La Playa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4201 S Padre Island Dr #4405, Corpus Christi - 78411
177 reviews
Mexican Tex-Mex
(361) 853-4282

Food was decent but margaritas were not decent at all. Ordered house and it was just sweet and sour and a splash of tequila, nothing much, so I figured I’d give the top shelf a try… it was so sweet, to the point to where I couldn’t choke it down. Almost like the cheap chemically orange flavor sweet. Again food was decent so worth a trip if you aren’t drinking. Service was also so so.

Used to be a family favorite and I had not been in a few years. Too soon to return. Overpriced. Enchilada plate 2 chicken rice & beans $14 and not good at all. Doors open and flies buzzing made eating difficult. Service slow and not responsive. Sad to see but all goods things must end and this establishment is at that point.

The only positive of tgis experience was they do know how to cook a medium rare steak. They were unaware that there was a state skillusa competition happening at the convention center and were unable to completely serve our table of 18. 5 students did not receive their order. The staff tried but they were put in a hole from the start.

Amazing Mexican food! So don’t judge this restaurant by the outside building or the very causal dive interior. This place has fresh seafood and amazing fajitas! The guacamole is so fresh! The beans and rice were authentic and delish. They have all sorts of fajitas and they are cooked and seasoned perfectly. The tortillas are homemade and even the salsa is so great. Again it’s a dive of a place but you will love the food!

The food was fast and delicious. Loved the salsa. The margaritas were delicious and the server was amazing!

I always get fajitas for two and they are amazing. The charro beans are so good too. Food comes out incredibly fast, sometimes even before they can bring the drinks and chips and salsa. Staff is friendly.

First time here and it was great. The food was great for the price. We will be back.

Service and food is always good every time.

Excellent service, we were a large group with some later arrivals and they were very accommodating. Food was very good.

Always enjoy eating here. Great food and service.