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

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best value 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Felice

4.5

4.5 (28)

$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.

Top review

Carlos

Dined 4 days ago

Last night’s dinner was a true delight, full of comforting flavors and satisfying dishes. We started with crispy provolone—golden and gooey, with just the right crunch—followed by a fresh crisp Caesar salad. The main course was classic Chicken Parm, tender and savory under a blanket of rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. A Margherita pizza brought fresh basil, mozzarella, and tomato together in perfect balance. To finish, we cooled off with a refreshing strawberry sorbet, sweet and light—a perfect end to a delicious meal.

The Republic of the Rio Grande

4.8

4.8 (164)

$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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Richard

Dined on May 8, 2025

Excellent service and the food quality (steak) was cooked to perfection. The whole experience was very good!

Dodici Pizza and Wine

4.8

4.8 (278)

$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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Rahman

Dined on Mar 16, 2025

Lovely dining experience in downtown Brownsville! Delicious meatballs. Amazing pizza flavors. Nice wines by the glass. And the gluten free crust was better than most. Definitely a treat!

Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (307)

$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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CarmenVIP

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Our server, Misael was right on top of everything!!! Gave a great recommendation to my sister(her first time visit) that she really enjoyed!!!! Food is consistently delicious!!!

SALT

4.9

4.9 (1393)

$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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Sublany

Dined on May 1, 2025

Everything was absolutely delicious and amazing!!!

Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.8

4.8 (264)

$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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Micki

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, our waitress was awesome. Will go back. Best bread pudding ever!

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.7

4.7 (623)

$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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Diana

Dined 6 days ago

As always, our favorite place to go for special occasions did not disappoint. Their Filet Oscar was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Everything.

Dokyo Dauntaun

4.7

4.7 (302)

$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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KaraVIP

Dined on May 9, 2025

Awesome find in Corpus Christi!! We were pleasantly surprised by the awesome sushi and great drinks at this establishment. The service was impeccable! Great vibe!!! Highly recommend!!!

Il Forno a Legna

4.5

4.5 (443)

$30 and under

Italian

McAllen

About the restaurant

Since 2016, our chefs have used the finest ingredients available to recreate heirloom Italian recipes. We're inspired by the Italian way of life and the importance of sharing meals with loved ones. Il Forno a Legna is our love letter to Italian tradition, and our gift to the Rio Grande Valley. Bring a few friends and remember, a tavola non si invecchia.

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Aide

Dined on May 12, 2025

Booked a business dinner and was given a quiet section away from the main patrons. The service and food were phenomenal. We were able to conduct our business and felt at ease being able to openly discuss our topics without any interruptions. I have eaten here several times with family and friends, this place never disappoints.

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8

4.8 (799)

$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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Don

Dined on May 12, 2025

Food was amazing. Good size portions. Service was also great