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Heart of The Exchange Menu

At The Exchange, every plate and every moment is crafted with intention. This is where artists, locals, and visitors gather to feel at home. Whether you’re here for dinner, a night of live music, or drinks with friends, our team brings the same energy: warm hospitality, bold flavors, and a vibe that makes you want to stay long after the music stops.

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A taste of corpus christi

The Exchange is where Corpus Christi comes together. We’re proud to champion local growers, makers, brewers, and creators, bringing their craft to the table with every dish and every experience. Everything we serve reflects the spirit of our city authentic, vibrant, and full of heart.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Corpus Christi, The Exchange is a celebration of elevated comfort food made with fresh ingredients, thoughtful technique, and a passion for bringing people together.

Starters

Meatloaf Bites

$11

Texas beef meatloaf, lightly crisped and drizzled with our house-made hot honey. Comfort food turned shareable sweet heat, rich beef, and perfect for the table.

Sauteed Crab Cakes

$16

Golden-seared crab cakes served with our ole fashioned tartar sauce. Loaded with real crab, tender inside, crispy outside coastal nostalgia at its finest.

French Onion Dip

$11

Truffle-zested French onion dip with warm bread. Decadent, aromatic, and addictively savory a luxurious twist on a classic.

Coastal Bend Coconut Shrimp

$14

Hot ’n crunchy coconut shrimp with spicy pineapple jam. Sweet crunch meets tropical heat a crowd favorite that disappears fast.

Street Corn Queso

$11

Sweet corn, chilis, creamy cotija, and goat cheese served with warm chips. A Tex-Mex mashup rich, melty queso with street-corn vibes and a little kick.

Chicken Wings

$13

Choice of Cajun rub, sweet chili, buffalo, or ranch rub. Juicy, crispy wings in your favorite flavor bold, messy, and made for sharing.

Soups & Salads

Caesar Salad

$11

Classic Caesar with parmesan, house-made croutons, lemon, and anchovies. (Add chicken, crab, or shrimp) Bright, creamy, and briny a timeless salad done right.

Crab & Shrimp Louie Salad

$17

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, egg, bacon, ranch remoulade, blue cheese. A stacked coastal classic cold, crisp, and packed with seafood.

Blackened Snapper Salad

$22

Mixed lettuces, spicy pecans, goat cheese, strawberries, honey vinaigrette. Sweet, spicy, and savory blackened Gulf snapper over a vibrant summer salad.

Enchilada Soup

Verde broth, pulled chicken, jack cheese, crispy tortilla strips. Warm, cheesy, and comforting everything you love about enchiladas in a bowl.

Sandwiches

Fried Snapper Sando

$18

Gulf snapper in potato chip batter, mojo, tallow fries, ole fashioned tartar. Super-crispy fish meets tangy citrus mojo the Coastal Bend’s best fish sandwich contender.

Authentic Cheesesteak

$20

Amoroso roll, shaved ribeye, Cooper Sharp American cheese, caramelized onions, sweet & spicy cherry pepper relish. Drippy, melty, and absolutely authentic the real deal, Texas-sized.

The Big Cheese

$16

Thick in the middle, crispy on the outside, Cooper Sharp cheese. The grilled cheese of your dreams molten, golden, and unapologetically indulgent.

Mushroom Swiss Burger

$17

French onion spread, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese. Earthy, savory, and ultra-juicy a classic mushroom Swiss elevated with rich onion flavor.

Exchange Burger

$20

Fat patty, spicy pineapple jam, bacon, goat cheese, red onion, arugula. Sweet heat, smoky bacon, and creamy goat cheese a signature burger with unforgettable flavor.

Plates

King Ranch Chicken

$18

Individual stacked casserole with lots of cheese, pulled chicken, and pickled veg. Cheesy, comforting, and deeply Texan a modern take on the iconic dish.

Palacios Redfish

$25

Blackened redfish with dirty rice and New Orleans BBQ shrimp. A Gulf Coast powerhouse bold spices, buttery shrimp, and perfectly cooked fish.

Summer Primavera

$16

Linguini, baby squash, garlic, blistered tomatoes, light lemon-caper butter. (Add chicken, shrimp, or crab) Bright, fresh, and satisfying pasta that feels both indulgent and light.

Meatloaf

$18

Texas beef meatloaf with sweet chili glaze and mashed potatoes. Rich, tender, and glazed to perfection classic comfort with a Texas twist.

Coopers Alley Chicken Fried Steak

$22

Texas beef, green chili cream gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered toast. Golden, crunchy, and smothered the kind of CFS that makes Texans proud.

sides

Seasonal Veg

Rotating selection like braised collards, fried Brussels, glazed carrots. Fresh, flavorful, and ever-changing with the season.

Queso Mac N Cheese

Tons of cheese, chilis, potato chip crust. (Add chicken, shrimp, or crab) Creamy, spicy, crunchy an all-out mac attack.

French Fries

Crispy fries cooked in beef tallow. Ultra-crispy and full of flavor next-level fries.

Mashed Potatoes

Butter and more butter, with or without gravy. Whipped, silky, and wildly comforting.

STREET CORN

Creamy corn with cotija, mayo, and green onion. Street corn in a cup rich, tangy, and irresistible.

Dirty Rice

A classic Louisiana staple. Savory, soulful, and perfect with anything Cajun or blackened.

dessert

Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

$12

Thick cheesecake with crushed cereal and ice cream sauce. Colorful, nostalgic, and ridiculously fun.

Chocolate Ooy Gooey Butter Cake

$11

Served warm with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. Rich, molten, and decadent a chocolate lover’s must.

Passion Fruit Pie

$10

Tart custard, graham crust, whipped cream, berry sauce. Bright, tropical, and beautifully balanced.

kiddos

Homemade Fish Sticks

$10

Spaghetti & Meatballs

$10

Soft Chicken Tacos

$10

Junior Cheeseburger

$10

Beef or Chicken Quesadilla

$10

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