Guidebook for South Padre Island
Food Scene
Wonderful place for breakfast. It gets really crowded, but when you get a table make sure to get the burrito. It is HUGE and made with fresh eggs.
65 locals recommend
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StWonderful place for breakfast. It gets really crowded, but when you get a table make sure to get the burrito. It is HUGE and made with fresh eggs.
Right on the water. Best hamburgers and fries. They salt the beer lids and their turbo pina colada is one of the best drinks you'll ever have.
123 locals recommend
Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdRight on the water. Best hamburgers and fries. They salt the beer lids and their turbo pina colada is one of the best drinks you'll ever have.
They deliver to the condo. Good pizzas and salads for the time you don't want to go out to eat.
35 locals recommend
Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island
410 Padre BlvdThey deliver to the condo. Good pizzas and salads for the time you don't want to go out to eat.
Hands down a must do. Such an array of items on the menu and their bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken and a fun place to watch a game too.
24 locals recommend
Tom and Jerry's
3212 Padre BlvdHands down a must do. Such an array of items on the menu and their bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken and a fun place to watch a game too.
BEST ahi tuna we have ever eaten. Their scalloped potatoes are absolutely amazing. The wait is sometimes long, but the service is outstanding. May be pricey for families with lots of kids, but if you are a group of couples we HIGHLY recommend Sea Ranch!!
100 locals recommend
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100BEST ahi tuna we have ever eaten. Their scalloped potatoes are absolutely amazing. The wait is sometimes long, but the service is outstanding. May be pricey for families with lots of kids, but if you are a group of couples we HIGHLY recommend Sea Ranch!!
It is right next to the condo- brand new so service is a little slow, but nice to have coffee so close
19 locals recommend
Cafe Karma
5200 Padre BlvdIt is right next to the condo- brand new so service is a little slow, but nice to have coffee so close
BEST handmade pasta on the island. I cannot rave enough about the place. We go at least once if not twice when we visit. The food is OUTSTANDING - from the homemade butter for the warm bread they bring to your table, the gigantic portions and very reasonable prices- you have to eat here. You won't be sorry!!
51 locals recommend
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdBEST handmade pasta on the island. I cannot rave enough about the place. We go at least once if not twice when we visit. The food is OUTSTANDING - from the homemade butter for the warm bread they bring to your table, the gigantic portions and very reasonable prices- you have to eat here. You won't be sorry!!
Flights of the beer they make onsite, cheese curds, fried pickles, fresh oysters and super friendly staff make this a great place for HH or a dinner with your family. Sit on the deck and you can watch the sunset over the bay.
67 locals recommend
Padre Island Brewing Co
3400 Padre BlvdFlights of the beer they make onsite, cheese curds, fried pickles, fresh oysters and super friendly staff make this a great place for HH or a dinner with your family. Sit on the deck and you can watch the sunset over the bay.
AMAZING breakfasts. Gets extremely busy, but their food will satisfy even your pickiest eater. I love the breakfast quesidillas where I add sausage and bacon- perfection. They also have a cinnamon coffee that hits the spot.
146 locals recommend
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdAMAZING breakfasts. Gets extremely busy, but their food will satisfy even your pickiest eater. I love the breakfast quesidillas where I add sausage and bacon- perfection. They also have a cinnamon coffee that hits the spot.
Can't believe the freshness of their seafood. Fish cooked 3 ways. Crab fingers are the best I have ever eaten and you cannot beat the buckets of beer. Not a place to dress up for, come as you are and don't judge the decor- you'll want to go back during your stay so make sure to do it towards the beginning!
38 locals recommend
Joe's Oyster Bar
207 E Maxan StCan't believe the freshness of their seafood. Fish cooked 3 ways. Crab fingers are the best I have ever eaten and you cannot beat the buckets of beer. Not a place to dress up for, come as you are and don't judge the decor- you'll want to go back during your stay so make sure to do it towards the beginning!
Don't let the motel like setting full you- the food is delicous and you get to watch the waves while eating
28 locals recommend
Cafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf BlvdDon't let the motel like setting full you- the food is delicous and you get to watch the waves while eating
They have a mimosa bar and delicious breakfast- if you have to wait it is worth it!
29 locals recommend
Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre BlvdThey have a mimosa bar and delicious breakfast- if you have to wait it is worth it!
