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LA BUSSOLA
3300 N. McColl Rd (956-661-1967).
Open Mon–Thur 11–10, Fri 11–11, Sat 5–11. Closed Sun.
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(From December 2008) Maps adorn the walls of this popular Italian-Argentinean spot. We like to start with the prosciutto and mozzarella. The kitchen did well by our rare grilled tuna, but we suggest you skip the bland spaghetti alla carbonara. Bar. |
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MAMA’S PIZZERIA
401 N. 10th (956-687-7492)
Open Mon–Fri 11–2 & 5–10, Sat 11–10. Closed Sun.
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(From September 2008) The place was oddly quiet on our visit (where was the music?), but the pizzas and other basic Italian dishes were exactly what we wanted, the waiters were friendly, and the tables were decked out in the usual red-and-white-checked tablecloths. That’s amore. Beer & wine (limited list). |
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PELICAN COVE
520 Ash Ave. (956-630-2478)
Open Mon–Sat 11–11, Sun 11–9.
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(From September 2009) What appears to be a boat run aground is actually a popular restaurant that specializes in seafood and Italian cuisine (the interior boasts a romantic feel, with paintings and rich colors). Though aspects of our visit were disappointing (slow service, a merely acceptable ribeye), we found the seafood portofino of mussels, scallops, and shrimp served on a bed of linguine delicious. Bar. |
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RUSSO’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA
7017 N. 10th St. (956-686-5522)
Open Mon–Thur 11–10, Fri & Sat 11–11, Sun 11–9.
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(From October 2009) Wine bottles adorn this casual restaurant, one in a chain of twentysomething locations throughout Texas. Of a wide assortment of pizzas and Italian fare, the house-made meatballs are a great way to start, as are the soups (minestrone, tomato basil) and salads (Greek, Caesar, antipasti). To get a taste of the Big Apple, we went for the New York Village pizza, which comes with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, Canadian bacon, and hamburger. The food was good, but the service was a little disorganized. Bar. |
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