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    Josephine's Kitchen

    4.3 (472 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Amy D.

    Can accommodate large parties. Fairly busy at brunch times thus making wait times long. All food and coffees are great! Will definitely return for brunch.

    Chilaquiles
    Brittany A.

    My absolute fave spot for breakfast on SPI! They have the best chilaquiles I've ever had and super tasty lattes. This is a must stop for me when I visit SPI.

    Chilaquiles rojos
    Kristell B.

    Came for brunch on a Sunday. Our group was quickly sat outside. Food was good and so was the iced coffee. Their juice menu is really good too... didn't get a pic of that.

    Laura C.

    We stopped by Josephine's Kitchen on our last day at SPI after seeing all the buzz on social media. The place was packed, but we were lucky enough to get seated right away. The menu had plenty of tempting options, but my husband and I both went with the chicken and waffles and added a side of hash browns. We couldn't resist also ordering the pancakes to try. We each had an iced coffee to go with our meal, and it was delicious. The chicken and waffles did not disappoint crispy, flavorful, and a generous portion. The pancakes were fluffy and tasty too, but after digging into the main dish, we ended up boxing most of them to go. The food took a little while to come out, but considering it was a full house, that was expected. Overall, it was worth the stop and definitely lived up to the hype!

    Not one berry in the crepe...

    We were a party of eight. Service was good and everyone enjoyed their breakfast ... except me I ordered crepes because of the discription " stuffed with a medley of berries" I got two crepes with a banana and Nutella and one small strawberry sliced atop. The chief needs to honor the menu

    Avocado toast with poached eggs and hash browns. Delicious!
    Casey T.

    The food here is so good and the coffee is delicious. Prices are reasonable and we will definitely be back when in South Padre.

    Kristal O.

    It gets PACKED so be prepared. But worth it Large menu but so good, we went for breakfast and got the ham egg sandwich (HUGE) and some platter pictured and it was gobbled up. In fact, that's why I don't have a picture of the ham and egg sandwich because I just dive right in Ambiance is classic diner - loud, packed in, but everyone is happy

    Ranchero omelet
    Pedro R.

    I had the ranchero omelet. It was amazing, soo good! My coffee cup was huge so it was perfect. No more asking for refills constantly lol We got seated quickly. Coffee was hot and delicious

    Josephine's breakfast sampler (eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, hash browns and pancakes)
    Yolanda T.

    This was my first time on South Padre Island. We decided to eat breakfast at Josephine's Kitchen. The place was packed so we expected a wait; not too bad maybe 20mins and they text you when your table is ready. The wait staff was attentive and quick to turnover and clean tables. They have a good selection of American and Tex Mex options. We decided on your standard American breakfast. Everything was freshly prepared. The restaurant has a good selection of flavored Mimosas. And did I mention you get a complimentary pic and you can also purchase a framed souvenir pic as well. Next time I'll try a more Tex Mex breakfast option.

    Popeyes omelette

    The food was delicious and good portion. Service speedy the greeter should smile. The Ambiance was perfect for a rainy day at spi. Good music not blaring loud . I love the decor seemed clean Very quaint vs party beach side

    Kitchen

    Food was tasty and servuce was excellent (thanks Rosa!). I wanted to give this a five, but the pancakes and crepes were a little overdone and the crepes mussette was not stuffed with berries, just a banana and Nutella with a few strawberry slices and 3 blueberries tossed on top. Even so, they tasted great and the orange juice really did appear and taste fresh squeezed.

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    Had a great experience at breakfast this morning! The food was on point!!!! The shrimp and grits was delicious.

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    Great staff and wonderful food. Chicken and Waffles / Shrimp and Grits. The Bloody Mary is a meal all by itself

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    Food was great and service was friendly! Can't serve alcohol on Sunday until after 10, but I think that is a state thing, not their rule.

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    Yummies Bistro

    Yummies Bistro

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Came here because the coffee looks amazing and it did not disappoint!…read more The latte and cappuccinos look visually appealing but if you're looking for a real cappuccino this might not be for you. It definitely seems like they just put a bunch of foam on top but it still tasted good. The waffle is also crispy and fluffy. The salon lox bagel is also so pretty but the large onion slices were too much. Service was great and they do get really busy.

    During a quick weekend getaway to South Padre Island, I treated myself to brunch at Yummies Bistro…read moreafter seeing all the raving reviews online and it did live up to the hype. I arrived around 10:30am on a Friday, and although the restaurant was packed, was seated immediately at the bar. Our server greeted me promptly, took my drink order, and returned with my Spanish Macchiato. It was easily the highlight of the meal--absolutely five-star worthy. Not only was it Instagram-worthy, but it tasted just as good as it looked. Creamy, rich, and infused with notes of Mexican chocolate and cinnamon, it was one of the best specialty coffees I've had in a while and the artistry was incredible. For brunch, I ordered the CLEO (a lox bagel with egg) and the SPI Breakfast Platter. The CLEO had great flavors--the smoked salmon was fresh. My biggest critique was that the soft bagel, warm egg, and lox lacked a bit of textural contrast. Even so, the individual components were delicious. The SPI Breakfast Platter was hearty, well-executed, and exactly what you'd hope for from a classic breakfast. I'd love to come back the next time I'm in South Padre and try their lunch menu, the dessert case was very enticing.

