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SALT
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(1,391)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!Dodici Pizza and Wine
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(278)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.
Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.8(302)Our aim is to bring the flavors of Peru and nikkei to the Rio Grande Valley, while providing a culinary experience that can't be found anywhere else. When you dine at MIKHUNA, you can expect Peruvian flavors that are exotic yet balanced. On our menu, you'll find indigenous Peruvian recipes, Japanese-influenced nikkei plates, and modern flavors you might encounter today in the streets of Lima.Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.8(782)Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(2,547)The Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor of the Omni Bayfront Hotel, this multi-level restaurant offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi Bay. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood selections. We acquired the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world in the past four years. We obtained the 2014 Diners' Choice Award for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Restaurant of the Year from the HOSPIS Award in 2023. Stop by and experience our lounge, it is open daily at 5 PM. Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM Monday through Friday.Ambra
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(330)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.
Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(618)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.Il Forno a Legna
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(438)Since 2016, our chefs have used the finest ingredients available to recreate heirloom Italian recipes. We're inspired by the Italian way of life and the importance of sharing meals with loved ones. Il Forno a Legna is our love letter to Italian tradition, and our gift to the Rio Grande Valley. Bring a few friends and remember, a tavola non si invecchia.
Outdoor dining in Corpus Christi / McAllen
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- MManuelCorpus Christi / McAllen •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent, Food, music! Overall A++ would recommend!More infoPalominos - McAllenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• McAllen•4.5
- LLawrenceVIPHouston •12 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 9, 2025Fantastic experience. Only problem was the music was too loud. We struggled hearing each other.More infoAmbraPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• McAllen•4.6
- EEsterVIPNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 3, 2025This place is giving ! The service between all the employees is a 5 Star. Loved it . We had so much fun celebrating my Wife Bday ! The Restaurant Decor is exquisite .More infoMousaiPrice: Expensive• Asian• Edinburg•4.1
- MMelissaCorpus Christi / McAllen •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 25, 2025Ambience was great. Perfect for my business meeting. Food was good as well. Will be back.More infoDos Olivos Market- HarlingenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Harlingen•4.3
- MMichaelNew Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 13, 2025Great new place. The flavors were awesome. Just recommend cooking the gnocchi a bit longer.More infoFelicePrice: Moderate• Italian• Weslaco•4.5
Discover McAllen
McAllen is home to several restaurants that reflect the foodie renaissance of Corpus Christi. Here you will discover a wide range of tastes that begin with locally grown vegetables and fresh Gulf seafood. McAllen seafood restaurants feature lobster, oysters, shrimp, and market fish that are prepared fresh daily. Old-fashioned diners in the area serve American favorites like farm-to-table foods, down-home barbecue and made-from-scratch desserts in casual, family-friendly settings. Those looking for something spicier will enjoy the many vibrant and colorful eateries offering Tex-Mex favorites. These Southwestern cuisine restaurants serve dishes that incorporate the shredded cheese, beans, meats, and all the spices that comprise the Tex-Mex inventions of fajitas, burritos, and chimichangas.
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