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    La Isla Restaurant

    3.9 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    This place took over the old Pantego Bay location a few months back and I finally tried it out. I had been dubious because in these parts a new place advertising it is TexMex is usually packed; never a crowd here. Now they primarily represent them selves as a seafood place. It is obvious they are either indifferent or undercapitalized. It is unfortunate they opened just as Covid hit. But this has always been a weird choppy building; the covered patio should be a big draw if they would hype it. But it looks like they just cleaned the place a bit; the bar is really small and claustrophobic and they should update that old epoxy bar. They have spent little outside with the sailboat still parked in front, the pantego bay awning in place with a piece of ripped paper partially covering the old logo. Just take it down! I went in as it appeared there were a nice size crowd. I guess all the employees are parking up front as there were only three tables occupied. They have three primary focuses: Maria is (seafood cocktails, seafood dishes, and TexMex. I ordered a small shrimp cocktail, and a grande Tex mex platter of a crispy beef taco, a soft cheese taco, and swapped the beef enchiladas for cheese. Rice and beans. The chips were average and salsa basically seemed to be a mild Sysco type. At least doctor it up with a couple fresh jalapeños and cilantro. Hmmm. The sweet tea was ok. The shrimp cocktail arrived. The server had not been able to tell me if the shrimp were large or small, fresh or frozen. The shrimp were smallish, at least they were deveined, and were fine. The sauce was sweet and needed lemon, some onion and chilies, and cilantro. Had zero heat which was to be provided by the bottle of Valentina hot sauce that came to the table with the saucer of saltines. Looking at it the bottle top was fouled with caked old sauce. Can you not clean the bottle before bringing to my table? Indifference from management. Wtf? This is how you're serving you're signature dishes? Every restaurant near you is packed, look in the mirror and figure it out. Here came the platter. The crispy Taco on a separate plate. This was the best item served. Too much emphasis these days on "street tacos" but few things can satisfy on a great crispy taco. The ground beef was plentiful and seasoned, the scoop of guac well done and fresh,-and the crisp lettuce, cheese, and tomato practically a salad. If the salsa had been better it would have been perfect. The cheese enchiladas are a bit different. They need onions. Instead of a chili gravy this was more a meat sauce,like most things here it needs more seasoning. The cheese taco was not typical, it was a cheese enchilada with grated cheese on it rather than queso. The rice was fine, the refried beans scorched. The platter was super hot, something not seen much these days.

    Shrimp fajitas, with double beans instead of an order of rice.

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    3 years ago

    Quest flameado is the best. My wife thinks their ceviche is the best. I don't understand why they are not busier everyday.

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    4 years ago

    Terrible service, terrible food, dirty location, don't waste your time or money there

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    Moved to Arlington in the last year, and I'm so grateful family members told me this restaurant was…read morehere! They're always so clean, the music isn't too loud and the whole place smells delicious. I was able to order 6lbs of Pollo and 8lbs Bistek on a Thursday after 5pm, for a party on Saturday 1pm. It's so worth the time and it came out very savory and fresh. This place is amazing for takeout or dine in; just be aware that they're rightfully busy! Please have patience with the staff, they're so kind and helpful all the time.

    Found this place on yelp. They had high reviews so I decided to give it a try. Everything was okay…read more Nothing really stood out. The salsa was tasty and spicy. The tacos weren't overly greasy. I got the 5 taco plate with beans and rice it was 15.99 but with tax and tip it came closer to $20 (no drink included). The two meats I got were barbacoa and bistec. The texture of the bistec was chopped very finely (I'm use to bigger pieces). Both meats were soft and "juicy" (I felt like they were watery) they didn't hold much flavor. The tortillas were fairly good. The space is really big and clean, the employees were very nice. I wish I would've liked the tacos more but they just weren't for me! However, they might be for you, so I would still stop by and give them a try! Maybe you will have better luck or pick a better item on the menu! They did have a lot to choose from.

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    This has always been our go to place when we want Tex-Mex without going to a chain restaurant. The…read moreservice is always great from being acknowledged when entering to making sure you get everything you want. Our niece can to visit for a day and she agreed to join us to eat even though she says where she lives there is tons of Mexican restaurants. She was so impressed with the food, saying it the best Tex-Mex she's had. The place is fairly small with a separate bar area so the atmosphere is very easy to relax and talk while eating plus visit. Check this lace out, guaranteed you won't be disappointed!

    This Mexican hole in the wall appears tiny from the outside. The parking lot in this mini-mall was…read moresmall, but I didn't have any trouble finding a spot. The restaurant reveals itself to be larger once you're inside. It's a cozy dining experience and I liked the cluttered decor of Mexican tchotchkes and liquor bottles. The owners were very kind to reserve tables for our large group and arrange for us all to pay separately. I tried the cheese enchiladas and they were very filling - they came with Spanish rice and refried beans on the side. I was tempted by the taco salad... some fellow diners ordered it and they were serving size was enormous! Most dishes here seemed well suited to having enough leftovers for the next day.

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