The Cafe On The Beach

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3616 Gulf Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597

History

Our cafe boasts from a great local following, fabulous meals ranging from succulent cold lobster tail to grilled burgers and homemade potato chips. We are a small and cozy open air cafe on the beach with a gorgeous view of the Gulf of Mexico and we are known around town for our Rockin' 'Ritas, which we offer as part of our Happy Hour daily!

Specialties

Warm tropical breezes whispering beneath the soft sounds of the surf, the aroma of fine cuisine expertly prepared by skilled and seasoned hands wafting through the air and making its way gently to your table. The sun is setting low in the west, the first twinkling star winking from behind the orange-pink clouds floating above the beach. You're not dreaming, you're sitting in the covered deck dining area of the exquisite Cafe on the Beach, overlooking the dunes and surf, sharing a special moment with a special someone, an experience in paradise and an adventure in coastal dining. The Palms Resort invites you to discover a parade of coastal flavors to celebrate your visit to paradise.

Reviews

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4.0627 reviews
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Amber L.
9/9/2025

We wanted to have a morning beach view and thought Cafe On The Beach would be a great find and we weren't disappointed. It's a very busy spot with limited parking so plan cautiously ahead. They do...

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John K.
9/18/2025

Friendly service but drinks are weak and food is way overpriced: Turbo Pina colada was just ok at the lower end so I can't imagine the regular one being a satisfactory drink. Paloma cocktail was...

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Jenni M.
7/9/2025

The Cafe On The Beach is located near the beach access boardwalk of The Palms Resort. My daughters and I ordered drinks from here, had dinner, and took a breakfast smoothie with us to-go before...

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Susan C.
10/9/2025

This is a hidden gem. It is small and not on the main drag. That being said the service was awesome the food was very good and fast. All seating is outside or under a patio cover. We will go back...

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Courtney K.
7/24/2025

Our waiter Abel was great, had some good recs in general for SPI. The mahi in the mahi tacos was a bit dry, the sauce saved the day. Tequila sunrise was off in a way where it tasted weird. And...

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