We visit the Valley every two or three years and always look forward to eating here. Always a…read morelittle pricey but worth it. And we'll be back again, I'm sure, but tonight was not a good night. Would rate tonight two stars based on value for price, but bumping up a star based on past experiences. We arrived, with reservations, to a half-empty restaurant. We (my wife and I) were first seated in a tight spot between a very large party and a wall, with a narrow aisle for the server to pass through separating us. After being seated, we realized this spot was not for us and asked to be reseated. Good thing, too, since moments later a player arrived to play corny Christmas tunes at a piano *immediately * adjacent (less than 3 feet away) to our original table. Nobody had asked us if we minded giving up our night's conversation in favor of the piano. I'm sure some folks would've loved it, but you need to ask before sitting people that close to the music. Anyway, glad we moved. If all else had gone well, I wouldn't be bothering with this review. But. The timing was terrible: we ordered cocktails before dinner. When they arrived, our waiter took our order - and within two minutes appeared with our soup and salad. My cream of cauliflower soup was great, but did not mix with my drink. What ever happened to enjoying a drink *before* dinner? My subsequent caesar salad was as good as any I've had, but when dinner arrived my wife's steak and baked potato were barely above room temperature. She also mentioned that her filet was incredibly dry. My New York strip was tasty, though. Oh, but the wine: we each ordered glasses of red, but both were *ice* cold. Like really really cold. So we slogged through the meal, but as you might imagine we were ready pretty soon to write it off as an off night and move on. So we placed our utensils on our plates, pushed our plates a tiny bit away, and sat back a bit so the server could see we were finished. Which he might have, if on any of the six subsequent times that he passed near our table he had bothered to even glance at us. Finally, we had to get another server to request that our server bring our check. So he finally shows up asking what we need, not bringing the check as we requested of his colleague. I again asked for the check mentioned to him that as a server it is useful to look around at your tables whenever you pass through the room. He did not apologize. Look, this is usually a great place. I'm sure we'll be back on some future visit to McAllen. Tonight, though, not so much. I hope the management is paying attention to this and that this was truly just a rare off-night and not a sign of declining service. At this price, you need to do better.

I don't come here often. When we do, we know to expect a large check at the end. However, we've…read morenever left disappointed. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. The tables were somewhat cramped together. I came with a large group of friends. Our server was very attentive. He made sure I was content with my special unique cocktail order. I especially loved the pianist music softly playing in the background. Our food was great.

I attended the restaurant while on a business trip. I'm not normally one to write reviews, but…read morePrime Steak & Seafood is the exception! The atmosphere was warmly inviting; the place was lit into a warm glow. I ordered the New York strip (medium rare, of course), and not only was the steak cooked exactly to my liking but it was beautifully presented. Christina, my server was fantastic! She was knowledgeable of the menu (especially about the cocktails and wines!) and was an intellecutal conversationalist, which definitely brought something unique to my experience. All in all, I would recommend Prime to locals and out-of-towners alike!

We came to Prime in McAllen planning to just have drinks, but the atmosphere was so inviting we…read morecouldn't resist ordering more. The cocktails were excellent, and what started as "just one round" quickly turned into sharing a delicious appetizer of chicharrón de rib eye, beautifully plated and full of flavor. We couldn't leave without trying the warm, golden cornbread dessert, and it did not disappoint: soft, sweet, and absolutely addictive. The ambience is elegant yet relaxed, making it easy to linger, and the service was top-notch--attentive, friendly, and perfectly timed. What was meant to be a quick stop turned into one of the highlights of our evening.

I was eating alone & luckily got to sit at the chef's table! What a great place to watch the cooks…read morecreate these amazing dishes. Service was amazing! I ordered poblano corn chowder which was amazing! The fried chicken was okay but probably should have ordered beef or fish. I love this place & would go back just for the dessert!!

Excellent food, and excellent customer service by Daniel as the seating host who was very…read morewelcoming, and Apolo as our waiter. Came by to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary and we were greeted with a personalized menu, and our night ended with a beautiful dessert given to us by Apolo. Farm to table, the food is fresh and tastes delicious. Small gestures of pouring wine and remembering us as returning customers is what keeps us coming back.

Good atmosphere the service was excellent and food was delicious. We would definitely recommend…read morethis spot for an anniversary celebration.

Our special evening was 110% . Made reservations last…read moreminute. Mr. D TOOK EXCELLENT care the minute we came thur the doors. Waitress was prefect. Food. Ambiance. Service was memorable. We will return. Strongly recommend. Congratulations Salt on well deserved 5 star review.

I had the goat cheese pizza it was lovely and great live music is always fun to hear!read more

First time visiting this place and it was absolutely lovely. The tortilla soup was so good and the…read moreavocado chicken was just delicious. I ordered it on recommendation of my server and I am so glad I did. My server was such a nice guy and the rest of the wait staff was just as amazing. I spilled some salsa on my shirt and a lady server saw me in the restroom trying to scrub it off and offered to bring me a wet/hot towel. The ambiance is also beautiful; low lights and a beautiful interior. Will definitely be coming back!

Great food and attentive staff. DJ was awesome!! We had a great time. Everything was homemade and…read moremade with care.

I had the crispy pork belly served in orange marmalade with whole wheat tortillas and Im here to…read moresay it was delicious! I am trying to have some great mexican food while in McAllen, and the Bodega didnt have alot of Mexican food on the menu, so I enjoyed this dish and then moved on. Awesome place, great service, highly recommended!

The food and drinks were amazing. The atmosphere was fun, and the service was fantastic! Highly…read morerecommend celebrating a birthday there as the staff put on quite a performance. Will definitely be back

My husband and I visited for the $20/person all-you-can-eat taco special. The process was clear: we…read morewere given a dedicated AYCE menu and could order two tacos per round. Service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and took time to explain how the AYCE worked, which we appreciated. The restaurant is spacious with a comfortable atmosphere. We enjoyed being able to sample multiple varieties and would absolutely return to explore more of the menu.

This was a gem and the second nicest restaurant we located in McAllen. Which we will return to…read morewhen we visit the valley and recommend to family. A place for adults only to enjoy. This is the kind of place that would be a great fit in San Diego, CA area. Just throwing that out there for the franchise consideration. Service was impeccable. Staff was Dressed to impress, always on standby from the sidelines. Ambience was almost similar to a speakeasy vibe- except for the music, which was more current. Music was Low enough to have a conversation. Decor was simply beautiful with great intention - representing a large dark tree with branches made of wood slates dropped down across the ceiling. Our server was named "America". She was personable and kind. The drink menu has Variety of wines and Old Fashion cocktails options. The old fashioned was One of the best we've had and in our top five of favorites. The food was amazing! Just a delicious flavor and presentation. We are not professionals in the industry. We are two retirees who love great food, experiences, and service. If you're not rating this place five stars on food alone- maybe you're missing fine dining experiences in your life. Thank you for bringing two great restaurants (Ambra & ll Forno) to McAllen! You don't find these gems often in the Valley and wish we found it much sooner. Waiting with anticipation that you open further Southwest!!

Absolutely stunning restaurant in McAllen that is beautiful and well appointed inside and would be…read moreperfect for any special occasion. Began with their Caesar salad which was delicious and the perfect portion, the dressing was fantastic! Then had the salmon dish - I was not a fan of the salmon itself as it was a bit bland but the blistered tomato and orzo sides was delicious! Service was good , lovely atmosphere and overall good food