Eat, Shop & Play Guidebook
Food scene
Cobbleheads is as synonymous you get to local and patio. Here you will find great food, atmosphere and live local music!
If you are here in the last week of February, this restaurant loves to kick off the Charro Days event with Sombrero Festival Kayak Races.
To learn more about Sombrero Fest and Charro Days see https://www.sombrerofestival.com/
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Cobbleheads
3154 Central BlvdCobbleheads is as synonymous you get to local and patio. Here you will find great food, atmosphere and live local music!
If you are here in the last week of February, this restaurant loves to kick off the Charro Days event with Sombrero Festival Kayak Races.
To learn more about Sombrero Fest and Charro Days see https://www.sombrerofestival.com/
Toddle Inn Restaurant
1740 Central BlvdA downright local favorite for breakfast.
"Chic, casually upscale restaurant serving Italian cuisine & cocktails, with indoor & outdoor seating." Couldn't have said it better myself.
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Toscafino
3001 Pablo Kisel Blvd"Chic, casually upscale restaurant serving Italian cuisine & cocktails, with indoor & outdoor seating." Couldn't have said it better myself.
El Fogon Tacos & Beer
3341 Pablo Kisel BlvdBit of a "foodie"? This place has a creative menu.
Ok. This is where I go to satisfy that classic fried shrimp plate (or fish if you prefer) craving. Simple. No fuss. Classic. Yum.
The Oyster Bar
153 Paredes Line RdOk. This is where I go to satisfy that classic fried shrimp plate (or fish if you prefer) craving. Simple. No fuss. Classic. Yum.
"I didn't like the food", said no one EVER. If you want that hometown feel, Vermillion has been around for-maybe-ever. The food is homestyle and fantastic!
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Vermillion Restaurant and Watering Hole
115 Paredes Line Rd"I didn't like the food", said no one EVER. If you want that hometown feel, Vermillion has been around for-maybe-ever. The food is homestyle and fantastic!
If you're in that "soul replenishing" mood, stop in and have a bite. It's delicious and you're going to feel good about it!
Metanoia Wellness Center
1554 Santa Rosa DrIf you're in that "soul replenishing" mood, stop in and have a bite. It's delicious and you're going to feel good about it!
Brownsville is legendary for its tiny tacos. You may have heard about them, and now is that chance to see what all the fuss is about!
Although you will find many of these small restaurants (sometimes just stands) everywhere in town, I chose Mr. Taco to represent us since, well, it's a part of my old stomping grounds.
Mr Taco
1034 Mc Davitt BoulevardBrownsville is legendary for its tiny tacos. You may have heard about them, and now is that chance to see what all the fuss is about!
Although you will find many of these small restaurants (sometimes just stands) everywhere in town, I chose Mr. Taco to represent us since, well, it's a part of my old stomping grounds.
**Mahi Nic's** New hidden gem on SPI. Insane hotdogs, amazing burgers, drinks & more! This is a daily grill so be sure to check Google for hours.
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Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100**Mahi Nic's** New hidden gem on SPI. Insane hotdogs, amazing burgers, drinks & more! This is a daily grill so be sure to check Google for hours.
Tacos Puente Viejo, Brownsville
Best tacos in Brownsville in my opinion.
For Fun
Sometimes it's just too hot! Cool off while you're being active. Mix it up with Glow Bowl at night. Don't forget to call/google for their hours of operation.
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Galaxy Bowling Center
3451 Pablo Kisel BlvdSometimes it's just too hot! Cool off while you're being active. Mix it up with Glow Bowl at night. Don't forget to call/google for their hours of operation.
Time to shop, eat ice cream, grub out, play or watch a movie!
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Sunrise Mall
2370 North ExpyTime to shop, eat ice cream, grub out, play or watch a movie!
Want to brush up on your golf swing before hitting the 18? Here's a no fuss driving range.
