Linda&#x27;s Restaurant

I've been here a handful of times…read more Visit 1: carne guisada plate ordered through the drive-thru, delicious and love convenience. Visit 2: dined in and ordered carne asada plate, delicious. Visit 3: got breakfast thru the drive thru, chilaquiles with egg mixed in, no salsa ranchera They made the corn tortilla chips very soggy and there were ONIONS which I do not like and which was not disclosed, only ate a quarter or the top layer of the plate. Visit 4: was sick with vomiting so got tortilla soup. Chicken was cooked but not tenderized. I liked the one from Cancun's better. Visit 5: brought hubby here. He commented that carne guisada was overcooked, I tasted and agreed. I put this place to the true test by ordering menudo... and they failed. Menudo tasted like they didn't wash tripas after parboiling them. Each bite was initially good follow up by an uncomfortable, dirty aftertaste. My verdict: not bad, just mid. Maybe some issues with quality control. I'll be back to try the seafood though.

Wow awesome place. Great food fast service. You alot of people comming at all hours of the day. I…read morehave never been there early enough to catch the breakfast which I hear is spectacular but for lunch and dinner was exceptionally good. I mean the steak was well done but yet juicy almost impossible to do. The enchiladas were flavorful and stuffed with chicken. Pro tip don't forget to ask about their sauce selection it really elevates any dish

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Delicious top shelf margarita and chips and salsa!

Fridas Mexican Restastaurant

4.5(77 reviews)

4.7 mi

Food fantastic Service fantastic…read more Ambiance very nice comfortable Parking is very limited in downtown Corpus Christi so you may not be able to park in front of the restaurant but there is other places to park in other lots and side streets.

This downtown spot is indeed filled with Kahlo and Kahlo-esque decor, bright and funky in the best…read moreway. The salsas rate from "pleasantly hot" to "make your head tingle" to "am I crying?" so be wise in your consumption. Service was attentive and pleasant, and the drinks were very reasonably priced. My family got basic fare. The green and red enchiladas both looked great (the green with chicken tasted great too), and my wife's "morning in a bowl" would have fit in at a fancy brunch. However, my Molcajete was the star of the show. Sizzling and filled with delicious meats, cheese, peppers, and onions. It was a serious amount of food, and everything was kept piping hot throughout the whole meal. Dessert was pretty legit too. The churros are big and perfect. The Sopapillas were light and delicious, though I was left wishing for powdered sugar. Overall, this place is a new favorite for our frequent trips to Corpus.

Sizzling skillet was delicious!

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El Jalisco Grill

4.3(235 reviews)

4.7 mi

I was pleasantly surprised by this cute clean place…read more We visited on a Friday evening and were immediately sat. Our waitress was very kind, attentive and even answered our questions since it was our first time visiting. The beef fajitas were delicious and at a great price too! The flour tortillas were yummy as well! We will definitely be back and recommend others try this place!

We really enjoyed our meal at El Jalisco Grill- we were hungry from a road trip but the happy hour…read moremargaritas just hit right (all day happy hours on Tuesdays/Thursdays with $4 margaritas). Complimentary public parking lot. The service was great and the food was yummy! We got the street tacos - (2) el pastor, (3) asada and the taco salad. We really enjoyed it! The chips and salsa were great as well! Definitely recommend!

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Spam & egg plate w/skirt steak

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Guajillo's On The Island

4.6(292 reviews)

13.4 mi

Outstanding mole! Chips were so toasty and delicious. Not traditional salsa yet so much better…read morewith a creamy touch. Small and quaint.

