If you go through my reviews you will see I am a tough yet fair and honest reviewer that travels…read moreeverywhere. I honestly can not say enough wonderful things about this place. This place is what you dream of when you are on the road traveling and need a great meal, fast, for a great price, served by friendly attentive people. I have been in town working for a couple of months and I am here at least twice a week. My advice is to get a combo. I usually get the Texas Plate or Leon's Plate (Both $9). The flour tortillas are house made and very soft and fluffy. I ordered corn tortillas with my lengua tacos one time and they asked, "Do you want store bought or home made?" Is that a real question? Salsa is goofy in the Styrofoam cup, but here's a tip... you can ask for green sauce or a hotter red sauce they are both better than what you initially get. Service is Jimmy Johns fast. Don't plan on having a conversation while you wait for your food. I ordered and within 3 minutes my food came out piping hot. Fantastic flavors and extremely filling. You wont leave hungry. My only nitpick gripe would be the tamales are really good but you can only get them on Leon's Plate. I would love a combo with 1 tamale and 2 tacos of your choice with rice and beans. Best part is the price. I got the Leon's plate and a large Margarita and my tab was $13.52 + tip. Hell yeah...

I've been here a handful of times…read more Visit 1: carne guisada plate ordered through the drive-thru, delicious and love convenience. Visit 2: dined in and ordered carne asada plate, delicious. Visit 3: got breakfast thru the drive thru, chilaquiles with egg mixed in, no salsa ranchera They made the corn tortilla chips very soggy and there were ONIONS which I do not like and which was not disclosed, only ate a quarter or the top layer of the plate. Visit 4: was sick with vomiting so got tortilla soup. Chicken was cooked but not tenderized. I liked the one from Cancun's better. Visit 5: brought hubby here. He commented that carne guisada was overcooked, I tasted and agreed. I put this place to the true test by ordering menudo... and they failed. Menudo tasted like they didn't wash tripas after parboiling them. Each bite was initially good follow up by an uncomfortable, dirty aftertaste. My verdict: not bad, just mid. Maybe some issues with quality control. I'll be back to try the seafood though.

I was pleasantly surprised by this cute clean place…read more We visited on a Friday evening and were immediately sat. Our waitress was very kind, attentive and even answered our questions since it was our first time visiting. The beef fajitas were delicious and at a great price too! The flour tortillas were yummy as well! We will definitely be back and recommend others try this place!

Huge breakfast tacos! We did a big family order to go and staff were super friendly and food came…read morefaster than I expected! Inside of the place was spacious and had lots of seating and table availability. Very affordable and great value. Tasted really good and portions were generous. We got egg and cheese, nopales and egg, bean and egg and barbacoa tacos.

My boyfriend and I recently visited Yola for lunch after having it on our list for quite some time,…read moreand it truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a warm, inviting atmosphere and a beautifully designed space that made for the perfect date spot! We started with the Queso Fundido and Nachos con Carne, both of which were recommended to us--and absolutely did not disappoint! For our main course, we shared the Tacos de Asada and the Birria Lunch Special. Not only was the lunch special a great value, but it also came with some of the best beans I've had in a while-officially my new favorite! Everything we tried was rich in flavor, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu. If our first visit is any indication, I know we won't be disappointed!

Place was so cute. Bartender was amazing. If he would have been our server, the place would have…read moregotten the final star. We got oysters on the half shell. I've never had them served this way but was not disappointed. No horseradish served here, fyi. We also got queso fundido which was delicious- portion seemed small but made three full tacos. Draft beer was cold, Bloody Mary was outstanding. Their specialty cocktails looked amazing. I'd love to try but i was really itching for a bloody that day. Our waiter had to be called for everything, we didn't even get silverware or napkins. When we called we got bar napkins while every other guest had proper utensils. Overall, great experience, I'd go back and sit at the bar next time.

