Authentic Authentic Authentic Mexican! Very good food. Homemade tortillas, delicious. Homemade…read moreSauces, good. Service was quick, though the restaurant wasn't busy. Mexican decor and music. May help to speak Spanish but they understood

I didn't check the reviews before we came here; we chose it strictly based on walking distance…read more The sign said, "Open" and we could see customers inside yet the door was locked. The woman who opened the door (who turned out to be our server) seemed bothered she had to open it. There were no prices on the menu so we braced ourselves. My husband asked why there were no prices on the menu and the server simply advised there were no prices on the menu. We ordered coffee and water only to have our server tell us they only had bottled water ($). When she brought our drinks, she also brought a small bowl of animal crackers??? (There were no children with us). It was disappointing to have the coffee served in melamine cups AND wasn't very good. My husband ordered a plate which came with eggs, ham, 2 biscuits, and hash browns; I ordered the oatmeal with toast. It took a long while for our orders to arrive yet there was only one other couple in the restaurant (who had a different server than us). The 2 biscuits on my husband's plate looked as though they had taken 1 biscuit and split in half. He said the ham tasted like Spam and the hash browns were greasy. The eggs were okay. My oatmeal was okay. To their credit, it did come with raisins, pecans, cinnamon, and butter on the side. Neither our server nor the other one working were very friendly which didn't help make the food taste any better. The sign said this is Doña Carmen #4; maybe 1-3 are good.

Wanted some authentic Mexican food while on vacation and found this awesome place. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. We enjoyed watching the FIFA championship while sipping on refreshing aguas frescas, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with a great atmosphere and friendly service, I highly recommend this place!

Stopped in to order food to go. While waiting the woman manager or owner decides to meet with all…read morethe wait and kitchen staff about ten feet away from me. I am on my phone watching Facebook reels. She started to talk loudly to them about things she was not happy about and got louder and louder and got more and more descriptive of things she was not happy about. She spoke Spanish to them and I think she assumed I did not understand Spanish. It got to the point that I felt embarrassed for the employees and I raised the volume on my phone so that I did not have to hear what was being said. It did not work! That made me very upset and I began to get a tight knot in my stomach. She was very loud and talked to them in a very condescending and mean manner. I lost my appetite!!! I could only take so much. I got up from my chair, walked over, interrupted the meeting to motion my waiter to me and told him to please cancel my order because I did not like what was happening in front of customers. I said it was not right. And, I made sure to look at her when I said that. I also said I will never return and walked out. I feel sorry for the employees. I really hope she did not take it out on them. But, I had to say something. This happened exactly as I have written it. The woman did not respond to me in any way. I think she was shocked.

Great food but the server wasn't very friendly. She was unfriendly until it was time to give us…read morethe check then seemed to perk up a bit.

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!

Come every spring break 10/10! The jalapeño poppers are a must as well and the price is very…read morereasonable

I ordered the beef fajitas which aren't cheap to begin with. But most of the restaurants I've been…read moreto and ordered beef fajitas. He usually comes with cheese, sour cream, some Pico. These fajitas didn't have much flavor, but to top it off they didn't include the toppings. The sour cream, the cheese, the Pico, so they're pretty bland. So just be aware that it doesn't come with the usual condiments. Quite disappointing because they're flavorless and then without the the toppings it's it was quite disappointing. I don't recommend the bee fajitas.

A phenomenal hole in the wall amazing staff friendly the tacos for breakfast are big and deliciousread more

Breakfast/lunch place. It's a family run business that cares about the food they put on the table…read more We had breakfast and it was fantastic. The bacon is nice and thick, cooked appropriately. The eggs, chorizo beans, toast, and even the hash browns came out delicious. Ambiance/atmosphere reminds me of an old school country Mexican food place. Absolutely love it. Wait staff are friendly and personable. Prices are fair. Monday special (2egg, bacon, toast, hash browns, and beans for 6 bucks) is an absolute bargain IMO.

Amazing food, amazing customer service, a 10/10, the pancakes, enchiladas, burgers, everything…read more Would definitely come again.

Wow! What a busy place. We were leaving South Padre Island and wanted to grab breakfast for the…read moreroad. It took a few minutes to come inside and order the to go order. The order took 25 minutes because the kitchen was so busy. While waiting, I observed several locals coming in to eat, being greeted by the family who owns the restaurant. That was a good sign that the wait was worth it. The food was great, even on the road. Tortillas were perfect, not too heavy, but held the ingredients well. We opted for a few small tacos and a few large. Small is still BIG!! Barbacoa was delicious. The cheese used was more Velvetta like, but still not overwhelming or too rich. We will be back, hopefully to sit down and eat there.

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 was an unforgettable experience!…read more The food was delicious, the drinks were fun, creative, and beautifully crafted, and the service was truly unmatched. Everyone was welcoming and attentive, which made the experience even better. One of our favorite parts was taking a quick photo shoot on the boardwalk before our meal. Between the beautiful waterfront views, the stylish atmosphere, and the amazing food and cocktails, the entire evening honestly felt like something straight out of a movie. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a date night, or just looking for an elevated dining experience on South Padre Island, Viva is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back!

We went to Mahi Nic's on a rainy day. All seating is outside, most is under a tent, while others…read moreare only under umbrellas. We did have to wait a few minutes to be seated, and weren't sure why we weren't given menus. But we saw signs indicating to order at the back counter. We went to the counter, took a menu and came back to our party to decide what we would order. You place your order, give your table number and they bring your food. The food took about 10-15 minutes to come out, but it was warm and delicious. My husband got the blacked mahi sandwich, I got the Iron Skillet Shrimp (pictured) and a Turbo Pelican Colada. Everything was delicious! The iron skillet came with 8 huge shrimp and I opted for garlic butter, which gave a dipping sauce. The fries were HUGE! Our kids loved the fries, burger and hot dogs that they ordered. The drink I ordered was strong and tasty, the toasted coconut was the icing on the cake. The drink came with a beautiful drink decoration, which my kids found cool to play with. We would visit again and plan on it.

We had another fantastic experience at Mahi Nic! The food is consistently delicious, the prices are…read morevery reasonable, and the service is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. It has become one of our favorite places to eat on South Padre Island. One of my favorite things is how genuinely pet-friendly they are. They even have a dog menu, so our dachshund, PeeWee, gets to enjoy lunch with us too. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that truly welcomes the whole family, including four-legged family members. After watching the KRGV Take 5 segment, I loved learning that the new owners were the cooks before taking over the restaurant. You can absolutely tell they know what they're doing. The quality of the food, the consistency, and the atmosphere have all been elevated under the new ownership while still keeping the laid-back island vibe. If you're looking for great food, excellent service, reasonable prices, and a place where everyone--including your dog--is welcome, Mahi Nic is the place to go. We'll definitely be back again and again with PeeWee and the rest of our family and friends. Highly recommend!