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Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Port Isabel

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Manuel's
91/100 (1442 ratings)
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"OMG my mouth was so happy! The flour tortillas are handmade fresh, and clearly all the ingredients are fresh and high quality. It was so good I..."
Melba Langley
"So our awesome waiter from Blackbeard's recommended Manuels for breakfast. Our last morning on SPI we drove across the Causeway to eat breakfast in..."
Pam Foster
"Went for breakfast on a Saturday. Long wait but worth it. My teenager ordered 3 breakfast tacos. The waiter smirked and said we'll revisit after the..."
Kevin Cochran
"This place is behind Main Street to the bridge. Small place - maybe 14 tables and always a line. Only takes cash. Meals made fresh so expect a wait..."
Island Judy
"Such a cool place! The tacos are huge! My wife and I split one. We were full! Manuel too our order and advised us to split one. This is the largest..."
Mike Skirha
"This restaurant was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! The people are some of the friendliest I've ever met and the service was..."
Carrie Testa
"Oh WOW. That has to be not only the largest but also the best breakfast taco I have ever had. Friendly staff and it's also a joy to see the tortillas..."
Syfo Deous
"This place is great. Everything from the food to the service. Parking lot is small and so is the restaurant and it is cash only. There is an ATM..."
Christopher Schmerber
"A friend of mine recommended we stop here while visiting SPI earlier this week and I'm soooooo glad we did. Staff was super nice and helpful. Food..."
Mike Mireles
"Yes, go here! Not only is their food delicious the ambiance of the restaurant will make you want to stay and eat and never go home. I'm from San..."
Karen Garza
El Papa's
86/100 (710 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
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Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
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Fish
Sit down
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"I found El Papa's through a TripAdvisor search this morning. I was looking for something different for breakfast. Looking at the menu I couldn't..."
T Williamson
"Best tortillas I've ever had! Excellent salsa. Great service, delicious food, homey atmosphere, a must..."
Joey Matt
"Food is amazing!!! Very quick service and prices are great! Love the lunch specials and everyone is so friendly. My coworker and I have been a few..."
Amy Hennessey
"Little cozy place! Great food, Friendly Staff, Great Prices. All You Can Eat Fish & Shrimp Available. I would recommend this place to anyone in the..."
Josh Daniel
"Staff, Food and whole ambiance was great. Low price with large portions that are super tasty. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu..."
Enrique Mancilla
"Good food, friendly service, great prices and very..."
Courtney Butler
"Pretty good food. Huge tacos. The only reason it gets 4 starts instead of 5? They could put a little more food in the tacos. The picture is of the..."
Chris Palomo
"El Papa's atmosphere and service was amazing! The food was great! Worth the stop for..."
Michaela Rust
"We were hear Easter Monday...They bring chips n salsa to your table!! The portions are amazing and the service is good! We ordered the big fried..."
Serg' Lopez
"The tacos are huge, you only need one. My mochacado was pretty good, especially with some..."
Remmie Vail
El Valle Torteria Y Grocery
86/100 (221 ratings)
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Mexican
Mexican
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Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Incredible chips, tortillas, salsas (their Habanero is legit šŸ”„) and had their carnitas for lunch. Always stock up on the way to the island. ..."
Lee Stanphill
"This is the spot for tacos! Drove across the bridge for the family reunion and 4 lbs was way more than enough for over a dozen of us! Bring these..."
Jonathan Riedel
"Super delicious and fresh barbacoa and corn..."
Rosemary GĆ³mez
"They have one of the best ChicharrĆ³n that I have tasted in my life, the prices not so..."
Jorge Estrada
"Best place for chicharones, barbacoa or tripas to go in port..."
carlos garcia
"My first time, very different ordering, but my friend helped me. I had the barbacoa and it comes with tortillas to make you own tacos. Absolutely..."
Gary Hallberg
"Get the Tamales! And the verde salsa is delicious! Great..."
Deborah Bowles
"As a person who speaks very very little Spanish, the people here were very patient in getting someone who spoke English and worked with me to get..."
Johnathan Woodman
"The real deal! And walking distance from the Historic Lighthouse. Breakfast of..."
Shannon Drawe
"An absolutely wonderful find! Their tortillas are so fresh and delicious. As are their beans, rice and pick de Gallo. I only needed sides for my..."
nm F
"Even the chips in the bags are scrumptiousā€¦friendly..."
Timothy Delapp
"The food is excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful. My first time here and will be back soon!..."
Steve Bunch
"Awsome food!!! Highly recommended, just flippin amazing if you like Mexican..."
Daniel Keith
"If I could give more stars! Rapped in banana leaves is awsome.... best..."
Daniel Keith
"Delicious food luv it here carnitas tripas..."
Roberto Garcia
"First timers. Loved the tortillas. Friendly customer..."
