50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Hidalgo

“Muy rico todo, a mi novia y a mi nos encanta este lugar se lo recomiendo a quien sea ya se comida o cena es un muy buen lugar.“

“Todo lo que emos pedido hasta ahorita super rico desde menudo/caldo tlalpeño/caldo de res/carne guisada/almuerzos. 💯 recomendado!“

“(Translated by Google) Very nice and the food very well served and with a very good flavor, if you are in hidalgo you have to stop by to try it ???(Original)Muy bonito y la comida muy bien servida y con muy buen sabor ,si estás por hidalgo tienes que pasar a probar ???“

“Muy rico todo, a mi novia y a mi nos encanta este lugar se lo recomiendo a quien sea ya se comida o cena es un muy buen lugar.“

“I recently tried a sincronizada and taco combo, and it was a delightful experience. The sincronizada, with its crispy tortilla filled with melted cheese and savory meats, offered a perfect blend of textures and flavors. It was rich yet balanced, especially with a drizzle of salsa.

The tacos were equally impressive, featuring fresh corn tortillas stuffed with tender, well-seasoned meat. Each bite was packed with flavor, enhanced by the freshness of toppings like cilantro and onions. The combination made for a satisfying meal, with each element complementing the other beautifully. Overall, a fantastic introduction to the vibrant tastes of Mexican cuisine! La verdad los mejores Tacos en el Valle de cache!“

“(Translated by Google) Always very friendly, fresh meat and excellent service. Order by phone on the weekend because that's when most people go.(Original)Siempre muy amables, carne fresca y excelente servicio. Ordenen por telefono en fin de semana porque es cuando mas gente va.“

“My women's group ate at Paula's Tea House & Deli. The food was excellent, beautiful presentation, and wonderful decor. Everyone loved it! A great place to eat.“

“Absolutely enjoyed my time here. No better authentic Mexican food in Hidalgo in my opinion. I loved the fresh lemonade, and the homemade tortillas are delicious. I had enchiladas, and I loved the exquisite taste. I definitely plan to come here again!“

“Viernes de buffet!!! Mmmm!!!!“

“Ricardo fue un excelente mesero muy amable“

“We had heard about it and we were so impressed with the food. The portions were right on and weren't stingy at all. We will be back for sure, was worth the drive and most important the service alongside food.“

“Fui a "La Tortería" buscando una comida deliciosa y me encontré con una experiencia fantástica. ​La Torta de Fajita: ¡Un Placer! ​Pedí la Torta de Fajita y superó mis expectativas. El sabor de la carne es excelente, jugosa y bien sazonada. El pan estaba fresco y crujiente, y el tamaño de la torta es muy generoso, perfecto para quedar satisfecho. Realmente se nota la calidad en cada ingrediente. ​Servicio Inigualable ​Quiero hacer una mención especial a Emilio, quien nos atendió. Fue excepcional: muy atento, rápido y con una gran actitud. Hizo que nuestra visita fuera aún más placentera. ¡Un servicio de primera! ​En Resumen ​Si estás buscando una torta auténtica y sabrosa en un lugar donde te atiendan de maravilla, tienes que visitar La Tortería. ¡Definitivamente volveré por más!“

“Los chicharrones muy ricos“

“Carmelita’s Restaurant in Pharr is greatly recommended! The restaurant is very clean, waitstaff is very friendly and attentive to all your needs. The food is fresh and made to order! We ordered mixed botanas, which were generously served! The owner went above and beyond to help my husband and I plan my mother in laws 80th birthday celebration! This location closes at 3pm Monday through Saturday, however private celebrations can be planned for the evening. Sits about 65 people comfortably. Give them a call or visit the restaurant to plan your next amazing fiesta! They take care of everything! Just take your cake and any extras!“

“Servicio increíble 😊 súper limpio y la comida. Deliciosa“

“100% recomendos las tostadas de atun deli pedi una salsa para marisco y estaba super deli los trio burritos le encantaron a mi esposo. Nuestra mesera Mayra muy attenta. definitivamente volveremos.“

“Great food, great service! Best chicharrones“

“Food is great, great service, great prices. Their tripa is the best.“

“Candy was our waitress and was very helpful and polite! Food was really good. We got 2 molcajete mar y tierras and Candy did a great job at preparing them in front of us!“

“I have been wanting to go to La Casa de la Abuela (Grandma's House) for a long time. Friends of mine have raved about how good the food is. Well, they were right. La Casa de la Abuela covers every category for a delightful breakfast, brunch or lunch: a menu with great variety, quality delicious food, excellent service, a beautiful and pleasant atmosphere, good parking and a great location.

My friend had the enchiladas suizas. I ordered the chilaquiles rojas con pollo. The menu warned that the salsa roja is spicy... and they are right. 🌶 I like spicy, and this gave me the hiccups! 😄 Not to worry, they have several options, including mild ones.

I was impressed with their molcajete of guacamole, the refreshing strawberry lemonade, the classy presentation of each dish. I almost ordered the chile relleno or the torta ahogada. I learned they make their own birote (a denser kind of bread roll) for the torta ahogadas, which is key for that dish hailing from Jalisco, which is smothered in salsa prior to serving.

Everything I saw was spotless, elegant, and beautifully decorated. It's a new fave, and I will go back. When I do, I want to try one of their pastries: conchas, chocolate or strawberries and cream filled croissants, and more.

This was a great place for a meet-up with a good friend. It would also be great for a date with my wife, a business lunch, or small groups. The dining room is not very big, so large groups would need to find another option.

