Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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

SALT

4.9

4.9 (1396)

$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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LindaVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Salt is always a great experience...my daughter wanted to go there for her birthday and as always, it was fun and an overall great night!

house. wine. & bistro.

4.8

4.8 (505)

$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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M Larry

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Perfect place to celebrate my parent’s 70th wedding anniversary!

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.

Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.8

4.8 (268)

$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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JulieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Four of us, all over 65, had a great time! Table, service, food, ambience … all perfect! We shared calamari, ceviche, snapper bites, triple tail, goat cheese with sauce and bread, chocolate tort and sopapilla cheesecake. Everything was fabulous. Good wine selection too.

Noble Steak and Oyster

4.8

4.8 (25)

$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 3 days ago

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!!

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!!!

Felice

4.6

4.6 (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.

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Carlos

Dined on May 18, 2025

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.

Moon Restaurant Mixology

4.5

4.5 (31)

$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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ShashiVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Great ambience, foods was exceptional. Loved the experience

Mousai

4.2

4.2 (28)

$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

Tabū Bistro Lounge

4.1

4.1 (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

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