Isabel's Cafe

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Teri J.

This place was a gem we were lucky to find a table at. Despite it being busy, the service we had was great and the server answered the few questions that we had. It's like a family owned place that serves mouth watering authentic Mexican food. The parking situation is a bit rough though. We started with the queso that had a hint of spice that kept you coming back. The kids ordered a breakfast taco that despite its simplicity, was quite delicious and was huge. The Mexican plate #3 had everything one could want: enchiladas, tacos, and a chalupa with rice and beans, but reminded me of a tostada. Everything we ordered had layers of flavor, texture, and tasted like an abuela made the dish specifically for you. Lastly, the table salsa was the perfect complement to every dish! Should we return to the area, we will certainly be back.

Carne guisada with cheese, bean chorizo and cheese, and potato and bacon taco

Celso M.

Ok so if you are heading to Isabel's head out there early cuz it gets packed. As soon as we walked in the staff greeted us and sat us quickly. These are the regular sized tacos, which were pretty big if you ask me. The meat in the carne guisada looked different to me because I'm used to it being chunks but it was cut up pretty small, but had a lot of flavor. Also if add bacon, it is also chopped up and kinda looks like bacon bits but beats getting a small strip like a lot of other restaurants. The host was great, and noticed I was wearing a 49ers t-shirt so showed me some of the decor and made it an easy answer to give them a 5, and the food was really great. Definitely give Isabel's a try, but go early

Charlene P.

As my daughter would say' "Yummersville!" We devoured our migas. They were delicious especially the tortilla (possibly the best I've ever had) and beans. The parking lot was very crowded and I was worried we have a wait but we were seated right away. All the staff were hussling the entire visit. They were very kind as well. Highly recommend Isabel's!

Eggs, sausage, fries, toast, coffee. Yum.

Dave O.

Great for breakfast all day, lovely staff, fast service. Will definitely be here regularly.

Small & quaint place. Seems like a family owned business. We were attended quickly then proceeded to our table shortly. Servers were attentive & nice. Our first time here but had been wanting to try it out for a long while now. Ordered the small taco con todo it was good & a good size. Seemed more of a large taco to me and the large taco was even bigger (not shown). Only short fall was no salsa available, Will not your typical morning taco salsa. Will be trying our lunch soon.

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I know it has high reviews and it's a landmark that's been part of the community for many years but our experience here must have been at a wrong time. After finding it on yelp we went in on Memorial Day and found us a nice place to seat. We were approached by our waitress and as we started to order we found out they were out of a few items. We asked for Carne Guisada taco and they were out, we asked for avocado for our other tacos and they were out. We over heard the patrons next to us ordering a child's plate and they were told they had no child's plate. We asked for tea and they brought us small packets of lemon juice instead of real lemons. Taste wise it was not bad, the tacos are huge so on quantity it is up there. I would not mind going back again and trying it one more time on a different day cause the other plate entries look good. read more

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It's definitely not the same as it was years ago. Heard that they no longer use lard in the tortillas. The tortillas were hard and cracked. No kick to the salsa either. I guess with Manual's being closed there isn't as much rivalry. Disappointed in the change over previous decades. read more

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Ellen F.

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Service was friendly. Mom and Pop, family run establishment. Excellent prices.Great for authentic Mexican food.

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Patricio G.

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A great little place with big flavor and taste!! Very surprised with the service and quality of food! Definitely my new favorite place for breakfast! Big thumbs up! read more

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Amanda F.

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went for breakfast after mass. the "small" tacos were still pretty big... they were good and had a good amt of filling. we had a breakfast con todo w chorizo, a sausage/egg/cheese and a potato/egg/cheese tacos for breakfast and no complaints. my hubby got a carne guisada taco as recommended by the nice waitress but it was not our favorite. service was pretty quick for how busy it was! read more

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Josh C.

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Legit. The best tex-Mex I've had since I moved away from San Antonio 11 years ago. Everything was great, tortillas were amazing. read more

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John H.

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Excellent restaurant. Friendly staff. Food was exceptional. Tortillas were fantastic. I had the Migos A La Mexicana. I can't wait to return. Ambiance was great. Exceptional service. read more

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Maxine M.

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Hole in the wall mom and pop place but OMG 10x better than all the expensive restaurants. Very authentic and the flour tortillas are amazing!!!! And they have the best ice there too. My kids LOVED the chocolate milk. We had the huevos a la Mexicana and chorizo/eggs. Friendly staff always topping off coffee. The only thing I can say that could be better was the coffee. It was good in taste but weak. So I kept getting refills. Other than that everything was good. read more

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Bernadette A.

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My boyfriend and I got 2 large breakfast tacos and split it between each other. This is definitely a popular breakfast spot and definitely get here early. My boyfriend and I waited 15 minutes before getting a table. They also do take out too. So calling your order in and picking it up is another way to avoid the crowds. I got the chorizo and egg taco and my boyfriend got the barbacoa taco (I think it's only offered on certain days). Both tacos were very filling and flavorful. I definitely recommend eating here. read more

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Christine C.

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A little local place with a great Mexican breakfast and friendly staff. The breakfast burrito was huge and I ordered the smaller of the two.

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Alex L.

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As a Mexican, I crave good homemade tortillas and that feeling that your grandmother just made you a breakfast with all her love... this is it. These tortillas were so soft and our breakfast burritos were like a warm hug for our stomachs. So much flavor in each bite. That's another thing you look for a good ratio of egg, to bacon, to potatoes, & cheese and this had it. Fairly inexpensive. We were bummed that we couldn't go inside due to COVID but the staff was so friendly and patient. We will come here again. read more

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Amy L.

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Well worth the stop! I'm not from the area and was looking for a local spot to try. I'm glad I chose this place. The food is good, the hot sauce available on the table is really good and the service of great. The people that work there are friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place, support local. Great food! read more

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Shelby B.

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Service was great and friendly and food was quick. I got the migas deluxe and was delicious! I used the table side salsa in the bottle and it perfect, it was warm but overly spicy (I like really spicy salsas). read more

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Karly V.

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Excellent food, excellent service, and amazing prices! I ordered the Migas and loved every bite. Flour tortillas are divine!

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Robert B.

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The food here was fantastic. The service was a bit slow but I'm sure it was because they were extremely busy. We will definitely go back.

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Margaret C.

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I can't really speak to how good it was there. I just know within our 3 month stay in Port Isabel, we tried to go there to eat breakfast or lunch, but the parking was full all the way around the building, there was road construction going on right there too, but we couldn't even get in there to eat. So hopefully the next time we go there, we'll be able to get it to eat because everyone we spoke to there said it was terrific, especially the breakfasts. read more

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Faith R.

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My favorite part of breakfast was the large flour tortilla that came with my huevos rancheros. The sauce on my eggs was very tasty and didn't need any S or P. The refried beans were also good. I used every bit of my tortilla to scoop up eggs & beans. Lacking were a few details that made the difference in final opinion. Over medium eggs came out runny. Potatoes did not come with the breakfast plate. I did opt for bacon but it had an odd taste. And the carne guisada taco, it looked like asada with a brown sauce. But Isabel's... the coffee. The coffee needs to be stronger. I assume I had a bad experience. I hope I can return to some redeeming tacos with those delicious tortillas. Next time...Isabel's read more

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Mayra L.

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How have I not written a review on this place? My family has been coming to Isabels for years. They are only open till about 3pm but we go for breaskfast every time we are in SPI. The food is great, tasty, ans prices are great. The place is small and very busy, but worth the wait. All the waiters and waitresses we have had during the years have all been great. There is an older lady that just goes around filling drinks and coffee which is great because my coffee cup was always filled. The "big " taco is for real, big, huge, could probably feed at least 2 people. My kids love the french toast. Recommend 100% read more

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Shawn W.

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Overall I'd recommend. Service was fair. Food is quite good. Gets a bit busy as with many places in Port Isabel and SPI. Even the small tortillas are big, which is nice. read more

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Chris C.

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Obviously a locals' favorite. Delicious breakfast. Gracious, efficient service. Prices are more 1993 than 2023. Who could ask for more?

