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    Maria's Restaurant

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Tampiqueña pollo plate
    Evelyn C.

    The chips and salsa were delicious and so was the food. I ordered the 'Tampiqueña de Pollo Plate', the portions were good and the food was tasty. The enchiladas were my favorite on the plate! Servers were attentive and answered the few questions I had without a problem. I'll definitely be coming back!

    "Our breakfast group, the "Traveling Taco," met on Saturday, March 9th to catch up with each other. There were 20 of us, and we all had a great time enjoying our breakfast and the excellent service provided. I would like to express my gratitude to Charlie for allowing us the opportunity to have a wonderful time at this awesome restaurant, MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT. We look forward to visiting again soon."

    Eggs, beans, potatoes, barbacoa and menudo.
    Malikai M.

    Went downtown today and decided to try something different. Got the special which was 10.00 for 2 eggs, beans, potatoes, barbacoa and 2 tortillas. The menudo was a small cup. Had no hominy in it. The taste was ok. The barbacoa was a very small serving. It tasted ok but nothing fantastic. Potatoes were hard and a little dry. Eggs were good. Service was good but the food was average at that.

    Migas a la Mexicana
    Efren S.

    Located in the Old Historic District of McAllen, Maria's is staple neighborhood family restaurant. My family in the area are regulars here so I stopped in to check it out for myself for breakfast. Prices are very reasonable and food quality is as good as home cooking, including the home made flour tortillas. I had the Migas a la Mexicana, which adds tomato, jalapenos, and onion to the corn tortilla and egg scramble. It is a local TexMex specialty that I crave in Los Angeles. Well, I got my fix and will return for more. Highly recommended. I'm sure you will find your favorite menu item.

    Brunch with my honey...
    Claudia H.

    Everything is good here. Most of the wait staff is very good and friendly. More than anything I love the enchiladas here...Mexicanas or Americanas.

    Las salsitas
    Claudia P.

    Como estar en casa de la abuela, este lugar sirve auténticos platillos caseros. Todo desde la barbacoa hasta las hamburguesas es hecho con amor y a mano. Y a precios razonables. Mis padres y yo hemos ido a este lugar desde que era yo bebé y siempre salimos satisfechos. Hoy llevé a mi novio a desayunar y también le encantó. El cafecito siempre sabe recién hecho. Yo ordené el platillo especial que contiene barbacoa, una taza de menudo, huevos al gusto, frijoles y papitas (mis favoritas). Tiene de todo un poco y todo sabe riquísimo. Nada grasoso y aunque ya era un poco tarde el menudo no sabía recalentado. Mi novio pidió el desayuno de pan francés y le encantó. El pan estaba riquísimo. Las salsas que sirven para los totopos siempre han sido las mismas y son las mejores salsas que he probado en restaurantes mexicanos. Te lo juro. Una es fresca al estilo pico de gallo pero bien picadora y la otra es cocida. Tan ricas que te las puedes beber!! Salimos satisfechos con la comida y el precio que pagamos. Si eres del Valle y no has ido aquí, te lo has perdido. Corre y pruébalo. Te va ha encantar!!

    Mole plate. It's a little bit spicy and not too sweet.
    Michelle A.

    The best little hole in the wall restaurant downtown McAllen. The food is homemade. The mole plate was awesome. Love that they gave cold Mexican cokes and sweet tea.

    Breakfast Specials
    Sara S.

    Delicious food, great prices, and even better hospitality. Highly recommend trying it whether your a local or visiting!

    Jenny C.

    I was very hungry so I popped in the restaurant sat down & was attended immediately, Good service & the food has a great taste. I recommend 100%

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    La Costa Grill

    3.9
    (172 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Soy cliente asiduo de la costa pero hoy estuvieron de lo peor…read more1.- Pedí un plato que siempre ordeno, y la mesera me dijo que ahí no lo ofrecían, lo cual era incorrecto 2.- la máquina de sodas no funcionaba (lo cual lo comprendo) pero de jodido regálanos agua!!! 3.- nos trajeron la comida (otro mesero) y no nos dieron cubiertos ni de plástico 4.- se los pedimos a otro mesero y contestó: ahorita le digo a tu mesera 5.- cuando nos trajeron unos tenedores la comida ya estaba fría .... Y mi mujer ENCABRONADA Y diciéndome: cómo me voy a pasar la comida sin nada que tomar 6.- nos trajeron los refrescos y eran puro jarabe (horribles) 7.- pedí hablar con el Gerente y no vino, cuando lo vi pasar llegó en chinga dijo Sorry y se fue... Y mi mujer MÁS enojada y ya sin tiempo para comer .... Llegamos de buenas y salimos de malas Aplica al Restaurante de Mission solamente McAllen y San Juan Nunca me han fallado

