The location is perfect, tasteful interior decor. The food was top notch! Bigger plates than I expected, excellent drink selection and the server was knowledgeable on menu. My favorites were the corn flan and seared tuna tostada. I'd be back for sure! read more

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The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing with its modern seafood restaurant decor. The presentation of the restaurant facilities and the food is good. Comfortable, clean, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I would not, however, come here again. The specialty is supposed to be seafood, but both plates I tried left much to be desired. I'm a big fan of ceviche, so I ordered the Peruvian ceviche. Ceviche is best served cold and it is known for its tangy flavor. The presentation of the food is really lovely. The fish chunks sit in the bottom of the plate and topped with crunchy choclo, pickled red onions, and sweet potatoes. The fish, however, was bland. It was seasoned with a bit of chiles for spiciness, but it was lukewarm and had no tanginess, leaving me wondering if it was cooked enough as the acids of the citrus are meant to "cook" the fish. I had to ask for several limes to give it flavor myself. I also tried a "Timbalito" which is a corn-husk bowl filled with fish and octopus. This one had slightly more flavor and spice, but needed limes as well for a balance of tanginess. Most disappointing is the quality of the seafood. For a specialty in seafood, the octopus tasted an awful lot like canned pulpo, which is fine but not the quality I expect at this price point. I would also stay away from the cocktails. The menu lists the names of some cocktails but not the ingredients, so the bartender has to explain verbally each drink to you. I asked for something not as sweet, so I had a spicy margarita. The spice was just a little bit of tajin on the rim (which is mostly just salt) and the drink itself was undrinkably sweet. Had to quench my thirst with a bottle of water, because the restaurant does not offer tap water. Not impressed, not coming back. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Timbalito with octopus and fish - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Me and my boyfriend split the grilled octopus and it was amazing! A little salty at first but the longer you eat it the softer and more delicious it is! Definitely coming back,okay service too,this drink was delicious as well!! And not expensive!! read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Palomada - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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La Uno está cerrado permanentemente por falta de pago en la renta del lugar. La comida era buena , ! Lástima!

Great place for seafood, variety of items, good service, classy atmosphere. Seafood with a Mexican twist read more

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The place smells so clean and the food is so delicious. The bartender and hostess were really inviting and answered all of my questions. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Chips and salsa with tropical mojito - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

The food was great. Higher end Mexican and wonderful. Service was great. Highly recommend.

Everything . Unsurpassed in service, quality of food, and romantic amiance. Classy night out. Makes for a memorable experience . Definitely do it again. read more

I love the delicious food there! I love the view outside! I spent my birthday here this year and can't wait for the next! read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

First things first, this please is definitely aesthetically pleasing. I loved the decor, the color theme, and the overall space. Wouldn't mind doing it for the gram here. Secondly, service was excellent. Our party of 3 was well attended. Now for the goods, the food. Their horchata de coco did live up to the hype, 10/10 recommend. I've had the octopus at several locations around town and would probably order it elsewhere. The texture was good, well cooked. I wasn't crazy about the flavor, not bad just not for me. However, the rest of the table did enjoy theirs. I may have just chosen the wrong plate, so we may have to go again. Overall a good experience. #leslieapproved read more

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The selection of liquors at the bar is limited. The appetizer of the soup, chips, and salsas is good. The snapper was ok...not much meat and a lot of work to get what was there. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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I've been a few times, and my experiences have been great due to this specific octopus dish. On the second floor, you have the option to sit out on the patio or indoors. There's a bar, big mirrors and it's a nice interior. One of my favorite meals I've had in McAllen. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Octopus - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

My friend and I were lucky to arrive right on time for happy hour! The drinks and food is pretty pricey, but the happy hour helps! Haha! The food and the inside of the restaurant are so beautiful! This is a great place to bring people who are visiting the valley. Most of the menu is seafood, so not a lot of chicken or meat options, beside their burger, which is also so good! read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - In Love Tostada - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

This place is AMAZING! I have only been here a couple times but each visit has been awesome. They're abiding by COVID precautions from as soon as you enter the restaurant. They for you to clean the bottom of your shoe, they check temperature & staff are wearing masks & shields. The place is super cute, very chic. My first visit, the waiter was very friendly and gave us the best recommendation. It was the Taco Padrote, so delicious. I also ordered a tostada that was equally delicious. They also have tasty palomas & nice cold beer. You can choose between inside or patio dining. I've done both and I have no preference, they are both very comfortable & will get the same service. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Tostada - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance was elegant yet inviting, setting the perfect tone for a memorable evening. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes, each one with a detailed fresh, and high-quality ingredient. Every bite was a burst of flavor, leaving us craving more. The presentation of each dish was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the culinary expertise of the chefs. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring that our needs were met throughout the meal. Overall, our experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. We left feeling satisfied and already planning our next visit. Five stars without hesitation! Our server was Blanca and the manager Roberto. Expectacular service! read more

