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Birdie Bistro

4.0 (229 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Eggs Benedict-one original and one southwest. The southwest has a kick but delicious.
Judith P.

Such a cozy spot! The place is small but has a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes it perfect for breakfast or brunch. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, which really adds to the experience. I ordered the Eggs Benedict--one classic and one Southwest--and both were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Omelette
Melissa D.

I went to Birdie Bistro on Mexican Mother's Day with a party of three, and overall, it was a mixed experience. When we arrived, there was a sizable crowd gathered outside, so we were pleasantly surprised when we only had to wait about ten minutes for an indoor table--definitely faster than expected given the occasion. It's definitely overwhelmingly loud in there and tight since it is a small space, and tables/chairs take a huge portion of the space. Once we were seated, though, the service felt a bit rushed and impersonal. It took about 8 minutes before anyone asked us what we'd like to drink or presented with a menu, and when they did, it felt like they were in a hurry. We eventually placed our order (as pictured), and while the food took a little over 20 minutes to arrive, it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything we had was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The hype around Birdie Bistro's food is definitely real. That said, I do think the service could have matched the quality of the food. The staff seemed overwhelmed, and while I understand it was a busy day, a little more attentiveness would've gone a long way. I'd still recommend the place for the food alone, but I'd go back hoping for a more relaxed and welcoming dining experience next time.

Amy D.

We were looking for something new for our Sunday brunch, we stumbled upon this place. It was a busy Sunday and it took a while for us to get seated. We sat at their outdoor front patio overlooking Main Street. Our food was great. Excellent pancakes. It is a downtown Mc Allen gem!

Belgian Waffles, Molletes, Omelette
Zainab F.

Adorable brunch spot if you like enjoying the fresh air and be able to stroll nearby along the other shops of Main Street! The two-story concept gives big city vibes and I love the way they designed it. The inside made me a bit claustrophobic lol (pretty crowded and kinda dark) so I definitely recommend the patio. The service was kind of slow but we also arrived during peak brunch hour. You can pick like three toppings of your choice for the omelette so it was easily customizable. The omelette was pretty light and tasty. Whatever spicy sauce they had on the side made it even better. We also got the molettes and those were honestly the star of the show! I've never had molettes before and the beans on top of the buttery and crunchy bread was delicious. Lastly for dessert we shared a Belgian waffle which was also tasty but a little dry. We ate every bit of the meal and I'd come back :)

Mimosa wasted!
Randy N.

Very cutesy, very demure. Nice local and family-owned feel. Right off of Main Street, Birdie Bistro is nestled in a commercial building with nice front patio seating. We found this place looking for brunch spots online. The menu was appealing for us to make the 19 minute drive from our hotel. We parked in the back and entered thru the back door of the building. As soon as we walked into the bistro, the lady behind the counter welcomed us in and said we could sit where we wanted. It honestly felt like we walked into the casa of someone's abuela. Originally, when viewing the menu online, I thought I'd get the chicken and waffles but being the "pancake junkie" that I am, I couldn't resist. And I added the strawberries for good measure. We added a mimosa carafe to enhance the vibes. My pancakes were perfect and the mango mimosa was a great sidekick. Soft instrumental music played in the background at the most appropriate volume. We enjoyed our food and drank mimosas and relaxed there far into digestion. We were allowed to just bask in the ambiance and weren't bothered or harassed. Staff just let us chill. I'll definitely be returning.

Anissa Leigh Q.

We visited for the first time and... Absolutely LOVED this place. The environment, service & food was 1000000/10. If you have not visited this place, you will love it. Our waiter was super friendly. I can't wait to go again!

Chilaquiles
David S.

