Ok. Checked in here during visit to SPI. There 2 pics but we got 4 different meals. Everything we ate was awesome! Beef and chicken enchiladas with verde and rojas, and Tacos were amazing. This is not a big place. It's kinda dicey looking on the outside and inside but the service was awesome as well. Do yourself a favor. Eat here and enjoy life!! Update alert : we bought a dozen tamales home with us yesterday and they are bomb AF. U don't want to miss these. They are awesome! TY! YUM! read more

Into the Blue Restaurant - Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Port Isabel, Texas

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We visited the new Los Fresnos locations in search of a new restaurant. It was early on a Friday evening so there weren't too many people there, so that's good because we didn't have to wait to long for our orders. The ambiance and vibe inside was relaxing and comforting. It's not a big place, it only has a few tables. We ordered iced tea to drink and got some chips and salsa as appetizers. The salsa tasted homemade and not too spicy, which is good. As main entrees, I ordered the quesadillas. The menu has them as either shrimp or chicken quesadillas, but the owner was gracious enough to make them just with cheese, since I don't eat meat. They came with a side of salad and rice. My husband got the fried shrimp and it came with fries and coleslaw. Both dishes tasted fresh and tasty. It is advertised as a seafood restaurant, but their breakfast menu is more extensive, so we might come back to try their breakfast items. Everything we ordered was good, I'm glad we gave this new restaurant a try. The original location was in Port Isabel and have since moved to Los Fresnos. I'm glad they did. We will certainly be back again and recommend it to friends and family. read more

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Family owned and award winning food! Simple decor but such a friendly atmosphere - like being at the owners home! All you can eat selections of shrimp and fish allow you to taste the chefs (owner) balanced and fresh flavors! Do yourself a favor and stop by! Say hello and stand by to be treated to great food, at good prices, and of course - right at home! read more

Had been there before, food was good. Went there recently food was bad. It was very disappointing. Fried fish taste like dirt I actually DID speak with someone on the way out THANK YOU! Dirt taste like bottom feeding fish not the fish ADVERTISED you were selling when I ordered the dish. FALSE ADVERTISING! I didn't reach out to yelp, YELP sent ME an email, I just told about MY PERSONAL experience. If you do not like the review DO BETTER! read more

We're tourists from San Antonio and had just driven into Port Isabel. Saw the positive reviews and decided to try since they have a variety of choices. The restaurant was clean and the staff was attentive. The price point was also good as we get into SPI and the prices go up! The food was excellent. My sons LOVED their food; the birria tacos and seafood enchiladas. The sauce on the enchiladas was really good and the birria tacos and broth were amazing. My husband and I had the fish and shrimp which was also very good. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Service was great. The hush puppies were spot on 10 out of 10, who knew they'd be good with cinnamon sweet butter!?? The seafood enchiladas were good 7 out of 10. Enchiladas verde was an 8 out of 10. read more

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Delicious food, wonderful service and a cozy and welcoming ambiance He was laid back and welcoming. We're there for their anniversary party and will be going again this year. read more

Took my parents in tonight for dinner. The experience was phenomenal again. I didn't take any photos tonight but that's okay. Everything was fantastic. I had the Enchiladas Verde. Which are chicken enchiladas with a green sauce. They are not spicy, but are delicious. I'm most impressed with the fact the chicken was juicy and had loads of flavor. Seriously this chicken was noteworthy. It's not common to find moist, delicious shredded chicken. The rice and beans are good, especially if you mix them together as God intended. I may have helped my dad with his Mexican plate. It was as I remembered it (delicious). This place makes my mouth happy. They have a few parking spots in the rear, don't forget them. My mom had honey-chipotle shrimp tacos. They looked amazing and she didn't offer to share so they must have been as tasty as they looked. I think into the blue might be the next hidden gem of Port Isabel. If you haven't tried it, you should. read more

