Risa’s Top Picks
Food scene
Most delicious and authentic street (tiny) tacos. Speaking Spanish is a plus!
14 locals recommend
Taqueria Ultimo Taco
938 North ExpyMost delicious and authentic street (tiny) tacos. Speaking Spanish is a plus!
The Oyster Bar
153 Paredes Line RdGreat seafood! The shrimp and fish is wonderful.
If you are looking for a quiet, romantic night out or a good happy hour, Toscafino's offers delicious Italian food with an expansive drink menu.
14 locals recommend
Toscafino
3001 Pablo Kisel BlvdIf you are looking for a quiet, romantic night out or a good happy hour, Toscafino's offers delicious Italian food with an expansive drink menu.
New York Deli
1775 Central BlvdThis Beatles-clad restaurant offers great deli foods.
Great for breakfast and lunch. Try their chilaquiles, or if visiting on a weekend, try their menudo or barbacoa. Their breakfast tacos are delicious. Take home a pack of flour tortillas to enjoy at home, as well! Speaking Spanish is a plus!
Treviño's Flour Tortilla Factory
54 Boca Chica BlvdGreat for breakfast and lunch. Try their chilaquiles, or if visiting on a weekend, try their menudo or barbacoa. Their breakfast tacos are delicious. Take home a pack of flour tortillas to enjoy at home, as well! Speaking Spanish is a plus!
Take a seat near the window or on their patio for views of the resaca (man-made channel) and enjoy a drink and some delicious appetizers.
13 locals recommend
Cobbleheads
3154 Central BlvdTake a seat near the window or on their patio for views of the resaca (man-made channel) and enjoy a drink and some delicious appetizers.
If you have kids (or just love the sea life), this is a great family-friendly place with views of the pirate ship that even gives pirate ship tours.
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing
110 N Garcia StIf you have kids (or just love the sea life), this is a great family-friendly place with views of the pirate ship that even gives pirate ship tours.
Pier 19
1 Padre BlvdDelicious sea food on an actual covered pier over the Laguna Madre bay.
City/town information
South Padre Island is the place to go for a fun day in the sun! From horseback riding to dolphin watching, the Island is the a great getaway!
186 locals recommend
South Padre Island
South Padre Island is the place to go for a fun day in the sun! From horseback riding to dolphin watching, the Island is the a great getaway!
Things to do
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StGalaxy Bowling Center
3451 Pablo Kisel BlvdHave a great time bowling and catch a game of glow-bowling.
Take your little ones to the museum! The Children's Museum is a great place to let your children explore. Plus, the playground out front can help your kiddos get the wiggles out.
13 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Brownsville
501 E Ringgold StTake your little ones to the museum! The Children's Museum is a great place to let your children explore. Plus, the playground out front can help your kiddos get the wiggles out.
Take a hike through the wildlife trails of south Texas! Home to many indigenous plants and animals, Laguna Atascosa is filled with beautiful views and you might even catch a glimpse of an ocelot! Call ahead of time for any closures or changes in times as much research happens to learn more about the unique wildlife living there.
21 locals recommend
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Take a hike through the wildlife trails of south Texas! Home to many indigenous plants and animals, Laguna Atascosa is filled with beautiful views and you might even catch a glimpse of an ocelot! Call ahead of time for any closures or changes in times as much research happens to learn more about the unique wildlife living there.
Come visit the many species of sea turtles and the conservation efforts in saving some of these endangered species!
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdCome visit the many species of sea turtles and the conservation efforts in saving some of these endangered species!
Clayton's is the #1 bar and grill for events on the Island, such as July 4th and New Year's fireworks, Sandcastle days, and many more! Great drinks, too! It is very popular so there may be large crowds.
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdClayton's is the #1 bar and grill for events on the Island, such as July 4th and New Year's fireworks, Sandcastle days, and many more! Great drinks, too! It is very popular so there may be large crowds.
Ever wonder where the island ends? Find out! Just drive down the main road on the Island until you reach the end and you'll find beach access 6. IF your car is capable, take a drive down the beach as far as you feel comfortable for some of the most remote beach front property on the island. Great for shore fishing, too! $12 (cash only) gets you in!
Beach Access 6
Beach Access 6Ever wonder where the island ends? Find out! Just drive down the main road on the Island until you reach the end and you'll find beach access 6. IF your car is capable, take a drive down the beach as far as you feel comfortable for some of the most remote beach front property on the island. Great for shore fishing, too! $12 (cash only) gets you in!
Point Isabel lighthouse has been around since 1852! it's guided many ships into the bay via the Rio Grande, and brought trade and commerce to south Texas. For a small $5 fee, you can walk to the top and see the beauty of the south Texas coast.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdPoint Isabel lighthouse has been around since 1852! it's guided many ships into the bay via the Rio Grande, and brought trade and commerce to south Texas. For a small $5 fee, you can walk to the top and see the beauty of the south Texas coast.
The 77 Flea Market (or "la pulga") is the place for bargaining!
Most vendors are cash only, some make sure to bring some cash! Speaking Spanish is a plus. Also, try some of the different flavors of aguas frescas!
7 locals recommend
77 Flea Market
5955 N ExpyThe 77 Flea Market (or "la pulga") is the place for bargaining!
Most vendors are cash only, some make sure to bring some cash! Speaking Spanish is a plus. Also, try some of the different flavors of aguas frescas!
Wanna get away from the touristy beaches of South Padre Island? Head on over to Boca Chica beach! Boca Chica beach is the choice for the locals, and a great place to catch a Space X Launch!
17 locals recommend
Boca Chica Beach
Wanna get away from the touristy beaches of South Padre Island? Head on over to Boca Chica beach! Boca Chica beach is the choice for the locals, and a great place to catch a Space X Launch!