La Playa By The Bay

Review №1

Rating: 1

Date: 4 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Great food great atmosphere, Awesome live band ask for jose he will take care of you

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 2

The beef fajitas where hard and dry .. rice was not cooked . Tortillas were not home made they package . Definitely will not be going back

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Labor Day weekend. Great band and food! Thank you to the manager. Super awesome guy!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Old worn out interior with food that wasnt freshly made. Tastes like something frozen you could have reheated for the 3rd time at home

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Appetizer seafood quest is a meal in itself, delicious, fajitas tarascas creamy delicious. My favorite is fried eggplant stuffed with creamy seafood.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Decent place to eat. The staff seemed a little distracted with their own conversations... But, it was as what youd expect out of a nearly authentic Mexican place.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Order anything with Tarasca sauce. You wont regret it.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Waitress clearly did not want to serve us. We didnt have a charge on phones, and she told us we couldnt have a paper menu because the only other table in the restaurant had all of them, and she couldnt tell us what the menu items included. We had to flag her down for every single refill, and wait 10+ min. for it to come. There were 4 tables that came in after us that were all served before us. Each person at our table received their meal one at a time, 5-20min apart. Among our order was a single order of fajitas and two plates. We got two orders, no plates and no tortillas until 20 minutes later, which were an extra charge. When we pointed out the issue, the waitress argued with us and told us this was exactly what we ordered. She eventually came back and agreed to take one order away (and removed the charge), but the fajitas got cold while we waited for any tortillas in the interim. Chips and salsa were good.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

This is the third time we visit his place. I love it. Waitress are excellent. My kids and I enjoy a great meal. When you go out to Corpus Christi stop by and enjoy a good meal and music. I love their menu. Just scan the QR code and kazam you have it uploaded to your phone. I love it!! I hope you enjoy the photos I share with you. Hope you all go out there too. Not far from the bay.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 3

Had lunch had the shrimp cocktail it was delicious highly recommended

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Upon arrival we were allowed to choose a table ourselves, we went inside, it was a bit too windy for the outside terrace. The interior is decorated in a Mexican style with music to create the right atmosphere. Chairs are a bit outdated but were still ok provided you dont move too much. Food is neatly prepared and tasty

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Good food, friendly service, and affordable.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Cool place n live music especialy cowboy,diamond

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 1

If I could give less stats I would. We waited 30 minutes no server even came up to us so we left, even tho the girl in the front told us to sit anywhere, the bartender and girl rolling silverware just stared at us. No one still said anything. This place had really gone down hill BAD.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I got the pollo fronterizo, and it was amazing. My buddy ordered the stuffed avocado, and he also enjoyed his meal. Overall, it was a great location that we will be visiting again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

I went late afternoon so very few people there. Service was good and prompt. Chips and salsa were good Shrimp Amarrada was good

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

First time dining here. Tried it after walking at the Art Walk. Walked in about 9:30, not crowded at all. Server took awhile to get to us for our drink orders. One that was taken, she waited awhile after bringing drinks to take our order. Order took a long time to come out and the two orders were brought out separately with more than 5-10 minutes in between. The food was delicious. Our server surely did make it up to us by comping our drinks. Will definitely give this place another try.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Service was so slow, we waited 1 hour and plates were broken.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Yea! Check it out! Vegetarian options: They have vegetables Kid-friendliness: Dont bring your kids

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 1

Well, to start, my server was nice, but his fingernails were dirty. I almost wanted to leave because of that, but we were from out of town, so I was hungry. The salsa looked like marinara sauce and tasted bland. My husbands tacos were overstuffed and had no flavor. My sour cream sauce was so chunky and unappealing to the eye. The only thing that didnt look horrendous was my daughters fries. Its not worth 70$, in my opinion.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

NOT dog friendly! Considering there were only two tables INSIDE with people, youd think that when I came with my dog to sit OUTSIDE that theyd want the business, yet despite the lack of people and reviews that say dogs are allowed, we were told that only service animals were allowed. We went to Pier 99 instead and had fantastic service per usual!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

Nice Mexican restaurant with a Bar. Waitress/Hostess was helpful, but not very attentive. Food looked great, but was ok.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

