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Mahi Nic
99/100 (981 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
American
Fast Food
Mexican
Bar
Seafood
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Fish Sandwich
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Fish
Burger
Hamburgers
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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Lunch
Mid-range
"Tell you what BEST MAHI MAHI sandwich I’ve eaten. This a must try so when you go to south padre island you need to put it on your plans ..Great..."
Tony Barrientos
"Eating next to the water to watch the sunset was the perfect way to start the weekend! We really enjoyed the Mahi sandwich (of course), but..."
Michelle Cordoba Kissee
"Just tried for first time! Loved it! Their fries are amazing, hubby loved the blackened chicken sandwich, granddaughter loved hot dog, and daughter..."
Sara Walton Steele
"Best Mahi Sandwich anywhere ! And the Fries Are to die for..."
Luis Ferral
"Finally got to try the Mahi Nate’s and the Mahi Sandwich and it was delicious! Love the side sauce and Cole Slaw.....and the fries were amazing..."
Courtney Brooks Vann Solis
"Awesome fish..."
Mandy Price Daniels
"Seafood with Chef Pauls technique and seasoning in cast iron and the biggest French fry in..."
Nathan Pesci
"This place is absolutely DELICIOUS!! We had the Chef burger, blackened chicken sandwich, Fish tacos, Nate dog, fish sandwich, and shrimp nachos (not..."
RL Cerda
"Amazing tasting dishes mixed with boardwalk views is a GREAT combination!! Enjoy a classic shrimp po boy or a new twist on loaded fries with BBQ..."
OwnWithOmar
"Found out about this place from the show The Texas Bucket List. Nic & his wife are the sweetest people. The food was delicious. The fries are huge...."
April K. Cortez
"Such a great spot on the docks. Great food all around! Love the Mahi Mahi tacos, the giant hand cut fries are delicious and they have the best..."
Julia Deaton
"What a gem on South Padre Island! I love the mom & pop/island feel of this place. It’s all outdoor seating but they have fans which helped combat..."
JC
"The burgers are excellent. The big chief is a reasonable order if you're hungry. Coleslaw was delicious. Awesome views of the sunset on the..."
Ben Reddaway
"Absolutely delicious! We ordered the 8mile burger the mahi tacos and bbq pulled pork burger and they were all delicious. Great environment absolutely..."
Paris Medina
"A must-try if you're visiting South Padre Island (SPI)! We got the Mahi and Shrimp Tacos. Both were good but would highly recommend getting the Mahi..."
Linh Nguyen
"I’ve been to SPI lots of times, but today I explored in a new area and found this island favorite! I can see why the locals come here! The food:..."
Lynn Reichl
"great food. the giant handset fries are really big, delicious 😋. I had the Mahi tacos. They were also very tasty. lightly blackened Mahi with..."
Ruby Mendez
Barry's Beach Bar
87/100 (96 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast food
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Tacos
Fast food
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Easily the best taco place on Padre maybe even in south Texas. Come here and try their Fried chicken tacos. And thanks Jojo for being so nice to..."
Malcolm Shyne
"Jojo was a great server and also very cute. Great time. 100/10 would..."
Skyler Miller
"Julissa, Fish and Shrimp Tacos where delicious and to die for. I had to go back and buy another shrimp..."
Michelle Henderson
"Hands down the best taco truck I’ve been to! I travel a lot and look for places like this, and wow, I was amazed! Customer service was absolutely..."
Jimmy McClenan
"Jojo was fantastic and she brightened up my day. 100% of the time all the time would..."
Austin Rinderer
"Best place to come too when you are feeling empty!! �� come see julissa she will hook it..."
Sheldon Lee
"Been eating here for days, awesome food. I love the bbq brisket taco, thnks..."
Tristan Arevalo
"Julissa was Awsome:) great service and the best food..."
Iliana Ramirez
"When you need something to eat (and drink too) this is the spot!!!! Julissa (staff) is awesome� #HBDay #SP..."
Jennifer Jones
"This place is so amazing and Jojo was so nice. If you are in the area, 100% check it..."
Michael Bender
"This place is great and really good prices Thanks..."
Gabriel Zuniga
"Good food. Jojo was a great help. Best tacos in south..."
Julia Le
"The food was great! Jo jo did amazing! Fast..."
Jason Jenny Loeschen
"Their food is really good especially the BBQ..."
Javier Isai Ramirez
"Best tacos I’ve had in my entire life. Incredible. Jojo helped us out and gave us..."
Ben Knapp
"The fajita taco and shrimp taco were tasty and freshly made. My husband needed a snack and these tacos did the trick. We were the only people there,..."
