The Meatball Cafe Online Ordering Menu

2412 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

99% of 207 customers recommended

We have indoor and outdoor Patio dining. Carryout/Pickup to-go is available. Delivery not available at this time. Please call when out front for curbside. 956-299-4605

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APPETIZERS

Antipasto for 2

Fresh assortment of prosciutto, salami, hot capicola, mortadella, asiago, muenster, assorted olives, grapes, roasted red bell peppers, and crostini.

Antipasto for 4

Fresh assortment of prosciutto, salami, hot capicola, mortadella, asiago, muenster, assorted olives, grapes, roasted red bell peppers, and crostini.

Creamy Risotto Bites

Three risotto, Parmesan, mozzarella bites lightly fried and served with our signature milano sauce.

Freshcut fries smothered with mozzarella and pepperoni.

Pasta chips smothered in mozzarella and asiago cheese sauce topped with chicken, bacon, sausage, jalapeños, tomato, green onions, and black olives.

A crispy Parmesan bowl filled with diced tomato blended in garlic olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh basil surrounded by crostini.

Fried Cheese Ravioli

Three large ravioli stuffed with spinach & cheese and deep fried to perfection. Served with our tasty marinara sauce.

Gianni's Meatballs

Two perfectly seasoned house made meatballs (mom's recipe = delish!).

Tangy seasoned squid, fried, and garnished with parsley and Parmesan with a side of marinara.

Eight lightly battered and deep fried wings with your choice of honey garlic or buffalo style sauce.

Freshly sliced from our freshly baked ciabatta, brushed with fresh chopped garlic and butter, sprinkled with Parmesan, and served with a side of marinara.

SOUPS

All soups made in house.

A classic Italian style veggie and penne soup.

A creamy soup with bacon, kale, red potatoes, and house made Italian sausage.

Italian Wedding

A traditional soup with homemade meatball, spinach, orzo, and carrots.

Hearty bowl of little neck clams slowly simmered in a creamy, garlicy clam broth with bacon, onion, and potato.

SALADS

Italian Cobb Salad

Crisp Romaine topped with our savory Italian meats, three cheeses, onions, fresh chopped tomatoes, hard boiled egg, and served with your choice of house dressing.

Classic Caprese

Six slices of fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with our rosemary garlicky balsamic glaze.

Romaine hearts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and crispy croutons tossed in a house made classic Caesar dressing. (With or Without Anchovies)

PASTA

#MadeFromScratch Pastas

Spaghetti and Meatball

Our house specialty spaghetti tossed in our house made marinara and topped with two made from scratch meatballs.

Five layers of hearty flavors, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, our house made meat sauce, spinach, and Italian herbs and spices.

Rigatoni Carbonara

Prosciutto, garlic, tomato, and green onions sauteed in a white wine sauce and topped with romano, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.

Rigatoni Bolognese

A hearty dish made with our house made meat sauce topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Mama's Ravioli Special

Four extra large raviolis. Choose from spinach with cheese or beef with spinach and cheese topped with a choice of marinara, meat sauce, or creamy Alfredo sauce.

"Spaghetti Puttanesca"

A bold dish from Naples that includes tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, olive oil, garlic, and spices.

Our house made pasta tossed with our nutty house pesto sauce.

House made pasta shells stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach, and ricotta topped with marinara sauce.

Italian Sausage Milano

Our house made Italian sausage sauteed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic tossed in our roasted sweet red pepper sauce (milano) over pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Alfredo sauce made fresh from scratch with our garlicky Parmesan buttery flavor over silky fettuccine.

House made Italian dumplings served with your choice of marinara, pesto, milano, or Alfredo sauce and a garnish of grilled asparagus.

Eggplant Primavera

A healthy veggie meal crusted with Italian crumbs and pan-grilled with olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, onions, parsley, mozzarella, and your choice of pasta.

Linguini & Clams

Little neck clams sauteed with onions, garlic, olive oil, and sweet vermouth sauce tossed in linguini and a dash of pepper flakes.

ITALIAN ENTREES

All entrees are served with your choice of risotto or spaghetti.

Chicken Parmigiana

Lightly coated, pan-fried, and topped with marinara and mozzarella served over pasta.

Veal Parmigiana

Lightly coated, pan-fried, and topped with marinara and mozzarella served over pasta.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Lightly coated, pan-fried, and topped with marinara and mozzarella served over pasta.

