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    Vermillion Restaurant

    4.0 (263 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    two glasses of beer
    G T.

    Coldest beer in Brownsville. Best fajita nachos in the valley. I've tried almost every item on the menu. Ceviche is very good. Hamburger is awesome. My favorite is the pancho villa plate. American enchiladas yellow cheese and chili with two beef tacos. Can't go wrong. Thats the food. Now the staff is the friendliest people. Always a smile and great service. This place is divided up restaurant and bar area. Bar has tv's and a jukebox. Always a very inviting and comfortable place to go for lunch or diner. Don't miss this place.

    Cold, reheated Chicken Fried Steak.

    Came by to eat lunch with coworkers and my meal was huge disappointment. I ordered the dinner portion of the chicken fried steak with mash potatoes and veggies and not the Lunch special. Had to switch to side salad since they had no veggies. The steak arrived smaller than expected, cold and double fried which tasted very rubbery and hard. When I complained about it was not as expected and missing the onion rings too, they said that's the way it comes now. It tasted like left over microwave dinner that was reheated. Plate cost 13.99 shouldve been $3.99 instead. Absolutely terrible! No respect for diners here.

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    Van D.

    Iconic restaurant with excellent Mexican American food and reasonable prices. Chill vibe in the bar area and in the dining area. It's a one of a kind kinda place! The service is always impeccable. Everything on the menu is tasty from ceviche to their patty melt. They serve generous portions so come hungry. The fajita nachos are a popular staple and a large can be a shared appetizer or a shared meal. Their enchiladas are also popular with locals and come with some nachos so you use your nachos to eat your plentiful side of refried beans. The shrimp plate is fabulous with big beautiful Golden Gulf shrimp and comes with 2 sides. All the meal portions are generous. You will not leave hungry. They can accommodate large parties but it's best to call ahead. Pop in for some good hometown grub and you'll know why Vermillion has survived over 90 years.

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    Richard A.

    Food and service was excellent. 90 years and it shows. Family of 9 and no complaints. Great job..!

    Fajita nachos

    Excellent food and customer service!!! Enjoyed the Nacho's and the double fried wings

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    I have been to the vermillion in Brownsville several times to the old one and new one. The place never disappoints.

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    Food was great along with the service , only downside was that they do not serve dos xx amber

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    8 months ago

    The food and service is very good.Beer and wine only. Ask for Daisy she is takes great care of you.

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    Great food and service! Only went for lunch but was very pleased. Will be going back the next time I am in Brownsville.

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    Always love the nachos, shrimp and ceviche is delicious. Hamburgers are huge and yummy. You wont be disappointed.

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    Great food and good vibes The enchiladas are the best.also great service love this restaurant

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    4.1(13 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    One of the new places opening less than a year. The is a Mexican restaurant with high end prices…read morefor street food. The plates are so delicious a great blend of spices. I ordered the baked potato but it did not look like the photo. It was actually smaller than the image on the menu. With a small portion of meat. So you have been warned. Everything is was excellent. The server was very knowledgeable and explain how every dish is made. Ambience is semi casual and nice decor. The have a second floor with more seating. They have a bar and a TV to watch the soccer game.

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