I highly recommend, Grandma's House!“

“Man recommended by my boi @forkit tavan Top Notch los tacos tortilla/flavor/portion def will be going back can't believe I've been here in the valley 33 years and never heard of it. #TopNotchGrillin approves“

“El Pocito Mexican Tortillería is one of those rare places that should be preserved as a historical and cultural landmark, not just a business. According to locals, it’s been around for over 100 years, and after eating here, I believe it.

The building is old, worn, and unapologetically traditional. Nothing fancy, nothing staged. They still make handmade tortillas using real nixtamalized corn, the way it has been done for generations. The flavor is deeply rustic, pure, and incredibly good. This is the kind of food that reminds you how things used to taste before shortcuts and additives took over.

The gorditas are excellent. Thick, freshly cooked, and generously filled with options like meat and chicharrón. You can also buy plain gorditas, fresh tortillas, or masa to take home and cook yourself. Many people order to go, and seating is very limited, but that’s part of the experience. This food is meant to be eaten fresh and right away.

They are cash only, and while I don’t know the reason, everything is clean, well organized, and professionally done. You can see the process. You can smell it. Nothing here feels artificial.

Most importantly, the flavor hasn’t changed. That matters. Places like this are disappearing fast, and once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. El Pocito is a reminder of real food, real tradition, and real craftsmanship. Support it while it’s still here“

“5 star service and food. friendly and attentive servers. we dined here for breakfast.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in McAllen“

“The Holiday Season 2025 menu was amazing, today I ordered the tamales and French toast and let me tell you, this is a MUST try!!!!!. Brisket Tamales on a bed of beans with eggs, 😋 10/10 (not exaggerating at all) French toast, is like brunching Texas style y'all. 10/10, legit 10 must try and hopefully came back later in the year.“

“Hoy fuimos a festejar el cumpleaños de mi hija a Las Calles de México. La comida estaba exquisita y la mesera Yadira fue una excelente anfitriona. Nos recibió muy amablemente y muy atenta. Lo más que nos sorprendió de ella es que tomó nuestra orden de memoria y éramos varias personas. Gracias Yadira y Las Calles de México por hacer este día tan especial. Pensamos regresar muy pronto ya que nos encanta la comida auténtica Mexicana. Está delicioso! 😋“

“Fastest elote to go to! Perfect for a nice date night! Our go to!“

“Mi primer visita al Paleque Grill de la Plaza Mall fue una gran experiencia gracias a un gran mesero amistoso y hospitalario David Uribe nos recomendo los mejores platillos y bebidas. Pasamos una noche agradable gracias a sus atenciones. Difinitivamente recomendamos sus servicios.“

“Sus tortas que están deliciosas y todo lo que preparan muchas gracias ala cocineras que dios la bendiga“

“La Doble M is the bomb!! Great service, great food and the atmosphere has been excellent!!! Every time we have been for dinning it has been an amazing time!! Thanks Grupo Mendez for bringing a great project like yours to the valley. Much needed!! Looking forward for your next project, coming soon!!!“

“Excellent eating establishment. Angel delivers superior customer service.“

“I will start with the tacos, they are high quality and they load them up!! I usually get trompo and tripa tacos. The tripa is always delicious. Service is ok, they are not rude or anything just ok. Music is a bit loud at times for the size of the location, regardless highly recommend this place.“

“All i have to say is this place was beyond our expectations. While waiting over an hour at another breakfast place we stumbled upon this cafe with a simple google search. My husband called to see if they had a waiting time and just our luck they didnt and even offered to reserve our table for our party. Customer service was excellent, and the food was chef kissed!! You can tell they make their food with love, it was so tasty 😋 overall this place is great and i cant wait to come back for those chilaquiles 🫢🫢“

“Delia's Tamales from San Juan, Texas Branch are the best in Texas. I went in and bought a couple of dozens, they were so delicios and tasty. The staff were very professional and courteous. I am from Laredo, Texas . Again thanks for your great service and food.“

“The charro beans were delicious and flavorful, they really added to the meal. The tortillas de herina tacos de bistec were full of flavor, the meat was perfectly marinated soft with only one or two fatty pieces, the portion size was perfect for someone really hungry. This combo meal is $10 comes with 2 tacos (flour tortillas), cup of beans, a baked potato and a drink. I mean….heaven. The Mexican cuisine in the RGV rivals Los Angeles and CDMX.“

“I love mixing my own hot sauce into this“

“Muy buen servicio los meseros bien al pendiente de los clientes. Y la comida deliciosa!!!! 100% recomendado!!! 😋😋“

“Excelente servicio,la comida muy bien,el manejador súper atento,100% recomendable.“

“Genuine authentic Mexican food; the food is delicious and the homemade tortillas are amazing. I love coming and trying something new because I know I'm never going to be disappointed. ❤️“

“Muy bien atendidos y la comida muy sabrosa 😋“

“I really enjoyed my whole Muelle37 experience. The food was delicious, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. I highly recommend it.“

“Amazing food! Highly recommend!😊“

“de mis lugares favoritos para desayunar en pharr muy bonito lugar acogedor y la comida deliciosa y te atienden muy amablemente recomendado 100%“

“Love the aguachile de ribeye 😋🤤“

“muy rica la comida y excelente servicio“

“My wife and I went there for breakfast. Great menu and food! Lots to choose from! Super clean and awesome service. Food was excellent! Bathrooms were clean as well! We will definitely go back more often to try all the other stuff!“

“Excellent service, food and service!!! We will be back!!“

“Very pleasant & delicious experience“

“Muy rica la comida el asado estaba excelente“

“One more thing, they check up on you if need anything else, and bring coffee refills regularly. Very good staff! Kudos to all the workers at Fernando’s!“