The list is long. I ordered an ice tea, it came from the bar…read moresoda fountain- horrible. Returned it. I ordered a diet coke and ice water, both from var sode fountain- coke had no fizz (flat), water was horrible. I think the water needs filtering and soda dispenser needs calibration. I ordered street tacos Al Pastor. This was delicious and would eat again. The service was good. The young lady spoke passable English and was helpful, attentive.

This place is nested in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Resort. The bar itself is roomy and cozy…read moreenough...it has a nice dining area along with a side cozy area where you can enjoy adult drinks and food. We had some nachos and a small pizza (48$) and both entrees were pretty good. The whole area itself has plenty of room as well...staff were awesome and very attending. There is quite a bit of foot traffic and the constant opening of the outside doors make this place a bit warm. All in all for me it was a nice place to sit down and enjoy some cold drinks...

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.

Seaside Sandwiches were absolutely amazing! My partner picked them up for our beach day and WOW --…read morethey were packed with flavor and loaded with meat. I even saved half of my sandwich for the next day, and it was still perfect. This will be my go-to spot every time I'm in town. Highly recommend! . No pic to show because we killed them

Visit sammies for a cool fresh sandwich made to order. The service is fast. 6 of us ordered our…read moreunique sandwiches and brought them home to have a nice lunch together. There are so many options to choose from. I recommend this little place for sure. Just FYI, the sandwich shop is on the side of the large complex, on the Amberjack Rd. Side. You can park right in front of the store.

We stopped in for lunch and were seated right away. The place is kind dark inside and there is…read moreseating outside as well which was dog friendly. The service was quick and amazing. The food came out quick and correct too.

Walking into the restaurant you are hit with the smell of BO and rank seafood. The restaurant did…read morenot have any AC, so at 5pm it was a crisp 82°. The only source of air flow was two dusty small office fan. Every employee and customer were dripping sweat. There was a thin layer of grime on all of the floors and walls with broken decor scattered across them The first red flag should've been there was no wait and many open tables, which were scuffed and stained folding plastic picnic tables, during dinner rush on summer break with neighboring restaurants completely full. We should've just turn around then, but we decided to give it a chance since our kids acted like they were starving and this was one of the few places we haven't tried on the island. We were sat at a sticky table, ordered the fried fish & shrimp and fries. The fries were the only edible thing. The fish was gooey and tasted like deviled eggs, the shrimp tasted dirty and chewy. We come to the area often and have had plenty of "gulf seafood", none of it had ever tasted like that. We had let our waiter know that we couldn't eat our meals because the fish looked under cooked and the shrimp tasted off and he said he'd let the kitchen know but didn't not offer a discount or any reprieve for a $70 meal that we ate nothing of. South Padre Island has so many great seafood places and sadly, this is not one of them. Save your money and go to either of the neighboring restaurants.

We went to Mahi Nic's on a rainy day. All seating is outside, most is under a tent, while others…read moreare only under umbrellas. We did have to wait a few minutes to be seated, and weren't sure why we weren't given menus. But we saw signs indicating to order at the back counter. We went to the counter, took a menu and came back to our party to decide what we would order. You place your order, give your table number and they bring your food. The food took about 10-15 minutes to come out, but it was warm and delicious. My husband got the blacked mahi sandwich, I got the Iron Skillet Shrimp (pictured) and a Turbo Pelican Colada. Everything was delicious! The iron skillet came with 8 huge shrimp and I opted for garlic butter, which gave a dipping sauce. The fries were HUGE! Our kids loved the fries, burger and hot dogs that they ordered. The drink I ordered was strong and tasty, the toasted coconut was the icing on the cake. The drink came with a beautiful drink decoration, which my kids found cool to play with. We would visit again and plan on it.

