Cocteleria El Amigo is a gem nestled in Brownsville, Texas, specializing in vibrant Mexican flavors, particularly renowned for its shrimp cocktails and ceviche. Customers rave about the "awesome shrimp cocktails," positioning them as a must-try for anyone visiting the establishment. Ismael Ibarra’s enthusiastic endorsement highlights the restaurant's commitment to quality and freshness.
The atmosphere is another highlight, as noted by Ricardo Garcia, who describes it as friendly and inviting, complemented by great music. Cleanliness and attentive service are also standout features, contributing to a positive dining experience. Customers like Jaime Cavazos appreciate the fair prices for the high-quality food, suggesting that you get exceptional value without compromising on flavor.
Triet Bui and Mario Marin echo the sentiment of excellence, proclaiming the shrimp cocktail and ceviche to be the best they've ever tasted. Whether a regular patron or a first-time visitor, the combination of delicious dishes, welcoming staff, and a lively atmosphere guarantees that Cocteleria El Amigo is a place you will want to return to time and again. Don’t miss out on this Brownsville treasure!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews For Cocteleria El Amigo
Ismael Ibarra
Jun 17,2025
Awesome shirmp cocktails !! Great service
Ricardo Garcia
Jun 15,2025
Food is good and there staff’s are friendly and helpful great atmosphere. Place is clean great music to go with your food. We’re coming back to eat here, Thanks to my cousin’s for recommending us here Joe n David.
Triet Bui
Jun 7,2025
The shrimp cocktail is the best I have ever tried
Mario Marin
Jun 5,2025
Best shrimp cocktails and ceviche period!
Jaime Cavazos
May 17,2025
Great service and all the cocktails are delicious. Prices are really fair for the type of food it is.
j frt
May 12,2025
If tried this place twice had gone three times but they had ran out of shrimp cocktail. Both the times I did get there before they ran out was amazingly good. Everytime we’re in Brownsville we stop there. Keep up the good job!
Tina Goodner
Apr 28,2025
So good! The cevieche here is the second best I've had outside of Mexico and the service was top notch.
Art A93
Mar 10,2025
Serves only sea food cocktails overall pretty good not much seating
Reviews For Cocteleria El Amigo