Guidebook for San Benito
Food Scene
Julias Restaurant
220 W Ocean BlvdEasily accessible and great and reasonable Mexican food.
Chopstix
7102 Padre Island HwyA change for us. We'll visit and enjoy Asian food on occasions.
A very popular bar for sports fans and those desiring a shopping excursion at the Sunrise Mall shops.
Adolios
2370 North StreetA very popular bar for sports fans and those desiring a shopping excursion at the Sunrise Mall shops.
One of our favorite places on South Padre Island. Don't leave without trying out the shrimp bisque. We sometimes don't order anything else.
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Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1800 Padre BlvdOne of our favorite places on South Padre Island. Don't leave without trying out the shrimp bisque. We sometimes don't order anything else.
Arnie's Winghouse
812 S Arroyo BlvdPopular with everyone that loves beer and hot chicken wings. Great variety.
The place was originally a family residence converted by the Escalante family. The restaurant is named for the matriarch who watches of over the meals from heaven. One of our favorite spots. Food is always good and tastes home-made.
Piedad Restaurant
33455 FM1575The place was originally a family residence converted by the Escalante family. The restaurant is named for the matriarch who watches of over the meals from heaven. One of our favorite spots. Food is always good and tastes home-made.
Maybe its a little out of the way, but making the drive is worth it. You'll see sandhill cranes, caracaras, wild turkey, white-tailed hawks, Harris' hawks, and ospreys. When you're done with that have a cold beer and the best "BACON CHEESE BURGER"...anywhere! Oh! I forgot to mention two things...Fried Calamari and the COLDEST Beer in Texas!
Chili Willie's Drive Inn
35420 Marshall Hutts RdMaybe its a little out of the way, but making the drive is worth it. You'll see sandhill cranes, caracaras, wild turkey, white-tailed hawks, Harris' hawks, and ospreys. When you're done with that have a cold beer and the best "BACON CHEESE BURGER"...anywhere! Oh! I forgot to mention two things...Fried Calamari and the COLDEST Beer in Texas!
An awesome atmosphere, great food, and view. If you catch your own fish, they'll cook if for you anyway you want.
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Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnAn awesome atmosphere, great food, and view. If you catch your own fish, they'll cook if for you anyway you want.
Great food with a sportsman's atmosphere. The beer is cold and the drinks are well-produced. We love and can't go wrong with the seafood. Pool and other activities for those not watching the games. The staff is very friendly.
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Parrot Eyes Restaurant-Bar
5801 Padre BlvdGreat food with a sportsman's atmosphere. The beer is cold and the drinks are well-produced. We love and can't go wrong with the seafood. Pool and other activities for those not watching the games. The staff is very friendly.
Everything Else
Get your binoculars out! You may get a chance to spot a rare jaguarundi or ocelot. Wildlife includes over 400 species of birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Ask the hosts for recommendations depending on the season.
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Gusaling Administratibo at Istasyon ng Pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga Bisita ng Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
22688 Buena Vista BlvdGet your binoculars out! You may get a chance to spot a rare jaguarundi or ocelot. Wildlife includes over 400 species of birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Ask the hosts for recommendations depending on the season.
Packed away near the city of Brownsville is a 527 acre preserve for local and unique plant and animal species. Check visit their website (sabalpalmsanctuary.org) and watch the birds through a live bird cam.
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Sabal Palm Sanctuary
8435 Sabal Palm Grove RdPacked away near the city of Brownsville is a 527 acre preserve for local and unique plant and animal species. Check visit their website (sabalpalmsanctuary.org) and watch the birds through a live bird cam.
United States and Texas historical sites can be found throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The National Park Service maintains this unique location and sometimes provides reenactments of skirmishes that occurred at the turn of the 20th Century.
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
7200 Paredes Line RdUnited States and Texas historical sites can be found throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The National Park Service maintains this unique location and sometimes provides reenactments of skirmishes that occurred at the turn of the 20th Century.
One of the best zoos in the world, the Gladys Porter Zoo has a long and remarkable history of displaying animals in a natural backdrop that respects their heritage. The zoo is also a leader in wildlife conversation and work toward ensuring the survival of unique endangered species both large and tiny.
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Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StOne of the best zoos in the world, the Gladys Porter Zoo has a long and remarkable history of displaying animals in a natural backdrop that respects their heritage. The zoo is also a leader in wildlife conversation and work toward ensuring the survival of unique endangered species both large and tiny.
If you love to fish or just hangout visit one of our county parks. Its adjacent to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Guides and fishing peers are available. Ask the hosts for more information.
Adolph Thomae Jr County Park
38042-38278 Marshall Hutts RdIf you love to fish or just hangout visit one of our county parks. Its adjacent to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Guides and fishing peers are available. Ask the hosts for more information.
A great location for those wanting to quickly access the beach. It will take you to the northern jetties on the Brazos Santiago Pass. Covered shelters and rentals are available.
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Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Rd 100A great location for those wanting to quickly access the beach. It will take you to the northern jetties on the Brazos Santiago Pass. Covered shelters and rentals are available.
This is an out of the way location and I recommend only venturing if you have a four-wheel drive vehicle. Once you leave Highway 4, you can access the south jetty side of the Brazos Santiago Pass or drive south to the mouth of the Rio Grande River. Ask the hosts for information and conditions.
Boca Chica State Park
Boca Chica BoulevardThis is an out of the way location and I recommend only venturing if you have a four-wheel drive vehicle. Once you leave Highway 4, you can access the south jetty side of the Brazos Santiago Pass or drive south to the mouth of the Rio Grande River. Ask the hosts for information and conditions.
Parks & Nature
This is a must visit location for anyone wanting to learn about our unique barrier island and it natural inhabitants. Visit the nature center and find unique bird species on the boardwalk. Bring your camera and a tripod to take to get the shot of your life. A medium length zoom lens will be useful, but a wide angle will give you even more coverage of the evening sky.
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South Padre Island Convention Centre
7355 Padre BlvdThis is a must visit location for anyone wanting to learn about our unique barrier island and it natural inhabitants. Visit the nature center and find unique bird species on the boardwalk. Bring your camera and a tripod to take to get the shot of your life. A medium length zoom lens will be useful, but a wide angle will give you even more coverage of the evening sky.
Enjoy a hike or a bike ride. Good trails are available for both. There is a planetarium sponsored by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, but you have to check the website for availability. There are events scheduled almost every week. Great staff!
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Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center
1000 New Carmen AveEnjoy a hike or a bike ride. Good trails are available for both. There is a planetarium sponsored by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, but you have to check the website for availability. There are events scheduled almost every week. Great staff!
Essentials
Within five minutes from the house, this is a scaled down Walmart location. It has a Subway available for a quick meal.
Walmart Supercenter
1004 W Ocean BlvdWithin five minutes from the house, this is a scaled down Walmart location. It has a Subway available for a quick meal.
Forgot something! Need milk, eggs, sunscreen or anything else quickly. Visit Laureles' Dollar General. Closest location for commodities.
Dollar General
31095 FM1575Forgot something! Need milk, eggs, sunscreen or anything else quickly. Visit Laureles' Dollar General. Closest location for commodities.