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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.5 (126 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Graciela C.

This location is very consistent in their food and service. Wait staff are always polite, friendly and respectful. If they happen to forget something, they will remember and make it right and better. The food is very good, full of flavor, go to is country fried chicken, lemon pepper grilled fish, chicken tenders, cornmeal fried fish, combo of ribs and chicken tenders. Their appetizers are excellent, cheese dip, salsa with dips; onion rings; and the desserts are to die for especially the apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And then there are the regular drinks and cocktails, Texas size frozen margarita being my favorite. Some friends of ours tell us the Pain Killer is also delicious, but limited to two. This place has not disappointed! I will continue to go eat a great meal that is affordable enough to order drinks or dessert. The ambiance is comfortable but at times can be loud due to the popularity, a great place to celebrate special occasions.

Chicken and Key West Chicken & Shrimp
Marisol M.

I ordered the Key West Chicken, the chicken was so juicy and soft, the mashed potatoes tasted fresh and my steamed broccoli was perfect. Our server (Kassy) was amazing, a sweetheart. We got sat by the bar and they had the game on and music, all around great experience.

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Cliff B.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen has a great location in the Palms Crossing Shopping Mall on the north side of Expressway 83 (I-2) in McAllen by the intersection of the expressway and Ware Road. It sits facing the expressway in between Saltgrass and PF Chang's. There is easy access off the highway, and plenty of parking, including spaces for the handicapped and for online pick-up orders. The building is well maintained and landscaped, pleasing to the eyes. I was greeted as I entered and asked what size table I would need, and shown to a booth. There was no wait at 12:15 PM on a Friday. The décor is nice with some sparse faux greenery, brickwork arches separating the multiple dining areas. I particularly like the unusual palm leaf fans in the central dining room. The atmosphere is casual but nice. It can get a bit loud in peak hours. Cheddar's is known for "country, home-style" cooking. From scratch. I have been to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen a few times before, and each time I ordered the New Orlean's Pasta and loved it. The pasta has a great flavor with shrimp, chicken, smoked sausage, peppers, onions and penne pasta in a spicy homemade Cajun alfredo sauce and served with garlic bread. This time, I was meeting some friends for lunch and decided I would try something else, and ordered the Chicken Fried Steak which comes with two sides, gravy, and Texas toast... To be honest, I was it was OK, but not exceptional; I've had much better. The servings were not very generous for the price, the green beans were flavorless and not evenly cooked. My friends seemed happy with their choices of a burger (which looked great) and some chicken wraps. The server did very well, and kept our drinks full. He was bilingual and did an excellent job. Overall, I'm glad I went, but next time will order what I know I will enjoy. If I am hankering chicken fried steak, I'll go to the competition across the highway with the rockers in front.

Fried Shrimp
Elia B.

The weight was short if you sit at the bar, you don't have to wait at all. The food was excellent.. The service was so friendly and she refilled our drinks without us even asking. The complementary croissants were outstanding. I loved my salad. The restaurant was clean and not too loud definitely worth going to.

Country Fried Steak
Sasha R.

Waited under 15 minutes for a table for 2 during Saturday lunch time! Cheese fries were BOMB, but the croissants & our drinks took a while to be brought. Got the country fried steak & hated it... absolutely no flavor on the meat or breading. First time ordering the country fried steak and was extremely disappointed. The chicken pasta salad was good but definitely ask for more dressing or it can be a bit dry.

Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
Mario N.

Good restaurant! The food is so good, by the price you pay. Service is ok. Family ambience. You need to have patience, frequently 30-60 min waiting during weekends

Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Joseph G.

The food was scrum-dilly-umptious. This location has never missed in any of my visits. The food came out super quick and our waiter, Romeo, was incredibly nice, funny, and on top of shit. The buffalo chicken wraps were good as always, the croissants were baked to perfection, and the chicken Alfredo... was just alright I guess. The prices are also extremely reasonable especially with the portions you get. Would highly recommend this location. Highs: food, service, Romeo Lows: none that I can think of (maybe don't get the Alfredo if you have high standards for pasta) 4.1/5

Cheddar's painkiller
Candy T.

I got what I expected. Tried the chicken tenders & shrimp plate and cheddar's pain killer (cocktail) while I was there. The cocktail was quite good, tasted similar to piña colada. As for the chicken tenders & shrimp plate, the chicken tenders' batter, I felt like it either wasn't fried enough or it was left out after deep frying given that the batter part was a little chewy/rough instead of crispy. Otherwise the flavors of the chicken tenders and shrimps were good.

New Orleans Pasta 3/5
Hoang N.

It's been awhile since I've been to cheddars...and only thing I go for are thier chicken tenders and ribs...and boy has it changed....tenders are considerably a lot smaller, not as juicy. Ribs were ok....the New Orleans pasta was a bit salty. The Tilapia and shrimp entree was good. Service was attentive and overall it was good.

Liliana M.

Croissants with melted honey butter ... need I say more? Dove in so forgot to take a pic. I ordered the New Orleans pasta and it was very good.

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Brunch time was delightful! Delicious food, fun ambiance,…read moreclean place good service and music just what was needed to end my weekend in Mc Allen. I have no pictures but the pozole well season so tasty and a huge portion. I had the combo two barbacoa tacos and the pozole both so good, garnished with cilantro, cebolla, lemon and cabbage. The mimosa tower and the mini pancakes were my dessert !! There was some dancing and After a very satisfying breakfast we had a tequila, this a Mexican tradition to have it as a digestive not as a shot ! A nice surprise was that it was served with both lemon and oranges slides also very traditional in Mexican Restaurants ! So while in Mc Allen it's a must you go and visit !

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