Fresh Mexican Seafood (Mariscos) in Brownsville, TX

Mexican Seafood

Fresh Mexican Seafood Dishes from the Gulf

Just because we're inland doesn't mean we skip the seafood. Brownsville's proximity to the Gulf means fresh shrimp and fish make their way to our kitchen regularly, and we treat them with classic Mexican coastal techniques. From shrimp tacos dressed with chipotle crema to our savory caldo de camarón, Emilia's brings the flavor of Mexico's Pacific and Gulf coasts straight to your plate in the Rio Grande Valley.

Being 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico has its advantages, especially when you're cooking Mexican coastal cuisine. At Emilia's, we receive fresh shrimp deliveries multiple times per week, and our fish comes from Port Isabel suppliers who know that 'fresh' isn't a marketing word — it's a timeline. Our shrimp dishes range from camarones a la diabla, where dried chile de árbol is rehydrated and blended into a sauce that brings serious heat without overwhelming the sweetness of the shrimp, to lighter garlic-butter preparations served with rice and lime. Our fish tacos use tilapia or mahi-mahi that gets a light dusting of seasoned flour and a quick pan-fry, then lands on a corn tortilla with cabbage slaw, crema, and avocado. We don't pretend to be a coastal restaurant — we're a Mexican restaurant that happens to be close enough to the water to serve seafood treated with the same respect we give our barbacoa. If you're craving something lighter than red meat but refuse to compromise on flavor, our seafood menu is where you should start.

From the Gulf to your plate—browse our seafood menu or ask about coastal-themed catering.

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