Dawn King Kuha

This is such a fun little place to visit. After Pier 19 burned down we wanted to find a small place to eat when we were in town. This is the spot! Reasonably priced. Fresh veggies for the Omlettes. My husband very much enjoys a Shrimp Omlette in the morning. You can hear and see the ocean from the restaurant. In the winter they create a cozy are on the deck with heater and protection from the elements but where you can still enjoy the sites and sounds of the ocean. Still dress in warm clothing but it will be lovely. My photo does not show how awesome this place is. I chose the wring angle this morning 🌄 😆

Allison Petty

We ate a late lunch here and really enjoyed. Sat out on the patio with the dogs and beautiful view. We had he jalepeno hush puppies and appt the catch of the day. Very generous portion. One of our favorite meals this trip.

Kristina Brown

We love to go here for dinner on a night out. The grilled snapper is some of the best food I've ever had and I didn't even like seafood when I first started coming to South Padre a few years ago. The coconut shrimp is amazing and the sauce it comes with is even better! The dressing on the Caesar salad is really good and the croutons are crumbly and delicious. You can sit in the covered patio area or outside where the view of the ocean is absolutely beautiful. The servers are always friendly and efficient and the prices are very comparable to other restaurants on the island. We stumbled on this little hole in the wall kind of place but we love it and will continue to go back here!

C Chips

This is a lost gem of a place. Ever since Pier 19 burned down almost 4 years ago, I have been searching for its replacement. Well, I found it today in Cafe on the Beach. Excellent and friendly staff, great view of the gulf, and superb food. Can't wait to go back on my next visit to the RGV and the island.

Christina

Lobster is delicious! Also the roll with the salad was so good!! Waiter was great as well. We sat outside and it was so beautiful looking at the ocean.

Cam Rivera

Celebrated my husband's birthday today and good fortune brought us to this lovely place. The view of the beach was beautiful, staff provided great service, drinks made me tipsy, and food was absolutely delicious. We were on a hunt for seafood and the mussels and red snapper did not disappoint here. Props to the chef and kitchen staff! Also a pleasant surprise, we met the owners at the bar and it was nice to see them enjoying the food and drinks as much as we were. Cheers to everyone there and we will definitely stop by again!

M C

Cafe on the Beach is a must stop while in South Padre Island (SPI). I had the combo basket (shrimp, red snapper and oysters) and the homemade chips. The chips were crispy and flavorful. You get a view of the beach with a nice breeze. The service here is very friendly and professional. I am glad I was able to stop by and experience the wonderful food, service and beautiful views.

Marco Jaramillo

Amazing breakfast options. I had the eggs benedict with lobster and they were 10/10 as well as the mimosas they serve. This place has a great vibe and really nice staff. Definitely one of the best spots at the island !!!

Benjamin B. Hunt

Cafe on the Beach is a hidden gem with front-row ocean views and a laid-back atmosphere that’s hard to beat. The breakfast was top-tier—fresh, flavorful, and served hot. Staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Whether you’re starting your day or winding it down, this place hits the mark. A must-visit if you’re after quality food with a view that speaks for itself.

MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ

First time here.... DEFINITELY coming back. Zack was great, friendly with a smile and attentive. Food was AMAZING. Its always hard to find a place my Husband and I both enjoy. The outdoor eating area was nicely shaded. Looking forward to our next time.

Thewytrabt

Great food and even better service. Aaron was our server and he was great. Snapper and shrimp basket was so fresh and crispy with light batter. A must get. If you’re not in the mood for fish get the chicken Rockefeller. Patio is dog friendly. With awesome views of the beach. This hidden gem is a must.

Shawn Smith

Great location facing the beach. All seating is outside, but there are some great shady spots. Got the seafood bisque and the red snapper sandwich and both were very good. The seasoning on the red snapper was spot on. Great place!

