Highest-rated seafood restaurants in McAllen by diners
Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.
While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.
Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in McAllen.
Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.
Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#26. Miha' Hotpot & Boba
- Rating: 2.7/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 3400 West Expy 83 Ste 730 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: bubble tea, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Dirty Al's Bayou Grill
- Rating: 2.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5712 North 10th St. Ste 400 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp
#24. China Express
- Rating: 3.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3724 Pecan Blvd. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: chinese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Shogun Japanese Steak House
- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2920 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: japanese, seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Surfing Crab - Nolana
- Rating: 3.1/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 421 East Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole, sandwiches
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#21. Bourbon Street Grill
- Rating: 3.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4800 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mariscos El Culichi
- Rating: 3.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 West Express Way 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood, mexican, sushi bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mr. Crabby's Seafood Kitchen And Bar
- Rating: 3.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 4401 West Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood
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#18. Hacienda Las Mariposas
- Rating: 3.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6117 North Ware Road McAllen, Texas
- Categories: venues & event spaces, seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Costa Messa Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5248 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: mexican, seafood, tex-mex
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Balsero Latín Kitchen & Seafood
- Rating: 3.6/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 110 North 16th St. Ste C McAllen, Texas
- Categories: latin american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. La Laguna Mariscos and Sushi
- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4313 West Expy 83 Ste 1 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: sushi bars, seafood, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ostioneria Michoacan
- Rating: 3.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5612 North 10th St. Ste 400 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. LA Crawfish
- Rating: 3.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: vietnamese, cajun/creole, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mambo Seafood
- Rating: 3.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4817 Expressway 83 Ste 100 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Jaiba Shrimp House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 South McColl Road McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Jaiba Mexican Seafood Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 West Nolana Ave. Ste O McAllen, Texas
- Categories: mexican, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Terco Seafood
- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Prime Steak & Seafood
- Rating: 3.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 3400 West Exp 83 Ste 140 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, new american
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#7. Palenque Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Costa Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 Expressway 83 Ste 1235 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Uno Cocina de Mar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 101 West Expy 83 Ste 280 & 290 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pausa Cocina De Autor
- Rating: 4.1/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 920 North Main St. Ste 100 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: salad, seafood, beer bar
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#3. Jumping Crab & Seafood & Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 5025 West Expy 83 Ste 100 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: seafood, sports bars, vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Krab kingz McAllen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 400 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: bars, seafood
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#1. The Patio on Guerra
- Rating: 4.4/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 116 South 17th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, american
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.