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Heidi O.

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We had a wonderful brunch at Isabel's. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the food was reasonably priced and delicious. Would definitely go again! read more

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Stephany C.

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Very very good place to have breakfast. When asked how small are their breakfast tacos the hand gesture by the waiters was done interpretative a regular size tortilla. Oh boy did I get a big surprise!!!! The tacos are Almost the side of a small plate and the XL taco we'll you get the idea. The barbacoa had very good flavor and the taco was well portioned. Coffee was good and did not have to worry about constantly asking for more since the staff was very attentive. Had two breakfast tacos my husband had an XL machacado con huevo and a coffee and we paid less than $15 NOT BAD AT ALL. Staff is very nice and the restaurant is clean and super busy. Next time we visit south padre island we are definitely read more

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Ken E.

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We were leaving SPI on a Saturday morning and the restaurants were packed so we decided to stop at Isabel's, figuring the wait time might not be as much if we weren't on the island. We got a table immediately. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast tacos were really good. I got a small chorizo and a small sausage. The "small" taco was enormous! I couldn't finish my second one. I would definitely eat there again. Aesthetically, it doesn't look like much but it's a really stop for breakfast on your way in or out of SPI read more

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Phillip S.

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Hole in the wall, parking was tight. We were ther on July 2nd late breakfast / Brunch My wife and son said the pancakes were the best ever. The mexican torta breakfast on a tortilla was good. The salsa was really good. My wife is Thai and loved the heat. I had chickenfried steak. Pretty sure it was frozen. however it was lacking flavor, & salt. Portions were good. People were really nice. Took a while, how ever it was a holiday weekend. Reasonably Priced! read more

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Barack A.

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One of great places in the area with big quantities and great prices! Keep up the great work and thank you very much.

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Debbie L.

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After seeing the parking lot full of vehicles and the reviews on Yelp, I knew this was the place to get breakfast tacos! We got our tacos to go & went back to our hotel to eat. My spouse ordered the small tacos & couldn't believe how big they were! The price was great for the size & fillings. I had the chorizo and egg. It was very tasty, not greasy and the flour tortilla was very tender. The picante sauce had just enough kick & tasted very fresh. My spouse had the bacon, egg & potato taco and everything was good. The potatoes were cut up the perfect size and complimented the bacon & egg. I can't say anything about indoors since I stayed in the vehicle while he went inside to order. They DO take credit/debit cards. Great place for morning tacos while you're in the area read more

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Anastasia M.

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10 stars! Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and staff. Lots of regulars. Everything was great. Ordered the huevos ranchero. Tortillas are amazing read more

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Margarita C.

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Like they said a hole in the whole place, a very causal place. We had breakfast tacos, they were delicious, and were a good size, the service was friendly and fast. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Kathy P.

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Everyone raves about Isabel's... Very ordinary, nothing special. The waiter was very good and so was the hot sauce in the plastic bottle on the table. read more

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John H.

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We stopped by for some eats to go as we left SPI, because what morning isn't complete without some breakfast tacos? But be warned: the breakfast tacos are BIG. We ordered the small and those things were massive! I can only imagine what the large ones must've been like. Service was excellent and they brought our order out to the car when it was ready - about 15 minutes - so we didn't have to wait inside. If you're dining in, you'll find every table has a glass partition between tables, so that was nice to see (considering COVID). read more

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Kelli P.

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Got Mexican plate #3 -- overall good but lacking seasoning/needed salt. Tortillas were fresh and homemade, generous portions for the price. Rice and beans very good and authentic. Enchiladas good gravy, not super flavorful though. fresh and nothing felt too heavy. Ground beef super bland, after drenching in salsa much better. Overall everything needs more seasoning. Fresh and fast service though. Id try again. 3.5 stars read more

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Jesica J.

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Delicious! Definitely want to stop here next time again. Pancakes were yummy and sweet. Flour tortillas were huge and homemade. Loved their hot sauce, too. The staff was very friendly as well. read more

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Terry L.

