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    Black Bear Diner McAllen

    3.8 (117 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Tri-Tip Dip*
    Kendra R.

    The food is awfully bland not a single person liked what they ordered and my sister's lemonade was THICK like syrup we had to send it back. The service was okay nothing wrong but nothing that made our day better. The ambiance was awful it was muggy I'm not sure if there was something wrong with the ac bc one of the workers tried making it cooler with the thermostat and nothing happened. The only highlight was the gift shop, but even then we we aren't going back.

    2 eggs with chicken fried steak
    Roy R.

    Love this diner! Breakfast all day. Giant biscuits that have a ton of tasty butter! Cool decor and ambiance. First time here and it was delicious over all. There is a slight wait even when slow, so if busy, expect to wait a while. Our waitress was nice enough, but she did forget our utensils even when she brought out the food and I had to actually get up and ask someone else because I couldn't even get her attention when she passed by. It affected her tip, but not this review. My biscuit was the highlight of both dishes, but everything was delicious. I would ask for more crisp on my hashbrowns, but that's about it. The hot sauces provided at the table were all tasty and they all seemed pretty hot. Great diner overall. Recommended.

    Breakfast burrito with a side of toast
    Kyle V.

    Stopped in for breakfast and was seated after about 5 minutes of waiting for someone to come greet us. We were seated way in the back of the large dining room, away from basically everyone, which was fine. Our server took our order quickly but the food took a very long time to come out. For a basic diner, this seemed surprising/disappointing. Usually this type of food is super fast, even when the place is packed. They were busy but still less than 75% capacity. I ordered the breakfast burrito and added a side of wheat toast. My colleague had the biscuits and gravy. Both portions were so massive that we both only ate half of our meal. The food came out very hot and everything was correct, it was just very slow. The bear obsession seems very random for McAllen, TX but they are all in with gifts filling the entry way. Not great, not terrible.

    Omlette red potatoes pancakes coffee

    Delicious went a second time Service was outstanding "Rosie" was awesome, she never wrote anything down! Everything came out warm and delicious

    Jasmine G.

    What a unique experience at the Black Bear Diner! Our server May was very attentive and knew a lot about the menu. She did everything right as far as super service! She was descriptive and knowledgeable about the brand! She had a pleasant attitude and made us feel very welcome and comfortable which I think is very rare to be blessed to be seated in someone's section who cares about your dining experience! When we first walked in, it felt like we were going into a cabin in Colorado! The menu was like reading off of a newspaper on a Sunday morning. When the food arrived, we were in awe with the portion size! We had the Big Foot Chicken Fried Steak for Hungry Bears and the Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak. Their blackberry stuffed French toast was delicious! As soft and crumbly as a croissant with a yummy blackberry jam inside. Their chicken noodle soup was also delicious. The biscuit was HUGE! Perfect consistency. Crispy on top and soft on the inside. We definitely needed boxes to go as promised from their Black Bear Philosophy. Thank you for coming to McAllen, Texas Black Bear! I will be recommending this beautiful breakfast place with my family!

    Sweet Cream Pancakes (700 cals.)
    Anna G.

    I was pretty bumped with my experience at Black Bear Diner because of all the hype around it. I had seen many amazing reviews and TikTok videos o Black Bear Diner so when it was my turn to choose our daily brunch spot from my friends and I, I suggested here. I regret it. Here where some good and not so great things from Black Bear Diner. There was a lot of parking available so that was good. The restaurant was packed since it was around 2:00pm. Kind of late for brunch but it was still packed. The staff was very friendly and made us feel at home. They told us the wait time would be around 30 minutes but ended up being like 50 minutes to a hour. We finally got seated and we ordered our drinks. The restaurant was very cute like a cabin and had a nice atmosphere. I trei their iced cold brew and it tasted a little too watery. We placed an order and it took almost 40 minutes for the food to come out. Even having it come out that late it was all cold. I ordered the traditional eggs benedict with a side of classic grits and hash browns. The poached egg was fine and the flavor of the hollaindese sauce was actually pretty good. The bread for the eggs benedict wasn't great and the ham was wayyyyyy to salty. I had to take it out cause it was too salty to enjoy. There was way too much oil in the grits and they had no flavor at all. The hash browns were also way to unseasoned and a little hard. The pancakes were good but nothing new. Overall, the staff was so friendly and sweet. The restaurant is cute and feels like you are inside a cabin in the woods. But the food is not great, unseasoned and could be better.

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    The food was all great in my opinion; it's a good breakfast spot ! Thanks for coming to town.

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    Went to this chain in Nevada and Utah. So glad we got one here. Consistent quality food and service.

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    I like their breakfast menu. Biscuits are good. And pies are also good . The wait is worth it .

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    Very good! Everyone so friendly and helpful. Pedro was our waiter and he was awesome!

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    Service was okay. Food was good, other person I went with got the wrong item, they replace it with an attitude.

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    Great food and excellent service! Peter was a wonderful server. I got the blackened salmon with a potatoes and green beans! So good.

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    First time eating here and we loved it!! Bianca our server was amazing and helpful Recommended

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    WOWSER! The best ever all around!!!!!! excellent customer service! Krystal is the best waitress ever! Seriously! The food was amazing!

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    Our food is always delicious, but always check your meat on the type of finish of your meat that…read moreyou requested. I saw maybe 2-3 people sending back their steaks because it wasn't cooked to their request. It's either too cooked or under cooked. Their rolls always hit the spot!! The noise level is pretty loud on the country music. It would be nice if they turned it down, just a little. Other than that, it's always packed so, make sure you download their app and get on the waitlist.

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