R. D.
"My friends and I come here almost every monday. Very relaxed atmosphere, the staff have always been really friendly, Monday afternoons there is..."
collin chinn
"Great outside deck and bar. Happy hour Margaritas were good. We came back on May 19 , 2023. We ordered fish and shrimp 🦐. Onion rings, and a..."
Eva Martinez
"Friendly staff, reasonable prices for food that being prepared for you as you placed your order. Johnny just started but we really like his ..."
Serghei Medushevski
"Great place to enjoy a snack and drink while enjoying the ocean view. Definitely need more signs to direct you from the Hilton parking lot to..."
Stephanie Hovland
"1st timers very nice atmosphere beautiful place we had drinks & snacks wings w/onions ring & fries delicious..."
Dianne Gutierrez
"First time seeing this since we were last here in October 2019. This is a great addition to the area. I pretty much sat down here everyday and took..."
S Bean
"Great place to relax and listen to music. I wish they had a better system for their food. They set it on the side but no one gives it to you when you..."
Kevin Dens
"We were going to Clayton's, but the music was too loud so we decided to try Barry's. Boy am I glad we did it is a gem. The food, service and drinks..."
Kim Brady
"Great food by the beach. Kids love the pizza I enjoyed the shrimp taco. Great atmosphere and had good..."
R F
"Drinks were great and the customer service was amazing. Easy to slide down to the beach with my drinks...."
Tara Mustafa
"Honestly… Most of the food on SPI is kind of run off the mill and touristy. I expected much more diversity and flavor. But Barry’s has the best..."
Matt Kargas
"Food was pretty good, good priced, and the bartenders were constantly checking..."
Thunder50thousand
"Cool place to hang by the..."
Tammy Gadouas
Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
85/100 (3673 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Toasts
Crab
Omelette
Chicken And Waffles
Tapas
Waffles
Fish Taco
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Tacos
Biscuits and gravy
Cakes
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Tortillas
Pancakes
Fajitas
Eggs Benedict
Meatloaf
French Toast
Salad
Sit down
American
Healthy
Café
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best food on South Padre Island! I have been gluten free for over 5 years! This is truly the best breakfast I have had in that time. The only tough..."
Beth Schultz
"Best local cafe on the island!! Our server Steven was friendly, attentive and informative on the locally roasted coffee and breakfast menu!! We love..."
Patricia Tamayo
"The food was delicious and the waiter was very attentive. It's a great place to go for lunch. We are definitely coming..."
Joanna Franco
"I just think it’s s great place to go eat the food is awesome and my favorite are the breakfast tacos!! Highly..."
Martha Flores
"Chicken n waffles was amazing! Highly recommend if you’re ant a good breakfast while staying at the island stop by the Grapevine..."
Louie Betancourt
"Been going for years. Same great food, service, atmosphere, and background 'beach' music! We also recommend the Island coffee there. We brought..."
Cesar Gonzalez
"Best breakfast and coffee on the island ! Not to mention the best customer service too..."
Sandra Villarreal Moya
"This is the 2nd time we’ve eaten here after church. The food was great and the prices reasonable. The service was also..."
Randy Braden
"Love this place! I had their breakfast taco and it was huuuuge and very yummy!..."
Erika Effinger
"Grapevine's dining scene hit all the right notes during my recent visit to a gem of a restaurant. The hamburger was a flavor-packed delight – a..."
roy ninte
"We came on a rainy Sunday morning and it was busy, but still we got a table quickly. The coffee is home roasted and pressed. The espresso drinks and..."
Lora Schafer
"This place was close to our rental so thought it would be easy to try. All 3 of us said we are going back tomorrow. The French toast cinnamon roll..."
Michelle Behne
"Been here a few times, always tried something different. Arrived about 1145 on a Friday. Place wasn't completely full but not far off. Our server was..."
Kurt McCullough
"This place is AMAZING. My husband has a gluten intolerance and our waitress made sure to point-out all of the items that he could have that were..."
Tabatha Miller
"Enjoyed our brunch at Grapevine Cafe! Sat at the bar and bypassed much of the wait they originally gave us and it was fun seeing how hard the staff..."
April Mangum
"We had a really great experience at the Grapevine Cafe. We were SO glad to find something gluten-free for our one son who has an intolerance. GF..."
Lisa Zuniga
"Really great spot for breakfast or lunch. Very good selection of food. Their beverage bar has some really good drinks. The cucumber melon water was..."
Lorenzo R. C
"This place is super cute and the staff was very friendly but the food was super bland. I ordered French toast and it was not my favorite. My husband..."
Allie Hudson
"This place is truly our fav cafe of all cafe’s!! 😎 Amazing choices with bursting flavors. Service is always on point as well! Our first and last..."
Pedro Ochoa (Pete)
"If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would! Our server Kim started out our experience excellent! She knew everything we needed to know to help..."
