Country Pancake House

This is one of the absolute best in McAllen! I've been here for several office lunches and group…read moredinners. Ingredients always seem to be very fresh and cooked to order.

First time visiting this place and it was absolutely lovely. The tortilla soup was so good and the…read moreavocado chicken was just delicious. I ordered it on recommendation of my server and I am so glad I did. My server was such a nice guy and the rest of the wait staff was just as amazing. I spilled some salsa on my shirt and a lady server saw me in the restroom trying to scrub it off and offered to bring me a wet/hot towel. The ambiance is also beautiful; low lights and a beautiful interior. Will definitely be coming back!

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Bodega Tavern & Kitchen

4.1(194 reviews)

3.0 mi

I had the crispy pork belly served in orange marmalade with whole wheat tortillas and Im here to…read moresay it was delicious! I am trying to have some great mexican food while in McAllen, and the Bodega didnt have alot of Mexican food on the menu, so I enjoyed this dish and then moved on. Awesome place, great service, highly recommended!

I saw this place from across the road a few times and it caught my eye. I stopped in finally and…read morechecked it out. The place is very big inside and has a rustic feel to the decor. The bartenders waiting on me were very attentive and friendly. I ordered the fish tacos plate, the food was great! I definitely recommend this spot, support local!

Purse stand

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The Patio on Guerra

Our special evening was 110% . Made reservations last…read moreminute. Mr. D TOOK EXCELLENT care the minute we came thur the doors. Waitress was prefect. Food. Ambiance. Service was memorable. We will return. Strongly recommend. Congratulations Salt on well deserved 5 star review.

Our experience at The Patio on Guerra was excellent. The food was enjoyed by everyone. This group…read morehad no food complaints. The service was wonderful. Food was delivered on time. Great ambiance, we could hear each other talk.

Main door of The Patio on Guerra

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SALT - New American Table

4.4(446 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$$

My go-to when I'm McAllen. It's farm-to-table fresh with rotating menu. And amazing interesting…read morecocktails! And save room for dessert. Last night, I had the baked Alaska. The ice cream was cherry basil & it was divine. Amazing food & fairly priced. Don't miss this when you're in the Valley!

I was eating alone & luckily got to sit at the chef's table! What a great place to watch the cooks…read morecreate these amazing dishes. Service was amazing! I ordered poblano corn chowder which was amazing! The fried chicken was okay but probably should have ordered beef or fish. I love this place & would go back just for the dessert!!

Kitchen view at chef's table

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Margarita

Prime Steak & Seafood

3.9(91 reviews)

2.0 mi

We came to Prime in McAllen planning to just have drinks, but the atmosphere was so inviting we…read morecouldn't resist ordering more. The cocktails were excellent, and what started as "just one round" quickly turned into sharing a delicious appetizer of chicharrón de rib eye, beautifully plated and full of flavor. We couldn't leave without trying the warm, golden cornbread dessert, and it did not disappoint: soft, sweet, and absolutely addictive. The ambience is elegant yet relaxed, making it easy to linger, and the service was top-notch--attentive, friendly, and perfectly timed. What was meant to be a quick stop turned into one of the highlights of our evening.

I attended the restaurant while on a business trip. I'm not normally one to write reviews, but…read morePrime Steak & Seafood is the exception! The atmosphere was warmly inviting; the place was lit into a warm glow. I ordered the New York strip (medium rare, of course), and not only was the steak cooked exactly to my liking but it was beautifully presented. Christina, my server was fantastic! She was knowledgeable of the menu (especially about the cocktails and wines!) and was an intellecutal conversationalist, which definitely brought something unique to my experience. All in all, I would recommend Prime to locals and out-of-towners alike!

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Wagyu Burger

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Roosevelt's At 7

4.0(241 reviews)

1.8 mi

The food was phenomenal! The Joey Bishop's Pasta was creamy and delicious! Staff were amazingly…read morekind. The food may have taken a bit to come, but it was worth it! If you're someone that's looking for a chill pub, this is the place. I highly recommend this!

Walked in with no acknowledgment. Bartender was on her phone. Finally ordered a beer and some okay…read morefood Wish the service was better, would be a cool spot!

