Once again I took on a restaurant with mixed and not so good reviews, and once again I am here to…read moredisprove the "critics" that have deemed this establishment a 2.1 star. After a day full of sun, sand, and cheap domestic beer we decided to give this a try as it is very convenient and right at the heart of North Beach with direct access from the beach or the road. We sat outside as the weather was absolutely lovely and found ourselves by their stage, there was live music and though I was on the fence about it at first I ended up coming around. We were sat instantly after entering and our waitress was very timely, we decided to graduate from cheap beers to the margaritas. Though they were not served in a glass they still came out just fine, they were packed full of flavor and were very enjoyable. The rims were sugared perfectly and the drinks stayed frozen almost the entire meal. For the appetizer there were not many options that appealed to my palate at the time, however being the spirit of Tex-Mex ultimately it would've been a sin to not get the chips and queso. It came out within minutes and though it was your average restaurant queso it still served as a good appetizer and prequel to what was waiting for us. Personally I cannot understand why someone would come to an establishment 40 feet from the water and not get seafood, but nonetheless we decided on the Big Papi Seafood Boil. We were not disappointed. For perspective we had not eaten all day and still had leftovers! The boil is a combination of 2 halves of crab legs, 2lbs of crawfish, and 1lb of shrimp, along with 4 sections of corn and 4 potatoes. It is served with 2 cups of melted butter and a Cajun seasoning. The seafood boil really made this place come to life. Between being packed full of flavor, beautifully tender meat, delicious butter for dipping, and the option for extra Cajun seasoning it truly was worth every penny spent. The variety is perfect it could've used a little more crab but the sheer number of crawfish and shrimp evened it out. In summary I would recommend Fajitaville, the appetizers are mediocre, the drinks are well priced and delicious, but the seafood boil. The seafood boil is a must try.

Hands down the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten -- and I love Mexican food. We came because…read moreGoogle reviews said it was good (even ChatGPT agreed), but wow... what a mistake. We arrived at 7 PM to a completely empty restaurant -- that should've been the first sign. The waitress tried taking our order before even giving us menus. The menu was confusing, overpriced, and missing most of the classic Mexican dishes you'd expect. Then the food arrived... cold. Only the plates were hot. Nothing tasted fresh or remotely authentic. I literally had to spit out part of a taco -- that's how bad it was. Service was messy, the order was taken wrong multiple times, the staff didn't look very hygienic, and there were flies buzzing around. Just not a place I'd ever return to. Save your money and your stomach -- skip this restaurant.

This place was great! $11.89 gets you lunch with a great…read moresalad bar with all the usual things plus pasta salad, pea salad, banana pudding and more. The hot food bar had chicken fried steak, fried catfish, baked chicken, and meatballs. There were also about 8 different vegetables and fresh baked rolls and cornbread. It was all very good! The Staff was extra friendly and attentive.

All of the food I tried was delicious. The small salad bar is to the left when you walk in. There…read moreare other items like pasta salads and the like. The hot menu items were delicious. I had the chicken fried steak, catfish, a tiny bit of the enchiladas. They were all delicious. Everything was well seasoned and not overcooked. I would definitely visit again. Our server also made sure to check on us a few times.

Fast service. Ask for Josh. Shrimp cocktail, Redfish Parmesan. Red beans and rice with fish and…read moresausage.

I ordered the 6 piece shrimp and my husband ordered the 6 piece oysters. I asked to sub the French…read morefries for red beans. I was told red beans and rice were an upcharge of $3.99 because they were a "premium" side. They were listed right there with French fries; not a premium. My diet is low carb. Red beans and rice are complex carbs and protein. The menu did not say, "no substitutions". Food was tasty however shrimp and oysters were small. Service was good also. We are retired on a fixed income and adding $4 to the bill would be an unwarranted increase.

Great service! Being on island time has kind of thrown off our internal clocks, we lost track of…read moretime, and when 7pm rolled around we realized we were hungry lol We knew what we wanted MacDaddy's BBQ, during our 7 hour drive to get here we pulled up Yelp to search for some new restaurant options, and after seeing the photos and positive reviews we knew this spot was on our list! What we didn't think about was it being a weekday and closing times, we just goofed! So anyway once we realized the restaurant closed at 8:00pm according to Google we got a little worried, being that I work in a restaurant I know how overwhelming it can be to see customers coming in less than an hour until close, fortunately my hubs double checked here on Yelp and then their website and found the closing time was 8:30pm, so we hopped in the car and got there as soon as we could, and we were relieved to see a few people still eating, and another arriving just after we pulled in. There was a little curfuffle once we were sat, the hostess initially offered us a table with bench seating, but one of us isn't able to sit on a bench due to disability, she kindly offered us a table with chairs, in what appeared to be a different servers section, we were close to the TV on the same wall as the front counter, anyway, after sitting a few minutes Johnathan greeted us and took our drink orders to get us started. The ambiance is so relaxed, there was trivia on a couple of the TV's good music, and lots of cool merch to buy, some of the shirts really made me laugh. We quickly made our selections, hubs got the one meat and two sides and opted for the pork ribs, they were cooked to perfection, and he was delighted considering that we were there the last hour of the day, he really enjoyed his meal, I too opted for the one meat and two sides, selecting the regular sausage, and it was delicious. The highlight was Johnathan, he was friendly, made recommendations, and offered dessert, which we couldn't resist, deciding on the German Chocolate cake, with a side of ice cream. We had to take that to go, we couldn't eat another bite. They have two choices for BBQ sauce, hubs got spicy, and I got regular, and I am glad cuz I'm a yellow bellied tender foot, I tasted the spicy and it IS spicy so for all of you that enjoy the heat, I think you will like their, tomato forward sauce. I usually like to dip each bite of my sausage in BBQ sauce, this particular flavor was just different, I think I will have to try it again, it wasn't typical Texas-esque smoky BBQ sauce, more like ketchup as the base and then flavors and spices added to make it their own, we did find it slightly odd that BBQ sauce doesn't automatically come with the meals, we had to ask for it, but one of the things I REALLY like about MacDaddy's layout is it's a TRUE sit down restaurant with servers vs going thru a cafeteria style line to get our food, ironically as we drove down and talked about wanting to find a BBQ spot, and in that conversation I mentioned that I'd love to find one that's not self serve, being that one of us is disabled it can add a lot of extra work for the other, we come down twice a year if possible and have been doing so for at least 10 years, and had never found a dedicated BBQ place, we have now, the food was good, the service was friendly and the vibe was casual and relaxing, we will definitely be back!

