Best Restaurants in Mission

Where to eat in Mission: 8 restaurants that have earned a verifiable distinction — such as a Texas Monthly listing, a James Beard honor, a TV feature or a local “Best of the Valley” award — each linked to the source that recognized it. ★ marks a national or statewide honor.

Last updated: October 21, 2026

• Ana Liz Taqueria — Taqueria / modern Mexican★ James Beard “Best Chef: Texas” WINNER (2024); Texas Monthly Best Taco Spots; Texas Highways
• El Sancho BBQ — Border barbecue / barbacoa tacos★ Texas Monthly “22 Best Taco Spots in the RGV”
• Marco’s Burgers & More — Burgers (rib-eye burger)★ The Texas Bucket List (“Burger of the Season”); RGVision “best burger in Texas”
• SSTASH Burger — Smash burgers (Akaushi beef)★ World’s 101 Best Burger Places, No. 41 (2026)
• The Smoke Ring Tex-Mex BBQ New — Tex-Mex barbecueMyRGV feature
• Yum-Yum — Burgers (Mega Burger)MyRGV “South Texas Flavor” review
• La Fogata — Authentic MexicanFeatured in Explore Texas “Best Restaurants in Mission”
• The Griffin Grill — Steakhouse / AmericanFeatured in Explore Texas “Best Restaurants in Mission”

The full guide: Where to Eat in the Rio Grande Valley · Mission News

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