Things To Do & Restaurant Rec.
South Padre Island
Spend the day at South Padre Island and enjoy the beach. There are so many things to do! Swim in the ocean, visit a cute little bar or restaurant with an amazing view, jetski, banana boat, dolphin watch, rent a boat on the bay side or just enjoy the day relaxing with your loved ones.
SpaceX Launch Facility
You currently cannot tour SpaceX facility nor visit the SpaceX site directly. However, you could go on excursions that take you close to the launch site without violating safeguards. Currently, SpaceX is testing the rocket, Starship, at Boca Chica.
Gladys Porter Zoo
Madeira
A little hard to find and def need a reservation but this place is worth it! The food is excellent!
Dodici Pizza + Wine
Feeling like pizza and wine? This is a cute place with amazing food owned by Trey Mendez, mayor of Brownsville.
Terras Urban Mexican Kitchen
If you're looking for upscale Mexican food this is the place!
Taqueria Ultimo Taco
Craving authentic Mexican food? This is our favorite place! (especially the tacos).
Mr Taco
Another great option for Mexican tacos is Mr. Taco! Jacob loves these tacos (especially the chicharron prensado en salsa verde tacos).
Yummies Bistro
Best breakfast and Bunch place in south padre island!!
F&B
F&B is one of the best restaurants in south padre island! Ps. This is the restaurant we chose to invite both of our families for dinner when they joined us for our civil wedding last October.
Liam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
This Cajun restaurant is an amazing option! They serve everything from Cajun-style seafood boils loaded with crawfish, snow crab, shrimp, and platters of oysters on ice.
Sea Ranch
One of Milou's parents go to places! The food is amazing and seafood is super fresh!
Longhorn Cattle Company
If you're in the mood for authentic BBQ this place is worth the drive! Our favorite BBQ food in the valley! You won't regret coming here
Boqueron Tapas + Wine
We love this place! The wine selection is amazing & the tapas are spectacular! Always a go-to for a romantic night or a fun time with friends! If your there, be sure to visit Las Rambles Cocktail Lounge which is right next door!