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Small place but a very great one nonetheless. I am a very picky eater and this place got to satisfy my taste buds so well. They have a pretty extensive menu. I love it when restaurants have the complimentary tostadas with salsa. My picky self was a little not too happy with the watery salsa but the taste was great, I'd just recommend it to be less watery. The chairs are super comfy, the kind to not leave a mark on your legs ladies, which is important to eat at your own pace & not make you feel rushed. I saw some tables have this cloth-like sheet on the table which I really came to appreciate given the fact that the drinks get very sweaty & tables tend to get sticky and all, so this made it enjoyable to have my arms on the table. Very clean restroom too (two stalls only). I got the Shrimp with cream cheese, a tiny jalapeño slice inside, and wrapped with bacon (8). This plate comes with 2 sides to which I chose fries and rice. My picky self absolutely loved the dish. I like my fries fresh and crispy but not burnt and that's exactly how they were! Rice was so good too, super yummy. And the bacon wrapped shrimp were exquisite. My fountain drink was a fanta orange and lemme tell you, it tasted great. Not all fountain drinks taste well, this one surely did. The waitress was very attentive and friendly (she wore her mask). She'd come often to attend us despite having multiple tables to attend. I would recommend this place, it gave me a good first impression. I'd give this place 5 stars but I'd have to come again and see if the quality of food & customer service is as good as today and it wasn't just luck. Sorry for the bad quality pic, I was so hungry! read more

Into the Blue Restaurant - Shrimp with cream cheese a tiny slice of jalapeño and wrapped with bacon. Served with two sides of your own choice; I chose rice & fries. - Seafood Near Me - Port Isabel, Texas

Full disclosure - I am NOT affiliated in any way with this restaurant or the owners. Today was the very first time I entered this establishment. But let me assure you, it won't be the last. Heck - my wife and I may return tomorrow. Yes - we LOVED this restaurant. Why? Several reasons. First the owner (Hector) and his wife are the chefs. And everything is FRESH. Nothing out of a Sysco Foodservice Bag. The spectacular salsa - both the red and the green - is made FRESH every day. He sat it down in front of us - with two types of FRESH tostado chips - yellow corn and white corn. Who does that - two different chips for you to try? We devoured them both but the yellow chips were our favorite. And the green salsa was crafted with layer upon layer of flavor. Now on to the entrees. I had the $13.99 all you can eat shrimp. I tried three versions - the chipotle version, the blackened version and the "Hector's Shrimp Cookoff Special" that's not on the menu. All were outstanding, but the secret spiced shrimp that Hector brought out were over the top TERRIFIC. He wouldn't tell us what it contained, but it was a complex melange of flavors that is truly unique. I have eaten grilled shrimp literally all over the world, and this may be the BEST grilled shrimp I have ever eaten when served "Hector Style". If you like shrimp, then you'll be doing yourself a real favor to ask Hector for his off the menu special. My wife tasted the sauce and told me she was tempted to lick the plate. Yes - it really is THAT good. Are you looking for a family run restaurant that has not been discovered (yet)? Are you looking for FRESH and unique dishes? Are you looking for something new that has not been overrun with long lines? Then this is your place. Fresh, authentic, unique and pretty darn impressive and inexpensive. Most HIGHLY recommended! read more

Into the Blue Restaurant - Fresh chipotle gulf shrimp with charro bean soup and handmade onion rings - part of the $13.99 all you can eat shrimp special - Seafood Near Me - Port Isabel, Texas

Food here was excellent! Not a single bad bite and we got a little bit of everything. I don't usually say that tea is good in a place but it was so good. I would recommend this to anyone. It's a golden place that deserves to packed full all day every day. Make sure to order the churros they are amazing!! Go here for good food! read more

Into the Blue Restaurant - Fried fish and shrimp ceviche and shrimp taco is the the bomb! - Seafood Near Me - Port Isabel, Texas

Horrrrriiiibbbllleeee!!!! I stopped at this place to try the all you can eat fish and shrimp and was extremely disappointed. No season on the food, it took sooooo long to get the food and it was really poor quality. We told the manager but nothing. This is a place for people who had a little to much to drink and don't care what they eat. I say avoid at all cost... read more

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A local hidden gem this place is for sure. What the place lacks in ambiance is made in spades with fabulous food. The shrimp and fish are perfectly prepared and reasonably priced. Great value. If good tasting food and service are imperatives, this IS the place! I'm looking forward to returning! read more

Into the Blue Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Port Isabel, Texas

Had take out for a large group. Everything was super! Thanks for taking care of us!! The food was exact as ordered.

