Lajaiba, was a great experience. they have a nice selection of fish. Owner is around & making sure…read moreof the food that comes out. They have a new seafood enchilads with an oyster rockefeller sauce that will absolutely blow you away. Local owner who cares! Support our locals. Service was great! check it out!

Great meals and appetizers. LJ tacos were my favorite. Everyone nice and attentive. A cool place…read morefor a date or family.

This is a fantastic place. It's good for families or for couples, everything was great, everyone…read morewas super nice. Also... It's called La Jaiba now.

Service was great. We went during happy hour to get the grilled Oyster which were fantastic. We…read moreenjoyed everything we got. The lobster lonches were really tasty and worth what we paid for them. The San Manuel taco was really tasty as well.

The service was amazing and that is because we were apart of a large party…read more The appetizer (which I forgot to take picture of) were really good. We started off with the Dirty Sampler: 1. Shrimp stuffed Jalapeño (2): they were huge and tasted really good. 2. Fried Mushrooms: they were nicely friend with grated Parmesan on top. 3. Popcorn shrimp: this is like any popcorn shrimp you have had at any restaurant. It was good. Then ordered a stuffed crab. (My mom had this and it's her favorite app. Finally we ordered oysters Rockefeller which are always great. For our main meals: Two of us (including myself) had the Red Snapper Rockefeller which was the best thing I've had in a while. There three cheese sauce is something out of this world. The other two individuals had the Kings Stuffed Flounder. They both very much enjoyed it and it came with the same three cheese sauce as well. The fried potatoes were nice and crispy and paired well with the three cheese sauce. The corn was perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to go back again.

I've been a customer at this establishment for years and I can no longer keep my disappointment to…read moremyself. Let's be honest, Dirty Al is doing us dirty. First, let's talk about the fact that the air conditioning (or lack thereof) is a HUGE problem. It never works. It's always HOT. Last weekend I visited and they had 2 stand fans running... because once again, the AC was out. Think about that... the AC was out in the middle of Summer. Are we to believe that this restaurant doesn't make enough money to either fix or purchase a new unit? To add insult to injury, the wandering busboy didn't want to turn the ceiling fan on high. That is both unacceptable and ridiculous. Next, let's talk about the food. It's become so-so at best. The once delicious seafood stuffed jalapeño was soggy inside- a mush of tasteless filling that had a few pieces of hard, chopped up shrimp. The french fries had no salt... my question is are they skimping on basic seasonings or are the line cooks just lazy? Most likely both. Lastly, out of all the seafood restaurants in the RGV, Dirty Al's has the WORST cocktail and tartar sauce. In fact, it's the worst I've tasted anywhere. How can that be? Those two sauces are standard and not difficult to make. When Long John Silver has better sauces, you're in trouble. What a shame. What a waste of money. Dirty Al, do better. Bring back the days of delicious food in a comfortable setting. Perhaps it's time to sail off into the sunset.

If you're in the McAllen area and craving fresh, flavorful seafood, Krab Kings is an absolute…read moremust-visit! From the moment we walked in, the entire experience was impressive. Food: The seafood was incredibly fresh, seasoned perfectly, and packed with bold flavor. Every bite tasted like it was prepared with care. The sauces were rich without overpowering the natural flavor of the seafood, and the portions were generous. You definitely leave satisfied. Pro tip: I highly recommend ordering bottled water with your meal -- it pairs perfectly with the seasoning and keeps everything balanced while you enjoy the full flavor experience. Service: Ruby was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server checked on us consistently without being intrusive, and everything came out quickly and hot. Great customer service. Thanks Ruby! Ambiance: The atmosphere is lively, clean, and comfortable. It has that fun seafood-boil energy while still being relaxed enough to enjoy good conversation. It's a great spot for family dinners, friends' night out, or even a casual date night. Overall, Krab Kings delivers on flavor, service, and vibe. We'll definitely be back!

If you love seafood, ima tell you you to keep searching. We ordering spicy and I'm still trying to…read morefigure out where they hid it because it was not on our shrimp. Too expensive and the environment was attempting to be trendy. Music too loud and prices too high. Service was good and that's the best I've got to say. Definitely will not return.

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.

Food was excellent and prices are fair. We had a couple appetizers and some micheladas. Highly…read morerecommend. Will definitely be back.

Enjoyed the pulp zarandeado and botana especial…read more... We also tried the tacos se camaron zarandeados and the tacos de pulpo zarandeado. Everything we tried was savory and we wnjoyed our meal

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.

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.