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    Paula's Tea House & Deli

    4.0 (4 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    El Itacate - Tacos Llorarás ("You will cry.")  Cheese filled jalapeño (Chile relleno style) with birria on a handmade tortilla.

    El Itacate

    4.4(122 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $

    7/10 Flautas de papa 9/10 avocado chilaquiles…read more 7/10 chorizo chilaquiles 5/10 beans A coworker who works in the area recommended this place. I'm a huge migas fan and never thought to try chilaquiles. This place did not disappoint. I added eggs, chorizo and avocado with half green and half red sauce. I was surprised to get each adding in an individual stack. I managed to get my egg yolk over the avocado and chorizo. The food was really good, just not what I expected. The flautas de papa were a great buy. Instead of using a corn or flour tortilla to mop up my plate, I was able to use the flauta and with the papa in it, they were like little sponges soaking up all the leftovers

    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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    Highlight item 3

    El Itacate - Garnishes and salsas ready for pupusas or tacos

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    Garnishes and salsas ready for pupusas or tacos

    Casa Madre - Concha Casa Madre a delicious dessert amazingly delicious

    Casa Madre

    2.9(92 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    On a recent trip to McAllen Tx we visited this restaurant for a late lunch. The restaurant was not…read morevery busy and we were seated quickly. It is located in the mall but has its own entrance. The restaurant is beautiful. The host was welcoming but the overall service wasn't great. Once we were seated by the host we waited 30 minutes for someone to notice us. We only stayed because our kids were calm and we were mainly going to experience the restaurant. I assume it was the manager who noticed us because she came and asked if our order was taken and we told her no one had even come over to introduce themselves or bring drinks. She sent someone over and when they arrived they seemed annoyed. At that point we had already read the menu and decided so we placed our food order as well. It did take about 20 minutes for our food to arrive. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, tacos gobernador and enchiladas mexicanas. The pizza was a personal pan with 4 slices. It was extra cheesy but it was very soft, almost like a soggy texture. The enchiladas were good but the rice and beans lacked flavor. The portion was large and I did like they added cheese and avocado on it. The tacos gobernador also felt like a big portion with four flour tacos (more like a quesadilla style) and those were properly seasoned. I believe the server only came back one time but when we needed the bill it was another 10-15 minutes to get it. We paid around $75 including tip for 3 plates of food and no drinks. Price comparison to other places it does seem a little higher but given it is a nicer style restaurant you would expect the higher menu prices. Note: tables had sweet bread in boxes on them when you're seated. When we asked if they were complimentary or for sale he said they were $7. No sign, no price tag just a box of bread on your table.

    context, we had a long drive from Houston to McAllen and were really looking forward to our stop at…read moreCasa Madre. It was one of the must-try places for our group, so expectations were high. Unfortunately, the experience did not match the hype. Service: Our drinks took a long time to arrive. My agua de Jamaica showed up before the water I asked for. A friend ordered a flavored water that did not arrive until much later, and when it finally did, the presentation did not match everyone else's. When we asked, another waiter brushed it off with "es la pura ilusión óptica," which felt dismissive and unnecessary. Our server kept disappearing, and every time we asked for something, he walked away before the rest of the table could say anything. Simple things like refills and extra utensils took more than one reminder. Food: The salsa arrived late and needed salt. A friend's molcajete never stopped boiling. It was so hot she kept burning herself trying to eat it. One shrimp was even stuck to the molcajete. I ordered the papa asada featured on their TikTok, since it was not on the menu. The physical menu is outdated and the QR did not load because the WiFi and signal were both poor. What I received was basically mashed potatoes stuffed inside a potato shell. Not horrible, not great, just okay. I also asked for chives and specifically wanted the green part. I was served the thick white bulb pieces instead. Not the end of the world, but in Texas most places get this right, so it stood out. Atmosphere and logistics: We did not have a reservation, and it definitely showed. The energy from the staff made it feel like we were an inconvenience. The WiFi was bad and the cell signal was not any better, which matters when the menu is QR only. The payment terminals were down. It was not a major issue, but it made checkout less smooth than expected. Management presence: Several staff members and managers eventually came to the table, which made it obvious they knew service was off. Still, no one asked how things were going. They were mostly dropping items off. Overall: Overhyped and overpriced for the experience we had. The food was not the worst, but nothing justified the wait or the prices. Honestly, the best part of the visit was the laughter we shared over how chaotic the whole experience was. Casa Madre has potential, but our visit missed the mark.

