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

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Corpus Christi / McAllen? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SALT

4.9

4.9 (1388)

$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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Christopher

Dined 2 days ago

Great dining experience. Food was amazing and the service was impeccable. 5 stars

Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.9

4.9 (241)

$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.

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NanetteVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic tapas and great view of the water. Super fresh seafood and amazing flavors. Wait staff was friendly and fun. What an unexpected, amazing find in Rockport, Texas!

The Republic of the Rio Grande

4.8

4.8 (163)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

A sumptuous, indoor-outdoor bar & grill serving Southwest menu, including steaks & pizza.

At the Republic of the Rio Grande, our attention to detail and the way we present a platter tells you that dining here is going to be special, no matter the occasion. We strive to create a sumptuous and exciting dining experience for all of our guests

Disclaimer: For Friday and Saturday reservations please call the restaurant directly. We recommend giving us up to a 24 hour notice if you would like to book with us due to possible low availability.

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BrianVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Lenny, my waiter, was fantastic. Made some awesome suggestions and made the experience of dining alone that much better. Food was great, try the tuna ceviche!

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8

4.8 (768)

$30 and under

Seafood

Port Aransas

About the restaurant

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

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OpenTable Diner

Dined today

Best hush puppies ever. Delicious food and good bar drinks.

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La Doble M Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (40)

$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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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Incredible food and excellent service. Our waitress Alexandra went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience.

house. wine. & bistro.

4.6

4.6 (508)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

McAllen

About the restaurant

house. wine. & bistro. offers a boutique wine bar & New American Bistro dining experience featuring over 100 wines, craft beers and a diverse menu of locally sourced ingredients.

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Allen

Dined 7 days ago

You won't be disappointed with great selection of food and drinks!

Dokyo Dauntaun

4.6

4.6 (300)

$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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Lorraine

Dined 7 days ago

Friday reservations for 4 at 5pm. We basically opened the place, pretty much first ones there, had our choice of seating so was great! Atmosphere chill, music in background was nice. Service overall was quick and consistant. All the servers were friendly as well as informative and helpful! Food, excellent. I ordered the Chicken Yakosabi noodles and loved it along with the spring rolls. We were there for Happy Hour and us ladies loved the Geisha Martini(along with it's "theatrics"!) And the guys enjoyed the beer on tap. Crispy chicken noodles plate, Philadelphia roll, dumplings, crab maki tempura roll were ALL DELICIOUS!! Have been here a handful of times and have not ever been disappointed in any fashion.

Ambra

4.6

4.6 (315)

$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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Jose

Dined on 12 Mar 2025

This is my first time here and I love it!! I have heard a lot of good things about this place but I can say the service is amazing as soon as you walk in the hostess are very kind and I definitely recommend the grilled lamb lollipops. My server was very knowledgeable and polite!! Definitely coming back and recommending it to all of my friends!!

BOND Cocktail Lounge

4.5

4.5 (27)

$31 to $50

Lounge

McAllen

About the restaurant

At Bond Cocktail Lounge, our focus is on delivering an elevated experience where every detail matters. From our expertly crafted cocktails to our thoughtfully curated dishes, we aim to blend innovation with timeless elegance. Our menu highlights fresh, premium ingredients and global influences, while our bar program is designed to push the boundaries of mixology. Whether you’re joining us for a refined evening or a social gathering, Bond is dedicated to creating a space where exceptional flavors and impeccable service come together.

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Rae

Dined on 23 Feb 2025

Tara is on point in setting up a great experience for date night. She’s an excellent GM. Maria is fantastic and did an excellent job taking care of us. Thank you.

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Toloa Rooftop

4.0

4 (63)

$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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

Great food and drinks, service wonderful, very expensive though!

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