Into the Blue Restaurant

Stop by to eat with my family during this road trip…read more Cameron & ceviche was honestly so good!! We order popcorn shrimp, fried fish/shrimp & blackened fish. Food was delicious & filled with flavor! Would definitely come back to eat! #1 spot for us.

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.

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Tostadas de camarón Blaken riquisimas

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Inside the fish market

Joe's Oyster Bar

4.6(716 reviews)

Took my family to Joe's for an early lunch. Service was excellent - thank you Frank for taking such…read moregood care of us. Best fried shrimp ever. if you're ever in Port Isabel be sure to try this restaurant. EXCELLENT!

5 stars (for the island -- probably 4.5 anywhere else)…read more Just very solid, affordable seafood. As you walk in, the front is sort of a grocery store -- coolers and frozen food, shelves with salsas and sauces, drink coolers you can grab from, and a fresh fish cooler. So if you want to come in and buy fresh fish, or pick shrimp or fish out of the cooler to have them cook for you, that's the kind of thing they're doing. The seating area is large with big tables, so there was plenty of room even though it was pretty full at lunch. We came in with a family of six and were seated right away. It did start getting busy as we were leaving, with some people waiting for a table, so you probably want to come early. Grilled fish, shrimp & oyster platter, $15.50 -- everything on the plate was good. And I want to highlight the coleslaw -- super good, some of the better coleslaw you're going to have. Crab fingers (pound order), ~$31 -- very good, and probably one of the better ways to eat crab since they're already shelled for you. You're just picking and eating. One note: this is a no-frills place. You're not getting fancy silverware or fine dining -- everything's served on paper plates with plastic utensils and paper napkins. It's just a place you go to eat fresh food and not worry about the rest. In general, nothing our party had was bad. Everything was pretty solid and very affordable. Definitely a place to stop in for lunch and give a try -- bring the whole family, because there's something on the menu for everybody. Would highly recommend, and would return.

Whole fried flounder. Sold by weight. $45.

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Outdoor entrance

Gulf Seafood Market No 1

4.3(26 reviews)

Great price for oysters on the half shell. They were shucked well and delicious. The service was…read moregood. My husband and I split a fried seafood dish (came with fish, fries, shrimp), had crab cakes, and hush puppies. I prefer sweeter hush puppies, but everything was cooked well and absolutely delicious. Would definitely go back when I'm in the area.

Take seafood to go for your "cook at home dinner". Frozen but fresh & awesome. Don't forget the…read moresauces & seasoning.

Seafood Mkt 8am-8pm

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Pirate's Landing

3.5(443 reviews)

Jasmine was amazing Food was good. I would come back again…read morefor sure. Definitely try the fish tacos and ceviche

Plain ahh food but service is ok also probably cause I came on a week day this island is a ghost…read moretown

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Rincon Veracruzano Seafood

3.7(27 reviews)

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Rincon Veracruzano is a hole-in-the-wall resto in Port Isabel. We found it on Yelp shortly after I…read moretouched ground in Brownsville and wanted a snack. Well, that snack turned into a full meal. We had two ceviches (a regular and a large) and a shrimp taco plate (sorry, no pic!). The shrimp taco plate dinner came with three tacos along with rice and beans. I ate the rice, but the beans were cooked with a lot of pork, so the beau ate 'em. They have daily specials, oysters on the half shell, aguas frescas. My only "complaint" was the loud TV. The restaurant isn't that big and the TV was blasting music videos. But maybe I'm just old. :/

The food was great, fresh, cooked to order and reasonably priced. The service was also great My…read morefamily and I will be visiting again soon.

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Large fish ceviche

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Small fish ceviche

Mahi Nic

4.8(499 reviews)

3.5 mi

We went to Mahi Nic's on a rainy day. All seating is outside, most is under a tent, while others…read moreare only under umbrellas. We did have to wait a few minutes to be seated, and weren't sure why we weren't given menus. But we saw signs indicating to order at the back counter. We went to the counter, took a menu and came back to our party to decide what we would order. You place your order, give your table number and they bring your food. The food took about 10-15 minutes to come out, but it was warm and delicious. My husband got the blacked mahi sandwich, I got the Iron Skillet Shrimp (pictured) and a Turbo Pelican Colada. Everything was delicious! The iron skillet came with 8 huge shrimp and I opted for garlic butter, which gave a dipping sauce. The fries were HUGE! Our kids loved the fries, burger and hot dogs that they ordered. The drink I ordered was strong and tasty, the toasted coconut was the icing on the cake. The drink came with a beautiful drink decoration, which my kids found cool to play with. We would visit again and plan on it.