What a treat to find in downtown Corpus! After great experiences at El Camino's sister restaurant,…read moreWater Street, we expected good things and were still blown out of the water! Right from the jump, our friendly server brought us complimentary chips with salsa and two sauces. All were delicious and a perfect holdover as we dove into the menu. I am finding that 5 pm is "early" in Corpus and the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived, but started to pick up by the time we left. For us, we didn't mind at all as service was attentive and speedy due to the emptiness. We ended up kicking off with drinks in the form of a paloma and a desert rose (I never pass up an opportunity for mezcal) and both were perfectly balanced in flavors. To eat, we shared small dishes including the Tex Mex BBQ oysters, tuna tostadas, and side cheese enchiladas. All three were 10/10 in their own way! The oysters (which I usually prefer raw) had such a deep and developed flavor I could have eaten 12 on my own. The tostadas - a fresh and bright bite welcomed in the heat of the summer. The cheese enchiladas? Simple, but executed perfectly! They were reminiscent of a local place I used to frequent when I was a kid, and have ever since compared all enchiladas to. Rarely do I find a good match, but to my surprise El Camino delivered. As with other businesses in the area, expect to find street parking and to take a bit of a stroll (absolutely worth it when you pop into other places along the way and make an event of it). Once you enter the doors, you are transported into a completely different atmosphere where you no longer feel you are in downtown corpus. The decor is fun and bright, yet welcoming and warm and there is plenty to look at! I look forward to returning to try more!

This place is amazing. There are two entrances so you might have to search for the host station if…read moreyou came in to the bar. There were 6 of us and we each got different things to share. Food was great, huge portions so beware. Our server came by frequently to check on us. I drink so much tea but she did an ok job keeping it full. The dining area reminds me of the 80s but not in a dirty way, more nostalgic. Awesome place to check out if you are downtown.

This was the best meal we had while on a three day trip to Corpus/ Port A. Everyone in the…read morerestaurant took time to complement the chef on their meal. I got the fish special. It was absolutely delicious. The spices were balanced and perfect. The chips and salsa were also unique and wonderful. Very glad we chose to stop by. We will head over there next time we are in Corpus Christi. I appreciate that the menu is mostly gluten free too!

Unfortunately this place didn't hit for us The floors were…read moresticky and the table we sat at was not cleaned very well. I based my decision to go on how many stars it had. It's one of the only restaurants in the area above 4 stars. The service was good the waiter was attentive and seemed like a good hang but the food was something else. We were served chips and sauce that was delicious no complaints there. But it was when we received our entrees it all went down hill my wife settled for the abodobo shrimp tacos because every thing else she wanted was out of stock and I got the taco platter. The taco platter only really had one decent taco on it the other 2 were lacking flavor and filling. The chorizo taco was decent. The asada taco was lacking flavor and had barely any cilantro and onion and the pastor taco was rubbery and had no flavor whatsoever so ever. Had to drench it in the delectable hot sauce to make it go down a little easier. The shrimp tacos were loaded with shrimp but lacking flavor. Overall I hope this place gets it together it seems like it can be a great spot if it tries hard enough the staff is super friendly and I hope they succeed. Food was rough but the server was great

What an amazing find! This place was clean, the staff was nice and the food was amazing! I had the…read moreenchiladas-cheese and beef. Also had the green chicken enchiladas! I heard the enchilada were the way to go and they didn't disappoint!! The beans were delicious and they have HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS!!

Nice family owned restaurant, you know the food is going to be good at a Mexican restaurant when…read moreyou walk in and see everyone from Cowboys to abuelitas enjoying dinner! The service was quick and the salsa and hot sauce was with made in house or locally, a huge fan of both! We come to CC once or twice a year and Linda's will be in the rotation from now on!

This place may look like a little hole in the wall, but WOW -- the food was absolutely delicious…read moreand so fresh! Everything tasted authentic, flavorful, and made with care. The presentation and service were just as amazing as the food itself. It was our first time trying this spot while visiting Corpus, and coming from McAllen, we definitely approve! We'll absolutely be back whenever we're in town. Hidden gems like this deserve all the love!

