Absolutely loved this French restaurant! The ambiance and decor were elegant, cozy, and beautifully…read moredone -- it truly felt like a little escape to France. The pastries were fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. What made the experience even better was the amazing customer service; everyone was warm, attentive, and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and a wonderful atmosphere!

Ambience is very delightfully and relaxing. Pea flower lemonade has a sweet and sour flavor. I…read moreordered the Poulet Croissanlant. Which is a spicy flavored chicken sandwich. This place brings a taste of Paris cafe ambience into the downtown area of Brownsville Tx. Bringing a scenery of the 1970 with a modern century aesthetics to this revamped building. I would recommend the European style pastries. I was received promptly and seated quickly as well. I was on limited time so it worked out well.

First thing I noticed is the amazing décore it gave a European vibe! I was immediately assisted by…read morea wonderful hostess so polite and had a wonderful experience! And lastly the food ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!! I had the Tuna Tucson first it was so flavorful this is definitely my favorite thing I've gotten so far then my wonderful hostess brought out my tasty soup it paired nicely with the fresh baguette half it was so warm and had a delectable crunchy crust and to finish off my wondrous meal I had a refreshing luscious strawberry sorbet! Loved it here will be returning to try the rest of the scrumptious menu! :)))

Tried this place three times now…read more I'd make a reservation. It's small and walk in space is very limited. Everything we've tried has been very good. But my (older) kids really liked the French toast. I don't think it would be a great place for very small children. It's a fantastic date place. We really enjoy it. Service is very friendly. Love the brunch menu.

The Loretto Bistro delivers an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. This was our…read morefourth visit, and despite living about an hour away, it's a place we continue to come back to--well worth the drive every time. The cocktails were expertly crafted--the dark cherry & chocolate old fashioned and the strawberry & kiwi mojito were both well-balanced and flavorful. The fettuccine Alfredo was rich, creamy, and perfectly prepared, with great taste from drinks to food. Our waiter, Luis, provided excellent service and truly elevated the visit with his attentiveness and professionalism. The atmosphere is cozy, comfortable, and elegant, making it ideal for a refined yet relaxed dining experience. Pricing is exactly what you'd expect for the quality, service, and ambiance offered. The Loretto Bistro consistently delivers and sets a high standard.

Such a beautiful place inside and out! As an electric…read morewheelchair user the place was accessible. Tables were seated height but my chair managed to fit perfectly. I ordered the chicken chilaquiles and the pictures says enough. It was Delicious! I recommend marrying the sauces both the red and green salsas were made to perfection! Also, we ordered the carafe of mimosas which added a great flavor to our brunch. Finished it with a complimentary cake slice for our birthday girl in our group!

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 was a great restaurant. Atmosphere was wonderful!…read moreService was attentive & friendly. Group of 5 - we each tried different items and ALL were delicious. Definitely will be back

We decided to try a new place while we were in town - glad we did!…read more The place has a bit of an upscale vibe but folks were dressed from dressed up to somewhat casual. Our server was Sublany and she was awesome. Very personable and her recommendations were spot on. We decided to start with the Calamari with sun dried amogio. The calamari were large and prepared perfectly. The sun dried amogio was amazing - great flavor and some heat - the perfect pairing with the calamari. Great start! We tried the soup of the day which was something we'd never heard of much less eaten. It was a green bean soup - the beans were puréed with cream, some cheese and red pepper flakes. We weren't sure how it would taste by Sublany highly recommended it so we went for it. It was really good - the flavor was subtle but great; nice and creamy. We would definitely order it again. For our entrees my wife tried the salcicce which was pappardelle, fennel sausage, roasted red bell pepper, marinara, caprino and red pepper flakes. It was also very good - the pasta was prepared perfectly and the flavors all worked very well - another hit. I selected the lamb chops which were frenched lollipops, blue cheese cream and an arugula salad. The chops were perfectly prepared and the blue cheese cream on top was amazing - made very good chops excellent. The arugula salad also had a great flavor. I would also order this again. For dessert we decided to share a Hand Pie which was an apple pie with caramel drizzle and ice cream. The texture of the dough was great and the apples had a great cinnamon flavor which worked well with the caramel drizzle and the vanilla ice cream. This place was great! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit more upscale than the run of the mill restaurants!

What a great experience with your friends. Issac the owner, had the chef prepare for our group of…read moreeight, an assortment of the menu items from the menu, WOW! It was a five course, paired with excellent wine. The staff was great! Our group will be here on a regular basis! Thank You!

