Sooo, I don't like to review a restaurant if I don't have anything nice to say because I want…read morebusinesses to flourish & want to keep America working, but I don't want you to have a bad experience either. Anyway, the service was very good, friendly & attentive. We ordered the Pancho Villa nachos as an appetizer, and they were loaded & well served. My husband ordered the pork belly tacos, I think he wanted to cry; pobrecito. It wasn't pork belly. It was a piece of thick cut bacon that was extremely salty on a corn tortilla; pobrecito. I ordered the enchiladas suizas, the tomatillo sauce was tasty, but the whole dish was dry and barely any sauce on it, plus the beans were bland. The Chile relleno had good flavor. I think the most annoying thing about the experience was the music. The restaurant has tvs all around the bar with videos going on some & sports on another. At first, it was spanish music videos, and then all of a sudden, it seemed like a three year old got a hold of the remote (it was some waitress video surfing). She kept changing the music & videos from spanish to english & and vice-versa during mid-song. It was annoying because she even turned up the music while video surfing; it was crazy. You could say it was a bad experience & I won't be going back.

Service was really great!!! We had a very sweet waitress and attentive person bussing the table…read more I really didn't like the aguachiles but kind of forced it hoping they'd grow on me. The shrimp didn't taste very fresh and weren't peeled well. The habanero sauce, however, was really good!! Delightfully spicy and well seasoned. Still would rate that dish about 3/10 at most only for the sauce. Very hard to get down for me, but my friends had better dishes. I tried my buddy's milanesa de res which was pretty good, if slightly over breaded. Pairs well with the potatoes. The rice served with this dish is perfect. We aren't always rice lovers but this serving was flawless - I could eat a bowl of it. Overall a 6.5/10 from me but my friend enjoyed! Our other friend had some tacos which were demolished so they must have been good. To me they didn't have a lot of filling but it was a reasonable amount. I also ordered the "salty dog" drink which I liked a lot, and it was on the weaker/less alcohol heavy side. They give you complimentary chips with little sauces that come with dipping spoons which I thought was a sweet touch. The music is a little loud on the patio but I've got old lady ears! It's a nicely decorated space and cozy.

My husband and I visited for the $20/person all-you-can-eat taco special. The process was clear: we…read morewere given a dedicated AYCE menu and could order two tacos per round. Service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and took time to explain how the AYCE worked, which we appreciated. The restaurant is spacious with a comfortable atmosphere. We enjoyed being able to sample multiple varieties and would absolutely return to explore more of the menu.

Excellent food and atmosphere!! All you can eat is worth every penny. Friendly staff and a shout…read moreout to 'Marcelo' who suggested what to try from the menu and everything he suggested was great!! Highly recommend this place .. Will definitely go again :)

Costa Messa Restaurant strikes a nice balance between casual and fancy, making it a good option for…read moredinner dates or grabbing a quick lunch with coworkers. I went for a work luncheon of over 40 people and they were able to accommodate all of us without feeling crowded, which was impressive. Reservations were made but service was a little slow; honestly, it was reasonable given a party our size. They started each table with complimentary chips and three different salsas: a traditional red, a green avocado-jalapeño style salsa, and a creamy white salsa. The white salsa was the most flavorful--seemed like a sour cream, lime, and garlic concoction. The red and green salsas had a little heat but were a bit watery and bland. I ordered the tacos al carbon. The beef was chopped, well seasoned, and tender, just as described on the menu. It was a solid meal--nothing that completely wowed me, but nothing overly disappointing either. Overall, the food was better than okay, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the restaurant handled a very large group reasonably well. I'd come back and give Costa Messa another try, maybe during dinner to see how the experience compares.

Will I be returning? Yes! I definitely want to try other things in the menu. We came here early…read moreFriday evening for fajitas. Their dishes are served in large portions. We could have definitely shared a plate! The chips and salsas were delicious. They served us a small cup of their veggie soup broth. Delicious too. The only thing I wasn't too fond of, was their refried beans. The server was so attentive and shows he truly enjoys his job. He took his time to recommend other dishes as he encouraged us to return. He even hyped up the owner by mentioning how humble and generous he is. The interior is very spacious and can accommodate all party sizes.

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!