We were on a family vacation, and we wanted to eat tex Mex food, so we chose to eat at LA Playa By The Bay so to make the story short I really want to thank our waitress for being attentive and recommending food for our dinner brought us extra chips and salsa upon request her service was fantastic!! Forgot to tell her nice sleeve and also amazing black hair !!! If we ever visit again we will be coming back and requesting for her again!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Food was pretty good and the service from the waitress pretty good too. Took a while to be seated even though multiple workers saw us waiting.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 3

Came here for lunch while on vacation with the family. They definitely could use a remodel. The staff were friendly but it did take a while to get our order and serve our food, we had filled up on chips. The food was mid, the taco shells were burnt and the beans had a burnt taste. Wouldnt be surprised to see Gordon Ramsay pay a visit for an episode of kitchen nightmares.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

I recently dined at La Playa By The Bay in Corpus Christi and had a fantastic experience. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. I have to highlight the charro beans they are to die for! Overall, Playa exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 2

Came from out of town to sightsee and ended up here for lunch. Looked promising but left disappointed. While the food wasnt bad, it also wasnt good unfortunately. The atmosphere was ok and the waitresses were great on the plus side.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Celebrated my mother s 85th Birthday there after Tropical Storm Alberto ruined outdoor plans at my house. The staff set up for a party of 30 people. They were extra accommodating and pleasant. Special thanks to Eileen for taking care of my family!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 1

Went for lunch on Saturday because google shows theyre open, but door was locked and sigb on door said sat opens at 5pm

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 2

First off we had to go to an atm to pull out cash caused their systems were down. We asked about certain things on the menu and the lady made rude comments saying we can t get it our way when we were just asking. We waited an hour for our food Half the table got there food and then 20 min the other half got theirs, we were already full off chips. Really don t recommend especially after a long drive. We wanted to relax eat and have a good drink but the environment was dead no music very silent. We decided not to drink and just wanted to leave asap. It also took atleast 15min plus just to get our ticket. Our waitress seemed to be the only working nobody else didn t seem to help. Definitely won t be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

Dont go on raining day....... Rude..... Food : 1/5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

Worst customer service ever

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

RUDE!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 1

Terrible service

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 1

Wouldnt know about the food or service. Waited for an hour and still no one waited on us. Had to buy our drinks at the bar. Place is trash.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

I was traveling with my dogs and needed a place to eat. La Playa has outdoor seating, and they allowed me to dine outside with my dogs. The waitress brought my pups a bowl of water. Excellent service and good food. Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

Food was good but the service was bad from the moment we walked in. The place was empty and they seemed annoyed that we came.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

I wish I had taken pictures, but it is what it is. Im NEVER going back, so no pics in the future. My daughter and I were attending the nearby Art Walk and decided to try this restaurant. (Spoiler) I knew something was amiss when I looked into the dining room and noticed it was less than half full with customers. Even the outdoor patio wasnt busy. There are over a thousand people in attendance at the Art Walk, and this place is basically empty. (Huge red flag) Against my better judgement I decided to take a chance. We were seated and the hostess was nice. The menu is a QR code (annoying, but not uncommon). The server (a guy in regular clothes and a hat on backwards) took our drink order. He returned and took my order. (Kiddo wasnt hungry, just thirsty.) I ordered the enchiladas Verdes. A group of guys came in and took up two tables near the rear of the dining room. Our server was hanging with those guys and it seemed as though he knew them personally. After waiting about 10 minutes for my food (a reasonable time), the server brought my plate. This is where everything went sideways. He walked up to our table, put the plate on the table and slid it with such force that the food almost came off of the plate. He didnt even stop walking as he did this. He said, Heres your enchiladas, and he walked over to his buddies again. I almost couldnt believe it. He brought my food in the same manner that youd feed a stray dog. The food looked okay, so I cut into an enchilada and the chicken was undercooked. My daughter (who has years of restaurant experience) agreed that the chicken was not properly cooked. I tasted the Verde sauce and it was spoiled (horribly bitter). She also agreed. We looked around for a staff member, but nobody was on the floor, so we left. I will NEVER go back. I havent been this disgusted in years. Now I understand why their Google rating is so low.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

