50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rio Hondo

“Mangonadas are delicious!“

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

“Great food, awsome service and employee are always with a smile. Very clean restaurante.“

“Great service 😇 Great food 🌮 Quiet area“

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

“Great service, El servicio es excelente y la comida riquísima ❤️“

“Today the Machacado with egg, al a Mexicana was the best one I've ever had. It was very delicious in every way and filling. Thank you Owner Rebecca and employee Maythe for being so friendly and always professional. Everyone else is so nice too, the food and prices are all very good. The other Blanquitas are great too. Thank you to All and God bless you ???.

Parking: Lots of good parking.

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Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome so that's great to see them there with their families.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have this available for our disabled and our elderly in our community. Thank you.“

“Excellent restaurant and their staff is very friendly.“

“There breakfast tacos are amazing! Homie environment. Best part of all is the peoplefamily working there. 10 out 10 all around. I love this place“

“The food is very good and the staff is friendly too. I was there last weekend and they sang happy birthday to me and I got a pancake. They made my day. I was impressed with cashier employee Rebecca how she remembered my name from the day before. She's super busy at the register but like the other employees she remembers the customers. Thank you All for everything.
God bless All the Blanquitas restaurants, their employees, and their customers.

Parking: If the parking lot is full there's parking on the side of the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: It's nice to see kids with their families enjoying their meal.

Wheelchair accessibility: This available for our disabled and our elderly. Thank you.“

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

“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“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Best tacos and lonches and the service is excellent“

“I am so grateful they offer vegetarian (vegan) tacos. I suggest adding avocado to your order! It's So yummy!“

“To Jeanie and her staff at Panchito’sYou have managed to become the BEST part about Harlingen. Through overcoming what Covid through at you, to reopening with limited staff, pushing through what life throws at you, the economy and it rising prices and now to your sister battling cancer(and she will persevere).Establishments like you are what we need in this town….in this world. For those that have never been, yes they are curbside. But in no way does that stop them from serving you the best, freshest food, with a smile. The food is just like grandma makes. It just makes you feel all warm and cozy, while certainly filling up the belly. My family and I love to order from here and we try to as often as we can. We love to support our local hidden gems and this restaurant is a GEM.I was compelled to write this review, because of a post on Facebook. Someone complaining of the prices of a fajita taco and they can get a better deal at Stripes. Psshh…..I DON”T THINK SO!! You cannot compare a homemade taco to a stripes taco, no way. Prices for food have skyrocketed to an unimaginable high. Gas is ridiculous! Adjustments have to be made and therefore prices must go up. They have families that depend on them. Have I ordered a fajita taco from Panchito’s…yes I have. It was the best and freshest fajita taco that I have ever had, at any local restaurant. Though I must say, the carne guisada on the large 16 inch tortilla, with rice, beans, lettuce and tomato, is my absolute favorite. The 16 inch carne guisada taco, on the menu is $18.99 and the 9 inch is $10.99. Is that too much for a taco? Not really. Is it worth it? 100% YES!! Will I order it again? ABSOLUTELY!!You pay for the quality of the food, the heart that goes into the cooking, the smile and warm greeting when it’s brought out to you. I will come back over and over again. In fact, I had Panchito’s for lunch today. I had their lunch special of Calabaza con Pollo and it was THE BEST! I may sound like I am over exaggerating but my taste buds don’t lie….and neither does my belly.With that said, Jeanie, THANK YOU. Thank you for providing your customers with excellent food and service. Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made to keep moving forward and providing Harlingen with the best homemade food. Thank you for being the light for the community and helping others in need. THANK YOU!Panchitos’ is the BEST part about Harlingen. Panchito’s IS Harlingen.“

“Noe's Taco on corn is Fire!!!!!“

“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“

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

“Great food and the service is great!“

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

“Very clean taqueria and fantasticfor hot days, very goodAC! . Hawaiian hamburger is DELICIOUS. The combos (taco/lonchecitos) are enough for two people. Baked potatoes have tons of cheese and look grease. You can remove the cheese or asl for it on the side. Definitely going back if I go to South Padre again.“

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

“My only complaint is that the food lacked flavor. I needed to add salt to the beans and rice. The fajita was hard to chew. My wife had the fish and she said it was too greasy for her taste. The queso flameado was good along with the corn tortillas. This was our first visit and we will come back to give it another try.“

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

“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.“

“The gorditas are delicious.“

“Amazing service and food!“

“Recomiendo el buffet y todos su platillos“

“Nothing fancy here. This is the working man's restaurant.Alicia's is in an old building in an old part of town, but don't let that dissuade you from giving it a try.We stopped in for breakfast after attending our grandson's graduation ceremony at MMA.The menus that are brought to the table are much smaller than I ever expected, with the daily specials on one side and three items on the other.  But the waiter ensured us they could fix us anything.The positives:The coffee was absolutely some of THE BEST coffee I've ever had.The salsa was on freakin point!The corn chips were deep fried corn tortillas, which may seem lazy to some, but they were fried to a perfect crispness!And in fact they did fix exactly what we asked.The negatives?The Charro beans were a little salt for me, but that's really about it.All in all a really good experience and someplace I'd visit again if I'm ever down there again.And the best part was the final bill. . . . . . . Breakfast for two with a couple coffees was a whopping $16!“

“Muy sabrosas las gorditas de picadillo .“

“great food, Barba oak tastes delicious“

“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.“

“Wonderful service and delicious food! Love the style and ambiance.“

“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“

“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.“

“Came in for a late lunch and thought the place was brilliant. It's not a new place all shiny & pristine. It's the classic taqueria with just kick you in the butt good food. The menu isn't big, but the flavors are. I had the four tacos and almost wept I enjoyed it so much. The meal came with two ketchup bottles of salsas: Red Hot and Yellow Hot. The small bowl of limes was brilliant and a great add to the tacos. There was also a small bowl of the most sublime charro/pinto beans. I could have stopped there. The tortillas on the tacos & the grilled onions made it an absolutely special meal. Finally, the side was a loaded baked potato! Unique and it was a brilliant taste. Don't let the outside scare you away, this is a true blue taqueria.“

“Food is good, awesome service always friendly“

“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.“

“Great food and outstanding service“

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

“Great food and the service is great!“

“I have been going to this restaurant for decades. Now, when I come for a visit, I always make sure to eat a meal here. You can't go wrong with ANYTHING you choose to eat. But my favorite are their nachos... I ask for the cheese to be burned (quemadito) ever so slightly, and they get it right every single time!!!“

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

“Las parrilladas vienen muy bien servidas. La carne está suave, jugosa y de muy buen sabor. Las tortillas también muy ricas. Acompañada con una bolsita de pico de gallo y salsa verde (mi favorita), para ser parrillada de 4 personas nos es suficiente salsa, así que pediría extra. Nuestras amistades de Brownsville dijeron que la carne sabía mejor que Bigos en Brownsville🙌🏼“

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

“Tejano Grill is my choice for breakfast lunch and dinner great food great service overall a awesome place to eat I still haven’t found another place that can compete with them and great prices too ask for Lupe as your server he will not disappoint at all“