We decided to try this restaurant during happy hour, which they had some good deals. The restaurant was decorated with a Mexican flair. The waiter was polite and somewhat attentive until the end of our visit. The drinks were a great price during happy hour. The tasty chicken chimichangas in the appetizer menu were 50% off during happy hour and were very large, could feed up to 3 people. We will be back! read more

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One of our favorite places...Great food and great service..and very affordable............... ... read more

At Costa Mesa you are always greeted when you walk in. Great food! Great and friendly service!! Comfortable and decently priced! Especially during Happy Hour! I always have a beer and my sister has a margarita. read more

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This food was Fantastic I couldn't get more than just this photo in! Service was wonderful and I'm still thinking about how delicious the food was. read more

Costa Messa Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Beautiful restaurant. Margaritas & Enchiladas were amazing. The fajitas still taste like gristle and liver YUCK. Go elsewhere if you want good fajita Servers were attentive read more

We arrived late in the evening due to work and had about 45 minutes to order and eat. The staff was kind enough to serve us efficiently and made suggestions to help us choose the right meal. The quesadilla was out of this world and my parents get the botana every time they come. Portions are big enough to take home a full meal for the following day. And I cannot say enough good things about the salsa! My only complaint is that the dining room is freezing, so bring a coat. read more

Amazing food and service! I love tortillas and they were some of the best I've ever had ...melt in your mouth delicious! Will definitely be back next time we are in McAllen! read more

Food is great when it's right, service is good as well but some waiters do rush you, the environment is nice, comfy. When you order it's a hot and miss, waiter sends correct order and kitchen messes it up, it happened. Everytime I go. When order to pick up, order is taken but kitchen does their own thing has stuff missing, etc so if you call they try to make it like it's your fault not there's. Karina a manager helped me that day after asking so many questions and saying I said no veggies in order said correct but just guacamole on side, she did right had to go all the way back to pick it up... now I ordered two caldos with tortillas de maiz....and bag of chips with red salsa only. Got my order asked cashier to go over order was missing the red salsa.... Getting home no utensils no lemons and put flower tortillas..... like I said this place can't follow orders read more

This place was recommended by a coworker who lives in the area. Experience was between a 3 and a 4 for me. I was charged 2 different prices for the same drink. Drinks were only ok. Lots of sugary mixer. Chips and 3 kinds of salsa were brought to the table. They were flavorful. We got the cheese appetizers. It was a little greasy and oily. I ordered the shrimp tacos that were tiny shrimp. The corn tortillas were so oily that I didn't touch them and just had the shrimp. For some reason, they gave me fries and not beans with my tacos. My coworkers enjoyed their meals, and the restaurant did separate our checks. Inside was very nice. read more

What can I say that I haven't already said about Costa Messa, or what has been written on Yelp or other platforms. Costa has some of the best Mexican food in the RGV. I've had other dishes but I really come here for the Botana platter as it is one of the best in the Valley, plentiful and flavorful, and you are sure to take home leftovers. We came on a Friday evening and it was packed, so we had to wait for 45 minutes. The inside is an open dining room that gives off a community ambiance but it can get loud. Servers were attentive and friendly. Next time I need to get there early to avoid the crowds and long wait times, but honestly that is to Costa's benefit as their food and service bring in not only loyal customers but others wanting great Mexican food. read more

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Service was fantastic. The free soup they bring you for free was fantastic. The food portions were huge. And the food was delicious. The atmosphere was great and we were a large party and in and out in less than an hour. read more

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Mid experience. Went at 9:30pm on a Saturday and got seated immediately for 2. Ordered the choriqueso as an appetizer for $13 & 2 meals, chicken enchiladas and a choriqueso burger for $13 each as well. Choriqueso appetizer was super delicious! Chicken enchiladas were mid, could get them anywhere. Choriqueso burger was 6/10. Alejandro was our server & he seemed like he didn't want to be there or serve us - felt very awkward and made us feel like a burden?? $50 for this meal & it was mid overall read more

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I ordered an enchilada plate and they were super stingy with their red enchilada sauce...you don't skimp on red sauce, especially on enchiladas! That's what makes the enchilada! We also a plate that came with/fries & fries were cold so we asked our waiter to bring hot ones & instead he brought a "full" order of fries that were also cold! (not good) To say the least, we ended up having to take our food home and we're not happy campers:( read more

Amazing food and service. Definitely coming back but next time I'll bring the family.

