50 Best American Restaurants in Mcallen

“Ok. So we went to Red Lobster to try their new seafood boil bag. We've been loyal Mr Crabbys seafood boil bag customers for 5 years. Finding really great seafood outside of NH is hard. So hard..... Until now. The RL boil bag is far superior. Here's why: 1. The seasoning is just right. Choice of garlic & butter or Cajun. Got the Cajun- because that's the only seasoning in a proper boil bag that's acceptable. 1a. The seasoning is far better as it's not drowning in oil- causing constant crab splatters. 1b. The seasoning does not overpower the taste of the seafood like Mr Crabbys does. You can actually taste the lobster- shrimp and crab. 2. The bag comes with 6 more shrimp (12 total) than Mr Crabbys 6. The lobster tail is split fully in half rather than just slashed down the top spine- making it difficult at Mr Crabbys to pull the meat out in one swipe. (That's what she said) 3. The bag does NOT come with sausage if you order the Mariners Bag. However it can be added. Here's the closer- it's REAL Andouille sausage- not kielbasa. Me Crabbys has been using kielbasa the last few times we went. If you know the difference in flavor- you'll understand why this matters. 4. I wore my bib cuz I'm accustomed to having the food drip all over me as I crack and work for my reward. It was not needed. Even with dumping the bag into the tray- it was not over saturated in oil- but rather delicately seasoned with butter. Over all- we have a new Sunday Boil Bag date location. I never thought I'd stray from Mr Crabbys- but shockingly- Red Lobster has become the affair worth having. They did good with hiring this new CEO who brought this brain child to my beloved Maine lobster Locale here in the Deep South. If yall see this- please- from this coastal New England girl trying to get a nut in the RGV.....don't ever drop this from the menu. Sincerely Your newest fan.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in McAllen“

“Get lucky ducky !!!! Excellent drink highly recommended“

“Where are the music videos? I love this place but I don’t like to watch only sports. Bring the Music Videos back 😊“

“Idk what happened yesterday, but the food was not as good. The bread from a burger was cold, the potato soups were cold, the soda tasted like bad. It wasn’t like that before. They did replace the soups but we were not hungry for it anymore“

“Walked in right at closing (3pm) we started to leave because I hadn't realized when a server came out and said to come in, that it was 5 til 3pm and they would love to have us :) I've always loved their breakfast (if u visit must have their breakfast potatoes!) But today we had a light lunch; a tuna melt and a reuben with fries. Both are very generous portions. I was surprised to find they serve their tuna melt with a side of housemade, honey mustard. I tried the combo and loved it! For dessert, we had the apple crumble pie super delish! Don't sleep on their muffins soooo good! Service is always top notch, cant beat it!“

“The food was awesome and really delicious and the service was great and the staff was friendly and really enjoyed it This is a great Restaurant“

“stopped in for lunch after arriving in town. Delinah was exceptional. She had a smile and attention to detail for menu items was pleasurable. It is nice to see someone excited to be working and enjoy the surroundings.“

“Está muy bien, lo único que piden mejorará es el personal está del caos no todos pero si varios y también que tengan doctor peper“

“I recommend La Eloteca when you’re craving that “elote en vaso” fix. I like that you have several topping options to enjoy that treat. However, folks.. Please have your food prep staff/workers change gloves after handling money or touching the checkout screen. The same checkout screen your customers touch. I was so turned off that I had to remind the female worker to change her gloves after she handled cash, the screen, then touched the opening of the bottle where the crema and mayo come out of. That’s cross contamination. She needs to retake that food handlers course again.“

“El Divino is one of our very favorite places to eat. The food and drinks are consistently excellent (since 2013!) and the restaurant is beautiful with a separate room for private functions. The fillet and Brussels sprouts are the best in McAllen and the burger is very good - it’s the dish visiting friends remember when we take them there. Make sure to ask for Jess, our favorite server, for a great dining experience. She always remembers our drink order, makes us feel so welcome, and is a huge part of why we keep coming back.“

“Muy bueno y lugar agradable“

“Great steak house with lively atmosphere. Lots of people. Piano playing and tgd best steaks. I had th filet wellington, cooked to perfection. Calamari excellent. Fried steak tips with guacamole not so good. Cesar salad not so good. Service very good.“

“comida rica y productos de calidad en su tienda“

“Came to eat their turkey dinner before Thanksgiving day. It was superb!! All the trimmings were delicious. Hillary and Leslie were wonderful, catering to all our needs. I would highly recommend this place. The atmosphere is so relaxing. Souvenirs are cute.“

“But not the drive-thru... it's always been a good restaurant, but the morning drive-thru is disappointing. It took 32 minutes for a sandwich, I had to move to the parking lot and go in and get it. (The sandwich and coffee were good, but cost $13.10.)“

“I will definitely visit again. The service, food and cocktails were all outstanding.“

“I've never met them, but through some business dealings I learned that the owner of this place is, I think, a 2nd generation restaurant owner and from everything I've seen and heard, they are really good people. The food is great quality and the prices are totally decent. This place is definitely worth a try.“

“Muy rico, tranquilo, la atención excelente por parte de nuestra mesera Lety.“

“Absolutely loved it, can’t wait for the next time I go back“

“Me encanta y es muy saludable y aparte las chicas son muy amables. Todo en excelencia.“

“This is my new favorite snack place, they don't gouge you on prices the food was fresh and tasty , I ordered a he nachos with extra jalapenos, small elote cup, and a cherry rasps fornall three it was around $8 but i left a tip because the service was that good. Highly reccomend.“

