Any person who decides to open a bbq place in Texas must be pretty bold…read more When we got out of the car, I could smell the smoke. It was promising but I've been fooled before. This was good barbecue. The bark on the brisket was consistent and peppery but not overwhelming. The rib meat didn't quite fall off the bone, but close to it. The turkey had a good Smokey flavor. I also got the charro beans and the jalapeño creamed corn. The corn was good but it was fabulous the next day! I don't think this is the best barbecue in Texas but it was pretty good barbecue and better than some of the supposedly famous places in other parts of the state. I also liked eating listening to praise and worship music! I'll almost certainly go back when I'm back in town.

To finish out the 2023 Texas Monthly New and Improved BBQ Joints list, I headed to the The Rio…read moreGrande Valley to explore the last three. Today I visited Vargas BBQ in Edinburg. I was the first customer to arrive and had the pleasure of talking to Nidia Vargas, the Boss Lady, and learning how the establishment developed over time and how they made it onto the Texas Monthly list. She was very personable and the dining area was comfortable. I ordered the Texas Trinity and was not disappointed. The brisket rub is Pitmaster Ram Vargas' special blend. It made a great addition to the perfectly smoked, tender brisket. The sausage reminded me of the Black's Lockhart sausage that I grew up with. It did not resemble store bought sausage either in flavor or texture. I would definitely order this meat again. The ribs had a savory sweet glaze. They were smoked well, meaty and tender. For the sides I had Nidia Vargas' signature creamy green spaghetti, charro beans, potato salad, and Mexican rice. The green spaghetti is pasta bathed in pureed jalapeños, poblanos, and cilantro. It started off with a mild heat which built up as I continued to eat it. It was a great complement to the delicious meats. The charro beans were probably some of the best beans I have had. The potato salad brought back pleasant memories of my mother-in-law's potato salad that, in my opinion, is second to none. The Mexican rice was well seasoned as well. Honestly, there wasn't a thing that I ordered that I would not try again. This joint gets an A+ in my books.

First time trying out this place. Love the decor with earthy vibes. The servers were knowledgeable…read moreof the menu, which was helpful with making a decision. I ordered a mock tail. The food had a nice presentation and it was delicious. I will defy go back.

All the food and drinks we ordered were unique and delicious. The staff was awesome! The restaurant…read moreis so cute. We will definitely be back when we visit Brownsville again.

Their seasonal drum ribs lunch special is awesome. Not to mention all you can eat. Their hush…read morepuppies are also really good.

Waited forever. They didn't have any drum. Out of dr pepper. The food was bland. The coleslaw was…read morewarm ugh. The avocado salad barely had any avocado. The ribeye was the thinnest steak i have ever had. Ordered medium rare and came out will done. Fried fish and shrimp had the smallest portions for $24! We won't be back unfortunately.

Open at 1030am. Must stop on our beach days. Go to order is…read morethe classic with shrimp, add mango and a jalapeño.

By far, the best ceviche on SPI, and all of South Texas for that matter! A hidden gem on the main…read moredrag in SPI... we talked to several "winter Texans" who had no idea it was there! They do now! We stopped by a couple of times during a recent SPI trip ... super fresh ingredients, ample portions, very reasonable cost. They can add as much heat as you want, jalapeño to scotch bonnet! Very tasty sauces too, we like the creamy jalapeño the best. Open most days... do yourself a favor, stop by! Highly recommend!