Trattoria Mia

For too long, pasta in Laredo was relegated to dismal side deals from chain pizza satellites. We’re pleased that the hearty offerings here still resonate with our new restaurant experience. Drive-up service nears Swiss precision, and it’s rare to please both parents and children. Order this to go: We always crave the hefty beer-batter artichokes best dredged slowly in the house’s heady aioli sauce. Then it’s on to a steaming platter of shrimp scampi pappardelle: fat noodles thick with shrimp, roasted corn, sautéed spinach, tart dried tomatoes, and a buttery Alfredo sauce. Pro tip: Daily specials, including kid-friendly pizzas, are great deals at around $11.

Note: Review reflects COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of visit.