Gardendale Retreat guidebook
Best Mexican Restaurants
Want a quick bite to eat close by and delicious, this is one of our favorite spots to have dinner and a margarita. Only 2 blocks away. Mexican food, full bar and American food
El Sol de Mexico #2
4425 S Alameda StWant a quick bite to eat close by and delicious, this is one of our favorite spots to have dinner and a margarita. Only 2 blocks away. Mexican food, full bar and American food
Best Mexican Restaurants
Another great Mexican food spot only 4 blocks away. A Corpus Christi original. Spacious restaurant for big parties and delicious food.
13 locals recommend
Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
5514 Everhart RdAnother great Mexican food spot only 4 blocks away. A Corpus Christi original. Spacious restaurant for big parties and delicious food.
Neighborhood hot spot open only on the weekends till 1pm! Pick up some barbacoa tacos and more at this local neighborhood hot spot for those late morning you want to sleep in. Mexican brunch pick up spot!
Mrs. B's Barbacoa
5002 Bonner DriveNeighborhood hot spot open only on the weekends till 1pm! Pick up some barbacoa tacos and more at this local neighborhood hot spot for those late morning you want to sleep in. Mexican brunch pick up spot!
City/town information
Also known as the Sparkling City by the Sea. This city offers north and south beaches. You can experience some history and tour the Lexington ship, visit the Texas State Aquarium, catch a Hook's game at the Whataburger field, drive down Ocean Dr. to see the water front, have dinner at Water Street Oyster Bar downtown, visit Central Corpus for all your shopping needs at La Palmera Mall and Moore Plaza Shopping Center.
And visit the Island only 20 mins away to have a sandy beach experience, fishing spots and a local favorite laid back restaurant called Snoopy's & Ice Cream spot next door.
63 locals recommend
Corpus Christi
Also known as the Sparkling City by the Sea. This city offers north and south beaches. You can experience some history and tour the Lexington ship, visit the Texas State Aquarium, catch a Hook's game at the Whataburger field, drive down Ocean Dr. to see the water front, have dinner at Water Street Oyster Bar downtown, visit Central Corpus for all your shopping needs at La Palmera Mall and Moore Plaza Shopping Center.
And visit the Island only 20 mins away to have a sandy beach experience, fishing spots and a local favorite laid back restaurant called Snoopy's & Ice Cream spot next door.
Food scene
Looking for a great steak night restaurant, this is your spot. Wide menu and full bar.
22 locals recommend
Niko's Steakhouse
5409 Saratoga BlvdLooking for a great steak night restaurant, this is your spot. Wide menu and full bar.
Seafood restaurant in the southside of the city. A HOT SPOT! Be ready for a bit of a wait, call ahead or enjoy a drink while you wait.
7 locals recommend
Surfing Crab
6418 S Staples StSeafood restaurant in the southside of the city. A HOT SPOT! Be ready for a bit of a wait, call ahead or enjoy a drink while you wait.
Fun family spot with a wide variety menu and a play ground for the kiddos. Only a few minutes from Gardendale Retreat.
10 locals recommend
Brewster Street Ice House Southside
5550 Holly RdFun family spot with a wide variety menu and a play ground for the kiddos. Only a few minutes from Gardendale Retreat.
A local favorite for fresh seafood dinner by the water. Get your favorite drink at their mini bar. Sit outside by the water and watch the sunset then hop over next door for some ice cream.
130 locals recommend
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrA local favorite for fresh seafood dinner by the water. Get your favorite drink at their mini bar. Sit outside by the water and watch the sunset then hop over next door for some ice cream.