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La Eloteca

4.3(3 reviews)

1.5 mi

Just wasn't my cup of corn. I didn't like the corn, it was hard to me. I eat elote often, actually…read moreI am eating a cup from Mr. Corn in Laredo right now and it's top notch. I don't know what went wrong but I just wasn't impressed with La Eloteca. Also their website doesn't work and the qr code on the window doesn't work and they add a credit card surcharge and ask for a tip. I think I paid about $7 for this cup and didn't add anything extra to it. Just wasn't worth it to me. I know different places use different corn and I know when I buy it in different regions of Mexico it's made differently but I just didn't like it from here. I still have it 4 stars because everyone's taste will vary and I didn't want to be too harsh but I'll never return.

Great snack stop if you love elotes. They have every style and everything you could ever want to go…read morealong with your elote. Their service was fast and hassle free with all the ingredients laid out in front of you. It is easy to pick and choose what exactly you are looking for and their menu is vary friendly and easy to read. If you enjoy elotes this place is a must visit. An easy 5-star stop.

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Tosti Box with Elote

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Sendero Texas Gastropub

4.5(2 reviews)

4.1 mi

This is located in the Mercado! It's a cute little spot with plenty of parking and seating! Plus…read morethere's a ton of shopping around as well. I wouldn't recommend the chorizo hush puppies. To me they were a little on the bland side not what I was expecting. A little too hard for my taste I didn't finish them. However the mac n cheese and antelope burger were both amazing! I would def go back for both of them! I know there are more items on the menu but these two are really good! If you are in the area I def recommend stopping by, their service is good and the food is great.

Adam did it again. His burger making skills are unquestionably top notch. Stopped by to try the…read moreAntler Burger again but saw that a beef cheeseburger was on the chalkboard this day. Even though it said cheeseburger special, bacon cheese special would have been more correct. Burger came with lots of cheese. American, fontina and blue cheese crumbles. It had thick cut crispy bacon. Spicy Mayo and grilled onions. The burger was amazing!! On par with the quality of the Antler Burger. It was seasoned perfectly. The patty was juicy, crispy on the edges and well seasoned. The cheese was melty and oozed out of the burger creating your own cheese fries. The fries by the way were significantly improved over the bland ones I had previously. This time they were seasoned with a few spices and given and extra coating to make them super crispy. Much better. Again, I can't reiterate how good the burgers at Sendero are. The other items on the menu sound so good and I would love to try them but when a burger is this good. You get the burger.

Cheeseburger Special 7/29/2021

Antelope burger

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Chorizo hush puppies

Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina

4.2(236 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

Good steaks, good atmosphere, good people, good time with family and friends, really enjoyed the…read moreouting will do again

I stopped in here on a work trip for dinner. The corner of the cantina was great. The cantina…read moreroom is very chill and the live music was great. Food was mixed. The heirloom tomato salad was not using heirloom tomatoes. They tasted like generic restaurant grade raw tomatoes and were grainy. Great dish but the tomato choice needs to be reconsidered. The Mesa chicken was great. Super tasty and moist. The server was either inexperienced or overwhelmed with tasks. Nice but had entree coming out before salad and a separate issue which resulted in my entree being sent back. Everyone was great with the correction but it definitely seems there are some organizational issues going on. I'd absolutely eat here again and would love to try the main restaurant.

Cantina room music

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Bonhomia

4.1(91 reviews)

1.8 mi

HOLY SHIT!! I dream of this place, and I anticipate the day I go back to enjoy a FULL-MENU…read moreexperience! My husband and I ran into this place when we were visiting McAllen; it reminded us of local Houstonian places of the same caliber. The chilaquiles I had were one of the best I've had in Texas; and the mimosas were too, it wasn't bogged down with fake additives, this place added freshly- squeezed fruit juice (who even does that anymore?). Our server was soooooo patient and sweet as we navigated through the menu, wanting to try every piece of heaven from this place. We loved that the kitchen was "open-concept" and we could see the chefs LIVE & UPFRONT--but the place is small, so be ready to wait, but SO WORTH IT! Traveling to McAllen soon just for this place

Excellent food. Good service. Menu is interesting and diverse. A nice little brunch place.read more

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