What a treat to find in downtown Corpus! After great experiences at El Camino's sister restaurant, Water Street, we expected good things and were still blown out of the water! Right from the jump, our friendly server brought us complimentary chips with salsa and two sauces. All were delicious and a perfect holdover as we dove into the menu. I am finding that 5 pm is "early" in Corpus and the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived, but started to pick up by the time we left. For us, we didn't mind at all as service was attentive and speedy due to the emptiness. We ended up kicking off with drinks in the form of a paloma and a desert rose (I never pass up an opportunity for mezcal) and both were perfectly balanced in flavors. To eat, we shared small dishes including the Tex Mex BBQ oysters, tuna tostadas, and side cheese enchiladas. All three were 10/10 in their own way! The oysters (which I usually prefer raw) had such a deep and developed flavor I could have eaten 12 on my own. The tostadas - a fresh and bright bite welcomed in the heat of the summer. The cheese enchiladas? Simple, but executed perfectly! They were reminiscent of a local place I used to frequent when I was a kid, and have ever since compared all enchiladas to. Rarely do I find a good match, but to my surprise El Camino delivered. As with other businesses in the area, expect to find street parking and to take a bit of a stroll (absolutely worth it when you pop into other places along the way and make an event of it). Once you enter the doors, you are transported into a completely different atmosphere where you no longer feel you are in downtown corpus. The decor is fun and bright, yet welcoming and warm and there is plenty to look at! I look forward to returning to try more! read more

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We went to Corpus for 4th of July weekend with the kiddos. I thought that I had dinner plans ready because there were a lot of food trucks nearby. BUT once my boys were ready to eat I couldn't find any but one and it had a hugeeeee line! I went on a scavenger hunt and found El Camino Comida and Bar!!! I was so relieved. Senorita Valeria was so sweet and brought the food out quickly. She was so attentive and kind, especially to my boys! The food was great as well. The quesadilla shrimp were scarfed down! read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

This place is amazing. There are two entrances so you might have to search for the host station if you came in to the bar. There were 6 of us and we each got different things to share. Food was great, huge portions so beware. Our server came by frequently to check on us. I drink so much tea but she did an ok job keeping it full. The dining area reminds me of the 80s but not in a dirty way, more nostalgic. Awesome place to check out if you are downtown. read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - House salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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BEST BEEF FAJITA EVER. we are from CA so we might have low standard, but the fajita here is just beyond amazing, best we ever had! Beautiful and cozy restaurant, friendly service, 10/10! read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Do you miss those cheesy (pun intended, hehe) little Tex mex restaurants that didn't seem to care much about authenticity but had REALLY TASTY food? This place is that and much more! Loaded on steroids if you will! Cute and fun decor; an overall dope vibe! I love when these type of spots dip their feet a little into fresh seafood. That's what yall do in Corpus, right? Nothing special about the drinks but I did receive some bits of nostalgia; not strong, but delicious....Mexican butter with my fajitas, oh Lord they brought out the Mexican butter...sopped up my bacon wrapped shrimp and lobster from my Waterstreet Parrillada entree. Oooweee don't let that price tag keep you up at night. Worth every bit of the $75. You and a lucky somebody can split this right down the middle because It's paired with double rice and beans! Chips were freshly fried and seasoned...epic! The salsa was.....salsa...not bad. Our waitress was a college student in the area who gave me great hope about the "young kids" today. Well spoken, knowledgeable, Mannerable....like she really wanted to be at work that day; overall a pleasant experience and I would return and ask for her in a heartbeat! Until we meet again El Camino....(unfortunately, I don't think we will). read more

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It was one of the best meals I've had in Texas. Everything came out cooked to order and was very fresh. The restrooms were spotless. We got seated and did not feel rushed. The staff was very nice and courteous. They gave us information about the menu and made suggestions on appetizers. I gave this meal a 10 out of 10. read more

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The service was great!!!! Food a little too spicy for me but if you like spicy this is your place. The atmosphere is beautiful. Oh let me not forget the Churro donuts were amazing!!! I'd definitely go back just for dessert. read more

