Good steaks, good atmosphere, good people, good time with family and friends, really enjoyed the…read moreouting will do again

I stopped in here on a work trip for dinner. The corner of the cantina was great. The cantina…read moreroom is very chill and the live music was great. Food was mixed. The heirloom tomato salad was not using heirloom tomatoes. They tasted like generic restaurant grade raw tomatoes and were grainy. Great dish but the tomato choice needs to be reconsidered. The Mesa chicken was great. Super tasty and moist. The server was either inexperienced or overwhelmed with tasks. Nice but had entree coming out before salad and a separate issue which resulted in my entree being sent back. Everyone was great with the correction but it definitely seems there are some organizational issues going on. I'd absolutely eat here again and would love to try the main restaurant.

This was a gem and the second nicest restaurant we located in McAllen. Which we will return to…read morewhen we visit the valley and recommend to family. A place for adults only to enjoy. This is the kind of place that would be a great fit in San Diego, CA area. Just throwing that out there for the franchise consideration. Service was impeccable. Staff was Dressed to impress, always on standby from the sidelines. Ambience was almost similar to a speakeasy vibe- except for the music, which was more current. Music was Low enough to have a conversation. Decor was simply beautiful with great intention - representing a large dark tree with branches made of wood slates dropped down across the ceiling. Our server was named "America". She was personable and kind. The drink menu has Variety of wines and Old Fashion cocktails options. The old fashioned was One of the best we've had and in our top five of favorites. The food was amazing! Just a delicious flavor and presentation. We are not professionals in the industry. We are two retirees who love great food, experiences, and service. If you're not rating this place five stars on food alone- maybe you're missing fine dining experiences in your life. Thank you for bringing two great restaurants (Ambra & ll Forno) to McAllen! You don't find these gems often in the Valley and wish we found it much sooner. Waiting with anticipation that you open further Southwest!!

Absolutely stunning restaurant in McAllen that is beautiful and well appointed inside and would be…read moreperfect for any special occasion. Began with their Caesar salad which was delicious and the perfect portion, the dressing was fantastic! Then had the salmon dish - I was not a fan of the salmon itself as it was a bit bland but the blistered tomato and orzo sides was delicious! Service was good , lovely atmosphere and overall good food

Chicken nugget with fries plate is approved by the kiddos. I really enjoy the cilantro chicken and…read moretheir tamarindo margaritas. Alex is always attentive and helpful with the menu. We usually sit indoors due to this Texas heat but we always enjoy walking outside after our meal to see their beautiful garden.

Steak was the best steak I have ever had, service was great. I just wasn't expecting for them to be…read moreblasting La chona song over and over again. Full volume. I couldn't hear my thoughts.

We came right when it opened and it was delicious! The food was fast and fresh! Came here…read morespecifically for the pork belly and was NOT disappointed!! my sister in law got the ramen and was surprised with their huge portion! 10/10 The server was very friendly and the ambiance was chill!

The ramen is home made and with one of the best flavors i tried before, and looking online for…read morenutrition is only 45 g of carbs. Very generous size

