Our family ordered the shrimp quesadillas, plain quesadillas, chicken verde enchiladas, and the chicken flauta plate. The quesadillas were really good with that yummy queso blanco that made them extra tasty. The chicken verde was a little different since the chicken seemed cooked in red sauce and then topped with salsa verde, but it was still good. The margaritas weren't very strong, but the food overall was delicious. It would be helpful to have a sign when you first walk in letting guests know to seat themselves, because that part was a little confusing. We definitely rang the bell on the way out for the great service and food. read more

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I had the Molcaje.. amazing! Must try!! With corn tortillas. Flour and corn are both made in house and authentic. Most dishes are soooo good. Generous portions and well-priced. Packed on Friday for dinner, but we still found seating. Drinks also decently priced. read more

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Dinner was good. Restaurant was busy for a Sunday evening. The fajita steak was a bit chewy. The corn tortillas were freshly made. The chips and salsa were good. Chips were freshly made. Parking: surface parking read more

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This place is so good! The food was delicious, the waitress was so great and the price was reasonable. We even came back to eat a second time on our vacation. read more

We stopped in for lunch before heading back home to Houston. The food was great, portions were generous and food was made fresh to order. The service was polite and fast and the restaurant was clean. Prices were reasonable and we would definitely stop in next time we come visit. read more

Always great food, fast service , authentic flavors at a great low price! Casual Atmosphere and music read more

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Met an old friend for a late lunch, first time visiting this restaurant although I've passed it many times on the way to the beach. Inside, it's very pretty, small with about 20 tables and booths. There's a tiny bar in the corner. The floors are tile and the walls are blue with a lot of nautical and beach decor. On this Wednesday after noon it was fairly busy, with lots of families and workers eating and drinking. We were seated immediately and given menus - the menu is huge, and contains lots of breakfast selections as well as favorite Mexican lunch/dinner items. We ordered a beef taco salad and a cheese enchilada plate along with sodas to drink. We munched on complimentary tortilla chips and salsa (fiery) while we waited for our food. The meals came out quickly, large portions and tasty beans/rice. The taco salad had a crisp shell with more beans/beef than lettuce, but guac and sour cream plus cheese. The enchiladas were good, not quite hot enough to melt all the cheese inside the tortillas but they had a good flavor. Service was very friendly and efficient. Total for two entrees, two sodas was $34.16 before tip. By the way they charge a 3% upcharge for using plastic, so be aware. read more

Tex-Mex on the Island! Mexican pastor Taquitos are my favorite! Home grown chips and multiple salsas round it out. Add a beer or Margarita & it's a doe deal. read more

First night in town and this was an easy pick for dinner with two (tiiired) nephews and wonderful in-laws. They had been at the beach with us driving down from work- this is one of our go tos when we visit Corpus- service was friendly and funny,food was HOT!! It wasn't nearly as loud as normal, so that was a huge plus! We could hear each other, no problem read more

The food is so good the service is great waiters are so nice and the vibe is VIBIN Its so good. i recommend this place to every one that comes to mustang island read more

Not too shabby. Food was good. Service a bit slow - chip bowl empty, cup needed refilling, and waited a little long for check and to-go container. Overall, a good experience. I rang the bell leaving and would go back again. read more

4 breakfast tacos for $18 is crazy. Mexican breakfast tacos use the cheapest ingredients available; beans, potatoes, cheese, eggs, but somehow manage to overcharge for it. Restaurants in America lost their minds. Cheese was still grated and not melted. read more

As we draw towards the close of another year, from season to season, Fall (Autumn) to Winter; and now that the weather is finally cooling in South Texas, I find it appropriate to review what has become one of my favorite beachy Mexican restaurants: La Palma. It is literally on the corner where you turn to go to one of my favorite beaches on North Padre Island, Whitecap Beach. As such, it has been my go-to destination for epic Mexican brunches before or after heading there over the course of this Summer. It has great food! Really some of the best à la carte Mexican brunch in town (this is still technically "Corpus"). From what I can tell, most of the traditional Tex-Mex dishes look higher quality as well. Since most of my trips here are around mid-mornings, the crowd at those times is usually big mix of both tourists and "Islanders" (folks who live here). It's lively and a great place to "people watch". Never a dull moment. The service has always been great, IMO. Even when they are super busy. Nothing I can find to complain about there. Worth noting is that they will accommodate without any sense of awkwardness (no beans, rice or tortillas - no big deal!). In short, if you're ever in the area or on the way to the beach, consider stopping by here. I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

