We walked in nobody sat us down. After we sit waiter brings menu, shortly after takes our order…read more Took 40 mins to get our order of tacos, and our papa con carne came after we ate our tacos (another 20 mins). Never got offered refills. Besides bringing our food waiter never stopped my table to check on us. Went to pay and the pricing on menu didn't match the total. $47 for two order tacos ($7/each) and a potato with meat ($7) and 2 drinks($2.50 each). Called the number to listed multiple times and nobody answers

I do not recommend it. Service was terrible. It was like we were bothering the waitress just being…read morethere. Food took forever to come out. No salsa. No limes. Food was a 2 stars out of 5. $3.00 for a can of coke. Really? One out of the 5 tacos was delicious! How does that even happen? Oh well.

This is an outstanding restaurant in McAllen. Their food is great starting with breakfast, lunch…read moreand then dinner. You get top quality meals, freshly made on site tortillas. I firmly believe if a Mexican restaurant has mediocre salsa it is not worth going back. At Porfirios you will want to return just for their amazing salsa. In the whole of the Rio Grande Valley there is not a single restaurant they can hold a candle to Porfirio's selection of salsas. The best! If you want the best in Mexican food and service go to Porfirio's!

The Best Tacos Al Vapor , Mexican Enchiladas and Picadillo Tacos I have ever had anywhere !! Truly…read moreAuthentic Mexican Food !! Highly recommended

Excelente comida excelente atención al cliente riquísimo todo recomendable para toda la familia…read morebonito ambiente

So I gave the Vagoncito Chilango in McAllen 2 stars...this place deserves just 1. I usually take…read morepics of my meal...but nothing to highlight here, sorry! I went for lunch and had a regular hamburger with french fries and a soda (can) for near $11. I don't mind paying for an $11 burger...but give me some quality meat folks. I will be honest...it felt like the low-grade quality patty available at stores that has heart mixed into it. It had a really soft texture to it...and no flavor to it. The buns were barely toasted... They give you the condiments so you can dress the burger yourself...but the bottles have no tops to them. On my ketchup bottle, on the tip, there was a dried up seed from who knows what. I can say I added plenty of ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to my burger...but none of those flavors came through. On the bright side...they gave me a side of beans even though I ordered a burger. The beans were tasty...and the fries were crisp and piping hot. But every time I poured ketchup on them, the dried up seed on the bottle kept staring at me. As far as service...I was the only one there during that time. The waitress took my order... brought out my food...and see you later. She was replaced with another one, and the new one didn't even bother to check on me. I don't mind paying $11 for a nice juicy burger...but it's definitely not here.

For the price of the tacos , it was not worth the drive. The tacos lacked flavor we ordered the…read morealambre plate that was supposed to make about 8-10 tacos. We had more onion and bell pepper than what you want on your tacos. The papa was your average, nothing special nothing great. Our total was $35dlls for two people !! Honestly for tacos that's a lot. Ohhh and if you decide to go, make sure to say no to the beans that they " offer" when you are about to sit down. Those are not complimentary and they don't tell you that they will be charged until you get the bill. You are talking about a small little cup of beans for about $2. And they aren't that great. If you want to use the restroom, make sure to take someone with you. The restrooms are outside way in the back of the restaurant where it is dark and shady.

7/10 Flautas de papa 9/10 avocado chilaquiles…read more 7/10 chorizo chilaquiles 5/10 beans A coworker who works in the area recommended this place. I'm a huge migas fan and never thought to try chilaquiles. This place did not disappoint. I added eggs, chorizo and avocado with half green and half red sauce. I was surprised to get each adding in an individual stack. I managed to get my egg yolk over the avocado and chorizo. The food was really good, just not what I expected. The flautas de papa were a great buy. Instead of using a corn or flour tortilla to mop up my plate, I was able to use the flauta and with the papa in it, they were like little sponges soaking up all the leftovers

El Itacate has some of my favorite Salvadoran and Mexican food. From pupusas to chilaquiles, to…read moretacos, delicious options for breakfasts, lunch and dinner, they won't disappoint. My favorite is the Tacos Llorarás (you will cry taco) which features a handmade corn tortillas stuffed with a chile relleno made of jalapeño and cream cheese, plus a flavorful beef birria. Add your garnish and salsa of choice, and if the heat of the chile doesn't make you cry, you will eventually cry if you cannot return soon. It's that good! Drinks are either Jamaica (aguas frescas style). This location is right across the road from the Sam's Club on South Jackson Road. There is additional parking in the back. Family friendly.

