Stopped by on the way out for a few breakfast tacos and I will say, these were pretty tasty. I ordered myself a bean and cheese with bacon, my husband had a potato egg and cheese. The tortillas were fluffy and soft, the beans were delicious and the bacon was so thick and with the perfect cook to them. Not too crispy but just enough. The only downfall were the potatoes in the potato egg and cheese. They seemed way over cooked, too mushy.' Service through the drive thru was quick and friendly. Will definitely stop by again when we visit the area. read more

Grabbed food to go but while stopping in everything smelt delicious! The staff were super friendly and the food when walking out the door was hot and fresh! Got a single plate of fajitas for me and the kiddos and it was tasty and more than enough! read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food for a breakfast. Very very reasonable and staff great service and owner greets you too! . The coffee hot and the OJ juice was plentiful in large mason jar mugs. Eggs cooked perfectly. I had side of barbacoa too instead of bacon. This is where LOCALS, even motorcycle LEO. My wife and kids went twice during our stay. Came with tortillas corn or flower and home made rancho sauce on side at our request but 2nd time had the sauce poured over the eggs for delicious heivo rancheros read more

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Stop in for breakfast 2/12 and we're glad we did! Ordered 2 types of breakfast burritos and they were excellent. Very clean restaurant! Service was great! Highly recommend! read more

Finding very good restaurants when one walks in without checking out the reviews is not usual specially when the place is nearly vacant. We went into La Isla after playing mini golf next door at Treasure island and took a chance and got lucky. The service at this place is great. It feels like a family business where everybody involved is family but I might be wrong. The food was great though. Ambiance could be better but if I one out of 3 was to be missing I would take ambience in a heartbeat. We got the chipotle chicken, Pollo Monterey and a custom dish that was pure Vegetarian and all of them were delicious. The hibiscus drink was quite flavorful too and the kid loved it. the missing one star is for the ambience, We would definitely recommend. read more

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Not sure where to go for our Eats, just driving and checking out places we see. I spotted a Mexican Restaurant called "La Isla Mexican Restaurant" that looks inviting and they are open. Walked in and the first thing that caught my eye was their Cool Bar - this is a nice Mom&Pop Place - the do it right. Located a table for us and Marie, our Server, came over, spoke to us what they are about, their Specials, etc.... Joe & I decided to have a Bloody Mary since it's not early-early morning and Bloody Mary's are essentially Veggies, and Veggies are good for you. Great way to start a day. Looking over the Menu trying to decide what to have is a tough choice because everything looks delicious - and they have pictures to help you decide. My Wife is having their "Cheese Omelet" with Skillet Potatoes & Refried Beans. Joe is going with the same, "Cheese Omelet" with Skillet Potatoes & Refried Beans but also ordered Sliced Avocados on the side. I am having their "Machacado & Eggs"; with Skillet Potatoes & Refried Beans. Those Bloody Mary's arrived and they are looking good. First sip told me that this is something special - it has that Peppery Bite Back that Bloody Mary's are known for. Soon our food arrived and it all ooks really good. My Wife and Joe really liked their Cheese Omelet. Those Skillet Potatoes are really good and the Refried Beans are the Best - period. My Machadaco & Eggs had lots of flavor throughout and was very tasty. All the food on the Menu looked Awesomelylicious and we really enjoyed what we just had, we were thinkng of coming back for Dinner. They have Specials for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and Happy Hour Margaritas for only $2.25 - and All Day Mondays for the same price. "--- AND AGAIN" - And we did just that. We returned for our Dinner and ordered the Happy Hour Frozen Margaritas to start. Dany is our Server and we looked over the Menu trying to decide what to get - besides those Frozen Margaritas. My Wife decided on the "Tampiuena"; T-Bone Steak & Cheese Enchilada with Refried Beans, Rice & Guacamole. Joe is having the "Beef Fajitas & Shrimp"; Seasoned Beef Fajitas with Onions, Bell Peppers, Refried Beans, Rice & Guacamole. I am having the "Parrilladas"; Beef & Chicken Fajitas, Smoked Sausage & Shrimp served wtih Charro Beans & Rice. Orders are in and our Margaritas have arrived. These are really a nice size for only $2.25ea - and are Very Limey-Flavorful. While we enjoyed these Margaritas we ate some of the Best Chips & Salsa Ever. These Chips have a Real Corn Crunch to them and are Absolutely the Tastiest Chips I have had. Soon our food arrived and Joes and Mine are served on a Hot Skillet, Nancy's is on a plate - there is a lot of food for everyone. Flour Tortillas are also provided, fresh and hot. My Wife really liked here T-Bone Steak and ate all of it (I normally get a bite, but not this time). Joe said his Beef Fajitas were really good as were the Shrimp. My Parrilladas looks like someones Smorgasboard - lots of Meats on this skillet and it's all steaming hot. The Beef Fajitas are seasoned Just-Right and mighty tasty. Love the Thin Cut of the Chicken and the Flavor is Chickenliciousness. The Smoked Sausage is Perfectly Flavorful and the Grilled Shrimp is Shrimplylicious. The Onions & Bell Peppers add flavoring to all the Meats making it one great combination. These are also some of the Best Charro Beans anywhere and the Rice is Soft & Flavorful with the Guac being Fresh & Tasty. We also ate all the Chips and Dany brought us out more. They also provide you with extra Sauces for you to enjoy, the Red is Flavorful, the Green is HOTTT and the Dark is Really HOTTT stuff - but all very flavorful - with a Little Burn - and sometimes a Lot Burn. Dany also earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award. La Isla Mexcian Restaurant is the Find of the Year. You MUST dine here when in North Padre Island. It's actually the Best Place we were at. Not only for the Delicious Food but their prices are Very Low considering the location. Check'em out on Facebook - La Isla Mexican Restaurant - read more

