Stopped by this little restaurant and we were very pleased. We will return again. The service was…read morewonderful. The food was amazing. It was very authentic. I really could've used a Cerveza with my meal, but they don't serve beer.

Ordered the flautas and pork chop plate. The food was really good including the salsa and lemonade…read more Rosa gave us great service. The ambiance was very pleasant. Will come back next time. A true hidden gem!

Landed at MFE at 9 AM on a Sunday, stopped here on our way to South Padre Island about 11 AM. What…read morean amazing delicious surprise local small business.. went for the traditional Papa Joe's brunch and decided to order two Sunday tacos one Barbacoa and the other Chileaguile (sp) should've stuck to the tacos. Breakfast was delicious chicken fried steak was delicious but those tacos were like something I've never had before. Very sweet staff I felt like I walked into someone's labor of love. Thank you for my first meal in South Texas.

Our favorite place to eat in the valley. The food is great and very reasonable. I have breakfast…read moreat least once a week while in the valley. The egg,bacon,beans, potatoes, and toast are under 5 dollars. The owners greet you when you arrive, the service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is clean and has numerous decorations.

The food was ok. The eggs (over medium) were way over cooked. The bacon was thin and under…read morecooked. The French toast was excellent. The service was very good considering that they only had one server. The restaurant is clean and larger than it looks from the road.

Amazing food and service! Highly recommend. We came for breakfast and this place did not…read moredisappoint. I had the chorizo and egg plate which was delicious and my wife had the Huevos (eggs) rancheros plate which was also very good! If you are in the area check them out!

Visited Monterrey Cafe for lunch. Restaurant has a nice traditional look and feel. Ordered the…read moreTampiquena plate. I requested beef fajitas, two cheddar cheese enchiladas, a crispy corn taco with ground beef filling. The plate included rice and beans, guacamole and a choice of tortillas. I asked for flour. When my plate arrived the food looked hot, tasty and freshly made. After giving everything on my plate a try, here is my subjective assessment of the meal. Again, this was my only visit so I didn't try anything else. Service: 5 out 5, servers were friendly, helpful and attentive. You can tell they take pride in their jobs. They all wore matching black T-shirts. They refilled my drink and stopped by to ask if I needed anything else. Atmosphere: 5 out 5, not fancy but who cares. It was clean, comfortable and inviting. It feels like it's been there since 1972. Food: 3 out 5, although the items on my plate looked fresh and tasty, I felt only two items really stood out. The crispy taco was the best item on my plate. It was crunchy and delicious. The flour tortillas were freshly made and delicious. However, the beef fajitas were bland and chewy. The cheese enchiladas seriously lacked flavor. The cheese filling and enchilada sauce could and should have been better. The rice and refied beans were flavorless. Overall, the flavors were muted and I would say needed more seasoning. I wanted to give it a higher rating. I may try going again in the future but I'll order something different. They serve breakfast too.

Great service and friendly staff. This place has everything and it's good. I especially like the…read morefried chicken.

Hidden gem ... Hole in the wall that I'm afraid to review because I would hate for it to blow up…read more Limited menu but I've been stuck on the carne guisada tacos .

If you want luxury dining then this isn't your place. If you want authentic homemade food that's…read moredelicious and going to fill you up, then this is a great place to eat. Prices won't break your wallet. It's one of the longest standing restaurants in Mercedes! While everyone else closed their doors during Covid, this little restaurant stood the test of time. Yes it's not the most put together like the person above mentioned but you will feel the love in the food.

Came for brunch. Great coffee and delicious food served by friendly staff. The interior is small…read moreand inviting.

Their rice has to be the best rice I've had!! It's super delicious and soft! Their Barbacoa was…read morevery delicious and flavorful. The waitress we had was very kind and had such a nice positive attitude! It does get very packed, so make sure you get there early. It truly is worth the wait! I love stoping here after a visit to Progresso

L O C A L S B A R…read more The entire restaurant & bar were pretty empty. We sat at a high top that had backless stools with seats the size of a postage stamp. That was pretty uncomfortable! And it was cold. We just wanted a snack so we split a Chicken Quesadilla. What could go wrong? Right? So, if you squint, you could see the cups with sour cream & guaq. Someone forgot the tortillas were on the grill, and were way overcooked. So, I guess you could say it was a pretty unpleasant snack. However, it seemed that this had a "club" atmosphere with strobe lights. If they moved tables there would be a dandy dance floor. Probably rocks on Sat/Fri nights. LOCALS ONLY BAR

We had the oak house burger and the Figas gringas. Both were fresh and hot. Service was excellent…read more Great place to grab a bite and a drink

After a round of golf at Tierra Santa, what better to do than enjoy a nice beverage and some food?…read more Why... go to Tony's Bar and Grill! I chose to partake of a delicious Bloody Mary. Mmmm mmm mmmm, was it TASTY! Our server was very friendly and attentive without hovering, despite it not being too busy. We all ordered burgers which were MASSIVE (1/2 lb maybe?) and cooked over a char-broiler evidently, as they had that "flame broiled taste". I added cheese to mine while a fellow golfer added grilled onions to his. I believe they all came with lettuce, onion, tomato and dill pickle slices. Condiments were served on the side. The fries seemed to be made "in house" as they were not the typical frozen French fry but were tasty. I noted they also had a breakfast menu for those living nearby or starting their round earlier in the morning. I'd definitely stop in if we lived closer, but as it's a 25 mile trip... I'll settle for a meal after a round of golf.

Food gets 5 stars and Service gets 5 stars. That being said my drinks were not made with the gin I…read morerequested. I can tell when my gin and tonics are not made with Tanqueray Gin. I specifically ordered Tanqueray Gin and Tonics, and consistently they were made with a cheaper gin. My husband ordered one of my drinks at the bar and he watched the bartender pour the gin from a Tanqueray bottle. This only tells me that they are pouring a cheaper gin in the Tanqueray bottle! I guess I'll drink water with my meal from now on. That's just bad business. People can tell a difference!