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    Buena Vida Mexican Cuisine

    4.8
    (45 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Pro #1: Meat is sooooooo tender. I wish it had more seasoning ... even if it was salt nonetheless…read moreit was good! Con #1: This restaurant is not environmentally conscious. Other than the meal, everything is served on styrofoam, utensils are plastic and cups are bad fast food plastic qualify. Con # 2: I asked the waitress if they had unsweet tea and pink packet sweetener. I asked about the pink packets 3 times and she said yes. She came back with yellow packets. I asked if they had pink packets and she said no. No to her. Con # 3: There are no free refills. I ordered two unsweet teas and the girl brought me two unsweet teas with yellow packets. So I asked for a sweet teas. They charged me for three Aqua Frescas. Charged $15. Hell no. Meh. Pass on a second visit.

    Another recent discovery here in Mission, TX. This small restaurant is off the main road in a strip…read moremall and seats maybe 40-50 people. The menu is simple but offers some variety. We were served a small plate with warm, crisp tortilla chips that were sprinkled with a seasoned powder (not Tajin) that was pretty salty. I shook off the powder as it made them too salty, even for my tastes. The greenish salsa was also a little salty but VERY TASTY and had a little kick. From where we were seated I observed the cook blackening the tomatillos on a grill in the kitchen. These were the backbone of this salsa. If it weren't quite so salty I'd be raving about them. I ordered a platter with three main items - Lonches, Sincronizada and Street tacos. All three items must be filled with the same protein, so I chose Birria. Other choices include pollo, bistek, trompo and fajita. The birria was nice and juicy and well seasoned. The Lonches were larger pieces of bread than I'm accustomed to finding, especially in Progresso, where they are quite popular. They were also toasted it seemed instead of being soft and pillowy. The street tacos were excellent with toppings of red onion and cilantro. The Sincronizada was something I'd never eaten before and was a smaller version of the one they serve as a main course. It was not the traditional dish which comes with slices of ham, but it was pretty good filled with birria. Charro beans were also served if I remember correctly. I ate one of the lonches, one of the tacos (the other I gave to my son) and the Sincronizada and was stuffed; leftovers for a later meal. The wife ordered the full version of a Sincronizada filled with pollo (chicken) and wasn't able to even finish half of it. It was huge! They brought us two bottles of salsa - a green salsa and a reddish/orange salsa. Both were pretty hot by my standards and the reddish one would absolutely hurt you if you added too much. So... a word to the wise... caution advised. They were quite tasty. All in all we will come back. I particularly want to try out some of their other proteins and their fajitas.

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    El Itacate

    El Itacate

    4.4
    (122 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I've been craving chilaquiles since yesterday. I'm in a short work trip in the area and found this…read moreplace here in Yelp with pretty good reviews. This place doesn't disappoint, I love everything, from the clean modern yet inviting ambiance to the café de olla and the Chilaquiles! I ordered the Mini Reketes: chilaquiles divorciados (red and green salsa) which come with shredded chicken. I added queso panela asado and chicharrón with mixed salsa... DELICIOSO! And to top everything else, the service was kind and friendly, as soon as I let Nancy know it was my first time here they walked me through the options and what they are known for. But that's not all, I came in hungry and left satisfied AND motivated by their kind personal note in my coffee cup and inspired by their place matt. If you are in McAllen and surrounding areas you need to try this place!

    El Itacate has some of my favorite Salvadoran and Mexican food. From pupusas to chilaquiles, to…read moretacos, delicious options for breakfasts, lunch and dinner, they won't disappoint. My favorite is the Tacos Llorarás (you will cry taco) which features a handmade corn tortillas stuffed with a chile relleno made of jalapeño and cream cheese, plus a flavorful beef birria. Add your garnish and salsa of choice, and if the heat of the chile doesn't make you cry, you will eventually cry if you cannot return soon. It's that good! Drinks are either Jamaica (aguas frescas style). This location is right across the road from the Sam's Club on South Jackson Road. There is additional parking in the back. Family friendly.

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