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    Mexiquito

    4.0 (98 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Macho nachos (no tomato)
    Yara F.

    The warm salsa and fresh lemonade were really a nice start. Our server was very sweet. There were 3 of us having lunch and we ordered: the macho nachos, the beef enchiladas and the cheese enchiladas. I was a little worried bc there wasn't a kid menu, but my kids ended up finishing the adult portions! My only feedback would be to have a larger scoop of rice bc it was so yummy!

    That's hot!!! But good..
    Monte C.

    Great breakfast..BEWARE that sauce is hot! Lots of regulars here and tourists. We've had breakfast there several times and never disappointed.

    This is an incredible shrimp omelet accompanied by hash browns and refried beans.
    Marguerite A.

    CLEAN AND FRIENDLY WHAT? A shrimp omelet right by the Gulf of Mexico? Hells yeah!! Be still my heart. I cautiously ordered it, and it DELIVERED! sublime. I was impressed with the organization of this small business, how it was run, and the apparent multigenerational staff. Like a well oiled machine. Endless coffee without asking The interior was very bright and cheery, it matched the server perfectly. Nice! I think it showed a lot of pride in ownership. W O N D E R F U L B R E A K F A S T

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    Petra N.

    Driving home to Fort Worth today after spending 4days in Padre.. everything was still closed at 10am so we google breakfast place and found this hidden gem! The restaurant itself; it was a small Mexican restaurant and was kinda hard to see but let me tell you something; it was definitely worth a stop! Everything we ordered was Freaking delish!!!!! Their HUGE B/FAST taco was pretty amazing I must say!! I ordered chorizo w potatoes!! Definitely worth having!! Potatoes was hot, crispy, and soft and goey in the inside!! Yeah it was pretty spectacular.. husband had sausage and eggs! It was also real good! And son had beef tacos and he pretty much licked the plate!! But those b/fast tacos are worth a try!!! They are also HUGE!! So if you're not a big eater I recommend sharing but for $5.99 piece I'm sure you can afford 2! lol Service was also fast and outstanding and super friendly!! Definitely will be back for more!

    Mexican plate
    Lacey K.

    The food was so delicious! Everything was so fresh and we thoroughly enjoyed everything. I got the Mexican plate and it came with 2 cheese enchiladas, 2 beef tacos, a chalupa and rice and beans. Loved it!

    MUST TRY!! food quality & quantity -- amazing there was no long wait despite our large order, coffee was just right & the staff was very friendly & welcoming

    Con Todo with TLC
    Sheldon A.

    More of a traditional restaurant than a place to grab takeaway. I ordered the Con Todo with TLC taco and WOW!!! For $10 this burrito was massive and also amazing. It is definitely shareable, unless you're me. I ate the whole thing.

    Manuel F.

    Stopped by on the way back home after visiting S Padre Island. Lucky stop that morning. I managed to get in when there was only one person ahead of me. Great staff and great food. I was only able to try the migas plate with coffee. It was all delicious! The tortillas are huge! As I sat and ate my food, I was wishing that I could eat more food. Everything that was passing me by looked and smelled delicious! Their tacos only come in one size and that size is huge. Even the coffee cups are big. Everyone was enjoying their food as much as I was. I also noticed that their small waiting area was full and they had a long line of people waiting outside. It was hot outside! Everyone wears masks. Space is very limited due to social distancing. Good food that is not overpriced. I am definitely planning on going back the next time I am in the area.

    Breakfast taco bigger than my hand

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    Great breakfast tacos and pancakes! Salsa was a bit in the hot side but over all very tasty!

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    Great place to eat. Food is authentic Mexican not TacoBell. Prices are cheap and the waitresses are fantastic.

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    Great big breakfast tacos but the complimentary chips were pretty stale. The other foods were okay.

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    delicious food and great service!! authentic mexican small restaurant! support them!!

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    Good food with very friendly service,and clean dining. We have only had breakfast there. Parking seems to be an issue

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    Authentic Mexican food. Nice servers and owners. Staff mostly speaks Spanish. Clean restaurant. Good service.

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    Very good authentic Mexican food. The ladies make you feel like you are home visiting your Mother.

