47 Best Mexican Restaurants in Harlingen

“Good home cooked food type of restaurant“

“Stopped by at the Brownsville location , food was delicious drinks were tasty and service was amazing. Shout out to miss Dania , she is the best !!!!“

“Today the Machacado with egg, al a Mexicana was the best one I've ever had. It was very delicious in every way and filling. Thank you Owner Rebecca and employee Maythe for being so friendly and always professional. Everyone else is so nice too, the food and prices are all very good. The other Blanquitas are great too. Thank you to All and God bless you ???.

Parking: Lots of good parking.

Thank you.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome so that's great to see them there with their families.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have this available for our disabled and our elderly in our community. Thank you.“

“Taco Palenque in Harlingen, Tx is simply the Best Food Service in the valley. The place is always clean, the sauces are always fresh, Customer Service is exceptional, the Food is always made fresh and in a timely manner. The Food Orders are always correctly done and the employees are very welcoming and eager to take care of the customer.“

“Food ok, not delicious, waitresses VERY attentive to men only, flirting . Owner NOT very friendly!“

“First time there best tacos I’ve had in a while .“

“I got the taco platter which comes with rice and beans. The tacos have good flavor and the Verde salsa they come with is really good. It has a nice touch of heat with good flavor. The platter is plenty for one to eat for dinner. Server was friendly and prompt.“

“Heading back from South Padre we decided to give this place a shot. It's a simple restaurant with a small menu. The food was amazing! I ordered chilaquiles and a picadillo with cheese taco on the side. When the food came out, WOW! The taco was huge! It was at least 12 inches long and nice and full. The chilaquiles and picadillo was so good. I highly recommend giving this place a shot for breakfast.“

“Ordered Carne Guisada, rice, bean, and cheese tacos. They were delicious! Great customer service!“

“This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Harlingen. The food is always hot and delicious. This is the Best place to eat. my family & I have been coming here for years and we have always had Great Service . Never had a single complaint or dislike. I highly recommend it! My favorite meal is Combo #2 I forgot to mention that the prices are very reasonable!“

“The food is very good and the staff is friendly too. I was there last weekend and they sang happy birthday to me and I got a pancake. They made my day. I was impressed with cashier employee Rebecca how she remembered my name from the day before. She's super busy at the register but like the other employees she remembers the customers. Thank you All for everything.
God bless All the Blanquitas restaurants, their employees, and their customers.

Parking: If the parking lot is full there's parking on the side of the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: It's nice to see kids with their families enjoying their meal.

Wheelchair accessibility: This available for our disabled and our elderly. Thank you.“

“To Jeanie and her staff at Panchito’sYou have managed to become the BEST part about Harlingen. Through overcoming what Covid through at you, to reopening with limited staff, pushing through what life throws at you, the economy and it rising prices and now to your sister battling cancer(and she will persevere).Establishments like you are what we need in this town….in this world. For those that have never been, yes they are curbside. But in no way does that stop them from serving you the best, freshest food, with a smile. The food is just like grandma makes. It just makes you feel all warm and cozy, while certainly filling up the belly. My family and I love to order from here and we try to as often as we can. We love to support our local hidden gems and this restaurant is a GEM.I was compelled to write this review, because of a post on Facebook. Someone complaining of the prices of a fajita taco and they can get a better deal at Stripes. Psshh…..I DON”T THINK SO!! You cannot compare a homemade taco to a stripes taco, no way. Prices for food have skyrocketed to an unimaginable high. Gas is ridiculous! Adjustments have to be made and therefore prices must go up. They have families that depend on them. Have I ordered a fajita taco from Panchito’s…yes I have. It was the best and freshest fajita taco that I have ever had, at any local restaurant. Though I must say, the carne guisada on the large 16 inch tortilla, with rice, beans, lettuce and tomato, is my absolute favorite. The 16 inch carne guisada taco, on the menu is $18.99 and the 9 inch is $10.99. Is that too much for a taco? Not really. Is it worth it? 100% YES!! Will I order it again? ABSOLUTELY!!You pay for the quality of the food, the heart that goes into the cooking, the smile and warm greeting when it’s brought out to you. I will come back over and over again. In fact, I had Panchito’s for lunch today. I had their lunch special of Calabaza con Pollo and it was THE BEST! I may sound like I am over exaggerating but my taste buds don’t lie….and neither does my belly.With that said, Jeanie, THANK YOU. Thank you for providing your customers with excellent food and service. Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made to keep moving forward and providing Harlingen with the best homemade food. Thank you for being the light for the community and helping others in need. THANK YOU!Panchitos’ is the BEST part about Harlingen. Panchito’s IS Harlingen.“