Cindy Pride
"Everything about this place was amazing! We had Thai Coffee, Oatmeal pie cookies, hard cucumber cocktails, lobster Benedict, Carnitas Benedict, and..."
natalia murillo
"excellent coffee place, cold brew and house coffee were on point. I received two different answers on the food order though 😕. It was a fairly..."
Hon Lam
"Ordered a hot "salted caramel latte macchiato" (yes that's what it is called) to go and it was absolutely delicious! The staff were friendly and..."
Amanda Morris
"Stumbled onto this great place for breakfast! Started with an amazing oat milk latte! Yum! The food was excellent and the service as well. Staff was..."
Shari Jones
"We asked a local where did he recommend for breakfast and he instantly suggested this place! The food was amazing and being a coffee drinker they..."
Loraina Camacho
"Love good coffee? Bonus points for good food to go with it? Roasted onsite, the coffee still has its natural oils, making for a decadent cup of joe...."
Sara Schmidt
"Excellent! They serve breakfast all day, in case you sleep in. There was no wait for us to be seated. Jehu promptly came to get our order, and he was..."
Janet Saucedo
Chillito Pikin
82/100 (1286 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Queso
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Loved this placed. We didn't know where to go get a quick, not expessive but good fish place....so I start praying, "Lord take us to the most perfect..."
Michael N Virginia Harwell
"We were there the first of April for my mother's funeral. Afterwards we went down to South Padre Island. Looked up for a good Mexican restaurant, and..."
Andy Ricker
"The service was great! The owners and staff were friendly and kind... mom and pop style! The environment was relaxed and easy going with a Mexican..."
Aissa Rodriguez
"One of the best authentic Mexican foods I've had in a long time. Chicken casadias were wonderfully filling topped with avacado and dipped in their..."
Patricia Phillips
"This is rapidly turning into this vegetarian's favorite lunch spot. They make these grilled veggie tacos, flautas, empanadas and chalupas that are..."
Lucinda Wierenga
"If you are at SPI you have to come to Chilito Pikin restaurant!!!! The best place at the..."
Maryseh Wong
"Awesome food & great staff! You have to try their monster..."
Terrie Bo Berrie
"This is the best Mexican place on the island, and absolutely the best place to get salsa. Don't sell yourself short with Mexican food from anywhere..."
Joshua Triplet
"Great service, authentic Mexican menu and food! We watched the boxes come in and it looked like they were from Mexico so kudos for staying..."
Renee M Scepanski
"All you can eat fish and fries are amazing!!! Also very friendly and fast service. Cannot wait to go..."
Janie Rodea
"Great food and nice staff! The tacos were delicious..."
Josie Amaya
"We ate here 3 times during our visit! This place is authentic and AMAZING. Love, love, love this..."
Jennifer Borsos
"Foot was awesome and the prices were very reasonable, highly..."
Michael Jason Hall
"Real good food. Staff cares. I saw this on SPI On the menu Facebook page. Lot of great comments. I'll be back..."
Cyd Shea
"Just had the best food experience at Chilitto Pikin! Every dish that came out was better than the last, and the first was fantastic! Ordered the..."
Susan P
"Delicious food and great experience with service that makes you feel right at home and welcome. Food comes out quickly and they are very generous..."
Amanda Aguirre
"The owners were amazing and the food was delicious and..."
Luis C
"Overall great food here, definitely recommend eating here. The meat is very flavorful and everything was fresh. I will say the beans and rice needed..."
Veronica Lozano
"Delicious food!! I had the torta my husband the fish plate and sister in law fajita tacos!! Everything was super good and the workers are really..."
Jazmin Bravo
"Excellent service and food, employees are very attentive and friendly. My tacos were absolutely delicious! The place is small but very cozy and..."
Yeisa Rivera
"Really liked this place. Party of four and we all got something different and enjoyed it. I got the 5 pork tacos for about 5.99. My wife got the..."
Ian Deshotels
"Great place. Im definitely a new fan. Reasonably fast and great food ask for the chips and green salsa. I personally think it's the best Mexican food..."
Princeofdamic
"The customer service is outstanding and besides our waiter coming by several times also did the other two waitstaff. The food needs a little work...."
Pamela Allen
"Girlfriend and I were wanting to try Mexican and glad we came here. Generous portions and very tasty tacos. I also liked the sandia agua fresca..."