Rosemary Vasquez
"These guys are friendly. Food is great. Prices are why better than anywhere else. They have tables inside for you to eat. Almost like a restaurant. I..."
jose castillo
Isabel's Cafe
85/100 (1411 ratings)
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Mexican
Cafe
Mexican
Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
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Breakfast Burrito
Sit down
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CafƩ
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Parking Available
Highchairs Available
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Cheap Eats
"We decided to come check this place out after reading all the great reviews. Food did not disappoint. It was very homemade and the flour tortillas..."
Jessica Bolanos
"The moment you walk in they are courteous and very welcoming. We came for breakfast and I had the Mexican plate#1 and a small chorizo and bean taco...."
Denise Greep
"Iā€™ve never left a review on google (that in itself says a lot)! The restaurant feels very welcoming (like Iā€™m at my grandmas kitchen). The..."
Teresa Juarez
"Great cheese enchilada with a very tasty sauce. Chips and spicy cheese sauce were good to try, but would not order again. Breakfast burrito was..."
R. D.
"Love this place on the way home from a great vacation spot. Good service. Wonderful pricing. Great flavor. Love the little mom and pops feel too...."
Roberto Diaz
"This is a "hole in the wall" restaurant with great food that comes to you quickly. It's popular, so sometimes you may have a short wait, but it's..."
Joe Brown
"Delicious! Great food and service. Live music while we had breakfast. The small burrito con todos was more than enough. Hot sauce was just right. ..."
Paula Allison
"We love the food and the staff is always very friendly. There is always fresh coffee and the plates have great portions for their price. Very..."
Thalia Velasquez
"This was our second time at Isabelā€™s Cafe, last time we were here it was 2017. The food was still amazing! We enjoy the food so much and the prices..."
Shadey Jimmerson
"The staff were friendly and the food was really good and very affordable. Plus they make their tortillas in house! The food may not look super fancy..."
Shannon Wells
"Isabel's is amazing. One of the original creators of breakfast tacos in the 70's. I used to go in there with my surfing buddies when I was a..."
Larry Hughes
"Just moved to the island and have passed this place numerous times and finally forced myself to stop by. It's the perfect small town coffee shop...."
Anthony Arteaga
"My family and I make a trip to SPI at least twice a year from San Antonio. Isabelā€™s cafe is a must stop for us. Food is delicious and hot The..."
James Rodriguez
"This is my second time here because we love the tacos are big and great the lines take a while expect your dining experience to be about a hour or..."
Samson Johnson
"Small mom and pop restaurant so don't expect anything fancy. You feel like you are in a house instead of a restaurant. First of the staff is a little..."
Sergio Torres
"Nice restaurant with good breakfast options. Lots of people trying to find seating and left. The hometown feel is real. Seating and parking are..."
David R Pearse
"Good homemade food. Fantastic service...."
Tess Ficcaglia
"Isabel's Cafe is like coming home to visit your Mexican grandma. Food isn't fancy, but it's delicious. Service is attentive, not overbearing...."
Melba Langley
"Nice variety in choices šŸ‘Œ. Breakfast Tacos was yummy..."
Vicky Miller
El Buen Pescador
81/100 (1712 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Fajitas
Fish
Burger
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I was born and raised here in the area, moved to Illinois 7 years ago, came back and THIS place! Ah blew my mind. The price was fair, service was on..."
Katie Lane
"This is a small restaurant, not for big crowds. I must say, the staff and food were so good here. I wanted to come back after eating the shrimp Tacos..."
KR Nguyen
"This place is a pleasant surprise! It has a family run feel and excellent food. We each ordered something different and everyone loved everything. I..."
Andy Wegner
"Our favorite place. Our family was sad as we thought they were gone forever but today I decided to check the online reviews and found they had moved,..."
Stridez
"This is my family's traditional stop when we go to the beach every year. The food is good and the dining area is a little small but comfortable. The..."
Elizabeth Molina
"The food and hospitality at this place are absolutely excellent. The fish and shrimp deal is really amazing. This place definitely lacks curb appeal..."
Caroline Hackney
"Best little hole in the wall in South Texas. all you can eat shrimp and fish attract the crowds but I go there for there unique cuisine. Wrapped..."
Jay Zee
"I love this low key restaurant! Their food is good every time. Today I ordered green spaghetti made in poblano pepper sauce with grilled chicken..."
L M
"Great seafood and delicious Pozole, asado de puerco, patitas de puerco and many more great food. The place is clean, comfy and my Pozole was just..."
Felisha Hilbert
"Donā€™t go here if you want fancy decor, modern furniture or ordinary food. This is a small place- it was quite busy when we were there but not..."
Gerry Okimi
"We've been waiting to go and eat here for three days and WOW it was so worth the wait!!! The location had such a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the..."
Abigail Harris
"The food authentic Mexican food that is very rich in spices. I recommend the beef enchiladas swissas. The bistec and queso flameado is to die for...."
Raul Rodriguez
"Unfortunately they didn't make it as most restaurants in our little town called Port isabel. We are a quaint little fishing town with a drinking..."
James deloach
"Our favorite place! Finally found you guys after the move. New waitress staff is great! Had a great experience and felt like family!..."