Great service. I had the Red Snapper sandwich. It had a huge piece of fish. My husband had the mahi tacos and had to bring one home. He had the tortilla soup. We shared an order of calamar…

Great service. I had the Red Snapper Sandwich. It had a huge piece of fish. My husband had the Mahi tacos and had to bring one home. He had the tortilla soup. We shared an order of calamari fries. …

Great service. I had the Red Snapper Sandwich. It had a huge piece of fish. My husband had the Mahi tacos and had to bring one home. He had the tortilla soup. We shared an order of calamari fries. Fa…

Great red snapper sandwich! Such a cute little place on the ocean. Service was fantastic too

Great red snapper sandwich! Such a cute little place on the ocean. service was fantastic too

Great red snapper sandwich! Such a cute little place on the ocean. Service was fantastic too

I had the teriyaki ahi tuna with a baked potato, zucchini and an amazing Caesar salad (with a Parmesan crostini).. absolutely delicious!! Service spectacular. We come to Padre every year around…

Do not let this motel appearance fool you, this place around the back is very good! The ambiance is small but outdoor and nice, with the service being very friendly and fast. I was impressed with t…

Do not let this motel appearance fool you, this place around the back is very good! The ambiance is small but outdoor and nice, with the service being very friendly and fast. I was impressed with t…

I had the teriyaki ahi tuna with a baked potato, zucchini and an amazing Caesar salad (with a Parmesan crostini).. absolutely delicious!! Service spectacular. We come to Padre every year around Chr…

Migas were the best I've ever had. Service was great and beautiful view of the beach. Wonderful way to start the day.

The service, food and drinks were equally amazing! \nThe hush puppies? To die for. \nThe Tapas - YUMMMMM!

Maybe the best pancakes I've had?!?! Service is always on point. Good ambiance and great food!!

Service is great and food is even better! It's always our first dinner on the island. seafood dishes are fresh and generous portions.

We have been here 3 times so far this visit - getting fried oysters delicately battered and crisped, shrimp bisque and tortilla soup which were great. The view is not to be missed. It's our favorit…

We have been here 3 times so far this visit - getting fried oysters delicately battered and crisped, shrimp bisque and tortilla soup which were great. The view is not to be missed. It's our favorit…

One can't eat chips all weekend, so make time for Cafe on the Beach. Excellent fresh seafood, vegetarian options, ambience is delightfully beachy. Short, pleasant walk from condo and place to wash …

We had a bit of a wait for a table and they refused to serve us a drink at the bar while waiting even though there was an open spot. However, once we were seated, we had a wonderful experience. O…

I played a show in Brownsville the night before. I mentioned to the manager when we were checking out that we were going to South Padre Island for the day. He recommended the cafe On The Beach...…

Great place, excellent food, great value. Hope to keep this place off tourist radar

Great place, excellent food, great value. Hope to keep this place off tourist radar

Had a delicious lunch here today: sandwich, fried shrimp, homemade potato chips and hush puppies. The timing was transition between breakfast and lunch but the staff and kitchen did a phe…

Had a delicious lunch here today: sandwich, fried shrimp, homemade potato chips and hush puppies. The timing was transition between breakfast and lunch but the staff and kitchen did a phenomenal jo…

Had a delicious lunch here today: sandwich, fried shrimp, homemade potato chips and hush puppies. The timing was transition between breakfast and lunch but the staff and kitchen did a phenomenal …

Had a delicious lunch here today: sandwich, fried shrimp, homemade potato chips and hush puppies. The timing was transition between breakfast and lunch but the staff and kitchen did a phenomenal jo…

Delicious meal of grilled red snapper, caesar salad, baked potato and very tasty grilled zucchini slices. service was attentive, not rushed. Evening atmosphere was relaxed. Key lime pie was outst…

Delicious meal of grilled red snapper, caesar salad, baked potato and very tasty grilled zucchini slices. Service was attentive, not rushed. Evening atmosphere was relaxed. Key lime pie was outst…

Wow! In contrast to other restaurants on South Padre Island this one was a delight! Small terrace on the beach, large variety of food on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ate lunch her…

We stopped by The cafe of the Beach from the beach for lunch and a drink. This is a cute little outside grill and bar that is suitable for everyone. The service was really great-checking with us ri…

Great spot that never disappoints in service, food and drink options, quality, happy hour deals, beach ambiance, the whole enchilada - and margarita!