I had the flauta and he had the street tacos. The fajita beef is something special. Very full flavor and you can taste the sear on the meat. Very fresh ingredients. Great family atmosphere on a Sunday night. Plenty of outdoor seating in a covered area, and just a couple of blocks from the waterfront.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

The staff is most of the time confused and very slow but over all really nice

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Great food and service weekend they have a band playing outside

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 1

May 10,2024 9:30 P.M. went to la playa at night coming back from the carnival.The service was terrible they took forever to bring our drinks and food thats because there was hardly anyone there. The food was disgusting I bring leftovers for my dog but in this case I wouldnt even feed it to my dog.The tortillas look plastic look at the picture you can see what I mean,beans tasted like bean dip, enchiladas tasted soapy,ketchup was watery it looked like it was expired. I wouldnt recommend anyone eating there.The waitress looked like she didnt want to be there she was on her phone the entire time not even checking up on us if we needed anything else. I had to keep calling her to get our attention.I told the waitress I didnt want to pay for my meal since I didnt like the taste of the food.The waitress said she was going to get the manager.The manager didnt even come to our table to see what was the problem with our food.The only good thing about it the manager told the waitress to take it off my receipt and I didnt have to pay.I will never be going to la playa restaurant ever again.Next time Im going to Kinkos restaurant better food and better service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

Worst service ever asked for the manager and he or she never came out I canceled my order and went a cross the street for way better service and attitude

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 1

Got hit in the head by a stall board that fell apart. Owner said sorry about that no comp on dinner or nothing,fajita beef was tough and chewy, waiter was horrible had to get someone else to refill my drink.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 1

Very bad experience! We sat for a good 10 minutes before the server came. We asked if he can wipe down the table and that never happened. Order was placed and we got it an hour later. The place was not full by any means. When we got the order we were told they were out of fries, beans, and flour tortillas. Management never came out to address any of the issues. Maybe a last resort kinda place if your visiting corpus.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Love the bands on the weekends outside! Great drinks and food!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Great staff, Friendly environment and great food definitely worth checking out when in town and will be recommending this restaurant

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

This is the livest restaurant Ever!! A good place to go for entertainment , depending on what day and time you go..great food and drinks. 10!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 3

The food was good for the most part, except the rice and beans were cold. We ordered the parriada was hot and so much more food than we could eat but the side of rice and beans were skimpy and cold. Our server was very nonchalant about it. She didn t bring us plates and just wasn t over all attentive to taking care of our table. The salsa was amazing and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. We probably will not return anytime soon.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 2

The place was not full it was empty our server came 1 time to take order. Hour later still no food no refill checks and they were hiding in the back or singing with the drunk table by the bar..a table just walked out cause thier server never checked on them as well we saw. Food came almost 2 hrs later and it was hot and Delicious but the service was horrible! They blamed graduations..but the place at the time was hardly busy when we went.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

Worst food and service. Do not come. My food was literally burned. Service staff does not care to correct orders.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

I always enjoy going to this place, especially when they have a band

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Had a good time with friends.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 2

No flavor at all on the food and very high price.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Chili Rellenos was Delicious!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

La Playa restaurant, situated along the beachfront in Corpus Christi, is just a short distance from downtown and the beach. This vibrant and spacious restaurant exudes a cozy and festive atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the booths near the large windows, offering a picturesque view of the bustling cantina bar outside. The menu features authentic Mexican cuisine, and our choice of the chili relleno stuffed with hamburger meat, topped with cheese, was exceptionally tasty. The rice and beans were cooked to perfection, bursting with delicious flavors. My husband savored the chicken, shrimp, and beef fajita tacos, accompanied by rice and beans. The freshly made, generously sized tortillas were a highlight, perfectly complementing the flavorful fillings. Without a doubt, we look forward to returning to dine at La Playa again.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Atmosphere was great. Good music. Super friendly people. Tried something I ve never had and it was absolutely amazing. Attentive, inviting, respectful and fun. Top notch coastal eating experience. I ll definitely go back I encourage people to pop in!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 1

Over priced and limited

Date: 5 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 1

Somebody was hammering away on something the whole time we were there. Loudly. The food we ordered tasted great but both entrees arrived barely warm. My wife had the El Yucateo plate, breaded fried eggplant stuffed with shrimp and sauteed pico de gallo and chile con queso. Wifey had borracho beans and rice with her meal. I had the Carne Guisada, tender hunks of beef stewed in a Mexican gravy. I had rice and refried beans and flour tortillas with mine. First time weve eaten in what sounded like a blacksmith shop. Skip this place.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