“Awesome food and friendly staff. Food is always hot and tasty. My to go taco place.“

“Was visiting from Austin Tx. and my dad recommended Rosita’s Restaurant.
Everyone was super friendly, waitress was great, food was yummy, the owner walking around helping was so nice to see.
The cashier was friendly, all around best
Breakfast I’ve had in the Rio Grande Valley.
Must have huge breakfast tacos with homemade flour tortillas.Yummy!
Located on Bus. 83, Harlingen Tx“

“Overall it was good the buffet was great but I asked for Mexican cheese and they charged 3$ for a small bowl of cheese I would recommend.“

“Riquísimo el asado de puerco y el caldo de pollo,todo está muy rico“

“love love their food .. very fresh .. love their rice.. love the hospitality took my grandbby and they adored him ..“

“Amazing service and food!“

“No Frills outdoor restaurant with outstanding food.
Honestly, that restaurant's name almost kept me away but the great reviews led me to try it.
And more importantly, the food will keep me coming back. Very fresh and hot, and beautiful presentation on the torta.
It was so good, I'm trying the Juan Foot Torta next time.
I travel for work and eat out a lot of restaurants, this is my new go-to when I'm in Harlingen.“

“Breakfast was amazing. At a neighboring table a man order simply bacon and eggs. I had the Freddy Special and the eggs were amazing. I could have simply had the eggs and bacon. The plate was amazing. Get that chef and sign them to big ol’ fat contract! Loved the place!“

“On business trip, seeing so many Mexican food places, I see thissmall spot and said to myself, this has got to be the Goliath ofMexican food and it did not disappoint. We are not Hispanic and rarely eat Mexican food every few years but this is by far one of the top 3 on my list, that says a lot! The other two were in Mexico. I recommend the menudo and the street tacos, wish I had more time there, I would have went through the entire menu. It has very limited parking but worth it if you find a spot.“

“Catering service is great!“

“Muy sabrosas las gorditas de picadillo .“

“Very tasty, delicious food!!!! Haven’t eaten here in a while and now I regret that! The only thing I could think of to make it better would be to implement a “$X for meat on baked potato” or some bacon bits. I would happily pay a dollar for a bit of bistec on my potato.“

“Nothing fancy here. This is the working man's restaurant.Alicia's is in an old building in an old part of town, but don't let that dissuade you from giving it a try.We stopped in for breakfast after attending our grandson's graduation ceremony at MMA.The menus that are brought to the table are much smaller than I ever expected, with the daily specials on one side and three items on the other.  But the waiter ensured us they could fix us anything.The positives:The coffee was absolutely some of THE BEST coffee I've ever had.The salsa was on freakin point!The corn chips were deep fried corn tortillas, which may seem lazy to some, but they were fried to a perfect crispness!And in fact they did fix exactly what we asked.The negatives?The Charro beans were a little salt for me, but that's really about it.All in all a really good experience and someplace I'd visit again if I'm ever down there again.And the best part was the final bill. . . . . . . Breakfast for two with a couple coffees was a whopping $16!“

“This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the valley. Everything is taste and the prices are not high. We got an agua de horchata and an agua de melón. We got nichos with cheese and steak as an apetizer. The. We got a torta and a hige chicken taco which name I cannot remember. We were also served charro beans in the beginning. Everything came out to forty something dollars. Everything taste good including the drinks. What I also like is that they close until 10pm and they only close Sundays. When ever I go pick up my sister and brother in lawn at the harlingen airport we go eat st Taqueria Jalisco.“

