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    Las Olas

    3.3 (28 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp cocktail
    Christopher Z.

    I cheated on Yelp and went to Trip Advisor before my most recent visit to South Padre Island. On Trip Advisor, I read about Las Olas. It's tough to find... it's in the complex of the Peninsula Inn... so you have to go through the hotel and pool to get to this restaurant. It was clear after sitting in here, that most of their meals are served to the hotel and pool area, and not to outsiders coming in. There was only one other table in the restaurant, and they were staying at the hotel. Either way, the place is very nice. It's in a circular shaped building with windows facing the pool, and the gulf. Modern decor adorns the room. We ordered shrimp cocktail, fish tacos, and shrimp enchiladas. The entrees were simple, with just a few fresh ingredients in each. The highlight of the meal was the shrimp cocktail. Don't be fooled by the appearance. There are only two shrimp hanging on the top of the glass, but there are plenty more floating in the cocktail sauce. And the sauce was good too... different... it clearly was made with fresh squeezed oranges. The food took a little while to come out so they brought us some chips and salsa. Seriously... this was maybe the best salsa I've ever had. It was uniquely different too. It had a spice that I couldn't place. Almost Indian tasting. I loved it. If you're in the mood for some good baja style Mexican food, then give this place a whirl. It's a little upscale, and can be tough to find, but it's worth the visit.

    Margarita on the rocks and virgin mangorita.

    Incredibly nice place for dinner. Buried at the back of the Peninsula Condo/Resort. Fronts the large dunes behind the beach. It is hike from the parking lot, but we were picked up by staff in a cart. They must run regularly since our wait was minimal. The decor is simply lovely. The food was fresh and light. We had fish and shrimp tacos. Both dishes were well presented and tasted great. Drinks were super - my wife had a fresh virgin mango margarita, which most places don't seem to provide. Service was very nice and food was excellent. View is gorgeous. It is worth the discovery off the beaten path.

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    8 years ago

    Poor customer service, nice view..very expensive for what you get. Pińa Colada is good.

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    12 years ago

    The food is fresh and delicious! Xavier and Omar went above and beyond to ensure our food and dining experience was exceptional!!

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    What a wonderful a and perfect vacation spot. Staff was right on top of everything . Amazing food and attentive staff.

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