Great bar/restaurant- we sat at the patio enjoying the weather. The food took a while to arrive probably because they were full And busy, thankfully there was a play area To keep our daughter busy. Wife ordered a drink (can't remember the name) and I ordered a pina colada, strangely they both tasted exactly the same. Other than that the food was great. Loved my smash burger with bacon and extra patty added Will come back here if we visit port Aransas again read more

After searching for what felt like forever to find a highly recommended spot -- even Port A Escapes listed this place as a must‑try -- we decided to give it a shot. I've traveled all over the world and up and down the U.S. coastline, and I understand beach‑town dining can be hit or miss. But this experience left us genuinely confused about the glowing reviews. We walked into a tiny establishment where the bar was fully staffed and drinks were flowing, yet we couldn't even get served food. Alcohol seemed ready to go, but the kitchen was moving at a pace that made no sense. We were told food would take over an hour. For a place this small, that's baffling. It made me wonder if the rave reviews were written through "vacation goggles" -- sunburned, tired, or a few drinks in -- because from our sober perspective, nothing about the service or setup matched the hype. Maybe the "excellent" part of the name refers strictly to the bar, because the grill definitely felt off‑duty. We ended up leaving without ever getting food. Not the experience we were hoping for. read more

Right off the bat, I have to say, probably the best burger I've had in Port Aransas and all the trips we've made here. This is one of those places where you walk in, stand in line, place your order and go find a seat. When your order is ready, they'll bring it out to your table. Staff is very friendly and the evening we went, there were three or four young men that were taking food to the tables and clearing tables and they were all very friendly and helpful. We went on a Saturday night, and there was a good flow of people in and out the entire time we were there. We didn't have a hard time finding a table initially, but the place filled up quickly. But there are five or six other restaurants within a block to two blocks around this place, so there was a lot of foot traffic and a lot of people eating out in that area. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and I have to tell you that is one of the most amazing burgers I have had in the last few years. Amazing! The burger was cooked perfectly and had several strips of crispy bacon, melty cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, and red onion, and the meat was seasoned perfectly. I got the fries, and they were crispy seasoned well and extremely tasty. I told my wife as we were sitting there eating that this place was definitely on our list of eating establishments the next time we were in Port A, and you can bet we will be down there for another burger. read more

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10/10 The food was phenomenal we had the Jack & Coke burger & the chicken pesto Sammie, both exceeded expectations! We order a top shelf marg with casamigos repo & honestly it was the best marg I've ever had, ever. I'm a hugeeee marg brat! We also tried the house pina colada on the rock with a dark rum floater and it was delightful. You order food at the counter so you don't have a server, but service at the counter was excellent; very kind, attentive and fun. The vibe is low key chill tiki bar, such a cute place! Definitely recommend. We will return! read more

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I have been wanting to come to Lelo's because I heard they have the best pina coladas. I have come twice before but the wait for food was always "1 hour" as said by the host. Saturday evening happened to be the day that I decided to be patient and take a chance and wait on this place. I ordered the Lelo divide and it was honestly not good at all. I thought it was going to be frozen but it was just a ton of pineapple juice, dark rum, and some ice. I took a sip and the drink was actually warm....... didn't taste any strawberry daiquiri in it as stated it was a mix of strawberry daiquiri and pina colada. Oh and by the way this entire place is pretty much "self serve". You have to go up to the bar to order drinks and your food. No one waits on you to refill your drinks or offer water. Ordered our food, we got 3 cheeseburgers and a chicken strip basket (4 people). I was excited about the chicken strip basket because it looked really great in the photo online. However, after an HOUR AND A HALF of waiting for our food, it came out looking like the photo i attached... It actually also tasted like Tyson. Overall, this is a place you're not missing out on if you decide to skip over due to the crowds. It's not all it's hyped up to be and it will probably take 2 hours to get your food even when the restaurant is not busy. Apparently they only have one person working in the kitchen so do with that information as you please. I will not be returning to this place as someone who visits Port A frequently. It's not the "best burgers on the island" it's the "LONGEST FOOD WAIT ON THE ISLAND". read more

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Food was great! Order at the bar & self seating indoors & outdoors. Dogs welcome too! read more

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Really fun spot, filled with fun people, fun games, fun music, and fun decor. Every burger is awesome, and the steak bites even more so! The bartenders keep the place lively and make some excellent margaritas and cocktails. 4 stars only because the food service can be very slow (on a busy day, budget 45-60 minutes to get your food order). read more

Solid "Island Vibes" on this just off the beach spot. We didn't eat but the food looked solid. Frozen's drinks were tasty but be prepared to pay a premium for them. PBR was $5 with a .75 cent tip so that's not terrible but prices were a premium given they beach bum experience. read more

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This was yummy! We received our food in a reasonable amount of time. Cute island restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. We ordered the patty melt per staff recommendation and it was delicious! Worth the stop in Port A read more