J. Mendoza
Lobo Del Mar Cafe
82/100 (1659 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
American
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Coconut Shrimp
Fish Taco
House Margarita
Tacos
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Nachos
Burger
Cheeseburger
Fish
Lobo Burger
Cocktails
Shrimp
blt
Scampi
Shrimp and Grits
seafood platter
Seafood chowder
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Huevos Rancheros
Fish or Shrimp Tacos
Salad
Shrimp Sampler
Beer Battered Shrimp
Calamari
House-Made Ceviche
Chowder
Loboviche
American
Seafood
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Oct. 2023 New sign is up. 🙃 Upon entering, the sign states that you may seat yourself. We were greeted right away with a friendly smile and were..."
Janet Saucedo
"Love this place! Spent a week in Padre and not only did a lot of the activities they offer, but the food and atmosphere were amazing. Susie was so..."
Sarah Cataldo
"We live in Edinburg and every time we’ve visited Padre Island we’ve not liked the restaurant or venue. Around 11am today 8/27/2023 my 74th..."
James King
"Love this place. Saw the reviews and de idea to give it a shot. We were not disappointed. The food menu was awesome, orange juice is normal size, not..."
Rick Cockram
"The food was excellent, the show was phenomenal but the service left a lot to be desired. Ignored a lot and noticed the locals were catered to but..."
Sheilah Fleckenstein
"Went in for a light meal, wanting a nice view. Sun was pretty intense. They easily moved us to a bigger table that had more shade. Kudos to the..."
Melba Langley
"Best restaurant ever!!! First of all, awesome location on the bay. Next, it's pro-Trump and proud to admit it. Love seeing the patriotism! They had..."
Jordan Cook
"We went bay fishing Saturday morning and then the restaurant took our cleaned fish and made them into fish tacos for us. They were amazing! So good...."
Amanda
"Usually have live music, is located on the bayside so there is a beautiful view. Summers are hot so eating during the day is kinda rough. Food is..."
rolando gonzalez
"I went here with a friend for lunch one afternoon, the location was not very busy which benefited us. Our server was amazing, she had great customer..."
Rachel Medrano
Tequila Sunset
80/100 (1870 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Mexican
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Mid-range
"Surprisingly great band for a Tuesday night! Good drinks, taco truck has killer spicy shrimp tacos. Great view on the..."
Garry Shirley
"The drinks were large for the price but a little week on the alcohol 🍷.The live band played good 80s music and mix. The staff was nice plenty off..."
Maria Noguez
"Excellent band 5-8pm good drinks and food trucks on the street great steak tacos staff were very polite..."
Tamara Ethel Miller
"Awesome place to hang out after the ‘Sunset’ lol, the live band was rocking, the people and atmosphere where..."
Donald Thomas
"I go there at least once a week. great live music, good drink prices and I can bring my own..."
Holly Martin
"Perfect spot to take a date and have great time and conversation without having to worry about music being to..."
Grizz Crane
"Fun place! Live music! Great view! The drinks are tasty! Love this..."
Christi Romero
"Awesome place! Loved the live music and great..."
Kris Janssen
"Tequila is not only the best outdoor bar in padre, it also dubs as the best spot to get a great drink while watching the sunset. I would suggest..."
Eric Banks
"Always have an amazing time here. I love the music and the bay..."
Kristi Holden
"Loved the band Red Velvet!! I went for the first time and I had a..."
Marylou Gonzalez
"Awesome place, great live music. Highly recommend if your in the..."
Charlie Garcia
"Mmmm love this place. I recommend it badly. My hubby and I had so much..."
Judy Rs
"Amazing bartenders and staff. Love the..."
Stevenn Len Yaalon Langston
"We had a great time at TS! We got there early so there wasn't a big crowd and got a good table, close to the stage. By the time we left, the place..."
Erin Ferguson Pickens
"This was our Thursday night place with chuck and earl and..."
Linda Haynes
"We always love coming to Tequila Sunset, enjoyed happy hour and for the first time finally got a chance to see Taylor Nicole Carpenter since living..."
Karen Suits Gill
"My friend and I went for drinks and got some food when we left. This place has the best atmosphere if your looking to hang out and talk with friends..."
Kelly McTiernan
"Great place to relax and enjoy the sunset, some good food, good drinks, live music and people watching! Went here the last two times that we went to..."
Dale Carey
"Drinks are great, worth the price. Food is great as well very delicious can’t complain. I was sort of iffy having the grilled chicken sandwich..."
stephanie salinas
"Nice, laid-back, open-air bar overlooking the bay. We stopped by for some beers and sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive. The beer was..."
ROEL MONCIVAIS
"Drinks were amazing as usual and the food wasn't too bad either. Really nice view overlooking the bay. Definitely going..."
Chris Beisert
"Live Music, dance floor, if you want to get down. The musicians would sing Happy Birthday to patrons on request. That was cool. The restaurant was..."
Floriza Martinez
"Cool place. The view is amaizing They have a life music..."