Went here on Saturday with my bf and we loved it! Surprisingly we went for an early dinner and the patio wasn't too busy, it started filling up as the evening went on. The service was quick and everyone was so friendly!! Our server was helpful and had great recommendations which was helpful because it was our first time. The food portions were much bigger than I expected them to be. They bring out complimentary salsa and it comes with three salsas and yummy, fresh chips. The queso was HUGE. We expected a small bowl but it came in a small sized skillet - they did not skimp haha I got chicken tinga quesadillas and he got the birria tacos, both great choices! Our favorite was the margarita flight that our server recommended and we will definitely be getting that again (the prickly pear and mango were sooo delicious) The atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommend the outdoor seating because it was a little smoky inside which we didn't like but they had a ton of seating outside so it worked out. read more

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I've waited to make a review about El Camino because I really wanted to like it! Every time we come to corpus for work, my coworkers rave about this place and I just don't see it. I've eaten here 3 times and each time the food is just disgusting. The first time I came I got the birria tacos and they were not good. We got the churro donut and it was so DRY!! Our server was also so terrible. She said that we could not split the ticket and handed us the iPad and then we literally split the bill our self. We've been servers and knew the system. Second time, service was better but food was gross!!! I got the quesadilla and it was mid. Nothing special. The third time I came and service was actually much better, but the food was so nasty. At this point, I was scared to try any food so we got the queso and nasty. Also, the smell in there?? Smells foul. I think the outside looks cool but so not worth it. read more

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This is the best place to eat in Corpus Christi and I'll die on that hill!! This place is so amazing. The food is super flavourful and the service there has always been so great each time I've visited. The restaurant is also beautifully decorated as well so it gives a classy dining vibe. Each time I've visited they've also been super generous with the complimentary chips and dip too which is a huge bonus. The short rib enchiladas are incredible and the portion sizes are huge for the price! Put this place on your list to try! read more

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When I moved back to Corpus Christi a little over six (6) years ago, I have to admit I was a bit of a foodie snob. In particular, my gripe was with the city's options for Tex-Mex cuisine. Anyone familiar with my food habits (via pictures and reviews) will know that I am very well versed in this specific genre as it fascinated me when I lived "In the Loop" ("ITL") in Houston. I have sampled it all over the state and have always been a bit disappointed that there wasn't anything here in Corpus that matched the quality found elsewhere. That is until now. Welcome, El Camino Comida & Bar! This is legit "big city" Tex-Mex. From atmosphere to food, they have pinned it down, and it fits in very well in downtown Corpus. They just opened a few weeks ago, so time will tell how they fare; but we are approaching Summer (translation = "tourist season"), so my assumption is that they will perform well with both locals and those visiting. I have only been here twice, but plan on frequenting the place quite often. I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it so far, and should management stay on top of things, I do not see any reason they will not turn out to be a huge hit for the city! read more

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Amazing food atmosphere and service! We stayed in corpus for three days and this place made such a great impact we had to come twice definitely recommend if you're visiting the area! read more

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I loved the look and feel of this place. The table was a bit small for four people, so we had to maneuver around our drinks, plates, salsa, and chips. Two people in my group ordered the seafood enchiladas, which they said were very good. I tried the steak picanha, a steak topped with cheese. It tasted delicious, but the rice and beans didn't feel authentic to me. The drinks seemed made from real fruit, and the chips and salsa were fantastic. It was somewhat busy, and our waiter was a bit slow. Overall, it was a good dinner. read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - A view of the restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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We stumbled on El Camino while in Corpus Christi and what a great find! We ordered drinks at the bar while we waited for our table and loved the spicy mule! We were a party of 12, but still had fast, friendly service. Fun decorations and friendly staff and decently priced menu. My adult son had the quesadillas (off the appetizers) and couldn't finish it! The salsa was excellent! Afterwards everyone rated their meals as "mid"; not great but not bad. We sat inside, but the outside looked fun and we would definitely go back for drinks and apps. read more

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So the beef fajitas were actually really good and juicy, with nice seasoning!! The smell of that is what attracted us to this place lol But the rice and beans that came with it were not great. Beans tasted like a can of ranch style beans and rice was just not good. I didn't even get a picture. But we sat at the bar, and had great service there, I loved the vibes inside, they had mariachis performing too when we walked in so that was fun! read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Beef Fajita skillet - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Food and drinks were amazing. Outside ambience was wonderful. Great for date night and a good time. read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Old fashioned - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Such a fun place with amazing ambiance. They have mariachis going around which makes it super fun. The service was also great, our waitress was on top of everything and super fast. As for the food, not my favorite place. Not sure if it is because I am not a big Tex Mex fan but I higher expectations since as soon as I got in it smelled so good. Note that most things here are spicy, so watch out if you have a low tolerance. read more