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant and its staff. But let me back up just a little bit. I travel on the road quite a bit for work, so I never know what kind of restaurant I'm going to walk into. I was staying at the Hampton Inn, and didn't want to fight the McAllen traffic and construction. This restaurant was within walking distance of my hotel. What a fantastic, fine! If I was staying in a different hotel, I would probably still fight the traffic just to get to this restaurant! A little hard to find, at first. The restaurant is basically on the second floor , and you got to find the door to the lobby to go upstairs by the elevator or the stairs. Of course, there's all kinds of signs, but who reads signs Lol! I ended up eating here two times in a row and sat at the bar. This was through the middle of the week and early. I wish I would've got the bartenders name, a guy and a girl the service there was beyond exception they were so very nice explaining the menu explaining the drinks, personal service was just beyond what you would expect in a restaurant these days on the second night they even learned it was my birthday and brought me out a cake with a candle. This is a must go to restaurant for the food and for the service and for the ambience. Beautifully prepared dishes beautifully done decor, and exceptional personal service. The octopus there is the best I've ever had in my life and all my travels. I wanted to keep ordering it, but wanted to try different things everything on the menu I tried surpassed any expectations I might've had. read more

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I've been here twice while on business trip and each time it's amazing! The food is delicious!! Worth every dollar. They service is great, I love how they romanticize every dish. The vibe is good too, they have music in the evenings. I had oysters for the first time and it was delicious! Bacon Wrapped ShrimpCeviche TostadaGrilled Oysters read more

First time here, staff was friendly and atmosphere is nice. To begin we ordered the calamari and some micheladas! The micheladas were pretty Awesome. I had the salmon and my husband had the octopus yes I agree it's a bit pricey but worth it if you are a foodie and looking for some pretty good seafood. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Octopus - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Really good unique food and beautiful decor, service excellent all server's were very polite

This place a a good spot to have lunch or dinner at too eat some good casual seafood. I recommend to eat outside & also be ready to speak Spanish if you decide to come here.... other than that thumbs up!!! read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Crab Fondue - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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I'd describe the menu as Mexican street foods & seafood dishes with a modern & unique twist. The horchata has a unique refreshing twist, it's a must! definitely want to come back on a weekend to try the cocktails and enjoy the rooftop patio! read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Nogada Shrimp. the roasted veggies in the middle were amazing!! - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Ivette was super nice waitress great with recommendations me coming from Dallas so far the best restaurant I been in McAllen . Great seafood options with a really unique twist . I highly recommend the tacos my favorite was cancuno and great Mexican wines options definitely try casa madero 3v ( the photo I have attached is the adobo , battered fish and cancuno ) read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Ok this place is great. I tried the tuna cracklings as appetizer. Great food. I've been several times. I come down for business and try to stop by at least once while I'm in town. The grilled octopus is good. Didn't like the bed of rice it was on but the dish was good. Staff very attentive. The atmosphere was good. Not too loud with the music playing. Great experience every time!! read more

Stayed at hotel close by. Decided to check this place out as I love seafood. The food was good. A little exotic but tasty. The presentation of the food was good also. I loved the grilled oysters! Friendly service. Definitely will be back! read more

Very Good Food and Service. Try the Consume!! Very flavorful food. The atmosphere was relaxing and delightful to be at. The drinks were very good!! No I'm not drunk! read more

Visiting family here in McAllen and decided to try this spot since it was close by my hotel. Glad I did! Pleasantly surprised by the modern, creative seafood dishes served by this restaurant. Entirely impressed by the food considering this restaurant is located in a smaller city. We had the Malenita ceviche, the Caribbean and Mamucas tostadas. (Don't call it Malucas like I did, lol) Speaking of that tostada, it was my least favorite actually. Kind of bland, IMO. Definitely recommend the others though! Great service and cleanliness was on point. I'll likely be back for the pistachio ice cream I missed out on. read more

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Surprisingly good. Nice selection of seafood options. Great cocktail menu. Minimal selection of reds. Love the chips they serve with choices of salsa. Great place for dinner. read more