This place came HIGHLY recommended to us from my family. They said this is where you get authentic…read moreMexican cuisine. As a vegan, that made me excited because actual Mexican food usually has less cheese and can be made vegan. The business is quaint. There was a friendly hostess to welcome us in and our server was very hospitable. We ordered the chile relleno without cheese, zucchini in pasilla pepper sauce, and mole verde off the vegetarian options on the menu. We also enjoyed guacamole and chips. Our server was happy to accommodate our vegan modifications and it was really easy to communicate with him. The flavors are just WOW! Hands down the best guacamole of my life. The sauces are vibrant and rich. Everything tasted so fresh. And the prices for this quality of food cannot be beat. My husband and I literally licked sauce off the plates to make sure we did not miss one ounce of that authentic Mexican flavor. This place is top of our list of businesses to visit next time we are in town visiting family. We had an incredible experience and cannot wait to continue to explore the vegetarian menu options.

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Yola Cocina Mexicana

4.2(203 reviews)

1.2 mi

My boyfriend and I recently visited Yola for lunch after having it on our list for quite some time,…read moreand it truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a warm, inviting atmosphere and a beautifully designed space that made for the perfect date spot! We started with the Queso Fundido and Nachos con Carne, both of which were recommended to us--and absolutely did not disappoint! For our main course, we shared the Tacos de Asada and the Birria Lunch Special. Not only was the lunch special a great value, but it also came with some of the best beans I've had in a while-officially my new favorite! Everything we tried was rich in flavor, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu. If our first visit is any indication, I know we won't be disappointed!

With the name being in Spanish you'd expect true authentic Mexican flavor but no just another white…read morewashed Mexican restaurant. The most authentic flavor item in my lunch was the refried beans that look like poop at first sight. Rice was bland with cumin flavor and the mole was the most disappointing. Might as well have called them regular enchiladas, the flavor was basic taco mix with a tiny taste of mole. Just a thick cumin or comino paste. Enchiladas should be dripping with sauce in the inside. These were dry tortillas that were barely garnished with sauce on top. The chicken inside was very flavorul but dry. Then the 16 oz lemonade was 4$ and it was super sour ! I never leave reviews. But this was truly disappointing.

The bar! Don't for get to get the guacamole it's the best in town.

Birria and Enchiladas Verdes

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Bella the Bartender is beautiful inside and out and so was this lovely cocktail shemade me

Mi Casita

4.8(21 reviews)

3.0 mi

This place may look like a little hole in the wall, but WOW -- the food was absolutely delicious…read moreand so fresh! Everything tasted authentic, flavorful, and made with care. The presentation and service were just as amazing as the food itself. It was our first time trying this spot while visiting Corpus, and coming from McAllen, we definitely approve! We'll absolutely be back whenever we're in town. Hidden gems like this deserve all the love!

Two foodies from Houston,…read more We were in Corpus Christi and of course we were hungry. Restaurant is in an older building. However, everyone was welcoming and friendly. We ordered Chicken Flautas (chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla that is then fried) and Carne Guisada (stewed beef) which came with fresh flour tortillas (with a browning ingredient- no raw looking tortillas) with two Mexican cokes. While it was not to our liking, everyone had different taste buds. Also, the restaurant did have a good share of customers. Sorry, I didn't take pictures. Give it a try for yourself and let us know which dishes you tired and your thoughts. Happy Eating!

Now a Mi Casita!

Steak, eggs & bacon (à la carte)

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Spam, bacon & eggs (à la carte) (Spam is an underrated & cheap "superfood")

Jalapeno's Mexican Bar & Grill

4.0(29 reviews)

15.5 mi

I had a very enjoyable dinner at Jalapeño's last weekend while visiting friends. It was happy hour…read moreso they had a great price for their frozen margaritas...I had two! Chips and salsa, also very good; I love that they serve the red salsa cold. For dinner I had the shrimp soup and it was excellent. Wish I could eat there more often!

Jalapeno's exceeded expectations. My wife and I we typically judge a Tex Mex restaurant based on…read moretheir salsa and Jalapeno's salsa is very good! I also got one of the combo plates that consisted of ground beef enchiladas and a crunchy beef & cheese taco. They were good but the rice and beans stole the show here. They also brought out some salsa that you can add to your food, which I did, and it added a nice kick and made it better. I will try something different next time but looking forward to going back.