The worst food I have ever had, completely frozen foods cooked in burnt oil, the waiting time was an hour with the restaurant empty, no people, dont waste your money, this restaurant is of no use, better close it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 1

Our server was great and the service he gave us doesn t reflect this review towards him at all BUT it is insane that half of the staff is drinking on the clock and sitting at the bar with not a care in the world.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

Just go to El Camino instead. Food: They were out of several things including basics like sour cream. I ordered a fajita salad and might as well have saved myself the extra few bucks and got a taco salad because there were no fajitas. Literally just lettuce, tomato, cheese and avocado. They also got my order wrong and gave me steak instead of chicken. Then I found a bug crawling underneath my salad. My drink was equally awful. The margarita was fine though. Chips and salsa were good. Service: Terrible! We were the only table outside with very few tables inside, and we waited 45-50+ minutes for a salad and one other plate. Then when our food came, the waiter couldn t bother to come back to check on us nor bring us our check but seemed to take plenty of smoke breaks. When we went inside to ask for it, the waiter was sitting at the bar. Atmosphere: weird. The place was totally dead with a DJ playing outside. Up the street there was a band playing and full courtyard of people. By the time our waiter finally cashed us out the band was over so we couldn t even make the most of the night.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great Food. Kayla was a great bar tender. Best place to eat in Corpus Christie in my opinion.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Love this place! The service is amazing! The tacos and margaritas were terrific! If anyone is in the area they should definitely stop in!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

The salsa was very good! I had the chili relleno, not the best one Ive had, but the rice and beans were pretty good. I will be back to give it another try before I make my decision about this place.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Good 1st time experience. The fajitas were delicious, the chips and salsa hit it off as we waited the main entrée.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

It was absolutely horrible. All of the servers and workers for that matter were sitting at the bar which we were next too. They all talked about the customers and the other employees that were not at work. There was water leaking from above spilling on the floor. We got two beers and fajitas for two and it cost $75. We got our fajitas the meat was burned to the skillet like all of it. Our tortillas were burnt to a crisp. The fajita plate had ribs on it as well. It was ice cold to the touch in assuming they were frozen. We left there with a bad taste of burnt food in our mouth and was embarrassed that they staff talked and cussed in front of the customers very unprofessional and to whoever is getting rides from your coworkers they are talking about how you dont pay gas

Date: 6 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great music from the cover tones

Date: 6 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Good food, great atmosphere on the patio

Date: 6 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

The food is never bad. The stuffed avocado is amazing. The service is always attentive and friendly. Karaoke in Wed and Thurs is so much fun. Parking: Its a small lot, but weve never had a hard time getting a spot. Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Dont eat here. You are wasting your money. Everything was burnt or hard. Nothing seemed fresh. No seasoning. Just dont do it.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 2

It takes a long time to give food. And although the place is very lonely, they dont serve you quickly, also if you pay in cash its a price and if you pay with a card they increase it more here you can see 4 dollars more and the fact that I was paying with a debit card made it unfair I wont return.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

This places has good food, atmosphere and friendliness not so much. Maybe that was just our waiter....

Date: 6 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

It took 1 1/2 hours almost 2 hours to get our food after the fact we were ready to leave food still wasnt ready after I paid for it requested a refund manager was rude refused to give refund was told it wasnt a whataburger if it was we wouldnt of been waiting that long the 2 alcohol beverages we did have wasnt even made right as a matter of fact it wasnt even the drink we ordered manager also didnt give me my receipt back when asked wont ever take my kids back to this establishment had my babies falling asleep waiting for their food that still wasnt even made right

