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    La Uno Cocina de Mar

    4.1 (87 reviews)

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    Romantic
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Brisket Rib-Eye Tacos with Bone Marrow

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

    Chips and salsa with tropical mojito
    Kalia A.

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

    Daniel L.

    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!

    Pulpo a las brasas
    Leslie B.

    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

    Stewart W.

    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.

    Octopus
    Mark M.

    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.

    In Love Tostada
    Eva R.

    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!

    Tostada
    Karen E.

    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.

    Excellent presentation of the shrimp and very delicious
    Garry W.

    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.

    Octopus
    Beya D.

    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.

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    Manny H.

    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!!!

    Nogada Shrimp.  the roasted veggies in the middle were amazing!!

    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!

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

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

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

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    Thank you for your review Ashley! Hope you visit us again soon :)

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