Highest-rated Restaurants in Brownsville by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Brownsville by diners

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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#22. Spanky's Burgers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1355 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Calacas Tacos & Beer

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 3340 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Ste C-201 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 North Expressway 77 / 83 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. El Mesquite

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3302 Coffeeport Road Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Mas Natural

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 Paredes Line Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Ultimo Taco Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 938 North Expy Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Mariscos de La Rosa

- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7738 Padre Island Hwy Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Emilia's Old House Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5182 Padre Island Hwy Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Terras Urban Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1212 East Washington St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Mr Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1034 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Madeira

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 805 Media Luna Ste 800 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Taqueria El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3995 Old Highway 77 Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. La Troje Bar And Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3001 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Ste B Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Sports Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dodici Pizza & Wine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 1200 East Adams St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Rutledge Hamburger Stand

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1126 East Washington St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Emilia's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 West Elizabeth St. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. 3 Marias

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3231 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Brownsville, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp