Hubby and I gingerly ate out after not entering a restaurant in over a year. We were hungry and looked for a place nearby that offered outdoor dining. sweet Temptations fit the Bill. It was after noon when we arrived and all tables inside and out were occupied. Even though we both had our vaccinations we certainly were not ready to eat in the crowded inside. We spied a table across the parking lot and told the server we'd wait there for the menu. The day was perfect for outdoor dining. We were told to order something not grilled to avoid over a 30 minute wait. We each ordered a soup and I half a blt sandwich and hubby a SW QUIche. The soups mine a white chili and his a tortilla were fantastic. The quiche was really great with plenty of meat. The items listed for dessert were extremely tenting but we passed on the opportunity as we were very full. All employees wore masks and since I was able to be outside away from others I felt safe. But inside would have been a different story. read more

Never disappoints. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff is amazing. The biscuits and gravy are awesome as is the French toast

Great service. Great food and coffee. And it was clean! Loved it. It was an unexpected quality kind of restaurant experience around McAllen. Everywhere we go to eat....its dirty. These people take pride in their establishment. read more

Sweet Temptations - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Really good breakfast! All their food is really fresh and delicious. Our waiter was a little in a bad mood but overall was a good visit. The only place I've been to that they actually have 100% natural orange juice. Literally all natural. Must try! read more

Solid, diner style pancakes the size of the plate. Good, thick bacon. Prices a little high for the food, but it never stopped me from going in for breakfast post-call. The customer service makes up for the extra couple dollars. It's usually packed with regulars spending a leisurely morning chatting up the owner as he walks through the place. Reminded me of the Midwest which was cool when I was homesick. read more

Sweet Temptations - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

If I could give this place a zero I would. I walked in and stood there for about three minutes. Several waiters and even the owners walked passed me without greeting me or telling me that they'd be right with me. Nothing. I drive 30 minutes to come eat here because of the reviews and I was extremely disappointed and just left since no one even bothered to help me. Very upsetting... read more

I've eaten here a few times and the food is good BUT the most recent visit was extremely horrible. We get our table but do not get attended for our drinks the whole time. Not once did they look our way while the waiters and waitresses were talking. Keep in mind, we were the few people that were there in the restaurant so they were obviously not busy at all. DO NOT come here, the service is terrible. read more

So nice to see a family owned, special place to have some good brunch and atmosphere. Very friendly and unique! I had a large breakfast with help from my waitress and two desserts to go. They have zucchini muffins as well as Hawaiian and blueberry. I had a wonderful breakfast for 1 and will recommend to everyone I know here ( not very many people sorry ). Thank you Sweets! read more

Sweet Temptations - Small biscuits and gravy sausage (onside), fruit cup with c.cheese and two eggs over medium. gut bomb. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

I highly recommend this restaurant it's real good it's comfort food I ordered a waffle it came with resh strawberries None of that bullshit you get at Denny's and amazing service read more

Their staff has changed- they seem a lil moody and bothered to have customers even via the phone. Their cakes used to be delicious and moist but the last time I went for cupcakes they were dry. Maybe I got an old batch idk. I wish they went back to when they first started. Their happy energy and you could feel the love for what they did in the baked goods. The passion is gone.:/ read more

The tortilla soup was great and the dishes are good, but it's average for the price you're paying. The restaurant itself is very small, and feels near claustrophobic when it's crowded. But the staff is very attentive. A little too attentive... we were asked if we needed refills three times within 5 minutes. read more

we finally got the chance to eat here a few weeks back and it was soooo good we went back a week later.......just an fyi......the waffles are off the chain!!!!......inlets are good an are their potatoes.......i had the breakfast quiche on our first trip and it was pretty good......but the waffles......the best i have ever had.......found ourselves a new breakfast place read more

Sweet Temptations - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

This was unexpectedly amazing! We were visiting and we found the awesome reviews here on yelp, so we decided to drop by and we did not regret it at all! It was just delicious and tasted like home, I regretted not getting to try the desserts!! They looked soo yummy!! Btw the service was on point, they made us feel so welcome and everyone was so nice. read more