“Great food and the service is great!“

“super yummy food served nice and hot, probably the best taco place in harlingen!“

“During a day trip to Harlingen we stopped in this little restaurant for breakfast. It doesn't have a very extensive menu, but the upside is a super friendly staff and great food! Seems to be a family business, very informal. We requested a business card which referred to the place as the Pastry House. And yes, they do have a case full of great-looking pastries... plenty of cupcakes and regular sized cakes. On Google Maps it shows up as the City Coffee Shop, which has only two reviews on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor does not list Pastry House at all, so the name may have changed just recently. We encourage you to stop in, enjoy a meal, and grab a cupcake or two.“

“We have hot chocolate and caldo de res and caldo de pollo“

“Came in for a late lunch and thought the place was brilliant. It's not a new place all shiny & pristine. It's the classic taqueria with just kick you in the butt good food. The menu isn't big, but the flavors are. I had the four tacos and almost wept I enjoyed it so much. The meal came with two ketchup bottles of salsas: Red Hot and Yellow Hot. The small bowl of limes was brilliant and a great add to the tacos. There was also a small bowl of the most sublime charro/pinto beans. I could have stopped there. The tortillas on the tacos & the grilled onions made it an absolutely special meal. Finally, the side was a loaded baked potato! Unique and it was a brilliant taste. Don't let the outside scare you away, this is a true blue taqueria.“

“My son was never in daycare before so headstart was his first time away from me all day.I must say this was an absolute wonderful experience!My son and I LOVED this place so much, his teacher Mrs. Salinas was so very patient with him, and he learned so much from her. I loved the communication to help my son adjust to school routine and school behavior.I'm sad that he will not be here next year. It's hard to find a great teacher and teachers assistant, and it's sad when your child has to move on to the next grade.Thank you Mrs Salinas and ALL of Casa Grande for building my son's educational foundation. I surely won't forget any of you and thank you for making a huge difference in these kids lives. You all give your whole heart and all your love and it truly shows?My son will miss you and honestly so will I. ?“

“Great food and the service is great!“

“Awesome environment, fast service, good traditional/new taste like never before. Try this place before it goes viral.“

“Great food and outstanding service“

“First time here, passed by this place hundreds of times. The place has been there for a long time, the parking lot is huge. The place is very well kept, and the staff was very friendly. Everything went really smooth, the food was great ? and the prices were also really reasonable. Recommend!“

“Tejano Grill is my choice for breakfast lunch and dinner great food great service overall a awesome place to eat I still haven’t found another place that can compete with them and great prices too ask for Lupe as your server he will not disappoint at all“

“Great food , service on point“

“Best place ever food amazing there tortillas are the real deal there big the menudo the best the machacado plate mmmmmm dam good recommend this place to everyone to eat there they close early that's when a real restaurant should work ??“

“First time there. Very polite, friendly service. Waitress very attentive . Food was delicious. Flour tortillas were fresh, hot and soft . Small place some would refer to it as a”hole on the wall “ but very good food ! I will definitely go back. I want to try their breakfast. I had dinner there today. Asado do puerco , delicioso !“

“Sirven muy rico y no es caro, l lugar esta muy limpio y ordenado y están abiertos las 24 hrs.“

“Great food. Service can be a bit slow, bc they are always busy. The place is very loud because the rooms are big & full of people. Not good for people who don't like loud environments, like people with dementia or autism. Our food didn't come out together, but it was very good.

Parking: Place is popular bc the food is good, so parking is hard to find.“

“Las Vegas Cafe truly has the best TexMex enchiladas.“

“Avery thing is good breakfast and lunch All way have specials Gracias al taquito“

“Great service. Came during our lunch hour. They seated us really quickly, brought out our food and drinks. Our refills were so fast I wouldn't even notice them refilling them. Food price is very reasonable and there is a certain hustle you can feel within the serving staff. Would recommend to anyone looking for something well priced and delicious.“

“This was our first time here, we both loved what we ordered! I had the biscuits with gravy plate, my husband had the Gorditas plate, and they were delicious, we will be back to try their lunch/dinner!“