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    El Dorado Restaurant

    4.3 (120 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bethanne A.

    Not a lot in Kingsville and I wasn't impressed. Not a lot to say about food, but service, wait staff and manager were wonderful and place was busy. It was just a small place that apparently does well.

    Margarita and queso!
    Linda P.

    Great little spot. Also got a crispy taco (shredded chicken) and it was delicious! I've never been anywhere that brings queso out with chips and salsa, so that's a bonus!

    Gina A.

    Do not waste your money on this place!! Food was disgusting beyond belief! The guacamole was the only good thing. Rice was old, beans were canned, shrimp wasn't fresh and tasted like tap water, "fish tacos" were frozen fish sticks in a tortilla with thousand Island dressing. That dressing does NOT go on fish tacos. Couldn't even finish my food from how gross it was.

    Dan G.

    My 1st time here and Ohhh YES I WILL be BACK. Todays adventure was a solo trip but it was great so I definitely will have to return and bring Wifey next time. The Breakdown: The portions are seriously Texas Size HUGE here. I would recommend splitting a meal with 2 adults unless you want to take a doggy bag home with you or you are a professional competitive eater. My waitress said that the Poblano Fajitas Fajitas are the best thing on the menu, so I took her recommendation. She definitely was NOT lying, it came out sizzling in a cast iron and at 1st sight I was impressed. I opted the Flour Tortillas and Chicken & Steak mixed combination. I liked the chicken and steak equally so I think I made the right call. The flour tortillas were huge, hot, fluffy, and delicious so I'm very happy with my pick. Everything was really great but the salsa that comes with the dish was the real star of this show. Straight incredible, I think I could have drank a few large glasses of it. Yeah it was that good. I went solo so I have another full size meal to warm up later tonight or tomorrow. Shoutouts to my waitress (sorry I didn't catch your name) and hats off to the chef. Keep doing your thing guys the food and experience were both great. I hope to see you both again soon. You rock.

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    Linda L.

    OMG!! I had the fajitas poblano and it was full of wonderful flavors! I wish I lived closer to this place, I would be here all the time! The salsa was full of flavor as well! This small place was definitely worth the stop! The service was spot on. The entire restaurant was very clean. The wait staff was quick and on top of everything. My tummy is beyond full of greatness!

    3 Chicken taco plate, rice and beans, was very yummy.
    Michael B.

    Another awesome experience. Had the crunchy chicken taco plate.....again, 5 star. Was there after lunch, restaurant only a quarter full. That said the service was fast fast fast. I only had like three or four complimentary chips and BAM, there was my lunch. To be fair I guess I need to try other Mexican restaurants in the area recommended by other yelpers. Check them out, hope your experience was as good as mine.

    Coffee time!
    Antonia M.

    It's a roller coaster ride with this place these days. I've had weird days where particular waitresses are so rude and unnattentive. I won't call them out because they probably need their job to get their nails did or whatever. I am learning who the good, hard workers are for sure. I appreciate them, love to show it by a hefty tip. Some of the male wait staff can be super attentive, they'll go out of the way and make that coffee after 12pm. They are informative on the menu as well. My last visit was good, food also good. That's why I did not drop the rating to a 1 star. I may start coming back if these guys are working. I stopped coming for a while since my last two experiences turned me off. I saw the rude individual using the broom to sweep the floor and then seats. Sweeping next to a table where people are eating is also unsanitary when you crap flying everywhere. The staff was very neglectful. The Migas need improvement...

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    Food was delicious, excellent service and great prices. Stopped here on our way back from South Padre and were happy we did.

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    Amazing food and the staff is extremely accommodating. Best food in Kingsville by a landslide.

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    Delicious food. Great service. Great location. The servers are so welcoming. Highly recommend!

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    Fresh , delicious food!! And really good service !! We always have the chicken Pablano plate sizzling it is so delicious!!

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    Food was excellent. Service was fast and friendly! I had the chicken fajita omelette with homemade tortillas. Great little diner!

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    I was very disappointed with my experience…read more I ordered the ribeye with a baked potato and a house salad. The first issue was that my house salad didn't arrive until after my entrée was served. I ordered my steak medium, but when I cut into it, it was completely overcooked. The meat was gray throughout, with no pink at all, and it was so tough that I couldn't enjoy it. I almost never send food back, but this was one of those rare times. The waitress was very apologetic and confirmed she had entered the order correctly as medium, so she had the kitchen prepare another steak. While waiting, I started eating my salad. When the replacement steak arrived, it looked better from the outside, but once I cut into it, I found it was just as overcooked as the first one--gray all the way through and again with no hint of pink. On top of that the baked potato was cold and seemed to maybe be reheated in the microwave as it was chewy. The "fresh rolls" had to be 1-2 days old. Stale and flavorless. At that point, I couldn't help but question the quality of the steaks. For a steakhouse, I expected a much higher standard. Based on my experience, the meat seemed to be of poor quality and certainly didn't meet expectations for a properly cooked ribeye. The waitress did her best to make things right, and I appreciate her effort, but unfortunately the kitchen failed twice. I left very disappointed and wouldn't return based on the quality of the food.