Love coming here for breakfast when I visit SPI. This time on a Sunday and the wait was 20-25 minutes, so just put our name on the list and headed to the Beach at "Daydream" access beside the res…

Amber Lee

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 also accept dogs but on their patio which has limited seating as well. The place is clean and very cozy with a nice view of the sky but you can’t see much due to the tall grass towards the beach. We were placed on a waitlist and quoted at a 20 minute wait but it was more like 10 minutes so it moved fast. After we sat we ordered pretty quickly, our server was attentive and friendly as well. We ordered the palms malted pancakes with sausage on the side and the giant breakfast taco with chorizo, potato, and bacon. The pancakes were good, pretty standard for most places but from other places in SPI it’s definitely better. They did make a mistake and brought out bacon on the side instead of sausage, which was unfortunate as it was not good, firm and not the best. The giant breakfast taco certainly lived up to its name. The thing was massive and extremely hot, almost too much so because it was difficult to handle. It was good though, packed with flavor. This was the rare time we didn’t get any drinks while out but based on the food alone, we would say it gets a pass, nothing crazy but also nothing bad. This spot is a nice place to sit at and the ambiance feels nice and beachy and the service is good. It’s certainly better than other breakfast spots on the island but if you’re coming here it will probably be more for the setting than for the food, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Amy De Leon

We came for lunch. The service was a little slow. But it was not bothersome at all because the magnificent views made up for it. Plenty of outdoor seating at this small restaurant located at the back end of the two star motel. Did I mention the beach front views! They have a boardwalk access to the beach, which is a great plus! The food we ordered was good. We especially enjoyed our fruit smoothies!

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TERRIBLE. This was the 3rd time we are mistreated with the table selection. We waited in line for over 20 minutes only to be bypassed so our table could be given to someone else. The employee was r…

TERRIBLE. This was the 3rd time we are mistreated with the table selection. We waited in line for over 20 minutes only to be bypassed so our table could be given to someone else. The employee was rud…

Excellent fresh red snapper. Good value for the price. view of the water but not on the beach.

Excellent fresh red snapper. Good value for the price. View of the water but not on the beach.

This is one of my favorite restaurants on the island, it’s my favorite for food! The salmon is delicious! We’ve eaten there for breakfast & dinner several times. The only reason it doesn’t get a 5 …

The service was good! The food was delicious; we had seafood! The atmosphere was great! We all enjoyed our food and it was on the beach! It wasn’t cheap though, so be prepared.

Old property and nothing fancy. Food (red snapper) was very good and it's nice to sit on the beach. This place is beachside so no sunset dining and its small so expect to wait. I felt like it wa…

2.5 stars. The food was pretty decent & basic. I got the breakfast beach cover with orange juice. Our table was okay we didn't even get the view without the shades till we were ready to go. The s…

This is a stop off the beach for beach food. Fried fish hamburgers etc. we ate here because our resorts grill wasn’t open on Saturday evening. Little cafe with metal chairs.

This is a stop off the beach for beach food. Fried fish hamburgers etc. we ate here because our resorts grill wasn’t open on Saturday evening. Little cafe with metal chairs.

This could have been a 5 star review if it wasn’t for one thing. The location, food and service are all excellent. However, serving coffee in disposable containers is what cost these two stars. I h…

We've eaten here before but this time we took our service dog. They seated us but would not wait on us. We won't be back.

We went in with about a group of 10 to 12 we wanted to grab breakfast on the way home. We waited 45 minutes. The parking was horrible. Then when we finally got in there, they didn’t have anything f…

We went in with about a group of 10 to 12 we wanted to grab breakfast on the way home. We waited 45 minutes. The parking was horrible. Then when we finally got in there, they didn’t have anything f…

Cute beachfront view but food was TERRIBLE and expensive!! We had two orders of coconut shrimp ($20 each). The coconut shrimp was dry, flavor tasted like artificial coconut and you get 6 shr…