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    Interior
    Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries
    Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries
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    The Cafe On The Beach

    4.0
    (666 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this place during our South Padre trip. We went for dinner, sat…read moreoutside, and loved being right next to the ocean. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially with the ocean breeze coming through. We ordered the steamed mussels, the grilled red snapper sandwich, and the grilled red snapper entrée. Our favorite dish was the red snapper sandwich. It tasted fresh and had more of a homestyle feel rather than something overly polished from a professional kitchen, which we really appreciated. Honestly, everything tasted fresh, comforting, and well prepared. The service was also incredible throughout the night. The only slight issue we had was spotting a cockroach crawl from under one of the chairs when we pulled it out. However, considering the restaurant is basically right on the beach and outdoors, insects are somewhat expected, and it honestly didn't take away from the experience for us. Overall, great atmosphere, great food, and a really enjoyable dinner spot in South Padre.

    Beautiful ambiance and view of the beach and vegetation. Parking is a little difficult but the most…read moreannoying part was trying to get seated. The girl in the front ignored us and other guest as we walked up to ask for a table, and instead she just texted on her phone. I don't think she even really spoke English (which is fine, I speak Spanish too) but she didn't even try to communicate or greet us. She just pointed us to tables under the cabana where we walked to and got sent back. Guest after guest after us was also confused. Menu looked great but the food and service was mid at best. Do not recommended.

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    Grilled Red Snapper Sandwich
    Entrance to beach, with outdoor seating nearby

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    Entrance to beach, with outdoor seating nearby
    F&B

    F&B

    4.5
    (306 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    My girlfriend and I came here during our 4-night SPI trip, and this ended up being the best meal we…read morehad all week. From start to finish, everything was excellent. Our waitress, Marlene, was fabulous. She was attentive and friendly. For our entrees, we ordered the Filet Mignon and the Smoked Duck Breast. The filet was incredibly tender and flavorful, which isn't always easy to achieve with such a lean cut of meat. The beef jus paired perfectly with it. The duck breast was tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The highlight of the night, however, was the Key Lime Soufflé. This was easily one of the best desserts I've ever had. The balance of flavors was perfect. Not too sweet, not too tart, just the right amount of key lime. The soufflé itself was also baked perfectly. Every course was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the entire meal felt incredible from beginning to end. If you're visiting SPI and looking for a memorable dinner, F&B is absolutely worth a visit.

    We dined at F&B on New Year's Eve 2025. It was a +/- experience. First, Marlene was our waitress,…read moreshe was awesome! One of the best service experiences we've had in years! Hustle is her middle name... thank you ma'am, you made the evening! The menu was a chef's selection 4 course menu, with options for each course. We opted for the wine pairings with each course. The restaurant was decked out with New Year's regalia... with balloons, hats, noise makers, at every table... really fun atmosphere! All the staff were decked out fancy, looked great! For our first course, we selected lobster bisque mushroom soup. The mushroom soup was divine, absolutely fabulous. The lobster bisque was sub-par... while plentiful, the lobster was not fresh, tasted very fishy. The second course of the seafood medley and venison bites was equally Jekyll and Hyde! Venison, superb, tender, cooked perfectly, tasted great. The seafood medley, all super fishy ... not fresh! Crab claws mushy too, obviously frozen prior. Oysters pitifully small and warm. Shrimp, while cold, were very fishy and mushy, as if previously frozen. No bueno! Our third course was the surf/turf and Akashi short rib ragout. The turf was awesome, best steak we've had in years! The lobster ... pitiful, small, overcooked, tough and fishy! Disgusting! The ragout was good, but we're not sure why chef's make beef dishes sweet ... good beef stands on its own, no need to over season! Not a well conceived dish... Our final course was the chocolate soufflé and lemon cake ... both were terrific! The soufflé with Chantilly cream and whipped cream was very good. The star dessert was the lemon cake with fresh fruit! Light and airy cake, the fruit was to die for. Delicious! The wind pairings were good, although some of the selections were "tired" favs, like "The Prisoner"... IMHO. Such a good wine list at F&B, the pairings were disappointing! The staff whisked away a 1/2 finished pre-dinner martini, which Marlene graciously replaced! When you spend $500+ on dinner for two, even a special evening, the restaurant should deliver. F&B did not meet the standard on New Year's Eve. We won't be back this trip..,

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    Fresh flowers
    Mushroom Risotto Ravioli
    Mushroom Risotto Ravioli
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