I had the chipotle shrimp and fish plate and it was the best fish and shrimp anywhere near here in a 500 mile radius. The hush puppies were homemade and great!!! The chipotle sauce is to die foe on the fish and shrimp. My wide had the mexican platter and got it with the rice and charro beans. I may have taken them from her as they were the best beans i have ever had. Will definitely be back tomorrow to try the breakfast. The owner, Hector is awesome and very friendly. You will miss out if you come to the area and not try this place! Signed, Your new friends from Arkansas read more

Typical Port Isabel spot on the outside but inside is spotless. Had shrimp tacos and chalupas the shrimp were cooked to perfection both dinners came with rice the tacos came with churro beans, the beans were the best I've had in years! Ask for a dbl helping. The menu had just about everything you could want. The fresh salsa, two different types, a red and a spicey green were both very good. They make fresh pastries also, my husband had to get one of each and they were warm out of the oven, they made it home but barely. My biggest pet peeve about most of the restaurants in the area is most are not very clean, I can't imagine what the kitchen looks like. If they can't keep the front of the house or bathrooms clean I don't want to think about the kitchen. We will be going back soon to try out more on the menu and for the pastries read more

The food here is so delicious. All you can eat fish and shrimp was so worth it. Hector the chef was most attentive, helpful, and accommodating to myself when I couldn't handle spicy dishes. The flan was SO good as well! And don't forget to try the hush puppies and shrimp ceviche! read more

Into the Blue Restaurant - Shrimp ceviche and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Port Isabel, Texas

Stopped for breakfast, the food was amazing and the service was even better. Highly recommend.

The food was absolutely delicious. Shrimp tacos were great, ceviche was great, and the fish was great. The service was very good and everything was made to order. I highly recommend this place. The ambiance was very clean. Overall this has been one of the better meals on my trip! read more

Food was excellent. Got the all you can eat shrimp. Absolutely delicious. However the shrimp portions were very small. When you ordered more, you waited 5-10 minutes and were served 4 more medium size shrimp. Bottom line is great food but portions too small. This would be a 5 star rating except for the portions. read more

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We heard about this place and had to try it. Its a family owned and operated resturant with dine in and take out service. The menu ranges from seafood to authentic mexican food. Both of our dinners were fantastic. The shrimp trio is a create your own trio of either fried, blackened, grilled, or garlic with choice of sides. Faijitas were fork tender and delicious served with rice, beans, guac, and homemade tortilla. read more

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Wow This place is super clean!! We thought they not open or remodeling.... it is THAT clean. Nice menu with all varieties! Definitely will recommend read more

This place is over the top, amazing. The food, the service, everything is fantastic! You absolutely must have the Chipotle Fish and Shrimp. Hector is a talented chef with a flair for coastal cuisine. I can't leave a picture because I cleaned my plate too quickly. read more

Everything was delicious and so fresh! Hector and his staff are very nice and welcoming. The hush puppies are addictive. We will be back

Five star place to eat. Mexican food, burgers, seafood, and breakfast. The owner is the best, and I wish to visit soon. The chipotle and fish are the number one thing on my list. read more

The best thing about Into the Blue is that Joe's Oyster Bar is just down the street. We took recommendations from the locals, who must not like tourists. We were very disappointed and would definitely not recommend this to anyone visiting Port Isabel. Flavorless, cold, possibly frozen food and a very odd smell. read more

