Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated June 05, 2025

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

Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.8

4.8 (277)

$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

ScottVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Baby back rib special was way too much for one person and ribs were overcooked and dry. Gumbo had too much sausage but is usually much better with some seafood. not your usual gumbo. Rest of the food to our table was excellent. It is a great place to go and stick with the regular menu. All desserts are wonderful.

SALT

4.8

4.8 (1403)

$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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Irene

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Service was friendly and fast. Drinks were very good. Food quality was great and delicious.

Dodici Pizza and Wine

4.9

4.9 (279)

$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.

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Michelle

Dined on May 30, 2025

I had an excellent experience with my family; the food, service and ambiance was amazing. I always look forward to eating at my favorite restaurant in Brownsville!

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8

4.8 (830)

$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

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Shrimp and Grits is the most savory meal! Great service, fabulous food, and chocolate cake to go! Amazing! Highly recommend Tortuga’s!!!❤️

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house. wine. & bistro.

4.8

4.8 (506)

$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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Stuart

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Great dinner! I sat at the small,3 chair bar and the bartender Celeste made a great old fashion and gave some great suggestion on the menu. I had the escargot to start...delicious and lots of garlic. I ordered the lamb lollipops medium rare at Celeste's suggestion. Excellent and cooked perfectly. I will return for more escargot and to try other things on the menu.

La Doble M Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (46)

$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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VicenteVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

Food was good but in my opinion overpriced. The service was really good. Friendly and very attentive staff.

Katz 21 Steak and Spirits

4.7

4.7 (1021)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, the city’s finest Prime Steakhouse, is relocated on the South side of Corpus Christi and is setting the standard for the premier fine dining experience. Specializing in wet-aged prime beef and fresh seafood that is sourced daily, Katz 21 also offers an award winning wine list that is sure to please every palate. Three elegant private dining rooms, perfect for all occasions, can accommodate from 10 to 150 guests. Whether you are having a cocktail or glass of wine before dinner, or enjoying the best in live entertainment after your meal, Club 21 is one of Corpus' liveliest bars.

Top review

Dined 7 days ago

The seafood was excellent. We were more impressed with the seafood.

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.8

4.8 (631)

$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.

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Anabel

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Santa Fe is always delicious and the service is second to none. I recommend to everyone always.

Ambra

4.8

4.8 (349)

$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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Rick

Dined 7 days ago

No hassle on reservation, quickly sat down, It does feel distant though if seating across, but we sit next to each other anyways. Food was delicious, normally I get stakes everywhere so decided to change it up, was not disappointed on my meal selection, nor was she on her chicken plate. Guava cake was on point at the very end after being suggested by Sergio our waiter. Food presentation, service, atmosphere, music on point. Will definitely come back.

BOND Cocktail Lounge

4.7

4.7 (37)

$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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Joshua

Dined 7 days ago

Service and ambiance is always superb here. Maria, Miguel, and the DJ were awesome.

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