Restaurants in South Padre Island

“Better tasting and quality than Sea Ranch for less than $40!”

“I loved this place. It was one of my favorite to have breakfeast!”

“Excellent!!!!! We ordered the shrimp nachos and they were out of this world. The owners were so friendly and came to our table to be sure we were happy. We will be back!!!!!”

“pizza was delicious and fair prices”

“Excellent restaurant, great service, delicious food, the whole experience was phenomenal, the tweens Juan and Luis are the best!!!”

“good food! excelleent biemce”

“delicious breakfast. beautifully presented. highly recommended.”

“One of the best Restaurants on the Island. If you want to impress a date or have an anniversary this is the spot. Service and overall ambiance is amazing I would highly recommend eating here one night if on vacation. Food was amazing also everything I ate was delicious.”

“This place has amazing food and a plus with service, have been there twice, one for brunch and the other for dinner, the server was amazing she also suggested other top items which was delicious, Noelia seems to be on top of business, and has great customer service. 5-Stars from my husband and I...”

“Ceviche Ceviche on South Padre has incredible, so fresh classic ceviche!! We had to wait a bit, but so worth it! I love ceviche and have tried it in so many places. This is The Best! Very good service”

“Wonderful experience, our server was so nice and took good care of us. We got to hear a fun band which added to our enjoyment.”

“Cozy spot on the Island with an excellent wine selection, tasty bites like their flat breads & charcuterie and a relaxed, artsy vibe. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, making it an easy favorite of ours to visit on future trips ❤️🍷

Loved the gentleman softly playing the guitar. Especially enjoyed taking my 10 yr old daughter with us. We played w/ their tictac toe while we ate and enjoyed our family time.

100% recommended”

“ALL OTHER TACO PLACES SHOULD BE SCARED RIGHT NOW! - First off, other places that claim they have "birria" on their menu should learn from these taco geniuses; the meat and cheese was perfect and the consome was way more than just taco flavored au jus like other restaurants offer. - Secondly, they're my new favorite michelada spot. Anyone who doesnt think they're the bomb still haven't gotten their sense of taste back from Covid. - Lastly, so many other places that offer al pastor tacos suffer from over-seasoning (to cover up for low quality meat), are too dry, or are just bland. NOT THE CASE WITH CALACAS! Seriously the best tacos this side of the border. If I go into a food coma because of this place, DO. NOT. RESUSCITATE. This is how I want to go out...”

“Brandon Porter is a amazing cook . No mistakes , no send backs ! Everything was Hot and fresh ! Thank you so much !”

“The bartenders, Kevin, Brandon and Carson were absolutely amazing! The live music they had was our group’s favorite, so much so we spent 3 days of our vacation hanging out at here! The view for the New Year’s fireworks was the best by far!”

“Great place for coffee and dessert. Highly recommend gluten free brownies”

““Breakfast burritos: the real MVP of mornings. 🌯 Packed with eggs, cheese, chorizo ,crispy potatoes, and whatever else my heart desires, they’re the ultimate way to kickstart the day. 10/10, absolutely blessed to live in a world where these exist. 🙌 Amazing flavors, endless combos—what’s not to love? #BreakfastGoals #BlessedAndBurritoed” xoxo from WI”

“Amazing atmosphere! 🩵 Iced coffee is great. Very relaxing vibe.”

“Just came back from a week there, weather was perfect, beach was perfect, rooms were clean, cold ac, wonderful!!!”

“Great fish tacos and cocktails. Beautiful views of the water. Drive up or dock your boat access. Waiters were friendly and fast service even during dinner rush.”

“Wonderful people. the bartender was excellent. the food was on point. I had the grilled cheese sandwich and it was amazing. I love the atmosphere. I'm a smoker and it was wonderful to be able to have a cigarette in air conditioning. I'm definitely stopping here next time I go to the island”

“The bowels are the best for me? I had them all.”

“Best Pina Colada on the island and George is a great bartender and waiter!”

“The view the beds are nice and soft I love it all I need a woman”

“We really enjoyed our meals! This place is great. The negatives: calamari was chewy, and the music too loud but not a deal breaker. Everything else was excellent. Our server Pedro was great, the food was tasty and piping hot. We enjoyed the atmosphere, it’s great for families and within walking distance from multiple hotels.”

“We went to the On the Border South Padre Island location for a late dinner and had the fajita combination plate and protein bowl with a couple of margaritas. The food and drinks were delicious and the service was excellent! Our server, Julissa, was friendly and courteous!”

“1st time going by far one of the best bars we have been too. Felt like home. Amazing service and we had the best Indian tacos (complementary of harris bar). Will definatley be back.”

“Awesome person awesome food. It’s a great experience…”

“First timer here...I was a bit hesitant in going due to the mixed reviews, but I'm glad we gave it a try. Our server Brandon was phenomenal and the place is nice. It was a bit warm but everything else made up for it. They have some of the best fettuccine alfredo we've tried. Definitely a go to restaurant whenever you're at the island.”

“Absolutely delicious steak! We tried Boston tea for the first time and had 3 glasses. The service was fantastic. Definite must try if you are in SPI.”

“Very good croissants and coffee!! Cute place!! Highly recommend!!”

“Israel was our server and was the best,fast and great !”

“SeaRanch never disappoints! Food was prepared perfectly and service was great! Always a highlight when we visit the island!”

“clean, neat, modern,and an excellent place to stay and meet people, Staff is pleasant professional and a lot of fun to talk to. They have a Cafe right on premise that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. You can walk out to the beach plus they have an out door heated pool. it's handicap excessable there are two floors that you can view the water coming in and the sun rises and sun sets. You could also walk to various attractions and rent a scooter. I give it 200 % place to go”

“Cheese curds and fried pickles appetizers with blackened redfish we caught in the bay. The food was delicious and the staff was great.”

“I've stopped in here the last few times I've been to SPI and always enjoyed the karaoke and atmosphere. I go there to drink, so the food I have no idea, but I can definitely vouch for the beer!”

“KIC's ice cream has wonderful menu choices. Outstanding banana splits!! Very friendly staff and everything is very clean and inviting! 5 out of 5 stars!”

“Ms Kai was awesome! We had such a good time…. Definitely a highlight on our girls trip!”

“Perfect service!!!! Excellent food!!! Will definitely go again”

“Super friendly couple that owns this place. They were very informative and coffee was good and cheap. Jewelry was also homemade and they were just really nice people.”

“Great sunsets, food, drinks and live music. Service was great too! Will definitely go back next time we are on SPI.”

“Great view and awesome cocktails and good prices”

“The food was very good. I recommend the crepes and chicken pita.”

“My mom, daughter and I drove around for a while because most restaurants were packed. Then we drove by this place and saw it wasn't and decided to try it out. It was so good!!! We both got the mexican plate (taco and enchiladas) and daughter got queso and chips (she's picky). All of it was really good. The host and the waiter were cool. I would definitely come back for food and service!”

“deliciosos sabores! excelente servicio😋❤️”

“Super fun, great atmosphere and nice staff 🍸❤️”

“Great pizza and friendly staff.”

“SO YUMMY!! got corn in a cup, horchata and a chicken quesadilla and everything was amazing! very friendly staff too!! thank you for the great food! 🤗”

“My last morning at the resort in South Padre Island I woke up to catch the sunrise. I hung out near the pier and spent some time watching the birds pick at a dead fish.

My last morning at the resort on South Padre Island I woke up to see the sunrise. I hung out near the boardwalk and spent some time watching the birds peck at a dead fish.”

“This little secret spot is located in a a gas station and has the best breakfast tacos on the island!An older gentleman (I think his name is Lalo) was fast and super sweet!Tacos are AMAZING!!!!!Over 18 options for tacos !Def recommend !!!!”

“What is better than ice cream after watching a very successful Starship 10 launch. Loved my banana split. Port Isabel is so great! Then, when I went to leave, I saw the coolest three level go-cart track. I love south texas!!!!”

“Our group of 6 had a really great experience there today! Jared provided fantastic table service, very friendly and attentive. And the food was amazing.”

“I got the mama-lona burger was sooooo good !!! 🫶”

“10/10 Amauri was the best he was so helpful, and very kind and gave us the best recommendations for food!!!”

“muy buen servicio todo delicioso en este lugar”

“We absolutely loved the chips and salsa!!! We’ve tried a lot but these were different and delicious. I ordered the bean soup with beef. It was one of the best things I ate on the island. It was loaded and creamy and the chips went great with it.”

“Cool place to see a concert and hang put with friends, staff was cool, view of the ocean was excellent. Food was reasonably priced and decent, drinks were super expensive in my opinion, but tasty. Had a overall really good experience and would go back for sure.”

“The staff's warm hospitality and the exceptional cuisine made for a delightful experience. An al fresco dining setting allowed us to appreciate a vibrant rainbow. I am enamored with the Beautiful Gulf of Americas.”

“This was our first visit to Johnny Rockets. The burgers were quite delicious. My wife ordered a hot dog, which is very unusual for her. I tried it and felt meh. I've definitely had much better. My float was pretty ordinary. Our main issue was the seating. There were seven of us and we were placed in a corner booth which was perfect. I was on one end and when I stretched to the very edge of the seat to pass the ketchup, my weight on the corner lifted the other end causing me to slip and knock over my float. I sat up and quickly lifted the glass but not before 75% of it ended up on the floor. We cleaned it with napkins as best as we could but our server was no where to be found and we couldn't seem to get anyone's attention for several minutes. There was a big mess on the floor. Finally she returned and we explained what happened. She didn't hesitate to bring me a refill and picked up the mess of napkins on the table but she brought a towel and stretched it around the floor with her foot. The floor really needed to be mopped as she picked up the melted ice cream but there were still streaks and the floor was sticky. Most of us had to step through that spot to leave. On our way out, we noticed another similar booth where you could tell the bench was not secure. The burgers were good enough to return but we'll check the seats.”

“After going to the restaurant next door and realizing that you had to own a Rolls-Royce to even eat there. We took the family next door to Coconut Jacks and had a great experience. The bacon wrapped shrimp was fire!!!! Me, the wife, and 3 kiddos ate, drank and laughed for a great price.”

“We spent our 4 th of July here. We were the only ones in the place everyone was across the street .. You missed out great food and service .. Spectacular view of the fireworks .. Most definitely come back thanks Kraken !!”

“honestly one of the best environments i’ve ever been in, the owner is so friendly with everyone who comes in and makes jokes with every person. the food is a 10000/10 and it’s so close to the beach!!”

“Definitely an excellent option in SPI. Real food 🥘”

“They charge 15$ a day for self parking that’s the only think I don’t care about . Also we found glass in are room we asked to get it cleaned and after it was cleaned we where finding more glass . We did notify the front desk. Other then that pool was great . A lot of walking around and seeing cool things .”

“This one of our MUST STOPS when we come to the Island. The food is incredible and very consistent. Service is incredible. The staff makes you feel at home and being in a “tourist destination”, you feel like you’re dining with someone you have known forever!! We will forever stop by every time we are in the area. Did I mention the food is AMAZING and CONSISTENT!!!”

“Best authentic Mexican food on the island!!!”