Top Voted 2021 Valley Favorites
Thank you to the thousands of individuals who took the time to nominate and vote for their favorite locations across the Rio Grande Valley. Our 2021 Valley Favorites initiative aims to recognize and support amazing businesses in South Texas.
In addition to bragging rights, the top-voted locations per category will receive a special plaque sponsored by CM Creative Wear in Weslaco!
Below are this year's 2021 Valley Favorites and the top voted locations per category.
Congratulations!
BEST TAQUERIA
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - Don Birria Tacos Y Mas - Weslaco
#2 - La Curva Taqueria - San Juan
#3 - Tacos Pepe - McAllen & Pharr
#4 - Taqueria La Sultana - Alamo
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Various locations
#2 - Costa Messa Restaurant - McAllen
#3 - Las Vegas Cafe - Harlingen
#4 - Tower Burger - Alamo & McAllen
#5 - On the Grill Restaurant Bar & Grill - Pharr
BEST FOOD TRUCK
Top Voted Locations
#1 - Taqueria El 956 - McAllen
BEST BARBECUE
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - The Original Willie's BBQ
#3 - Teddy's Barbecue - Weslaco
#4 - Smoking Moon BBQ - Pharr & coming soon to McAllen
BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - Longhorn Steakhouse - McAllen & Weslaco
#2 - House Wine & Bistro - McAllen
#3 - SALT New American Table - McAllen
#4 - El Divino - McAllen
BEST RASPAS & SNACKS
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - Iced Cube Mexican Street Eats - Pharr, Edinburg, McAllen, Palmhurst
#2 - Crazy About Mangonadas - San Juan, Edinburg, Weslaco
#3 - Tropical Island - Pharr
#4 - La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar - Brownsville
#5 - La Heladita Paleteria y Neveria - Edinburg
BEST BAR
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - Suerte Bar & Grill - McAllen, Sharyland & Weslaco
#2 - The Yard - McAllen
#3 - SPI Cycle Pub - South Padre Island
#4 - The Quarter - McAllen
#5 - Sirs Martini Lounge - Harlingen
BEST COFFEE SHOP
Top 5 Voted Locations
#1 - MoonBeans Coffee - McAllen
#2 - Vintage Hot & Cold Brew - Weslaco
#3 - Reserva Coffee Roasters - McAllen
#4 - Vietnamese Tea Garden - McAllen
#5 - Reborn Cafe - McAllen
BEST DRIVE THRU
Top Voted Locations
#1 - La Palma Azul - Edinburg
#2 - Kans & Kegs - Pharr
#3 - Fara Fara Drive Thru - McAllen
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