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

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!

The service was quick, although they did forget my burger initially. However, it didn't take long…read morefor them to bring it out. The restaurant was mostly clean, but it was extremely hot and stuffy inside. It took a moment to acclimate to the temperature--especially in South Texas during July, where you would expect to feel the air conditioning as soon as you walk in. The staff worked efficiently, but I could hear everything they said, and I mean everything. Additionally, there was a door that slammed shut every time a staff member used it, which was a bit distracting.

We have had several meals from Port Isabel TX Jack in the box. Everytime the employees are very…read morefriendly and the foods is so good breakfast and lunch and dinner. Very affordable. Gabriel has waited on us each time. He greets us with a smile and goes over and beyond to make us feel more like family than just a customer. We are from Fort Smith Arkansas. I wish we had a Jack in the box where we live. I wish all the wait staff was as friendly as this Jack in the box. Keep up the amazing work.

Definitely a great Place to enjoy their Food and Beverages!!…read moreFood has never disappointed!! It's a hidden gem. We enjoyed the casual laid back atmosphere!!

Not trying to be rude but that is as the "whitest" Mexican food I've ever had. It was a catered…read morestyled dinner for an event so I wouldn't recommend the enchiladas. Maybe try the breakfast?! Johnny B was a great bartender! Try his bloody marry.

This place was so Fun! The perfect beach day for us and our kiddos. They got to enjoy the fried…read moreshrimp baskets while we adults indulged in some of the signature drinks. The turbo coladas are truly legendary! We might be planning our next vacay just to spend a little more time here!

This place was recommended but nothing that's made me want to come back…read more. From drinks to food. Next day we went to the Longboard. Which the food and drinks were awesome but the service was less than mediocre.

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this place during our South Padre trip. We went for dinner, sat…read moreoutside, and loved being right next to the ocean. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially with the ocean breeze coming through. We ordered the steamed mussels, the grilled red snapper sandwich, and the grilled red snapper entrée. Our favorite dish was the red snapper sandwich. It tasted fresh and had more of a homestyle feel rather than something overly polished from a professional kitchen, which we really appreciated. Honestly, everything tasted fresh, comforting, and well prepared. The service was also incredible throughout the night. The only slight issue we had was spotting a cockroach crawl from under one of the chairs when we pulled it out. However, considering the restaurant is basically right on the beach and outdoors, insects are somewhat expected, and it honestly didn't take away from the experience for us. Overall, great atmosphere, great food, and a really enjoyable dinner spot in South Padre.

I had eaten here in previous years, so I recommended to my family that we have dinner here while on…read moreour vaca. Man, was I embarrassed for suggesting it. It's not upscale, comfortably casual, pleasant enough for beach front dining à la fresco, but the quality of our food was frankly disappointing. Coconut shrimp cooked too long, grilled flounder definitely over cooked, dry and poorly seasoned. Trimming for baked potatoes comes on the side in little plastic containers. Really? Seafood Bisque was thick like a soft pudding and had a really funky taste. How can you screw up Spinach Dip? Overall, a very disappointing experience for a$120 tab. Service was ok, but I cannot recommend this spot for dinner. Please do better.

We were in the hunt for local seafood our last day in town and had to have a dog friendly patio…read more We found this place and everything was soo good but their shrimp cocktail is what really stood out to us. Different than a traditional shrimp cocktail, there were a lot of gulf shrimp in a bowl of sauce with herbs and spices, . The 3 of us barely finished it because of how much shrimp were In it, It was soo flavorful and really hit the spot on a very hot day. I had the fish tacos. 6 tacos came with it ! What! They were the best fish tacos I've ever had! Made with perfectly grilled flounder. My son had the shrimp tacos and hubby had the seafood plate with fried flounder and calamari . All very good and service was great too. They were very welcoming and friendly with my dog and provided a bowl of water for her on their patio seating.

This seafood restaurant is established on the right side of the street before you enter the…read morecauseway to the island. It was very busy when we came. We were seated immediately and the server took our orders in a timely manner. We didn't wait long for our food either. This large establishment offers a few outdoor seating overlooking the view of street traffic as people head onto and off the causeway. Might get sunny on a hot summer day! The interior offers plenty of seating as they have two large dining areas. They also have a display of their "fresh catch". Overall, good but not excellent seafood. I did enjoy their ceviche. The mariachi added charisma to the ambiance.

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!