50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rio Hondo

“Stopped on a trip to Laguna Atascosa. Had several menu items. Food was excellent, plentiful and reasonably priced. Would go again given the chance.“

“Mangonadas are delicious!“

“Great service 😇 Great food 🌮 Quiet area“

“Today (11/9/25)was my first time going to Blanquita's. I LOVED IT! The service was amazing! The atmosphere was fun! The food was delicious! I will return again!“

“Jeanie is truly a gem! From the moment you call in an order, you can hear the smile in her voice—she’s always so sweet and welcoming, and it means a lot that she knows me by name. The customer service is consistently amazing, whether over the phone or when I come in to pick up. And the food? Always, always, always the BEST. You can tell there’s love in every bite. I’m so grateful to have a local spot like this—thank you, Jeanie!“

“the taste and texture of thier food is very good Authentic Mexican Food and the service is excellent plus the prices are very reasonable“

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

“This place is one of my favorite spots, the food is always delicious and the service here is exquisite !! ❤️“

“Great service and food. Friendly staff“

“Busy lunchtime Sunday - noonish. Only four waitresses that should have been plenty, but no bus boy. The four waitresses were doing everything- including greeting customers, waiting on tables, bussing tables, etc., and taking payment. They should be commended for great hospitality under pressure.
Chile relleno with chicken covered with too much white cheese. The dish was not that tasty - the ingredients didn’t seem so fresh. Maybe they were frozen or canned.
My husband had a big breakfast - 3 eggs, bacon, ham, frijoles - he enjoyed it a lot.
Food is pricey.
We won’t be back.“

“Excellent restaurant and their staff is very friendly.“

“Best tacos and lonches and the service is excellent“

“We want to extend my sincere appreciation to Don Gollito for their exceptional hospitality in hosting Diana Cortez Young’s campaign kickoff. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, making the event a fantastic experience for everyone in attendance. From the flavorful dishes to the outstanding service, Don Gollito truly went above and beyond to create a memorable evening. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for great food and a top-notch dining experience. Thank you for your generosity“

“Today was my husband and my first time to visit this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Today’s $10 special was the fajitas. Oh my goodness we could’ve split this meal. It was absolutely delicious. Everything was wonderful. The service was exceptional. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very good nice relaxing lunch we will return. Provecho y Salud“

“Super delicious and flavorful food and drinks! Yum! Oh and the atmosphere and vibe is great“

“The best in Harlingen. Great food and great service. maybe if you get bad service, it's because you were being g a dick.“

“Don't compare the food to the location or building. Thisis probably some of the best food in the valley, Bean and Egg reminds me of home cooking, made with much love in some of the dishes they serve. I always recommend this place to everyone“

“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.“

“If I’m going to a hole in the wall taqueria all the way in San Benito…you better believe it’s because the food is worth it! While the bistek tacos can have a little bit of pieces of fat here and there, the complimentary charro beans make up for that. The charro bean flavor is delicious and the salsas add on that extra heat without losing flavor. But what you really want to do is go in the morning and get their Leo’s Especial. 10.99 for 4 fat (and yummy) barbacoa tacos made with homemade corn tortillas! and a bowl of - that’s right, BOWL not cup! - yummy menudo. While the menudo is good, I cannot get over the amazing barbacoa tacos! Service is okay and so is atmosphere but honestly you’ll forget about all that once you try the food.“

“It feels like family when we're there. Never disappointed. Food is awesome; the ladies and Jerry and Elias are super. The owner Willie is present and I love that he goes around greeting everyone. They are always so friendly and kind to all and they have a positive attitude which makes the atmosphere there welcoming. We tell all our friends about this place.
Great place to eat!!!“

“Recomiendo el buffet y todos su platillos“

“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.“

“La Botana De Cookie is absolutely amazing! The cookies are fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. Every bite is a delight, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sweet treat that truly satisfies.“

“Their Menedo is the best. We had breakfast there this morning everything was delicious especially their flour tortillas.“

“Amazing service and food!“

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

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

“Muy sabrosas las gorditas de picadillo .“

“Food is good, awesome service always friendly“

“The food was delicious. Also, their staff was friendly and courteous. Love this place! We will definitely be back.👍👍“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I always feel so welcomed and well served when I go! Totally recommend the fajita ❤️🙂‍↔️“

“Muy buen lugar para eventos. El salón es amplio y bien organizado. Nos ayudaron en todo lo necesario y fue una experiencia agradable. Lo recomiendo para cualquier celebración.“

“Great service great food and the prices are phenomenal

Kid-friendliness: Sunday to Thursday family all day Friday and Saturday till 10 family atmosphere after that kids should be home and it’s time for parents to enjoy themselves

Wheelchair accessibility: Plaza has plenty of options for wheelchair access and handicap access“

“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.“

“The gorditas are delicious.“

“This was a by chance looked for a restaurant on Google and glad I came by. This is a little hidden Gem a little ho-jo in the wall great breakfast decent prices, good food, I yet have to try other dishes. Staff was very friendly. My waitress was a elderly lady named Isabel she was an amazing lady she is very hospitable and we enjoyed her company.“

“Food made fresh to order, old school feel, what you see is what you get, breakfast specials are worth every penny. Coffee was also great and service was good while being a little short handed. Tortillas also made from scratch 😋 Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“great food, Barba oak tastes delicious“

“I highly recommend this place to eat. The brisket is so flavorful and fresh. We order the botana for 2, it could feed 3-4. We had nothing to take in a to go box! The drinks are also good and they have AWESOME sweet tea. I wish I found this place sooner.“

“We're from Houston and stopped here for breakfast. Highly recommend it! Very authentic Mexican breakfast and huge homemade flour tortillas! Service was great too! Little hole in the wall, and by far the best! Family of 4 well portioned plates for $34! Cant beat that!“

“Great Food, great prices= food coma, will be back.“

“if u from sb or Harlingen and tired of the same bs stop here.. si kieres“

“Love the Salsa this time it needed some salt but they never disappoint!! Sweet tea is absolutely perfect it's definitely brewed not from the can! Refried beans are amazing too!! Service was quick!! Ill be sure to take more pictures next time!!“

“Great food and the service is great!“

“Food is amazing! Really recommend this restaurant! The tortillas are so good. You won’t regret it 🤤“

“Great food and outstanding service“

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

“Great food , service on point“