My wife loves this place...so it's a good thing she doesn't follow me lol. I came here on my wife's recommendation, however she raved more about the atmosphere and the decor...than the food. To give it credit...this place has limited hours but when we arrived, it was full. The atmosphere is very present here...you can spend half your stay looking around at all the decorations. The service was quite good. Do not visit this place if you're on a budget...and to be fair, the crowd reflects it. The big fail here is the food sadly. My wife had the chilaquiles and I wanted to try something different, so I went with the quiche. My wife's chilaquiles were decent. You can definitely find them for less, with a larger serving and with much greater flavor elsewhere. The quiche was very forgettable...why you might ask? The crust was almost inedible. The bottom corner of the crust, even with a knife, I could barely cut through. I had the southwest quiche and the flavors mixed quite well. However, if you can't even eat part of it, it's a definite fail. If you have money to spend, free time in the AM, and hours to gossip...this is your place. If you want hot food, banging flavors, and get what you paid for, there's other places to try.

Birdie Benedict in McAllen. Great & wonderful place for brunch & mimosa. Food is delicious.
Anahi V.

Love the food, the mimosas, and the eggs Benedict. Wonderful place for brunch & socializing.

Breakfast Sandwich
Thais G.

Birdie bistro is a very cute place. Stopped by for brunch today and, not only the staff was super nice and welcoming, but also very patient. It took me a while to decide what to order. Not once I felt rushed. I ended up getting their breakfast sandwich with potatoes and it was delicious! Only negative thing (and this has nothing to do with the restaurant itself) was the people a few tables away with the kid watching loud cartoons on their phone without headphones. I wish people were more aware of others while in public. Anyway, next time you're in McAllen, check out Birdie Bistro.

Poblano Quiche with roasted potatoes
Adelyn T.

My boyfriend have been here twice now, so this is a combined review. First off, the decor is extremely cute, with a farmhouse chic vibe going on. The service was great both times, as well. We actually had the same person help us both times that we went. During our first visit, I got the southwest quiche with a side of fruit. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles. The quiche was so good and I would order this one again. My boyfriend was less than impressed when he initially saw the chicken and waffles, but he changed his tune once he tasted it. He said it was much better than it looked. During our second visit, I tried the poblano quiche with the potatoes on the side. My boyfriend got the big bird breakfast with a pancake on the side. This quiche was good, but the southwest quiche was better. My boyfriend was pleased with his meal, and the pancake was good.

The pasta Ava. Was bombbb
Milou I.

Super cute restaurant. Will be coming back. Recommend. The food is amazing and the service too!!

Quiche with potatoes & salmon avocado toast
Nancy R.

Came here for brunch on a Thursday around 11am. I will cut to the chase. We ordered the $30 pitcher of Ibiza sangria, it was so pretty, but tasted like straight up simply made pink lemonade. After the whole pitcher we did not have a buzz what so ever. I had a poblano quiche it was good, my friend had avocado toast with salmon, also good. I would skip this place is your trying to get a buzz for brunch but food is good

Anna G.

Looking for a cute brunch spot with the your besties? A breakfast and coffee date? Birdie Bistro is perfect for a light, flavorful breakfast, cute pics and delicious mimosas! I have been coming to Birdie Bistro for some time now and I have pretty much tried their whole menu. It is located in the McAllen downtown area so parking can be a little difficult sometimes. Also, on the weekends this place is PACKED! So, if you're on the waitlist, check out the vintage store upstairs! Got some really cute last time i went with my friends. The wait is honestly very worth it because the food and the vibes are immaculate! Here are my top food choices: - Eggs Benedict - French Toast - Chilaquiles - Greek Salad w/ Salmon The drinks are so good, their coffee is really nice, but their alcoholic drinks are event better. I got to try their orange mimosa and their blackberry mimosa and they were both very good. Next time you're looking for a cute brunch spot that serves cute photo ops and ACTUAL good food, look no further, Birdie is the spot!

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super good service! good good and nice servers. the wait time is long though so just beware

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Will you be open on Memorial Day?

Yes. We will be open Memorial Day.

Are you guys open for dine-in?

Yes. Monday through Saturday 9am-7pm

Do you guys do bottomless mimosas?

No unfortunately we don’t.

Is breakfast served all day?

Unfortunately not. We typically stop serving breakfast items at 1:30pm. Thank you!

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