Pro #1: Meat is sooooooo tender. I wish it had more seasoning ... even if it was salt nonetheless…read moreit was good! Con #1: This restaurant is not environmentally conscious. Other than the meal, everything is served on styrofoam, utensils are plastic and cups are bad fast food plastic qualify. Con # 2: I asked the waitress if they had unsweet tea and pink packet sweetener. I asked about the pink packets 3 times and she said yes. She came back with yellow packets. I asked if they had pink packets and she said no. No to her. Con # 3: There are no free refills. I ordered two unsweet teas and the girl brought me two unsweet teas with yellow packets. So I asked for a sweet teas. They charged me for three Aqua Frescas. Charged $15. Hell no. Meh. Pass on a second visit.

Another recent discovery here in Mission, TX. This small restaurant is off the main road in a strip…read moremall and seats maybe 40-50 people. The menu is simple but offers some variety. We were served a small plate with warm, crisp tortilla chips that were sprinkled with a seasoned powder (not Tajin) that was pretty salty. I shook off the powder as it made them too salty, even for my tastes. The greenish salsa was also a little salty but VERY TASTY and had a little kick. From where we were seated I observed the cook blackening the tomatillos on a grill in the kitchen. These were the backbone of this salsa. If it weren't quite so salty I'd be raving about them. I ordered a platter with three main items - Lonches, Sincronizada and Street tacos. All three items must be filled with the same protein, so I chose Birria. Other choices include pollo, bistek, trompo and fajita. The birria was nice and juicy and well seasoned. The Lonches were larger pieces of bread than I'm accustomed to finding, especially in Progresso, where they are quite popular. They were also toasted it seemed instead of being soft and pillowy. The street tacos were excellent with toppings of red onion and cilantro. The Sincronizada was something I'd never eaten before and was a smaller version of the one they serve as a main course. It was not the traditional dish which comes with slices of ham, but it was pretty good filled with birria. Charro beans were also served if I remember correctly. I ate one of the lonches, one of the tacos (the other I gave to my son) and the Sincronizada and was stuffed; leftovers for a later meal. The wife ordered the full version of a Sincronizada filled with pollo (chicken) and wasn't able to even finish half of it. It was huge! They brought us two bottles of salsa - a green salsa and a reddish/orange salsa. Both were pretty hot by my standards and the reddish one would absolutely hurt you if you added too much. So... a word to the wise... caution advised. They were quite tasty. All in all we will come back. I particularly want to try out some of their other proteins and their fajitas.

Used to be very good to order online with them, but ever since they put this woman named Veronica,…read moreit has gotten worse. Its been 3 times I have ordered in the app and every single time this woman comes out to say that there is no order. I think she does not even know how to check orders in their system because another employee who is behind the kitchen comes to check. And if you try to tell here to check, she gets and attitude. When the food was done she was like "Here..." and slam the food on the counter. While waiting she yelled at some young girl who was mopping, humiliated her that the girl looked she wanted to cry. Will not be coming back to this pollo loco while this crazy woman is there. Shame to, I was a loyal customer before they shut down due to covid.

Great sweet corn double chicken bowl. Wonderful service…read more Clean and convenient location

Why does it take so long to make tacos and tostadas? Isn't everything prepped? Maybe not the…read moreprotein but lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream. Really how long does it take. And there was no other people waiting. Waiters are nice. It's the kitchen that needs help I guess. Even though I saw 2 women and 1 man working in there.

Service is very attentive and the food is great. We had the taco pizza and tostados. Delicious food…read moreevery time.

Excellent service queen establishment happy employees Always…read morea pleasure to sit down and eat here

I love the prices of our meals. Everything was very well served! It's a nice and calm environment!…read moreWe had great service and I was surprised at the big bowl of Pozole!! My husband enjoyed every spoon. My only critique is my eggs were very salty. But other than that. I will definitely come back again! I LOVED the waffle!!

Wow walking to and inside of this place reminded me of being a kid in the 80s. Chips and salsa were…read morevery good! Everything from the crispy taco, chalupa, fajita taco, enchiladas, rice and refried beans were good! Food was hot as well. Hate getting lukewarm food. Highly recommend this place!