I am so happy that I discovered this place! It is so good, so homey, so clean, it'll be a regular stop for me from now on. I ordered an omelette that was to die for, the bacon was thick and meaty, the fruit was fresh and sweet, and even the coffee was above average. I love breakfast, and this place is definitely upper echelon. Congrats to the proprietor for having such a nice place. The wait staff is great too. Yum. read more

Sweet Temptations - Omelette all the way with fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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I really enjoy going to Sweet Temptations, as everything I've tried there has been tasty. The last time I went, the server recommended the green chile soup which I wasn't super excited to try. I tried it anyway and I am SO glad I did. It is the best soup I've ever had, period. I've tried the tortilla soup which is excellent but lacks chicken which would make it even better. Still worth having anyway. I've tried the chicken salad sandwich, chicken alfredo and my favorite, chicken cordon bleu. I have never been there for breakfast but I do highly recommend this place for lunch. The owners are there frequently (if not always) and they are so kind and welcoming. The wait staff are all very nice. Overall, very good experience every time. read more

Sweet Temptations - Green chile soup.. Has corn and chicken chunks and is not spicy. Highly recommend! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

This place neveeeer disappoints. Amazing food that feels like a great home cooked meal at mom's. The food at this place is what the chain restaurants like Cheddar's try to provide but can't come remotely close to pulling off like this little gem. Can't rave enough about this place and the awesome service they always provide. read more

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I read so many good things about this place and I was so excited to eat there but the food was just terrible. They have very friendly staff and it does seem to be a popular brunch restaurant but those were the only positive things I had to say about the place. The food tasted store bought rather than "homemade". I could honestly go to HEB and buy the exact can of beans and salsa that was served to me. I'm disappointed that I wasted my money there.. read more

The greatest little secret in McAllen if it's still a secret. Wonderful owners and dynamic food, fresh, inviting and great tasting. If you go no they place in the valley to eat try this at least once. A real gem!!! read more

Love love love ! Chicken envueltos are my favorite. Tortilla soup is a must have and dessert my favorite is the banana split pie, need I say more. read more

Very welcoming, homey restaurant that is always full. The wait staff is attentive and helpful in selecting a good entree. Everything I've tried is delicious, however I always end up with a cup of soup and a slice of quiche, always oven-hot, fresh, and delicious. The tortilla soup, as others have commented, is delicious, but the potato soup is my hands down favorite. It's creamy and peppery with huge chunks of perfectly-cooked potatoes. Why just soup and quiche? To save room for the desserts, which are amazing every time and very fresh as well. I only have one complaint - they're all so delicious, you will second guess yourself no matter which you pick. A very nice problem to have! This is a great, classic McAllen establishment that I'm glad to see succeed for the quality, consistency, and care put into their food. read more

Good ol American traditional dishes. Nothing I've ordered here has been bad. Owners are so nice! And desserts are amazing!!

It's a small and dainty restaurant with a very homey atmosphere that feels like you're eating at grandma's house. We ate brunch last Friday and ordered the pancakes, Belgium waffles, and breakfast potatoes which were AMAZING. The pancakes and waffles were so fluffy and delicious! The potatoes were very flavorful. Totally recommend eating here. read more

While in McAllen we tried Sweet Temptations I had a waffle and it was so light & fluffy. It was the best waffle I've ever tried. Plus the pomegranate tea was delicious. The place was super cute with lots of character. My coworker loved her omelette. read more

Love the food here! I have ordered food from here many many times and it's consistently delicious. Great salads and entrees.

The restaurant is clean and has a friendly, welcoming feel about it. The breakfast was good. I had the vegetarian omelet with cheddar cheese. I also wanted to try the zucchini muffin; it was really good. The muffin was brought warm and was moist on the inside. I had the orange juice to drink (since it was freshly squeezed) and it did not disappoint. I recommend going and trying out their breakfast! read more

Sweet Temptations - Vegetarian omelet with cheddar cheese and a zucchini muffin on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Extremely good! Food was made with perfection and you could tell it was from the heart.

