23 Best American Restaurants near Mercedes

“Hark, I tell thee, this tavern is a most wondrous and comforting haunt that e'er I did behold!

​The banquet they serve is passing good and did please the palate well, and those who attend thee are of a most friendly disposition. A marvelous, hearth-like comfort doth permeate the entire space—a homely air that blessed this rustic place, the which doth ever content my spirit.

​Now list to this single critique, which I offer to the worthy host to mend the flaw that vexed my spirit most: I pray thee, let soft cushions be bestowed upon the bare wooden benches within thy booths, lest thy guests find the seating somewhat o'er-firm for their ease through long and merry stays!

​Therefore, to all souls I cry: if fortune finds thee near this place, I urge thee, step within and witness the wonders that there do dwell! For I shall most assuredly commend this house unto all good company, and my own steps shall, without fail, turn hitherward again.“

“I had such a great experience as I went in for chips and salsa, and the man at the time was so kind and generous. As I let him know the occasion for the chips and salsa, he helped me out with 2 extra bags..I did not catch his name, but if you’re reading this THANK YOU KINDLY! Appreciate your service! 05/04/23“

“We were in the area wanting some local food and found it. (Little bit hidden, well for those unfamiliar with the city.) It was good, ordered the special and we finished everything. We went when it was calm and quiet which we didn't mind for the long day we had. Anyways if I'm ever in the area again we will definitely go once more.“

“First time going and food was delicious and service was great friendly ppl very polite and respectful ... ❤️“

“Best coffee in the area. Large space, good for working on your computer. Our favorite for coffee and tea. Hope they add some sugar free or low sugar snack items for the high number of local diabetics.“

“First time. Food was delicious. We ordered a Grilled Catfish with a side salad, mixed vegetables, and a dinner roll, a Chicken Fried Steak with a side salad, French fries, and a dinner roll. We also ordered rhe Tampiqueña which I forgot to take a picture of. This plate came grilled fajitas, one crispy taco, one american cheese enchilada, and a side of refried beans, spanish rice, and a side salad, and flour tortillas. Service was great, a d the atmosphere feels cozy.“

“We stumbled upon this place through the help of Google Maps and were impressed from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, the staff were friendly and offered exceptional service. Their food menu offered a variety of breakfast and lunch plates - all great food!“

“Loved this burger place!! Don't expect great decor or ambiance just great food!! Gigantic burger left no room for the sides but that didn't stop us from trying their fries and onion rings!! The meat is so delicious!!! Everything was great!!! If you are a local expect a large lunch rush because our winter Texans love this joint!!!! Can't wait to come again!!“

“i wish i had her name but the woman with glasses who handles the curbside orders deserves the world!! she is always super quick, super nice & always smiling! whenever i order to go & see it’s her working, i know i am going to get my order in 0.2 seconds.“

“Muy rico todo los helados“

“It my favorite place to hang out! Comfy’ Sexy’ Interesting! Absolutely Recommend“

“We always have great service, one of the best servers is Lupita Cavazos❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“their mushroom appetizers.. the bomb.. that is our favorite.“

“Muy buen servicio la comida excelente calidad 😋😋“

“Their Hotdogs have bits of bacon which makes it easier to bite ... i totally recommend this place.....“

“Love the bartenders and there performances are great. Great entertainment and surround sound. Id definitely 💯 visit again“

“The $25 special for two is good. The steak tasted good but had a lot of gristle. The chicken was very good. The side salads are huge! Service was also good. It took 30 minutes to get our entrée. Margaritas were excellent & happy hour price was extremely low. The only complaint for every Applebee's is the music is way too loud!!“

“I need to upgrade my review for this LongHorn Steakhouse. I noticed I left a 2-star review back in 2017 after a disappointing experience. I've returned several times since then, and, after that visit in 2017, has been consistently positive since. Restaurants tend to have high employee turnover rates, and can have personnel issues from time to time - especially on challenging days when they're getting slammed like on that Mother's Day. So here's my redemption review...

This LongHorn Steakhouse is located on the north side of Interstate 2 (Expressway 83) in Weslaco, in front of the JCP and Academy stores and in between Texas Blvd. And N. Bridge Road.

The current management has maintained the property well. It is a handsome building with the trademark stonework facade, nicely landscaped, with ample, well lit parking. It is handicapped accessible, and high chairs for toddlers are available. It would be good for small groups as well as family get-togethers, and business lunch or date night.

They offer their signature steaks, burgers, salmon, chicken, some comfort food like their excellent mac n cheese, salads, and more.

I met some friends here for a late lunch on a Saturday around 4 PM. There was no wait. Our server did an incredible job, was friendly, attentive, and checked back on us several times. She kept our drinks filled and even offered a to-go cup as we were wrapping up.

The fresh baked bread and butter was delicious, served along with our drinks while we looked over the menu.

I ordered the 8 ounce sirloin, a loaded baked potato, and the crispy Brussels sprouts. I noticed the potato had a lot of salt encrusted on the skin, but since I did not eat the skin, it was not a problem - though it could be an issue for those on low-sodium diets. The Brussels Sprouts were crispy on the outside for the most part... I would have enjoyed them more a bit crisper and with some Balsamic vinager, but they were still pretty good. The steak was cooked as requested and delicious.

There was some background music, but it was at a decent level so it did not hinder our conversation.

I really enjoyed this visit and dining experience, recommend this LongHorn Steakhouse, and based on my last three visits am awarding them the full five stars.“

“Checked out JC Wings after a recommendation that they have the best wings in the Valley. I can’t really argue with that because the wings were excellent. Thursday special was 6 boneless wings, fries and unsweetened tea. I got the lemon pepper and friend got the JC sauce. Both were tasty and wings were large chunks of white meat, gently breaded. Seasoned fries were perfect and I got a custom burger on the side that was well cooked, sturdy bun that didn’t fall apart, and tea was fresh. We weren’t sure that it was even open when we pulled up, but the place quickly filled with locals and we realized we just beat the rush. Staff was friendly and helpful.“

“Nostalgic... takes you back to when you were a kid. Now I can share that feeling with my kiddo! Family friendly and courteous. The best place to "strike" up conversations over a drink and some friendly competition ? *puns always intended ?“

“I recommend the waitress Monica Barrera at the IHOP in Panorama City Calif as she gives such great and wonderful service. She asks if everything is ok and always comes back to give refills. This is much appreciated. Best wishes from the original Johnny Blaze, and "may the Blaze be with you."“

“Went here for dinner and I have to say that the food was awesome. I ordered the fajita and shrimp plate. Everything was delicious. We also got the best customer service ever from our waitress Brenda. She made sure we had everything we needed. She even left a pitcher of lemonade on the table and even gave us a large cup to go. She was very pleasant and gave us 5 star treatment. She's definitely a great asset to the restaurant.“