Seaside Sandwiches were absolutely amazing! My partner picked them up for our beach day and WOW --…read morethey were packed with flavor and loaded with meat. I even saved half of my sandwich for the next day, and it was still perfect. This will be my go-to spot every time I'm in town. Highly recommend! . No pic to show because we killed them

Visit sammies for a cool fresh sandwich made to order. The service is fast. 6 of us ordered our…read moreunique sandwiches and brought them home to have a nice lunch together. There are so many options to choose from. I recommend this little place for sure. Just FYI, the sandwich shop is on the side of the large complex, on the Amberjack Rd. Side. You can park right in front of the store.

Saved the best for last on last trip down! Being that it's peak season they had more wait staff and…read morea hostess outside. Still fast service during the peak season. My son had the shrimp trio, husband got the fish tacos, my younger kids had kids fried shrimp and I had the shrimp Rasta. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We also had the dip trio. Salsa was amazing this place is a must!

Unfortunately I did not enjoy my meal. I ordered the blackened flounder and mashed potatoes which I…read morefelt were under seasoned. The server was really nice and accommodating. We sat at the outdoor tables which I would not recommend if you don't like traffic noise. There is plenty of parking and no reservations needed.

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

Fantastic experience! The drinks, appetizers, and main meals were all great! Amazing wait staff!…read moreThis will be a guaranteed stop on our future trips.

Viva is always a must stop when I'm in the RGV for work. It's worth the drive, trust me. I've…read moreactually been sat in the same spot each time I've eaten here, too, which is just fine since it offers the best view of the water. The servers are always polite and helpful. Very attentive also. This last visit I got the blackened fish tacos. They were soooooo good. The papas bravas were super tasty as well. I've tried a lot of different dishes on their menu but this had to be my favorite so far.

If you find yourself anywhere near South Padre Island, do yourself a favor and order the shrimp…read morescampi at The Grouchy Gringo. It is nothing short of outstanding. The shrimp are perfectly cooked--tender, plump, and buttery--so fresh they practically melt with each bite. The garlic-infused sauce is rich without being heavy, coating the pasta in a silky finish that brings everything together beautifully. But what truly elevates this dish are the tomatoes. They are delightfully sweet, bright, and bursting with flavor, adding a fresh, vibrant contrast to the savory scampi. Every forkful strikes that perfect balance of citrusy zest, garlic warmth, and natural sweetness. The Grouchy Gringo may have a playful name, but there's nothing grouchy about this plate. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down, savor each bite, and already plan your next visit before you've even finished. Absolutely five-star worthy.

The Grouchy Gringo is a new restaurant since the last time we visited SPI two years ago. We like…read morecajun-creole food so were attracted to this restaurant right away. On our first visit, we were enthusiastically welcomed for lunch. The dining area is to the right side of the main entrance. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. He stayed a bit at our table to tell us a little bit about the restaurant. The menu you is very fun to read. For lunch, I ordered a cup of chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. The "cup" was large enough to share although I really didn't want to share it. I can't imagine how large a bowl of gumbo will be. I love good gumbo and this was very tasty. A slice of garlic bread is included with the gumbo. Delicious! I also ordered the "fried yardbird" sandwich which is a batter-fried chicken sandwich with crispy lettuce and a large tomato. French fries are included with the sandwiches. My husband purchased the "Friday Special" which was a flounder, nicely breaded and fried and a side of the french fries. We returned on Sunday for breakfast. This Sunday happened to be a cold windy day, and we were the first customers to arrive - definitely grouchy gringos due to the cold and the wind. We had a different waiter this time, and he was so friendly and greeted us warmly. He changed the ambiant music that was playing to a nice selection of soft "blues" which happens to be our favorite music. We both ordered Polly's Biscuits and Andouille Sausage gravy. Polly's Biscuits and Gravy includes two small, but very flaky biscuits and a generous portion of gravy. We also ordered scrambled eggs as an add-on. We were pleased with this selection for breakfast. By the time we left the restaurant, we were pleased to see many other people arriving for breakfast. The Grouchy Gringo is a very large venue, so I hope that it will become a very popular location in SPI because it is definitely a "keeper." It will be awhile before we return to the island, but we will definitely return to The Grouchy Gringo.

Definately not worth the hype or price. Not friendly. Junky furniture outside in back. Weird mushy…read morerubbery texture to the burger I think they say they make themselves. Just not good. Only thing I liked was the fries.

We enjoyed the food and ne the ambiance. If you are looking for a traditional tasty American made…read moreburger, this is the place. And the service was great.

This place is awesome! The dinning room overlooks the bay. The staff was very friendly and…read moreattentive. And the food was incredibly delicious!! Each meal was prepared perfectly. Joceline was sweet, patient and attentive. The price was less than anticipated. Highly recommended!!

Great specials and happy hour prices!!! The bartender was very accommodating and made our brunch…read moreeven more enjoyable.

always enjoy eating at the meatball cafe. Randall the bartender is very accommodatingand friendly…read more I love to sit at the bar and talk with the bartender and other guests.

True Italian resturant from home made pasta and dished to theme Dark woods and style and Outside…read morePatio with live plants and veggies Food outstanding from bread to olive oli garlic dip to pear salad and soups add that oil dip and pepper to the wedding soup and you have an awesome memorable healthy soup loaded with meatballs and veggies. Service outstanding Stephanie is upbeat helpful and great friendly happy service the hostess to The manager came to us twice asking if all good twice we said fantastic My only concern was owner manager in back corner book running the place and business on his speaker phone from interviews to car repairs to watching utube video on speaker All could be done in office behind him it broke the peaceful setting for sure Highly recommend was great food and service