Family Golf Center
860 Media Luna RoadWant to brush up on your golf swing before hitting the 18? Here's a no fuss driving range.
I love our local farmers market! You really will find some yummy jams, juices, vinegars, and dipping sauces. There will be fresh organic produce, handcrafted soaps, upcycled clothing, and unique jewelry and art. This market checks all the boxes, including the classic solo artist busking around somewhere.
**Saturday mornings only**
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Brownsville Farmers Market
1534 E 6th StI love our local farmers market! You really will find some yummy jams, juices, vinegars, and dipping sauces. There will be fresh organic produce, handcrafted soaps, upcycled clothing, and unique jewelry and art. This market checks all the boxes, including the classic solo artist busking around somewhere.
**Saturday mornings only**
I'm throwing this place up here again, in case you're staying in town for a while and desire that yoga fitness routine!
Metanoia Wellness Center
1554 Santa Rosa DrI'm throwing this place up here again, in case you're staying in town for a while and desire that yoga fitness routine!
Tube your way to coolness at South Padre Island's Beach Waterpark!
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Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100Tube your way to coolness at South Padre Island's Beach Waterpark!
Want to go full Island Native? Book a surf lesson, take off in a jetski or paddle out on a paddleboard or kayak.
SPI Sessions Watersports
5717 Padre BoulevardWant to go full Island Native? Book a surf lesson, take off in a jetski or paddle out on a paddleboard or kayak.
Camille Playhouse
1 Dean Porter ParkCatch some shows at our very talented community theater!
Don't you just hate it when you forget to pack your bike? No worries! Rent one here!
https://www.facebook.com/JTCycling/
J.T. Cycling
1805 East Ruben M Torres BoulevardDon't you just hate it when you forget to pack your bike? No worries! Rent one here!
https://www.facebook.com/JTCycling/
Sightseeing
If you are interested in a nature walk or doing some birding, this is a must see!
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Sabal Palm Sanctuary
8435 Sabal Palm Grove RdIf you are interested in a nature walk or doing some birding, this is a must see!
At 1,200 acres, Resaca de la Palma State Park is the largest of the World Birding Center sites and is located in Brownsville. Here you can access the park's many trails by tram, hiking, biking or walking.
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Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center
1000 New Carmen AveAt 1,200 acres, Resaca de la Palma State Park is the largest of the World Birding Center sites and is located in Brownsville. Here you can access the park's many trails by tram, hiking, biking or walking.
You've been hearing about it and you're almost there! Take a 30 minute drive out to Boca Chica Beach to see that much talked about SpaceX rocket launching wonder!
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SpaceX Space Launch Facility
Boca Chica BoulevardYou've been hearing about it and you're almost there! Take a 30 minute drive out to Boca Chica Beach to see that much talked about SpaceX rocket launching wonder!
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdMelt your heart with these loveable sea creatures!
We are so proud of our zoo because it is beautifully designed to walk through and has no "gated" exhibits! All the exhibits are thoughtfully made to give you a real viewing experience while keeping you and the animals safe from one another.
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Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StWe are so proud of our zoo because it is beautifully designed to walk through and has no "gated" exhibits! All the exhibits are thoughtfully made to give you a real viewing experience while keeping you and the animals safe from one another.
Historic Brownsville Museum
641 E Madison StYou know.
Stillman House Museum
1325 E Washington StYou know, more on that time traveling agenda.
Downtown
Did someone say pizza and wine? This hip and trendy pizzeria hits all the notes! Delicious with a touch of atmospheric buzz.
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Dodici Pizza + Wine
1200 E Adams StDid someone say pizza and wine? This hip and trendy pizzeria hits all the notes! Delicious with a touch of atmospheric buzz.
It's hard to get more local, aromatic, and atmospheric than El Hueso. Coffee so good it could put you to sleep if it weren't.. well, coffee! Excellent selection of beer and food that always hits the spot. When it comes to live music, you go here.