Date: 6 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

Service is really bad

Date: 6 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 1

Music is FAR TOO LOUD.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

Visiting Corpus Christi for the beginning of spring break and decide to stop here and honestly was the worst decision ever. We walk in and their is a sign to please be seated and waiting and no one comes up until 10 mins after just standing there. We are eight but divided by two separate families in two different booths. Tables were not clean their were several tables dirty and left with plates and drinks from previous customers. It took a waiter several mins to come and not only that wait a while for our food. The rice was under cooked and the food looked like it was just slapped onto our plates. Our children tacos were burnt and sadly the enchilada plate that was ordered didnt look all great and didnt come with pico as it was stated . And towards the end the waiter decided to put his own tip for himself and my friends. She was a $10.00 tip and mine was $5.41. I honestly dont think a tip was needed especially for the sucky service and long wait time. We customers should be able to give our tips not the workers choice. Shame on yall. Especially the female waitress who only waited tables they wanted. I wouldnt recommend this restaurant.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

.This used to be a pretty good spot but it has fallen off. Homeless folks approach you while on the patio, the live music typically sucks and is too loud, and the food is terrible.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

We were super excited as we walked in listening to the live music. Thats where it all ended. They say us and never spoke to us again. Never even got drinks. We waited for about 45 minutes, finished our chips and then wait it again. We ended up leaving after about an hour.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 3

The food was mediocre. Our waitress came and admitted she forgot about us. The mgr ended up taking care of us. The bathroom was not great. I wanted this to be a great meal for our weekend trip..it was OK. But had no wait and we were tired. Other place had an hour wait. Kid friendly place for sure.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

Ordered the fajita chimichanga and it was ok. I mean the food was not quality youd expect dining out. Not good. Decent location ok service but probably wouldnt go back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

One the places to hear some good music and the Atmosphere was really good and thanks to the waitress Kayla for everything you do for la Playa and all the customers

Date: 7 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

The food was ok, the only thing that helped it was our Venezuelan waitress. We loved his attitude and attention.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 2

Date: 7 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

A very average experience. Customer service was obviously not a priority. Food was good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Came here on a Sunday night with my friend, the games on and it s not packed. The service was exceptional and he always checked in to make sure everything was good or that we were taken care of. I got the seafood enchiladas and it was huge and delicious. My friend got the steak fajitas and it was absolutely huge and delicious. The homemade chips and flour tortilla(idk, seems like it) were also an amazing and yummy touch. Great restaurant, idk what everyone else is talking about.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 3

Came in with a party of 3. No one in the restaurant. We were here for 47 mins

Date: 8 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

I love the staff

Date: 8 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 3

Food was okay. Margarita was great! Service sucked.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

Weve been here 4 times in the last 2 months. My husband and I go out for food and drinks twice a month if not more. After our last two visits, we wont be going back. We like the atmosphere and our servers have always been great. Its the food and mixed drinks that have been the issue. On our first two visits the food was acceptable and drinks were great. Food issues were minor, nothing that couldnt be over looked. The last two times nothing was good. Food orders came out wrong, nothing had a good flavor, my husband left 98% of his food on his plate. A drink we have ordered numerous times here came out completely different with ingredients that arent even supposed to be in the drink. The bartender working that day said we were wrong.. I understand mistakes but for the money they charge for food and drinks, the food should be edible, rice shouldnt be cold, menu items shouldnt be missing and if a mixed drink doesnt list an ingredient on the menu..... dont add it... we thought we had found OUR place but instead were looking elsewhere.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 9 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 1

I will never come back. Food was not good and the prices were crazy. I had two tall beers at $10.75 each. They were draft beers. I m not at a ballpark or event. Why so much for a draft beer? The place was run down and our table shook more than a table during an earthquake. No wonder the place was empty. Don t waste your money going here.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Food is great, great service, friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend for a family outing!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 1

Old burnt food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Do yourself a favor and get the queso de la costa! Sooo good!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 2

Extremely moldy menus. Flies and gnats in the restaurant. Bad service. Okay food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Our server was great. He helped us improved the ceviche by bringing us Tahin and Chimoy.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Waiter had trouble getting order straight. Chairs not very comfortable. Food was good just not great.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

The shrimps are amazing enchiladas verdes are really good travel from McAllen tx ..