LaLatina EVERYWHERE
"It's a busy place (especially at night) so expect a little bit of a wait. I definitely recommend the basket of fish, not an overpowering fishy taste,..."
Erik Rodriguez
"Food was really good, the fries were bomb. I got the loaded fries but they didn’t use melted nacho cheese so when I would grab a fry the cheese..."
Shelle M
"This place was amazing! We sat on the deck/patio overlooking the ocean. It was stunning! The music was great! A lot of people dancing... very..."
Carrie Kane
"Everything was great. Try the whammy. We went on a Friday night, they started fireworks around 9:15 which was..."
LaShawnda Hartford
"We had a fantastic lunch. Sat outside. Perfect day. Our server was great and food very good. Good portions. We didn't leave..."
Karen Valenza
"My husband and I visited for lunch. The view was nice, atmosphere relaxed and our waitress was friendly and attentive. Had a couple of really good..."
Teresa Watson
"Update Dec. 2023. A wonderful time watching the lighted boat parade. Great margaritas and highly recommend the Baja Chicken Wrap. Good music, cold..."
Vicky Miller
"Great food, friendly waitress. Definitely going again next trip to..."
Tiffany Lu
"As you may already know Tequila Sunset has the best views for an amazing sunset! The food and drinks are also great !! Plus live music, you can't go..."
Norma Gomez
"Loved it so much we ate and drank here twice in our 3 day trip! The Tampico shrimp cocktail and tuna tacos were absolutely amazing! Others in our..."
R/S Brady
"We went for a quick bite while on the beach. The food was good, quick service, and easy access to the..."
Leoandre Gardner
Cap'n Roy's
79/100 (2501 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Mexican
American
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Ceviche
Salad
Queso
Crab
Po' Boys
Oyster
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Calamares
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sandwiches
Tacos
Burger
Seafood Platters
French Fries
Surf And Turf
Shrimp
Burrito
Beef
Tortillas
Fajitas
Fried shrimp
Pasta
Sit down
Mexican
American
Drive Thru
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Located near the old mall area of the island, this hole in the wall place has some great options for everyone in the family no matter what you..."
Ruben Perez III
"First-time visit to this small but family-oriented restaurant located on the main Boulevard. Although the interior is somewhat typical of Island..."
Robert Bernal
"The staff is really friendly, which is always a plus. We got the Monday seafood platter special. It's such a great deal! Our daughter got the child's..."
Lucy Martinez
"First time here and we will definitely be coming back! The drive thru took about 10 minutes of waiting which is not bad because our food came out..."
Nikki Lopez
"Love signature shrimp dish!! Casual place right on main drive of SPI. Small with good parking for size of the place (near laser car wash). Friendly..."
Island Judy
"Really good seafood. As a girl from Nebraska who only had fish sticks on Friday growing up, I had finally found that I love fish in Alaska. Only..."
Theresa Gabriel
"The food was delicious. The service was great. The food deserves 5 stars. The restaurant and bathrooms where clean. We will be coming..."
Monique Washington
"Loved the food and the atmosphere! The food is very good and cost effective. The staff is very accommodating and attentive, as you have multiple..."
John Bright
"Cap'n Roy's is fantastic! Their shrimp nachos and stuffed jalapeño are phenomenal. There is a delicious blend of cheeses on the nachos that go with..."
Jessica Wilson
"The food was great especially for the price. Wait staff was polite and friendly. The environment was perfect for the island and very inviting. We..."
Transformation Techs
"Fast friendly service with flavor on par with a high dollar eatery. The seafood platter grilled had red fish, shrimp and fried oysters. The..."
Charlotte Winsett
"They have the best French fries I’ve ever tasted. Foods are great! Come hungry. Serving is huge at a reasonable price. We came back the next day..."
Cathy Cumento
"Fun and fantastic for the whole family. Best service I've had on the island so far, great food, good prices, and reel nice..."
Jailkin
"Loved the food.. fish tacos very tasty and fresh.. my husband loved the camaronitas. The beans were delicious. Staff very friendly and..."
Yenny Goez-Rivillas
"Enjoyed our visit there. We were returning home from vacation and stopped in. Food was quite tasty and the staff was very friendly. Price definitely..."
Mary Fry
Senor Donkey
79/100 (3559 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Fried shrimp
Ceviche
Salad
Queso
Oyster
Fish
Tapas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Decent choices for vegetarian food. Service is good but the ambience could be better. It feels a little weird when an orchestra player comes and asks..."
Tejash Patel
"Genuine authentic Mexican food. I had the beef tacos. They were devine! The beef was the best i had tasted since we slaughtered our own cow. She was..."
Joseph Wimsatt (Joey)
"Simply taste of south, i mean south Texas. Nice family environment and awesome food and service. I ordered item that is not in the menu, Yet. It was..."
