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Address: 2001 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 761-5012
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Jake’s Restaurant & Bar
Jake’s Restaurant & Bar | 2001 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, Texas | (956) 761-5012 |
Jake’s Restaurant & Bar – South Padre Island
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2001 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597. Jake’s Restaurant & Bar has been serving up fun since 1982, offering a lively atmosphere and a diverse menu …
Reviews
Justin Morris
Nice servers, but not really focused. Dog freindly, so thats a plus. Our server dropped 1 piece of fish when bringing the food to the table, we had our dog with us so I asked her not to throw it away, but she trashed it anyway. I asked for ketchup for the girls fries, 5 different times to 3 separate people, we finally got it after everything was cold, also I had to continually remind them they still hadn’t replaced the trashed fish, up until we were ready to leave. They weren’t even busy. To be fair, the food is good, especially the Mexican food. Fish and fries were just so so. Hope you have better luck!
… moreChris Mcearchern
Well I don’t know if it was just the bartender or the owner of the restaurant but I was treated with respect and compassion. It started slow but recovering was expedited. Excellent place to dine and enjoy the atmosphere!
… moreLadi RCM
The food here was great. We had the seafood players and baby they were great. We’re coming back for another vacation away.
… moreAmber Lee
Continuing our everlong love of all things breakfast, we headed to Jake’s to satisfy a hankering desire for pancakes. Here’s what we saw: From the outside the restaurant looks good with a dog friendly patio and decent parking around the side of the building. The inside is clean and well maintained with a few TVs to catch games. We sat outside since we had our dog with us and our server was fantastic. He had a lot of jokes, knew when to give us space, and was just incredibly attentive all around.
Unfortunately, that’s where the positives ran out. The food was very mediocre, granted they just started serving breakfast recently so they’re probably trying to work the kinks out. We ordered the pancake breakfast with breakfast potatoes, bacon, and Texas toast as well as the chillaquiles with beef fajita. The pancakes were very thin and chewy, definitely not a high quality batter and not moist. The bacon likewise was chewy and the toast was, well, toast. The best part of the dish were the breakfast potatoes which had a good texture and flavor to them. As for the chillaquiles, it was decent. A bit of a messy plate but nothing that took away from the meal. The beans, tortilla chips, etc were good but the best part was the beef fajita, seasoned well and pretty juicy.
Again, it’s hard to write this place off as a 3 star because we think they’re a work in progress on the breakfast side and likely have better food on other parts of the menu, we can just only write about our experience. Service was phenomenal, that cannot be understated. Likely a place we will try again if ever back in SPI and hopefully we can rate higher next time!
… moreUnfortunately, that’s where the positives ran out. The food was very mediocre, granted they just started serving breakfast recently so they’re probably trying to work the kinks out. We ordered the pancake breakfast with breakfast potatoes, bacon, and Texas toast as well as the chillaquiles with beef fajita. The pancakes were very thin and chewy, definitely not a high quality batter and not moist. The bacon likewise was chewy and the toast was, well, toast. The best part of the dish were the breakfast potatoes which had a good texture and flavor to them. As for the chillaquiles, it was decent. A bit of a messy plate but nothing that took away from the meal. The beans, tortilla chips, etc were good but the best part was the beef fajita, seasoned well and pretty juicy.
Again, it’s hard to write this place off as a 3 star because we think they’re a work in progress on the breakfast side and likely have better food on other parts of the menu, we can just only write about our experience. Service was phenomenal, that cannot be understated. Likely a place we will try again if ever back in SPI and hopefully we can rate higher next time!
Jesse
A Hidden Gem with the Best Beef Tacos in Town!
I’ve been to Jake’s Restaurant and Bar five times now, and I have to say—I’ve found my go-to dish. On my first visit, I ordered the Mexican plate, which came with one beef taco . That one taco was so good that every visit since, I’ve taken to ordering the three beef taco entrée—because one taco just wasn’t enough!
These tacos are packed with flavor—the spices, the way the beef is cooked, and the generous portions of fresh ingredients make every bite amazing. I like to add sour cream and guacamole, and with a side of rice and my choice of refried or charro beans, it’s always a hearty, satisfying meal. And at just $12? Absolute steal!
Beyond the food, the service is top-notch. The servers are attentive, friendly, and quick to offer recommendations. A server nicknamed Cricket has helped me multiple times and always made me feel welcome—asking about my time here, where I’m from, and making sure I had everything I needed.
One standout moment: They let me bring my dog, Samantha, into the bar area on a warm 85-degree day. We both got to enjoy the A/C, some amazing tacos , and a relaxing time at the bar. That kind of hospitality is rare and much appreciated!
If you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Jake’s is a must-visit. And trust me—get the three beef tacos!
