Great food, cool vibe, friendly and helpful staff and.. good coffee!…read moreGotta get that chilaquiles cast iron bowl with poblano. Creamy, salty, savory....all around killer! And don't get me started on the refried beans and roasted potatoes. Perfection!

Cast Iron Cafe is amazing. The food is delicious. I had the ribeye breakfast burrito…read more Delicious and very filling. Even better than the food is the ownership and staff. Extremely friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is so cool. This is a must stop destination type of restaurant.

Azure Bistro is housed in what was formerly the cafeteria for the adjacent lodging facility for the…read moreOur Lady of San Juan del Valle National Basilica Shrine. As an annual parishioners, I've eaten here before and I love it! Earlier today, I had lunch at Azure. It consisted of their oh-so delicious ahi tuna salad. The greens and tuna practically occupied the whole plate, which was accompanied by a separate bowl of salad dressing and a pack of crackers. I enjoyed the salad so much that I nearly forgot about the crackers. There's no doubt if I ever drop by again around noon or after, I'll order it again. I want to mention that I had breakfast here before, too. I highly recommend the barbacoa, which tastes like it was grilled the way vaqueros (cowboys) in South Texas do theirs. You'll be fed generously of the meat, I promise you.

First time I tried this place was after Covid. Really liked it then. The customer service was…read morealways friendly. As of lately though, I feel the quality of the food is different. I don't know if the ingredients have been changed or what, but some of the items taste different. Food is still ok but not the same.

A MUST try! When I came I didn't realize it was all vegan but it did not disappoint. The food was…read moreastonishing! The flavors of everything mixed so well together. Didn't leave a single sip or food on the plate. Left feeling full but not heavy. The service could have been a little more attentive or engaging but the vibe was cute! I'm just amazed at all the fresh flavors they were able to capture and the authenticity of it all!

Refreshing experience! We need to nurture buisnesses like this with our patronage here in the Rio…read moreGrande Valley. The ambiance is great, and the food was delicious. The Green Magic Juice was a great combo with my torta. Next time I am going to try the cauliflower buffalo salad! I reccomend it to everyone! Great vibes. New favorite hot spot.

I'm not from McAllen and came across this spot online, and wow--I'm so glad I did! I wish I had…read moretaken a picture of my lechero coffee, but it was so good I completely forgot--LOL! I ordered the steak and eggs (medium) with poached eggs and a side of hollandaise, and oh my gosh... everything was amazing. The flavors were spot-on, the potatoes had this uniquely delicious taste, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The service was outstanding--my server just knew exactly what I needed today. I even tried the house tea, and he kindly made it iced for me. I sat outside, and the weather was perfect for enjoying my breakfast and a FaceTime call with my boyfriend while visiting from out of town. Such a great experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back!

They are so nice here and my salad was amazing! We'll definitely be back next time I'm in McAllen :)read more

What a delight! My sister and I had breakfast there and the place was packed and it is a 'seat…read moreyourself' establishment. The first thing you notice is the warm and inviting staff. They treat you like you're the 'favorite neighbor'. Right away they bring you out a 'biscuit with gravy' just for you to try. What a smart concept! The menu is both breakfast and lunch/dinner and it offers many options to choose from but not too many and several are your American favorites but also southern style flair. I had a meal that was big enough for a king but I wanted it because it offered a taste of everything I want when I'm eating breakfast. 3 eggs, ham steak, sausage patty, bacon, hash browns, and a side of their fabulous pancakes and they come in your choice of flavor and I got the pecan. Honestly, besides the food being remarkable, and the service on point, the restaurant has a 'homey' feel to it and there are pics of the owners family all throughout. The last thing I'll say is, the owner comes through the restaurant and visits with everyone. Just a dear person and her goal was to make sure our experience and food was exactly what we wanted. And it was!! So, Bravo!! Keep doing what you're doing because it made us come back again and again!! Each time the same remarkable experience!!

So good! Really friendly, clean and a wonderful filling biscuit! They give you a little sampler of…read morea biscuit with gravy which I wasn't expecting but was a nice tough. Warm, tender and fluffy biscuits made here. Hash brown were perfect! Crispy on the edges and soft shreds of potato inside. Good coffee. Freshly cracked eggs cooked to order! Pancakes and French toast plus other breakfast items available as well, but I loved the biscuit and gravy!

