Arrived at Aranda's Mexican Restaurant 609 Highway 35 North Rockport, TX 78382 at about 1;00 pm. One of our favorite places to dine in Rockport! Good food and great service ALWAYS! I highly recommend it! Having said that, I noticed something that upset me! I am a Military Veteran with 22 years of service, including serving on the Base Honor Guard representing the Air Force at the burial of a deceased Veteran. As a Vietnam Veteran and with many deployments under my belt, not much riles me! This display did! What I saw was the U.S. FLAG improperly displayed up against the wall. It appeared like someone had stapled the flag to the wall. Upon inspection, two sides of the Flag were being held to a piece of wood by Spring clips. The Flag might also have been touching the floor! But I discovered that it was touching the Base of the staff. Not good! It upset me. I called over the Manager, a very nice Lady who provides superb Customer Service. I explained my military background and mentioned that 3 Generations have served our Country. We are proud Americans who served America in many Wars and Conflicts. She was not aware of the Flag Display problem. She stated her Son was serving in the Air Force and that she would bring the Flag display up to higher Management. It's amazing to me that no one saw that, including me and my wife as we have dined here at least every few weeks. I pray the Display will be corrected properly. The U.S. Flag must hang freely and NOT touch anything, including the ground. If anyone is not sure about how to Display the Flag, ask the Boys Scouts or a WWII, Korea or Vietnam Veteran. My qualifications as an Expert and Experienced Food and Service Critic; I have over 65 years of Management Experience. I have a College Degree with a BS in Management and have been trained in two Culinary Schools, to include on the job training at other venues. I've managed full service as well as fast food restaurants and have had my own successful Catering business. As a Culinary Trainer, I have trained personnel on how to provide superb cuisine and sales and customer service. At the age of 78, I am now retired and enjoy being on the other side of the Apron. read more

Overpriced!!!! You WILL wait over 30 minutes for food ordered for a table of TWO. They will NOT apologize for the wait. They charge you for tortillas. They will charge you for water. They will charge you for cheese on your taco. They will give you ONE tortilla for a plate of fajitas. They will not come and check on you. They will not provide refills. They will be rude. They will not help you find an open table. They will overcharge you and literally laugh when you ask for assistance. And to top it off? The food was terrible!!!!! I will never go back. Jalisco is so much better read more

OK, we just left there. It's around I think maybe 12 o'clock but we were there around 11:30. We got menus and our drinks, but then the waitress never came back so we waited and waited and waited and then we decided to leave we told the cashier who looked to be the manager and he said nothing so I asked him you have nothing to say and he says no you are already mad so there's nothing I can say no apology. No, we're so sorry. Please come back and give us another try just pretty much please get out. read more

Arandas Mexican Grille - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

Did not appreciate any good food service here after driving 6 hours and just wanted a some good food. They had to substitute rice for fries because they didn't have "enough rice". We asked for plastic spoon twice never received it for my baby, we asked for charro beans and he gave use cold charro beans. We were very disappointed not sure why we had received such bad experience read more

Although it wasn't very busy, service was slow, slow, slow. Food was good. We all had tortas and they were cooked to perfection, to drink we had watermelon water and they were really good, not too sweet. If I'm in the area I would definitely eat here again. There interiors decor is cute, booths were made for a skinnier person. read more

Absolutely the worst service possible. The food was cold but tasted ok. The meal came out 55 minutes after we ordered. We watched several tables get served first. After speaking with waitress she just very loudly said it wasn't her fault and there was nothing she could do about anything. No accountability was taken By anyone. Don't waste your money nor your time. read more

I would give it zero stars if I could. The food is horrible , I ordered menudo and as soon as it arrived to the table my daughter said "it smells like poop" indeed it smelled like poop, besides that it had no flavor, this is not the first time I get this dish but it's the worst by far. My wife got caldo de res and again, it had a funky smell to it, have you ever smelled a wet cow? Well this caldo de res smelled exactly like that. My daughter got Texas shrimps which were not good either, but at least it wasn't as bad as the other two dishes. Anyway. Keep away from this place. It seemed to me there was only one waitress and even though the service was bad per se, it was not good either as she was overworked, waiting all the tables in the restaurant. read more

Chili Relleno Lunch special Al Carbon with Blanco sauce Get the Blanco sauce! Located right off the water with a view. Good food. Good service. Note the sign "We are not a fast food restaurant" ... which means expect to wait awhile while you're food is prepared I have a thing for Chili Relleno. I'll be back! read more

The food was really good but service was TERRIBLE. Waited like 20 minutes for them to take our order. If you don't mind that the food was good. read more

We sat at the bar excellent food quick service plenty of TVs to watch any sports game you want read more

Arandas Mexican Grille - Frozen Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

One of the best meals we had on a little trip down to Rockport! Blown away by the flavorful amazing food, incredibly generous portions, and unbeatable prices. 10/10 highly recommend. Very eager for a return trip just to enjoy their molcajete read more

