Capellini Ristorante is home to authentic Italian flavors. This place is ideal for romantic dinners with soft music, wine and delicious food. Chef Antonio Mattarazzo celebrates the country's culinary heritage with a traditional menu of antipasti, risotto and pasta specialties. Some of their signature dishes include saltimbocca alla Romana, filetto al marsala and salmone dela casa. Pair your meal with a bottle from their exquisite wine collection. In addition, free WiFi is available to guests, and their happy hour is quite popular.

Since opening in 1983, Casa del Taco has been the standard for Mexican cuisine in the Rio Grande Valley. Delicious food, friendly service and a warm atmosphere can be credited to its high-profile clientele of Bill Clinton and Senator P. Kennedy. An array of authentic dishes feature on their menu of fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and more. Their signature cocktails and premium spirits make for great accompaniments to your meal. This restaurant also plays host to live music and private events and offers excellent catering services.

Join in the Mexican joie de vivre here at Jalapeno's Bar & Grill. Their authentic Tex-Mex menu features classic dishes like tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and burgers, that are well-priced. Complement these specialties with their signature cocktails and premium spirits. They host entertainment nights of dancing, live music and karaoke that are a big draw among locals. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that conjures up images of old-world Mexico.

A rustic ambiance, premium spirits and delicious food come together here at El Divino. Enjoy happy hour with a selection from fine cocktails, prepared from scratch with hand-squeezed juices and classic techniques. Small plates of tuna tartare, crab cakes and ceviche are followed by main course bestsellers of steak and seafood. Live entertainment nights keep this place bustling with energetic city crowd. It also makes a great party destination and accepts reservations for private events and social functions.

In McAllen, not many establishments come close to Costa Messa's Mexican fare. Their quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas and tortillas are unmatched in the city. Since 2002, this famous spot has been serving Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine and is favored by locals for its wholesome portions and mini-meals for children. Also, most occasions or events call upon their efficient catering services. The ever-increasing popularity of this place needs no further explanation.

Marchan's White Sands restaurant has been owned and operated by the Marchan family for decades. The restaurant, which has a lovely waterfront location, specializes in serving fresh seafood from Marchan family recipes in a casual environment. Their fish tacos, hamburgers, fajitas and shrimp salad are absolute favorites among regular diners. Call ahead for hours of operation.

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, one of the longest fishing piers in Texas.

Located right on the sand, Boomerang Billy's is all about fun and sun. Patrons lounge on its spacious deck, swigging beers and sipping cocktails. Beach volleyball courts are just steps away, with the surf just a ways beyond, so it's easy enough to get in a little activity now and then and then sidle right back up to the bar. Billy's even has its own outdoor shower too.

Although the Padre Island Brewing Company has a great selection of food, with a specialty in, of course, seafood, there is much more to the restaurant than food. As is suggested by the name, the Padre Island Brewing Company is best known for their large selection of beers as well as their homemade ales. The Crab Stuffed Flounder is highly recommended, as are all the beers.

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 bread-sticks 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.