The Meatball Cafe Online Ordering Menu

2412 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597

(956) 299-4605

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

98% of 250 customers recommended

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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.

$14.00

Antipasto for 4

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

$25.00

Creamy Risotto Bites

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

$8.00

Pizza Fries

Freshcut fries smothered with mozzarella and pepperoni.

$9.00

Italian Nachos

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

$15.00

Burschetta

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

$10.00

Gianni's Meatballs

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

$7.00

Calamari

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

$11.00

Wings

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

$11.00

Garlic Bread

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

$4.00

SOUPS

All soups made in house.

Minestrone

A classic Italian style veggie and penne soup.

$4.00+

Toscana

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

$4.00+

Italian Wedding

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

$4.00+

Clam Chowder

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

$5.00+

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.

$11.00+

Classic Caprese

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

$10.00+

Classic Caesar

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

$10.00+

PASTA

#MadeFromScratch Pastas

Spaghetti and Meatball

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

$16.00

Lasagna

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

$16.00

Rigatoni Carbonara

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

$16.00

Rigatoni Bolognese

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

$15.00

"Spaghetti Puttanesca"

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

$14.00

Pesto Penne

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

$16.00

Cannelloni

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

$18.00

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.

$17.00

Fettuccine Alfredo

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

$16.00+

Gnocchi

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

$17.00

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.

$16.00

Linguini & Clams

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

$22.00

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.

$18.00

Veal Parmigiana

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

$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana

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

$14.00

Chicken Marsala

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

$18.00

Veal Marsala

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

$25.00

Chicken Picatta

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

$16.00

Veal Picatta

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

$24.00

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.

$23.00

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.

$23.00

Salmon Rockefeller

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

$22.00

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.

$23.00

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.

$29.00

10 oz. Ribeye Steak

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

$27.00

Mare e Monti

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

$34.00

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.

$36.00

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.

$25.00

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.

$28.00

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.

$27.00

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.

$12.00

Meatball

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

$12.00

Italiano

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

$14.00

Chicken

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

$12.00

Dorado

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

$15.00

Caprese

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

$11.00

Mortadella

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.

$9.00

PIZZA

#MadeFromScratch Pizza dough

Create Your Own Pizza

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

$14.00+

Classic Cheese

Add more toppings for $2.00 each.

$9.00+

Classic Pepperoni

Add more toppings for $2.00 each.

$9.00+

Margherita

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

$9.00+

Meat Lovers

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

$9.00+

Abruzzi

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

$9.00+

Diabolic

Mozzarella, jalapenos, and spicy sausage.

$9.00+

Primavera

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

$9.00+

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!

$25.00+

CALZONES

#MadeFromScratch

Create Your Own Calzone

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

$16.00+

BAMBINO MENU

Children 10 years and under.

Two Chicken Fingers and Hand-Cut Fries

$8.50

Spaghetti Marinara

$8.50

Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta

$8.50

Grilled Cheese and Hand-Cut Fries

$8.50

SIDES AND EXTRAS

Made in house fresh bread

$2.00

DESSERTS

Homemade Tiramisu

Homemade

$9.00

Homemade Italian Cheese Cake

Homemade

$10.00

Homemade Chocolate Cake

Chocolate, Pistachio, mocha or Vanilla Swirl

$6.00

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