not good at all. Usually mess up drive through order. Dinning in is great service.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious food! The salsa, homemade tortilla chips, the tamales- 100% will be back! Thanks so much!

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    10 months ago

    Excellent service, crispy beef tacos were excellent. Beef fajita quesadilla was outstanding.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent Mexican food in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Very pleasant staff. Clean and well-maintained.

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    2 years ago

    Great service, always on point. Food is always very well prepared. Sraff always ready to help and offer honest suggestions.

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    4 years ago

    Had the caldo de rez last night it was full of meat. Carrots, cabbage and papa were cooled just right. Will have again

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    4 years ago

    Short staffed, but very nice waitress. I had the enchiladas with a sauce on them, delicious. Didn't care for the beef enchiladas

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    4 years ago

    Love this place. Excellent service. Great food especially the barbacoa. Highly recommend.

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    7 years ago

    The food and service is great but the drive thru sucks. 1 or 2 cars and it always takes 30 plus mins. Horrible!!!

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    C21 Grub & Social

    C21 Grub & Social

    4.0
    (1 review)
    2.1 mi

    It was tough to decide whether to four or five stars. I've only been here once, so I'll start with…read morefour and perhaps after a few more visits it'll become clearer. It is an intimate space, rectangular, with about 10 or so small tables and room for about 10 at the bar. Along with the laid back crowd, allowing you to hear the people you're drinking with, this place won me over big on its vibe. But we don't visit bars just for the vibe and the company, we go for some drinks. They have a small list of signature cocktails, but of course, you can ask for what you want. I got the Blueberry Pomegranate Martini. The liqueur in it was really smooth and tasty. For its simplicity it was also adorned with actual blueberries. Sounds good so far, so why the lack of the fifth star? The service was very friendly and professional but drinks were churning out slow, despite the numerous bartenders at the moment. After a few drinks we were attended by a different bartender. Johnny personally introduced himself prior to grabbing our order. He made it a point to provide attentive service and recommend drinks. He was very knowledgeable and familiar with the menu. Great guy! Overall, intimate cozy space, striving for a classy look, great tasting drinks, best for couples, and average priced drinks. I am looking forward to going back, but might go on a weekend. I could see this being a go-to spot for people who live nearby and like higher end cocktails.

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    Nueces Whiskey Library

    4.6
    (26 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    If you're in Corpus Christi and even remotely appreciate great food, exceptional whiskey, or a…read morewell-executed vibe, Nueces Whiskey Library is an absolute must. This place is the coolest whiskey bar meets fine dining--and it nails both sides perfectly. I travel to Corpus for work and customer visits, but this is one of those rare spots where I'd come back just for the restaurant. The whiskey selection is outstanding--deep, thoughtful, and clearly curated by people who actually know and love whiskey. Whether you're a bourbon guy, a Scotch drinker, or just want to explore something new, the staff knows their stuff and makes great recommendations without any pretension. The food is where it really separates itself. This isn't bar food pretending to be upscale--this is legit, well-executed, chef-driven cuisine that easily competes with big-city dining. Every dish feels intentional, balanced, and elevated. It's the kind of place where you slow down, enjoy the experience, and immediately start planning what you're ordering next time. Atmosphere-wise, it's spot on: moody, polished, and cool without trying too hard. Perfect for entertaining customers, a business dinner, or just treating yourself after a long day. Corpus Christi is lucky to have this place. Nueces Whiskey Library sets the bar high--and then pours you something great while doing it.

    My partner loves whiskey so when I saw this place while planning for our trip to Corpus Christi, I…read moreknew we had to check it out. We arrived after having had dinner and despite it being busy (it was a Friday night), we were seated quickly. Its got an old-timey vibe which is enhanced by the decor they use and the fact they were playing a black and white film on the projector. The bar area itself is gorgeous and displays what looks like hundreds of bottles of whiskey. We tried their sazarac and the Anastasia Grey. While I love anything earl grey, I wasnt the biggest fan of the charcoal element but thats a personal preference. It was rather busy so it took some time to get a hold of our server but understandable considering he also had other tables to focus on!

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    El Potro - mexican - Updated August 2026

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