Guidebook for Port Isabel

Casita By The Texas Bay
Casita By The Texas Bay
Guidebook for Port Isabel

Food Scene

Great little place (hole-in-a-wall) with authentic Mexican food! -Ask for the breakfast "Chilaquiles", and for lunch the "all-you-can-eat fish & shrimp". Nothing fancy, but completely authentic flavor!
11 locals recommend
El Buen Pescador
1401 W Queen Isabella Blvd
11 locals recommend
Great little place (hole-in-a-wall) with authentic Mexican food! -Ask for the breakfast "Chilaquiles", and for lunch the "all-you-can-eat fish & shrimp". Nothing fancy, but completely authentic flavor!
I recommend walking or biking the 0.8 miles (1.6 miles both ways) from Casita by the Texas Bay to Starbucks get your coffee and exercise in the morning!
6 locals recommend
Starbucks
1754 TX-100
6 locals recommend
I recommend walking or biking the 0.8 miles (1.6 miles both ways) from Casita by the Texas Bay to Starbucks get your coffee and exercise in the morning!
Great coffee & breakfast at the Island!
65 locals recommend
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish St
65 locals recommend
Great coffee & breakfast at the Island!
Great gelato on the Island!
7 locals recommend
Dolce Roma
4200 Padre Blvd
7 locals recommend
Great gelato on the Island!
Best Mexican sweet bread little shop! -fresh bread baked daily (hole-in-a-wall, best local's secret! Worth the drive to neighboring town Los Fresnos)
Abby's Bakery
417 W Ocean Blvd
Best Mexican sweet bread little shop! -fresh bread baked daily (hole-in-a-wall, best local's secret! Worth the drive to neighboring town Los Fresnos)
Get your burgers!
17 locals recommend
BurgerFi
5001 Padre Blvd
17 locals recommend
Get your burgers!
Juicy burgers!! Right in front of the Port Isabel Lighthouse
14 locals recommend
Will and Jacks Burger Shack & Beer Garden
413 E Maxan St
14 locals recommend
Juicy burgers!! Right in front of the Port Isabel Lighthouse
These are only for foodies looking for authentic Mexican street tacos!!! Worth the drive to the neighboring town of Los Fresnos, TX!
Taqueria El Cien
31200 TX-100
These are only for foodies looking for authentic Mexican street tacos!!! Worth the drive to the neighboring town of Los Fresnos, TX!
Delicious fresh ceviche made to order with fresh ingredients! Don’t forget to grab a bag (or two!) of the locally made tortilla chips!
46 locals recommend
Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre Blvd
46 locals recommend
Delicious fresh ceviche made to order with fresh ingredients! Don’t forget to grab a bag (or two!) of the locally made tortilla chips!
Fresh seafood served in a historical building by the water...everything is delicious! My favorites are the crab cakes, the almondy fish, and the coconut shrimp!
36 locals recommend
Dirty Al's at Pelican Station
201 S Garcia St
36 locals recommend
Fresh seafood served in a historical building by the water...everything is delicious! My favorites are the crab cakes, the almondy fish, and the coconut shrimp!
Favorite burger chain in Texas! Open late!
13 locals recommend
Whataburger
3509 Padre Blvd
13 locals recommend
Favorite burger chain in Texas! Open late!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great lunch seafood buffet, and to enjoy a drink overseeing the water...and fireworks on Thursdays and Fridays during the summer!
161 locals recommend
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna Blvd
161 locals recommend
Great lunch seafood buffet, and to enjoy a drink overseeing the water...and fireworks on Thursdays and Fridays during the summer!
Great live music!
97 locals recommend
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna Blvd
97 locals recommend
Great live music!
Famous for their live music and fireworks during the summer nights! Enjoy a drink and great views of the ocean.
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre Blvd
164 locals recommend
Famous for their live music and fireworks during the summer nights! Enjoy a drink and great views of the ocean.
live music and great drinks by the water!
33 locals recommend
Tequila Sunset
200 W Pike St
33 locals recommend
live music and great drinks by the water!
Live music, and great drinks by the water!
68 locals recommend
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm St
68 locals recommend
Live music, and great drinks by the water!

Sightseeing

Only a short 6-minute-drive from Casita By The Texas Bay to the Port Isabel Lighthouse! This little lighthouse is an educational and inexpensive thing to do. The small entry fee is definitely worth it for the views from the balcony at the top. It is free to enter the area but there is a small fee to go up in the lighthouse. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella Blvd
73 locals recommend
Only a short 6-minute-drive from Casita By The Texas Bay to the Port Isabel Lighthouse! This little lighthouse is an educational and inexpensive thing to do. The small entry fee is definitely worth it for the views from the balcony at the top. It is free to enter the area but there is a small fee to go up in the lighthouse. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
39 locals recommend
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100
39 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round. A key part of their mission is to educate the public about sea turtles. http://www.seaturtleinc.org
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round. A key part of their mission is to educate the public about sea turtles. http://www.seaturtleinc.org
Space X Star Base! -check road closings before going, sometimes the Boca Chica area has road closures.
UTRGV STARGATE
1 Boca Chica Blvd
Space X Star Base! -check road closings before going, sometimes the Boca Chica area has road closures.

Parks & Nature

49 locals recommend
Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Rd 100
49 locals recommend
Rio Grande Valley's premier destination for bird watching. Daily guided nature walks at 9:00 am except Sundays* 3300+ Feet of Boardwalk. Five-Story Viewing Tower.
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Blvd
153 locals recommend
Rio Grande Valley's premier destination for bird watching. Daily guided nature walks at 9:00 am except Sundays* 3300+ Feet of Boardwalk. Five-Story Viewing Tower.

Essentials

Best grocery store!
84 locals recommend
H-E-B
1628 Central Blvd
84 locals recommend
Best grocery store!
For everything you may need during your stay! -Very close to Casita!
78 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1401 TX-100
78 locals recommend
For everything you may need during your stay! -Very close to Casita!

Entertainment & Activities

Horseback riding, zip lines, petting barn, go carts, mini golf, and more!
40 locals recommend
South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100
40 locals recommend
Horseback riding, zip lines, petting barn, go carts, mini golf, and more!
Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier in Port Isabel, TX is located at the entrance to the Queen Isabella Causeway that leads to South Padre Island. You can't miss it!... Just go to the Lighthouse in Port Isabel. Pirate's Pier is the longest pier in Texas. They have everything you need for a great fishing experience!
15 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier
501 E Maxan St
15 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier in Port Isabel, TX is located at the entrance to the Queen Isabella Causeway that leads to South Padre Island. You can't miss it!... Just go to the Lighthouse in Port Isabel. Pirate's Pier is the longest pier in Texas. They have everything you need for a great fishing experience!
Fun activities for the whole family! Mini-golf, laser tag, arcade games, etc...
13 locals recommend
Bobz World
36451 TX-100
13 locals recommend
Fun activities for the whole family! Mini-golf, laser tag, arcade games, etc...

Arts & Culture

History and great wall art for pictures and Intagram moments!
10 locals recommend
Port Isabel Historical Museum
317 E Railroad Ave
10 locals recommend
History and great wall art for pictures and Intagram moments!