Griffin Latif
"If you are looking for authentic, delicious, tasty Mexican food, this is the place to go. The food is absolutely delicious and the customer service..."
Jenee Ingalls
"Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night and had their steak fajitas for two. Good size portion. Enough for two plus a helping to take for lunch the..."
Di Leigh
"I am ecstatic with the service of Senor Donkey. I had my wedding reception in the patio area and was overwhelmed with how wonderful everything came..."
Veronica F
"Fast & friendly service. Great food at a reasonable price. Family restaurant with fun decor, but certainly didn't feel out of place eating..."
Simon Taylor
"The food was delicious! I especially liked the Mexican corn. I do wish the children’s menu was a bit more robust but my kids still really enjoyed..."
hunter clyde
"Food was very good and our waitress was very friendly. They even sang happy birthday to my grandson and..."
Cynthia Fernandez
"We had ordered the jalapeño poppers they were very good and ordered roasted chicken and all the other food we ordered was excellent. The green hot..."
Tricia Reyes
"This was a fun Mexican restaurant to try. The food was absolutely amazing. Only complaint was that the waiter had a lewd shirt on. While I understand..."
Jordan Cook
"The food here was great, staff were amazing. I have no complaints really. All our orders came out correct, everything was hot and tasted..."
kaylee
"Great food! I had half a chicken and ate it for 2 days! Only complaint was the server's native language was definitely Spanish and I had a hard time..."
Angie Bonnee
"Good food and service but always hot..."
Anthony Valdez
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
78/100 (1620 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Indian
International
Bar
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Nachos
French Toast
Toasts
Pasta
Alfredo
Salad
Omelette
Waffles
Juice & Smoothies
Cheesecake
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Tapas
Pesto
Tacos
Fish
Shrimp
Beef
Tortillas
Fajitas
Pancakes
Sit down
Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Sports bars
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow, this place rocks!! We came for dinner, and we were treated yo some very tasty food. The birria tacos were outstanding and highly we recommend...."
Lorenzo R. C
"A very nice lunch! Had the veggie quesadilla with side salad and I was very pleased with the quality of both. I also had sides of refried beans and..."
Pete Smith
"This is absolutely best place in town to eat quality food. It is reasonably priced. Staff is great. Employees are very friendly and hard working...."
Aalok Gautam
"It took a bit for a food because it was pretty busy, but other then that it was a very nice experience! Everything was such a vibe; our food, and..."
MilJC11
"A superb restaurant on the islands! Ambience ✅ Taste ✅ Courtesy ✅ Variety ✅ Proportion ✅ Great pricing ✅ I am a vegetarian and was half..."
Tanvi Gupta
"Good restaurant in general. Food is greasy. If you are not used to it, it can cause you to be sick to your stomach. Nice place. Friendly staff..."
Hugo Lara
"The food was hot, fresh, and super flavorful. Everything was delicious. Staff was very friendly and attentive. They also have the best chips ever! ..."
Aren Michelle
"This was an amazing dinner and service. Lyanna was amazing, and very helpful to help me decide on what I wanted to eat. We recommend this place to..."
Rafaela Lopez
"definitely go again!!! the bartender Elizabeth very attentive and friendly, excellent drinks by the way, the atmosphere very comfortable with DJ..."
Yolanda Figueroa
"Food was super delicious. I just felt my steak was a lil dry and not as juicy, but was still delicious. The mojito cocktail and the brownie ice-cream..."
mYstIK_
"Staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. Booth, table, bar, counter height table seating available. Good food available during breakfast, lunch and..."
Fabio Cabrera
"Cindy served us and was cheerful and prompt with our order. I ordered the protein bowl with mushrooms, and it was delicious. She checked on us..."
Tricia Hepler
"Amazing food. We got the ultimate fajitas and were not disappointed! Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great and we didn't wait..."
Tina Goodner
"Got appetizers and they were pretty good. Drinks were also pretty good, nothing to write home about. Service was relatively attentive, but it was a..."
LoneWolfBabe
"The server Julissa made sure that we got the best service. She was very approachable and recommended the best that the restaurant could offer. She..."
Rainnier Baking
"The first night I had the smokehouse fajitas, and they were wonderful. The second night, OMG, Eddie started me with the makers margarita, then after..."
Tom How
Tom & Jerry's Beach Club Bar & Grill
71/100 (3380 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Mexican
Pub
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fried shrimp
Alfredo
Pasta
Cobb Salad
Salad
Chicken fried steak
Wings
Fish
Mac and cheese
Oyster
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Fajitas
Shrimp
Nachos
Beef
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"The food was great and the service from the waitress was the best of any place we went on the island. Told the waitress, Suzy, we were on the island..."