We came here with our best friends because they had friends that ate there and enjoyed the food…read more It's an interesting concept: everything on the menu is all or in part - RibEye Steak in some form. Sounds good in principle. But the proof is in the pudding as they say, or the food and how good it is. They start the meal with an assortment of fresh house-made tortilla chips and salsas that range from a "pretty warm" pico de gallo to a "blazing hot" sauce made with habaneros. They also brought us so charro beans, "on the house" which when mixed with a little lime and the aforementioned salsa were maybe the best part of the meal. I don't think I've had any charros their equal. I'd come back just for them if nothing else. I had the Chicharron Ribeye on Molchahete which is a rib eye steak, cut in bite sized cubes, seared then placed atop some lettuce and fresh house-made guacamole, served with fresh, house made corn tortillas. (You had me at house-made corn tortillas!). The steak bites were a little overcooked for my tastes and, if I'm being honest, the steak was at best, a USDA Select Grade based on a lack of tenderness. I'd hope that for the price they'd use at least USDA Choice or higher grade. Anyway it wasn't very tender but the flavor was ok. In total there was enough steak for three or four nice sized tacos with really good guacamole, some onion, cilantro and lime to squeeze on top. The wife ordered RibEye Enchiladas which were, according to her, just ok. They were smothered in a heavy sauce and even heavier layer of melted cheese, detracting from the flavor of the ribeye. Neither of us were that impressed with our entrees. The sides were better than the mains. That's never a good thing. Our friends split an order of RibEye Panchos, which in most of the rest of the world are known as nachos - tortilla chips, chunks of ribeye steak, cheese, salsa, etc. They seemed to enjoy their meal and had leftovers to carry out. Our server, a sweet young gal was exceptional at her job, very informative about the restaurant and let us know that after five years in the same location, they would soon be moving, although the new location was at present, a secret. Our drinks were never empty and she offered us more charros, chips and salsa...whatever we wanted. My entree was $19.99 and the wife's was $18.99. Adding in my iced tea plus tax brought the total to a bit over $46 which isn't horrible, especially seeing we're talking ribeye steak, but, for this steak, it's quality and quantity, perhaps a little high. They do offer a Sunday Brunch, which we may try in the future. Perhaps they had a bad batch of tough steaks, I don't know. I'll certainly give them another visit before crossing them off my list in order to be fair. Here's to looking forward to that next visit.

Had an eventful night with my daughter. I had the molcajete and it was amazing. My daughter had…read morethe ribeye sinchronizada and she loved it. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and the food was unbelievable. Did not disappoint. The waiter was superb. He was extremely attentive. Enjoyed the whole experience. Well worth it.

I came across this restaurant while attending Mexi-Con 2026 in McAllen and their representatives…read morewere extremely nice and helpful when it came to answering any questions I had. After a long day at the convention, I ordered online for delivery so I can't speak for the ambiance of the restaurant but can speak on the quality. The food arrived at a reasonable time and was made deliciously well My order was the 3 meat combo with Brisket and Lean Brisket, side of rice and mashed potatoes, flour tortillas and a cold coke. They did add plenty of mini sides like onions, pickled jalapenos/carrots, and the Texas Gold sauce. Both briskets were tender and paired beautifully with the rice and mashed potatoes. While I'm not a local and just here for travel, I will 10000% order from them if I'm given the chance :)

Don't waste your time here if you're looking for a good dine in restaurant. It's basically like…read morefast food bbq every thing was just poorly prepared and they couldn't even send our meals complete with sides or add ons requested.

The best review I can give is simple, the food here is literally to die for. Every dish we tried…read morewas beautifully presented and packed with flavor that you just don't find locally. There's a level of creativity and attention to detail that truly sets this place apart. It's not just a meal, it's an experience. This café is genuinely one of a kind for the Valley, and I can honestly say I've never been anywhere like it. Highly recommend if you're looking for something unique and unforgettable.

A hidden gem. Stepping in makes you feel like you just left McAllen and traveled to a little café…read moresomewhere in France or England. Attention to detail here is taken seriously, from the food to all the decor down to the salt and pepper shakers. The service was great and the food even better. Everything was delicious and made with quality ingredients. We went in for Saturday brunch and got to catch the end of a musical group. Will definitely be back to try more items and to get a break from the hustle and bustle.

This place exceeded expectations! Exactly what the valley needs. The ambience was great for…read morefamilies and dinner dates. Everything was reasonably priced and service was amazing. A manager talked to us to make sure everything was good and talked about the dishes. The flavor profiles of each dish were amazing. This is going to be a go to of mine and I'll share with everyone! Don't judge a book by its cover!! The beef bowl may not look as good as other dishes BUT we were pleasantly surprised by how good it tasted. There was some broth at the bottom that added a great extra flavor to it.

This was really good. Price is nice. Flavor was excellent. Service was great. I would definitely…read morerecommend.