I saw this place from across the road a few times and it caught my eye. I stopped in finally and…read morechecked it out. The place is very big inside and has a rustic feel to the decor. The bartenders waiting on me were very attentive and friendly. I ordered the fish tacos plate, the food was great! I definitely recommend this spot, support local!

I had the crispy pork belly served in orange marmalade with whole wheat tortillas and Im here to…read moresay it was delicious! I am trying to have some great mexican food while in McAllen, and the Bodega didnt have alot of Mexican food on the menu, so I enjoyed this dish and then moved on. Awesome place, great service, highly recommended!

Great service and food. We split a Deluxe Mexican and add some beef fajitas. My wife like cheese…read moreenchiladas and she knows good and said they were awesome the same for the chalupa. The fajitas were tender and tasty! A cup of vegetable caldo was exceptional. Good chips and salsa too. This had nice ambiance and a good vibe. We will be back!

First time there. Liked the atmosphere and the service but the food has a lot to be desired. We…read moredidn't even finish the food. Tortillas were raw, food was 2 out of 5.

My mother and I came here for brunch. We had the omelette and the croissant with prosciutto. Both…read morehad ricotta cheese in it. They were really good except that the lettuce was really off half of our lettuce was kinda yellow . It was a huge turn off. We just picked them out and ate the rest. The staff were nice and have checked on us a few times. The place was clean and table/chairs were stable. Theres a lot of natural light which is super nice. They do not have decaf coffee options. Parking is free and out front . I'll still come here again because that croissant was really good but there needs some work to be done regarding the leafy greens.

I can't say enough good things about this hidden gem! If you're looking for a healthy yet authentic…read moreMexican breakfast/brunch, this is the spot. From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the tone for an amazing meal. The coffee was definitely gourmet. Service was friendly and attentive, and you can tell the staff takes pride in the food and experience they provide. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit for a wholesome, flavorful Mexican brunch. Can't wait to come back!

Food great!! Best barbacoa you don't keep burping all day like the rest of the barbacoas places. I…read morehave gone to the point if is not from this spot I would not eat it! Prices really good, great service good vibes the service part of their success

The New Eddie's in McAllen everything tastes good but I wish when I am buying Bacon with Egg…read morethey put Bacon. It's just egg and approximately 5 bits I Of Bacon Tacos. The same for Dry Beef with egg. Where's the Meat?​

On a recent trip to McAllen Tx we visited this restaurant for a late lunch. The restaurant was not…read morevery busy and we were seated quickly. It is located in the mall but has its own entrance. The restaurant is beautiful. The host was welcoming but the overall service wasn't great. Once we were seated by the host we waited 30 minutes for someone to notice us. We only stayed because our kids were calm and we were mainly going to experience the restaurant. I assume it was the manager who noticed us because she came and asked if our order was taken and we told her no one had even come over to introduce themselves or bring drinks. She sent someone over and when they arrived they seemed annoyed. At that point we had already read the menu and decided so we placed our food order as well. It did take about 20 minutes for our food to arrive. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, tacos gobernador and enchiladas mexicanas. The pizza was a personal pan with 4 slices. It was extra cheesy but it was very soft, almost like a soggy texture. The enchiladas were good but the rice and beans lacked flavor. The portion was large and I did like they added cheese and avocado on it. The tacos gobernador also felt like a big portion with four flour tacos (more like a quesadilla style) and those were properly seasoned. I believe the server only came back one time but when we needed the bill it was another 10-15 minutes to get it. We paid around $75 including tip for 3 plates of food and no drinks. Price comparison to other places it does seem a little higher but given it is a nicer style restaurant you would expect the higher menu prices. Note: tables had sweet bread in boxes on them when you're seated. When we asked if they were complimentary or for sale he said they were $7. No sign, no price tag just a box of bread on your table.

We were so excited to try this place. I guess we were marketing victims here!…read moreWe were also really disappointed. The booths were old and the leather had holes. The floor was sticky and dirty and the bathrooms too. Our waiter was amazing so he got 5 stars. The food was swimming in butter. The arrachera was salty. My beet salad had old arugula and dried chicken. The ribeye was good but that was about it. The only great thing was dessert. All of this for almost $400!!! We felt like we were robed really... never coming back.