Back-to-School With $750 in Prizes and New Hours Awaiting La Palmera Shoppers

Retailers ready for tax-free weekend; mall hours expanding

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (July 25, 2022) – School will soon be back in session and La Palmera is ready for shoppers with a special back-to-school scavenger hunt as well as the annual state sales tax holiday weekend Aug. 5–7.

To provide a little fun and financial boost, La Palmera is hosting a Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, Aug. 3, with a chance to win La Palmera Gift Cards and a prize package valued at up to $750. To participate, players should follow the Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt Facebook Event page where 11 clues will be posted at 6 p.m. on Aug. 3. leading players to stores and eateries with QR codes posted outside, each of which reveals a letter, which is part of a school-related phrase. The first contestant to solve all 11 clues and post the correct phrase and selfies from each location to the Facebook Event page wins a $100 La Palmera Gift Card; the second-place finisher will win a $50 La Palmera Gift Card with a $25 La Palmera Gift Card for third place. All three winners will then draw a locker combination from a bowl and whoever is able to open the school locker will win the prize package inside. (Locker not included.) Players can find more information at lapalmera.com or on the La Palmera Facebook Event page.

Those gift cards will come in handy for the annual Texas Sales Tax Holiday weekend, Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7, with tax-free shopping on a variety of items priced under $100, such as basic school supplies, backpacks, clothing and uniforms, shoes, and many accessories. Shoppers will also find special deals at many stores whose merchandise does not qualify for tax-free status. Mall hours will be 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday. Select La Palmera retailers will open early for the three-day event, a list of which will be found on the mall’s Facebook page.

La Palmera today announced regular operating hours will be 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Saturday as of Aug. 1 — opening one hour earlier — while Sunday hours will remain 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Earthbound Trading Company to Land at La Palmera

Construction to begin late 2022

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (July 15, 2022) – La Palmera today announced the addition of Earthbound Trading Company to the mall’s retail lineup.

Plans call for the new 3,242-square-foot store, the first in Corpus Christi, to be located adjacent to BoxLunch and Pretzelmaker.

Started in 1994 by Steve and Suzana Gordon as a rock and mineral shop, Earthbound Trading Company expanded into an ever-changing collection of unique finds, ranging from bohemian fashion and accessories for men and women to home décor and eclectic gifts, including a wide variety of crystals and stones, essential oils and diffusers, bath and spa items, unique jewelry, books, journals and more.

Construction is set to begin later this year.

La Palmera continues to be a prime location for new business in Corpus Christi, including JD Sports which opened in early May. Construction is also continuing on The Cheesecake Factory and Palenque Grill, both of which are located along the front of the mall, and Stir Fry 88 in the La Palmera Cafes food court. Taco Palenque is expected to begin construction soon on their new location near Firestone.

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La Palmera to Welcome The Cheesecake Factory

Construction now underway

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (February 7, 2022) – La Palmera today announced it has been selected as the Coastal Bend’s first location for The Cheesecake Factory®. 

With seating for 277, including climate-controlled patio dining, the approximately 8,400-square-foot restaurant will be located adjacent to LongHorn Steakhouse and La Palmera Cafes food court entrance. Construction is now underway with completion slated for winter 2022.

“Guests have been asking us to come to Corpus Christi for years and we are so pleased to be opening a restaurant at La Palmera,” said David Overton, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. “La Palmera is a wonderful property that attracts shoppers and diners from across the area, and we look forward to opening there.”

The footprint of the new restaurant will encompass much of the grassy lawn adjacent to LongHorn Steakhouse and a portion of the current food court entrance. Valet service will also be made available at the reconfigured entrance area.

“La Palmera has come back strong from the pandemic and the news continues to be good,” said Amanda Sanchez, general manager of La Palmera. “The Cheesecake Factory is one that our guests have been asking about for years, so it’s very exciting that we will soon be able to offer that as yet another unique dining option in this market. Coming right on the heels of opening the new Razzoo’s Cajun Café further emphasizes just how desirable this market and La Palmera are to national retail and dining chains as we continue to be a strong economic driver for the community.”

A favorite of many, The Cheesecake Factory is known for its extensive menu of more than 250 selections and generous portions. In addition to its signature entrees — handmade, in-house with fresh ingredients — and more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts, the restaurant also features SkinnyLicious® dishes with 590 calories or less, plus a Saturday and Sunday Brunch.