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    Joe's Oyster Bar

    Joe's Oyster Bar

    4.6
    (709 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    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.

    Hidden one street behind the main road is this treasure…read more We started with a dozen oysters. Always a win. We shared a grilled platter. You can't go wrong with flounder, shrimp, oysters and a stuffed crab.

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    Whole fried flounder. Sold by weight. $45.
    Whole fried flounder. Sold by weight. $45.
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    Into the Blue Restaurant

    Into the Blue Restaurant

    4.4
    (58 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Ok. Checked in here during visit to SPI. There 2 pics but we got 4 different meals. Everything…read morewe ate was awesome! Beef and chicken enchiladas with verde and rojas, and Tacos were amazing. This is not a big place. It's kinda dicey looking on the outside and inside but the service was awesome as well. Do yourself a favor. Eat here and enjoy life!! Update alert : we bought a dozen tamales home with us yesterday and they are bomb AF. U don't want to miss these. They are awesome! TY! YUM!

    We visited the new Los Fresnos locations in search of a new restaurant. It was early on a Friday…read moreevening so there weren't too many people there, so that's good because we didn't have to wait to long for our orders. The ambiance and vibe inside was relaxing and comforting. It's not a big place, it only has a few tables. We ordered iced tea to drink and got some chips and salsa as appetizers. The salsa tasted homemade and not too spicy, which is good. As main entrees, I ordered the quesadillas. The menu has them as either shrimp or chicken quesadillas, but the owner was gracious enough to make them just with cheese, since I don't eat meat. They came with a side of salad and rice. My husband got the fried shrimp and it came with fries and coleslaw. Both dishes tasted fresh and tasty. It is advertised as a seafood restaurant, but their breakfast menu is more extensive, so we might come back to try their breakfast items. Everything we ordered was good, I'm glad we gave this new restaurant a try. The original location was in Port Isabel and have since moved to Los Fresnos. I'm glad they did. We will certainly be back again and recommend it to friends and family.

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    02 - Christmas Dinner Event - Middle Table Arrangement
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    03 - Christmas Dinner Event - Right Table Arrangement
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    Pirate's Landing

    Pirate's Landing

    3.5
    (435 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    A trip to Pirate's Landing is basically a must for my partner and me anytime we're in Port Isabel…read more It's his favorite fishing spot, and honestly, it's become one of my favorite little traditions too even though I don't like fishing, I go for my man! There's a long pier you can walk out on to fish, and we usually catch red drum, hardhead catfish, and sometimes even crabs. Most of the time the fish are too small to keep, so we throw them back, but it's still such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. It's less about what we catch and more about spending time together. I really appreciate the setup. There are picnic tables and chairs where you can sit and hang out, which makes it easy to spend a few hours comfortably. There's a convenience store stocked with fishing gear, a concession stand (which I still need to try!), and even a fried chicken spot nearby if you want something quick to eat. Plus public restrooms, which is always a huge win when you're out all day. They also have a great restaurant and bar, so whether you're there to fish, grab a bite, or just relax by the water, you really have everything in one place. I've been here more times than I can count, and it's always part of our plans when we head to SPI. It's just the best place to go. Keep in mind that you have to pay for every fishing pole that you bring in. You also have to pay to be a spectator.

    Pirate's Landing at Port Isabel is one of our regular dining locations when we visit South Padre…read moreIsland. The food is always good and the wait staff is very friendly. This restaurant has a large menu with daily specials. We tried the Southwest Chicken Sandwich with waffle fries because it was a daily special. It's good, but I prefer the fried Chicken Breast Samich. The chicken and ham on the Southwest Chicken Sandwich is skewered with long wooden picks which I learned was to keep the food in place.The large slice of chicken with the ham kept sliding off the bun. It does have a nice salsa dressing. The Chicken Breast Samich includes crispy fresh lettuce, a large slice of tomato and pickles on a toasted bun with waffle fries. Very tasty. My dining companion had the fried red fish with waffle fries. This is a large portion of friend red fish. Also very tasty. We had A a very friendly waiter both times that we were there. This is a very large restaurant with a lot of people coming and going. Live music is provided every day from 3pm to 6pm. A nice selection of cocktails. I recommend the Key Lime Pina colada. I was very pleased to see that the restaurant allowed a man to sit in the outside area with his dog. It was a cold windy day and I worried about them sitting in that wind. The manager allowed the man and his k9 companion to dine inside the restaurant. They sat on the north side away from most diners, but I congratulate the manager for allowing a customer to be comfortable while enjoying the food. His dogfriend was a charmer. It gave me a smile and I will always remember that the restaurant treated a customer with respect.