Chicken Marsala

Pan-grilled cutlet with Marsala wine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, garlic, and onions with a pinch of pepper flakes served with pasta.

Pan-grilled cutlet with Marsala wine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, garlic, and onions with a pinch of pepper flakes served with pasta.

Chicken Picatta

Pan-grilled cutlet sauteed with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, capers, and a lemony garlic white wine sauce served with pasta.

Pan-grilled cutlet sauteed with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, capers, and a lemony garlic white wine sauce served with pasta.

Mediterranean Dorado

Grilled mahi infused in Italian spices sauteed with kalamata olives, capers, onions, and white wine garlic sauce over a bed of linguine sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley.

Venetian Shrimp

Perfectly seasoned gulf shrimp sauteed with green onions, diced apples, spicy marinara, and a garlicky red wine rice vinegar sauce served with a side of creamy risotto and sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley.

Salmon Rockefeller

Grilled salmon lightly seasoned with lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper served over linguine and topped with a Rockefeller sauce.

Seared Sea Scallop Toscana

Plump and tender Atlantic scallops seared in olive oil and served over linguine tossed with capers and tomato in a pesto lemon and white wine sauce.

ALTA CUCINA

All steaks are served with grilled zucchini and 1 choice of: grilled asparagus, risotto, red roasted potatoes or mushroom Florentine (creamy spinach and mushroom with sun-dried tomatoes).

8 oz Beef Tenderloin Fillet

Lightly marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and special house herbs infusion and grilled to order.

10 oz. Ribeye Steak

Lightly marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and special house herbs infusion and grilled to order.

Rib-eye topped with portabello, shrimp, crab with creamy Italian garlic wine sauce and served with grilled zucchini.

Cabernet Mushroom Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin lightly marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and special house herbs topped with a cabernet creamy mushroom sauce with a side of grilled zucchini.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

A very traditional must-have Italian dish made with a garlic white wine buttery sauce served over angel hair pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley.

Cernia a la Chef

Grouper fillet (in season) or Mahi/Flounder with the chef's unique touch of light seasonings and fresh flavors that will make your mouth water. Served over risotto or linguine.

Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Shrimp

Salmon and three jumbo gulf shrimp marinated and sautéed with a sun-dried tomato infused butter sauce served with risotto and garnish asparagus.

PANINI

#MadeFromScratch All Panini served with fresh hand cut fries.

Italian Sausage

Our house made Italian sausage with a mix of bell peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese drizzled with olive oil on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

Three of our perfectly made meatballs topped with marinara and mozzarella served on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

Prosciutto, hot capicola, pepperoni, provolone, tomato, oregano, and pesto on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

Grilled chicken with red bell peppers and provolone drizzled with oregano and pesto served on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

Blackened mahi, lettuce, tomato, and our tangy tartar sauce served on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

Fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil with a drizzle of infused seasoned olive oil served on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

A generous portion of mortadella, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, fresh oregano, minced garlic, and pesto topped with ricotta and mozzarella cheese served on toasted ciabatta bread, with fries.

PIZZA

#MadeFromScratch Pizza dough

Add more toppings for $2.00 each.

Classic Pepperoni

Add more toppings for $2.00 each.

Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil. Add more toppings for $2.00 each.

Italian sausage, Prosciutto , pepperoni, and mozzarella. Add more toppings for $2.00 each.

Mozzarella, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, and tomatoes.

Mozzarella, jalapenos, and spicy sausage.

Mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, onions, and mixed bell peppers.

White Pizza with Shrimp 18"

Gulf shrimp sauteed with spinach, garlic, and tomatoes combined in creamy Alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella and baked with our house-made dough!

CALZONES

#MadeFromScratch

Create Your Own Calzone

Your choice of three toppings. Add more toppings for $2.00 each. Comes with Fries

BAMBINO MENU

Children 10 years and under.

Two Chicken Fingers and Hand-Cut Fries

Spaghetti Marinara

Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta

Grilled Cheese and Hand-Cut Fries

SIDES AND EXTRAS

Side House Salad

Side Caesar Salad

Grilled Asparagus

Roasted Red Potatoes

Italian Sausage (1)

Gulf Shrimp (4)

Extra Bread (1)

Made in house fresh bread

DESSERTS

Homemade Tiramisu

Homemade Italian Cheese Cake

Homemade Chocolate Cake

Chocolate, Pistachio, mocha or Vanilla Swirl

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