The Point

This was our first time being in Palacios so we had to stop here!!! Anthony Bourdain has been here on his show Parts Unknown. This place is a convenience store that caters to a variety of folks. You can buy tackle, bait, lottery, get your hunting or fishing licenses here, chips, get some Vietnamese or Mexican food here. This place has it all!!! They have tables where you can sit and enjoy your meal. Look for Anthony Bourdain's signature carved in the table.We started with the spring rolls and shrimp wraps. Unfortunately after we put in our order and sit down they let us know they were sold out of the shrimp wraps. Awwww... I saw them and they look so good. Too bad! Maybe next time. The chicken bahn mi was delicious and the chargrilled chicken over steamed rice. Definitely different than what I have had before and very tasty. Full of flavor and I liked the chargrilled pieces.Service was awesome. The people working here were very friendly and patient. It took me a while to decide on what to get and they didn't get upset. She waited while I decided. I didn't try anything on the Mexican side of the menu. Bbbooooooo. Sorry couldn't fit anymore in my belly. This place is pretty amazing. Can't wait to try something else if I'm in town.

I always look forward to eating here every year on my travels to Palcious. The pho is as good as the tacos. But the lovely service and smiling faces of the owners make these visits even more special. I'll be back!

Welcome to town Casper! Man this guy can cook and whatever he throws on a plate; I want one! Good, NO, Great food and awesome atmosphere. They have a whole new menu and it is all good. Friendly and local.

We had seen The Point on the Daytripper, and knew we wanted to stop in on our trip to/from Corpus to check out this corner store/bait shop that happened to have a diner. (Had no idea Anthony Bourdain had also featured them until we got there 8/17/21!) We were not disappointed as the Pho and vermicelli were outstanding. We've had a lot of Pho in Houston - including the "trailer" - and The Point was awesome in flavor! Only disappointment was they had no bread and could not make banh mi, so maybe next time... And the woman that owns the place is one of the nicest people on the planet. The Mexican items we saw coming out from the kitchen looked pretty great, too. Folks from Houston cruising Hwy 59 down to Corpus have no clue. Take Hwy 35 which is only a few minutes longer, and stop in Palacios to check out The Point!

It's a must stop in Palacios.The foods is outstanding and all home made.You get from bánh mì to menudo here.The establishment is very well organized and clean.The restroom is clean and spacious.Try the Vietnamese iced coffee. It's refreshing.Definitely will be back again n again.

This place is a combination of Vietnamese, Mexican, tackle shop and grocery store. The bahn mi sandwiches, egg rolls, and pho were all awesome! Definitely a great place to stop when looking for a quick lunch.

The last time we were in town I stopped in to buy some water and use their facilities. I instantly smelled the lemongrass and spice combo so familiar to me - the smell of Vietnamese foodz. Cut to a couple of weeks ago when the bf tagged me in a post about Anthony Bourdain visiting little ol' Palacios, TX to do a story on their Vietnamese Community for his show, 'Parts Unknown.' And lo' and behold, he enjoyed a meal at The Point. So as all foodie groupies do, I made a point to try it out this past weekend. They were crazy busy on a Monday early afternoon, for the 4th of July no less! Orders were coming in from everywhere so the wait was a bit much, but they were very apologetic. I ordered two Vietnamese iced coffees, a Grilled Pork Banh Mi, Pork Vermicelli and two egg rolls. I also scooped up a slice of their peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cake (to die for). All this for under $18! Inconceivable! The egg rolls and the coffee were fantastic. The other two items were okay, for a small town on the coast I suppose. The flavors didn't punch me in the face as much like the fare I've had here in town. But I suppose it's unfair to compare them to a place like Thanh Nhi who has achieved legendary status among Austinites. Still, for a tiny town on the Texas Coast, I can appreciate the diversity in flavors this place has to offer- especially at the super budget-friendly price point.

Their food compares to the best Vietnamese I've had in Austin/RR. Super friendly owners and most important... VERY CLEAN !!!

The food area is closed. They are not serving meals but a good place to get your favorite drink and snacks.

I LOVE this place!!!! The food is AMAZING! If you travel down along the gulf coast stop at The Point! If it's busy get a drink and just relax, cause it's worth the wait!