We had another fantastic experience at Mahi Nic! The food is consistently delicious, the prices are…read morevery reasonable, and the service is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. It has become one of our favorite places to eat on South Padre Island. One of my favorite things is how genuinely pet-friendly they are. They even have a dog menu, so our dachshund, PeeWee, gets to enjoy lunch with us too. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that truly welcomes the whole family, including four-legged family members. After watching the KRGV Take 5 segment, I loved learning that the new owners were the cooks before taking over the restaurant. You can absolutely tell they know what they're doing. The quality of the food, the consistency, and the atmosphere have all been elevated under the new ownership while still keeping the laid-back island vibe. If you're looking for great food, excellent service, reasonable prices, and a place where everyone--including your dog--is welcome, Mahi Nic is the place to go. We'll definitely be back again and again with PeeWee and the rest of our family and friends. Highly recommend!

so I went to this place Friday June 26,2026 Le begin by…read moresaying that it was our first time here... and the last! The service was bad, the food was worst but the experience was terrible. Our table was so dirty and I get it being outside on a dock isn't necessary the most tidy. When we ask a waitress to clean she said that they were short staffed but would come back never did. Then we ordered the food which we like I said had never been, so we waited for almost 20 minutes before we figured that it was ordered at the bar. We ordered 4 aguas frescas (watermelon flavored) we got 4 lemonades! We ordered 2 nachos with chicken and it was decent. We also ordered a chicken bowl with white rice and pineapple chunks it was not only under seasoned but no flavor at all. We also ordered 2 orders of the Al pastor chicken tacos with everything and one without any toppings, both horrible! The most nasty Red 40 up the roof taste, it tasted like nothing. We also ordered a pina colada it was like pineapple juice reduced with water and it tasted like nothing. I would never go back It was the worse $78 spent ever

This dish is such an exciting tropical dish! How fun when the dish itself is a whole pineapple! How…read moredown to earth is that?! I'm not usually a seafood person, but I tried the chicken and lobster, and it was absolutely amazing, so, so, so good. I also love how the pineapple pairs perfectly with the chicken. I highly recommend Pineapple Ninjaz to everyone!l this place is a must try when you're in SPI.

This review is admittedly late, but better late than never. To begin, I must say I love Cajun…read moreboils; they are my favorite, and my husband knows this well. For years, we had only gone to one place on the island, believing it was the only option. Admittedly, I used to think it was the best they had to offer, but that opinion has since changed. My husband heard about LLAMAS and suggested we try it. When he mentioned it was Cajun boils, I immediately agreed. We decided to get it to-go so we could enjoy it at home without worrying about the mess--Cajun boils can be quite messy! When he returned to the truck with a huge tray of food, the aroma filled the air, I couldn't wait to get home. When we finally opened the sealed tray at home, the delicious smell filled the house. I was amazed at the generous portions and the variety of seafood, along with halved potatoes, corn, and even boiled eggs. The herbs and spices used in the boil were exceptional! Unlike other places on the island that drench their boils in buttery oil with minimal seasoning, this featured a perfect blend of herbs and spices that complemented the dish beautifully. It was so flavorful that I wanted to grab bread, dip it into the seasonings, and savor every bite. What makes this even impressive is that it's a truck! I'm unsure how long it's been on the island, but I am almost embarrassed that I hadn't tried it sooner.

Just tried this Food Truck for the first time with my boyfriend in South Padre and it did NOT…read moredisappoint Our food was ready in about 10-15 minutes, and it was still super hot by the time we got back to our hotel. Everything was seasoned perfectly and we literally ate every single thing on the plate.Amazing service , they made sure to include napkins, plastic bibs and plastic gloves! 10/10 recommend y'all try this place out if you're ever down here !!

Breaking Bread has a restaurant that serves the best breakfast burritos I have ever tasted! They…read moremake vegan burritos for my husband and vegetarian too. They have a wonderful setup where you get to choose what you would like in your burrito! There is also lunch served with tacos nachos, burritos and salads. It is definitely a great place to eat! The owner is a kind man with great customer service skills! I look forward to eating there again! Everyone needs to try there breakfast burritos! They are fantastic! The Breaking Bread restaurant is located off of Padre Blvd. on South Padre Island in Texas. I will continue to go to this restaurant when I visit South Padre Island because I will miss the breakfast burritos that are made there. Great food and service!

Very good flavor but food was luke warm even though we ordered it from the window. wish it was made…read moreto order!