For a fairly new SB restaurant, we were surprised how attentive they were and how great the food…read moretasted! My mom and I were craving seafood without having to go too far so we found this gem! Right by the resaca! The ambiance is nice, with well lit place by natural light from the many windows, music is at a good volume without being overwhelmingly loud, and the food portions were huge! We ordered the fried shrimp and for the amount of food we got, it was such a great deal! I've seen their Facebook and Instagram posts and they have great specials certain days of the week! Our waitress was a sweetheart, we really enjoyed the service, food, and prices! Will definitely return!

It is closed due to non payment of rent. Please delete this account so no one else makes the trip…read more We did go to Calacas Beer and Tacos which was right next door. It was great! Ryan our server was amazing! Very attentive and upbeat. His recommendations were spot on.

Not going to lie, was not very thrilled when I pulled up to old remnants of a prior gas station…read more But there's nothing like some good old fashioned customer service that'll tune up my attitude. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and had a great demeanor to her. I started off with a Premier Corona to curb off any bad energy I might have walked in with & humbled myself to give this mom and pop joint a chance. The menu offers all your standard Mexican seafood staples. We went for the mariscada for 2 which was a terrific portion for two grown adults with a heavy appetite (mind you no app's were ordered). In the mariscada there was plentiful fish, shrimp, jalapeño cheese bites, fries, and onion rings. This was accompanied by two plates of rice, salad and two cups of consomé. The rice was flavorful & the consomé was super tasty, on the heavier side since it had pieces of shrimp and heavy handed spice but very memorable. The batter used on all the food was very palatable. Needless to say, dinner ended up being delightful. The manager rang us up and informed us that they would start having karaoke nights starting in January. The entire time they played great Mexican music that will have you strumming to the beat. So I'm positive their karaoke nights will be a hit. Tired or wanting to try a new Mexican seafood spot? THIS place is for you!!

Delicious! We loved the food and entertainment. Drinks were excellent as well. We were treated like…read morefamily and truly enjoyed the experience!

Great food but the server wasn't very friendly. She was unfriendly until it was time to give us…read morethe check then seemed to perk up a bit.

What a hidden gem! Honestly, the outside doesn't do this place justice. It's like opening an…read moreoyster--the exterior is simple and unassuming, but once you walk inside, it's modern, beautiful, and has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The fried fish tacos were absolutely incredible and easily the star of the meal. The grilled fish tacos weren't quite as amazing, but they were still fresh and delicious. The real MVP, though, is the green cilantro sauce--they seriously need to bottle it and sell it in stores! And if you like a little heat, the red chipotle sauce is spicy but packed with incredible flavor. The service is wonderful and I absolutely appreciate the wonderful ladies helping us make these great choices! If you eat at one place while on the island let it be here!

Wait was not too bad for a Saturday afternoon, about 15 minutes. Ordered chipotle shrimp and…read morecalamari. The calamari was super dry and comes with no dipping sauce but but the chipotle shrimp made up for it because it was delicious. Ample flavor and portion. Service was not great. Waitress served us and never came back. We asked for things that never came and we had to finally walk up to cashier and ask to check out as we never got the ticket. I hope they are able to find experienced staff as this place is very busy

This IS absolutely the best over any other seafood place…read more Guaranteed satisfaction Everytime I have lunch here. Will not trade for anywhere else, after trying others, am faithful to the end

Delicious food. Fast service. Family Ambiance. I tried the fried shrimp, I 'll be back for them.read more

This seafood restaurant is established on the right side of the street before you enter the…read morecauseway to the island. It was very busy when we came. We were seated immediately and the server took our orders in a timely manner. We didn't wait long for our food either. This large establishment offers a few outdoor seating overlooking the view of street traffic as people head onto and off the causeway. Might get sunny on a hot summer day! The interior offers plenty of seating as they have two large dining areas. They also have a display of their "fresh catch". Overall, good but not excellent seafood. I did enjoy their ceviche. The mariachi added charisma to the ambiance.

We stopped in by chance after going to Brownsville. I got the fried shrimp and hubby got shrimp…read moreand calamari. It was delicious. The complementary chips and salsa along with the soup were great. We will be going back. The service was also very good and attentive.

My OH MY OH MY! Mom…read moreand I had an errand in Brownsville and bumped into this gem of a place. Restaurant is small, yet it is big in flavor. Comfortable seating, no wait, and nicely decorated. The waitress was a kind lady... the only waitress really, during lunch rush. It was nice to see the Owner helping as best as he could, My mother LOVED IT and she is super picky! Plan to return when back in the area.

Great food; awesome service and great atmosphere. You need…read moreto try this place to like it Enjoy

Great service. Food was just average and for that overpriced. Ceviche was 4 stars, fried seafood…read more3 and value, 2.5.

Viva was an unforgettable experience!…read more The food was delicious, the drinks were fun, creative, and beautifully crafted, and the service was truly unmatched. Everyone was welcoming and attentive, which made the experience even better. One of our favorite parts was taking a quick photo shoot on the boardwalk before our meal. Between the beautiful waterfront views, the stylish atmosphere, and the amazing food and cocktails, the entire evening honestly felt like something straight out of a movie. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a date night, or just looking for an elevated dining experience on South Padre Island, Viva is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back!

Food was good, service was good. Their menu was ok. Ordered the 3 tacos and asked for a combo and…read moreit wasn't something they offered. We pushed our request and the manager came over and finally agreed to giving us 1fried and 2 blackened fish tacos. It was a build your own taco which was nice. Street corn - 2.5 out of 5, not sure if because we asked for the spicy sauce on the side, could have had more cheese on it. Best thing I had was the Cucumber Martini! Will go back for that one, need the recipe. Sunset was amazing! 4 stars for the drink, sunset and them accommodating our request, but we shouldn't of had to ask "the manager".