Had the whole fried Red Snapper, Fresh, savory and awesome! Highly recommended! It was not cheap…read morebut the experience was worth the money.

5 stars (for the island -- probably 4.5 anywhere else)…read more Just very solid, affordable seafood. As you walk in, the front is sort of a grocery store -- coolers and frozen food, shelves with salsas and sauces, drink coolers you can grab from, and a fresh fish cooler. So if you want to come in and buy fresh fish, or pick shrimp or fish out of the cooler to have them cook for you, that's the kind of thing they're doing. The seating area is large with big tables, so there was plenty of room even though it was pretty full at lunch. We came in with a family of six and were seated right away. It did start getting busy as we were leaving, with some people waiting for a table, so you probably want to come early. Grilled fish, shrimp & oyster platter, $15.50 -- everything on the plate was good. And I want to highlight the coleslaw -- super good, some of the better coleslaw you're going to have. Crab fingers (pound order), ~$31 -- very good, and probably one of the better ways to eat crab since they're already shelled for you. You're just picking and eating. One note: this is a no-frills place. You're not getting fancy silverware or fine dining -- everything's served on paper plates with plastic utensils and paper napkins. It's just a place you go to eat fresh food and not worry about the rest. In general, nothing our party had was bad. Everything was pretty solid and very affordable. Definitely a place to stop in for lunch and give a try -- bring the whole family, because there's something on the menu for everybody. Would highly recommend, and would return.

Not even a one star! Don't know what was worse - food or…read moreambiance ? Service was ok - these people need to rethink this place completely- is this an afterthought??!

If you find yourself anywhere near South Padre Island, do yourself a favor and order the shrimp…read morescampi at The Grouchy Gringo. It is nothing short of outstanding. The shrimp are perfectly cooked--tender, plump, and buttery--so fresh they practically melt with each bite. The garlic-infused sauce is rich without being heavy, coating the pasta in a silky finish that brings everything together beautifully. But what truly elevates this dish are the tomatoes. They are delightfully sweet, bright, and bursting with flavor, adding a fresh, vibrant contrast to the savory scampi. Every forkful strikes that perfect balance of citrusy zest, garlic warmth, and natural sweetness. The Grouchy Gringo may have a playful name, but there's nothing grouchy about this plate. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down, savor each bite, and already plan your next visit before you've even finished. Absolutely five-star worthy.

Stop by to eat with my family during this road trip…read more Cameron & ceviche was honestly so good!! We order popcorn shrimp, fried fish/shrimp & blackened fish. Food was delicious & filled with flavor! Would definitely come back to eat! #1 spot for us.

This seafood restaurant is established on the right side of the street before you enter the…read morecauseway to the island. It was very busy when we came. We were seated immediately and the server took our orders in a timely manner. We didn't wait long for our food either. This large establishment offers a few outdoor seating overlooking the view of street traffic as people head onto and off the causeway. Might get sunny on a hot summer day! The interior offers plenty of seating as they have two large dining areas. They also have a display of their "fresh catch". Overall, good but not excellent seafood. I did enjoy their ceviche. The mariachi added charisma to the ambiance.

Sea Ranch is a must-visit when in South Padre. Service and…read morefood are both excellent. We don't South Padre without Sea Ranch.

The food was great, and the food runner was awesome. He checked on us several times and was more…read moreattentive than our actual server. Our server, Irvin, unfortunately wasn't very attentive. I totally understand that food runners help out, but we had more interactions with the runner than with our server. We were never asked how everything was, if we needed anything, or if we wanted refills. We're not the type to complain and we're very low-maintenance when we go out to eat. We had a long day and just wanted a light dinner, so it was a little surprising. This was actually the best food we've had at any restaurant we've visited this week, which made it even more disappointing that the service didn't match the quality of the meal.

Jasmine was amazing Food was good. I would come back again…read morefor sure. Definitely try the fish tacos and ceviche

Stopped on the way out of South Padre Island for an early lunch. The restaurant is so fun and full…read moreof photo ops. Great location cute shops nearby. The restaurant had live music. And the soccer game going on. The staff was friendly and attentive. There was quite a wait for our food. But we had appetizers to keep us company while we waited! The portion size was pretty decent. I had the shrimp Poboy, which could've easily fed two people. I like that it was on homemade bread. We will definitely be back to try some libations and more nom noms! Parking might be tricky, so there's that to keep in mind.

Best Fried Shrimp and Seafood Botanas. Everything I've eaten here has been delicious!read more

Nice food and Service, shrimp very nice !!!…read moreAmbiance was great also, i hope i come back in the short time

This place lives up to its reputation! Service = superb…read moreFood quality = excellent Location = outstanding We will be back and recommend anyone visiting South Padre to go here.

This place was recommended but nothing that's made me want to come back…read more. From drinks to food. Next day we went to the Longboard. Which the food and drinks were awesome but the service was less than mediocre.