I wanted to give this 3.5 stars but couldn't, so 4 stars it is. I recently dined here with some friends, the atmosphere was very relaxing and modern, and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Our dinner didn't start that great because our drinks weren't as good as the waitress told us. Two of us got the chupacabra cocktail and it was too smoky, kinda difficult to drink, not because it was strong but it felt like we were inhaling mesquite smoke. The appetizers arrived and they were delicious, my favorite app was the fish tacos, and the beet dish, they were both full of flavor and tasted fresh! For my entree I ordered the hangar steak, which lacked a bit of salt, and the arugula salad that came with it was too salty, the fries were good but over seasoned with pepper, and I didn't like the ketchup that much, it had a lot of cumin. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked the right way. The red fish tasted fresh, but didn't taste anything else on the plate. We ordered 2 of the desserts, the pastry chef was nice enough to explain them to us, and also too kind to give us a taste of the bread pudding. They were all really good, but the fennel ice cream was tooooo gooooood! I would totally go back just for that! read more

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Love love love this place! I'm always looking for really good (non-chain) food in the Valley, and having lived in NYC, my standards are high. And Bodega hit the mark. I went with my parents at the beginning of September, so they had either just switched to a more "fall" menu or were about to. I had the delicious jalapeño tequila cocktail and a pork loin dish that will go down in my book as one of my favorite meals of all time. Our server was lovely; she explained the menu nicely and offered suggestions and recommendations when appropriate. The atmosphere is great - you don't feel like you're in a strip mall on 10th! Can't wait to go back and try another dish at Bodega (or get the pork loin dish over and over until the seasonal menu changes!). read more

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Love. This. Place. My friend and I went around 3:20 on a week day. We were the only people in the place which was weird at first. As we made our way to the bar I couldn't help but notice how beautifully the tavern was decorated. The moment we sat down the bartender began conversation. He was probably the best bartender I have ever met. Not only did he have awesome stories to share, he was extremely knowledgeable about bartending and alcohol. I did not order anything from the kitchen but the menu seemed pretty great. I will definitely go back, to support this business, when I'm in the area. read more

Nice atmosphere. Cold beer. Very good cocktails. The meat board is one of the best in town. Highly recommended.

Great experience. Menu is different and fun. Servers were awesome. They gave us enough attention without hovering. Bartender came over to give information about tequila. The beets are to die for. Definitely going back. read more

Love this place every dish was delicious! But the Mac and Cheese I felt it needed a bit of zing, maybe a little more sharp cheddar. read more

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Best meal I have had in months. Service was great very professional and personable. I had the pork chop which was amazing. Loved the atmosphere, never felt rush and the ad very comfortable. read more

Great drinks and environment. I recommend they update their waffle recipe, tasted very bland.

Excellent bar staff. Creative drinks and wonderful house cured meats and sophisticated menu items. read more

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - McAllen, Texas

We loved our lunch at Bodega. We found it on Yelp and glad we did. My partner had the violet burger (with blueberries!), and I had the special sandwich for the day. Both were delish! Highly recommend. read more

Appetizer the most flavorful and curious wings I've ever tried with a black gold garlic sauce. Yum! Dinner ... the Almost Bouillabaise...a most flavorful bowl of well executed seafood and catfish for only $18 wow! But who would think a fresh warm chocolate chip cookie six inches in diameter for dessert could get any better but it did. Served with an ice cold bourbon milk punch made for dunking said cookie... pure genius! BTW.... the music too was superb! read more

The cast iron ribeye was perfection. The smoked potatoes were absolutely incredible and a perfect complement. Love, love, love the beet fries... and for drinks (if you like mezcal) try the Oaxacan Rose. read more

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen - Oaxacan Rose: Mezcal and prickly pear... Delish - Bars Near Me - McAllen, Texas

We attended the restaurant to celebrate a friend's birthday. They were were able to accommodate a huge crowd and bring the appetizers and meals out real fast within minutes. I was amazed at the level of efficiency. The meals are awesome and the drinks are great. read more

Love this place! Great vibe, great food, great drinks, perfect for meeting up with friends.

