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.

What a hidden gem! Honestly, the outside doesn't do this place justice. It's like opening an…read moreoyster--the exterior is simple and unassuming, but once you walk inside, it's modern, beautiful, and has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The fried fish tacos were absolutely incredible and easily the star of the meal. The grilled fish tacos weren't quite as amazing, but they were still fresh and delicious. The real MVP, though, is the green cilantro sauce--they seriously need to bottle it and sell it in stores! And if you like a little heat, the red chipotle sauce is spicy but packed with incredible flavor. The service is wonderful and I absolutely appreciate the wonderful ladies helping us make these great choices! If you eat at one place while on the island let it be here!

2 stars (3.5 for island food)…read more The menu's a mix of local seafood and Tex-Mex. My family ordered a variety of the seafood dishes, and they were not that good. I went with a Mexican plate. Mexican plate, $13.90:Tostada -- really good, Beans -- fine, Rice -- fine, Enchiladas -- just slightly better than frozen. Fettuccine Alfredo, $16.99 (+$4.99 chicken add-on) -- my daughter got this and it was one of the better things on the menu. She finished the whole plate. Nacho trio, $15.99 -- the salsa was fine, the guac was really good, but the queso was a 1-star. This is one of those places that doesn't know how to do queso but puts it on the menu anyway. More like just melted Velveeta. Beyond the food being mediocre at best, we had a few service issues. My order came out wrong, I asked for cheese and got beef enchiladas. I'd also ordered a drink that never came; when the server finally made another round, I asked about it so she finally put it in. Service was pretty slow and a few things came out wrong, but we were hungry and it was so busy that we didn't really bother making a fuss. In general it's probably okay food for the island, but I would not return.

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.

Excellent food, everything hot off the grill and made to order. Ambiance is superb, right next to…read morethe bay. Very upscale beachy classy vibes.

The food was perfect, the service was on point and nonstop.... The ambiance was comfortable …read more... We came here for my husband's birthday...and omg the service was great.... And they had a friendly photographer taking photos .