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.

After searching online for places with strong ratings (4.5 stars or higher), we decided to try…read moreGuajillos. Unfortunately, our experience didn't match the reviews. I'm not a professional food critic, but I do know seasoning, regional Mexican flavors, and what well‑prepared food should taste like -- and this just wasn't it for us. The restaurant didn't feel well-kept, and it appeared that only one server and one cook were working, plus we and another couple were the only ones there. We were served chips and salsa to start. The salsa, a taquera‑style orange sauce, was actually the best part of the meal. The chips, however, were extremely hard, not fresh, and definitely not warm. They looked house‑made, but whatever they were fried in made them almost inedible. I ordered the ribeye street tacos, and the steak was overcooked, had an odd taste, and wasn't enjoyable. I asked for extra cilantro and onions, which didn't happen, and the chimichurri they brought out was basically oil with a few seasonings floating in it. I almost complimented the Dr Pepper because it had a unique sweetness -- until I realized why. The red glass had visible staining on the inside. When I wiped the rim with my napkin, it came off dirty. They also don't offer straws, so whatever residue was in that glass is what you end up drinking. Between the food quality, the cleanliness concerns, and the overall condition of the restaurant, this was a no for us. How this place has earned such high mentions is honestly beyond me.

It felt like I was in Mexico restaurant, the decoration and music and staffs and the food, the food…read morewas amazing. Real Mexican food compare to other Mexican restaurants like pinto beans they don't get out real shrimps and Guadalajara grill Mexican they add too much salt. Oh the drinks are good too!

Here for the 1st time , looks very nice decor. Waitress came and sat us right down…read more We ordered 2 drinks , after 15 min no drinks called waitress over and she said yeah it takes awhile. 5 min later drinks came out. I asked if food takes long she informed food is quicker then drinks ,hmmmm. After only waiting for food my wife's came out so we're waiting on mine now , I told my wife to start eating before it gets cold. I called the waitress over & she said I'm checking on it 5 min later mine came out . As far as food goes my shrimp was very good my wife's chicken breast was paper thin . Not sure if we will give it another try or not

Just pulled into town this Friday evening and decided on a seafood dinner…read more We were greeted by the most friendly waitress and seated quickly. (4of us) We all had cocktails and I got the drink of the day - home run. The other 3 got seafood , shrimp, cod fish and chips ect and all were good. I got the burger which was very good also After dinner we sat outside at this bar and had a few more cocktails - good nite on the island.

Let me start with something positive. Our server was very sweet and friendly…read more The silverware was not clean, and had to be replaced. The steak knife was so dull; all it did was tear the meat. My husband's 14 ounce ribeye steak included 5 ounces of fat. My coconut shrimp was burnt. I ate some of it but mentioned it to the server who said she would report it to the kitchen. I didn't expect a refund or replacement because I had eaten my fill, but a visit from the manager would have been nice. We tipped our server well, but we will not be returning.

Great food, service, and atmosphere! The margaritas are delicious and they have the most amazing…read morearray of deserts and pastries. Margaritas get you drunk and the tex-méx food gets you full. Great place to eat if you want to support a lovely family-owned business!

I have been coming here since it opened and never had anything negative to say. Food has always…read morebeen good and I understand people have bad days but it's not the customers fault the wait staff didn't communicate to the kitchen on how the order was taken. Walked in and placed an order to go. I heard them talking in the kitchen that the order was a to go order and not a done in. A few words were spoken and I was handed my order I paid and left. They literally took my order and flipped it upside down in a to go plate. Very unprofessional and very disappointed. Take it for what it is I will not be going back no matter how good the food is.

The food was great, the service was great, and the portion sizes are more than generous. I enjoyed…read moretheir margarita specials. The price was more than what I was expecting based on the menu, but for the amount of food, it was still a good price.

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.

Ay Maria is a notch above the average for sure. Most of the TexMex joints in CC taste like the…read morenext with little difference. The ingredients and recipes equal a better taste experience. It's just better in flavor, preparation and presentation. I had the Maria Combo and the only thing I'd suggest different would be to take just to back the spiciness a little in the chicken flautas. Excellent quality food and the service was on point. Such an wonderful experience.

Ay Maria is a new taqueria located off of Kostoryz between Gollihar and S. Staples. It's a welcome…read moreaddition to this part of town and Corpus in general. I've been here several times since they opened, and honestly cannot find anything to complain about. Food is well above average and at a reasonable cost. The décor and atmosphere are festive, to say the least. And so far the service has been really good. One menu item I feel worth elaborating on is their Fajitas Tarascas. For those that don't know, Fajitas Tarascas is either a chicken or beef fajitas topped with a poblano cream sauce. Their version of this dish is one of the best I've had, with the sauce being almost perfect flavor and texture, IMO. Definitely worth giving this place a shot if you're in the area!

We really enjoyed our meal at El Jalisco Grill- we were hungry from a road trip but the happy hour…read moremargaritas just hit right (all day happy hours on Tuesdays/Thursdays with $4 margaritas). Complimentary public parking lot. The service was great and the food was yummy! We got the street tacos - (2) el pastor, (3) asada and the taco salad. We really enjoyed it! The chips and salsa were great as well! Definitely recommend!

Great Tex Mex flavors. Had the chicken and beef fajitas. What made this flavorful was the use of…read morequeso as the base, mixed with the juices of the meat. Great margaritas and friendly service. They also have a drive through.

Our first time in Corpus Christi and if you're looking for some great food and customer service…read moreFridas Restaurant is the absolute best place to eat. Ask for Clara she is the sweetest and most helpful. This is our favorite away from home place. The food and price is worth every penny!

I chose this quaint downtown Mexican eatery for my bday lunch and it did not disappoint! I had the…read moreCamarones a la Diabla and it was super delicious and super spicy! This spot is super quaint and all the clientele were upscale. The chilé con queso was really good. I will be back! The service and atmosphere were very nice. Well done Fridas!