GREAT LITTLE PLACE! Overall first impressions....it was a…read morelittle hard to find the front door. We parked in the back and walked through the back patio and were escorted by a very friendly server who knew the history of the building (impressed). She led us to the front door. Then we had to climb some very steep stairs. For the average individual it wasn't bad. But we had two seniors with us that found the steps challenging. Once inside we were greeted by the hostess and a very not so good odor (we almost walked out, it smelled musty and very old, our thoughts were the bathrooms. These need to be renovated badly). But once you get into the dining room there was no more smell. Tino was our server for the evening he did an amazing job. We ordered classic pasta (honestly it had good flavor but the sauce was very watery), the Duck (that was very good), and the Prime Rib (that was huge, that would be perfect for two people). We finished dinner and proceeded to go outside to the patio (mind you this is in January, when the weather is perfect for sitting el fresco) and had dessert. We ordered the Banana's Foster (Santana did an excellent performance, best part of the dessert) or Platanos Cajeta (huge difference) and the Flan. They were both good. This was a Saturday night and they had a duet playing acoustic guitar music (this helped top off the evening). We ended up spending a good amount of time here and enjoyed each other's company in a very nice atmosphere. Will definitely be revisiting.

This place is sooooo cute! We were immediately greeted and asked if this was our first visit. She…read morewent over the different types of coffees and made suggestions for use based on our likes. The Welita coffee was delicious-very chocolatey -so you need to love chocolate. The croissants were crispy and had just the right amount of toppings. The crepes were perfect. Slightly sweet with the powdered sugar and very tasty. They had so many games to play and seating to just chill. There really is no indoor seating. So come prepared to be a little warm.

Super cute I recommend coming here with friends at night time to feel the night time lights vibe…read more They have a tenis court which I think would be really fun with a group or friend. You could also go as a date or to study they have little rooms and outside seating. I Got a caramel toffee iced coffee it was soooo good. The atmosphere and the creativity really stands out here check it out! I am an indecisive person so It was a little hard for me to pick something because I didn't notice any premade drinks with flavors to choose from. That might be nice to add for people like me who don't know what I want but after talking to the barista she made it easy for me and was super sweet.

I have been to McAllen TX ... and have even eaten there (1 of 2)…read more This is yet another one of those places you've been to or experiences you've had that seem sort of surreal because you would have never imagined being here. I was in McAllen for a day or two when I spent some time on South Padre Island. Enter Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe. It's in what seems to be the area's biggest shopping mall and on the side closest to the 2 Expressway and its frontage road, and very close to the airport. I went in one evening and the mall was hopping. You will immediately see this understated store and restaurant ... a French creperie. (I don't remember where to put the circonflexe, accent grave, and accent aigu from 3 years of Catholic high school French, nor am I going to look for them on the keyboard.) So, while a little different from the other chain goings-on in this area, Sweet Paris is tastefully decked out. Crepes tend to be slightly expensive in general. It's all about marketing ... I'm going to sell you something "French" and charge a little more for it. However, I was very hungry. I would be ordering 2 crepes - a dinner crepe with chicken and a dessert crepe with Nutella. Both of the crepes were very good. They offer quite a few options on their menu. From the photos, I saw that they have these "nifty" coffees with a foam design shaped like the Eiffel Tower, but I would not be partaking later in the evening. The service was good. Most people in the Rio Grande Valley tend to be more polite than in most American places I've lived or visited. The interior is very clean and inviting and you should definitely eat in. The mall is so popular, which is a good thing these days, that I had to go out toward the edge of the parking lot to get a space. There was also one of those "blue lights" (not as in a "blue light special") positioned in the parking lot ... and I don't see those too often. Like everything else in this area, things and places are spacious and spread out. But let me get back to Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe. The crepes here were the real deal. Again, they were indeed good. I also like that, in this smaller urban area, they offer a unique concept like this, hence I'm going with 4 stars for this restaurant.

Chicken Piccata was like fireworks in my mouth. Amazingly good. The staff was attentive and offered…read moreme recommendations. The place is clean and beautiful. Love the French modern style decor. Definitely will come back

I had the absolute best night here. The food, drinks and dessert were all amazing, but the people…read morewere so great. From the host being so welcoming and recommending I sit at the chef bar, to the chefs preparing food, servers offering great service and making you feel very welcomed and the head chef keeping everything going and being willing to tell you about different meals coming out. You can just see the passion they all have and the joy they have in working here and it comes out in the food.

I was eating alone & luckily got to sit at the chef's table! What a great place to watch the cooks…read morecreate these amazing dishes. Service was amazing! I ordered poblano corn chowder which was amazing! The fried chicken was okay but probably should have ordered beef or fish. I love this place & would go back just for the dessert!!

Last week we had a poor experience at Dos Olivos. When I called the manager he convinced me to come…read moreback. Last night 4 of us revisited the restaurant and it was a totally different experience. The Lamb Chops were the best I can remember. The roasted carrots were delicious. For dessert we had the bread pudding. As the four of visited we listened to music by a local, he did a great job and the music added to our experience. Service was great. Glad we went back for a second try and we will return again soon.

Horrible service i had a terrible experience. They waited over an hour to tell us the order ain't…read morego through the system. Disgraceful establishment I wouldn't bring my worst enemy here