21 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 17, 2024 Promote Your Restaurant ADVERTISE WITH US Call (956) 580-7800 FREE EVENT January 17 from 1-3pm Meet the Chef Featuring New Menu Items 3309 E IH-2, Donna, TX | (956) 782- 3200 Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-1:00pm & 4:00-7:00pm Saturday 7:30-11:00am Sunday Brunch 8:00am-1:00pm Text Or Call Us At (956) 772-7256 • www.lobodelmarcafe.com 204 W. Palm Street • South Padre Island, TX Family Owned & Operated 20% OFF Expires: April 30, 2024 Cannot be used with any other discounts or coupons or specials Any Entree All Day Open Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Bring a friend, Share a meal, Make some memories! Every Day 7AM - 2PM 956-532-0613 Located at the Val Verde Flea Market Val Verde Rd x Bus 83 Donna, TX NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN EST. 2022 li and carrots, and a choice of soup or salad, of which I chose the latter. The buttery garlic bread was the perfect complement to the dish, and the steamed veggies were crisp and fresh, as was the salad which all worked together to create a wonderful meal befitting the beautiful setting on the bay. Located just north of the causeway at 204 Palm St, South Padre Island, Lobo Del Mar is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. Don’t forget to clip their coupon for 20% off your entrée, or download it on your phone at www.WinterTexanTimes.com. On my most recent visit to Lobo Del Mar I was seated on the expansive patio at the counter facing the bay, just in time to enjoy a beautiful sunset as the varied tour and dinner boats sailed past on their way home. On this Wednesday night the house band played to a packed house, inside and out, while servers kept the kitchen busy as drinks and plates flowed continuously to tables throughout. The only thing more impressive than the quality of service was the meal. I started with their Ceviche which was chilled perfectly and full of fresh large pieces of fish absolutely overflowing its bowl. Served with a plate of tortilla chips, this appetizer topped with fresh avocado certainly set the tone. I followed that with an order of Seafood Linguine. Most places I have had any type of seafood pasta, just trying to get to the protein has always been its own fishing expedition, but not at Lobo Del Mar. Abed of perfect al-dente linguini pasta topped with creamy alfredo sauce with diced tomato, onion, and sauteed mushrooms is not only topped, but absolutely covered, with two generous portions of grilled cod and so much shrimp I had to move some aside to try the pasta. The linguine was served with garlic bread, steamed broccoLobo Del Mar: Great food and fun on the bay
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