Nothing better than Bodega for a Sunday brunch date! Their mimosas make you want to stay there til dinner, they're mixed with the perfect amount of alcohol and orange juice. Ohh and did I mention they have live music?! I got the chicken and waffles and let me tell you; Those were the BEST chicken strips i have ever eaten in my entire LIFE! Also, their service is as good as their food! They sat us in a booth right away with no wait time! I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to go enjoy a nice Sunday morning brunch date with your loved one. read more

This was my first visit to the restaurant and ordered the pork chops. They were cooked to perfection presented on sweet potatoes, bone in, with creamed spinach on top. My wife ordered the oysters as a meal rather than an appetizer. They were lightly grilled with a presentation with a tasteful hint of acidity. We were impressed with the wait staff and plan on being repeat customers. read more

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - McAllen, Texas

This is a great place to come after work for a drink or dinner with friends. The chief, Andrew, really knows what he's doing as all of the dishes I've tried are fantastic. Randy works wonders behind the bar. I recommend the El Camino as it not only tastes great, but is accented by the hand carved ice cube in the glass. You won't be sorry as the service is great, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere invites a leisurely fun experience. read more

amazing customer service. Cheap and good mimosas!!! Brunch menu was so good you HAVE to get the chilaquiles. The atmosphere is awesome. I would deff recommend doing a reservation and stating if you wanna sit inside or outside. During brunch on a Sunday I saw individuals get turned away because of no available seats and they made no reservation. They are doing a superb job keeping us 6ft away from one another during covid. a MUST to try out in the rgv read more

Overpriced. Okay food. Great ambiance and live music. Bathrooms are not maintained. For chilling and drinks maybe!

We were looking for somewhere to have lunch, boy am I glad we decided on Bodega. Love the ambience, service and the food! We had the burger and fish tacos... highly recommend both! I'm glad to have something different like this in the RGV. read more

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Hmm, well, I've tried this place twice. The first time I tried this place we were with some Restaurant owners from Celaya, Mexico. Sadly they had stomach flu and we were really unable to enjoy ourselves. So I came back with my wife to try the charcuterie again. Considering the size of their drying room I expected a good variety. Sadly that is not the case. The Jalapeño cheese sausage was as good as you can buy at any HEB. The mortadella was bland and the ham was cooked. The mustard seemed right out of the jar. The other sweet sauce with pumpkin and other seeds was better but nothing to write home about. We tried an entree of Mac and cheese with grilled shrimp. Cheese sauce was good but could have gone under the salamander for a bit if browning and the shrimp which had a nice lite char were underdone. The menu has remained the same and we were really disappointed by their use of Catfish on their fish and chips special. All in all the place is clean and modern with extremely hard chairs. "I guess they don't want you to hang out." Will we go again? Disappointedly no! Looking for a great bistro here is difficult. read more

Been coming here since it opened. Could say Taylor is right up there with the best staff I have had service from. Definitely coming back

Fun place to hang out and share a few appetizers and cocktails! Our server was fantastic and very attentive. Food was delicious and came out very quickly. read more

Staff is attentive and attractive. The food is always good, and they have some unique cocktails. I really enjoy the ambiance. The place seems to be a bit more casual now compared to when it first opened, so don't be afraid to show up in jeans and a t-shirt for dinner time. Ask for Jessica, she'll take care of y'all! read more

Love this place but it's too bad it was so busy & loud. Loves the tasty margaritas and the friendly service.

Pretty disappointed in this place. Traveling through for work and found Bodega online with what looked like a great location and cool ambiance. Well, upon arrival, that did not disappoint. The place actually looks pretty cool and has a great feel to it. The bar tender and server welcomed us, brought us menus and water which was nice. Sadly, things went downhill from there. The server had little interest in explaining the restaurant or menu. We had to ask about certain items or availability of beverages. She started to explain but then just resorted to a larger menu for us to read. We just pushed forward and ordered oysters as an appetizer. We also ordered two sandwiches as our entrees. After about 30 minutes, I asked the bartender what the deal was with our appetizer. I had to wave him down and ask as the server was hiding in the back from the tables. I knew this because I could see her as she avoided eye contact. We eventually saw our food sitting in the back and still no appetizer. Needless to say the food was cold when we got it. I then asked both employees why would we not have our oysters then our food. The response was they were busy. Mind you, there were literally 4 other tables. So I explained that if they had brought our appetizer first, this would alleviate the delay with our food and the fact that it was cold or we were hungry. Guess we just agreed to disagree. The server continued to provide little to no help unless we asked her. Sadly the service and disorganization that caused the food delay left us on a bad note. The only reason I went with 2 stars vs 1 star is the fact that the food was actually very good. Our meal: oysters, cubano, and burger. read more

