I have been to McAllen TX ... and have even eaten there (2 of 2)…read more I saw that many reviewers are awarding Cowboy Chicken 5 stars. I was going to go with 4 stars, but then thought about it ... they did everything right. I happened to be in this general area, while visiting the famous main branch of the McAllen Public Library, which holds the record for being the largest library on one level in either the U.S., North America, or the world. Dinnertime was approaching and a barbecue place sounded just like what I needed. Cowboy Chicken is in a strip mall close enough to the library. Parking is easy and, once inside, you go through a short line to order what you want to eat, with some people eating in and others taking out. I do like to eat this regional barbeque food on occasion, and it's something I do at least once every time I'm in the Houston metro area. I always go for the 2 item combination platter. However, in the Houston area, I don't seem to land on places that offer both brisket and boneless chicken. So, in Houston, I get brisket and turkey ... and I'm still a happy camper. At this Cowboy Chicken, I asked if I could get chicken as one of the 2 meats and if it could be (a) boneless piece(s). The young lady helping me said that I could and was very helpful. I took my tray to the simple but airy eating area and started to dig in. Everything, including the sides, was delicious. The chicken and the brisket were very much to my liking. I'm not being a big baby by always asking for boneless stuff, but who wants to mess with bones and scales when eating outside of their home or at a backyard event? I wanted to add that the portion size was satisfying and that the pricing was appropriate. This "main" Cowboy Chicken has a lot of good things going for it - the food, the service, the portions, the value, and, above all, what I perceived to be a strong focus on the customer. So there you have it. If visiting the impressive main branch of the McAllen Public Library and get hungry, you might stop by Cowboy Chicken for a meal. How does that sound for a field trip?

DELIVERY DRIVERS AVOID THIS PLACE!!! Show up and and they…read morewill waste your time making you wait around before telling you: "We sent our own driver out to deliver this order." Supervisor claims they don't know how this happens. And they don't really care. Will never eat here again either. Don't care how good they are. Pathetic

I stopped in here after spotting it driving down 10th St in McAllen. When I stopped in the bar…read moreseating was full of boisterous customers who seemed to know each other. The server came to me quickly to see what I wanted to order to drink. They have a good selection of taps. I see they also have specials everyday. Looks like they have live music often also. I ordered the nachos with steak and they were sooo good! I would like to cone by again sometime! Stop in and support local!!!

best Tomack steak I have ever had for a reasonable price it definitely better than the other over…read morepriced steak houses! Highly recommend 10/10. Loved the staff and the clientely! Lisa is one of the best!

It is a little hole in the wall type of place. The lady…read morecooking all of the food reminds me of my grandma, little old Mexican lady. It's simple but so damn good. Sad I don't live there to get breakfast burritos. My mom and her cousins go every Sunday like clockwork.

Amazing food and service and also has a really cool authentic vibe overall the best and also it was…read morerated the 2nd cleanest restaurant in McAllen.

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.

Our food is always delicious, but always check your meat on the type of finish of your meat that…read moreyou requested. I saw maybe 2-3 people sending back their steaks because it wasn't cooked to their request. It's either too cooked or under cooked. Their rolls always hit the spot!! The noise level is pretty loud on the country music. It would be nice if they turned it down, just a little. Other than that, it's always packed so, make sure you download their app and get on the waitlist.

I live down the road and frequent this restaurant every few weeks. Dining has always been pleasant,…read moreno issues there, but I have issues every time I get to-go. Specifically, last time I waited in my car as expected. I was listening to a podcast and didn't realize it had been 30 minutes past my pickup time and they still hadn't brought it out. Had to go up to the window, the girl let me know their texting service doesn't work, and my food was cold. I was upset but took it home and ate it disappointed because I didn't want to wait even longer. Learned my lesson and came later than the expected pickup time, parked, when I texted it said it wasn't ready so I waited 10 minutes before proceeding to the window. It took forever for anyone to come to the window, and even more time the 2nd time when I realized there was stuff missing from the bag. It wasn't until 20 minutes later that I got a text saying my food was ready and they were bringing it to my car. In total I was there 25+ minutes, every curbside spot was taken and I never saw a single employee take food to the cars. It makes me wonder if there really is something wrong with their texting line or if they're poorly managed and it's a "them" problem. The whole point of curbside service is so I don't have to get out of my car. But this restaurant makes it really difficult and makes me not want to get pickup from them anymore.

Never been to a Logan's before, so decided to give it a try!…read more It wasn't the worst food or experience, but there were a few things that could have been improved upon. Firstly, shoutout to our server Frank! He was hustling hard to take care of us and his other tables, and did a wonderful job. The issues began with the food. Small things, but a tad bothersome. Can't really go wrong with the rolls, and they kept those hot and coming as needed them, so no issue there. The grilled chicken Cesar salad was fine in flavor, but the chicken breast was quite sad. The portion of the chicken was smaller than just the Palm of my hand (and I don't have very big hands). However, the lettuce was crisp & it was dressed well enough. The teriyaki chicken had the same portion problem as the chicken. It was dressed with a pineapple ring, which was nearly the size of the minuscule chicken breast it was served with. A family member had the fried fish, and the fish was overcooked and tough in the middle. The biggest issue was that my younger sister had to wait nearly 10 minutes to get her food after the rest of us had received ours. The child at the table being the last to be served their food was a big problem for us. The only reason it's not a 2 star is because of the service provided to us by Frank out sever, and the friendly hostesses, which were each 5 We'll be trying a Logan's chain again at some point & hopefully having a better food experience.

Great food, great service, food came out extremely fast and hot. The setting was perfect and a nice…read morebreak from the Texas heat.

My younger sister bought cookbook with Luby's pie recipes, and made a few of the pies this…read moreThanksgiving! They were great! I got to have original recipes Chess Pie and Pumpkin Pie!!! :) Luby's uses updated or changed recipes, and it's not the same. My mom and had Thanksgiving lunch at Luby's and it was great. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful! Even though the food is served cafeteria style, we tipped. These workers put their families on hold for later so that we could enjoy our Thanksgiving and for that we are blessed and thankful. Thank you Luby's!

First off when we were ordering our food we asked for our mac n cheese in a glass cup as they serve…read moreyou more and they said they were too lazy to get them and just proceeded to serve it in a plastic one and they then gave us numbers for our fried fish as it wasnt done and didnt bring it until 30 minutes our server is named kat and treated us like shit said if they wanted us to get our food faster we might as well work here

Do you want really good food but don't want to spend a lot of money?…read more Look no further. The chicken is smoked on premise and you can taste the wood flavor from it roasting on premise. This place is awesome!

Friendly staff, clean environment but the food was a no go for me…read more Decided to try the chicken and brisket meal that allows for two sides (Spanish rice and ranchero beans). Chicken was a bit dried out and the hand chopped brisket was not what I've come to learn and call Texas Brisket. Prices are in the mid range ($11-25) for a meal with a drink. Glad I tired it but it's a no go for me next time.