The inside

Great chips & salsa

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Beef enchilada + 1 taco plate.

Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina

2.8(394 reviews)

1.6 mi

I've always loved this place. It's got all my Texmex favorites!…read moreThe servings are large, you definitely will not leave hungry! Lots of seating, both tables and booths. The atmosphere is casual and I love the colorful Hispanic decorating and paintings on the wall. The service is very good! There is a bar that makes great margaritas! Enjoy!!

Kiko's isn't the same sadly. I have lived here in CC and this was a frequent place to go with the…read morefamily. The food quality has changed and just isn't hitting the mark anymore. The Kiko's 2.0 isn't the same. Service is great. Same ambiance as the interior didn't change just the owners, QAQC of its food.

Moldy ceiling tiles

Fajitas special

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Front of establishment parking lot

El Potro

4.3(40 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food is great and reasonably priced. Service was fast. For great authentic Mexican food this is…read morewhere I come. My favorite dish is the parillada tarascó

I was passing through this area around dinner time and decided to stop in since my local friend…read morehighly recommended it. Really glad I did. The food was great. I got two crunchy tacos and two pastor tacos. Both were great but the pork street tacos were the best. Service was slow but they were extremely busy so it's understandable. The frozen margarita was a little weak but they have a nice tequila selection so I just dosed it with an extra shot and still came out cheaper than most places. Great place to get dinner.

Fajitas Tarascas

Brunch

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Churros

La Palma Mexican Restaurant

3.9(233 reviews)

13.7 mi

The best Mexican food in Corpus Christi/ N Padre Island. Always great. Affordable. Fresh tortillas…read more Highly recommended

La Palma is by far the best Mexican Restaurant not only in Corpus Christi, but in Texas, and I have…read morebeen to a lot! The food is amazing. Their queso, chorizo, barbacoa, and enchiladas are the best I have had. Service here is awesome, a special shot out to Kennia who is a great server. Looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? La Palma is always great!

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Steak, eggs & bacon (à la carte)

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Molcajete

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Jason M.

6 years ago

This place always forgets to put food in carry out orders and the staff including managers never want to help when you call them and tell them that they didn't include some of the order. They also have roaches and the male manager is rude as hell. From now on my family and I will go to La Hacienda on Staples. Way better option. read more

Drew K.

7 years ago

Went to try this place out and decided to go to the drive thru well the man was the rudest person I have ever dealt with. Then when I got my tacos the gay man was still rude he acted as if he was better then me. I will never go back to this restaurant again. The food was disgusting my tacos were soggy and gross! read more

Hannah R.

8 years ago

the absolute best authentic mexican food restaurant in corpus christi, don't @ me. i would actually sell my soul for their bean and cheese tacos!!!! their flour tortillas are super good too; theyre not too thick but not thin. they even have a drive thru which is super convenient. read more

Edward T.

7 years ago

The food was amazing and the service was spectacular and we would come back when we come back to visit

Mike N.

101

4 years ago

Was not a good experience did not have two items on the menu and no beer. Might be good for locals.

Rick R.

6 years ago

This place serves breakfast all day and most of there breakfast is good. Nachos are petty good to

Rodolfo H.

4 years ago

Great food and service. I went for lunch and everything was great, quick service and great food.

Henry H.

3 years ago

Very good service and very good food highly recommend you to go try it will be back for more!

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Born and raised in Corpus Christi and now live me of Dallas. I can't find carne guisada up there…read moreso when I come down I eat it almost every morning. So good!!

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This little gem of a restaurant in Corpus Christi offers delicious TexMex in generous portions…read more I've been dining here for breakfast or lunch since 1999, and the food is consistently good. We particularly like their refried beans. The chips and salsa are some of the best around. Nine times out of ten, we get cheerful waitresses who are happy to serve. It's more often crowded than not, but we've hardly ever had to wait to be seated. It can be loud when the restaurant is full. Side note: We recommend ordering the homemade corn tortillas if given a choice.

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