Date: 10 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 1

Food was cold and had no flavor. Live and dead flies were inside by the windows. Our waitress had long nails and eating while serving. Do not try this place. Disappointed. Never again.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 2

Date: 10 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 1

I have been eating at La Playa for several years and to listen to music and have a drink on the weekends. The service is more sporadic and the quality of the food has become very poor so will be looking for a replacement.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

Date: 11 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 3

Could been better but in early afternoon before dinner is a major flop..workers did not care as much..guess they dont understand money is all the time so should the service too.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 1

The Restaurant Debacle: A Catastrophic Culinary Experience They say that everyone has their own share of horrible restaurant experiences, and unfortunately, I recently had the displeasure of joining that unfortunate club. Settle down, folks, because today were diving into a tale of epic proportions the story of a restaurant that managed to be mind-numbingly awful from start to finish. Buckle up, because this is going to be one wild ride. The Dreadful Wait: Picture this: you walk into a seemingly deserted restaurant, expecting a quick and delightful dining experience. Oh, how wrong you are! Not only does it take us a solid 15 minutes to catch the attention of a wayward server, but even then, it seems like we are invisible. Clearly, this restaurant is practicing their own version of The Invisible Man, except this adaptation was anything but entertaining. The Torturous Delays: Once our pleas for attention are finally acknowledged, we foolishly believe our misfortunes have come to an end. Oh, how naive we were! After a grueling wait, our drinks finally grace our table after 25 mind-boggling minutes. Mind you, its not like the bartender was off creating the most exotic concoctions known to mankind; were talking about water, soda, and simple lemonade drinks that require little more than a few seconds to pour. Sigh. The Hot Sauce and the Endless Quest for Chips: Surely, the arrival of our drinks marks the beginning of a turn for the better, right? Wrong again! Our trusty server, or should I say, the Houdini of Waitstaff, disappears into the abyss, leaving us parched, hungry, and desperate for chips and hot sauce. An additional 10 minutes pass before this basic staple of restaurant dining finally makes its grand entrance. Youd think someone had built the chips from scratch and grew the peppers themselves, the way these items were withheld from us. The Wrong Order and Icy Cuisine: Finally, the moment of truth arrives: our long-awaited food appears. However, what is placed before us is a monstrous display of culinary chaos. What we ordered bears no resemblance to what now occupies our plates. And in an ironic twist of fate, our meals are barely lukewarm as if the restaurant is trying to recreate the Ice Age through their cooking techniques. How utterly delightful! The Great Check Chase: Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the end is near. By this point, weve entered a state of delirium, fueled by hunger, frustration, and the overwhelming desire to finally escape this nightmare. Just when we thought we were free, our server takes another 15 minutes to deliver the check. Perhaps theyve mastered the art of elongating time and prolonging misery? Conclusion: In the end, our restaurant experience can be summed up quite simply: a comedy of errors. From the agonizing wait to the wrong order and chilly cuisine, every aspect of this dining adventure was an exercise in patience and a true test of our sanity. Its hard to fathom how such a poorly run establishment manages to stay afloat. But hey, at least we walked away with a story to tell a reminder to always check restaurant reviews before making a reservation. Bon appétit, and good luck out there, fellow diners

Date: 11 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

Never ate here. Probably never will. Their DJ was having a great time, enough for the entire downtown to hear it. He started about 5 or 6 pm and it s 9:30pm- still going strong. Too bad they are disturbing the folks sleeping across the street who have meetings to attend in the morning. The front desk at the Best Western won t call the restaurant to ask them to turn it down and the number here on Google doesn t work. Yep. I doubt a place with that lack of concern for folks has any kind of concern for their customer other than money.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

I loved the bar there ! Great service and great drinks.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Great restaurant, exceeded our expectations! Food is excellent, ambiance is festive and most importantly staff is inviting. Makes you feel at home. Zeke Hinojosa, Owner, Is on point with ensuring everything runs smoothly and timely. Positive vibes and fresh sea food, highly recommend!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 3

The food was OK. Everything had a bit an equal blend taste. However, we have to exclude our starter, Chili con Queso, which was tasty.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 2

Food was good, but the beans were not flavored well, plus it was mostly broth with very little beans. They were out of rice and offered no discount on our meals. Very disappointed, as they could have offered a discount or even for us to pick up rice at a later time. Drinks took forever to come out,but the server was very nice and did the best she could. Kitchen and bar need some work!!!! Wont be going back. Not living up to the La Playa name by any means. Hope they are not affiliated with the one on Saratoga or SPID!!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