… moreI’ve been to Jake’s Restaurant and Bar five times now, and I have to say—I’ve found my go-to dish. On my first visit, I ordered the Mexican plate, which came with one beef taco . That one taco was so good that every visit since, I’ve taken to ordering the three beef taco entrée—because one taco just wasn’t enough!
These tacos are packed with flavor—the spices, the way the beef is cooked, and the generous portions of fresh ingredients make every bite amazing. I like to add sour cream and guacamole, and with a side of rice and my choice of refried or charro beans, it’s always a hearty, satisfying meal. And at just $12? Absolute steal!
Beyond the food, the service is top-notch. The servers are attentive, friendly, and quick to offer recommendations. A server nicknamed Cricket has helped me multiple times and always made me feel welcome—asking about my time here, where I’m from, and making sure I had everything I needed.
One standout moment: They let me bring my dog, Samantha, into the bar area on a warm 85-degree day. We both got to enjoy the A/C, some amazing tacos , and a relaxing time at the bar. That kind of hospitality is rare and much appreciated!
If you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Jake’s is a must-visit. And trust me—get the three beef tacos!
Jannette Villafranca
I liked the live music. Service was ok. Onion rings and burger were good. The rest of the food was bland. The indoor vibe was a little strange idk if it’s cause the place looks old or what but I wouldn’t recommend it
… moreK K
Went for lunch and wasn’t too busy. The food was the best we had on the island, and the drink was mixed strong. The waiter was very helpful. Able to order food that was safe for a person with tree nut and peanut allergies. Would definitely recommend and would go back next time we’re on SPI.
… moreGiuliana Peralez
I came here with my mom for lunch. We wanted a simple and delicious fish sandwich and that’s what we got. I also needed a dog friendly place as we had my dog, so that was great. The service was great, and the food was excellent. We both ordered the fish po boys. I also appreciated that the bread for the sandwiches was not extremely thick like most po boys. The restaurant had a nice layout, and we’re glad to have discovered this place. We will be back!
… moreDaila Vargas
Amazing food!!!
I got the seafood platter, and it was soooo much food. Everything tasted amazing!
We also ordered the spicy pickle fries as an appetizer, and they were just as good.
The service was exceptional. The staff was very attentive and kept our drinks full.
I would highly recommend grabbing some food here!
… moreI got the seafood platter, and it was soooo much food. Everything tasted amazing!
We also ordered the spicy pickle fries as an appetizer, and they were just as good.
The service was exceptional. The staff was very attentive and kept our drinks full.
I would highly recommend grabbing some food here!
Jake Silver
Came here for a birthday, ended up with the worst case of food poisoning I’ve ever had in my life.
I ordered the shrimp platter which came with a clam chowder. Food was alright, nothing to write home about.
Later that night I was writhing in pain on the toilet for 2 hours, ears ringing, sweating profusely with heavy constipation.
Eventually I vomited, which was followed by more constipation. Then I vomited 4 more times before it finally stopped. To say that I went to bed feeling absolutely awful would be an understatement.
I do not have a sensitive stomach. I have not gotten this sick from food in over 21 years. Normally if I eat something bad, it just results in a rumbly tummy and a few unpleasant toilet trips. But this time round, it completely floored me. That’s how bad it was. I wouldn’t wish this kind of feeling on my worst enemy.
Pretty sure it was the clam chowder that did it, since someone else at the table ordered shrimp without the chowder, and they were fine.
Regardless, I can’t vouch for this place’s food hygiene. Either they gave me expired food, or they cross-contaminated it. So I just cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. Even if the food was exceptional (which it wasn’t), there’s no point in having nice food if you’re just gonna end up un-having it later. 1 star.
… moreI ordered the shrimp platter which came with a clam chowder. Food was alright, nothing to write home about.
Later that night I was writhing in pain on the toilet for 2 hours, ears ringing, sweating profusely with heavy constipation.
Eventually I vomited, which was followed by more constipation. Then I vomited 4 more times before it finally stopped. To say that I went to bed feeling absolutely awful would be an understatement.
I do not have a sensitive stomach. I have not gotten this sick from food in over 21 years. Normally if I eat something bad, it just results in a rumbly tummy and a few unpleasant toilet trips. But this time round, it completely floored me. That’s how bad it was. I wouldn’t wish this kind of feeling on my worst enemy.
Pretty sure it was the clam chowder that did it, since someone else at the table ordered shrimp without the chowder, and they were fine.
Regardless, I can’t vouch for this place’s food hygiene. Either they gave me expired food, or they cross-contaminated it. So I just cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. Even if the food was exceptional (which it wasn’t), there’s no point in having nice food if you’re just gonna end up un-having it later. 1 star.