46 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!“

“Orders are by phone only and no open seating. Still have very tasty chile rellenos. Very appreciative of the owner very pleasant. I would love to be able to dine in again but its perfect to pick up and take to work or home if not working. Hours are I think 7am to 1pm so short time frame if hungry best for breakfast or lunch. I did not take photo.“

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

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

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

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

“Welp w a google review?😂 seriously tho, I've been hearing about Ramses for awhile but for whatever reason never could get there and Well I finally did and so Glad I did!! First and foremost, when ppl that work there get excited about the food, then you know you're gonna be Alrite. :) shout outs to the young man that said he orders surf and turf every shift he works and every one that wirks there period. Everyone was super nice. I appreciate your enthusiasm cause I had to order surf n turf it after hearing your excitement. You were right sir! Let me start by saying fresh ingredients, yes even the rice gets love here , with the right amount of cummin. The meats,the salsa and salad.. All fresh! And though they only gave me one slice of lime(really, one???) I realized i was one of the last orders cause it was close to 130am so I can't complaint. Again, worth a late night trip. Shouts out to the workers there cause they made it fun and the cooks made the food so delicious... Will def be back. Pro tip: get drinks at their sister bar next door and order food to go 😉 sum o y'all kno whats up already!“

“I had the Mexican supreme it was very good with plenty of food. I rate it at 4/5, the enchiladas were perfect, I added a small amount of salt to the rice. The tostada was soft due to being placed directly on the rice. If I order this meal next time I'll request for the tostada to be set on another plate to maintain its crispiness. The total was $24.47“

“Excellent restaurant and their staff is very friendly.“

“1000% yes! I'm not really a red meat eater but I do eat carne picada/molida. The first time we went to eat I asked if they could make carne picada tacos and cookie said "yes of course". My family and myself have been going ever since! Cookie and her staff are the BEST and their tacos, frijoles and the agua de melon NEVER disappoint! We always feel welcomed like family! Thank you Cookie! ❤️😊“

“Les recomiendo las enchilas de chile relleno están súper deliciosas“

“Thank you for hosting us and catering my mother in law's delicious favorite meal after funeral services. We loved sharing it- especially with all our out of town guests.“

“The gorditas are delicious.“

“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“

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

“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!!!“

“Delicious food and friendly service!“

“Best tacos and lonches and the service is excellent“

“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.“

“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“

“Amazing service and food!“

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

“Muy sabrosas las gorditas de picadillo .“

“Food and service is always 10/10!“

“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 ❤️🙂‍↔️“

“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.“

“This is the Best place ever“

“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!“

“This was my first time going to Alicia’s and wow the environment was very welcoming you can tell the people that work here care about their customers and prices are affordable with a meal that will get you full I love it and I will be coming here more often I really had a great experience with everyone ♥️♥️♥️“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“great food, Barba oak tastes delicious“

“Great for parties! Loved the food!“

“Los Asados is a must-visit if you’re in Harlingen. The food is absolutely packed with flavor—perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and consistently delicious every time. You can tell everything is made fresh, and the quality really stands out. The portions are generous, and the service is just as solid—friendly, fast, and welcoming. The whole place has a great vibe that makes you want to come back again. Easily one of my go-to spots. Highly recommend!“

“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🙌🏼“

“Everything was good, food was delicious. They passed drinks and plates from end of the table vs placing them with each of us and we could smell cleaning products as we were eating because they close mid day and had started cleaning early. Overall though I would definitely recommend for breakfast“

“Great food and outstanding service“

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

“Great food , service on point“