Amazing food, amazing customer service, a 10/10, the pancakes, enchiladas, burgers, everything…read more Would definitely come again.

Wow! What a busy place. We were leaving South Padre Island and wanted to grab breakfast for the…read moreroad. It took a few minutes to come inside and order the to go order. The order took 25 minutes because the kitchen was so busy. While waiting, I observed several locals coming in to eat, being greeted by the family who owns the restaurant. That was a good sign that the wait was worth it. The food was great, even on the road. Tortillas were perfect, not too heavy, but held the ingredients well. We opted for a few small tacos and a few large. Small is still BIG!! Barbacoa was delicious. The cheese used was more Velvetta like, but still not overwhelming or too rich. We will be back, hopefully to sit down and eat there.

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

Stopped in to order food to go. While waiting the woman manager or owner decides to meet with all…read morethe wait and kitchen staff about ten feet away from me. I am on my phone watching Facebook reels. She started to talk loudly to them about things she was not happy about and got louder and louder and got more and more descriptive of things she was not happy about. She spoke Spanish to them and I think she assumed I did not understand Spanish. It got to the point that I felt embarrassed for the employees and I raised the volume on my phone so that I did not have to hear what was being said. It did not work! That made me very upset and I began to get a tight knot in my stomach. She was very loud and talked to them in a very condescending and mean manner. I lost my appetite!!! I could only take so much. I got up from my chair, walked over, interrupted the meeting to motion my waiter to me and told him to please cancel my order because I did not like what was happening in front of customers. I said it was not right. And, I made sure to look at her when I said that. I also said I will never return and walked out. I feel sorry for the employees. I really hope she did not take it out on them. But, I had to say something. This happened exactly as I have written it. The woman did not respond to me in any way. I think she was shocked.

This restaurant was SO good and SO authentic!! We had a group of 9 and we're seated and served in a…read morevery timely manner, everything was amazing portions for their price and the flavor was top notch- truly I wish we had their restaurant in Dallas! Our waiter was so kind and attentive, bathrooms were clean and well stocked, I would 1000% visit here again if im ever back in South Texas!

A true hidden gem in an unassuming restaurant. Words cannot describe how fantastic the breakfast…read moreburritos are here, easily the best we've ever had and our mouths are watering typing this out. From the sheer size of the breakfast burritos to the flavors, everything is fantastic and beyond what we ever could've hoped for stopping by here. The parking situation is not great as there's not many spots around the side, but figure out how to get in here if you can. The staff is extremely friendly and the interior is clean. We ordered a sausage and cheese burrito; chorizo, egg, and cheese burrito; and a cheese quesadilla. Every single thing was out of this world. We could write again how great the breakfast burritos are, but we recommend you just go and try it. By far one of the best hidden gems we have found in the state of Texas. Make the trip, it's worth it.

Trying new places in the area around SPI - 2 of 2…read more I haven't been to SPI and the Rio Grande Valley that often, but I've eaten at several of the casual eateries on the island and in Port Isabel. If wanting a reasonably priced and filling Mexican breakfast, it used to be Isabel's and Manuel's. Isabel's was much to my liking but I wanted to try somewhere new. Manuel's closed and it has supposedly reopened somewhere else. I'm not going to ask, "Mexiquito ... where have you been all my life?" I thought it was new(er), but was assured it had been there a long time. I didn't make it in for breakfast, but I did make it in for lunch. Inside, it is very different from Isabel's, where they have plainer walls, a lower ceiling, and fluorescent lighting. Mexiquito has the darker woodwork, the green and red colors found on the flag of Mexico, and dimmer illumination that some Mexican locales have. Mexiquito is right on the main drag, so I've obviously driven past it on previous visits to the area. I had one of the combination platters with rice and refried beans. I asked for chicken as the filling for my items inside tortillas. Remember that, if you don't specify the filling, it may default to ground beef. The platter was plentiful and it was fairly tasty. They also bring on the chips and salsa. I had a cup of coffee and a glass of ice water. It's good that I asked for the ice water. Normally, it's to cool down from the coffee. Here, they only feature one type of salsa and it was too hot for my taste. Another reviewer mentions it, so I think I'm on track. I was not going to go with 5 stars to begin with, but only offering that one type of salsa with that much kick doesn't make me a fan. Dial it down a little to something more "middle of the road." Otherwise, if you like spicier salsa, Mexiquito is a reliable eatery with friendly personnel and fair prices.

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.

We were in the hunt for local seafood our last day in town and had to have a dog friendly patio…read more We found this place and everything was soo good but their shrimp cocktail is what really stood out to us. Different than a traditional shrimp cocktail, there were a lot of gulf shrimp in a bowl of sauce with herbs and spices, . The 3 of us barely finished it because of how much shrimp were In it, It was soo flavorful and really hit the spot on a very hot day. I had the fish tacos. 6 tacos came with it ! What! They were the best fish tacos I've ever had! Made with perfectly grilled flounder. My son had the shrimp tacos and hubby had the seafood plate with fried flounder and calamari . All very good and service was great too. They were very welcoming and friendly with my dog and provided a bowl of water for her on their patio seating.

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.

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!