I ordered the enchilada plate that has potatoes in it lol I don't remember the name but I always get it when i go there cuz I'm vegetarian and it was so good as always! The service was great! And ambience was very nice! read more

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Cosa Meza is the bomb. To that lady Sylvia that gave a 2 star rating because they were stingy with the Red sauce, "REALLY!", just ask for more. SMH read more

What a horrible evening we had last night, we made the decisions to celebrate our mom's birthday there and waited over an hour to be seated to be put back on the waiting list. Our table was "ready" and were being seated and then left there standing at a dirty table that was too small for our party of 14. We were just left there standing and then a waiter comes and ask what we're doing there and I explain that the host brought us to our table. The waiter then RUDELY says it's DIRTY and too small for our party and for us to move out of the way. We stood there waiting as the host and waiter that had originally taken us to the table asked to wait there while they figured out what to do. I completely understand that it was Friday and was very busy, so don't over commit yourself to seating a birthday party of 14 and upsetting our mom. read more

Invited some special guests visiting from overseas to enjoy good mexicana food and Costa Mesa did not disappoint! Food was fantastic with generous portions. I have to give special props to our server Salvador who went above and beyond in making our guests happy. The ambience at Costa Mesa is always friendly and inviting it's like eating with family love when you sing Las Mañanitas and everyone joins in. Thank you Costa Mesa and thank you Salvador! read more

Super upset at the fact that I called before showing up to make sure I didn't need a reservation and to inquire about the wait times. I was assured there was no wait and did not need a reservation. I show up 10-minutes later and I'm told there's an hour wait!! I don't know what kind of games they're playing with people's time. I suggest you're truthful with your customers and make a more accurate assessment of your availability read more

The Staff was friendly and efficient. Waitress was very attentive and ensured we didn't lack for anything. Food was plentiful and delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

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We went here for my cousins wedding dinner with all of the relatives and friends over. We got our own private room and had around 80 guests I believe. It was stacked in 2 large rows. We ended up getting sweet tea with a lemonade and it was so good that I ended up getting 4 cups full. We ended up getting a big platter which is the botana platter for 4. I saw on the website it was for $66 dollars. The platter is huge, but it was just me and another person eating the platter, so there was a lot still on the place. If I would have known this, I probably would have taken some home. They did gave us chips and dip and I ended up eating a lot of those before the main course. The meat was alright. Chicken was a little dry though. Service was pretty good however. I would not mind coming here again, but this is great of occassions. read more

Always an amazing experience with food and service at this restaurant. We moved away years ago but when we come to see friends and family we always stop by Costa Mesa several times. The atmosphere is family friendly with an area at the bar. They have a great happy hour menu too! read more

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Quick efficient service. The food arrives hot and wait staff attentive. Food is delicious!

The price, service, atmosphere and the food were amazing. When I am back in town, I will definitely go again.

A few years ago, at the recommendation of a coworker, I decided to try Costa Messa. Said coworker and I visited the location near the mall, and we had a delicious meal at that location. Fast forward to today, a few years later. The location near the mall is now permanently closed, so I opted to patronize this location and hoped for a repeat delicious meal with a group of coworkers. Upon walking in I visited the restroom before the meal. Unfortunately that set the mood for the rest of the experience, as the bathroom was disgusting. I'll spare the details, as we are going to be talking about food. Upon walking out of the restroom, a displeasing odor permeated throughout the restaurant, and waited for me at the table. Right away my coworkers and I played the "guess the noxious odor" game. After contemplating rotten food, some sort of cheese, or a dirty wet rag, we all came to the conclusion it was the latter of the three. I ordered the fajitas, hoping they'd be the star of my visit, and turn things around for this place. I ordered both corn and flour tortillas, as I like variety, and like to party. The fajita plate came in good time and the plate was full of beef. I received three flour tortillas, and no corn. No big deal, I'll make the three work. This place charges for extra tortillas, which I do not understand. The fajitas had no taste, had a slimy texture and full of fat. No seasoning, no meat like texture, and no charred taste of a fajita. I attempted to eat two tacos and at this point hoping I did not eat rotten meat (hence, the slimy texture). Stopped short of finishing taco number two, and threw in the napkin. Others at the table said they were disappointed and how this location was not as good as the other locations. No one raved about their food, and we all left disappointed. Will not be back. read more

Great food large portions and great service. Never disappoints. We enjoy the margarita paddles every now and then. Great price.