    A lovely place for a meal!…read more Kingsville Steakhouse has a wide variety of food aside from steak, all of which were very good. The portions were large and the food was flavorful. I especially appreciated the construction of the Caesar salads! They were loaded to the brim with parmesan and dressing (which are obviously the best parts of the salad)! The rolls were perfectly fluffy and warm. This spot even got a pickle-hater to like fried pickles! I made the small mistake of ordering seafood at a steakhouse but regardless was not disappointed. The portion of shrimp was a tad small but the sides made up for it. It definitely feels like the food was made with love. Like many restaurants in the region, the walls were lined with beautiful mounts. The restaurant had a very homey feel. The service was very homey as well. Our server was incredibly sweet. She was quick and offered refills for the table frequently. She kindly provided to-go cups for our drinks too! This is a must-visit when in Kingsville!

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    Baffin Bay Seafood - Fried Red Fish and Baffin Bay Shrimp Plate with onion rings and steamed broccoli

    Baffin Bay Seafood

    4.4(111 reviews)
    20.1 mi
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    "Authentic Southern-Fried Seafood Done Just Right" 08-04-2025…read more A huge shoutout to the cooks at Baffin Bay Seafood! These guys seriously know how to throw down in the kitchen. If you're craving fresh, authentic southern fried seafood, look no further; this is the spot. My husband and I stumbled across Baffin Bay on our way back to Houston from Edinburg, Texas. We were starving, craving some good ol' fried seafood, and after scouring the web, this baby popped up about an hour's drive away from Edinburg. By the time we arrived, our appetites were in high gear, and let me tell you, the wait was worth every mile. From the very first bite, we knew we'd hit the jackpot. Hubby and I were beyond satisfied that we chose this place over all the other options that Yelp had to offer. The rave reviews are well-deserved, and those food photos online? They don't lie. I could practically smell and taste the fried black drum fillets through the screen, and the real thing delivered even more flavor than I imagined. The atmosphere had that warm, small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone, reminded me a little of that series, "Dawson's Creek." We were greeted by the nicest woman (wish I had gotten her name), and right away we felt at home. Now, don't be fooled by the outside of the building, it might not look like much, but we all know the saying, "Looks can be deceiving." Inside, it's cozy but not cramped, with patio seating option that overlooks the bay. The view is calm and peaceful, the perfect backdrop for good food and drinks. Sadly, we didn't have time to sit and linger, but believe me, I was eyeing that bar! They had some of my favorites stocked on the shelf, Tito's Vodka, Apple Crown Royal, and 1800 Silver. Next time, I'm planting myself on a barstool and unwinding with a cocktail or two. Food Ratings: Fried Red Fish- 5/5 - Fried to Crispy-Golden-Brown Perfection! Fried Shrimp - 5/5 - Fried to Crispy-Golden-Brown Perfection! Redfish Po'Boy - 5/5: Fully loaded, fresh veggies, golden-brown toasted hoagie: mouthwatering. Fried Onion Rings - 5/5: Authentic and hand-cut, not the frozen stuff. Fried Okra- 5/5 - Tasted super fresh like they had been picked straight from the garden. Steamed Broccoli- 5/5: Perfectly cooked, tender but still with a crunch. Tartar Sauce- 5/5: Tangy, bold, and packed with flavor (a little strong on the onion, which I loved). Hubby went with the fried redfish Po'Boy and fried okra. He originally wanted black drum, but since they were out, he settled for the red, and he swears it was the BEST Po'Boy he's ever had. We both agreed that they are very generous with their portion sizes. I ordered the Take Two Fried Platter which comes with shrimp and your choice of fish (red, cat, or black drum), accompanied by two sides; I opted our for steamed broccoli and fried onion rings with the red fish. Everything came out hot, fresh, and fried to absolute perfection. Not a single bite disappointed. Bottom line: this place is the real deal. If you're near the Gulf of Mexico and want authentic, down-in-the-Valley, southern fried seafood, make Baffin Bay Seafood your go-to because this is the place to get it! I'm already planning my return visit. Highly, highly recommended; you will not be disappointed! Guaranteed.

    Waited forever. They didn't have any drum. Out of dr pepper. The food was bland. The coleslaw was…read morewarm ugh. The avocado salad barely had any avocado. The ribeye was the thinnest steak i have ever had. Ordered medium rare and came out will done. Fried fish and shrimp had the smallest portions for $24! We won't be back unfortunately.

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    Baffin Bay Seafood - Black drum was exceptional! Great slaw & onion rings as well.

    Black drum was exceptional! Great slaw & onion rings as well.

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    Oasis Restaurant - Full chicken fried chicken plate w two sides...

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    4.0(22 reviews)
    20.0 mi
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    Let me tell you all a story that happened over 30 years ago...back when I was playing high school…read morefootball and basketball everyone we played in premont or falfurias after the game they would take us to the Oasis Restaurant in Premont Texas for are game meal and we would eat they're favorite chicken fried steak (big portion) with that yellow chicken gravy and it was munch time...you had the whole team eating a chicken fried steak and it would be the best thing we ever ate...this was when they were across the street from the current one at the bottom of the hotel building... 30 plus years later they are located across the street in a nice big building...one where you could conduct live music in there and party room... I came back just down the road to eat here since I had not eaten here in a good while...my grandson came to town for a football game...(following grandpa steps) so we had to go try good old faithful...I ended up ordering a chicken fried chicken....man let me tell you they did not disappoint...I mean it was on point I saw that they were cranking out call in orders like crazy which gave me the idea to call in a chicken fried steak plate and a chicken fried chicken with extra chicken gravy... My my... I know I'm gonna be making that 45 minute drive to order my two faves... Customer service they are really really nice...very humble as well...we'll see you soon

    The people are so friendly and the food is fantastic. We eat there whenever we get a chance. The…read morechicken fried steak is excellent and we love the fried mushrooms.

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    Long John Silver's

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    20.3 mi

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