Date: 11 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

Ive eaten here about 2 years ago, and the food and service were great, but now Im sad to say that it was a very bad experience. The chips and salsa to start were flavorless and old, and then our food, which was sausage, ribs, fajita, chicken, and shrimp, was very old and re-heated, the rice was also reheated and shriveled, and the beans were from a can. The tortillas were tough, and the ground beef didnt have a single flavor to it. The only thing I enjoyed was the margarita. I really do hope they make the proper adjustments since they are on the Bayfront and receive many tourist.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

October 14, after the solar eclipse, my whole family went to eat. The food was bad, bad, bad: overcooked/beaten rice, rotting vegetables, black guacamole, the breaded fish burned on the outside and completely raw on the outside, the beef tacos the meat was parboiled and completely raw, according to them they served iced teas but it was stinky water. We didnt touch anything and they wanted to charge us for consumption. We got up and left.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Excellent Service very good, rich and tasty food , I recommend the restaurant La Playa at the Beach in Corpus Christi

Date: 11 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

I give a star because I cant give an opinion without giving stars. The tacos my friend ordered were the meat or vegetables spoiled, I will definitely not return my dish looked ugly and the meat was stewed meat, I looked like I was vomiting without giving an opinion on the waiters cleanliness and the smell

Date: 11 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 1

I love la playa on Saratoga but this la playa by the bay still needs some work they are short staffed and need some help several tables sat down and left because it took to long for drinks food took 30 minutes to get to the table and was bland with undercooked crunchy rice they still need work I really hope you guys can get the workers you need because the one on Saratoga is amazing

Date: 11 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 3

The beans and rice didnt taste fresh, the beans were already sour

Date: 11 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Best margaritas in town. Food is great.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 1

The building itself was charming and the karaoke/live music was nice to listen to, but aside from that the entire experience was terrible. Our waiter was rude, the wait for the food had to have taken nearly an hour even though when we arrived we were one of the only few people there, our queso was cold and extremely thick, the sweet tea had a very funky taste to it, our seafood enchiladas also tasted off and were served on a flour tortilla that got soggy very quick. I usually don t write reviews like this but I am on vacation and their food has given me the worst case of food poisoning I ve had in a long time. After now reading other reviews saying all of their plates and cups are dirty, I m not surprised. Do not eat here, it s not worth it!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 2

I usually enjoy the atmosphere here, good music, decent food depending what you get. The drinks are ok, only cause some times you dont taste alcohol in them. The purpose of a good drink is to taste something good with alcohol.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

I ordered pollo fronteriso the chicken had bad taste and the rice was so salty no flavor Food : 1/5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Good atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

Oh nooo, the worst, super expensive, I ordered some al pastor tacos and they were pork adobo tacos with rice, the food was super ugly and very expensive, the service was good but I wont go back

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 1

We never got to eat because the food never was brought out to use in the time permited for lunch. We waited for about 1 hour and 15 minutes and had to return to work. The waiter took our order after about 15 minutes of delay. About 20 minutes later he came back and said there was no Carne guisada, so I had to reorder something else. Ten minutes before our allowed time for lunch he came back to say meal was still not ready. The manager was very disrespectful and wouldnt listen to our complaint. He went to the back and said our order was canceled. We canceled it because we had to return to work. ME and my coworker will never return to this establishment. Manager needs to go. The restaurant was not even busy which makes it more disappointing.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Horrible place, slow service, manager wasnt truly up to the task. Fajita with no seasoning, burned grilled cheese for kid plate, tomatillo sauce for green enchiladas was hot green sauce. No tomatillo in sight. And when this was brought up to the manager, he just tried replacing the food and when he didnt want that anymore, they just took it off the ticket. No apology or discount for the troubles. One kid and one adult didnt get to eat because of this. Horrible place. Never again

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Great margarita! Food was delicious. Excellent prices, hidden gem.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 3

every time we came here the waitress didnt come around enough, my son had to wait 10 minutes for water refill and chips were bare for just as long. thought it was a fluke the first time but it happens every time. food is decent but service not so much.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 1

