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Highest-rated restaurants in Brownsville by diners

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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Brownsville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#23. Pho and Chinese

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2155 Ruben Torres Blvd. Ste 8 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. La Scala Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Palm Blvd. Ste 14B Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Calacas Tacos & Beer

- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 3340 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Ste C-201 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Toddle Inn Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1740 Central Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Louie's & Eric's New York Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3380 Ruben M Torres Blvd. Ste 107-108 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Mr Taco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1034 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. El Mesquite

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3302 Coffeeport Road Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. El Ultimo Taco Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 938 North Expy Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Mas Natural

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 Paredes Line Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Emilia's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 West Elizabeth St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Taqueria El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3995 Old Highway 77 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Emilia's Old House Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5182 Padre Island Hwy Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Dodici Pizza & Wine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 1200 East Adams St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Main Street Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1156 Market Square St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Wraps, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Chilmoli Mexican Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East Washington St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. 3 Marias

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3231 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Cocteleria El Amigo Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3955 Old Hwy 77 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Fish King Seafood Restaurant and Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5210 Padre Island Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Vera's Backyard Bar-B Que

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2404 Southmost Road Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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