Los Tortugo's Seafood Market

4.6 ( 1291 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
318 E Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel, TX 78578, United States
+1 956-943-5602

If you find yourself in Port Isabel, Texas, be sure to stop by Los Tortugo's Seafood Market. This charming seafood restaurant combines fresh ingredients with an inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts. Customers rave about the delectable meals, particularly highlighting the Latino seafood soup, which is a weekend exclusive that packs a punch with its generous seafood portions.

Fernando Fuentes praises the restaurant's simplicity, mentioning the picnic-style decor and the option to have your catch cooked on-site, a unique experience for avid anglers. Freshness is a recurring theme amongst reviewers, with dishes like crab cakes and shrimp po-boys consistently earning high marks. The homemade flan and exceptional ceviche are just icing on the cake, showcasing the depth of flavor that the kitchen offers.

Service is commendable, with attentive staff ensuring a swift dining experience. From family-friendly seating to the inviting local charm, Los Tortugo's creates a welcoming vibe, perfect for both casual diners and seafood aficionados. Overall, it's a delightful spot where quality meets comfort, and every bite tells a story of culinary passion.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Los Tortugo's Seafood Market

Fernando Fuentes
Jun 29,2025
Great place for seafood. Good prices . Helpful staff. Decor is simple picnic style with picnic tables and benches. I had a delicious fillet.. you can even bring your own fish and they will cook it for you. Or you can go to next room and get some raw seafood and they will cook it for you.
Faye M
Jun 18,2025
This place has the most amazing Latino seafood soup & homemade flan I have ever eaten. Soup is only available Friday & Saturday. Great service. This restaurant definitely is on my repeat list
H V
Jun 17,2025
We were on the island for the weekend chrome in the sand event and wanted to try a good seafood restaurant. It took them a minute to seat us. They do give you chips and a little soup while you wait for your food to arrive. For appetizer we got the oysters on the half shell which I dressed up. Oysters were great! It was a Friday so the seafood soup was on the board which I ordered and it was filled with so much seafood it was amazing! My boyfriend ordered the number 4 plate with fish, shrimp, oysters, and calamari. His plate was very delicious also. His plate was fresh fried so he gave me some to taste and the calamari was so good I wish we ordered some for the appetizer. They have a fresh seafood market there you can buy your fish and they will cook it as well. I highly recommend this place. Next time we come again to the area we are going again to this quaint local restaurant.
AWP
Jun 7,2025
We really loved it here. Everything was super fresh. We had crab cakes and shrimp po-boys. The seafood soup to start was a great beginning to an amazing meal. We are planning on going back tomorrow before we leave town.
Nina Guerrero
May 15,2025
Don’t hesitate and go grab a meal from here! The food was DELICIOUS. Service was fast and all the food was fresh. It seemed like everything was made just for us. Ceviche was the best I’ve ever had. If you love lemon taste this is the ceviche for you. This place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is friendly and children are welcome. Thank you for the tasty food we will definitely be back often during the summer time!
Buster Driscoll
May 3,2025
Helpful and friendly staff. The ceviche with homemade chips was fantastic. Both fish and shrimp tacos were delicious and not dry or overcooked. Hush puppies were a pleasant surprise, way better than expected! The whole experience was legit. Great job!
Chris Provencio
Apr 1,2025
New Year’s Eve 2024 dinner. Was here a few years ago and again did not disappoint. Ordered the blackened shrimp and black drum dinners. Sides were beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, and salad. All were very good! Complimentary seafood soup to start. Service was attentive and prompt. Prices very reasonable! Will return before we leave SPI. Fresh seafood market adjacent to the restaurant.
Christina Manship
Mar 15,2025
Stopped in for fish tacos on a Sunday. The place was crazy busy but we were texted when our table was ready, which was nice. Fish tacos were spectacular! Full of flavor and good portions. Toppings were plentiful and sides (beans / rice) were flavorful. Also got a shrimp and fish ceviche, which was very good. Great acidity and adequate portion sizes, even for sharing. Be aware that the restaurant can be very noisy inside though, but don't let that deter you from some killer fish tacos!

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