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El Hueso de Fraile
837 E Elizabeth StIt's hard to get more local, aromatic, and atmospheric than El Hueso. Coffee so good it could put you to sleep if it weren't.. well, coffee! Excellent selection of beer and food that always hits the spot. When it comes to live music, you go here.
Want a food and drink "experience". Terras has one of the most thoughtful menus in Brownsville with infused Mexican dishes and craft cocktails. Here the presentation is as pronounced as the flavor bombs.
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Terras Urban Mexican Kitchen
1212 E Washington StWant a food and drink "experience". Terras has one of the most thoughtful menus in Brownsville with infused Mexican dishes and craft cocktails. Here the presentation is as pronounced as the flavor bombs.
It's lunchtime and you need to refuel from that downtown running around. This is a perfect fresh food lunch stop. Bon appetit!
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Main Street Deli
1157 E Washington StIt's lunchtime and you need to refuel from that downtown running around. This is a perfect fresh food lunch stop. Bon appetit!
I stress, you CANNOT get more hole-in-the-wall than the Rutledge! This is an open secret gem of downtown Brownsville. You officially have bragging rights after you eat here.
Check hours!
Rutledge Hamburgers
1126 East Washington StreetI stress, you CANNOT get more hole-in-the-wall than the Rutledge! This is an open secret gem of downtown Brownsville. You officially have bragging rights after you eat here.
Check hours!
Locally owned coffee shop situated in historical downtown Brownsville. A stone's throw away from the Zoo, Camille Playhouse, and the Farmers Market.
7th and Park
1554 E 7th StLocally owned coffee shop situated in historical downtown Brownsville. A stone's throw away from the Zoo, Camille Playhouse, and the Farmers Market.
Nightlife
The Dive
600 Springmart BoulevardGet your club on at The Dive.
is a craft cocktail lounge located in the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville's Market Square. It's got that cozy lofty feel.
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Las Ramblas at Market Square
1101 E Washington Stis a craft cocktail lounge located in the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville's Market Square. It's got that cozy lofty feel.
The Bar
1900 North StIt's got your shuffleboards and your pool tables and that real fresh outta college feel!
You've got that ping pong, pool, life size jenga, and cornhole game playing scene at this college lifestyle bar with fun drinks to clink over.
Double Trouble Sports & Cocktails
1123 East Adams StreetYou've got that ping pong, pool, life size jenga, and cornhole game playing scene at this college lifestyle bar with fun drinks to clink over.
Live music and Food Trucks! Can I get a heck yeah?! Change it up and enjoy a little nightlife outdoors at this venue.
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The Broken Sprocket
6305 Paredes Line RdLive music and Food Trucks! Can I get a heck yeah?! Change it up and enjoy a little nightlife outdoors at this venue.
Talk about Country Night! Mel's bar is a real honky tonk and even has a Drag Night! BUT it is about a 15 minute drive out to remote Olmito, so please plan ahead.
Mel's HonkyTonk N Grill
10700 FM 1421Talk about Country Night! Mel's bar is a real honky tonk and even has a Drag Night! BUT it is about a 15 minute drive out to remote Olmito, so please plan ahead.
This is a classic country bar with a dance floor and a pool table. This place a definitely an old favorite, and very local.
Trails End Saloon
6705 Paredes Line RoadThis is a classic country bar with a dance floor and a pool table. This place a definitely an old favorite, and very local.
Hole-in-the-wall classic and a Winter Texan favorite! You will find no fuss drinks, probably some popcorn or nachos buffet during the early hours and on some nights Karaoke!
Southwinds Lounge
943 North ExpresswayHole-in-the-wall classic and a Winter Texan favorite! You will find no fuss drinks, probably some popcorn or nachos buffet during the early hours and on some nights Karaoke!
The Kraken Lounge
1123 East Adams StreetAlternative rock music with a gritty vibe and surprisingly great pizza!