Mi Nueva Casa

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.

Wow awesome place. Great food fast service. You alot of people comming at all hours of the day. I…read morehave never been there early enough to catch the breakfast which I hear is spectacular but for lunch and dinner was exceptionally good. I mean the steak was well done but yet juicy almost impossible to do. The enchiladas were flavorful and stuffed with chicken. Pro tip don't forget to ask about their sauce selection it really elevates any dish

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Delicious top shelf margarita and chips and salsa!

Fridas Mexican Restastaurant

4.4(80 reviews)

9.2 mi

Be aware parking can be a challenge. I was able to locate a space and parallel parked right in…read morefront. I arrived just before noon. I was seated immediately. My drink order was taken within a few minutes and my food order when my drink arrived. Ceramic plates, metal utensils, paper napkins. Staff was friendly and courteous. Complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered the Mocajete. Not sure I spelled that correctly. Lots of meats and grilled veggies. Beef, chicken, sausage and shrimp. Inside is very unique and colorful. The chips were thick and crunchy, the salsa spicy but not too spicy. I liked it, The spicing and flavor of my food was Really Good! It was a lot of food for the price. I definitely enjoyed my lunch and will be back. Thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me discover this place!

Food fantastic Service fantastic…read more Ambiance very nice comfortable Parking is very limited in downtown Corpus Christi so you may not be able to park in front of the restaurant but there is other places to park in other lots and side streets.

Sizzling skillet was delicious!

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El Jalisco Grill

4.3(237 reviews)

4.4 mi

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.

Dining area

Spam & egg plate w/skirt steak

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Guajillo's On The Island

4.5(294 reviews)

11.4 mi

Outstanding mole! Chips were so toasty and delicious. Not traditional salsa yet so much better…read morewith a creamy touch. Small and quaint.

This place came HIGHLY recommended to us from my family. They said this is where you get authentic…read moreMexican cuisine. As a vegan, that made me excited because actual Mexican food usually has less cheese and can be made vegan. The business is quaint. There was a friendly hostess to welcome us in and our server was very hospitable. We ordered the chile relleno without cheese, zucchini in pasilla pepper sauce, and mole verde off the vegetarian options on the menu. We also enjoyed guacamole and chips. Our server was happy to accommodate our vegan modifications and it was really easy to communicate with him. The flavors are just WOW! Hands down the best guacamole of my life. The sauces are vibrant and rich. Everything tasted so fresh. And the prices for this quality of food cannot be beat. My husband and I literally licked sauce off the plates to make sure we did not miss one ounce of that authentic Mexican flavor. This place is top of our list of businesses to visit next time we are in town visiting family. We had an incredible experience and cannot wait to continue to explore the vegetarian menu options.

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Yola Cocina Mexicana

4.2(203 reviews)

5.6 mi

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!

With the name being in Spanish you'd expect true authentic Mexican flavor but no just another white…read morewashed Mexican restaurant. The most authentic flavor item in my lunch was the refried beans that look like poop at first sight. Rice was bland with cumin flavor and the mole was the most disappointing. Might as well have called them regular enchiladas, the flavor was basic taco mix with a tiny taste of mole. Just a thick cumin or comino paste. Enchiladas should be dripping with sauce in the inside. These were dry tortillas that were barely garnished with sauce on top. The chicken inside was very flavorul but dry. Then the 16 oz lemonade was 4$ and it was super sour ! I never leave reviews. But this was truly disappointing.

The bar! Don't for get to get the guacamole it's the best in town.

Birria and Enchiladas Verdes

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Bella the Bartender is beautiful inside and out and so was this lovely cocktail shemade me

Mi Casita

4.8(21 reviews)

2.7 mi

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!

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!

Now a Mi Casita!

Steak, eggs & bacon (à la carte)

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Spam, bacon & eggs (à la carte) (Spam is an underrated & cheap "superfood")

Jalapeno's Mexican Bar & Grill

4.0(29 reviews)

19.0 mi

I had a very enjoyable dinner at Jalapeño's last weekend while visiting friends. It was happy hour…read moreso they had a great price for their frozen margaritas...I had two! Chips and salsa, also very good; I love that they serve the red salsa cold. For dinner I had the shrimp soup and it was excellent. Wish I could eat there more often!

Jalapeno's exceeded expectations. My wife and I we typically judge a Tex Mex restaurant based on…read moretheir salsa and Jalapeno's salsa is very good! I also got one of the combo plates that consisted of ground beef enchiladas and a crunchy beef & cheese taco. They were good but the rice and beans stole the show here. They also brought out some salsa that you can add to your food, which I did, and it added a nice kick and made it better. I will try something different next time but looking forward to going back.

The inside

Great chips & salsa

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Beef enchilada + 1 taco plate.

Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina

2.8(395 reviews)

3.0 mi

I've always loved this place. It's got all my Texmex favorites!…read moreThe servings are large, you definitely will not leave hungry! Lots of seating, both tables and booths. The atmosphere is casual and I love the colorful Hispanic decorating and paintings on the wall. The service is very good! There is a bar that makes great margaritas! Enjoy!!

Kiko's isn't the same sadly. I have lived here in CC and this was a frequent place to go with the…read morefamily. The food quality has changed and just isn't hitting the mark anymore. The Kiko's 2.0 isn't the same. Service is great. Same ambiance as the interior didn't change just the owners, QAQC of its food.

Moldy ceiling tiles

Fajitas special

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Front of establishment parking lot

El Potro

4.3(40 reviews)

3.0 mi

Food is great and reasonably priced. Service was fast. For great authentic Mexican food this is…read morewhere I come. My favorite dish is the parillada tarascó

I was passing through this area around dinner time and decided to stop in since my local friend…read morehighly recommended it. Really glad I did. The food was great. I got two crunchy tacos and two pastor tacos. Both were great but the pork street tacos were the best. Service was slow but they were extremely busy so it's understandable. The frozen margarita was a little weak but they have a nice tequila selection so I just dosed it with an extra shot and still came out cheaper than most places. Great place to get dinner.

Fajitas Tarascas

Brunch

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Churros

Linda's Restaurant

4.1(153 reviews)

4.5 mi

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!

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Cheese enchiladas with beans

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Grilled chicken breast w veggies

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Kimberly C.

6 years ago

Both food and service are excellent! Homemade corn tortillas are the best in town, guac is so yummy, grilled fish tacos are super delicious-our new favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

Virginia I.

4 years ago

My husband and I went for the first time last week. The food was good, the service was good, and the restaurant is clean. Everyone there was very friendly. We will be back. read more

Laura P.

5 years ago

Family are from out of town stop by for brunch. Very good portions on servings, very nice and great customer service. Food tasted authentic. Definitely would recommend. read more

Victor L.

6 years ago

This a friendly family restaurant. You can customize your plate with what you want. Great Natural Lemonade. read more

Berelin N.

5 years ago

Delicious, excellent service and good food, thank you for your service, I recommend this restaurant

Jaimie M.

6 years ago

Tried this place for the first time and the food is amazing. Will definitely be coming back

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