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    2nd Street Bistro & Bar - $18 club sandwich. No issues with the food.

    2nd Street Bistro & Bar

    3.4(16 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $

    Updating a previous review to add new menu prices. They have increased quite a bit in the last 3…read moremonths. The service is still horrible. Last night my water was never refilled. I only saw the waitress when she dropped off the menu and took my order then when she delivered my order then when she brought the check. It was a lot of sitting there hoping her and the other larger girl would look up from their phones to bring me something. Tonight was much worse. Even after leaving a 30% to be nice last night I was completely ignored tonight and after 10 minutes went to the bar and asked for a menu. She never came back to take my order actually a guy from the back that brings food up saw I was being ignored and came up and asked what I wanted and 6 minutes later I had food. Then it was a 20 minute wait to get a check while they were busy yelling at guys across the lobby. While I'll stay at this hotel again I won't waste my time eating here again. The food was great, no issues with the food, the waitresses just don't care to serve people sitting at tables, just the guys sitting at the bar. Waste of my time and money.

    Stayed at the hotel on business for a couple of nights. We decided to eat at the bar, atmosphere is…read morenice with live soft music. First night I ordered the NY steak, it was pretty dry and over cooked when I ordered it medium rare. The worst part was the asparagus that came with the steak, they should have been in the trash and not on a plate as they were no longer green but the stems were yellow....next day we ordered pizza and they served it cold. The two girls at the bar service were absolutely horrible, you had to chase them down for drinks and other needs or keep asking. They were to busy on their phone or talking and not tending to the customers. I'll stay at the hotel again but will opt to eat elsewhere or order UBER eats. Worst bang for your buck.

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    2nd Street Bistro & Bar - Not sure what this is but it's good for customers

    Not sure what this is but it's good for customers

    2nd Street Bistro & Bar - Club sandwich. Sorry I ate half the fries before the photo

    Club sandwich. Sorry I ate half the fries before the photo

    2nd Street Bistro & Bar - Menu as of 2/2025

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    Menu as of 2/2025

    Black Bear Diner McAllen

    Black Bear Diner McAllen

    3.8(118 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    I had just arrived in town and I was hungry. Thankfully, a family member had this diner on their…read moremust-try list, and it went pretty well. We all ordered something different with the goal of being able to taste more of the menu. The menu is a well-rounded Southern American selection, and all of it is made in-house. It was a nice touch with the newspaper like menu, loved the decor and cabin home theme. The side salad was fresh; however, the house-made ranch was too creamy and too thick. There was potential with the cooked bacon mixed in, but the ranch flavor was missing. The cup of chili was great, similar to Wendy's chili if you needed a comparison. My meatloaf was good; the added carrots and topped crispy onions weren't too bad; however, the drizzled brown gravy was a no for me. The side of creamy grits and green beans and bacon were gobbled up! The cornbread muffins were a bit dry. Side of hash browns were good, a little on the oily side. The biscuit and gravy were colossal! Loved the gravy; the biscuits were a bit too doughy, almost seemed a bit undercooked, and for some reason, there seemed to be a lack of flavor in them. Enjoyed the ham and eggs. The pot roast dish was savory, and everything was nice; the veggies were a little over-seasoned, but I didn't mind them. The chicken-fried steak plate was a hit, I didn't even get a chance to take a solo photo. We had no room for desserts, and leftovers were taken home and appreciated. I'd like to add, despite ordering the larger versions of these meals, we only paid $68 and some change! The place was clean, the wait time was commendable, and the service was incredible!!! Despite the small misses, we'd still return. The majority of our food was great, and we left fuller than ever!

    Very filling meals are really good price, taste was very good as well. Usually with breakfast, I…read moredon't get too full but with how stacked these meals are, I even had leftovers. Will come again.

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    Black Bear Diner McAllen
    Black Bear Diner McAllen

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    Paula's Tea House & Deli - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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