The food is excellent here. The atmosphere is pretty with large TV's and sea style decorations. The…read morecomplimentary soups, black beans and salsa w/tostadas is excellent. I really enjoy this restaurant.

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.

The food was alright. I didn't enjoy my meal as much as my husband enjoyed his shrimp tacos…read more Overall I think it was too pricey. Waitress was very attentive even though the restaurant was busy. The atmosphere was good. The restrooms could use some improvement. It's such a small space that makes it awkward for people to walk past each other.

This place was pretty good, pretty expensive but with reasonable servings. The restaurant was very…read moreloud with sounds of dishes and vacuums and soccer and music, the restaurant was nice aesthetically. The service was okay nothing crazy just regular.

It's was so beautiful and calm in there on a late Monday afternoon. Our server was super kind and…read moreexplained everything to us and even offered the seasoning so we could try them beforehand. I really loved the Trifecta seasoning and no spice level. The shrimp was cooked so perfectly and it wasn't soo garlicky. I can't wait to go back again!

super slow service. I wanted to order the wings off the lunch special, and the waiter told me I…read morecouldn't since it wasn't in the time frame. Okay, but the wings are on the kid's menu?? I understand if it has to be a different price that's fine but to not let me order them at all was annoying. we were a party of 4 and my boyfriend's food came out 30 minutes after everyone else's. It wasn't even a crazy order either it was a basket of fish and shrimp. I would not recommend this place at all unless you aren't hungry and have 2 hours to spare.

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.

Today we had an amazing lunch ! The service was great !!! The fried rice is the best of the best,…read morethe fried fish and the blackened cat fish as well !! The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food and the very high quality!!! Definitely we will be back !! Thank you Mambo you made our day !!!!!

Unfortunately our experience at Mambos was not the best. The food seemed old and dry. The fish…read morefillet on the kids menu was very very small... even for a child. My son was very upset when he saw his portion.

Fresh, fresh, fresh! Innovative Mexican seafood appetizers and entreés. Fish tacos were delicious…read moreand well served. Stuffed fish filet was stuffed with octopus, shrimp, and calamari. The Ceviche Tropical can be shared by 3-4 guests.

So good! I stopped by this restaurant over the weekend and we were served great food. I ordered the…read moreshrimp tacos and my mom ordered the fried fish. I highly recommend the cucumber water, is freshly made and tastes amazing.

It was great. Clean. Excellent service. I started out with chips and puréed habanero salsa that was…read morea mild spiced salsa. They also brought a tomato sea food flavor broth that had a small amount of onion and carrot. Then I had mixed fajitas with corn tortillas. Chicken, beef and shrimp cooked in onion and bell peppers. It also came with a side salad with ranch type dressing and rice. I thought it was all cooked and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommended!

Fun time with my sister-in-law! The shrimp in a garlic, red sauce or camarines al moja de ajo was…read moregood, just a bit too much salt. I added pepper and enjoyed my meal. Sergio was a very helpful and friendly waiter. This dish came with rice and a small salad. Both were good! My sister-in-law had camarones el culichi. I had a bite, and the green sauce and cheese tasted good, too. The atmosphere was fun and inviting! It's a big place! A set up for a band and/or karaoke is ready! They remain open until 2:00a.m. Wednesday-Friday! Great evening out! Great company!

I've been to McAllen frequently in the past several years, but I had always been told that this…read moreplace was "okay, but nothing special", so I avoided it as there are plenty of great options. This time, it was the first option that was recommended, which certainly got my attention. When I walked in, it was obvious that there is a renewal happening here - the restautant itself is getting quite a nice makeover, but while I love a nice ambiance, you can't eat the atmosphere. That said, I love the fact that even though there is lots of great energy in such a lovely space, I could still hear the people across the table. The true test of course is the food. I'd rather have a great meal in a dive bar than so-so food in an elegant room. The good news is that I did not have to choose. I don't know what the food was like before, but clearly what is happening on the plate has been elevated well above "okay, but nothing special". As usual when I travel, I dined with a group. While I very much enjoy the company of others, I also like being able to try taste more dishes, especially when I go somewhere for the first time. That allowed me to swoon over the hamachi crudo, crab cake (a favorite in general), lobster tail (very creative), the bacon mac & cheese, the king salmon, and the carrot cake (another favoriote). I don't love red meat, but my friends were just as effusive about the steaks. There's a real vibe to this place - a pride in the food, the place, and the experience. Go (or go back)!

Not impressed with food or services. Little expensive for what you get. One and done.read more

Great environment for celebrating and hanging out with family and friends. The Mariscos are…read moredelicious with friendly and accommodating staff. Had dinners with friends here and were able to just talk and laugh while we enjoyed big portions of mariscos (seafood) in a lively environment. Music playing and tvs with soccer games on the screens. Someone was celebrating their birthday and to our surprise the place sang their version of La Mañanitas that was fun and unique. Ordered the Mullecito Never have I ordered something on a menu based on a photo and the photo be smaller than the portions I received. If I'm back, I'll have to go with their ceviche but I can't wait.

The food is AMAZING here. Came down on Ash Wednesday and wanted some fish, and one of my coworkers…read moresuggested this restaurant. I'm happy she did-I will definitely be back! The fried fish in the number 1 was crispy and not greasy in the least, which is hard to do on a busy day like this. Bravo!

This is as close to upscale creole (I'm creole) as you can get in the RGV. It's a chain so there…read moreshouldn't be any surprises. Good restaurant consistent with the other chain locations. I always get the crawfish ettoufee and I love it.

Here's a short, clean, and strong version:…read more Papadeaux's in Pharr, Texas was excellent. The shrimp were fresh, big, and full of flavor, and the fish, crab meat, and rice were truly unforgettable. We also enjoyed the fried seafood platter--perfectly crispy and delicious. The service was amazing, and the staff was very accommodating with a wheelchair, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!