Welcome to Brownsville, Texas!
Food scene
A local hot spot so arrive early and call ahead for reservations if possible. Brick oven pizza made to order. An impressive wine and craft beer selection. The best part? It's located in Downtown Brownsville next to Market Square.
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Dodici Pizza + Wine
1200 E Adams StA local hot spot so arrive early and call ahead for reservations if possible. Brick oven pizza made to order. An impressive wine and craft beer selection. The best part? It's located in Downtown Brownsville next to Market Square.
Located in downtown Brownsville next to Market Square.
Lots of classic deli options but try the Poblano Chicken!
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Main Street Deli
1157 E Washington StLocated in downtown Brownsville next to Market Square.
Lots of classic deli options but try the Poblano Chicken!
Sushi Bento
755 International BlvdLocated inside the Brownsville Bus Terminal, a great take out option.
1848 BBQ
5 Avalon DrHands down the best barbeque in Brownsville.
Order the moist brisket with sides. So good!
The most famous taqueria in Brownsville. Stays open until 2am for your after party fix. Try the famous bistek tacos.
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Taqueria Ultimo Taco
938 North ExpyThe most famous taqueria in Brownsville. Stays open until 2am for your after party fix. Try the famous bistek tacos.
Located in Downtown Brownsville in a renovated but preserved building. Craft cocktails and great food. Call ahead for reservations.
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Terras Urban Mexican Kitchen
1212 E Washington StLocated in Downtown Brownsville in a renovated but preserved building. Craft cocktails and great food. Call ahead for reservations.
Bocata offers pre-packaged salads for quick pick-up.
They also have THE best carrot cake. It's a must try!
Bocata
Bocata offers pre-packaged salads for quick pick-up.
They also have THE best carrot cake. It's a must try!
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee! A local hangout and a place to tune up your bike. Next door to the Brownsville Farmers Market.
7th and Park
1554 E 7th StCoffee, Coffee, Coffee! A local hangout and a place to tune up your bike. Next door to the Brownsville Farmers Market.
This is a Brownsville staple. Do not miss.
Order the nachos deluxe.
You’re welcome.
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Vermillion Restaurant and Watering Hole
115 Paredes Line RdThis is a Brownsville staple. Do not miss.
Order the nachos deluxe.
You’re welcome.
Craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Brownsville.
James Beard 2023 finalist for Best Bar Service!
Must be 21 to enter.
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Las Ramblas at Market Square
1101 E Washington StCraft cocktails in the heart of downtown Brownsville.
James Beard 2023 finalist for Best Bar Service!
Must be 21 to enter.
The Rio Grande Valley’s first vineyard!
Enjoy a flight of their wines with an oven baked pizza. Yum!
Bonita Flats | Farm & Vineyard
The Rio Grande Valley’s first vineyard!
Enjoy a flight of their wines with an oven baked pizza. Yum!
Pick up a pound of barbacoa Sunday morning for your crew.
It’s a Mexican-American tradition.
La Barra Del Taco
Pick up a pound of barbacoa Sunday morning for your crew.
It’s a Mexican-American tradition.
JOLIE PETITE
Nice brunch spot located in historic downtown Brownsville.
Charming French American restaurant in historic downtown Brownsville. The menu options are amazing and the space will transport you to a cafe in Paris. Reservations recommended.
Le Rêve French-American Restaurant
Charming French American restaurant in historic downtown Brownsville. The menu options are amazing and the space will transport you to a cafe in Paris. Reservations recommended.
Great breakfast or brunch option. Full bar for early evening dining. If you go for brunch, call ahead. Always very busy!
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Lola's Bistro
1335 Palm BlvdGreat breakfast or brunch option. Full bar for early evening dining. If you go for brunch, call ahead. Always very busy!
Our very own Tapas bar in Brownsville! The menu items are delicious with plenty of wines to choose from. Downtown.
Boqueron Tapas + Wine
Our very own Tapas bar in Brownsville! The menu items are delicious with plenty of wines to choose from. Downtown.
Self-pour tap room. 30 taps with a wide variety of beer, wine and seltzers. Upscale bar food with brunch available. Catch your favorite team's game here.
Malachela
Self-pour tap room. 30 taps with a wide variety of beer, wine and seltzers. Upscale bar food with brunch available. Catch your favorite team's game here.
Sightseeing
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
52448-, 54298 Boca Chica BlvdIf you are traveling with kids, this is a must see. Give yourself at least 2-3 hours to enjoy. Truly a Brownsville gem.
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Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StIf you are traveling with kids, this is a must see. Give yourself at least 2-3 hours to enjoy. Truly a Brownsville gem.
Shopping
Curio 409
Coffee shop with curated shopping options.
Located in Downtown Brownsville.
Opens every Saturday morning at 8am. Located next to the Gladys Porter Zoo. Live music, fresh food and plenty of shopping.
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Brownsville Farmers Market
1534 E 6th StOpens every Saturday morning at 8am. Located next to the Gladys Porter Zoo. Live music, fresh food and plenty of shopping.
Brownsville's very own bookstore!
It's located in the downtown district.
Check for book club readings and events.
Búho
Brownsville's very own bookstore!
It's located in the downtown district.
Check for book club readings and events.