South Padre Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent food! Fresh, fast and friendly service. We love the fish tacos! Great for lunch.
16 locals recommend
Chilitto Pikin
3305 Padre BlvdExcellent food! Fresh, fast and friendly service. We love the fish tacos! Great for lunch.
Delicious Italian food makes for a nice change from seafood. We love the family style starter salad and all the dishes are fresh and authentic. If you saved room, try the deserts!
120 locals recommend
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdDelicious Italian food makes for a nice change from seafood. We love the family style starter salad and all the dishes are fresh and authentic. If you saved room, try the deserts!
Local favorite!
Fresh seafood (try the catch of the day!) and come hungry because their portions are BIG.
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnLocal favorite!
Fresh seafood (try the catch of the day!) and come hungry because their portions are BIG.
We love this cozy Italian restaurant! Authentic food, great drinks and everything is fresh and delicious. Live music and a great patio as well.
51 locals recommend
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdWe love this cozy Italian restaurant! Authentic food, great drinks and everything is fresh and delicious. Live music and a great patio as well.
For the nights when you’re looking for something a little more formal, Sea Ranch specializes in fresh seafood and is located on the bay. Views of yachts on the bay, and located next to the dolphin tours.
100 locals recommend
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100For the nights when you’re looking for something a little more formal, Sea Ranch specializes in fresh seafood and is located on the bay. Views of yachts on the bay, and located next to the dolphin tours.
Sightseeing
Sea turtle preservation, education and rehabilitation- a must visit! Great for kiddos. https://seaturtleinc.org
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdSea turtle preservation, education and rehabilitation- a must visit! Great for kiddos. https://seaturtleinc.org
Fun, low key and inexpensive way to enjoy the day! Bring a cooler and grab a spot on one fo the 2 levels. We love watching the dolphins swim next to the boys - a hit for the whole family!
39 locals recommend
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100Fun, low key and inexpensive way to enjoy the day! Bring a cooler and grab a spot on one fo the 2 levels. We love watching the dolphins swim next to the boys - a hit for the whole family!
Kayaks, paddle boards and canoes - enjoy a relaxing day on the bay!
6 locals recommend
South Padre Island Watersports
5709 A Padre BlvdKayaks, paddle boards and canoes - enjoy a relaxing day on the bay!
City advice
Getting around
Catch The Wave for a free shuttle ride!
Take The Wave from one end of the island to the other for free! Just wave it down, or grab it at one of the bus stops. https://www.spadre.com/thewave.htm