Arandas Mexican Grille - Super molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

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Just left this restaurant and would not return or recommend. The waitress was so rude and condescending. Incredibly disappointing service here. Hire some better servers that actually care and want to provide good customer service. read more

Been here several times. Always consistently good whether breakfast or lunch. Love the Migas and the Chiliquilles for breakfast. Love the Chili Rellanos and the Bacon Chicken Salad. Loved the Fajitas. Great Charro Beans and green salsa. Margaritas are decent. Service has been from the same waitress several times. She is thorough and anticipates needs, but doesn't smile and is all business every time she waited on us. She is always there. They have busy weekend brunch times and early diners fill the place to capacity. Being on the water basically across the street, the restaurant is nice and fairly clean considering the building has taken some hurricane damages in the past. I recommend it for all ages and for any meal there. read more

A La Diabla sauce is delicious. Asada mini tacos were awesome. charro beans are real mexican charro beans!... husband had the Molcajete, very good!. Could use a little more sauce on it but still tasty. Large margaritas with tajin on the rim, worth it! Server let us be, we aren't needy. Accommodating (I asked for random sides) Ambiance is versatile, loved the country music they were playing but asked for Mexican Banda and they fulfilled that request. read more

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We ordered #9 on the breakfast menu. My son chose sausage. I chose bacon. The biscuit was pathetic looking. The gravy was ordinary. The hashbrowns had little flavor and the serving was about 1/3 what one would expect. The only thing special was he price. I had coffee. My son had water. The bill was $27. I won't be going back. read more

Food was cold when we got it, took forever for someone to come take our order,they never came back with the check or to check on us!! 1st and last time there!! read more

Margaritas were delicious, but the taco salad was like eating bean soup. Very runny. Husbands fish tacos were great. read more

Arandas Mexican Grille - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

Went for breakfast and we waited over 10 min to get menus even though we sat right by kitchen. Mupitle people walked in after us and was given menu's and drink orders. Would not recommend this restaurant. Poor customer service read more

We are winter Texans. We were going to this restaurant at least 2 times a week. Lunch, Supper etc. We were always treated well until our last visit. We were sitting at the bar having a drink and chips. Our bartender disappeared for a few minutes. She came back and told my husband that he didn't pay for his last meal. That was a week and a half ago. We have been here since then and nobody said a word. Bartender said it was her fault for not putting it on the bill but we still owe them for it. My husband paid in cash and we have no way to check what was paid for. I asked her to bring up the receipt. She said she could but the $22 for that meal will not be on there. So we have to trust what she says. The little weasel manager sat behind us at a table and never said a word. He's the one that put her up to this. My husband had left a healthy tip that same night and he always does. I couldn't believe this manager was so stupid to ruin good customers over $22. We paid the bill and will never return. The so called manager said this is the first time he's seen us since that nite. That's a lie. We had just been there in the afternoon two days prior and we had to go to the register to pay because no one brought us a bill. Guess who took our money that day!?!?! We learned a lesson about paying in cash and trusting the employees. read more

The decor is very subdued but nice. The tortilla chips were fresh and delicious. However, the food wasn't warm much less hot and there wasn't much flavor in it. We had a nice waitress. But the older lady waitress helping her out was curt and unfriendly. I wouldn't recommend this place much less come back. read more

Stopped here for lunch hoping to get some me authentic Mexican food--I'm in Texas! Flavorless food--so disappointing. The only good things were the salsa (spicy!) and the margarita. read more

Yum overload!! Friendly servers, great food, and ice-cold drinks are what you'll find here!! I'm so impressed at the quality of my lunch today. My server was so very friendly and the food was totally amazing! I love this place! read more

The food lacked authentic flavor or any flavor for that matter. The guacamole tasted like they used the pre-peeled avocados from HEB or Costco. They have a preservative in them that gives them a strange taste to me. The fish tacos were hands down the worst that I've ever had. They were absolutely terrible. My father had the shrimp brochette. The bacon was so burnt around the shrimp that it hurt our teeth to eat it. Then the shrimp inside was just like a rubber ball from being overcooked so bad. The charro beans and queso are about the only good things I tried. Server was attentive, place seemed pretty clean. read more

I went to get dinner after work tonight and I received horrible service. I sat down and was brought a menu and asked what I wanted to drink. I told the waitress what I wanted to drink and she left. I waited 20 minutes and the waitress still hadn't come back with my drink or to take my order. They sent over a waiter to take my order. They told him I ordered a water, so he brought me a water. I told him I didn't order a water and how long I had been sitting there waiting to order my food. He took my order. I asked him for the owner or manager and he said they were not there. I said whose in charge and he said no one. I didn't believe him. They still charged me full price for my food. I didn't go in there with the intention to try and get a discount, but when you are treated with horrible service, they need to accommodate. read more

The food was bad..service was rude..so many fly's..it was expensive..for what they give you ..I would not recommend this establishment

