Great food, cool vibe, friendly and helpful staff and.. good coffee!…read moreGotta get that chilaquiles cast iron bowl with poblano. Creamy, salty, savory....all around killer! And don't get me started on the refried beans and roasted potatoes. Perfection!

We were in town for 36 hours and decided to give this place a try - good decision…read more It's a smaller place and you order at the counter. We walked in just before the crowd which was great. The whole time we were there folks kept coming in! We tried the bacon egg and cheese biscuit. The sandwich was huge! The biscuit was buttery and flaky and very good - it was a 'different' flavor than 'traditional' biscuits - but it was great! We shared an order of biscuits and gravy. It was very good - again, a different flavor than any I've ever had - but again, really really good. It almost had a chicken fried chicken flavor to the gravy - whatever it was - very good. We shared a side of black refried beans. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had black refried beans - refried pinto beans all the time but not black refried. These did not disappoint - they had the definite homemade flavor of truly great refried beans - I would eat these again for sure. I had the ribeye burrito which came with medium rare strips of ribeye; strips of avocado; cheese; potatoes; and refried black beans. I don't like sour cream so I left that off. The burrito itself was grilled which added to it. The salsa was good and had a good balance of heat. Another win. One of our group had the oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries due to dietary restrictions. It was also very good - which was surprising for oatmeal. The oatmeal itself was baked, which is also rarely done. We would definitely come back when we ate in town next time. Different flavors than the 'norm' and all of them very good. Do yourself a favor and check this place out - you'll be glad you did!

Marry Me Shrimp. Oh my goodness. It was o very good. The sauce was light and bursting of flavor and…read morejust the right amount of sauce

Great food and great service! Tried this place for a lunch with friends. It definitely didn't…read moredisappoint.

Perfect lunch spot in McAllen. Extremely fast service, great food, and great service…read more The interior decoration is supplied by the abundance of art because it's half cafe and half art studio. For lunch they are only open from 11 - 2pm. So you have to know its amazing! Known for their spinach and mushroom quiche with a variety of soup, sandwich, salad, combos. i have to say the QUICHE was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must get it. I got a roast beef pastrami sandwhich with a black bean roasted sausage combo. I must say it was divine. I didn't get the quiche but i tried some from my coworkers and felt that i was missing out. Definitely will be coming back for my lunch rotations. All lunch deals are $7! Such a steal!

One of our favorite lunch places for many years! My favorite is the quiche...delicious! Salad is…read morevery nice with the jicama, mini bell pepper slices and fruit. One time we ordered a whole quiche and served it at a luncheon at our home. Everyone loved it! Staff is friendly and attentive, peaceful ambiance.

I don't get to come very often because of the distance it takes to drive but if IM close by I make…read moresure to make a stop here. Food is affordable and yummy. Coffee drinks are creative and enjoyable. They always treat me with kindness. Ambience is good for studying and for interviews. Pet friendly!

cozy and intimate spot to study at with plenty of food and drink and customization options. they…read moredon't use big/overhead lighting: all warm lighting (think candlelight (there's also hanging harry potter candles from the ceiling !!)) that makes the place feel soft and inviting when its overcast/gloomy or there's no natural light coming in. there is free wifi and outlets that are along the walls. they also have a nice selection of books and games to play. this is out of left field, but something i noticed and appreciated is that it smells nice, even when there isn't coffee being made. our barista was so kind to not only us, but one of her regulars that was handicap and used a walking stick. as soon as she saw her walk through the door, she greeted the regular and swiftly accommodated her by replacing the normal chair with a (one of two) cushioned one that would help make her more comfortable, and you could tell she does that out of the kindness of her heart. like i want to be her. she also speaks spanish and is attentive to the customers she has while also being (presumably) the only one on the bar.

Cute Spot with Great Flavors! The place is very cute,…read morethough it is on the smaller side. I was happy that I was able to reserve online for six adults, one stroller, and a high chair. The table initially felt a bit small, but the staff was quick to address this and were able to place another table next to ours to accommodate our whole party. I really appreciated their flexibility. Our server was attentive throughout the meal. The food had good flavor overall. I got the Jardin Pancakes, and they were delicious. My husband had the Enchiladas Suizas, which he enjoyed, though in my opinion, they could have been served hotter. One thing the restaurant needs to work on is communication regarding the menu. We were disappointed to learn that some items, like the Tacos Al Vapor, are not a daily offering. This should be clearly noted on the menu to prevent customers being disappointed. We will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu.

Casa Jardín is super cute and totally IG-worthy -- great vibes and really good food. We had the…read morechicken chilaquiles and French toast, both delicious. Service was good, but they definitely upsell everything. The chicken was an up-charge, the egg was an up-charge, and even the French toast had extras. Cute spot, just expect the bill to be higher than you'd think.

I have been to McAllen TX ... and have even eaten there (1 of 2)…read more This is yet another one of those places you've been to or experiences you've had that seem sort of surreal because you would have never imagined being here. I was in McAllen for a day or two when I spent some time on South Padre Island. Enter Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe. It's in what seems to be the area's biggest shopping mall and on the side closest to the 2 Expressway and its frontage road, and very close to the airport. I went in one evening and the mall was hopping. You will immediately see this understated store and restaurant ... a French creperie. (I don't remember where to put the circonflexe, accent grave, and accent aigu from 3 years of Catholic high school French, nor am I going to look for them on the keyboard.) So, while a little different from the other chain goings-on in this area, Sweet Paris is tastefully decked out. Crepes tend to be slightly expensive in general. It's all about marketing ... I'm going to sell you something "French" and charge a little more for it. However, I was very hungry. I would be ordering 2 crepes - a dinner crepe with chicken and a dessert crepe with Nutella. Both of the crepes were very good. They offer quite a few options on their menu. From the photos, I saw that they have these "nifty" coffees with a foam design shaped like the Eiffel Tower, but I would not be partaking later in the evening. The service was good. Most people in the Rio Grande Valley tend to be more polite than in most American places I've lived or visited. The interior is very clean and inviting and you should definitely eat in. The mall is so popular, which is a good thing these days, that I had to go out toward the edge of the parking lot to get a space. There was also one of those "blue lights" (not as in a "blue light special") positioned in the parking lot ... and I don't see those too often. Like everything else in this area, things and places are spacious and spread out. But let me get back to Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe. The crepes here were the real deal. Again, they were indeed good. I also like that, in this smaller urban area, they offer a unique concept like this, hence I'm going with 4 stars for this restaurant.

Chicken Piccata was like fireworks in my mouth. Amazingly good. The staff was attentive and offered…read moreme recommendations. The place is clean and beautiful. Love the French modern style decor. Definitely will come back

Great decor & service! I love the Gardenia Latte. Super calm environment & I will definitely be…read moreback!

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The customer service is great and the coffee tastes so good! It doesn't have the burnt taste like…read moreStarbucks. I just want to go back for more. My favorite is the hazelnut with banana flavor. I highly recommend it!

From the owner: Join us for Happy Hour Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm-4pm Buy one Coffee Get one 50% off (of…read moreEqual or lesser Value) Our Lattes are second to none! We pride ourselves on making some of the best of not the best tasting iced and hot lattes!