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.

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.

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'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

this labrunch made me labust !!! Very guud i like alot…read more Second time here and i'll come back 20 more. Me gusta me gusta

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 have been wanting to go to La Casa de la Abuela (Grandma's House) for a long time. Friends of…read moremine have raved about how good the food is. Well, they were right. La Casa de la Abuela covers every category for a delightful breakfast, brunch or lunch: a menu with great variety, quality delicious food, excellent service, a beautiful and pleasant atmosphere, good parking and a great location. My friend had the enchiladas suizas. I ordered the chilaquiles rojas con pollo. The menu warned that the salsa roja is spicy... and they are right. I like spicy, and this gave me the hiccups! Not to worry, they have several options, including mild ones. I was impressed with their molcajete of guacamole, the refreshing strawberry lemonade, the classy presentation of each dish. I almost ordered the chile relleno or the torta ahogada. I learned they make their own birote (a denser kind of bread roll) for the torta ahogadas, which is key for that dish hailing from Jalisco, which is smothered in salsa prior to serving. Everything I saw was spotless, elegant, and beautifully decorated. It's a new fave, and I will go back. When I do, I want to try one of their pastries: conchas, chocolate or strawberries and cream filled croissants, and more. This was a great place for a meet-up with a good friend. It would also be great for a date with my wife, a business lunch, or small groups. The dining room is not very big, so large groups would need to find another option. I highly recommend, Grandma's House!

This place has completely redefined breakfast by delivering a truly authentic Mexican…read moreexperience--absolutely no Tex-Mex here. It artfully fuses contemporary culinary creativity with the deep, nostalgic flavors of traditional Mexico. I ordered the Molcajete Norteño, and it was, without question, the best breakfast I've had in a long time. More than just a dish, the molcajete is a full sensory experience--beautifully presented, sizzling with flavor, and visually captivating. The atmosphere is equally impressive--warm, vibrant, and inviting, with a distinct charm that makes you feel both excited and at home. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a memorable and flavorful start to their day.

I've been craving chilaquiles since yesterday. I'm in a short work trip in the area and found this…read moreplace here in Yelp with pretty good reviews. This place doesn't disappoint, I love everything, from the clean modern yet inviting ambiance to the café de olla and the Chilaquiles! I ordered the Mini Reketes: chilaquiles divorciados (red and green salsa) which come with shredded chicken. I added queso panela asado and chicharrón with mixed salsa... DELICIOSO! And to top everything else, the service was kind and friendly, as soon as I let Nancy know it was my first time here they walked me through the options and what they are known for. But that's not all, I came in hungry and left satisfied AND motivated by their kind personal note in my coffee cup and inspired by their place matt. If you are in McAllen and surrounding areas you need to try this place!

El Itacate has some of my favorite Salvadoran and Mexican food. From pupusas to chilaquiles, to…read moretacos, delicious options for breakfasts, lunch and dinner, they won't disappoint. My favorite is the Tacos Llorarás (you will cry taco) which features a handmade corn tortillas stuffed with a chile relleno made of jalapeño and cream cheese, plus a flavorful beef birria. Add your garnish and salsa of choice, and if the heat of the chile doesn't make you cry, you will eventually cry if you cannot return soon. It's that good! Drinks are either Jamaica (aguas frescas style). This location is right across the road from the Sam's Club on South Jackson Road. There is additional parking in the back. Family friendly.

The food was ok. The eggs (over medium) were way over cooked. The bacon was thin and under…read morecooked. The French toast was excellent. The service was very good considering that they only had one server. The restaurant is clean and larger than it looks from the road.

Amazing food and service! Highly recommend. We came for breakfast and this place did not…read moredisappoint. I had the chorizo and egg plate which was delicious and my wife had the Huevos (eggs) rancheros plate which was also very good! If you are in the area check them out!

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.

First time trying them out. Went during brunch hour 11AM, wait time to be seated wasn't more than 3…read moreminutes. My server was super kind, quick and attentive. Was patient when we waited for another guest to arrive. And knowledgeable when I mentioned my food allergy. He notified the kitchen on my allergy and had them remove allergen items, they were willing to work with me and create another dish if I wasn't satisfied with the original recipe minus Butter/ Milk. the food STILL came out fantastic and will definitely try again in the future. The atmosphere at this time was busy especially for a weekday morning, some moments were quiet and definitely an environment for families, Buisness or casual experience!

I stopped in about an hour before closing and ordered the salted caramel brew and the fried chicken…read moreBLT. The salted caramel brew was good and refreshing--smooth, not overly sweet, and easy to enjoy. The fried chicken BLT, on the other hand, was dry... RGV-weather dry. The chicken itself was good and well cooked, but the sandwich really needed more sauce to bring everything together. With a little extra love in that bun, it could be solid. I do want to give credit where it's due: the girl who served me was very friendly and welcoming, even close to closing time. Thank you for the great service. Overall, mixed experience ‍ great drink and kind service, but the sandwich could use some improvement. I'm sure I'll be back