Essentials
Just a drive over the bridge in Port Isabel. It is a huge grocery store that will have everything you need for your stay. They also do delivery to the island for a $5 fee plus tip. You will need to give them a 4-5 hour window for delivery
1679 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
84 locals recommend
H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdJust a drive over the bridge in Port Isabel. It is a huge grocery store that will have everything you need for your stay. They also do delivery to the island for a $5 fee plus tip. You will need to give them a 4-5 hour window for delivery
1679 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Great local grocery store. The produce it really fresh and they have the BEST seasonings. On an endcap in the back of the store between the meat and cheese section. You've got to stop in and buy a few- you won't be sorry
114 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdGreat local grocery store. The produce it really fresh and they have the BEST seasonings. On an endcap in the back of the store between the meat and cheese section. You've got to stop in and buy a few- you won't be sorry
Entertainment & Activities
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers reverse bungee, go-karts, mini-golf & more.
65 locals recommend
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetOpened in 1993, this amusement park offers reverse bungee, go-karts, mini-golf & more.
To Do
You can see how SPI is making a difference in helping wounded turtles recover and get put back into the ocean. They also have hatchling releases which you can see on the north end of the island. It is a beautiful thing.
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdYou can see how SPI is making a difference in helping wounded turtles recover and get put back into the ocean. They also have hatchling releases which you can see on the north end of the island. It is a beautiful thing.
Want to learn about all kinds of birds and wildlife that live on the Padre Islands (north and south)? This is the place for you to visit.
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdWant to learn about all kinds of birds and wildlife that live on the Padre Islands (north and south)? This is the place for you to visit.
Nice place to shop locally, tour the lighthouse, get a dolphin tour and eat at the ice cream shop
29 locals recommend
Port Isabel
Nice place to shop locally, tour the lighthouse, get a dolphin tour and eat at the ice cream shop
On Sundays head north on the island to enjoy the Farmers Market. Lots of great food, items for sale and sometimes even local music.
21 locals recommend
South Padre Island Farmer's Market
8605 Padre BoulevardOn Sundays head north on the island to enjoy the Farmers Market. Lots of great food, items for sale and sometimes even local music.
Fun place to ride horses on the sand
http://www.spistables.com/
7 locals recommend
South Padre Island Equestrian and Events Centre - The Stables
8805 Padre BlvdFun place to ride horses on the sand
http://www.spistables.com/
Shop for things you may not find in other stores and proceeds go to the Friends of Animal Rescue on the Island
Whiskers Resale Shop
2013 Padre BlvdShop for things you may not find in other stores and proceeds go to the Friends of Animal Rescue on the Island
Great place to get ideas, shop for one of a kind items and the staff is very friendly
Cactus Flower Interiors
3009 Padre BlvdGreat place to get ideas, shop for one of a kind items and the staff is very friendly
So many treasures await you at this Port Isabel store. Many homemade one of a kind items you won't find anywhere else. And the prices are so low I couldn't believe it. Absolutely a MUST visit!
Art Sea Gallery and Goods
423 E Maxan StSo many treasures await you at this Port Isabel store. Many homemade one of a kind items you won't find anywhere else. And the prices are so low I couldn't believe it. Absolutely a MUST visit!
This is a wonderful boutique in Port Isabel where the prices are very reasonable and you'll find one of a kind items for yourself and as gifts
Tesori
407 E Maxan StThis is a wonderful boutique in Port Isabel where the prices are very reasonable and you'll find one of a kind items for yourself and as gifts
Nightlife & Bars
Hopper Haus is AWESOME! The food, atmosphere and beer selection is fantastic. Sitting outside is great- you really feel like you are on vacation instead of the back of a building
Hopper Haus Bar and Grill
Hopper Haus is AWESOME! The food, atmosphere and beer selection is fantastic. Sitting outside is great- you really feel like you are on vacation instead of the back of a building
Karaoke Baby! Get a rum and coke (very strong drinks here) and pick up a microphone with your friends and sing your heart out.
21 locals recommend
Coral Reef Lounge
5301 Padre BlvdKaraoke Baby! Get a rum and coke (very strong drinks here) and pick up a microphone with your friends and sing your heart out.
Drinks, Dancing, Bands and a pier. Lots of people watching and plenty of fun
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdDrinks, Dancing, Bands and a pier. Lots of people watching and plenty of fun
Kellys Irish Pub
101 E Morningside DrGood Ol Irish Bar with great staff