My family and I have been going to Pepe's in Harlingen for over 25 years…read more The Jose's Special with charro beans is my favorite. Their cheese enchiladas are the best. Haven't been able to find any better. Their prices are reasonable. Their service is also top notch. All their waiters and cashiers are professionals and have been there for years. I have been to just about all the Mexican food places in the Valley and by far Pepe's in Harlingen is the best.

We stopped in for lunch today, and the restaurant was quite busy, which speaks well of its…read morepopularity. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided attentive service throughout our visit. Our experience with the food, however, was a bit mixed. While everything was prepared well, the flavors were much milder than we were expecting, and the dishes felt a little under-seasoned for our taste. To us, it's not what we expected a Mexican restaurant to be, being so close to the border. We also felt the prices were a bit high for the overall experience. Everyone's taste is different, and it's clear this restaurant has many loyal customers. For us, we were simply hoping for a little more bold, authentic flavor. We appreciate the excellent service and wish the team continued success.

Pepe's Combo chicken and beef was seasoned perfectly. Green pepper was in chunks that were too big…read more Large flour tortillas were great. Rice and beans were just ok. Soup was bland and needed a lot more flavor. Staff provided quick service and were very nice with our large group. Enjoyed live music on Cinco de Mayo!

Hidden gem! If you're looking for a place to have a great meal with family and/or friend with…read moretraditional plates from Mexico, this is the place. By far the best tasting breakfast/lunch area and it doesn't break the bank. The staff were super friendly. The only draw back are for friends or family who can't read Spanish, but small hiccup a little translate function can help with Definitely looking to plan another day here, if you're here Sunday, recommend to stop in before 12 pm as it gets jammed pack.

Fajita 10/10 Quesadillas 9/10…read morePico de gallo 8/10 Horchata 9/10 This is my number 1 restaurant to visit every time I come down to the valley! I always get the fajita mini tacos. The fajita is always tender and juicy. Full of flavor. The quesadillas are just the way we make them at home. We crisp them up a little more but these were on point!

Amazing service. AMAZING food. We called in our order to…read moredine in because we were in a hurry to get back on the road. When we entered our food and drinks were already ready and set up so nice! The tacos were fresh, fajita was seasoned well and so soft and the beans were so good as well. Also, the aguas fresca de pina was so good!! Those tacos were some of the best that I have had in the valley. We will definitely be back next time we visit.

The service here is really good and the staff is very consider and well mannered, they really show…read morethat they care about the customers. The food was really good too, I ordered two pirata tacos and a corn in a cup both were really good the piratas are like ultimate bean and cheese tacos with fajitas. The ambience is nice as well, I love the large window walls it really makes for great lighting and feels very open and welcoming.

I'd rate this a 5 star because first my waiter was the nicest and funniest guy and the food is…read morereally good and they're not stingy with the food at all would recommend

I don't know who hurt this restaurant, but they are taking it out on the food. Came in hungry, left…read morebetrayed. Chips were stale, salsa tasted like tomato-flavored water, and the tacos had so little meat I thought it was a garnish. Rice was dry, beans were sad, and somehow my cold drink was warm. Only thing that worked perfectly was the exit.

Food was decent. Service not great. Ambiance needs improvement. I would not return to this…read moreestablishment or recommend it.

Bland. To begin with, the server got our order wrong. We didn't want to send it back being that…read morethey had already taken quite a while to bring us our order. The food was okay. I'd prefer going for brunch than for lunch. The interior is what you would find in a typical Mexican restaurant around town. It is solely an indoor seating establishment.

Food was delicious and service was excellent. We ordered the fajita panchos, fajita tacos and the…read morecarne guisada tacos. Definitely plenty to take home for later. The carne guisada tacos were hand's down some of the best I've ever had. The meat was tender and each taco was filled nicely with a good sized portion. The same can be said for the fajita tacos. Three generously filled tacos served with rice and beans.

A Hidden Gem for Great Mexican Food!…read more I was visiting a florist nearby and was highly recommended to try Ana Liz Taqueria for dinner. I'm so glad we decided to come! Honestly, if we had just been driving by, we probably wouldn't have stopped--and that would have been a mistake. The restaurant is tucked into a small plaza with limited parking, but don't let that discourage you. Once you walk inside, you'll find a small, very clean restaurant, and I was even impressed that they have a hand-washing station. The ordering process is simple: find a table, they bring you a menu, and then you order and pay at the window. The service was friendly and incredibly fast. My drinks were already at the table before I had even finished paying! Our food came out quickly, along with a nice assortment of salsas. Everything was presented nicely on simple metal trays, and the portions were generous. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were fantastic, and I really enjoyed trying different combinations of salsa and lime to bring out the flavors even more. Ana Liz Taqueria is definitely a place I'll be coming back to. If you're looking for some really great Mexican food and tacos, give this place a try. The limited parking is worth dealing with--you won't regret it!

The RGV has many taquerías, most offering the same items on the menu. Few stand out as exceptional…read more When I saw that Ana Liz Taquería won the James Beard Award, my expectations were high, and with this visit they won my admiration. Ana Liz Taquería is located a few blocks north of Expressway 83 in Mission on the west side of Conway. Parking in the front is quite limited, but there is additional parking in the back. I found the taquería small but bright, clean, and pleasant inside. I was welcomed as I entered by one of the several friendly employees who handed me a menu (English on one side, Spanish on the other). She informed me of the protocol: order and pay at the window, then I'd be given a number to place at my table, and my order would be brought to me. The menu has many entrees that sounded wonderful: various kinds of tacos, tostadas, flautas, quesadillas, botanas, and other antojitos. I ordered the chile relleno taco, the alambre taco, and vampiro, all with fajita meat. I thought the chile relleno taco would be my favorite because I love any kind of chile relleno. While I did absolutely love it, I was captivated by the deliciousness of the fajita vampiro which includes melted cheese, guacamole, juicy fajita chunks, and pico de gallo... oh my! It was heavenly! One of the things that stood out to me was that the beef was not over-cooked as most taquerías do... This was cooked to perfection, still juicy, and well seasoned. To accompany the food, the server brought out an assortment of salsas, some fresh Mexican style cream, and some lime. I tried all the salsas except for one ( salsa macha). They were all excellent and ranged from mild to medium spiciness. Something else worth noting is the import their corn, and make their own tortillas. The vampiro was made with blue Mexican corn. For drinks, I ordered the limonada which they provide freshly bottled with a glass of ice. It was a perfect blend. Some reviewers mentioned the price... yes. The prices are higher here than at most taquerías. However, considering the exceptional quality, flavor, and service, AND that they are a James Beard Award winning establishment... it is well worth it. Ana Liz Taquería is 20 miles away from where I live, but I will definitely be back when I want some extra special Mexican tacos!

I've had plenty of great tacos, but is right up there with the best. Visiting McAllen Texas and…read morewhat a delight. The tacos I ate were chicharron, pork belly and fish. I will definitely be back.

This place is AMAZING! The food is delicious and the service was excellent!!! If you're looking for…read morea new spot in the Mission area, give em a try. They won't disappoint.