This place is a gem! I loved the vibe, ambiance, and the prompt service. The dishes were satisfying…read moreand came in generous portions, so we definitely didn't leave hungry. Everything was enjoyable, and I will absolutely come back the next time I'm in town.

As a gluten free person this place is not recommended. I got an açaí bowl and just removed the…read moregranola and it came out looking awful, everyone in my party thought I was served a bowl of slime. The taste was bland as well. As for my parties meals they deeply enjoyed their dishes and drinks. So as long as you don't have a gluten allergy you can enjoy your meal here. I also wanted to include that they do not have any dedicated friers.

Very good flavor but food was luke warm even though we ordered it from the window. wish it was made…read moreto order!

Good breakfast burritos. Can choose your own fillings. Always fresh & very friendly staff. Go about…read more1x a week when in the area.

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

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.

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.

We stopped by Cafe Karma early on a Sunday afternoon... the best part of breakfast, a neighborhood…read moreband plays pick up music there on Sundays 12-2, worth stopping by for a listen, 1/2 the customers there were locals chillin' and enjoying the music! The rest of the experience was just OK... Cafe Karma is a coffee/breakfast/light lunch spot, serving coffee, teas, juices, soft drinks, and the like. Food consists of breakfast bakery (muffins, pastries) and cooked items, light snacks like quiche and croissants, and ice cream. We had lattes (per usual). Temp was great but the coffee itself was just OK, not the best. For food we had the turkey quiche and the omelette muffin. The quiche was bland, overcooked. The muffin was much better, and was definitely the better of the two selections. Staff were friendly, service was quick! With all the coffee shop options available in SPI, not sure we'd go back. Do not recommend IMHO...

We were here last week, 11/28/25. I wanted some hot coffee to take to the beach with me since it…read morewas a chilly morning. This review is really only based on the overall experience since the coffee was good: Pros: 1. My coffee order. Vanilla latte- strong and not too sweet. The cup makes a cute photo moment (pictured) 2. The baristas who took my order & made my coffee, they were nice given the circumstances (see below) Cons: 1. There was a family with (no exaggeration) 10+ children ordering before us and it was chaotic the second we walked in. The place was already packed, so it was overwhelming to say the least. I have no issues with children, as they were just being children. It was the lack of social awareness, control, & organization from the parents. Ice cream/coffee orders were being shouted in all directions, orders being changed multiple times, etc. It took so long for us to even order...and then an additional wait because they had ordered so much. I know it's not the establishment's fault, I'm just being honest about my experience. Maybe there should be a limit on how many people are able to crowd the front since it's a small space? I felt bad for the workers, they did a great job keeping it cool and professional. 2. There was a group of "Christian" men who seemed like they had a long meeting. They were having a very loud and racist brain rot induced discussion about their views on how diversity and inclusion are ruining this country. I've seen comments like that online and always assumed it was bots...was flabbergasted to actually hear it in person that was frustrating. Again, not the establishment's fault. But as a person of color myself, including the baristas, it was just very uncomfortable and wild to experience. It seemed like they felt too comfortable being that bold in there and that's suspicious to me. I literally chose this shop to avoid another notoriously racist coffee shop with a politically aggressive owner on the island! 3. The bathroom was gross. I can only give this place 2 stars only for the coffee and service. The workers all did a fantastic job, seriously give them a raise! However, we left overstimulated and extremely annoyed. Not sure if I'll ever be back. Hey, at least the coffee was good.

I loved this place. So good and so cute…read more Eggs and bacon were amazing! I got the gluten free pancakes were not that good (according to my gluten free friend) they were kinda hard and not fluffy. But they had goat cheese and I love goat cheese so it made up for it. Potato's are good. I would not recommend going here if you're in a hurry because the food takes a while but the servers were sweet and gave us a discount and chips + salsa. Coffee was also good. I loved the booth we sat in.

Stopped in for breakfast!…read more The hubby's Spanish omelette was really good. A plus, they have fresh jalapeños. This is a big deal for my man. I ordered the loaded hashbrowns! Yummy .

Tasty sandwiches and pasta salads, nice selection of pantry items, and very friendly staff /…read moreowners! Will definitely be back!

Yummy fresh food Chicken salad,hummus both are great! Lots of great canned goods too…read moreTry the green beans in your Bloody Mary