We were staying in Rockport TX the week of 19 July 203. Our family went to Arandas for breakfast on Friday of that week. Everyone had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant! The food and service were superb. We had our great-grandsons with us (2 and 5 years old), and they enjoyed the huge selection Arandas gave them. I had a hard time deciding what to eat since there were so many breakfast choices! I enjoyed every bit of my tacos and yes, they are big! We will definitely be back for breakfast or lunch next time we are in Rockport! You'll enjoy the food and atmosphere at this restaurant. Stop by the next time you're in Rockport TX. You really enjoy it! read more

Food was good but the enchiladas were a 3/10 and they also took a long time. But it was alright. It was also very clean and the inside was beautiful :) but they could be better if it wouldnt' take a long time read more

We went to their new location for the first time because we always loved their food and service in their old location. This was a big mistake. It took 35 minutes to get our simple breakfast. The lady took our order quickly then we didn't see her for 35 minutes. No refill on tea, no chips and salsa, no contact whatsoever. Finally our food came. It was good but by the time we got tortillas and hot sauce my breakfast was almost cold. Unless you have at least an hour or more to wait for scrambled eggs and an omelet, I would not suggest this restaurant. They quit serving breakfast at 10:30 on a Sunday. we noticed several families leaving because breakfast wasn't served. in a costal town where hotel where check out is 11, you would think they would serve breakfast longer. read more

This wasn't packed, and had amazing food. Everyone working was awesome. I enjoyed everything around me, and the food came fast. Also they gave a lot of enjoyable food to feast on. The ambiance was very nice, with tvs and fun chairs! I would definitely recommend this place, 10/10. read more

The owner took my order in the drive-thru: a pound a baraqoa. It came with 6 steamed corn tortillas, cilantro, onions and 6 green and red hot sauces. It made me remember Sunday's in San Antonio. I usually dine in and sit near a view of the water. This place is busy in the mornings. They have a great menu. And they serve awesome margaritas!! It's a great place to go with friends. They keep the coffee coming! I love that!! Everyone is very friendly too!! Come see what it's all about at Arandas in Rockport Texas. read more

Arandas Mexican Grille - Arandas Restaurant on Little Bay, off Hwy 35. I used to dine in and get a view by the water. Today I went through the drive-thru. - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

The day I went the were short staffed...But that did not stop them from having great service and the food was AMAZING the chefs are great would come back any time.Would also recommend to anyone who is open to try it. read more

This is my favorite place here in Rockport! Always generous servings & oh so yummy!! Great service & although they have signs stating this is not fast food, our food always comes out very quickly! Highly recommend! read more

everything's great food service and the atmosphere the best in Rockport, Texas. I would definitely come back.

Ordered the mixed fajita lunch plate. With water it was less than $10. Did not come with onions and bell peppers which were available at an extra charge. ( kind of out of the ordinary). This plate did not include lettuce or guacamole which is usually included at most other places. Chips were like something you would get from a bag in the grocery store. Salsa was flavorful and not too hot. Food was ok, nothing out of the ordinary. Owner or manager was going around the tables checking on customers and food orders. My order came out really fast, making me think it was pre-cooked. Overall I would say it was good for the price but nothing to memorable. read more

Arandas Mexican Grille - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

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It is okay, but not my favorite Mexican restaurant. I do not like their rice. It is like it came out a package & no flavor to it at all. It is always crowded, so I guess most people like it. read more

Food was good the ambiance was quiet but the waitstaff was not very good. Got there and waited for a long while. A couple came and sat right behind us after 10mins or so and the waitress came right away with menus to serve them then served us afterwards. Didn't come and checked for any refills. Basically came and left food and that was all. read more

Best tacos!! When I come to Rockport for vacation I always stop at this place to get the best Mexican food I've ever tried!

They advertise a drive through. Went for 4 tacos and waited 30 minutes. They don't understand the concept of drive through service so don't expect a quick turn around. read more

Unfriendly staff, but accommodated food allergies. Hot sauce was okay and queso tasted like butter. All meals were flavorless.

It is an okay Mexican restaurant with great coffee. I came here for breakfast a few days ago. It was not bad, but it was nothing special. The people were friendly and served us fast. We ordered our food, and it came out in a reasonable amount of time. Honestly, the presentation of the food was not very good, but the taste was not bad. It seems like bland is the flavor of the day when it comes to Mexican restaurants on the Texas coast for some reason. But, the food here was no overly bland. It did have some flavor to it. It was a lot better than the meal I ate the night before, at another Mexican restaurant in Port Aransas, that is for sure. I might try here for lunch and dinner to see what else they offer, so I would have more to go on for this review than just a single breakfast. As it stands, I rate this restaurant at 3-stars for food. But they do have some of the best restaurant coffee I have had in a long time, so that pushed them into the 4-star category. I would definitely come here to drink coffee. It is seldom that I find a place that serves coffee I actually like. I can count the spots on the one hand that I have ever had a cup of coffee at that I said, "Now, THIS is a good cup of coffee!" This is one place I said this. read more

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