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This is place is great. They give you coffee and drink in the cutest cups. And the food is great, everything homemade. They deserve 5 stars read more

Food was excellent, once again. Service was top notch! This is our second trip to North Padre Island and our second visit here. read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Great food and service. The restaurant is pretty casual. The portions are massive. I ordered the green chilaquiles plate which comes with beans and potatoes. I ended up finishing the entire plate and it kept me full until dinner time. I definitely felt like a beached whale when I hit the beach after eating here, but in the best way possible haha. I would come back here again. read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I couldn't tell if it was open or not. As I swung the door open, there was mariachi coming from the tv, beautiful brightly colored walls and just a few customers seated. It's a very clean establishment inside. My server was very friendly, offering me a half off margarita or draft beer as the special today. Chips were white corn and the thin ones, which I prefer. The salsa was too spicy for me, but that's just preference and I'm in Texas after all. I ordered a pastor burrito and a side of charro beans. It's been years since I've had a pastor burrito and I was not disappointed. Elated is more like it! I was traveling solo, so I was in and out rather quickly. I'm going back in the morning for breakfast on my way back to my landlocked home state. Do not miss this restaurant! read more

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Great service Real Mexican food Reasonable pricing. What more could visitors like us ask for on Taco Tuesdays in March on Padre Island Corpus Christi TX? We would return another time. See our many photos posted for some delicious food. read more

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WE FINALLY FOUND A PLACE WITH BREAKFAST TACOS ON THE ISLAND. It's real close to a cluster of hotels and you must pick up or pay a visit.The tortillas are fresh and the eggs were well cooked. The red salsa was my favorite. I've noticed an island tax around here. Just that some items are pricier on the island. In my mind the island tax keeps these restaurants open year round. This one was so worth it!!! read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Fresh tortillas and soft eggs - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Food was average. They changed the amount they charged my credit card by almost $40 sometime after I signed my receipt. Be aware of credit card fraud here. read more

Food was on point. Bacon egg and Barbacoa tacos were great along with the large portion plates. We always make our way here when we visit North Padre. Every year when my family and I visit, we already know where we are getting our breakfast each day. Fast service and inviting atmosphere. Until next time, Keep it the great work ! read more

Food is terrible I came here 2 times first time Stake was so hard i couldn't even eat it when I told manager about it she get all crazy on me 2 time I I ordered quesadilla it was terrible as you can see in pic this place is waste of money i don't recommend it and won't be coming back again read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Bad nasty food - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

We haven't been here in a couple of months and went last night. We were looking forward to it and were so disappointed. The quality and depth of flavor of the food was lacking and not near what is has been. What happened? Enchiladas, rice and beans were bland.... Salsa and chips were ok. They added flour tortilla chips?!?! This is south texas....The top shelf margarita was excellent and the reason for 3 stars. Bring back the old flavors. Hopefully, we just hit it on the wrong night???? read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was amazing too. Great place to take the kids and have a great meal. Beautiful Christmas Decorations. Huge portions. read more

The food here is amazing & very well made. Close to our rental to go & pick-up. The mini tacos, quesadillas and gorditas were very well made and the salsa they have is good & spicy. The chile con queso, which is salsa with cheese it is amazing but not too spicy, kids loved it. The service is good. I'll make sure to come back & highly recommend. Wish we had this place closer to home. read more