Two foodies from Houston,…read more We were in Corpus Christi and of course we were hungry. Restaurant is in an older building. However, everyone was welcoming and friendly. We ordered Chicken Flautas (chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla that is then fried) and Carne Guisada (stewed beef) which came with fresh flour tortillas (with a browning ingredient- no raw looking tortillas) with two Mexican cokes. While it was not to our liking, everyone had different taste buds. Also, the restaurant did have a good share of customers. Sorry, I didn't take pictures. Give it a try for yourself and let us know which dishes you tired and your thoughts. Happy Eating!

The food was amazing and fresh, and everything came out sizzling hot! I had the sizzling fajitas…read moreand chicken plate, and it was absolutely delicious. My wife had the rellenos and chicken enchiladas combo plate, and she loved it as well. The service was on point! Montana was our server, and she was perfect. She was very helpful and even brought me samples of the different hot sauces they had so I could try the different varieties. She made sure our drinks stayed filled and that we had everything we needed. 5 stars from us! The ambiance was great too, and the music on the radio was jammin' lol! If you're ever in Corpus Christi, definitely give this place a try. We will definitely be back the next time we're coming through!

Service was great. Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Food was just OK. We had Nachos (Panchos)…read moreand and the chicken enchilada plate. The beans on both plates tasted like they were overcooked and the guacamole took away from the overall flavor of the nachos with a weird after-taste. The extra jalapeños I ordered had ZERO HEAT. Isn't that what jalapeños are for? Overall, it was sub-par in terms of a flavorful experience . I will say that as usual the chips and salsa and ranch dip (or whatever) were TERRIFIC! I hope this helps.

The service was wonderful! Our server was amazing and even brought us samples of the birria to make…read moresure we liked it before ordering. My boyfriend got the molcajete, which was perfect because it had a little bit of everything. Everything was packed with flavor! I also loved the atmosphere. The servers seemed to really enjoy working together and were always helping each other out, which made the experience even better. We came a little late, so it wasn't too busy, but this is officially my new favorite Mexican spot!

Unfortunately I've only been here once, excellent chick fried, deep fried chicken, mashed potatoes…read morewith outstanding collard greens. Extremely customer oriented, very very friendly, taking pride in their with customer satisfaction. Very clean, well lite & lots of customer station.

Food was both beautiful and delicious! Table, restaurant, and bathroom was super clean. Salt shaker…read moreand condiments were so-so. We shall return and try new dishes soon though! Service was prompt and courteous.

Stopped by Mariscos Altamar on a Saturday afternoon after checking out the USS Lexington. Parking…read morewas nice and spacious when we got there, but by the time we left they were clearly gearing up for the dinner rush and things had filled in quite a bit. Good heads up that this place gets busy on weekends, so plan accordingly. Every table gets a complimentary small bowl of ceviche and a couple of crispy tostadas to start, which was a nice touch, the ceviche wasn't too sour and the tostadas came with hot sauce on the side. Just know it's limited to one per table. Filete de Pescado Relleno ($16-17, 6.5/10) - Portion size is massive. You get three small fish fillets stuffed with octopus, crab (possibly imitation, wasn't totally sure), mushrooms, peppers, calamari, and shrimp, all smothered in a thick layer of cheese - Comes with a small side salad, garlic bread, a few limes, and a scoop of rice, so it's a full plate on its own - The white sauce tying everything together was tangy and sweet and worked really well with the fish - Super rich and heavy dish, and honestly not totally my style since I'm not that accustomed to this kind of preparation, but if you grew up eating stuffed seafood like this, I'd imagine it's a real treat Overall, Mariscos Altamar is a really cool spot in Corpus Christi if you're into Tex-Mex seafood fusion. It's hard to find anything quite like it elsewhere in the area, and the fresh seafood combined with Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors makes for a genuinely unique meal. If you're looking to try something new, this place will absolutely deliver some flavors you haven't had before, and it does it at a pretty reasonable price. Recommend it, especially if you're already accustomed to rich, stuffed seafood dishes.