Neil Sample
"The atmosphere was incredible! The staff was amazing! I felt as if I was having a fresh from home cooked meal! The home made special sauce was..."
Tiffany Galicia
"Hands down best food on the island! Fantastic service friendly staff. I worked in the hospitality business for 20 years and believe me if you're an..."
Chris Gretz
"Tom and Jerry's was amazing. The food, staff and atmosphere was the best by far. We never had to ask for a refill on our drinks and if we had to ask..."
Cheri Kim
"Great atmosphere, authentic food, and friendly staff. Couldn’t be any..."
Alfonso P Garza
"Absolutely fabulous place to eat. The food is really really good. Oh and our waitress Suzy was simply amazing. Wonderful service all the way..."
Lynn Campbell
"This Family owned business is a perfect example of the motivation of which ALL businesses should aspire to operate. The mindset behind why they are..."
James Burns
"Great service and great food.lucky for me when i went with my family there was no wait time at all.. and the food is to die for! Definitely going..."
Contreras Judy
"We had the Cobb salad, Reynosa tacos and the shrimp BLT. The food was outstanding and our server was attentive and friendly. I love the ambiance so I..."
Jim L Pax
"It was a great place to have lunch. It has great food and great..."
Jesse Johns
"Went first to Blackbeards first with a large group of 24 and had a terrible experience. Went to Tom and Jerry's and they handled us like pros. Great..."
Steven Dye
"Great food excellent service will go back next time for sure.. Highly recommend to my friends and family..."
Luis Martinez
"I had the Buffalo Chicken Sammich. Large piece of chicken, sauced just right with all the fixins. I opted for tater tots as my side and was not..."
Casey Kimbler
"We are a family if 5. 2 adults then 8,13,20 all boys. We loved this place. There was something for everyone. The service was amazing and so was the..."
Tyler Davis
"My wife and I were driving down the boulevard and saw Tom and Jerry’s restaurant parking lot full on a Tuesday evening. The place was busy and..."
KE Jeffries
"The appetizers and dessert were great, and the service was impeccable. Our friends ordered the patty melt and loved it. My only complaint was that..."
M H
"Food was warm and fast. Could have used a little more seasoning. Drinks were good. Waiter disappeared for a while when time to..."
Cody Harwell
"It's hard to go wrong with restaurants on the Island that withstand the test of time. T&Js is a cool, lowkey place with sizable helpings of food. Had..."
J B
"Food was amazing and delicious. I had Jerry’s Special Sizzler. The chicken was so delicious and moist and my Macaroni and cheese was like no other...."
Georgie Pina
"Food is good. Portions were very generous. Had the grilled chicken club with cheese and bacon. Fries were hot and fresh. Service was a bit slow to..."
Paul Gvra
"4 -4 for this awesome place! All 4 times I've been there when on vacation have been great experiences. Appetizers Great! Meal Great! Drinks..."
Juan Garcia
"Love this restaurant. Great for big parties. The food is good. And adult beverages are awesome. Family..."
beckie benavides
"Great food. Had the Tuesday special for $6, 3 tacos, rice, and beans. Very reasonable and very good. Will definitely go..."
Lisa Wells
"First time here. Wasn’t planning on it to be honest. Tried our other two regular places and they were closed. Ended up here based on in laws..."
Jgcr22
"There’s always one little appetizer that describes your entire experience at a restaurant. You know, first impressions? I would say if you like..."
Jordan Colt Allen
"Food was really good and so was the service. Went in on a Tuesday afternoon and got sat right away. Wife loved the civeche. Turkey club was real..."
DB TITO'S
"Food was great with big portions . Usually in touristy type places the food isn’t really that great . That’s not the story here . Food is great..."
Kat Fayeb
"We were told they had the best taco Tuesday 🌮. They were..."
Carol Guthrie
"They fixed us up with our catch from the day. Highly recommend this place. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and the pricing is..."
Jackie Welsh
"The restaurant is located right on the main drag and is easy to find, you can parking behind the building, dining during the week there usually..."
Roberto Silva
Parrot Eyes Restaurant Bar & Water Sports
71/100 (1436 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Mexican
Mexican
American
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Fajitas
Nachos
Burger
Fried shrimp
Alfredo
Ceviche
Shrimp
Queso
Shrimp Salad
Beef
Fish
Salad
Crab
Oyster
Crab Cake
Sit down
American
Seafood
Mexican
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Television
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Cannot beat this place for cooking your catch!! We love sitting outside and enjoying the views with refreshments of all kinds. Definitely..."
ChadsPride
"Service, Food and atmosphere was Great Have never had Fish Enchiladas with Cilantro cream sauce it was Awesome, Fajitas on skillet were on point and..."
