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THE BIG DONKEY
4215 Padre Blvd
(956-761-4843)
Open Sun–Thur 11–10, Fri & Sat 11–11.
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(From November 2011) Decorated like a Mexican hacienda, the Donkey is the place to go for fresh Mexican food on the island. Our favorite dish is taquitos al pastor, chopped pork that has been marinated in pineapple and spices, grilled, and served on corn tortillas topped with fresh onion and cilantro. In the mood for seafood? Try the blackened red snapper topped with ixtapa sauce, a light white-wine cream blend. And because this place is owned by Dirty Al’s, you simply have to sample the famous fried shrimp. Live music on weekends. Bar. |
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BLACKBEARDS’
103 E. Saturn Ln
(956-761-2962)
Open 7 days 11:30–11.
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American /
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(From September 2010) A South Padre institution, Blackbeards’ has long been known for its giant onion rings and excellent seafood. On our recent visit we tried the Fantail special, otherwise known as a shrimp po’boy; it was piled high with crunchy fried shrimp and served on fresh homemade bread. We love the blackened snapper too, lightly sautéed and served with vegetables. If you’ve had a good day fishing, bring your catch in and have the kitchen work its magic (fish tacos, maybe?). Pair your dish with a margarita and you have a piece of island paradise. Bar. |
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SEA RANCH
1 Padre Blvd
(956-761-1314)
Open 7 days 11:30am-4pm & 5pm-10pm
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(From November 2011) Located on the bay, with beautiful views of the sunset and the harbor, Sea Ranch has been delighting diners for more than thirty years. The restaurant specializes in wild-caught seafood from around the world, and the fare is quite fresh, in our experience. Start with the king crab cakes, which are served with a spicy chipotle cream sauce, then move on to something like locally caught amberjack, char-grilled and topped with a light lemon caper sauce. Come early, because there can be a long wait for dinner on the weekends. Bar. |
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