We had another fantastic experience at Mahi Nic! The food is consistently delicious, the prices are…read morevery reasonable, and the service is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. It has become one of our favorite places to eat on South Padre Island. One of my favorite things is how genuinely pet-friendly they are. They even have a dog menu, so our dachshund, PeeWee, gets to enjoy lunch with us too. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that truly welcomes the whole family, including four-legged family members. After watching the KRGV Take 5 segment, I loved learning that the new owners were the cooks before taking over the restaurant. You can absolutely tell they know what they're doing. The quality of the food, the consistency, and the atmosphere have all been elevated under the new ownership while still keeping the laid-back island vibe. If you're looking for great food, excellent service, reasonable prices, and a place where everyone--including your dog--is welcome, Mahi Nic is the place to go. We'll definitely be back again and again with PeeWee and the rest of our family and friends. Highly recommend!

Super dope fishing rig.

Mahi Nic!

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Bad ass fishing vessel.

Dirty Al's At Pelican Station

3.5(217 reviews)

0.2 mi

My family and I enjoyed a tasty seafood meal here on a surprisingly busy Saturday evening. Seated…read morewith a view of the water, we enjoyed a tasty ceviche to start off our evening. I ordered the Veracruz, a blackened fish fillet with peppers, onions, mushroom, and more, which was just the right amount of slightly spicy. The portions were ample for the price (under $20) which was the icing on the cake for a delicious meal. Overall, this place is a must try for anyone in the area! As a bonus, there is a nice dock to stroll along after a great meal.

This place is awesome! The dinning room overlooks the bay. The staff was very friendly and…read moreattentive. And the food was incredibly delicious!! Each meal was prepared perfectly. Joceline was sweet, patient and attentive. The price was less than anticipated. Highly recommended!!

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Almondy and Fish and Shrimp platter.

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View from Pelican Station patio.

Nautico Island Grill

4.6(307 reviews)

2.9 mi

I was looking for a different place and looked up Nautico. Read the positive reviews & thought…read morewe'd give it a try. Oh my! The service and the food were both exceptional. Truly pleased overall. Highly recommend this place.

Great first visit to Nautico! Parking was nice and easy and didn't have to wait for a table during…read morelunch time. Staff was very friendly to small kiddos, and they provided excellent food recommendations. Table favorites were the fried shrimp and fish enchiladas (and plenty of fruit for kid sides). Would come back again to try a few of their other menu options. Appreciate the island vibes and family atmosphere :)

Fish on the wall and local artwork for sale.

Ceviche was so fresh and delicious!!

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Frozen Basil Limeaide and Mimosa flight

Ceviche Ceviche

4.8(724 reviews)

2.9 mi

Food: I usually crave the ceviche here. South Texas is known for their gulf shrimp so ordering…read moreshrimp ceviche is a must. You can either create a custom order with one meat/combo and 4 sides (Price: $10.99+) or order one of their signature combos. Extra avocado is only $0.85 and chip is not included Service: quick and friendly. During lunch time there is a line. Ambiance: Parking is limited and will need to back out on to a busy street. There is indoor seating at the adjacent restaurant.

My girlfriend and I stopped by Ceviche Ceviche during our South Padre trip and were impressed. We…read morekept it simple and ordered the classic shrimp ceviche, and it did not disappoint. It was fresh, packed with shrimp, lime, cilantro, cucumber, red onions, and avocado. The service was also great. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. Overall, this was some of the best ceviche we had during our stay, and honestly, it might be the best ceviche in town. If you're looking for something fresh, light, and flavorful while in South Padre, this place is definitely worth a stop.

The islander with a twist

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Store front.

White Sands Restaurant & Bar

4.1(50 reviews)

0.4 mi

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Great food! Great prices!…read moreGreat service! Great atmosphere! Very Friendly Staff with seating close to the water! Food was fresh and very flavorful!

Great hamburgers and great customer service. The rooms are especially nice. They have a nice pool…read moreand fishing pier

A lovely view from the bar, albeit a cloudy day. 2.14.24

White Sands house burger

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Bloody Mary

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Great place get some fish and shrimp!! Prices are not bad considering you can get all you can eat!!! Fast service and great taste!!

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