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    Emilia's Restaurant

    53 Reviews
    #9 of 328 Restaurants in Brownsville}
    $Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly
    605 W Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520-6315
    +1 956-504-9899
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    Overview
    4.0
    53 reviews
    • Excellent57%
    • Very good24%
    • Average9%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible3%
    Travellers talk about
    “chips and salsa” (6 reviews)
    “flan” (4 reviews)
    “soup” (6 reviews)
    Open Now
    10:00 - 23:00All hours
    CUISINES
    Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly
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    LOCATION
    605 W Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520-6315
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    Reviews (53)
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    1 - 10 of 48 reviews

    Reviewed 4 August 2017 via mobile
    Real-Mex

    I was with the group of North Texas this mentioned in the previous review. The meal was so good I came back, with just my wife. We love Tex-Mex and this is a wonderful place to get real Mexican cooking. I had carne guisada and...More

    Thank Craig R
    Reviewed 21 July 2017 via mobile
    Great food for a great price!

    We took a group of north Texas teens to Emilia's. It was an awesome, budget-friendly meal of real Mexican food. The lunch specials came with soup and a dessert! Some of the kids were unsure about what to order and the waitress was happy to...More

    Thank Katharine B
    Reviewed 8 July 2017 via mobile
    Solid Mexican Joint

    Our family from Brownsville took us here while we were visiting on vacation. Prices are very reasonable. We were a party of around of twelve or so and service was good. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, it was huge and tasty. Desert is even included...More

    Thank Aerowing
    Reviewed 21 June 2017 via mobile
    Nice solid Mexican Restaurant

    This is a solid, typical, Mexican restaurant. All the standards; tacos, enchiladas, carne guisada, entometadas, etc. A really good lunch breakfast/lunch spot.

    Thank Eddy H
    Reviewed 11 April 2017 via mobile
    Quick lunch as often as I can

    It is always good to come to Emilias. Weekend breakfast or weekday lunch. For me uhh s close you can get to comfort food as it can get. Service is always top notch. Several real Mexican dishes (what mom would cook) Does not matter if...More

    Thank Elhomero
    Reviewed 15 February 2017 via mobile
    Great food and atmosphere

    Terrific Mexican food served in a friendly family restaurant. Can't wait to return. Loved the unexpected pineapple cake.

    Thank Lynn S
    Reviewed 2 February 2017
    Lovely place with authentic Mexican food.

    We stopped in here for lunch one day and were definitely not disappointed. We had the special of the day which came with fideo soup, chips and salsa, our entree, our drink and dessert! All for $5.99 each! Plus they had live entertainment. During lunch!!...More

    Thank sjl330
    Reviewed 2 January 2017 via mobile
    Great food in Brownsville

    I came across this restaurant while on a motorcycle trip going through Brownsville. I ate lunch and it was wonderful. Chips and salsa were really good along with the main course. I had Diablo Shrimp with rice, really enjoyed it. Service was excellent and I...More

    Thank BDS62
    Reviewed 15 November 2016 via mobile
    After work dinner

    This place is absolutely the best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. The dinner was so good. The waiter was right on point. Had a Mexican coke and fajitas. Also you get soup and a bean soup also. You get flan for desert. Omg...More

    Thank Robert T
    Reviewed 19 October 2016
    Breakfast

    I like this place for breakfast, not too expensive and you get a pretty good meal. Has several locations.

    Thank Terry Q
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Monday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Wednesday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Thursday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Friday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 23:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 605 W Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520-6315
    • Location: United States  >  Texas (TX)  >  Texas Gulf Coast  >  Brownsville
    • Phone Number: +1 956-504-9899
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