50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Corpus Christi

“Luisa is amazing! Great customer service! Will be back!“

“Every visit here is fantastic and now their street taco food truck just makes it even more phenomenal! We love both dining options and the service is amazing as well! Highly recommend as a MUST VISIT restaurant while on the Island!“

“Been wanting to try for a long time and finally got to tonight! Some of the best ceviche I’ve had! Will be back!“

“Food is great and service is awesome! Clean and nice atmosphere. We love it! Lots of great choices but the avacado omelette is my go to!!!“

“The best charro, refried beans, green sauce,red sauce, carne guisada and hibiscus tea! 🥰 Plus great for those who need an excellent HOMEMADE TASTE to go! 🌮 They have a Drive Thru and open air sitting spot outside. What is special is the food. Lines can be long at certain times. ♥️“

“Figured I'd have a light meal and go with the Nachos. Not a chance, plate was huge and delicious and I simply opted for the seasoned ground beef. I unapologetically indulged! My buddy had the Fiesta platter and WOW, he said it tasted amazing also. Would HIGHLY recommend!! Oh yeah, I tried out the churro just because I WAS indulging, it was definitely a proper churro.“

“Just had the Panzon burger with free dessert DELICIOUS! Highly recommend this place for that homemade burger taste that leaves you licking your chops!“

“The service was amazing! The food was cooked to perfection and the drinks - Bahama mamas were delicious“

“I’ve had their food about 10 times. All late night and all random times. I’ve had just about everything on their menu and everything they have is absolutely amazing. I’m from the valley and im use to food from Mexico since my family is from there. I have yet to find anything in Corpus Christi that reminds me of home and this literally feels like it’s out of my grandmas kitchen. The family that owns this business is the sweetest too. Love this place. 10/10 would recommend“

“Authentic, amazing food and service!!“

“Great place to eat. The tortilla soup was delicious. Staff was great. Definitely recommend“

“El Gavilan Pollero has been a staple in my dining experience for years, and it never ceases to impress. This charming restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey, especially if you're a fan of grilled chicken.

One of my go-to orders is the half chicken, which is always cooked to perfection. The meal comes with a generous portion of juicy chicken, including the breast, wing, and drum, all bursting with flavor. Accompanying the chicken is a cup of savory beans, fluffy rice, warm tortillas, and salsa that perfectly complements the dish. The addition of grilled onions and a grilled green chile pepper adds a nice touch of smokiness and heat, making every bite a pleasure.

The quantity of food is consistently impressive, ensuring that you leave satisfied. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it a great spot for family dinners or casual outings with friends. The staff is friendly and attentive, always ready to help with menu recommendations.

Overall, I highly recommend El Gavilan Pollero for anyone looking for a hearty and delicious meal. With its consistently great quality and generous portions, it's no wonder this place has become one of my favorite restaurants. Whether you’re a longtime patron or a first-time visitor, you’re sure to enjoy an exceptional dining experience.“

“Our meal was delicious and warm/hot.“

“Outstanding food, salsa is amazing, service is great Anna“

“muy bueno el servicio buen sabor la comida muchas gracias“

“It was delicious and prices were good.“

“Very delicious food!! Wait staff is exceptional!! Great atmosphere!! Definitely recommend!!“

“This is my new favorite place in Corpus Christi. The food is fresh and excellent. The service is good. I love the different sauces they have for fish fillets. You have to try their ceviche tostadas. Divine! To all my fellow gringos, very little English is spoken here, but you can ask for a menu in English and it has pictures of all the entrees. The staff will work with you and they have never made a mistake on my order. Seriously, try this place. The Sopa Mariscos is so good on a cold day!“

“Small place, big flavor. Everyone is friendly and service is great. The queso came with the free chips and salsa. I was surprised considering no one gives you anything like that for free. Portions were big and prices were very, very affordable.

Parking: Enough parking. Restaurant isn't too big so if there isn't any parking, chances are there isn't a table available but you should wait because it will be worth it.“

“I was very pleased to try this place out today. Food portions are outstanding. Cost is spot on. Taste is Phenomenal. I will go back.“

“buen servicio y sabor autentico“

“Good prices, very clean very friendly fast service I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.“

“Great place, good prices, great taste. The carne guisada tacos are really good. Great customer service. Come here a lot they never disappoint.“

“Our office manager brought us each a barbacoa taco from there. It was delicious! It was still piping hot when it got back to the office. I had to know the name of the place where she got them. She said by HEB on Kostoryz. So there I go on google maps to find yall! I will be going back!“

