I called around 1:05 to order for pick up and they took forever to pick up the phone, after I…read morecalled like 8 times finally they answered the first thing I heard was this lady saying "Cerramos a las dos" (We close at 2), not even a good afternoon or something it was very unprofessional and disrespectful, si no quieres trabajar no trabajes. I went to pick up my caldo and she was already cleaning she had a Mexican futbol shirt. I'm finally ready to eat, the caldo is disgusting the chicken taste old and not even good seasoning

Authentic Authentic Authentic Mexican! Very good food. Homemade tortillas, delicious. Homemade…read moreSauces, good. Service was quick, though the restaurant wasn't busy. Mexican decor and music. May help to speak Spanish but they understood

Best little Mexican Cafe near the island! Loved the food here while on vacation. Will definitely…read morereturn next time in that area.

Great food, good service. Like the salsas. Had the fajitas for 2 people. The beans were charo and…read morevery good

Saved the best for last on last trip down! Being that it's peak season they had more wait staff and…read morea hostess outside. Still fast service during the peak season. My son had the shrimp trio, husband got the fish tacos, my younger kids had kids fried shrimp and I had the shrimp Rasta. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We also had the dip trio. Salsa was amazing this place is a must!

2 stars (3.5 for island food)…read more The menu's a mix of local seafood and Tex-Mex. My family ordered a variety of the seafood dishes, and they were not that good. I went with a Mexican plate. Mexican plate, $13.90:Tostada -- really good, Beans -- fine, Rice -- fine, Enchiladas -- just slightly better than frozen. Fettuccine Alfredo, $16.99 (+$4.99 chicken add-on) -- my daughter got this and it was one of the better things on the menu. She finished the whole plate. Nacho trio, $15.99 -- the salsa was fine, the guac was really good, but the queso was a 1-star. This is one of those places that doesn't know how to do queso but puts it on the menu anyway. More like just melted Velveeta. Beyond the food being mediocre at best, we had a few service issues. My order came out wrong, I asked for cheese and got beef enchiladas. I'd also ordered a drink that never came; when the server finally made another round, I asked about it so she finally put it in. Service was pretty slow and a few things came out wrong, but we were hungry and it was so busy that we didn't really bother making a fuss. In general it's probably okay food for the island, but I would not return.

Come every spring break 10/10! The jalapeño poppers are a must as well and the price is very…read morereasonable

My bf and I have been here before about 2 years ago & enjoyed ourselves. This time we came with a…read moregroup of 11 got there around 8pm, service was okay yes we were a big group... so our waiter was also running to her other busy tables. Food was great, filling and drinks are good. We did have to ask for split checks & that got complicated... but we settled in the end. Next time we'll be back but with a small group lol

Tucked away near the drawbridge in Port Isabel, this is one of the best mom-and-pop Tex-Mex…read morerestaurants in town. The amazing owner, Elda, is often out front welcoming guests with her warm smile, making everyone feel right at home. The staff is always kind, friendly, and attentive. The welcoming atmosphere and delicious food give us that cozy, homey feeling that keeps us coming back again and again. Highly recommended!

Delicious local restaurant serving hand made Mexican food. Service was so friendly. Almost all the…read moreguests seemed to be locals and most knew each other. It's a bit off the beaten path but worth cruising down Garcia Street for a touch of real Port Isabel. The prices are a fraction of what you pay in South Padre Island. Nothing fancy but a great experience.

Excellent food, quick friendly service. We are frequent customers same great experience every…read moretime.

If you're in Port Isabel, you have to stop by Isabel Cafe. It's one of those long-standing…read morehole-in-the-wall spots that locals clearly love--and now I see why. We ordered the small breakfast tacos on flour tortillas, and they were way bigger than expected (always a win!). We had the ham and egg, and the "con todo," and both were seriously delicious--fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The place itself is simple and unassuming, but that's part of the charm. What really stood out was the staff--so friendly and welcoming, they made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

Fantastic experience! The drinks, appetizers, and main meals were all great! Amazing wait staff!…read moreThis will be a guaranteed stop on our future trips.

Viva is always a must stop when I'm in the RGV for work. It's worth the drive, trust me. I've…read moreactually been sat in the same spot each time I've eaten here, too, which is just fine since it offers the best view of the water. The servers are always polite and helpful. Very attentive also. This last visit I got the blackened fish tacos. They were soooooo good. The papas bravas were super tasty as well. I've tried a lot of different dishes on their menu but this had to be my favorite so far.

I have been here in south padre a few days now and the places people have been telling us to go to…read moreeat have been very mediocre..however after reading the reviews on Mahi Nics I knew we had to try it out. This is my kind of place, chill vibe at the marina, looking at beautiful boats on the water. The food was outstanding! we had blackened shrimp tacos and blackened mahi tacos with a side of chips and pico, (all freshly made) and 2 frozen drinks that tasted like dessert. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!! And I am not exaggerating, it has been the best food I have had since I landed here. Do yourself a favor and get out of the crappy strip mall restaurants and give this place a go. It feels like you are on vacation and it won't break the bank either...very reasonably priced for the amount of food you receive and the quality of the food. I wish I took photos but I was so hungry when I arrived and kind of forgot.. highly recommend!

My girlfriend and I stopped by Mahi Nic during our South Padre trip and really enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere. The location is fantastic, with great views overlooking the docks and water. Unfortunately, we found the food a bit underwhelming compared to some of the other restaurants we visited during our stay. We ordered the mahi tacos, and while the sauce was nice, the tacos came out somewhat cold. They weren't bad, but they just didn't leave much of an impression. The service was alright as well. We arrived about 10 minutes after opening and ended up standing around for a bit before someone came over to take our order. Overall, we loved the ambiance and location, but the food and service didn't quite measure up to some of the other spots we tried in South Padre.