Sarah Ruiz
"Hole in the wall seafood place with really good food. Rather than the all you can eat option, we ordered the one trip fish plate and the shrimp and..."
Scooby Snacks
"Authentic as they come. The fajitas were tender and full of flavor as well as the chips and salsa. Best hidden treasure around. Also very..."
Julie Diggs
Mexiquito Restaurant & Seafood Market
81/100 (798 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mexican
Mexican
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pancakes
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Fish
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Update: Nov. 2023. Everything I wrote below still holds true. The food was delicious. The salsa was spicy enough to give you the sniffles. :-) Staff..."
Vicky Miller
"Good slice of breakfast ham. They were out of flour tortillas, which is odd at a Mexican place. Servers nice, but older staff at cash register were..."
R. D.
"Always delicious. We always come down for Thanksgiving and come here after black Friday shopping. Food is quick, hot and tasty. The green hot sauce..."
Jeremy Jensen
"Fantastic contodo taco!! The breakfast tacos were great, we loved them! Lots of beans, cheese, potatoes, eggs..so..."
Tammy Jackson
"One of the Best Mexican breakfast. Food takes longer to be served because itā€™s all makes from scratch. Big portions are served. You must try the..."
K Alvarez (LatinaThrifterMom)
"Stopped for breakfast after the Starship launch. The place was packed! We ordered breakfast tacos, which were enormous! We both had leftovers for..."
Susan P
"Such an amazing local restaurant at the SPI skirt. We were greeted since we opened the door and immediately our server asked for our drinks and had..."
Alondra Galvan
"You can tell this is a local favorite! The food was very good. My husband and I got lunch while our kids were able to order..."
Melissa Duffy
"This a great stop and itā€™s just off the Island on highway 100. We had great friendly service and excellent food. Just a note they serve breakfast..."
Matt Smith
"The breakfast tacos are made with 12ā€ diameter tortillas. Good luck finishing the whole thing. Tasted great, especially with the pico de gallo...."
Rolando Renteria
"Sat ourselves in this tiny Cafe, quickly greeted with drink orders taken $2.50 for soda canšŸ˜’ We ordered a sausage and egg burrito $6.99 a..."
Lana Stephens
"This is your typical Mexican restaurant. Located on Trevino and Hwy 100 in Port Isabel. Lower cost, food is good and seasoned well. Homemade..."
Island Judy
"Amazing place to eat. Small charming feel and giant portions at great price. On vacation here but plan to eat here daily until I go home. Highly..."
Victoria M Campion
"The morning leaving after a week at SPI [saturday of Memorial day weekend], we tried going to that breakfast spot on the island. You all know it. It..."
Richard Gong
"Very impressed with our food! We had the cheese nachos, which were surprisingly delicious. Also had the cheese enchilada plate and the Mexican..."
Jessica Wilson
"Traditional Meciquito food at an amazing price. I hope this review won't make this restart too properly and prices change. The staff is so friendly..."
Matthew Clark
Los Cabos
73/100 (1480 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Fajitas
Fish
Shrimp
Mexican
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hidden gem. Food was good. Green enchiladas best tasting out of all we ordered. Reasonably priced. Good portions. Clean and good atmosphere. Great..."
Rebekah Gonzales
"Great place to have breakfast! Don't order 2 tacos because they are big! The menudo is just amazing, a must..."
Quick Sand Tacoma
"Fabulous! Hidden gem in Port Isabel! The food was great and the prices were a match! Charro beans and fajitas were scrumptious! Portion size just..."
Kim Baise
"I have to say I was skeptical but after tasting the homemade chips and salsa I knew this was going to be delicious. The portions were good size,..."
Monica Tovar
"Extremely deliciousšŸŒŸ plates are filled to the brim, great quantity and quality. It's for sure my family's and my favorite seafood place in Port..."
Ariana Hernandez
"I was looking for a place with authentic Mexican dishes with American choices for my family. It took a few minutes to get seated (you can sit..."
jai dallas
"Great place on Port Isabel before the bridge! This is a must to get some homemade breakfast! Huge burritos šŸŒÆ and its all fresh! Price is perfect..."
Nick Carrier
"I'm a vegetarian and it was easy to find something to eat here. Loved the guacamole. The chips were very good also. My meal came with steamed..."
Pam Gerhardt
"I had to make a stop nearby, and decided to try this place because it was in walking distance. I am SO glad I did!! The food is amazing! Everything..."
Roselia Labbe
"The food is very good and at a great price! The breakfast tacos are not ordinary, they are humongous and very generously stuffed. 100%..."
Daniel Ibarra
"Open tables, no booths. Felt like a lunch hall. Best hamburger I have had in..."
Daniel Keith
"Had fried prawns and it was super fresh and delicious!! The staff was very warm and friendly .. they recommended the sides too !! I would love to..."
Sumaira Yusuf
"Had the three pieces fish and the chicken milanesa plates. Both were..."
Pedro PAC Collazo
"Always excellent food and great prices. We eat lunch here a lot while on vacation, and the staff is super..."
Angela Rogers