“Go there all the time. Desserei always takes care of me. Never fails to be attentative to me and my friends. Always there when we’re ready to order another round. Pool is always a blast there and the music is always on beat to get the crowd going.“

“I ordered combo #1, a sandwich, soup, and a drink very delicious for the sandwich I got the chicken with grapes very delicious with a side of Chipotle sauce nice combination for the soup I got fideo and for the drink I got a agua fresca melon flavor my family loves this place“

“Felicidades Rodolfo y a tu esposa , es para el publico o solo socios del club“

“The service was excellent, Tony was great. The atmosphere was top notch. The food was outstanding. It was our anniversary and they treated us with a card, sprinkled hearts on the table and a complimentary piece of red velvet cheesecake. We will be returning.“

“May 30 2025
Visited Applebee's today with the fam. We all decided to try the all you can eat special and we also had the sampler. The chicken tenders were good the shrimp was ok, did not try the ribs. The service could have been better, she was not bad but she took a while to check up on us. We went like at 5:30pm and the place was not full which I like so the atmosphere was great. I would go again for sure but get another waitress.“

“This is our third time here. The wait to be seated was 15 min, which was fine. The waiter and I couldn't hear each other. There were so many tvs going with different programs. One is enough? The service was great, and the food came out in a timely manner even though it was a busy Friday night.
We ordered:
1. Queso dip - good, but order with no tortillas and more chips.
2. Burger - good as expected
3. Cobb salad with shrimp- good, but the shrimp were overcooked.
4. Lava cake - the best“

“We cannot recommend enough! Chantelle & Ethan at the bar were so welcoming and made the absolute best recommendations for both food & drinks. The homemade pasta is something you dream of.“

“la carne y el pan con mantequilla“

“Best Reuben I’ve ever had!!“

“Amazing food and service!!!“

“The food was excellent and our server was awesome! Celebrating me with a few friend. May is my birthday month. so I should be there with other friends celebrating life.“

“Our server, Omar, was extremely attentive and very kind. The food and drinks were FABULOUS!“

“Love this place. Everything is so good! Service is crazy amazing! You need to try their ceviche and aguachiles! Also love the ambiance and how every corner shouts “take a picture and post to instagram”“

“It was a special nite. My wife and I were meeting our son’s girlfriend for dinner. We were nervous and anxious and excited. The waitress gets our order mixed up, takes a long time to get our drinks, the food is lukewarm and tastes as if it’s been under a heat lamp a while. But you know what? It was a very enjoyable experience! The confusion and delay was a wonderful icebreaker! We laughed and forgave all. Wouldn’t have had it any other way. Ultimately, it was about the new addition to our family….“

“I love this Italian restaurant. A little pricey but food portions are so generous, fresh and delicious. Their bread needs a revisit. It does not match the rest of the menu for flavor or freshness. I have several favorites but love the Pancetta Carbonara.“

“Every visit never disappoints. Food is great and so is the staff! Mike Leo checks on us to make sure everything is going smoothly, and our bartender Juan is amazing. He’s attentive and the service is fast. I strongly recommend spending your happy hours here or a little weekend night out. You’re guaranteed to have a fun time!“

“We love coming here whether it be for brunch, to watch a game, or for the night life. The food is amazing and the music is always good. The server Mike is very friendly and attentive! Never a disappointment coming here :)“

“Great food and always a great experience“

“I was very disappointed so many items have been removed from the menu , my favorite chicken fried chicken is gone & the mashed pots, no more gravy, what??“

“Great place to hang out especially on a Friday to see The Dirty Birdies play!!! DJ Roldog is awesome as well with kareoke. You can dance like no one is watching ? The wings and fries are good if you wanna have something to eat and enjoy the evening. Great place to unwind after a long week of work.“

“the valentines tacos were so good and the heart churros as well. Our server Cynthia was kind and her service was a 10/10 😮‍💨 had such a good attitude🫶🏻“

“We had an excellent dinner, food was delicious, portioned well, and came out in a timely manner. Our server Ms. Jane did an excellent job tending to us and answering our questions we had. She made sure that all our needs were met above and beyond!“

“😍great food I eat here all the time food is always good. never disappointed“

“professional and friendly. The ambiance was great, and my children really enjoyed it. However, the young man at the podium who handles ticket exchanges for prizes was extremely rude and seemed to be in a bad mood. He gave both my children and me an unnecessary attitude for no reason. I was deeply upset by the way he spoke to my children, who are under 10 years old. Because of this experience, I don’t think I will return to this establishment unless he is no longer working there.“

“76 bar and kitchen was kind enough to allow us to have our watch party for the SF 49ers game tonight. They had a lot of great prices on food and drinks as well door prizes and games.“

“I recently visited this IHOP and it was an amazing experience from start to finish!!! The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the service was quick and attentive. Management was AMAZING. The menu offered a wide variety , making it tough to choose LOL , but I went with their pancakes they were heavenly! fluffy, golden, and perfectly cooked. I also tried their chicken and waffles a separate occasion and again PERFECT. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. I will definitely be returning and I highly recommend coming to this specific Ihop.“

“Buen servicio y la comida rica“

“For those who are not familiar with McAllen Downtown. Thirsty and Suerte (The Bar next to it) are connected which is why you get food there. Thirsty is also sponsored by Jägermeister which is why the jägerbombs are 2 bucks. The patio outside is nice and chill. In all it's a place to get a quick shot and continue bar hopping“