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Another great place to eat, this one is in downtown Corpus Christy. I'm almost positive the chef here has to be a James Baird nominee!!! Great menu choices from appetizers to entrees. Tex Mex at its finest. Drop in and sit a spell you won't be disappointed..as always have a happy meal! read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Combo..awesome - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Had an awesome time at this Corpus Christi Mexican place. The ambience and decor is great and our waiter was excellent. The drink specials are good all around but my favorite was the la fresa. The drinks are not very strong so be ready for the second. A lot of cooking performed on an open charcoal pit. My favorite part of the meal was the appetizers they were all fantastic. Next time I will survive of drinks and appetizers. The dynamite sticks had a lot of flavor. You are served with salsa, jalapeño dip, and ranch with chips. The avocado crab salad was good and a very large portion. It could be improved by lump crab instead of mashed. Overall a great pick for a night out. read more

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I'm back! I think I should be Mayor of El Camino, because I go so much. We ordered a lot of food, but I wanted to focus on the outside area and the quesadillas this time. The eatery has new swings outside. I sat in one and it helped up. I was impressed. I had a drink and talked to locals to get advice on what to do in CC. The Quesadillas are the best I've ever tasted. I highly recommend them. My to go box on the barria tacos was dirty. I didn't like that but ..... I love this place. I love to eat inside!!!! The alcoholic drinks are better. read more

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Great drink and food menu. Somewhat familiar items with a different flare. The price point is low to moderate! Our server Kaleigh (not sure if I spelled it correctly) was great and very attentive! On Friday and Saturday after 10 pm they have a taco bar you can order from but be aware we were not told the regular menu closes at that time. We ordered chicken tinga and birria tacos from the taco bar menu and they were good. The street corn was my favorite and I loved the oysters we ordered as well. I'm visiting from out of town and was there with family so I am sure I will be back on my next trip! read more

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Ambiance - best described as 60/70's Mexican Mob Boss who owns a home in Texas. Service - the waitress was wonderful, she let us know what was good and what we should probably stay away from which was appreciated Food - we went for the ceviche, but quickly realized it wasn't a normal ceviche so we opted to do dynamite sticks (crawfish and shrimp flautas). The sea food tasted frozen, it was mostly dough and one shrimp for an entire "flauta". For being so close to the water it's disappointing that it didn't taste more fresh. The salsas provided at the beginning and the chips served were wonderful and flavorful, the choriqueso was good, but it tasted like ground beef with the taco seasoning packet. If you're looking for fresh seafood I wouldn't come here. I more Americanized Tex-Mex is what you should expect. read more

Just had our work Christmas party here and Amber was our server and she was just amazing She was sweet and super helpful and of course the food and drinks were AMAZING!!! Also the tres leche cake was deliciousssss! read more

Sabrina was great! Very friendly and quick to help us. Food is excellent. I love the Dynamite Sticks. We will definitely return to El Camino. read more

Great tasty good food with a very attentive wait staff! Thank you John for your great service! The queso flameado was delish and the beef fajitas were well seasoned and tender. The steak tampiqueno was also well seasoned and a large portion. All from chips to sides, beans, rice and guacamole were great and plentiful. We truly enjoyed the food and the ambiance of the restaurant, and we will definitely come back. One wish is for a lunch service. read more

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Art walk was going on and the place was packed with people.(Happy to see them doing a good business) Ended up sitting at the bar and ordered dinner there. I ordered Carbon tacos. While waiting for our food ordered a couple of drinks that were fantastic! When our food arrived my tacos looked like something out of a Stouffer's frozen dinner. I had to double check the menu to make sure that, what I had ordered was what was put in front of me. Maybe because they were super busy but what they served me was dry, lifeless and disappointing. The meat was dry and tough and there was very little of it. The top of the refried beans was dried to a crust. $22 for this plate of dried beans and rice and an ounce of meat in a tortilla you couldn't cut with a fork felt real pricey. Bar Service was great and the Mariachi group was really good. read more

Horrible! We were told they would have a table ready for us. Had us waiting over 30 minutes. We were never seated so we decided to leave. Horrible service will definitely not be coming back. Also the waitress kept staring at us and never came read more

