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SALT
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(1,404)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•4.9(279)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.
Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(633)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.Toloa Rooftop
Price: Moderate•Mexican / Southwestern•4.4(65)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.
Katz 21 Steak and Spirits
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(1,021)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.La Doble M Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(46)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.
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(2,578)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•4.7(351)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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- CCorinaCorpus Christi / McAllen •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoServer didn’t return to our table. After tending to an other table. I had to  complain to the manager and he assigned another server. I was very disappointed because we had brought new customers to show off the beautiful restaurant . Manager has always been very attentive to all of us. Thank you for that.More infoAmbraPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• McAllen•4.7
- KKarlaMonterrey •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoExcellent food and customer service! We enjoyed!More infoPalominos - McAllenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• McAllen•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 2, 2025I hosted a lunch meeting here. My out-of-town guests really enjoyed the meal. It was not too busy; so we were able to enjoy the conversation. It was a great experience overall.More infoDos Olivos Market- HarlingenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Harlingen•4.7
- HHerman1 review5.0Dined on Jul 2, 2025An enjoyable experience that needs to be shared with someone. Strongly suggest a reservation for an optimal experience.More infoFelicePrice: Moderate• Italian• Weslaco•4.7
- KKimberlyCorpus Christi / McAllen •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 1, 2025Great service and experience. Had a great time for coworkers Birthday.More infoMousaiPrice: Expensive• Asian• Edinburg•4.4
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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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