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Food had nice flavor but order was incorrect. Ordered beef fajitas and received chicken fajitas instead. The chicken was dry. Aside to make sure you check the ur order before you leave. read more

The reason for my two star review is because the waitstaff were extremely rude. The food on the other hand was good and serving sizes were great. We could have fed a family of four with just two plates. With that being said, my friend brought her toddler with us and her toddler bumped her drink into the table by accident. My friend quickly cleaned up the mess, but the waitress seemed annoyed and took her drink and walked away never coming back to bring us another drink. She then just stood around with the other waitresses gossiping while we waited and never came back to check on us. Another waitress ended up bringing out our food. I will not be coming back here again. read more

La Isla Mexican Restaurant - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

The food was fresh and delicious. The service is quick and efficient! Place is big enough and restrooms are okay. The pricing is definitely great enough for what the food brings happiness to your tummies! I bought chips and salsa ( before 11am) chips and salsa are my favorite from any Mexican restaurant so it's a must have always and this place salsa was AMAZING! I orders tacos in which barbacoa was GREAT NOT greasy! The chorizo was perfect as well! The tortillas were fresh and homemade. Every time I'm in port AYE I'll definitely be coming here for breakfast! read more

La Isla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

My family got the Texas plate, Pollo Ranchero plate and bean and cheese tacos everything was well portioned and delicious I really enjoyed the handmade corn tortillas. Service was good. The ambience was quiet, not a lot of customers. Would definitely return and recommend read more

The staff was so welcoming and hospitable! The food was quickly prepared and delivered hot and fresh. Their salsa and chips hit the spot. I got the guisada plate. It was the best guisada I have ever had in a restaurant. My husband got the smothered burrito with fajita chicken. He was well pleased. Definitely a win in our books! read more

The fajitas are good and the pancakes were great. The service was quick and nice. Food came out quickly

You have to try the queso and chips! La Isla is just my favorite little restaurant on the island! Don't get me wrong -- I love Doc's... but you just can't do that every night. Mexican food at these prices you can! The service is personable, friendly and fast. You can tell after visiting just once that this is a family run establishment that is managed with love and pride. Great place for families, take-out or even date night! read more

The food is always tasty, the chips are fresh and the salsa is very good. I have always had good, friendly servers and I like the medium loud atmosphere. Plus, we don't have to go into Corpus! read more

Great food and great service! I don't have time to do 85 characters! That's not fair to the business! read more

The food was okay. Rice and beans could've been better. They're definitely slightly overpriced. Friendly quick service. Haven't tried the drive through. Kind quiet inside read more

La Isla Mexican Restaurant - Outside the front door - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Great service & food!! Everyone is so kind. We came here for breakfast the whole weekend we stayed! The chilaquiles were the best I've ever had! read more

Great home style Tex Mex restaurant. My chorizo and egg plate was filling and delicious. My wife had three tacos, and could barely finish 1 and a half. Homemade tortillas were amazing. And, most importantly, the barbacoa was clean! read more

If you like authentic breakfast tacos these are it!! Drive through was fast and they were so kind!!

Service was great and there is a nice assortment of breakfast tacos, burritos and plates. Including dried beef, spam and others

Excellent Tex mex. Consistent and cheapest food on the island probably while still being delicious. Great coffee, fast service, and free papers to read with your coffee or beer. read more

Ordered bean and cheese taco. Received a cheese taco with a splash of bean. 0/10. V pissed. read more

La Isla Mexican Restaurant - Do better:( - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

One of the best Mexican food restaurants! The food was delicious, fresh tortillas, amazing coffee and fresh orange juice. The staff was very friendly and attentive answering any questions you might have. Just a great atmosphere overall. A++ read more

waitresses was rude to begin with. guy there was nice super expensive, food wasn't that great either. read more

Pretty good food and reasonable prices. Got a Moletaja? I think that's what it was called. It was very good. Service was a little slow but they were busy. I was happy with my lunch and would recommend. read more

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Walking in you seat your self. Either at a table or booth. A waiter will bring you a menu, utensils and chips. Service was quick and the server was super nice. The plates are a good price and you get a great amount food. The food was delicious for it being at the coast! read more