We've been looking for a good new breakfast spot in the area since Manuel's closed...this may be it. My wife had the Eggs Mexicano, I had migas. Both were good. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant itself was clean, & comfortably lit. So why only 4 stars? It was really good...but not Amazingly great. We will try again next year and see what happens. read more

The service was good. The food was plain and disappointing. We had shrimp in a taco with bland white sauce and the chicken fried chicken special was not special, bland and stringy. They charge extra for lemons for your ice tea. read more

This place was awesome! We had breakfast here twice during our stay and loved it! Their refried beans are delicious! The best I've ever had and I'm a life long Texan! read more

This place is a great value! If you aren't worried about decor, but would like a sit-down meal that is served to you in a clean establishment, this is the place. Just over the bridge from SPI, Into the Blue serves good food at a good price. The staff was very friendly, and portion size was on point. We will definitely return! read more

It's hard to find good breakfast places sometimes, but Into the Blue was absolutely amazing! Best quality and quantity all in one. Our waitress was very friendly and provided excellent service even with our family group size of 16. They had music in the background creating a perfect atmosphere. Food was FANTASTIC!!! read more

Before reading, I would like to point out that this review is coming from nothing but positivity that I experienced here. I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! This was the first time we ever tried this place and I can guarantee that I will be coming back for more! I got a burger with fries and onion rings and my boyfriend got the skillet fajita and everything was so delicious! From the looks of it, it is a family owned restaurant so I applaud them for the great service and wonderful establishment! I would 100% recommend this place to eat; you would not regret it! read more

The service was friendly, attentive and responsive. The coconut shrimp and the chicken enchiladas were so delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here.Two thumbs way up! read more

Excellent! Fresh for sure. Husband had the all you can eat blackened fish ($9.00) and I had shrimp fajitas. Excellent all around. Very casual, walked in after being on the beach and was comfortable. Owner is friendly and welcoming. Ample parking in the back so don't let the small lot out front keep you from going inside. read more

First time at Into the Blue. Very good food with great personal service from owner Hector. Very good value. Next time I will be sure to bring the wine!!' read more

This is the 2nd time we have eaten at Into the Blue. Both times were outstanding with great food and great service. The hamburgers are among the best I have ever had. The soup, appetizers, fish and shrimp are perfectly prepared. The salsa served with chips...perfection! I would highly recommend this restaurant over and above any of the places in Port Isabel. Give this local business your support. You won't be disappointed! read more

The food was very good. The menu could stand to be trimmed down a bit. It was hard to decide among the many innovative choices. Everything was very fresh and cooked correctly. The chipotle was kinda fiery, but that's OK, because the heat went away kinda quick. The location is hidden. But then that's what make it a treasure when you do find it. The owner came out and chatted for a bit. Very pleasant chap. read more

Bbbbbooooiiiii, this ones a keeper!!!! Fresh hot food, fresh from the sea, and great service. Five stars all the way in my book!!! food was fantastic, breaded and cooked perfectly, could taste how fresh it was and the pricing is really good, especially for they're all you can eat!! gotta try the garlic shrimp, it's bomb asf!!! Totally want to go again before we leave this beautiful paradise P.S. the calamari is bomb asf too can taste how fresh it is and the sauce it comes with is like a Smokey chipotle, REALLY good stuff man!!! read more

This was an awesome little restaurant located in Port Isabel just before the causeway. The offer all you can eat shrimp and fish in several cooked ways. Their shrimp cocktail was great as well. Everything is made fresh and to order. We were recommended to try a bananas foster and were not disappointed in that either. Overall, this is a great little place to try when in the SPI area. We were greeted by the owner to ensure we had a pleasurable experience. Will eat there again. read more

Just happened to stop here on our way to the island and it was so good! The food was fresh and so tasty! The kids enjoyed their Mexican food and we enjoyed our fish and shrimp tacos. A great way to kick off our vacation! Glad we found it! read more