If I could give negative s it would be 5 - s! Not only is the food quality less than acceptable the service was beyond horrible. The wait for our food was an hour at best! I still can t believe I even stayed there to wait for our food! I guess I was thinking it would get better, it didn t. It went totally south! Sure we talked to the managers, Jerry & Roy. I m convinced, they re just kitchen help, calling themselves managers!! They have ZERO management skills! We ended up having to pay for food we didn t eat & service we had no chance of ever getting at this trashy place, I won t even call it a restaurant! *WARNING* don t waste your time pulling up here!!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 1

takes over an hour for food bad service lots of flys

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 1

DONT STOP HERE!! Place is a waste of time, they take long to get your food out to you, waited an hour for our food and came out in portions would NOT recommend to anyone! Dirty cups , flies all around I m talking about INSIDE the restaurant not on the patio. Didn t even end up eating got up and left not to mention another family did the same right before we did. Very bad service managers Jerry and Roy very rude and very un professional! None of my family touched any of the food and they still had us pay a bill for untouched food! Save your time and money and go enjoy a good place to eat with your money.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

Not a good place to eat takes them an hour for only 3 plates very bad.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 1

Take extremely long for food and lots of flys inside

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

Bad experience, food has no taste

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

So we stopped in cause we heard the DJ playing outside so thought we d check it out. Well the service was good but could of been better and more attentive. Although when our waitress would come by she was sweet and helpful. The red salsa was my favorite it was hot n Spicey perfectly. We ordered the chicken fajita taco plate it was good but still chip n salsa were great. If you like live music n cold drinks this would be a good lil starter spot. We went for a day drive from Houston and ended up here, but over all we enjoyed it for a quick bite to eat and good music

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

I wouldnt recommend anyone to visit this restaurant. The service is so bad, even after waiting for more than hour and all the food that they delivered was salty. Manager was so rude and he was arguining saying if you cant eat the food just move out of here.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

I don t usually complain this much at all but our group was very disappointed. Came here to celebrate a birthday. Won t recommend this place ever and we won t be back Here s why: Food was horrible. Undercooked food, rice was hard (undercooked), the fajitas were so tough (chew, chew and chew some more). The drinks were weak. Service was extremely slow and inexperienced. This was all on a Saturday evening.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

Ordered fajitas chicken no flavor, no taste , no guacamole till we asked, no peppers, just a few grilled onions

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Bad service takes too long

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 2

I love the service but the food was not good. The rice was not cooked and the beans tasted old. The chicken in the enchiladas had too many pieces of cartilage.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 1

Poor Service. No wait staff, manager has no clue what hes doing. We sat for 15 mins before someone came to take our order. Food came out almost an hour later and at that not all food came out at the same time. Food was cold. waiter/manager never came back to fill drinks... I had to go and ask for my ticket as well....Too many flies in the restaurant!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Very authentic....

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Excellent food

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Great food, and our server was very patient with our large group Parking: There is limited space in parking lot and towing enforced if not at restaurant Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly menu with colors and gave kids To go cups with lid and straw

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Went there for lunch, after being seated, the waitress never came to our table. The bartender finally came over to help us. Ordered water. He brought the water, chips and salsa. He took our order. 40 minutes go by, no one ever comes by to see if we are ok. I leave money to cover the cost of the chips and leave.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 1

tasteless, terrible service, overpriced.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

Terrible Terrible Food. Beans were tasteless, meat was hard and flavorless, service was bad. The waitress never checked up on us and the food took almost two hours. I saw multiple people around the restaurant disappointed. Instead I recommend the one o along the highway, much better environment and the food taste 1000x better!

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

The ugliest and most expensive tacos I have ever bought, 4 super small tacos and some flavorless beans. The terrible service took too long to serve us, we were on the verge of leaving since it took more than 1 hour to wait for the food and to ask if we needed anything. They dont have homemade spicy sauce, its supposed to be an authentic Mexican restaurant and the waitress didnt even want to speak Spanish to us. I would never return even though I stayed a few steps away.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

This place sucks! very far from what the pictures show!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 1

Terrible service, it lasted almost an hour and no one took my order, it is the worst experience I have ever had.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 2

Food was luke warm. Hostess was great. Waitress made us feel rushed to eat and leave. The chips and salsa was the best part of our meal.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 3

This restaurant is OK. A lot of people in our group really enjoy it.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Great place to have a family gathering or in my case the West Oso HS 40th class reunion. Food was great! Service was on point! Price was right! Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Excellent place

Date: a year ago