Love the atmosphere, I'm always up for trying new cocktails, & Bodega's bartenders never fail to delight my taste buds with their amazing concoctions! They even have their own herb garden in the patio! How cool is that. & the wall across the bathroom, done by a local artist, even cooler. read more

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen - Bodega's Herb garden - Bars Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Some friends took us out for dinner at Bodega Tavern this evening. The menu had just seasonally rotated. We enjoyed the refreshing sangria. One in our party tried a local draft beer. I can't remember it's name, but it was dark, with chocolatey undertones. I tried it and it was superb. Our entrees, the NY strip steak and the pork chops, were just perfect. For dessert, we tried the chocolate, chocolate cheesecake, which was delish. Another in our group had the deconstructed pumpkin pie and really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere and music were both very pleasant. Adam Cavazos, the Chef, was awesome and hospitable. The locally sourced ingredients were super fresh and tastey. Can't get much better than all of that. We all loved the food and experience. read more

1.Found gnats in my friend's beer glass. 2. Service at the bar is amazing. 3. Service at the tables is disappointing. Grab a seat at the bar. read more

Bodega Tavern & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Love their happy hour and the cheese plate, one of my fav places to hangout on weekdays in the evenings with friends

Best Old Fashioned ever! They use rye whiskey which doesn't make it too sweet. Delicious! 2 thumbs up!

I gave 2 stars because the food was good & it's an attractive place, but awful AWFUL service. To get a drink, it took over 30 minutes.

Expensive ! Service Poor and Pushy Food - Cannot cook a hamburger for $15 Dollars Sorry Do NOT waste your time or money read more

A menu with farm to table food and unique craft drinks is usually a winner in my book and Bodega did not disappoint. The overall ambiance is very relaxed. Shared oysters, guacamole sampler, Yukon gold potatoes (w/Valley Lemon!) and shishito peppers. All fantastic! read more

Four of us went for dinner on their second weekend in business. When I called to make a reservation I spoke to Adam (chef) who got caught up and forgot to record it. When we arrived to find our reservation lost he came to apologize in person and bought us drinks as an apology (which were FABULOUS)! Loved the drinks, food, and customer service. Doesn't matter if you make mistakes when you make it right so quickly. Thanks, Adam and staff! We'll be back. read more

We got seated right away, which was great. Ordered guacamole app and the concept is there, but the flavors were not. The guacamole app was bitter. I ordered the pork chop which was truly great. The sides complimented the pork chop well. My date order the ribeye steak which was badly under cooked and chewy! We sent the steak back and it came back chard and still chewy! Not sure how that was possible... We were hoping that they knew how to cook a decent steak with meat curing behind us. Customer service really needs help. Nobody came out to apologize for the steak or even asked us how everything was tasting. We barely got our waters refilled. I will not go back, nor will I recommend. read more

Bodega takes the farm-to-table concept to another level, sourcing much of their decor and menu items locally. The highlight of the restaurant is its meat curing room. This is the only restaurant South of San Antonio doing this, but don't take them for rookies...try the 3 meat charcuterie board. Drink Recommendation: El Jimador, Bodega's tequila-take on a traditional Old Fashioned. read more

I never have had a negative experience until this past weekend. Since when is a house Merlot almost 14 bucks when" el somo" itself is less than 10 bucks for the bottle at heb. 7.99 to be exact. read more

The good thing about this place is the ambiance and the cocktails. Aside from that, the food at this place is over priced and the customer service leaves much to be desired. I've been here twice, once out of choice and the second due to a birthday party. Both times I was disappointed. I once ordered a crab mac and cheese for 16 bucks(?!) and the portion was small. Skip this place unless you're trying to impress a girl by flashing money. read more

Adam is one of the best Chefs in town. I have never been disappointed with his unique style of plates. Highly recommend BODEGA!!!