Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Dodici Pizza and Wine

5.0

5 (265)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Brownsville

About the restaurant

Dodici Pizza + Wine serves delicious brick oven pizzas with a spectacular wine list to pair.
Neapolitan pizza, vegan and gluten free options. Garden patio seating.

Top review

Amanda

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent ambience and food. An excellent place to gather with friends. I highly recommend the patio.

SALT

4.9

4.9 (1356)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

McAllen

About the restaurant

SALT-New American Table, brought to you by the owners of McAllen’s house.wine & bistro. and Salomé on Main, Chef Larry Delgado and his lovely wife Jessica Delgado. The chef driven menu features local, organic and sustainable products, and a full service bar that boast beautiful, boutique wines, craft beers, and high end spirits!

Top review

Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Bit of a wait even with a reservation, but service, and food were exceptional! Also appreciated the history on the restaurant and the managers checking in on us. The team I brought wanted to return again the following day. Great food!

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Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8

4.8 (733)

$30 and under

Seafood

Port Aransas

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas

Top review

dee

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Our first time to Tortuga’s and what a delicious experience. The staff were very pleasant; Laura, our server, was a delight. The charbroiled red snapper and southern fried shrimp entrees= delicious. The Tortuga Cake and Chocolate Explosion= delicious. This will be a regular stop on our beach getaways.

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Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.7

4.7 (600)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Santa Fe's Steakhouse & Cantina is famous for it's award winning steaks, fine wine & handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on the Orange Roughy, a favorite. High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights.

Top review

ROBERTVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will be back.

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Popular dish

New York Strip

Landry's Seafood House - Corpus Christi

4.7

4.7 (1026)

$30 and under

Seafood

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

As the home to some of the Gulf Coast's most beautiful beaches and unique landmarks, Corpus Christi is the ideal location for Landry's Seafood House. From Landry's picturesque location, an actual boat docked in the harbor, diners enjoy beautiful waterfront views, fresh Gulf seafood, succulent steaks and the sweetest desserts. Guests also enjoy seasonal live music on our deck which offers a limited menu and waterfront bar.

Top review

Alex

Dined 3 days ago

Great location and food was fresh. The atmosphere was great for large and small parties. Great staff and was super happy to see management being part of a team player mentality as they were not afraid to help instead of pointing which demonstrates why their employees went above and beyond.

Ambra

4.7

4.7 (273)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.

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Eddie

Dined 2 days ago

This place is super nice. Modern decor with great ambiance. This was my 3rd time there and they provided a consistent level of service. Appetizers were top notch and steaks were perfectly cooked. I will be back again.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Early Dinner Experience

Experience

New Year's Eve Golden Midnight Experience

Texas de Brazil - Mcallen

4.6

4.6 (937)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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LeeRoy

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

The ambience and service was perfect. The food wasn't fantastic and in my honest opinion it felt that the choices they had were rather few for the hefty price they charge.

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4.4

4.4 (283)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

Industrial-style destination dishing up sushi, bento boxes & craft cocktails, plus a take-out option.

Top review

Zerique

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Mel was our server and she was outstanding, always refilled our cups, recommended great apps and meals!

Palominos - McAllen

4.4

4.4 (35)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Palominos Restaurant expands to the United States with the opening of its new location in McAllen, Texas. Recognized as one of the best steakhouses offering fine Sonoran-style steaks in Mexico, Palominos boasts over 50 years of experience and 11 locations in Mexico. We have become known for the unparalleled quality of our steaks and an exceptional dining atmosphere.

Our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a family meal, host private events, celebrate birthdays, or hold important business meetings. We offer various seating options, including indoor tables, an outdoor terrace, and private rooms.

Among our house specialties are the Black Onyx, Rib Eye Aguachile, and our iconic Filete a la Bacanora. Plus, our extensive drink menu and welcoming ambiance will make your visit a truly unforgettable experience.

You can also find us in Mexico at our locations in Hermosillo, Mexicali, Tijuana, Chihuahua, Culiacán, Mexico City, and Guadalajara.

Top review

MichelleVIP

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Drinks, steak and dessert was amazing! Wonderful service and very delightful atmosphere! Great date night!

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Experience

Lunch Menu

Toloa Rooftop

4.3

4.3 (57)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

McAllen

About the restaurant

Overlooking North McAllen, TOLOA's rooftop space acts as a studio for creating social experiences around food and drink. A list of seasonally curated cocktails act as an accessory to the open-air patio and lounge from sunset to late night. The food offered focuses on Modern Mexican eatery and is designed to either be shared, provide a small bite, or be ordered as a multi-course dinner. TOLOA is a new way to indulge and be social.

Top review

Dan

Dined on Oct 13, 2024

Food was ok. Steak was very chewy and very small lobster/shrimp on what easily seen as a hot dog bun.

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