El Itacate is one of my favorite places in the RGV for Mexican and Salvadoran food. There are multiple locations. This one is in a small shopping center next to Sam's Club on the NW corner of 10th and Trenton. The facilities are still relatively new, everything looks clean. They have a nice dining room but also offer take-out. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 3:30 PM. Their menu has a good variety of breakfasts, from chilaquiles, omelets, classics like huevos rancheros, huevos divorciados, huevos a la mexicana, norteño breakfast of machacado (dried beef) and eggs, molletes, pancakes, and more. Their lunch offerings include a variety of salvadoran pupusas, caldo Tlalpeño, the jaliciense carne en su jugo; skillets of chicharrón pensado en salsa, frijoles con "veneno" (chorizo), melted cheese; various tacos from flautas, tacos and la plancha, tacos Llorarás (jalapeño relleno and birria), gorditas, enchiladas, and more. They also have a children's menu. They often have promotional specialty items like tortas de chilaquiles or tortas ahogadas which I have yet to try because I keep ordering the incredible tacos Llorarás. The service has always been exceptional whenever I have gone. Their staff is friendly and efficient. Place your order at the counter and pay up front (there is a jar for tips), and they bring your food to your table. Their drinks range from bottled soda (no soda fountain) to aguas frescas: Jamaica or a refreshing limonada with cucumber. The dining room has half booths (padded bench along one wall, chairs on the other side of the table, or standard tables and chairs. This makes it easy to accommodate wheelchairs if needed. Prices are a bit higher than a burger fast food place, but less than a chain sit-down restaurant. For the food quality you get it's a great price. They have plenty of parking, and restrooms (his and hers) are clean and well maintained. My only complaint is I wish they could extend their hours and offer dinner as well! read more

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Stopped by El Itacate for breakfast and it was a nice little spot! I got the chilaquiles and the cazuela de chicharrón -- both tasty and came out nice and hot. You order right when you walk in (which threw me off for a sec), but once you figure it out, it's easy. The vibe is chill, the staff is friendly, and it's a good place to grab a relaxed breakfast. read more

El Itacate - PL CHILAQUILES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Came in here one morning with family while visiting my parents and was pleasantly surprised. The place was well lit, inviting, simple ordering line, clean, and the staff were friendly and ready to help with recommendations! I personally ordered the Chilaquiles Reketes and they were awesome! It was a large portion stacked with food! The chips turned into a mixture of some soft and some crunch since there is salsa and food on top of them but it was very good! Eggs were cooked perfectly and the chicharrones were soooo good! Great texture, great flavor and very comforting dish! Definitely would recommend. It's a small place in the plaza and easily missed/overlooked on the way to Sam's but it's definitely worth the trip! read more

El Itacate - REKETES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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This place was recommended by a friend when I asked to meet up for brunch. She said she liked exploring new places and we decided to give it a try. The place has a great ambiance and the food was amazing! The service was fast and the food was exactly as I ordered it. I'm pretty picky with what I eat and everything tasted way better than expected. The portion was also very large for the small portion I ordered. I will definitely be add them to my place to frequent for breakfast/brunch when I travel to the valley. read more

The food is okay not great had better else where or made my self. The chilaquiles were DRENCHED in their green salsa was completely over powering. The coffee is burnt. The tacos planchas the meat and beans looked like it was sitting there burnt and dried up. Service was good greeting immediately and helped ordering for the first time was provided options. Good service. Ambiance is relaxing good music. Over all okay place but just my issues with the place. read more

El Itacate - a plate of food on a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Great food, Great prices, Friendly staff. By far one of the cleanest restaurants in the Valley. Buena comida, buenos precios y muy amables. Es uno de los pocos restaurantes limpios del Valle. read more

El Itacate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Chilaquiles están con madre like wow . Pero si está bien caro. Very very pricy but food is solid. They have one in Pharr I believe and it's a little more homey read more

El Itacate - PL CHILAQUILES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Went here yesterday for lunch. We had La Tabla entree which consisted of a variety of tacos with flautas and a chicharron salsa. The entree cost around $45 but will definitely feed a family of four with possible leftovers. You do have to purchase side items separately such as rice/beans. Overall we found the food had a great taste and very fulfilling. They have as self serve add on bar that consist of pickled onions,cabbage and carrots. They do serve breakfast as well. I would recommend stopping by if you want to try something from the normal taco restaurants we have down here. My only drawback is that they don't make fresh ice tea, everything is either in a plastic bottle or through pour out machines. read more

El Itacate - La Tabla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Was not worth the hype. My pupusas were cooked on high heat so the surface was cooked but the inside masa was still very raw. The disappointment. read more

El Itacate - PUPUSA CHICHARRON PUPUSA BEEF - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Had never been here before they have a small menu to pick from I ordered the tacos plancha. The tacos are small, the meat (whatever kind of meat that was, was bland). I asked the girl what kind of meat it was and she said "red" okaaay? I got my tacos they were cold. I hate cold food. I was with 2 other people and they didn't get served after maybe 10 minutes later so they were watching me eat. I only ate half and my friends were shocked bc I love to eat and I finish ALL my food. Not going back. read more