Cristina Lopez
"Ordered for take out the Blackened Drum Nachos with Cilantro Lime sauce. They were very generous with the Drum and it was amazingly delicious. I..."
shannon mckeown
"This place was very cool. I won’t lie and say that the food was the best I’ve ever had, but it was certainly good. What really sets this place..."
Joe Thompson
"I came here on 5/8/21 with some friends for a snack. We had been to the beach and riding about the island a bit. This place has both restaurant and a..."
Zay McCullough
"The food here was Amazing 🤩 and came out hot and fresh! Pretty fast as well. Will definitely have to come again when I visit..."
Jarlicia Carter
"We came in hungry. Decent menu. My husband had a mushroom burger and beer. I had the fried fish platter with slaw. Devoured every bite. Our..."
Jilly B
"Had lunch here. Atmosphere was spectacular--parrot designs everywhere!! Food was great. Did some shopping in their gift..."
Diana Alcocer
"Although we didnt try the restaurant, we had an amazing first time parasailing experience!! The crew was incredibly nice and explained everything..."
Linda
"Food is really good. They have wild caught fresh fish. Lemanodes are not good. Margarita was best. Ambience was good . They have water sports near by..."
Kavi
"This restaurant had some pretty good food. The staff was friendly but a little incompetent. It was not very busy but we were told we would have to..."
Chris Miller (TheLATEat421)
"A good place to stop for some fish and fries! Nice patio seating and spacious indoor area. Clean and bright. Ideal for small families or groups of..."
Joshua Luna
Los Compadres
70/100 (276 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"You never know what to expect when a new restaurant opens. It’s either feast or famine. All I can say is wow, great food, great service, great..."
Jim Thornton
"The food was great. Thomas was a very good server. They have to get more employees but other than that it was worth us being..."
Linda Stiriz Kennimer
"Food was amazing. I had the enchiladas and I was really impressed. My cousin had the menudo and it was probably one of the best we have ever tasted...."
Adreana Garza
"We absolutely loved the food and the service was some of the best we have received on the island since we moved here in..."
Amanda Duke
"Excellent Food...Excellent Service!....This is the kind of restaurant that South Padre Island truly needed!....We all highly recommend..."
Memo Guajardo
"Good food went for lunch and breakfast the next day great service will definitely be..."
Sean Slovisky
"Excellent food! Very attentive and friendly staff! Reasonably..."
Maritza Pena Hoffman
"The best tacos I’ve ever had! The kids went crazy over their quesadillas and the baracho beams were delicious!!! We will be..."
Frankie Williams Bell
"Really good Mexican Food, lots of options to choose from and they always get it right. Taco Tuesday are the best $1 tacos you cant beat..."
Christian Hasbun
"Check this salsa out guys. The bistec meat and salsa very tasteful. I really liked the charro beans. I also recommend the taco pirata with queso..."
Dave Martinez
"Great food and excellent prices. I had the bistek ranchero and it was very tasteful. Definitely will be going..."
Joe Jimenez
"Food was very tasty and deliscious, service was great will definetly be..."
Joey Melchor
"Very good restaurant; my girlfriend took the chicken Quesadillas and me the Mexican plate and we were both very impressed by the quality of the meal,..."
jeff Larivee
"Great place to eat on the island. Very inexpensive compared to most places around the area. One thing to know is that do not have any seafood items..."
Mario Martinez
"Delicious food, great service and reasonable price! Will definitely visit..."
Cristina Brophy
"They are fairly new restaurant and still tweaking things. But the food was great and the prices too. Real mexican food with actual mexican flavor...."
Jose Trevino
"Lunch was so good yesterday that we came back today for breakfast! Really good food & service at very reasonable prices. And freshly made flour..."
Beverly Waak
"Great prices and nice portions. The waitresses were very pleasant. Wait time was a bit long. They haven't been open long. The veggies with fajitas..."
Alisa Aubrey
"I’m in serious disbelief about the other reviews. My seat was dirty and the tea might be instant but the food is soooo goooodddddd !!!!!! The..."
Tamara Franklin
"Best food on the island (period)along with the friendliest staff ! Prices are unbelievably reasonable . $6.00 daily specials along with breakfast..."
Bill Middleton
"Had lunch today at Los compadres Mexican restaurant. met up with a bunch of friends laid-back atmosphere it wasn't crowded for a Sunday. Got my meal..."
The Science Toolsmith
"The salsa was freshly made and was amazing...perfect flavor with a little spice! Party of six and everything came out great! Great service! We will..."
Roxanne Mujica
"Terrific authentic Mexican food. Fresh, made to order breakfast. Our Server Liz was so nice and attentive. We will be back for..."
Lisa Reed