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We spotted Isabel's and noticed lots of cars there, so decided to stop. Are we ever glad we did! I ordered Migas with cheese. My husband got Huevos Rancheros and bacon. When they brought our order out, we also got two HUGE flour tortillas. Oh my goodness! Both dishes were delicious! Cooked just right! The staff is super friendly as well. We will definitely go back the next time we are here!! read more

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Ryan I.

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Amazing home cooked food with friendly staff and quick service! All of our food was hot and fresh jam packed with flavor and for prices no one can beat! read more

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Arun Y.

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Worst worst worst food ever.. I wish they run out of business soon.. Better to go for McDonald's and eat a burger for a dollar read more

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Rachel L.

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Everything tasted great! The servers were friendly, quick, and attentive. The building has been here for 50 years. You have to stop here!

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Great Breakfast Tacos! Get the Contido...that's all you need to order. Great service as well read more

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Shelly J.

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In a quick search for breakfast tacos on our way out of town we found this gem. Seriously amazing food and service during Corona time. Having not been there before, as we're tourists, we pull up, an very nice man meet us as we're exiting our car expecting to go inside to place a to-go order. He kindly explained their current process is to call in an order and they will make it while you wait in your air-conditioned car and bring it to you and you paid from your car with cash or credit. We ordered a Breakfast contodo and a fajita contodo! I cannot properly explain to you how delicious they both were! Seriously go there now! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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I wish this place was closer to home! The cafe always looked crowded when we drove by and I see why. The food is super yummy and the price is really really budget friendly! The staff were great ! They are not open all day so that's a bummer lol but if your in the area and want great food then come here read more

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Delicious! We've been at South Padre Island all week and stopped on our way out of town. Regret not stopping before. The lunch menu looked good. Had the small breakfast burrito con todos and it was more than filling. Tortilla and hot sauce was excellent. Plus live music to top it off. read more

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Hwy 100 & Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
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Hours

What time does Isabel's Cafe open?

Isabel's Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Isabel's Cafe close?

Isabel's Cafe closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Isabel's Cafe is closed on Thursday.

Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:30 PMThu Closed

Payment methods

Does Isabel's Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Isabel's Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Isabel's Cafe have catering options?

No, Isabel's Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Isabel's Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Isabel's Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Isabel's Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Isabel's Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Isabel's Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Isabel's Cafe has bike parking.

Does Isabel's Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Isabel's Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Isabel's Cafe have parking?

Yes, Isabel's Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Isabel's Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Isabel's Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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Into the Blue Restaurant

Ok. Checked in here during visit to SPI. There 2 pics but we got 4 different meals. Everything…read morewe ate was awesome! Beef and chicken enchiladas with verde and rojas, and Tacos were amazing. This is not a big place. It's kinda dicey looking on the outside and inside but the service was awesome as well. Do yourself a favor. Eat here and enjoy life!! Update alert : we bought a dozen tamales home with us yesterday and they are bomb AF. U don't want to miss these. They are awesome! TY! YUM!

We visited the new Los Fresnos locations in search of a new restaurant. It was early on a Friday…read moreevening so there weren't too many people there, so that's good because we didn't have to wait to long for our orders. The ambiance and vibe inside was relaxing and comforting. It's not a big place, it only has a few tables. We ordered iced tea to drink and got some chips and salsa as appetizers. The salsa tasted homemade and not too spicy, which is good. As main entrees, I ordered the quesadillas. The menu has them as either shrimp or chicken quesadillas, but the owner was gracious enough to make them just with cheese, since I don't eat meat. They came with a side of salad and rice. My husband got the fried shrimp and it came with fries and coleslaw. Both dishes tasted fresh and tasty. It is advertised as a seafood restaurant, but their breakfast menu is more extensive, so we might come back to try their breakfast items. Everything we ordered was good, I'm glad we gave this new restaurant a try. The original location was in Port Isabel and have since moved to Los Fresnos. I'm glad they did. We will certainly be back again and recommend it to friends and family.

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02 - Christmas Dinner Event - Middle Table Arrangement

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El Buen Pescador

Went in for to go grilled fish and rice and were blown away by how good it was!! HUGE portions!!!…read more 1 order was 4 large filets! Couldn't be more pleased!!! Located in little strip center in front of Walmart with NO sign but it's right next to Subway so definitely go in and give it a try!! Tres leches cake was great as well! Highly recommend!!!

