Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grill lights up the Brownsville nightlife. Part of a strip mall, the beer selection (25 different beers on tap) is outstanding and the music, which is often live, is rockin'. Beers on tap include favorites like Flat Tire, Killian's Irish Red, and Stella Artois. And like the name suggests, a few shenanigans go down from time to time.

The Argentinean Steakhouse La Pampa is adored by locals who are regular customers and thoroughly enjoyed by visitors to town. A welcoming atmosphere with great service and delectable steaks (a full menu is also available) makes La Pampa a lasting favorite. The ambiance comfortably accommodates business events, family dinners, and evenings with friends. Step in, sit down, relax and enjoy!

Find the flavors of home and fun with the whole family at Amber's Pancake House, serving three meals every day. An attentive and welcoming staff provides excellent service if you choose to dine in and quick attention for takeout orders. Fresh vegetables, juicy meats, and fluffy breads are the high quality ingredients that go into your breakfast (served all day), sandwich, soup, or salad. On weekends, a breakfast buffet is added to the mix... or heartier appetites at lunch or dinner can choose a steak, pork chops, or fried chicken. Find something delicious for everyone, and go home happy!

Serving up meats by the half pound with a special house-made "sause" for dipping, Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q is a meat market, gift store, and restaurant favorite. Baby back ribs or brisket, jalapeno sausage or pork loin, the dry-spiced and slow-cooked meats are perfectly complemented by their selection of traditional Southern side dishes (sample a jumbo smoked potato), desserts, and drinks. Sause and gift baskets are available for shipping anywhere in the United States.

Housed in a welcoming red building, the Vermillion serves good food at a reasonable price. The Vermillion started as a hamburger stand in the 1930s, and has since expanded into the home where it now serves customers. Good service and the no-nonsense food attracted President Jimmy Carter in 2004, a picture of which can be seen on the website. Takeout is available, and the menu includes specials every day of the week, or try the Chicken Fried Chicken Breast or a Broiled Fish Filet.

The White Sands Motel, Marina, and Restaurant has been owned and operated by the Marchan family since 1952. The restaurant, which has a lovely waterfront location, specializes in serving fresh seafood from Marchan family recipes in a casual environment. Special dishes include gumbo, caldo de marisco, oysters marchan, and several different kinds of ceviche. Call for hours.

This pirate-themed restaurant overlooks the Queen Isabella Causeway and Laguna Madre Bay. Moreover, the restaurant is located on a historically significant bluff which served as a military fort nearly 200 years ago. The restaurant is decorated in "pirate castle" style with nautical decor and pirate figures. The menu at Pirate's Landing is decidedly seafood-oriented, with everything from shrimp to mahi-mahi, but the restaurant does serve steak, chicken, turkey, and a good, old-fashioned 1/2 pound hamburger. After dinner, be sure to go for a stroll on the restaurant's pier, the longest fishing pier in Texas.

A casually elegant atmosphere accompanies the Mediterranean cuisine at Marcello's, with a menu offering fresh seafood and pasta dishes that are sure to please the whole family. Each meal is accompanied by breadsticks and pasta sauce, both made fresh daily. Impeccably polite waitstaff, light music, and pleasant, traditional decor help to assure an excellent experience every time you visit. Reservations are recommended at peak meal times and on holidays.

Alhambra Restaurant - Bar - Hookah Lounge offers a farm to table experience in Spanish, Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisines served in tapas style and in main dishes. With a combined concept of a restaurant, bar and hookah lounge, this is truly a unique destination with its exotic dishes and farm fresh delicacies. Enjoy the many flavors of the hookah and get carried away by the smoky aromas of various flavors.

House Wine stands out as a lovely gem in an unassuming neighborhood. With over 130 wines (offered by the glass, bottle or case), wine-lovers are bound to find something they like. The food menu is crafted to go with the wine; don't be shy to ask your server for recommendations!