just got into town and smelled what i thought was steak when we drove by. we were planning on…read moreeating fish but came back to get a steak, no steak but bbq was on the menu. Glad we made the stop... living closer to the bbq capital of texas i was surprised by the brisket here, it was pretty good as was the turkey. we asked our waitress Joanna what sides she liked and ended up trying the potato salad, beans brussel sprouts, mac & chs, all of which were damn good!! the potato salad has a twist on it but it is a good one. the corn bread is some of the best ive ever had, EVER!! Our waitress was very polite and would definitely make it one of our stops when in town again.

Decided to try this new family owned and operated business and it did not disappoint! I had the…read moretacos with beef--delicious--which came with chips, salsa, and a delicious habanero hot sauce. The side of fries were fresh, hand cut, not too salty and were gone quickly. The dessert of the week was crème brûlée, beautifully topped with raspberries, whipped cream, and fresh mint. Service was friendly, and you can tell a lot of thought and care goes into their products from start to finish. I will definitely be revisiting and have already started spreading the word about this new local gem.

$20 for a 1/4lb burger that was extremely overcooked and dry as the sand the food truck was sitting…read moreon and had an offputting taste. Frys tasted good but were soggy and not fully cooked. I waited almost 40minutes for this.

The food, the service, and the ambiance were a total vibe. We loved it and we wish we lived here…read moreso we could eat their food everyday. The staff is so friendly and the food is made to order. Another customer at the next table said PKK's jazz night and menu are amazing! Delish!

Everything is made fresh so it may take a while. Staff was…read morealright. Fried chicken and sides were all great. They were out of fried okra and cabbage which was a bummer. Cornbread is good but a little too sweet for me.

After a work trip, we decided to stop by Smolick's Smokehouse after hearing good things about their…read morebarbecue. First impression--the place is big, with plenty of seating. When you walk in, there's a clear line leading up to the register, with menus posted along the way and a large menu board up front, which makes ordering pretty easy. They offer a wide variety of options. The day we went, they had a chopped beef sandwich combo with a drink and a side for around $10, which felt like a solid deal. For my sides, I tried the mashed potatoes, potato salad, creamed corn, and okra. The okra was a standout--fresh, crispy, and really well done. The potato salad was also very good and worth getting. The creamed corn was something I hadn't had before--it included bacon and had a really unique flavor. It might not be for everyone, but I personally couldn't stop eating it, so I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. As for the chopped beef sandwich, it wasn't my favorite. It was a bit dry, even after adding extra barbecue sauce, and I didn't find it especially flavorful. That said, others in my group actually thought it leaned on the sweeter side, so your experience may vary. One thing that really stood out was the service. The staff was super friendly, patient, and happy to answer questions and help with recommendations. Overall, I'd say it's worth stopping by if you're in the area. If you're up for comparing, there's another barbecue spot a few miles down the road--Choke Canyon--that I've also enjoyed, especially for their sandwiches. Makes for a fun side-by-side if you're a BBQ fan.

Super nice staff. Design is exactly what you'd expect of a Texas BBQ place. Lots of fun stuff to…read morelook at on the walls and displayed in the rafters. Pretty expensive but you definitely get 2 meals worth of food. Good food too! I like all the available options for sides.

What a hidden GEM! Good food in a very casual atmosphere. Wonderful place to take the family!read more

Disappointing. Ordered BLT CLUB. Skimpy. The service was good. The atmosphere was pleasant but we…read morepicked up to-go. Food was sad.

Stopped by to get takeout, the inside is very Texan and cute. Smelled delicious in there. I ordered…read morethe patty melt and sweet potato fries, along with a sweet tea. That burger was HUGE and came with all the fixin's. Juicy and delicious!

I had the grilled chicken salad. When it came out I was immediately impressed. This thing was huge…read more The staff was very friendly and attentive. The place was well decorated for not being a stand alone restaurant. Was here for work but if I was coming back through and was hungry I would definitely stop back in.