Super good food! The rice was cooked perfectly and actually had flavor. Pastor tacos were REALLY…read moredelicious but by far the Carne Guisada was the BEST I have had in a long time!!! Not from the area but next time I pass through will definitely eat there again! We had it DoorDashed and much love to the driver because we received ALL our food and it was still hot! I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND

Yelp lists this restaurant as closing at midnight on Saturdays, and the sign on the door says 11:00…read morePM. However, after we were seated on the patio, staff informed us that the kitchen closes at 10:00 PM, which was completely fine. Later, when they came by to ask if we wanted another round of drinks, we were told the bar also closes at 10:00 PM.. Around 10:15 PM, while we were still seated outside, staff locked the restaurant doors and turned off the lights while we were seated on the patio. Shortly afterward, a staff member told us we needed to leave and took our drinks, even though mine was still full. The issue isn't that the kitchen or bar closes at 10:00 PM--it's the lack of clear and consistent communication. If customers are expected to finish up and leave by 10:00 PM, that expectation should be clearly stated online, posted on the door, and communicated upfront when guests are seated. The current closing times are inconsistent and create a confusing and disappointing experience. Also the guac and margarita were lacking.

I eat here almost every time I visit Harlingen. This time I decided to try the chicken and beef…read morefajitas because hello! New year, new Me! There was so much food piled onto the steaming hot grill placed in front of me I had to take a moment to process it all. The meat was so tender and so well seasoned. Oh how I wished for a bigger stomach that night. I ended up taking half of it home and even the leftovers were delicious! Of course one of my favorite sides is the charro beans so I was a happy lady no matter how you split the bill. Ramses has great drinks, great food and great service. I will continue to visit when I'm in Harlingen.

A beautifully and elegantly decorated restaurant. When we first entered, we thought we were under…read moredressed; though we were welcomed by friendly waitresses. We were made comfortable and relaxed. The waitress was very polite, patient and helpful in ordering. We tried some drinks on the Happy Hour menu, fantastic and beautiful drinks. We were served chips and a warmed salsa and then charro beans which came with the plates we ordered. The food was delicious and the quality & quantity was on point for the price. We will definitely consider stopping by every time we are in Harlingen!

Food and staff were amazing! Our waitress explained a lot of the dishes to us. She was great!read more

The description in English was "Grilled butterflied shrimp" and I was expecting exactly that. What…read moreI got was this incredible flavor bomb, phenomenal. The michelada was also good. Very impressed. The complimentary chips, bean dip, salsas and soup were a tasty touch.

I have been wanting to go to La Casa de la Abuela (Grandma's House) for a long time. Friends of…read moremine have raved about how good the food is. Well, they were right. La Casa de la Abuela covers every category for a delightful breakfast, brunch or lunch: a menu with great variety, quality delicious food, excellent service, a beautiful and pleasant atmosphere, good parking and a great location. My friend had the enchiladas suizas. I ordered the chilaquiles rojas con pollo. The menu warned that the salsa roja is spicy... and they are right. I like spicy, and this gave me the hiccups! Not to worry, they have several options, including mild ones. I was impressed with their molcajete of guacamole, the refreshing strawberry lemonade, the classy presentation of each dish. I almost ordered the chile relleno or the torta ahogada. I learned they make their own birote (a denser kind of bread roll) for the torta ahogadas, which is key for that dish hailing from Jalisco, which is smothered in salsa prior to serving. Everything I saw was spotless, elegant, and beautifully decorated. It's a new fave, and I will go back. When I do, I want to try one of their pastries: conchas, chocolate or strawberries and cream filled croissants, and more. This was a great place for a meet-up with a good friend. It would also be great for a date with my wife, a business lunch, or small groups. The dining room is not very big, so large groups would need to find another option. I highly recommend, Grandma's House!

This place has completely redefined breakfast by delivering a truly authentic Mexican…read moreexperience--absolutely no Tex-Mex here. It artfully fuses contemporary culinary creativity with the deep, nostalgic flavors of traditional Mexico. I ordered the Molcajete Norteño, and it was, without question, the best breakfast I've had in a long time. More than just a dish, the molcajete is a full sensory experience--beautifully presented, sizzling with flavor, and visually captivating. The atmosphere is equally impressive--warm, vibrant, and inviting, with a distinct charm that makes you feel both excited and at home. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a memorable and flavorful start to their day.