Food scene
This place serves carefully sourced organic coffee that is delicious! Their food is a blend of all american/mexican, something for everyone. This place is very popular, and worth the wait.
65 locals recommend
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StThis place serves carefully sourced organic coffee that is delicious! Their food is a blend of all american/mexican, something for everyone. This place is very popular, and worth the wait.
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100Top of the line, beautiful views. Great food and wine list.
Bay side: With a beautiful bay side view, an expansive wine list, full bar, and cozy atmosphere this place makes it to our personal top 10 on SPI.
74 locals recommend
Liam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
202 W Tarpon StBay side: With a beautiful bay side view, an expansive wine list, full bar, and cozy atmosphere this place makes it to our personal top 10 on SPI.
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdGreat italian food, with wine half on Mondays!
Last Minute Needs
Forgot something? This place is very well stocked, with last minute items you might need/some groceries. They also carry beer and wine.
20 locals recommend
Dollar General
4400 Padre BlvdForgot something? This place is very well stocked, with last minute items you might need/some groceries. They also carry beer and wine.
This supermarket is very very well stocked, their produce is always fresh, they have a deli counter, a meat market and complete area of food pantry staples. They also sell beer and wine.
114 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdThis supermarket is very very well stocked, their produce is always fresh, they have a deli counter, a meat market and complete area of food pantry staples. They also sell beer and wine.
Close by your stay, this is another gem. Carries snacks, beer/wine, toys and other drugstore items.
Plus every 25$ purchase gets a bag of ice.
8 locals recommend
Island Market
5312 Padre BlvdClose by your stay, this is another gem. Carries snacks, beer/wine, toys and other drugstore items.
Plus every 25$ purchase gets a bag of ice.
Food Scene
Bay Side: Beautiful views, perfect for drinks and dinner. The food here is delicious and the portions are great!
44 locals recommend
Painted Marlin Grille
202 W Whiting StBay Side: Beautiful views, perfect for drinks and dinner. The food here is delicious and the portions are great!
Bay Side: Great place for large ceviche /shrimp cocktail combination. The burgers here are pretty good too. Also a beautiful view of the bay.
They do an amazing weekly show on Wednesday nights-free! Please call ahead to verify scheduling.
45 locals recommend
Lobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm StBay Side: Great place for large ceviche /shrimp cocktail combination. The burgers here are pretty good too. Also a beautiful view of the bay.
They do an amazing weekly show on Wednesday nights-free! Please call ahead to verify scheduling.
Ocean Side: Highly recommend this place, has a chill vibe, food is great and the views are breathtaking.
Local Note: you can leave your car parked here for a min time, and walk of your meal beach side.
30 locals recommend
The Palms Resort
3616 Gulf BlvdOcean Side: Highly recommend this place, has a chill vibe, food is great and the views are breathtaking.
Local Note: you can leave your car parked here for a min time, and walk of your meal beach side.
Dolce Roma
4200 Padre BlvdGelato on this island, great selection
Local favorite, good sized menu of mexican american food . Popular place, worth the wait
146 locals recommend
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdLocal favorite, good sized menu of mexican american food . Popular place, worth the wait
Shops
Cactus Flower Interiors
3009 Padre BlvdHome decor and unique take home trinkets
Sisters Trading Company
2901 Padre BlvdWell designed, an island gem
Tuesday Morning
410 Padre BlvdGreat selection of beach towels!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Beach Towels
We recommend you bring your own beach towels