Fun drinks, decent food but the AC has never worked in all of our time coming here. Such a cool spot despite the oppressive heat

Lelos is a solid 4. Probably 5 if I would have had another one of their delicious frozen pain killers! I always contend,if demand is there resturant operation is not rocket science. Now,Lelo may be a rocket scientist but,he didn't need to be, to land on the perfect formula. Now class,do you remember what the formula is? Good food+ pleasing drink+ atmosphere+service+ reasonable prices= I would go back . Port Aransas having gone through many transfigurations is a hard town to eat in. Decades ago before the tourist arrived en mass, 2 cafes dishing out requisite Gulf fried seafood made everyone happy. Not these days. With the national attention Port Aransas is receiving,all stripes are showing up and as a result you have a lot of " tourist traps". So,when I do eat out,I carefully scout and research my options as to not spend a fortune on disappointment. Lelos showed up on my radar and a smash burger was in order. Perfectly cooked,crispy caramelized edges,fresh lettuce, tomato and onions on a soft white toasted bun. Home Run! My dining mates Blue Cheese burger was equally as impressive. All coupled with hot crispy fries They have quite a drink selection also. I went for a frozen pain killer and was floored. Delicious. I could have drank those all afternoon. Go! read more

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Such a cute beachside spot! Great vibe. The wait was long for food on a Friday night. I got the ahi tuna wrap. It was advertised as rare but the tuna was definitely very well done, which had a weird texture to it. Fries were great. Drinks were great. Wish the tables were cleaner, every table felt a l sticky. read more

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Super cute little tiki bar on Port A! We loved the theming centered around Christmas and New Year's - the decor, lighting and special drink menu was spot on! Walk up to the bar to order and pick up your drinks, then have a seat at one of their several cocktail tables. Great place to catch up with friends, grab a bite and enjoy a game or two! read more

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Drinks are good, fries are good and the staff seems pretty chill, but whoever cooks the steaks, please get rid of. The steak bites are advertised as medium rare and that's the only way they're served - but all the steak bites we got were well done and definitely not medium rare. On top of that, quite under seasoned. My total was over $130, I guess I expected more. Very disappointed. read more

Leli's Bar in Port Aransas was a solid stop for a casual bite. Nothing over-the-top or mind-blowing, but everything we ordered was good We had the chicken strips and the Jack and Coke burger. It was a little sweet, a little savory, and cooked well. read more

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Food was great the only bad part was the air was out when we were there and it was hot!

This place rocks! They have plenty of fun drinks on the menu but we just grabbed a bite. I went for the Pablano burger with jalapenos added along with some rings. Both were excellent and my buddy got cheese curds and those were just as good. The only problem with the place is the parking is pretty limited. read more

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We wanted a good burger and we ended up with one of the best burgers we've had in a long time. We ordered the bacon cheeseburgers at the bar, along with fried pickles and sodas. The wait was about 20 minutes to get our food but it was worth it! The fried pickles were delicious, and the burgers were so good! If you want a good, juicy, homemade burger this is it. These are fresh handmade beef patties and the buns are grilled as well. The seasoning is perfect and the fries were hot and crispy. This isn't a fast food burger, this is the real deal. The restaurant is small but the outside deck has a lot of seating. Parking can be cramped but manageable. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect from this small Texas beach town, but Lelo's Island Bar certainly showed out! The spot was quaint but decorated adorably, with a strong island vibe and fun music. The tiki drinks were delicious, served in fun tiki glasses and fresh garnish. They also had a sizeable food menu that offered both bar snacks and full blown entrees. This was definitely a fun stop and I'd go back! read more

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Best burger joint in Texas. Best drinks in Port Aransas. Best steak bite salad anywhere!

My family and I ALWAYS make sure to stop by Lilo's when we're in town! A bit on the pricey side, especially for our family but nonethless worth every penny! You pick your own seats, inside or out - we always chose to sit outside with their play area for the kiddos. Although it does take a good minute to have your food brought out, i could never complain - everything always tastes fantastic. I'm a sucker for the cute cups they serve they're cocktails in, which is also fantastic. They do have a smaller menu, which is fine by us - everyone always leaves happy and full. Until next time, Port A! read more

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Burgers were pretty cool and the environment was good. But our food took an hour to come out even though there was only 10 people there. When we asked if the food was coming they were extremely rude to my friend and acted like he was the "asshole" and blamed the small kitchen. No matter how small your kitchen is you should be able to make food faster than 1 burger per hour. I'm never coming back and hope I don't even see this place ever again. Be warned. read more

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We sat at the bar and the drinks were well made. We both ordered food and we can't complain about anything! The waitress was helpful and super nice. We'll definitely stop back in next time we come to Port A. read more

