This is a fantastic place. It's good for families or for couples, everything was great, everyone…read morewas super nice. Also... It's called La Jaiba now.

Service was great. We went during happy hour to get the grilled Oyster which were fantastic. We…read moreenjoyed everything we got. The lobster lonches were really tasty and worth what we paid for them. The San Manuel taco was really tasty as well.

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Clean establishment with great, friendly service. Started with a trio of salsas and a bean dip…read more Ordered a michelada, paella and ceviche. All were great! Additionally, ordered the churros and cornbread. Yum. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Would come back to try the molcajete and other items.

At Costa Mesa you are always greeted when you walk in…read more Great food! Great and friendly service!! Comfortable and decently priced! Especially during Happy Hour! I always have a beer and my sister has a margarita.

We decided to try this restaurant during happy hour, which they had some good deals. The restaurant…read morewas decorated with a Mexican flair. The waiter was polite and somewhat attentive until the end of our visit. The drinks were a great price during happy hour. The tasty chicken chimichangas in the appetizer menu were 50% off during happy hour and were very large, could feed up to 3 people. We will be back!

What a letdown. We were shown to our table, then ignored for…read moreover 15 minutes before our waiter even acknowledged us. Strike one. We finally ordered--only to receive chicken fajitas instead of beef. Sent them back, waited again. Strike two. When the corrected order arrived? The fajitas were completely bland. No seasoning. The sweetbread--crispy on the outside, yes--but equally flavorless. And then we realized they'd forgotten the beans entirely. Those charro beans? The most tasteless I've ever had in my life. Strike three. The ambiance was nice (though overpriced for a mall spot), but the food was a shadow of what I experienced here a year ago. Such a shame--Mexican cuisine should sing with spice and care. This was a silent, disappointing echo.

Super friendly and attentive services, delicious tasting food, and a great environment to enjoy…read morewith family and/or friends. This place is on the mid range prices for food, but the staffing and environment makes up for it. Truly enjoyed our appetizers, chorizoqueso, where the waitress mixed it up for us and served each one of us at the table on our choosing of flour or corn tortillas. Personally enjoy the corn but they're both great As the entree, went with Tacos Matamoros and they did not disappoint. On portions and taste it was great.

I ordered their lemonade and a normal appetizer of mozzarella sticks, their lemonade was amazing,…read moreand their mozzarella sticks were the typical. I also got a order of their birria tacos, which stood out the most to me since I don't find a whole lotta places near McAllen for some bomb birria tacos. The best place I've been to for birria tacos is down by Brownsville but that is way too far, been looking for a closer spot and I'd highly recommend their birria tacos. I saw they also have spirropapas which would make for a way better appetizer. It's nice to see they are doing everything from scratch, you can see into the kitchen just to see how they cook everything. Very nice staff or family I should say. It was rather empty inside but also nice atmosphere.

We ordered a cheese burger, mushroom burger, and rib eye tacos on our first visit. The rib eye…read moretacos are amazing. The beans it comes with are very flavorful. The burgers taste amazing as well as the fries. Everything seems fresh and made to order. They also carry Mexican cokes. I will be recommending this place to everyone. The service was amazing as well. Very friendly people.

Found via instagram. What a beautiful hide away with great Photo heaven with beautiful backdrops…read more Saturday morning early breakfast. Plenty of parking! Servers were so friendly and accommodating to food requests. We ordered chilaquiles and it was AMAZING! Crispy and tangy. A place we will consider for a family gathering. We will visit again in a future visit to the Valley!

To start with the positive, it had a good ambiance and has a picturesque environment for dining out…read morefor a special occasion or simply sharing a meal with family. However, the food is overpriced and the service we received was dismissive. There were a lot of flies inside, and we found a fly in our margarita after a couple of sips. When we brought this up to the server, no apologizes were made and it was brushed over. We were told they replaced it with a new one, but the glass we received after was the exact same level it had been previously, which we were told was due to restaurant policy. Important to note, the "full" glass we were given not even a full glass. We returned the drink due to not feeling confident in the change. Would not recommend this place, and would recommend driving out to some of the other further restaurants in the area!

Everything was delicious and the friendliest staff. Lively ambience, clean, and serval TVs for…read moresports. This was all free before I even ordered! Latino owned places never charge for chips.

Este lugar es el mejor lugar para mariscos en el Valle. Los mariscos son frescos y las porciones…read moreson de buen tamaño por el precio. Tienen especiales en la hora de lonche y su consomé esta lleno de trozos de pescado y camarones. Eso si, cuidado con la salsita de habanero que esa sí que pica. El servicio siempre ha sido excelente y si tienes suerte hasta hay mariachi en los fines de semana. Así que si te gustan los mariscos, ven y disfruta de un cóctel de camarones o unos filetes de pescado. No te vas a arrepentir. Y no te olvides de probar su limonada con pepino! Posdata: El domingo pasado mis padres fueron a disfrutar de unos especiales de lonche. Mi mamá, como siempre, no se acabó los 3 filetes que vienen con la orden pues se llenó con el caldo. Pidió una cajita para llevárselos pero se le olvidó llevársela y la dejó sobre la mesa. En rumbo a casa se dieron cuenta y regresaron al restaurante. Mi papá se bajó a preguntar por la caja y la mesera le informó que la acababa de tirar a la basura. Entendemos que no pueden guardar comida por horas, pero ellos regresaron en cuanto se dieron cuenta en el camino a casa (tampoco vivimos lejos de allí). Solamente lo incluyó como una sugerencia que por favor esperen un poquito antes de botar a la basura un contenedor para llevar por si el cliente regresa por la comida que ya pagó. Gracias.

Lajaiba, was a great experience. they have a nice selection of fish. Owner is around & making sure…read moreof the food that comes out. They have a new seafood enchilads with an oyster rockefeller sauce that will absolutely blow you away. Local owner who cares! Support our locals. Service was great! check it out!

Great meals and appetizers. LJ tacos were my favorite. Everyone nice and attentive. A cool place…read morefor a date or family.