Where the Locals Drink in South Padre

A lot of what folks come on spring break for is to hit up the arena-style clubs they might not have at home. And the island has no shortage of them–Louie’s and Mooncusser’s (formerly Tequila Frogs) are particularly huge.

The flipside, of course, is that with that many people–getting a drink isn’t always easy. And occasionally, you just want something more intimate. So, the favorite change of pace on South Padre is a little place way up at the north end of the island called the Coral Reef.

There’s not much here that’ll surprise you. Not many spring breakers. Long lines for karaoke, but short lines at the bar. They don’t have ginger ale (but will mix Coke and Sprite together, if you’re desperate). And the bathrooms (the men’s at least) are covered with pictures of the an older man (the owner? I don’t know) groping the breasts of several exotic dancers.

I tried to find a website for them, to find a better picture–but all I could find on-line was an explanation for how their beer is so cold. Apparently they use this:

It’s a pitcher with ice built into it! So the beer stays cold, without getting diluted!

South Padre Spring Break clubs & bars – described & broken down

If you plan on going to South Padre Island, Texas this spring break season, chances are you are looking forward to seeing what the island has to offer in terms of nightlife.

I’ll break this down by the “major” spring break clubs to the other possibly fun bars to go to – South Padre does a pretty good job of covering most peoples’ tastes with clubs & bars.

we will provide a basic description, as well as the “pro’s” of the spring break parties there

A major thing to understand about Padre is that it does not offer super club, indoor feel nightclubs. It’s a nice change up from Acapulco if you’ve went there before – South Padre is a casual destination you can wear flip flops to the bars, and not wear pants or slacks as a guy – which we always thought was gay.

Major Spring Break Bars/Clubs Include:
*Louies Backyard
*Club Pelican West
*Tequila Frogs
*Chaos
*Skky Bar & Lounge

Fun Bars to go to
*Palm Street Pier
*Tequila Sunsets
*Amberjacks
*Wanna Wanna Beach Bar
*Jakes

*Louies Backyard
Description:
Louies is a huge venue on the bayside of South Padre Island. In March, June, July, & August,
this restaurant opens up its decking area to become a huge dance party on the water.

Positives of Louies
-Biggest club in South Padre
-Professional, safe, and clean restrooms
-Restaurant has some excellent choices – Steak Fajitas & Ahi Tuna to name two
-Big time concerts on spring break from top artists like Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Ying Yang Twins,
We the Kings, and Cartel.
-Venue has a huge dance floor, and is outside/inside

*Club Pelican West
Description:
Pelican West is the closet approximation of a true nightclub experience you will find on the Island

Positives
-Incredibly nice inside. Huge sound system, if bad weather great choice
-Gives you one night to get really dressed up
-Two levels
-Hosts appearances by Paris Hilton’s My New BFF cast after the booze cruise
-New, nice, very clean

*Tequila Frogs
Description
Tequila Frogs is the venerable bayfront club with the huge froggies specialty drinks and the
wet t shirt contests. It is mostly an outdoor venue. UPDATE: club may night be reopening
for spring break 2009

Positives
-Over the water, huge contest stage
-Huge specialty drinks like the Froggy and Beauty
-Outdoor venue when the weather is nice, its really nice to party outside

*Chaos
Description
Chaos is a huge old shopping mall of t shirt shops that they converted to a club of sorts
It is located right on the main drag in South Padre – you can’t miss it. It is only open in
March for spring break on select nights

Positives
-This place is mostly covered up/inside so if inclement weather it’s good
-Location – noticeable & easy to get to.

*Skky Bar & Lounge
Skky at this time is closed. We will update you if we get word it is to re-open.

Fun Bars to go to
*Palm Street Pier
Description
Palm Street is a SUPER fun bar located over the water – they also have great food

Positives
-On the water, partially covered
-Good food – oysters on the half shell and the Burgers are great there
really inexpensive
-Has a “locals bar” feeling most people get comfortable with very quickly
-Great location near lots of hotels & condos
– Open year round

*Tequila Sunsets
Description
Tequila Sunsets is a cool little bar we feature on our Pub Crawl that always has live music.
It is also located bayside on the water so you can see incredible sunsets

Positives

-Outside, bayside, on the water
-Live bands & music if you like that
-close to Louies for late night partying

*Amberjacks
Description
Amberjacks is actually one of the Island’s very best restaurants. Located on the water, this is a
MUST try dinner place on your spring break. Upstairs, the new sports bar is simply outstanding.

Positives
-Prompt service that’s very good – hard to find in Padre
-EXCELLENT FRESH seafood & steak – go big when you order
-Really nice inside, but not stuffy
-Great location

*Wanna Wanna Beach Bar
Description
Wanna Wanna is one of the only actual bars in South Padre on the beach, and it is located next
to the International condos that http://www.InertiaTours.com offers for students on spring break

Positives
-Beachfront bar, you can grab a drink & set right on the beach
-Superb fried food baskets – shrimp, fish, and the burgers are all superb grubbin’ food
-The Wanna Wanna is a huge specialty drink you should really try
-Bring your crew & play sand volleyball one day

*Jakes
Description
Jakes is what we consider THE locals bar in South Padre. Super fun, great food – we eat there
all the time on staff – on our Padre Pub Crawl, huge outside courtyard with karaoke – MUST try.
Great choice if you and your friends one night want to just hang out & have a few drinks low key

Positives
-Great locals bar feel
-cheap food that’s real good
-nice choice for a night “off” of the mega-bars & clubs.
-Dirt cheap pitchers of beer
-Easy to get to Location right off of Padre Blvd (the main drag)

If you have any questions about South Padre Island on spring break, contact us toll free 800 821 2176 or email us: info@inertiatours.com. We’d be more than happy to help you book a perfect spring break travel package to South Padre, or give you advice on what’s the best down there. Inertia Chad can help you out!

Louies Backyard with Inertia Tours Spring Break

Inertia Tours is proud to feature the largest, finest spring break club venue in the US with Louies Backyard. Louies South Padre Island is a tradition among Texas Week spring break students from UT Spring Break, Tech Spring Break, and A&M spring break along with the rivals from OU Spring Break student travelers.

Louies is about 5 different, seperate levels with something for everyone. Want a cold longneck beer? Done. Want a huge, specialty spring break drink like the Charlies’ Cherry or the Whammy? Perfect! Want to do karaoke inside? Yep. Want to dance outside under the stars with all your friends right over the water? Got it.

Louies Backyard is a featured south padre night club and south padre island bar on the Inertia Tours Party Package many college students have included as part of their travel package for spring break through Inertia.

Booking a spring break trip through a student travel expert like Inertia makes so much sense, as the condos, meals, parties, and onsite staff are all included, with no guess work if your trip will go off. Contact http://www.inertiatours.com toll free 800 821 2176 or email: tripinfo@inertiatours.com for friendly, Texas’ sized advice & information.

Think you can’t afford spring break? Think again. Inertia has 3 night/4 day packages called the “Texas Two Step” for $259 per person with a beachfront condo stay, 2 restaurant meals per day, and entrance included into such awesome spring break parties at clubs like Louies Backyard South Padre Island.