I had a really disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was incredibly slow -- we waited forever just to have someone take our order, and it took even longer for the food to come out. What made it worse was how rude the staff were. When we tried to ask about the delay, they seemed annoyed and acted like we were bothering them. The whole atmosphere felt unwelcoming, and it definitely ruined the meal. Good service can make up for a lot, but in this case the attitude and the long wait made the experience frustrating. I wouldn't recommend this place and won't be coming back. read more

I've been in the biz for over 52 years. I am by definition a restaurant rat. Started as a dishwasher and ended as a master chef working in a restaurant with 2 Michelan stars. I've been around. Lelo's has a great following and an amazing amount of potential. Tonight was my second time there in a year and I can truly say the restaurant is a victim of it's own success. I have yet to try the food because they employee an archaic system in which customers are told your food may or may not be ready in an hour after you stand in line to order it. Tighten it up guys. You have a hit, don't blow it. read more

This is a place you go when you are on "island time". There is a long wait for food but there are lots of activities on the patio to keep everyone entertained. Parents can hangout and enjoy a beverage while the kids play. Parents can play too though. Food was good. Vibe was chill. read more

Affordable. Greeted when we entered. Friendly Clerk offered suggestions on the menu and took our order quickly. Music is mostly 90s rock-Alt-party music-that's a win with me. Can't go wrong with any burger. There's a young girl with glasses who worked her butt off delivering orders-Tip her! And give her a raise or paid time off. We need more waitresses with her work ethic! Beer is par for the course but did have 1 craft IPA that's good and I don't like IPAs but I can't turn down a beer I haven't had. Fries are good, not burnt or over salted. Napkin dispensers are inside if your table doesn't have one. Parking is an issue. Tip: Take a golf cart or small car. Your biga$$ TX truck won't fit here. Yes, the patio has flies. Duh! You're outside. Not an issue for me. Just a good burger joint for salty beach people. I fit in. read more

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I really loved the food! The customer service was good. It did take like 15 minutes for me to they my plate for just one and they don't do Togo's so I had to order then ask for a Togo box and pack it myself which was a little annoying but overall I did like it. read more

Went to Lelos because we really wanted a good burger. They also have great drinks. Of course I got a marg and the wife got a Wild Watusi. You order at the bar from the very nice lady and then we decided to sit outside. We started with a basket of cheese curds. Discovered them in Oregon and happy to see good ones here. The burgers are huge so we decided to split a Jack and Coke burger. Lots of grilled onions and that delicious sauce. TVs and a bar area. Fun place. read more

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Horrible service. Waited over an hour for our food when the restaurant was not busy. Went to check on our food and saw about 15 meals ready to be taken to tables but they gave no answers. Was told they were running about 45 min when we had been waiting 50. Severely understaffed read more

Wonderful! Great food and atmosphere. Will definitely visit again when we go back to Port A

It's a great touristy spot! The food was absolutely amazing, service took a little bit of time, but we WERE there when it was really packed. Definitely a local favorite as well. Staff were super friendly and helpful with our order!! read more

Awesome bacon cheeseburgers on the flattop at Lelo. Cold beer too. Service friendly and fast. Cool local vibe. What more could you ask for? read more

Lelo's Island Bar - Awesome bacon cheeseburgers on the flattop at Lelo! Cold beer too. What more could you ask for? - Tiki Bars Near Me - Port Aransas, Texas

5, Black and Bleu burger: R hopes this becomes a permanent menu item 5, Hummus and Pita: K ate this as his dinner and loved it, pita triangles were warm, veg was crisp; Other places might phone in this this one was good 5, yard games and arcade game 4, hamburger: E loved all the veg 4, Fries: crispy, but weren't seasoned after coming out of the fryer. Would have been a 2 without the add'l table salt. 3.5, Steak bites: M said seasoning was a bit spicy read more

Friendly staff. Island vibe. The drinks were all delicious (we ordered several types). The food was delicious as well. We ordered the steak bites and steak bite salad (real blue cheese!), and pesto chicken sandwich and chicken tenders and grilled cheese. The fries were amazing!!! read more

Place was nice but ordering only a burger, chicken tenders, and steak bites took and hour and a half.

Best place on the island. Steak bites, fried pickles, ranch, and portobello burger were all 10/10. Iced tea was amazing as well. Convenient ordering and seating. Friendly staff. Area is small inside and out, be prepared to wait for a table in peak seasons. read more

Ryan is the man! Steak nuggets and patty melt were off the chain. Ryan's Mai Tai was perfect and yummy. Worth a try for sure. read more

Very casual restaurant with a fun tiki vibe. You order at the counter. Family and pet friendly. The service isn't great, but I liked the mushroom swiss burger. read more

Came here to refuel after a morning on the beach. I enjoyed the Scurvy Cocktail (2x!) and my husband had a Oasis Original beer. I ordered a Tuna Pita with fries and my husband had a patty melt that he cannot stop talking about! () the staff is attentive and having a good time and we loved watching the vintage music videos and the kitschy Island vibe. read more

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