We stopped into town for the beach this weekend and looked for a place for breakfast. The food was okay, a solid 7/10. But our server was Mary and she was pretty rude from the get go. She rushed us the whole time and seemed annoyed by us just being there. She dropped off the check with our food and never came back. We looked around and she was checking on other tables with a smile and offered salsas which was not offered to us. We will not be coming back or recommending. read more

Fantastic service. We received chips and spicy salsa within 2 minutes of sitting down. Then we were served beverages and our order taken within 5 minutes. I chose carne asada taquitos...like tiny street tacos. Each of the 5 had 1/2 cup of meat. So good! My husband ordered combo Mexican plate and said it was great. Flour tortillas were homemade. Yum!! We were early, and it halfway filled up for dinner by the time we left at 6 and still coming. Returning for breakfast tomorrow! read more

La Isla Mexican Restaurant - Taquitos carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

BEST TexMex we have Ever eaten! Fresh, original recipes and Large portions fairly priced. Most Friendly service on Padre Island! Place was Packed and our service was Fast & Cheerful! A Definite Must Visit! read more

I ordered the burrito plate with pastor meat and rice and beans and it was so good ! But service wasn't that great wait staff was rushing us to order and had a little bit of an attitude . Great food but not so great service. read more

La Isla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

A little rushed on time so we grabbed some fajita tacos with lettuce and tomato along with their Pico de Gallo at the drive through window. Very prompt and very good. Delicious flour tortillas. read more

Fantastic little Mexican restaurant on the island. Large variety of food to choose from. Friendly staff. Food was fast and tasted great. Very affordable as well. read more

We came here because it had good ratings on maps but I couldn't disagree more because it was not good in many aspects. From the moment I walked in no sign and one to say whether to seat myself or if I needed to wait for a table. I had to go up to someone and ask. The salsa bowl looked crusty and old like if had been sitting out forever (No it wasn't cold like if was sitting in a fridge). My husband drank all his water and noticed his glass was filthy dirty on the inside. He told the waitress and she said she didn't know if it was the "ice" or not. My kids said the beans tasted funny. I thought they were just being picky but they were indeed watery and tasted gross! The chicken fajitas I had were tasteless with very little a sprinkle of chili powder to make them slightly red. The rice was no better it was dry. I didn't bother with the tortillas as everything else was subpar. Owner needs to definitely have a talk with the staff. read more

The food was awesome! Tortilla soup was great! Ranchero steak plate was tender and very tasty! Asada Quesadillas yum! Everything was hot when served and delicious! Amazing hot sauce too!!!! read more

Doesn't look like much. And after many many Mexican tries in corpus I've been disappointed. This is THE BOMB for traditional Mexican food. You have to try! We relocated from SA and have been disappointed. This made it up. Excellent. And GRUB HUB delivers. Will be a goto at least 2-3 times a week for us! read more

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Well Folks ! This is the WORST Mexican Restaurant we had ever been to . My Daughter and Son n law taken me here for breakfast as we are on vacation In Corpus Christi for the Father's Day weekend . The vibe here is off,meaning if you are not a Local , you will not get served here as the servers are attending to the ones who eats here a lot . The food is dry , No Taste , and greasy chicken . We told the server our Grandkids pancakes were burnt and she looked at us crazy and acted stupid , so my wife told her in Spanish and still she looked at us crazy . The food took for ever as not very busy in the morning time period , if I could give this a 0 star I would . Coffee refills are a JOKE as we had to countless ask for refills and refills on our water as well . If you like bland to no taste food , service that does not see you as you seat your self , slow food orders , language barrier both English and Spanish , asking for stuff constantly , waitress have an Attitude, Then this place is for you ! You have been warned of the Food And Service ... Signed , Disappointed customer..... read more

I have to increase my rating to reflect my most recent visits to La Isla. The breakfast burritos are great, and the chicken fajita tacos are delicious. I get the chips and queso to go, and it's always creamy with a slight spice. I don't know if the chips are homemade fresh, but they are fine. I still won't order a Margarita, but I'm enjoying the food. The staff is always attentive and kind. read more

Honestly I loved the spicy queso and salsa the most here. My wife wouldn't necessarily agree to the spicy kick l but it was good. We both thought food was passable, service was alright. They inside definitely needed some improvements. But if you're looking for some alright Mexican food you wouldn't fail for going here. But we are sure there were better places too. read more

Read a few reviews but decided to give a try myself. Wow! The chips are amazing and salsa was very tasty. I ordered a small queso, white...Amazing!! We ended up ordering the cheese enchiladas plate and ground beef burrito, it did not disappoint. The food came out hot, literally, you can see the smoke coming out of the food. They also offered a spicier green and red sauce, so delish. The building may give you second thoughts because it's not big and boogie but the prices, great service and food is worth it. Will definitely be back!! read more

Queso and guacamole are awesome. Chili relleno and enchiladas were great. Best authentic Tex Mex on NPI and reasonable prices.