“I feel there is no need to review it because this is the sort of place the locals all already know are good. However, I am going to do so because it totally deserves the glowing praise. My family comes to eat here pretty much every week. The food is almost always phenomenal, and the drink is lovely. The portions are incredible. I often leave with leftovers. The staff are all friendly and skilled. Shout out to Mona, she is awesome both in general and at her job.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly for sure.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. My mom is in a wheelchair, and she can get around the place just fine without any issues. So far they've been accommodating too. I dont know the bathroom situation though, I never really have to go when at the restaurant.“

“Nice relaxing atmosphere on a Saturday morning with music playing in the background of Vicente Fernandez. The breakfast plates were delicious! The server was pleasant. Came on the weekend of SandFest to enjoy and this stop was a great start of the day. Dined in. Very clean A+“

“Had the urge for a chicharon and huevo taco, this place blows the competition out of the water. A little skeptical at first but the combination is great! The homemade corn tortilla makes it even better!??“

“Delicious chicken soup and friendly service!!“

“I saw on my Google timeline I've been here 176 times?.....that should say a lot. I love the waitresses, the owner and her staff are courteous, nice and the food comes out fast and delicious. Plenty of parking. One of the best hidden gems ? taqueria/ taco spot/ tamale plug when your in town and want some good tacos or Mexican food in a laid back atmosphere. If you're coming for lunch the beef enchiladas are a 10/10 ??“

“Awesome shrimp cocktail!!“

“Yummy, Food was soooo good! QuesoBirria was thick filled with meat and cheese And I loved the lemonade with cucumbers! Delicious.“

“I enjoy this place very very much I'll go here very often I love the food I love the service all of their staff they are always so respectful so awesome and the service is always great God bless you Taqueria Guadalajara in annaville

Dietary restrictions: Low sodium or no sodium dishes or an option for people with high blood pressure“

“We hired Eddie's Restaurant to cater and serve for 300 servings. The food was so delicious. Fresh homemade tortillas. They Made two menus for us which included all supplies, drinks, take out plates,salsa, utensils, Friendly and professional servers and management. Everyone enjoyed the food. We had experienced their food before .“

“The turkey and dressing special is amazing. So much food for a low price. Seriously $10.81 for turkey and dressing, corn, green beans, mashed potatoes, and a roll and a drink. You can’t match that anywhere in town. Norma and Maribel make sure you get your money’s worth. I have had the fruit cup you can customize and the banana pudding. I’ve even taken the banana pudding to my friend at Razzoo’s and promoted the place to both the greeter and my friend working at the bar. Norma’z is cheap, the staff is friendly and helpful. They created a repeat customer on my first visit.“

“The absolute best Mexican food in Corpus Christi, yes I said it because it's true! Hands down our favorite place to go, friendly staff amazing food!

Kid-friendliness: Staff is very friendly to kids and they have a kids menu and special everyday.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking and access“

“Warning! Not for the bland of palates, or car picnics... Its a flavor bomb! We had the birria tacos and hot cheeto sticks! 8 out of 10. Def going back for more!“

“We have functions for our BUNCO Group and the staff goes beyond amazing in meeting our needs. Great prices for our food selections and they let us have FUN! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!“

“Just had the breakfast Barbacoa plate with eggs and homemade corn tortillas and it was very good. I will be revisting this restaurant again as the food was delicious and very filling portions were above average.“

“The tortillas were tough as heck. They were not the soft fluffy tortillas served in the past. I ordered a potato & egg plate that looked like it was scraped off the bottom of the pan. The waitress was M.I.A. But if you're into refried beans, they were on point.
Update: tremendous improvement beans are still ?? ?“

“The food was delicious and the service was fast. Waiters were friendly and quick. The only thing was the price. Their website prices are different from the restaurant prices on the menu. the menu prices are higher than the website. They just need to update their website so as to not deceive the patrons.“

“the birrias tacos are the bomb“

“Shrimp cocktail & Palma fajitas were fantastic! Everything we ate was fresh and cooked perfectly! Highly recommend! 5☆☆☆☆☆“

“Great service, Cat was our server and was awesome! Food was great.“

“loooooved the food! calabaza con pollo and tostadas are soooo good. highly recommend!“

“Los minitacos y Las salsas de lo major“

“I ate there yesterday going back today the is good and not expensive! The people are very friendly and so many pictures of Selena they showed us her favorite spot where Selena would come and sit to eat !“

“Service was awesome!! Food was amazing, we’ll be back!!“

“Fresh, flavorful food. Friendly staff“

“Excellent service delicious food“

“Muy buen servicio y buena comida!“