This place discriminated my mom and her provider. Very rude waitress. They told my mom it was full…read moreand was told she had to leave the restaurant. I will never go there again. After my mom and her provider left they allowed other customers to come in. Unacceptable. If I could, I would've given 0 stars.

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All you can eat (fish & shrimp). 1st round (garlic flavor)

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Now open in new location! Strip mall in front of Walmart.

Calacas Tacos & Beer

4.3

(94 reviews)

3.7 mi

Food and service was outstanding. Awesome vibe with lots of bright murals. Will make it a staple…read morewhen we come back.

It is absolutely horrible customer service. The food wasn't the best. Only thing that was good…read more There was the birria and even that wasn't that good I'm surprised it has this many good reviews

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House made Salsa Verde and Salsa Roja (both a good slice to it, the green having the stronger kick)

Manny's

5.0

(2 reviews)

0.8 mi

omggg loveee it sooo much one of the best tacos i have…read morehaddddd and not to mention there are so many options of beer lovee the smirnoff prepared sooo muchhh food to choose from

Before crossing the causeway en route to South Padre Island Texas, stop by Manny's in Port Isabel…read more Manny and his sons will greet and seat you amongst the tourists and locals as this is a "HOT SPOT" for authentic mexican cuisine. The dishes are true to the tradition and the tortillas are hand-made daily, (all 250 of them). If you are looking for an over-priced, fancy motiff, and average flavour, this is not the place for you. If you appreciate mexican flair, photos of the "Rat Pack", Sly, The Crooner himself, Scarface, and "The King" you are DEFINATELY IN THE RIGHT PLACE at Manny's. You must arrive early as Manny closes for siesta promptly at 2:00 p.m. Tell Manny Cinzia sent you!

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Hopper Haus Bar & Grill

4.6

(95 reviews)

1.0 mi

Wonderful food, service and live music. The outside seating…read morewas great. We will be back, many times I'm sure.

FUN. FUN. FUN This…read moreis a culmination of about 5 visits here over 3 years. The menu is pretty interesting, and the food is way above average! The beer selection is over the top The staff seems to stay there, thank goodness! The new improvements, the new dining area, makes it bigger so more people can have fun. Very nicely done. So if you want a unique place to eat or just hang out and banter with the staff & bar folk, come here! No other place around SPI is like this. You will not be disappointed! THEY HAVE CHEESE CURDS, WISCONSIN STYLE

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Great vibe. Love the hop ceiling lights.

Snitzel Plate, $11, what!?! Sooooo freaking good!

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Leo’s Grill Indian Cuisine

4.9

(47 reviews)

0.1 mi

I rarely review restaurants..... but I do when they stand out for all the right reasons. I am…read moreoriginally from England and I know what a good curry tastes like. Leo is bringing the best tasting Indian food to Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Whether you get delivery, take out or dine in you will not be disappointed. I had the mild spiced Chicken Spinach Saag, some samosas and the succulent lamb kadai.... With a garlic naan bread and rice. The food was freshly cooked to order.... Tender, flavorful and aromatic. I will be back again because there is nothing quite like home style Indian cooking.... Family run business.... A Must try during your stay at the Island!!

It's been a long time since the last time we came here, this place is the best in town I love it…read more The service is the best in this town everyone on staff is super friendly the service was just great and omg the food the food is so great good I love the food.... Nice music nice cool and chill atmosphere I love it. This is a must try if you have never been here and love trying new styles of food this pace is it.

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Waiting area for take out.

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Seating area... nice, warm feel.

El Papa's

4.8

(64 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

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Mama's breakfast from el papas!

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Breakfast taco with bean, cheese, egg, and potato.

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Jacob L.

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6 years ago

I think it's 3 generations of family working there. The service is ALWAYS good, the prices are reasonable and the food is great and so are the portions. They always make sure our coffe is hot and fresh and filled up. read more

Tosha V.

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4 years ago

Everything we go in it's amazing food atmosphere people the owner is always there when we need him good friend