This is one of the most incredible new spaces to pop up in RGV this year. I initially began going…read morein to indulge in their unique beer selection, but over time began to learn more about their other offerings. This place is home to what I firmly believe to be the most eclectic and beautifully curated wine selection in South Texas. Each time I walk through the door, I find myself learning a little more and diving a little deeper into a world of grapes and glass. The staff have been extremely welcoming and are always eager to share any info or answer any questions I might have. The ever rotating selection along with the amazing music and friendly faces make it my favorite spot to frequent. Every visit reminds my how truly fortunate we are to have a gem like this in McAllen.

New spot with a solid selection of beer and wine. They always have good tunes going as well…read more Definitely coming back to see what other beers they release!

This was a great restaurant. Atmosphere was wonderful!…read moreService was attentive & friendly. Group of 5 - we each tried different items and ALL were delicious. Definitely will be back

We decided to try a new place while we were in town - glad we did!…read more The place has a bit of an upscale vibe but folks were dressed from dressed up to somewhat casual. Our server was Sublany and she was awesome. Very personable and her recommendations were spot on. We decided to start with the Calamari with sun dried amogio. The calamari were large and prepared perfectly. The sun dried amogio was amazing - great flavor and some heat - the perfect pairing with the calamari. Great start! We tried the soup of the day which was something we'd never heard of much less eaten. It was a green bean soup - the beans were puréed with cream, some cheese and red pepper flakes. We weren't sure how it would taste by Sublany highly recommended it so we went for it. It was really good - the flavor was subtle but great; nice and creamy. We would definitely order it again. For our entrees my wife tried the salcicce which was pappardelle, fennel sausage, roasted red bell pepper, marinara, caprino and red pepper flakes. It was also very good - the pasta was prepared perfectly and the flavors all worked very well - another hit. I selected the lamb chops which were frenched lollipops, blue cheese cream and an arugula salad. The chops were perfectly prepared and the blue cheese cream on top was amazing - made very good chops excellent. The arugula salad also had a great flavor. I would also order this again. For dessert we decided to share a Hand Pie which was an apple pie with caramel drizzle and ice cream. The texture of the dough was great and the apples had a great cinnamon flavor which worked well with the caramel drizzle and the vanilla ice cream. This place was great! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit more upscale than the run of the mill restaurants!

This was not my first time at Il Forno. It is always so good. My partner and I had a date night. He…read moreordered the meat lovers pizza and I ordered the Bolgenese. Both were so delicious! We felt like we had to be rolled outta there. The waiter was attentive and friendly. He also recommended the Italian red for wine and it was good, too. We made a reservation and we were sat promptly. There was a nice crowd. Such a great, warm vibe. We loved it. We will always come back.

Nice and enjoyable location with friendly staff…read more The appetizers were great, the mango tea was amazing but the fire brick pizza, prosciutto and arugula was just okay. Definitely expected a bit more flavor and crunchier crust but I didn't ask for the extra crispy. Options were regular, crispy or extra crispy, I would have to try it extra crispy next time. Definitely have a nice bar and areas for intimate discussion or open areas to enjoy with family or friends.

Food is ok nothing special, same for drinks, good but nothing special. There was on one occasion…read morewe arrived at 920 and our food came out cold. I understand that the restaurant closes early but if we arrive before closing our food should be hot. Especially if it is a hot dish. Also, get there early if you want a booth because they won't sit you there past a certain ttime. Either your restaurant is open and all seating is available or close for the day. The staff and management need to understand that your salary is based on the client, if you want to go home early then close earlier.

We were in town on business and on a friends recommendation we had dinner at El Divino. The…read moreatmosphere is gorgeous and set the tone for an incredible dinner. Silver was our server and he was outstanding! The wine he recommended was excellent. We had the lobster roll and fish tacos as an appetizer and they were both delicious. Two of us had the Chilean Sea Bass and I cannot say enough good things about it. It was the best I've ever had. My husband and his friend both had the Bugsy Burger which was also outstanding. I cannot recommend this place more and next time we're in town we will definitely come back.