Unusual to find a Mexican food place with Diner in the name. But also unusual to find roast beef…read morewith mashed potatoes, brown gravy and English peas. I would definitely return here.

Had never been here, but based on previous reviews and photos decided to try it. The restaurant…read moreitself is not that fancy but the service is good. When we walked in there was about 3 tables used only but after a while the restaurant began to get full which made me think that the food is in fact good. I ordered the chilaquiles they were good with the exception of TOOOOOO MUCH ONION. So if you decide to order the chilaquiles make sure to let them know not to put a lot of onions. My husband had the Ramires special , fajitas and cheese. The fajitas had a really good flavor and well cooked. Coffee was really good and didn't taste burned. I would recommend this place if you are looking for good Mexican food.

The restaurant is dirty!! They need to clean it and also the food is not all fresh. We went for…read morelunch and it took 27 mins to get a burger. Was the burger worth the wait? No!

One of my absolute favorite spots to eat -- always delicious, always satisfying. The combination…read moreof flavors and sauces are amazing!

Service was quick! Food even better... highly recommend! Will be coming back! Staff was friendlyread more

The RGV has many taquerías, most offering the same items on the menu. Few stand out as exceptional…read more When I saw that Ana Liz Taquería won the James Beard Award, my expectations were high, and with this visit they won my admiration. Ana Liz Taquería is located a few blocks north of Expressway 83 in Mission on the west side of Conway. Parking in the front is quite limited, but there is additional parking in the back. I found the taquería small but bright, clean, and pleasant inside. I was welcomed as I entered by one of the several friendly employees who handed me a menu (English on one side, Spanish on the other). She informed me of the protocol: order and pay at the window, then I'd be given a number to place at my table, and my order would be brought to me. The menu has many entrees that sounded wonderful: various kinds of tacos, tostadas, flautas, quesadillas, botanas, and other antojitos. I ordered the chile relleno taco, the alambre taco, and vampiro, all with fajita meat. I thought the chile relleno taco would be my favorite because I love any kind of chile relleno. While I did absolutely love it, I was captivated by the deliciousness of the fajita vampiro which includes melted cheese, guacamole, juicy fajita chunks, and pico de gallo... oh my! It was heavenly! One of the things that stood out to me was that the beef was not over-cooked as most taquerías do... This was cooked to perfection, still juicy, and well seasoned. To accompany the food, the server brought out an assortment of salsas, some fresh Mexican style cream, and some lime. I tried all the salsas except for one ( salsa macha). They were all excellent and ranged from mild to medium spiciness. Something else worth noting is the import their corn, and make their own tortillas. The vampiro was made with blue Mexican corn. For drinks, I ordered the limonada which they provide freshly bottled with a glass of ice. It was a perfect blend. Some reviewers mentioned the price... yes. The prices are higher here than at most taquerías. However, considering the exceptional quality, flavor, and service, AND that they are a James Beard Award winning establishment... it is well worth it. Ana Liz Taquería is 20 miles away from where I live, but I will definitely be back when I want some extra special Mexican tacos!

The hands-down best taco restaurant I've ever been to (including taquerias I've been to in Mexico…read moreand in Texas' biggest cities). The vampiros are so insanely delicious, I regret not filling up on them when I order anything else. Their tortillas and fajita are really good too. The restaurant itself is nothing crazy, very mom and pop, and the parking is a tough situation. Very crowded lot. Service is also not phenomenal but the food is absolutely delicious! One feature of their service I'd love for them to fix: when you order, you wait in line at a window before being seated. If you decide later you want a single extra taco, you have to go get back in line AND they take just as long as they took to bring your food originally so if you don't order something initially, it'll take so long to get it after the fact that you'll wish you just left. Customers who are already seated should be able to order with waitstaff and not wait in line again for twenty minutes. That does not make sense.

Hi, I went this Saturday and it was amazing. Coffee was perfect and food delicious. They give you…read morea complementary oatmeal amazing!!! The eggs were perfect. loved it...

From the owner: Desayunos, Comidas y Cenasread more

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Clean establishment with great, friendly service. Started with a trio of salsas and a bean dip…read more Ordered a michelada, paella and ceviche. All were great! Additionally, ordered the churros and cornbread. Yum. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Would come back to try the molcajete and other items.