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!
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El Buen Pescador
1401 W Queen Isabella BlvdGreat 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!
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Starbucks
1754 TX-100I 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!
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StGreat coffee & breakfast at the Island!
Dolce Roma
4200 Padre BlvdGreat 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 BlvdBest 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)
BurgerFi
5001 Padre BlvdGet your burgers!
Juicy burgers!! Right in front of the Port Isabel Lighthouse
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Will and Jacks Burger Shack & Beer Garden
413 E Maxan StJuicy 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-100These 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!
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Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre BlvdDelicious 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!
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Dirty Al's at Pelican Station
201 S Garcia StFresh 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!
Whataburger
3509 Padre BlvdFavorite 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!
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Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdGreat lunch seafood buffet, and to enjoy a drink overseeing the water...and fireworks on Thursdays and Fridays during the summer!
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna BlvdGreat live music!
Famous for their live music and fireworks during the summer nights! Enjoy a drink and great views of the ocean.
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Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdFamous for their live music and fireworks during the summer nights! Enjoy a drink and great views of the ocean.
Tequila Sunset
200 W Pike Stlive music and great drinks by the water!
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm StLive 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.
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I-Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdOnly 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.
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100Sea 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
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdSea 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 BlvdSpace X Star Base! -check road closings before going, sometimes the Boca Chica area has road closures.
Parks & Nature
Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Rd 100Rio 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.
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdRio 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
H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdBest grocery store!
For everything you may need during your stay! -Very close to Casita!
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Walmart Supercenter
1401 TX-100For 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!
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South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100 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!
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Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier
501 E Maxan StPirate'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...
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Umhlaba we-Bobz
36451 TX-100Fun activities for the whole family!
Mini-golf, laser tag, arcade games, etc...
Arts & Culture
History and great wall art for pictures and Intagram moments!
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Port Isabel Historical Museum
317 E Railroad AveHistory and great wall art for pictures and Intagram moments!