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    Pirate's Landing
    Honey butter corn bread
    Honey butter corn bread
    Be sure to pick some of Pirate's Landing pepper sauce to take home for $4

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    Be sure to pick some of Pirate's Landing pepper sauce to take home for $4
    Mahi Nic

    Mahi Nic

    4.8
    (483 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I have been here in south padre a few days now and the places people have been telling us to go to…read moreeat have been very mediocre..however after reading the reviews on Mahi Nics I knew we had to try it out. This is my kind of place, chill vibe at the marina, looking at beautiful boats on the water. The food was outstanding! we had blackened shrimp tacos and blackened mahi tacos with a side of chips and pico, (all freshly made) and 2 frozen drinks that tasted like dessert. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!! And I am not exaggerating, it has been the best food I have had since I landed here. Do yourself a favor and get out of the crappy strip mall restaurants and give this place a go. It feels like you are on vacation and it won't break the bank either...very reasonably priced for the amount of food you receive and the quality of the food. I wish I took photos but I was so hungry when I arrived and kind of forgot.. highly recommend!

    My girlfriend and I stopped by Mahi Nic during our South Padre trip and really enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere. The location is fantastic, with great views overlooking the docks and water. Unfortunately, we found the food a bit underwhelming compared to some of the other restaurants we visited during our stay. We ordered the mahi tacos, and while the sauce was nice, the tacos came out somewhat cold. They weren't bad, but they just didn't leave much of an impression. The service was alright as well. We arrived about 10 minutes after opening and ended up standing around for a bit before someone came over to take our order. Overall, we loved the ambiance and location, but the food and service didn't quite measure up to some of the other spots we tried in South Padre.

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    Super dope fishing rig.
    Super dope fishing rig.
    Mahi Nic!
    Mahi Nic!
    Bad ass fishing vessel.

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    Bad ass fishing vessel.
    Nautico Island Grill

    Nautico Island Grill

    4.6
    (278 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    What a hidden gem! Honestly, the outside doesn't do this place justice. It's like opening an…read moreoyster--the exterior is simple and unassuming, but once you walk inside, it's modern, beautiful, and has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The fried fish tacos were absolutely incredible and easily the star of the meal. The grilled fish tacos weren't quite as amazing, but they were still fresh and delicious. The real MVP, though, is the green cilantro sauce--they seriously need to bottle it and sell it in stores! And if you like a little heat, the red chipotle sauce is spicy but packed with incredible flavor. The service is wonderful and I absolutely appreciate the wonderful ladies helping us make these great choices! If you eat at one place while on the island let it be here!

    2 stars (3.5 for island food)…read more The menu's a mix of local seafood and Tex-Mex. My family ordered a variety of the seafood dishes, and they were not that good. I went with a Mexican plate. Mexican plate, $13.90:Tostada -- really good, Beans -- fine, Rice -- fine, Enchiladas -- just slightly better than frozen. Fettuccine Alfredo, $16.99 (+$4.99 chicken add-on) -- my daughter got this and it was one of the better things on the menu. She finished the whole plate. Nacho trio, $15.99 -- the salsa was fine, the guac was really good, but the queso was a 1-star. This is one of those places that doesn't know how to do queso but puts it on the menu anyway. More like just melted Velveeta. Beyond the food being mediocre at best, we had a few service issues. My order came out wrong, I asked for cheese and got beef enchiladas. I'd also ordered a drink that never came; when the server finally made another round, I asked about it so she finally put it in. Service was pretty slow and a few things came out wrong, but we were hungry and it was so busy that we didn't really bother making a fuss. In general it's probably okay food for the island, but I would not return.

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    Fish on the wall and local artwork for sale.
    Fish on the wall and local artwork for sale.
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    Ceviche was so fresh and delicious!!
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