I discovered this little hole in the wall place recently after my wife's mani/pedi appointment…read more Evidently it is a chain of small restaurants, possibly franchised. Anyway, the menu is pretty small with a limited number choices; all quesadillas with various fillings. I'm accustomed to a quesadilla being two tortillas, either corn or more likely flour, with cheese and a few other ingredients placed in between them and then grilled on a flat top or in a frying pan. These are similar but only use one tortilla which is filled and then folded in half and grilled. There's a whole list of ingredients or combinations of ingredients to choose from. The wife chose a Chicken Tinga and I chose one containing creamy cheese and roasted poblanos along with some corn. Both were very tasty. I watched as the cook prepared a fresh pressed tortilla, grilled it before filling it with our choices and then the final grilling. Everything was prepared and cooked to order. And you can't beat the price: $5! I gathered our quesadillas, a couple Diet Cokes and a couple bottles of what appeared to be home made salsas. One was certainly a bunch of red peppers from the looks of it and the other was more orange, possibly habanero? These are definitely Mexican salsas - thin and very flavorful. BEWARE!!! They are extremely hot and will hurt you lol. I used a slight amount of both just to try them out. Anyway, it's a nice tasty lunch for just a small amount of cash. Give them a try!

Too greasy, I had tasted it before from a friend's plate and it just wasn't the same…read more I ordered chicken, potato and chorizo, and res. Disappointed unfortunately

Food was amazing, corn tortillas straight out of the Pueblo's of Oaxaca, Gordita's are amazing ,…read morepozole and menudo just like Abuelita's. Yes I tried everything.. lol. Order the "principio" small bowl of menudo, pozole and chicken fideo... I just died and went to heaven.

Best Mexican food everything is so delicious and the service is top tier definitely recommend…read moretaking your family

A Hidden Gem for Mexican Seafood -- Don't Sleep on This Place!…read more As a traveler from California in town for a swim meet, I was on the hunt for good Mexican seafood and stumbled upon La Costa Grill. Based on the reviews, I had decent expectations -- but this place blew them out of the water. The ratings honestly don't do it justice. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was warm and genuine. We were greeted by the hostess and seated right away, even during the lunch rush. Then came a wonderful surprise: our server brought out a mini skillet of the most incredible black refried beans for dipping, alongside four salsas ranging from mild to hot, all served with tostadas -- compliments of the house. Back in California, you're lucky to get one salsa, let alone refried beans as a free starter. It immediately set the tone for the meal. Our server was knowledgeable and genuinely helpful with recommendations. We ended up sharing a lunch portion of paella, an octopus taco, and a fish ceviche tostada -- and every single dish delivered. The octopus taco was a standout; served over a layer of refried beans, it was a flavor combination I didn't know I needed. The ceviche tostada was fresh and bright, and the paella was satisfying and well-seasoned. I also have to give our server extra credit for her transparency -- she mentioned upfront that the paella leans heavier on rice than seafood. That kind of honesty is rare and really appreciated. We ordered it anyway, and we were glad we did. If you're visiting McAllen and want authentic, flavorful Mexican seafood with outstanding service and hospitality, La Costa Grill needs to be on your list. I'll absolutely be returning before I head back home.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The food is excellent here. The atmosphere is pretty with large TV's and sea style decorations. The…read morecomplimentary soups, black beans and salsa w/tostadas is excellent. I really enjoy this restaurant.