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Brownsville

Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville is a popular location for Mexican and American beach tourists. It is part of the Rio Grande Valley, a four-county region known for its abundance in citrus fruit production and Winter Texan population. The city features a combination of different climate regimes: Gulf Coast plains and the Great Plains. There is a lot to do in this city: historical museums, art galleries, beaches, birding locations and natural wildlife refuges. As Brownsville is a border town, its culture is predominantly Hispanic.

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22 places match

  1. Eat

    C&C Wings

    Very popular local restaurant known for its buffalo chips and unique wing flavors. Has several TVs set up for weekend sporting events. Local bands perform here on the weekends and also host celebrations.

    $3-8

  2. Eat

    Chopstix

    Asian restaurant that provides Japanese, Chinese and Mongolian meals. Serves sushi rolls, rice and is known for its noodles.

    $2.50-7.25

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    Cobbleheads

    Popular local restaurant known for its live music. Serves an array of meals from Philly-cheese steaks, salads, Mexican and custom-made meals from the region. It also has an outdoor patio next to a resaca. Perfect for night dinners.

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    Dirty Al's Seafood Market & Cajun Kitchen

    Popular bait-style restaurant serving seafood with a tropical atmosphere. Serves burgers and specializes in cajun-style meals. Originated from South Padre Island.

    $9-13

  5. Eat

    Gazpacho's Restaurant

    Elegant restaurant serving a variety of sandwiches from different Latin American and European flavors. Has a cozy atmosphere with fine dining.

  6. Eat

    Khan's Grill

    The only local Mongolian restaurant in the city. It has an open concept kitchen, where customers can watch their meals be prepared. Noodles, white rice and shrimp are the common plates served here.

  7. Eat

    La Pampa Argentine Steakhouse

    Steakhouse serving Argentine meals and winery. Very elegant setting with a rodeo-influenced decor. Provides big meals at expensive prices. Since the restaurant blends with its surroundings, look out for this place when driving.

    $7-45

  8. Eat

    Madeira Restaurant

    Upscale, romantic restaurant next to a resaca. Serves Argentine meals and seafood.

  9. Eat

    Marcelo's Tacos

    You don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy the tacos with rajas con queso, poblano chile strips slow-cooked in a savory cream sauce.

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    Mariscos De La Rosa

    Restaurant serving cocktails, seafood, wine and beer. It is in the outskirts of Brownsville, as one heads towards South Padre Island. The owners were based in Matamoros but ended up migrating to Brownsville after the city experienced violence regarding its drug war.

  11. Eat

    Mi Pueblito Restaurant

    Mexican restaurant serving margaritas, spirits and more. Has an elegant outdoor patio set up with TVs to watch sporting events.

  12. Eat

    Pitti's Ristorante Italian Village

    Modest eatery known for its extra large pizzas. Serves Mexican meals, pasta and calzones.

    Small: $7.99, Medium: $14.99, Mega: $26.99

  13. Eat

    Spanky's Burgers

    Inexpensive burger joint in a modern, hip setting. Serves custom made meals with such as grilled onions, jalapeños and tomatoes in their burgers. No website.

    $4-7

  14. Eat

    Sylvia's

    Stuffed to the gills with Dallas Cowboys memorabilia, Sylvia's is the perfect place for an RGV-style giant breakfast taco. Or perhaps machacado con huevo, scrambled egg with salt pork, a local specialty. Note to gluten-free eaters: their corn tortillas may be contaminated.

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    Taco El Compadre

    Famous for its bistek tacos and its fried-potato tacos dorados. Like many Rio Grande Valley restaurants, it serves delicious frijoles charro, beans with bacon, as an appetizer.

  16. Eat

    Taqueria Siberia

    Popular local eatery known for its unique tostadas. Also serves traditional Mexican meals. Has several locations around the city.

  17. Eat

    Terras Urban Mexican Kitchen

    Restaurant perfect for a date night. Features live music and is decorated with many art paintings, paying homage to the Hispanic culture.

  18. Eat

    The Oyster Bar

    Long-running seafood restaurant offering common seafood dishes. Two locations in the city.

  19. Eat

    The Vermillion Restaurant & Watering Hole

    Popular local restaurant known for its Tex-Mex meals. The place has operated since the 1930s.

  20. Eat

    Toscafino Restaurant

    Upscale wine bar with outdoor patio serving Italian dishes. Popular for a weekend hangout.

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    Vera's Backyard Bar-B-Que

    The James Beard Foundation recognizes Vera's as an "American Classic," a “locally owned restaurant that [has] timeless appeal and [is] beloved regionally.” It's the only restaurant in Texas allowed to operate a pit barbecue, in which it smokes whole cow heads (barbacoa de cabeza). Note the weekend-only, breakfast-and-lunch hours.

    Thu Fri 5:30 AM-2:30 PM, Sat Sun 5AM-2:30PM

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    Wing Barn

    Barn-style eatery serving burgers, wings and beer. Popular among locals. There are several locations around the city.