Che. WINECOW has to be the best date night spot in the entire valley…read more With the best meat, food, drinks. If you're on the fence to try this place, reserve now and go enjoy the night there Went on a Saturday evening. Had a dinner birthday reservation for 4. Got sat right away. Water was served right away. They Brought out the bread and tomatoes right away. Had some really good Argentinian red wine. They even let us do some wine tasting . Our daughter's food came out before ours ! Perfect! They fell in love with the Empanadas! As for my wife and I, we ordered Bife con Hueso. Words can't describe how delicious it was, with the chimi churi ! Cooked to perfection, with the right amount of flavor. Mad props to the chef. And presentation 10/10. The whole evening was just at peace. The food. The drinks. The service. The atmosphere. We'll be coming back again! Happy holidays

A tiny little place in a strip mall with a deceiving exterior...the 35-50 seats and open kitchen…read moregive a wonderful ambiance. Wine - a stellar wine list, with a focus on Argentina (more Malbecs from different regions than I have ever seen) and incredible value; we had an organic Malbec for $45 with would cost 3x on the East coast Cow it's about the beef! A wood burning grill with the aroma of Mesquite for the Beef Short Ribs, NY Strip, Ribeye (with our without bone), right up to the Tomahawk. I had the lamb chops (8) which were cooked perfectly pink just like in France. All come with a house salad and the sides are amazing. The usual suspects (fries, mashed potatoes etc) but we went for the baked beets with cream cheese, pistachio & arugula and the portobello mushrooms; enough for the table and more to take home for lunch tomorrow... Service was great, despite the cramped conditions It's been a long time since I've had such a great meal out Try it - you will not be disappointed

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!!

I had the absolute best night here. The food, drinks and dessert were all amazing, but the people…read morewere so great. From the host being so welcoming and recommending I sit at the chef bar, to the chefs preparing food, servers offering great service and making you feel very welcomed and the head chef keeping everything going and being willing to tell you about different meals coming out. You can just see the passion they all have and the joy they have in working here and it comes out in the food.

The food was phenomenal! The Joey Bishop's Pasta was creamy and delicious! Staff were amazingly…read morekind. The food may have taken a bit to come, but it was worth it! If you're someone that's looking for a chill pub, this is the place. I highly recommend this!

Walked in with no acknowledgment. Bartender was on her phone. Finally ordered a beer and some okay…read morefood Wish the service was better, would be a cool spot!

I'm not from McAllen and came across this spot online, and wow--I'm so glad I did! I wish I had…read moretaken a picture of my lechero coffee, but it was so good I completely forgot--LOL! I ordered the steak and eggs (medium) with poached eggs and a side of hollandaise, and oh my gosh... everything was amazing. The flavors were spot-on, the potatoes had this uniquely delicious taste, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The service was outstanding--my server just knew exactly what I needed today. I even tried the house tea, and he kindly made it iced for me. I sat outside, and the weather was perfect for enjoying my breakfast and a FaceTime call with my boyfriend while visiting from out of town. Such a great experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back!

They are so nice here and my salad was amazing! We'll definitely be back next time I'm in McAllen :)read more

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.

From the moment we walked in, the experience was absolutely fantastic. The staff was incredibly…read morefriendly, attentive, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable and taken care of right away. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the perfect balance of cozy and upscale. The food was outstanding from start to finish. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor, clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients. The drinks were just as impressive, perfectly crafted and a great complement to the meal. Overall, this place truly delivers on service, ambiance, and amazing food and drinks. It's the kind of spot you can't wait to come back to and recommend to friends. Highly recommend!

Hands down one of the most unprofessional experiences I've ever had. We were the only customers in…read morethe place, yet the service was horrible from the moment we arrived. The server/bartender was rude, dismissive, and acted annoyed when asked for something as basic as a drink refill. The only time he showed any level of attentiveness was when the apparent manager was present -- once they were gone, so was any effort or professionalism. Despite being the only table, our food took over an hour to come out, with no explanation or apology. This was the first time in my life I've ever left a zero tip, and it was absolutely earned. What made it worse? The server/bartender noticed and actually followed us out to our car just to give us a sarcastic thumbs-up. Completely inappropriate, uncomfortable, and beyond unprofessional. Save your time and money. This place clearly has no standards for service or behavior. I will not be returning to the McAllen, Tx. location!