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Food was great like always but my last visit I was extremely upset by the dishonesty and integrity of my waiter. I went with my family and I asked for the tab at the end of the night. I asked the waiter if gratuity was included since my party was 8. He looked at me with a straight face and said "oh no sir, it is not. Its up to you." Mind you, i paid with my credit. I have a habit of paying with my card and tipping with cash. He showed me the amount on the card reader or whatever its called and then I did the math on my phone and left a very generous cash tip. He kindly gave me my receipt and I left. When I got in the car, I opened the receipt and I saw that he already charged me 20% gratuity!!!!! I wasn't upset about the charge, I was just extremely upset and disappointed with the conniving, misleading and lack of integrity by the waiter. Whatever you do, see the full receipt before paying!!!! read more

Very tasty fish tacos with different sauces and ingredients. Bright, trendy interior, and a delightful manager, who brought me a cup of delicious seafood soup while waiting for my order. read more

Food was delicious. Service was good. Drinks were great! Try the house drink! We order a few dishes and they were all delicious!!!!!! I had the Octopus and it was so yum! read more

On my way back from Mexico I found this place and WOW!!! It was beautiful and great food. The staff was very helpful. Will definitely be back on my next girls get away! read more

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Really good food. Really great atmosphere. Pretty good drinks. The atmosphere here is everything. It's a wonderful place to have cocktails or have a meal. Date night would be good. Business meeting at lunch would be good. There's no downs to this place. It's worth any cost you pay. This place should be in your rotation in the RGV. read more

Great food! Not gonna lie when my wife said we were going here for "date night" I was a little doubtful. Left this place and I am amazed with the food. Gosh you won't understand until you go but it is so good. read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Surpassed my expectations, Sergio was so in-depth and took such great care of us, best Ceviche I've ever had, best salmon burger my girlfriend has ever had, and the shrimp citrus taco is so refreshing, I highly recommend this place! read more

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Our new favorite in town. Authentic Mexican Seafood restaurant, awesome ambiance, great service, our dishes today were Coctel Caribeño, Los Toriles, Tostada de Camarón, Tostada Mamucas, taco Cancuno y Pulpo a las brazas. Our drinks were Horchata de Coco. We closed with Nieve de Tequila. It is located just opposite to Rio Grande Regional Hospital ER on Expressway 83, the address is incorrect on Google Maps or Yelp as of 07/28/19 read more

La Uno Cocina de Mar - Dining area - Seafood Near Me - McAllen, Texas

By far the best seafood restaurant in a class of its own. A unique menu that doesn't disappoint no matter what direction you go (tacos, tosdadas, aguachilles). Drinks that satisfying your ever so thirsty taste buds and the best part of it, friendly and excellent service with a smile!! read more

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Great place came here two days in a row. First day had the rib-eye with bone marrow tacos and they were amazing. Putting them in the top three tacos I've eaten. Came back for the grilled octopus, which was amazing as well. Friendly bar tender and staff. I will definitely come back here when I'm in town. read more

Horrible service Like the food super salty. But the excuse is that they use salsa laggy and that's salty BS ok if is salty and you cannot eat it can you ask the client if they want something else .no the server here didn't . I feel people usually don't say anything in this part of the country that's why restaurants like this can get away , No manager came to apology or anything . The fact that they still charge you15 dlls or whatever the meal Was and didn't bring you a print out was shady . Literally she was expecting me just to pay 289 dlls for a bill I could not see when I got the bill I say they have hidden fees like $8dlls for using a CC , plus the tip that is ok but when she bring the bill wasn't a print out not the details bill so I asked for it and is when I realized all this . Like anywhere in the world anywhere even in 3rd world countries they will ask the client if you don't like I can bring you something else ,not is your fault you order and has Maggie sauce I had no idea what sauce what's that . If you are a traveler or from another large city you will not like this place . read more

Near airport, great welcome to McAllen. It's in the second floor of a shopping center. Unique twist on Mexican dishes. Flavorful. Live music. Open late, for those arriving into town on a late flight. read more

This hidden gem is absolutely amazing! The environment is very lively and upscale. It truly is a little bit of the Carribean in McAllen. Upon arrival we were served a small serving of shrimp soup with crackers and tostadas. We ordered the shrimp quesadillas, and they were delish! I also had a extra delicious shrimp tostada with a very large serving of Pozole (seafood style with shrimp and mussels). The Pozole was Yummy but I felt it lacked some spices. Oh and the mojitos are beyond refreshing. For dessert we tried the tart, passion fruit with merengue chocolate and strawberries. Yum! Need I say more. The server was extremely attentive, friendly and professional. Everyone was helpful to our needs and those tables around us. I highly recommend this restauran! read more

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