Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated 05 April 2025

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Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.9

4.9 (257)

$50 and over

Seafood

Rockport

About the restaurant

Located off the water in Rockport, TX, Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas brings you the freshest seafood sourced locally with various delicious tapas to choose from. Enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront from our 2nd story, chic and cozy dining area while enjoying fine latin-infused cuisine made fresh daily.

Top review

JoanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This restaurant was recommended to us and it did not disappoint! As tapas selections go, the menu was well balanced and serving sizes were perfect for sharing. The specialty cocktail menu was very creative and the drinks we ordered were delicious. We also enjoyed a couple of the house specialties, and the soup of the day, which was one of the hits of the meal, so much so that we ordered a second cup! Last, I want to say thanks to Seth, who took excellent care of us, and had a very good command of the menu, and struck a good balance between attentive and conversational. In all, five stars! Well done!

SALT

4.8

4.8 (1391)

$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!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

10/10 recommend. I reserved a table for my husband's birthday, and they did not disappoint. The staff made the experience special.

Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (303)

$30 and under

Japanese

McAllen

About the restaurant

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.

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Paulino

Dined 1 day ago

Had a great time, Misael was amazing. He was always there at the right time for anything we needed. The food was better than what I expected. Definitely would recommend Mikhuna.

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La Doble M Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (43)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

McAllen

About the restaurant

Un restaurante de alta cocina en la cual nuestro menú, inspirado en la exquisita gastronomía del norte de México, conjunto a un servicio excepcional distinguen este concepto.
Esta propuesta culinaria combina nuestra cocina de brasa, los cuales ingredientes y texturas dan una experiencia memorable al paladar, con un fondo donde la música y decoración se entrelazan para crear el mejor ambiente al cliente.

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Ana

Dined on 25 Mar 2025

Excelent restaurant, the weitress, the hostess, all envoirentment, and the food excelent!!! I love this experience at your place!

Dokyo Dauntaun

4.6

4.6 (301)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

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

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Rene

Dined on 27 Mar 2025

Always love the cocktails and the ambience the most. Wish you had tempura boxes though.

Ambra

4.6

4.6 (330)

$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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LawrenceVIP

Dined on 9 Apr 2025

Fantastic experience. Only problem was the music was too loud. We struggled hearing each other.

Felice

4.5

4.5 (26)

$30 and under

Italian

Weslaco

About the restaurant

Felice is the newest concept from the Garcia Brothers in the heart of Downtown Weslaco. From the family that brought you Teddy’s Barbecue. Traditional handmade pastas, creative pizzas, and delectable desserts make up our menu.

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Michael

Dined on 13 Mar 2025

Great new place. The flavors were awesome. Just recommend cooking the gnocchi a bit longer.

Texas de Brazil - Mcallen

4.4

4.4 (967)

$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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Miriam

Dined on 12 Apr 2025

Always have an amazing environment, food and staff. Everyone is so pleasant and helpful.

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Moon Restaurant Mixology

4.3

4.3 (25)

$50 and over

Global, International

McAllen

About the restaurant

Discover a World of Flavor: Fine Dining Awaits. Get ready to go to the Moon and dine amongst the Stars!

WE ACCEPT WALK INS!

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Melanie

Dined on 12 Apr 2025

Our waiter was attentive and helpful, and the food was delicious.

Tabū Bistro Lounge

4.0

4 (20)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

McAllen

About the restaurant

Simplicity in Mediterranean cuisine is the ultimate sophistication Tabū Bistro Lounge embraces as a lifestyle. The fresh and original ingredients are prepared in an extraordinary way, focusing on their purity, authenticity and the reinterpretation of the most iconic Mediterranean recipes. Our restaurant explores the possibilities of its environment while preserving its essence to offer a fresh and sophisticated proposal.

Enjoy its bohemian and elegant decor, live Happenings, as well as signature cocktails with original recipes and natural infusions. Tabū Bistro Lounge is the ideal place to soak in the great moments and the simplicity of life in style. Any reason is good enough for a unique Multisensory Experience at Tabū Bistro Lounge.

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Angel

Dined on 14 Mar 2025

Everything excellent service, food one more time about my expectation 👌

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