They sent out freezer burned corn, rotten cheese, shrimp nachos had 3 tiny pieces of shrimp like they cut 1 shrimp into thirds. Chicken was undercooked and tortillas tasted and felt like they were warmed in the microwave. Service was ok. We had to keep asking for things like water refill of the karafe. The fire sticks were gooey and I didn't see any shrimp or crab in them at all. The fresh purple cabbage was good. The music playing was nice. read more

People weren't lying about their chips and salsa! They are delicious. I had an horchata colada, soooooo good and a big red margarita yum! We had the tuna tostadas, those are so good as well. Then for lunch I had the tacos carbon and my husband had the shrimp enchiladas and our daughter had the kids crunchy taco plate. My daughter loved her taco didn't touch her rice or beans (which I'm glad bc it had some kind of spice that I know she wouldn't like) we didn't like the Spanish rice or the beans. As someone mentioned they are refried beans but have a ranch style bean flavor to them. The rice my husband got with his enchiladas was good, it was a rice pilaf. We would go back but mostly for drinks and apps. Very nice atmosphere read more

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Wow what a gem! Loved the way the place was decorated, the food was awesome.. I recommend the short rib enchiladas! Service at the bar was friendly and great! If I get back this way I would for sure visit again! read more

Everything is amazing here! You can smell this place from blosck away! The amazing bar tenders saved the day with amazing service and just being real people who just happen to be cool AF! read more

Great food, good drinks and friendly staff. We had the dynamite sticks, which were amazing and the tacos Al carbon which were pretty good. The chips and salsa is worth a mention as well. We will definitely come back. read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Dynamite sticks - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

We have been to El Camino twice and this is hands down the best place to eat in Corpus. The food and drinks are delicious. We got the fajitas both times. We tried a variety of margaritas and they were all great. The chips and salsa are amazing. We also really enjoyed the churro donuts. The service was also excellent. Our waiters have been great and the managers are out in the floor interacting with guests and making sure everything is perfect. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated. There is something for everyone. The first time we sat in the patio and the second inside, both great vibes. read more

This place was great! Came to have dinner and it was in walking distance of the hotel. So we figured we would try it out. Place is nice. Inside and does have outside dining too! We were seated quickly and served just as quick! John and Carmen were great! Had the seafood enchiladas, which were so good! The salsa and chips were also real good! They have so many choices of salsa I couldn't choose which I liked the best! They had my beer as well..++!! Prices were not bad. It was well worth it! read more

This place is kinda hidden inside the little courtyard area by the Water Street Oyster House. Really nice bar, quick & friendly service, and delicious food. I was a little disappointed that the drafts were inoperable that night (nothing better after a hot day near the beach than a cold pint mug of Pacifico), but the complimentary chips and three types of salsa/ranch/sauce made up for it. I ended up with a 12oz. bottle of Pacifico poured in a frosty mug...not quite the same experience, and about the same prize ($5.50 vs. $6). I asked the barkeep for a recommendation, and she offered the seafood enchiladas, and they were amazing. It was a generous portion, large enough to take some back to the hotel and finish the next day for lunch. There were a lot of items on the menu that will definitely bring me back. Hopefully the draft-beer issue will be figured out by then. read more

El Camino! Brand new to Corpus Christi. Full menu will be available January 16th, 2024. I ordered the Tinga Tacos, shredded chicken tinga, jalapeño ranch, roasted peppers, Oaxaca cheese, with shredded lettuce. Along with the Cadillac to drink; El Tesora Repo, Grand Marnier, Orange Curraco, Lime, Agave. Service was quick but moderate traffic at the time. The building is very unique and has very diverse music. Great place to bring your family, does have a choice of eating outside or inside. I highly recommend this location. Please tip your waitress/bar tenders. read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Tinga Tacos shredded chicken, Tinga jalapeño ranch, roasted peppers, Oaxaca cheese, shredded lettuce - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Updated review. We still love this place, and come all the time. They very much lack at tortilla making, which is disappointing given how much we like this spot. read more

Easily the best fajitas I've ever ate, the portions are huge and everything was delicious! The service was super fast & friendly with a great upscale vibe. read more

10/10 experience, Quesadillas for the birthday girl!! will definitely come back for the vibes! read more

El Camino Comida & Bar - Quesadillas for the Birthday girl! 10/10 experience - Tex-Mex Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

The vibes are amazing at this place. I absolutely loved that they had Mariachi on Friday nights. Although, I wish it was Saturday as well. The food was great and our server was amazing. The reason for 4 stars is because of the rice. Everything else was perfect but the rice needs some major work. read more