They have the best Shrimp Cocktail I've had in The Valley for the price. I always order it and it's always fresh and never tastes fishy or old. I ask for extra crackers which they usually forget but it's okay because it's also good with those regular tortilla chips that you can get at the Michoacana type stores or just use regular crackers from Home. read more

Best Mexican food I ever tried in my life I tried chicken Enchiladas, it was awesome and flavorful read more

The food is great. Customer service is outstanding and the atmosphere is just what we needed read more

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We went on Friday night. We ordered a botana, which was delicious. Service was ok, I understand they were busy, it is what it is. But, I don't want to be sitting in a dirty booth/window. As you can see from the photos there was a dead fly and another bug who knows how long it had been there. They need to make time to clean the windows/ledges more often, that was very gross. Makes you wonder how often the kitchen is cleaned. read more

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The fajita tacos and chimichanga were so salty they were inedible. Absolute worst Mexican food I've ordered. Server was nice and attentive though. read more

Wifes meal was good. I ordered beef taquitos and the plat came out with a salad piled on top of soggy french fries with the rice and beans of to the side and the Chicken taquitos on top. When i pointed out that I ordered beef the waitress walked past and said " Oh sorry" and nothing else. The fries I think were a plate filler and cold the salad could have been fresher. I don't think my wifes margarita had any alcohol in it. We don't need to go back. read more

Love their fajita panchos and my daughter likes their margarita sampler. I haven't tried much more but she likes their steak ranchero.

Excellent service from Karina. Really good food, recommended for family. Great ambiance!!

Food was great, but the service was odd the hostess didn't know things on the menu nor what Apple Pay was, one of us had to go get cash when Apple Pay was accepted read more

Had dinner here the other evening for a birthday. I order the enchiladas poblanas which comes with rice and beans is topped with mole. It was okay. Most likely wouldn't order it again but was worth a try. My wife, however, got the fajitas and they were tasty. The restaurant was lively, almost every table was occupied. The hostess and servers were friendly and attentive. Food came out faster than expected given how busy it was. Would I go back? Likely during happy hour. read more

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Bad service from the start. The hostess (Melba) was rude and acted like she was the boss. Then we requested a special table because our son is handicap and he can't seat on a high table that she assigned to us. After that another waiter noticed me getting upset and tried to accommodate us but she came in and overruled his decision. Finally we got a table. Well then we waited for about 15 mins for a waiter to come and take our drink order which their menus don't have. Well after all that we were told we would get some chips and salsa but they forgot! After that I requested to speak to the manager Mary. Mary was very apologetic about the whole situation. She felt bad about our experience. Well I can honestly say that this place is overrated. Thanks to yelp that gives a platform to express our experiences at eateries. read more

We went to eat here a couple weeks ago and everything went really well! The place was full and had about a ten minute wait. The chips and salsa's were fantastic and our waiter was great. He was very friendly and came to the table in a timely manner for refills etc. For our appetizer we had a choriqueso and that was fantastic. The caldo that we got before our meal was also great. The broth had great flavor. For our mains we had the Mexican platter and the cheese enchilada plate. Both were very good and definitely something that we will get again. The only complaint I had was that the sweet tea wasn't very good but I'll just get water next time. read more

This is a McAllen staple! The food is great but this particular visit was just lacking in portion and quality. We ordered a botana for 3 and it was mostly chips and beans - they skimped on the meat. However, I will be returning because I love their caldo tlapeno! It is usually pretty reliable so maybe this was just an off day! Either way, give it a try! read more

I went here expecting a maxing food and was very disappointed. The service was good but the food was not good at all. There are so many great Mexican food restaurants that I will never go back here again read more