Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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

4.9

4.9 (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.

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ScottVIP

Dined 3 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.

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.

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 4 days ago

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

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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Vicente

Dined on May 26, 2025

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

Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (308)

$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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SylviaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Want a great date night. Here is your spot. Food is always fantastic. Ambiance is on point. Cocktails are delicious. We love going once a week.

Tabū Bistro Lounge

4.7

4.7 (22)

$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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Cruz

Dined on May 10, 2025

The music was a little to loud it wasn’t crazy loud but besides that food was amazing beautifully put on the plate I recommend the octopus with bone marrow and wagyu

Felice

4.7

4.7 (29)

$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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Deedee

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

The food is incredible!! Love this new local find.

Noble Steak and Oyster

4.7

4.7 (28)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Laredo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Noble Steak & Oyster Bar, Laredo’s newest destination for refined dining and elevated hospitality. Led by owner Nelson Eguia, Noble brings a fresh and modern approach to the classic steakhouse, featuring prime cuts, fresh East coast oysters, wood-fired specialties, and globally inspired flavors.

Located at 3402 E Del Mar Blvd, Suite 100, our beautifully designed space offers a warm, upscale atmosphere perfect for intimate dinners, celebrations, and business dinners.

From expertly crafted cocktails at the bar to our exclusive locker program for wine and spirits, every detail at Noble is curated to create a memorable experience.

Join us soon and discover where tradition meets innovation — only at Noble.

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Esteban

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

The food was utterly amazing! The bread, mushroom risotto, and crab cakes were wonderful appetizers. The brazed short rib with butter mashed potatoes & sauteed mushrooms and the New York strip with duck fat & black truffle potatoes were excellent. It was truly an amazing dinner. We will be back soon!!

Moon Restaurant Mixology

4.6

4.6 (32)

$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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Cyndy

Dined 3 days ago

Not only were the food and drinks delicious, but the service was excellent as well and the whole place was decorated so beautifully. 12/10 would highly recommend. :)

Mousai

4.3

4.3 (29)

$31 to $50

Asian

Edinburg

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mousai - Asian Contemporary Cuisine. We look forward to seeing you.

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Pamela

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

It was interesting,the gyozas werent that good they were okay, the teriyaki salmon that was really good