Amazing breakfast tacos, had the ham and the chorizo breakfast tacos with egg, be careful ordering two because they are large! Awesome service right off the beach so it's a must try if you are in the area. Also some of the best salsa we have had in a while so may have to come back for a to go of it on the way outta town! read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Ham and chorizo breakfast burritos with egg - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Food was amazing! Steak Quesadillas in particular. Margaritas were nice and strong and very tasty for top shelf! Can't wait to go back. read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

While visiting the area, we found this place on yelp and saw the had good reviews. We ordered the taco salad, chimichanga, and a chicken nuggets with fries for the kids. The food was spot on! The steak in both the taco salad and chimichanga was well marinated and tasted amazing. The veggies were fresh, the horchata was yummy, and the chips and salsa were awesome. The salsa did have a spicy kick, but it was perfect and you can tell was home made. The issue here was the service. Even though they were all staffed and the place was a bit small, you can tell they were disorganized and the service was very slow. The staff looked like they were working all by themselves instead of as a team. The food is still amazing and worth a visit if your in the area. read more

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After the long drive I needed food .. stat! Tried this local spot and it is a winner. Super fast and friendly service. Everything tasted great. read more

La Palma Mexican Restaurant - Marg and chips. The salsa has some Zing! Yum. I poured it on everything. - Mexican Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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The food was good and very reasonably priced! We recommend the burritos and enchiladas!We will be coming back!

Great food lots to choose from the price is pre covid me and my wife ate under $25 plus tip service is good lots of room here and very responsive to your request. Highly recommended Thank you La Palma read more

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Food is good. But the service is extremely slow. After good was delivered waitress never came back. read more

We stopped in for breakfast and loved the food and friendly service. My wife enjoyed an omelet with hash browns and some of the tastiest refried beans we've ever had! I thoroughly enjoyed and demolished two chorizo and egg tacos and the plethora of sauces...3 squeeze bottles of spiciness and one cup of a hot concoction....yes I tried all of them and I was looking for more tacos to put them on. The flour tortillas were really good. The coffee was so good we got seconds. We'll be back for more. read more

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Everything was incredible. The torta, the asada plate. But my little son ordered chicken nuggets and was given some sad looking chicken. The service was excellent. Friendly. Refills on time. We got there at a good time and didn't wait to be seated. Coffee was hot and delicious. The salsa and chips were great starters! Would definitely eat here again! Just won't order the chicken nuggets. It would've been a 5 start review if not for the chicken nuggets. read more

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Visiting from Ft Worth and craving some Mexican food. Reviews for this place were good, so we came here a little after 11 during thr week. No signage telling us to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. After standing a looking around for a minute, we chose a booth and sat ourselves. Took a bit for anyone to come to our table, but there was a table of probably 20-25 people ahead of us and several other tables waiting for their food, so it's understandable. Chips and salsa were good, only 1 bowl for the table and chips weren't refilled until our food came. Very extensive menu with pretty much any combination you can think of. Prices were spot on with the amount of food you get and would run you several dollars more at another establishment. I can't remember the names of the dishes we ordered, but everything was delicious. All in all we would visit again if back in the area. Just be mindful of wait times and staff shortages, which is common everywhere these days, and you will be fine! read more

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Wife had a asada gotta and bean and cheese chalupa. She said it slapped lol. We hit the drive through it was quick and will go back

I went in for an early breakfast and I love enchiladas with my eggs. They were happy to accommodate my special breakfast request and the enchiladas were very good. My waitress was extremely kind and my coffee cup never got below half a cup. I will definitely be back when staying on this end of the island. To the entire staff: Job very well done! read more

This is my favorite go to restaurant for Mexican food in corpus. There are so many choices. Other places have good Fair as well but La Palma you can always depend on them. Their food is always the freshest and delicious and the prices are very reasonable. Try their daily specials if you wanna save more read more

Breakfast tacos, bacon egg and cheese, bean and cheese with bacon and potato. Popular spot on North Padre after the 4th of July.

We happened to be nearby and decided to give La Palma a try, we are so glad we did! We had breakfast (migas and chilaquiles) and the food was delicious but the real treats were the homemade tortillas and salsas. Great place, friendly service! read more