Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen

Had a great experience at Daddy’s Seafood in South Padre Island! The service was top-notch, especially from my waiter and bartender Alejandro — he really made the visit outstanding with his attentive and friendly attitude. The restaurant itself is very spacious, with plenty of seating including an upstairs area that gives it a nice open feel. The seafood here is as fresh as it gets — you can tell it’s caught locally, maybe just a couple miles away. Their seafood boils are the real deal, served in a bag with all the seasoning cooked in, not the fake pan-style versions you find elsewhere. The shrimp were big, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, and the portions overall were very generous. The drinks were just as impressive — nice and strong, with the prickly pear margarita being a standout. Between the quality of the food, the drinks, and the excellent service from Alejandro, this place is a must-try. Definitely planning on coming back the next time I’m in town, and if you go, make sure to ask for Alejandro!

Place was great. Service was outstanding. Came to eat with my family of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids) and it came around $145 due to %18 automatic service charge; which did not bother me in the least due to the great service. The taste of the food was not something to brag about, but it was alright. Maybe it was what I order, but maybe will try another dish next time. Definitely, love the environment and the way the waiter was constant in checking to see if we need it anything. Great service.

Loved the place. Was immediately greeted by wait staff and seated. We visited on a Saturday lunch hour and there was no wait time to be seated. Darren was our waiter and he was helpful with choosing menu items. Ordered the chicken Alfredo and the shrimp boil, both well served. Family friendly, they give the kids alligator hats. Ordered two appetizers that were very well served. I definitely recommend the Texas loaded fries and shrimp stuffed peppers. Some things I’d fix would be to add more lighting fixtures as the dinning area was a bit dark, proper signage at the front door entrance, and that the food be more seasoned. When back at the island, will definitely return to Daddy’s seafood kitchen!

Chill and peaceful atmosphere. Decorated with fishing and sea themed decor with various TVs for entertainment. Nice and friendly staff and the food came out delicious and hot. I ordered a New Orleans style Freddy's Mix Seafood Boil with crab. It was so good! Came with a bib and gloves, which I'm thankful for because it is quite messy but worth every drop

Daddy’s in South Padre Island has a solid reputation, but our experience was a bit mixed. We tried a variety of dishes, starting with the Dirty Sampler, which sounded exciting but ended up being underwhelming. For $25, we expected a decent spread, but it was surprisingly small—especially with just a few stuffed shrimp jalapeños, some calamari, and cheese sticks. Honestly, not worth the price at all. On the brighter side, the shrimp Alfredo was really good—creamy, flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked well. The shrimp tacos were also enjoyable, and the shrimp po’boy was generous in size and had a nice kick to it. However, we also ordered the Lila Special, which is supposedly award-winning, but it didn’t live up to the hype. It left a strange aftertaste and wasn’t something we’d recommend. One thing to note: don’t drink the water. It had a strange, almost chemical taste that put us off. Also, be aware of the 20% service charge for parties over six, which is automatically added—and then you’re still expected to tip on top of that. Overall, it wasn’t a terrible meal, but for the price and the uneven quality of food, we probably wouldn’t go back. There are better options on the island.

Food was decent. I was expecting more flavor. It’s pretty loud upstairs and hard to hear everyone at the table. Music was a little strange. Vibe was kinda all over the place. Fresh seafood & stiff drinks will bring me back tho! I got oyster Rockefeller without the bacon. Was pretty good. I also got the stuffed redfish. Both were pretty good.

We brought 5lbs. of fresh Black Drum & Speckled Trout in to have it cooked for our dinner. We asked for blackened, grilled and fried. The fish was cooked to perfection and was some of the best tasting fish our group of 4 has ever tasted. I totally recommend this restaurant to Cook your Catch, you won’t be disappointed!! Our waitress did an excellent job as well.

Omgee! We were craving a crab boil and this was the spot. The hot mama was spicy but so good. Lemon butter and Cajun mix was delicious too. The onion blossom has huge and very yummy.