50 Best American Restaurants in Mcallen

“One of my favorite restaurants in McAllen“

“We found these guys by mistake looking for another sweet-tooth location...I had no idea this Mom and Pop diner existed...they have anything you would want and everything is homemade (is everything homemade ? Lol). All our meals were delicious. We recommend it all. Thank you for an enjoyable meal and experience.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Jesse Gonzalez the manager was very attentive, kept refilling our drinks and asking if we needed anything.“

“Such a great lunch spot! The whole place is super clean and really nice to sit in, which makes the experience even better. The vibe is chill and comfortable, perfect for a relaxed meal. The menu has tons of options—salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, pasta, and more—so there’s definitely something for everyone. Everything feels easy and enjoyable here. Great food, great space, and overall just a solid place to grab lunch. Would 100% come back again!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“This was my first time at this steak house and it was TO DIE FOR! My boyfriend and I came to celebrate our anniversary, and the service was unmatched. They decorated the table with petals and candles, our waitress Chloe was AMAZING, she guided us through the menu, gave us great recommendations and was overall was such a delight. They have both inside and outside seating, it’s very nice on the inside. FOOD 10/10, we had several platters and they were great! I would definitely recommend“

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

“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.“

“Great place to play pool ! Servers are super duper nice and attentive. I never have any trouble here at all. The food is not really good but I mean … yeah sorry I don’t care about the food at Eddys I’m there to play pool. Super clean. Great pool hall.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Our first visit to this unique speak-easy restaurant. It was 5pm on a Tues, so it was not busy and very quiet. Server was friendly and attentive. My husband loved the ribs and would order them again. I had the chicken with kimchi rice and I wouldn't order it again. I was warned it was spicy and I told the server I will be fine as long as my water glass is always full. My water glass was empty twice and only refilled once. The Brussel sprouts were perfection; spicy, yet sweet, and nicely crunchy.“

“First time here with my coworkers & we had a great time. Service was amazing, our server, John kept making sure we were good with drinks etc. Food was great, we had the classic sliders appetizer with fries, the four cheese Spinach dip with chips and the carne asada taco combo... 10/10 recommend ♡ definitely coming back!“

“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.)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Muy bueno y lugar agradable“

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

“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.“

“My family and I frequent this RL location, and our visit on Friday, June 19th was another wonderful experience. We were celebrating my son's birthday weekend. The manager (I don't have her name)--who has been outstanding every time we've visited -- went above and beyond once again. My son shared with her it was his birthday, she surprised him with an ice cream sundae, and it absolutely made his night. Our waiter was excellent as well, made it dinner feel special.
Thank you to this manager and team for consistently providing great service and for making our dining experience lovely!“

“The excellent service and the food was very good.me and my family will definitely be back again…….“

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

“la carne y el pan con mantequilla“

“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 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've gone to so many different drive thrus. And OMG! When I say I was surprised to see this, it was delicious!!! At first I was a little nervous since it was $15, my expectations for this was not high since I've been disappointed at other places before. But let me tell you this exceeded my expectations, it has a lot of snacks on top for the price it's perfect! I will be back for sure! 💖🤤“

“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??“

“We had a graduation party in the back room, since I was coming from Austin everything was arranged by phone with GM Jacob for about 50 persons,GM Jacob was so nice, attentive and made it happen with private menus let us come in to decorate. then his shift was over he introduced us to GM Leo which as well took very good take care of us, the location and atmosphere was great party was from 6-9 then after that they have live music at 10 which it become a different fun environment for adults only . prices were great and had 2 servers that were awesome but Jackie is the one that attended my side of table and she was amazing great attitude cheerful and quick, as too the 2 nd server but don’t recall name . Love Loved the whole experience thank you will return soon.“

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

“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“

“This place is amazing from the management team to the employees, food is good, drinks are cold, the games area is always clean and the games are always functioning, got the pleasure to meet the GM Pedro super amazing person.
We have become fans of this place and my kids love going here. Thank you Jorge Mtz“

“This franchise store is amazing. We visited this restaurant on Mother's Day 2026 and found the staff very attentive and serving excellent food, prepared very well. The meal was very good. Fresh bread, delicious appetizers and great cold drinks (teas, soft drinks, etc
..). Their pre-meal salads are great and the main dishes are out of this world. Great steaks, chicken and Chops. Seasoned just right and soooooo juicy. This store is 10 out of 10. We have visited this establishment many, many times and we have never been disappointed. Mom loves her Renegade Ribeye and fully loaded baked potato. You can't go wrong. Even the side dishes are exceptional. The mac-n-cheese is a true Texas classic.“

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

“I have been to The Dive both solo and with a friend, and each time has been so much fun. Karaoke here is a must, but you definitely have to sign up early. The food is also really good, although you might have trouble finding a seat if you get there late. The live bands are really enjoyable and love interacting with the crowd. If I am not mistaken, the Dive has an outdoor seating section too, but I haven't really checked this out since it's been cold recently. All in all, a great place for a memorable night!“

“I LOVE me sum DAT Cowboy Chicken! It's a Texas thang! 5 STARS!“

“Today was my first time trying bison and I really enjoyed the burger. Their air fries are very good as well. Way better than deep fried. Their sweet potato brownies were delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We definitely recommend.“

“Yes, it's Applebee's, but there's something nostalgic about the old interior that almost transports you back to the 2000s. And for that, it wins in my book. Even if the only thing I really enjoy is the pecan butter Blondie. It's a classic location and I like that they've kept the old feel. The staff is really nice too, which is always a plus. Good for some drinks and appetizers, the occasional dessert.“

“Super thanks to server Jose(as his name tag) for taking initiative and attending to me when nobody else was at the counter. He helped locate my order. I hope you do some special for him because I felt silly just standing there waiting for help. 🌞“

“We had an amazing time celebrating our daughter's 13th bday. The service was extremely attentive, the food delicious, and the desserts were spot on. The atmosphere is to a perfect point that you can enjoy the music while also able to talk without the need to yell. We will definitely come back and treat us to a mom-dad date night.“

“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.“

“amazing brother fast service never disappoint“