Sweet Temptations is a well-established restaurant in a very nice little mall just off 10 St. in McAllen. Whenever I walk in the restaurant I am always amazed that there is not a line out the door. The place always seems to be packed, but everyone gets seated quickly. That is because someone actually manages the dining room like a maître d' is supposed to do. They not only meet and greet, they ensure high levels of quality service and keep things running smoothly and efficiently. Even better, the food is great! I have eaten there several times and have never had bad food. Most recently I had potato soup and a piece of spinach and bacon quiche. In both cases the helpings were more than ample and they tasted delicious. I also had a side order of their famous bread. Because the dining room is managed well, there were just a few moments between courses served, without being rushed. Sweet Temptations not only deserve the highest rating, it does so consistently. read more

I would like to say that Sweet Temptations has the best pancakes in the world. Better than IHOP/IHOB, Denny's, and any other pancake joint out there. They have a variety of other brunch items in their menu that are great as well. However, ordering a side of pancakes just ties everything together. They have a delightful texture composed of a smooth canvas, perfect round edges, light crispiness in the outside, and fluffy butteriness in the inside. read more

If I had to eat at one place for the rest of my life, this is it. Excellent food, staff, owners, ingredients, everything. I've use sweet temptations to even cater my own wedding! And they were one of the best parts of that day, from their quality to their reliability. If you haven't been here yet you've done yourself a disservice, so get yourself over here and have a meal. Nothing on the menu will disappoint you but my personal favorite is the burger. It's so juicy and delicious. (The chicken parmigiana is also outstanding) but realistically whatever you get will leave you wanting to come back. read more

Best bacon ever, no kidding. Been going here for years. Great quality and good menu.

Just wasn't thrilled with the food. Hoped I would be as I always look for a nice place to have lunch with a friend. I had the Broccoli Chicken quiche and was disappointed. Just not a tasty dish. It needed something but not sure what...it was tasteless. I ordered their Tomato Basil soup and found it tasteless also. The owner was very nice and offered a different dish but I did eat the meal but didn't enjoy it. I realize that lots of people love this place but my friend and I were very disappointed and will not return. Sorry. read more

Hands down the best restaurant in the Rio Grande valley. Everything is homemade, even down to their dressings. Every time I try something new I fall more in love. Everything here tastes amazing!! The owners are so loving and want you to have the best experience. HIGHLY recommend eating here and supporting this family-owned business!!! read more

Seriously overrated. Nice selection of pies but other than that, "ok". I wouldn't drive out of my way for this restaurant.

The chicken salad was delicious. Small cozy restaurant. Service was decent. Would go back.

Excellent local restaurant for a fantastic breakfast! The migas were awesome, especially with the homemade salsa.

It seems some people like this restaurant, I personally tried it 3 times, but I just can't get over the small environment, old tables, weird crowd, average to under average food!! and weird service as well. I guess this is the place for an older average crowd. read more

I love this place. The food is your typical soup and sandwich place. The food is excellent though and fresh. If your looking for a break from Mexican and chain food in the valley this is a very good place to eat. read more

Better off with lunch. Breakfast was overpriced and underwhelming. French toast was thin and 1.99/ slice. You can get a better serving at a better price for the same taste at IHOP. Huevos rancheros were two eggs served over a piece of ham and a corn tortilla. The "ranchero" sauce was the same salsa being served with everyone's egg dishes. Egg dishes come with country potatoes (or fruit) which were inconsistently cooked. I'll be back for lunch though! read more

The fresh baked bread makes the sandwiches here very special. The soups are also homemade and tasty. I recommend the Reuben sandwich. My only complaint is that there isn't enough meat in the sandwich, I feel a Reuben should be pretty stacked, although that might take away from the delicious bread. Also, you have option of baked chips, which is great. The desserts look really good, so save room if you are into that. read more

It's just ok. I don't get all the rave reviews. I have been here for lunch 3 times now, and have never had anything to rave over about it. The sandwiches are fair. The salad is good but nothing amazing Plus it's overpriced. I just don't get it. read more