This place is a hidden gem as they say. We had heard of the SPI Wine Bar and decided to check it…read moreout. We were not disappointed. Had the Bliss charcuterie board and it was great. Highly recommend this place if your in SPI and not knowing where to go.

I came in with a friend just for a relaxing evening- the place was pretty empty but honestly we had…read morea good time! The vibes were great, staff was friendly, and there was even live music which we enjoyed.

Che. WINECOW has to be the best date night spot in the entire valley…read more With the best meat, food, drinks. If you're on the fence to try this place, reserve now and go enjoy the night there Went on a Saturday evening. Had a dinner birthday reservation for 4. Got sat right away. Water was served right away. They Brought out the bread and tomatoes right away. Had some really good Argentinian red wine. They even let us do some wine tasting . Our daughter's food came out before ours ! Perfect! They fell in love with the Empanadas! As for my wife and I, we ordered Bife con Hueso. Words can't describe how delicious it was, with the chimi churi ! Cooked to perfection, with the right amount of flavor. Mad props to the chef. And presentation 10/10. The whole evening was just at peace. The food. The drinks. The service. The atmosphere. We'll be coming back again! Happy holidays

A tiny little place in a strip mall with a deceiving exterior...the 35-50 seats and open kitchen…read moregive a wonderful ambiance. Wine - a stellar wine list, with a focus on Argentina (more Malbecs from different regions than I have ever seen) and incredible value; we had an organic Malbec for $45 with would cost 3x on the East coast Cow it's about the beef! A wood burning grill with the aroma of Mesquite for the Beef Short Ribs, NY Strip, Ribeye (with our without bone), right up to the Tomahawk. I had the lamb chops (8) which were cooked perfectly pink just like in France. All come with a house salad and the sides are amazing. The usual suspects (fries, mashed potatoes etc) but we went for the baked beets with cream cheese, pistachio & arugula and the portobello mushrooms; enough for the table and more to take home for lunch tomorrow... Service was great, despite the cramped conditions It's been a long time since I've had such a great meal out Try it - you will not be disappointed

This is one of the most incredible new spaces to pop up in RGV this year. I initially began going…read morein to indulge in their unique beer selection, but over time began to learn more about their other offerings. This place is home to what I firmly believe to be the most eclectic and beautifully curated wine selection in South Texas. Each time I walk through the door, I find myself learning a little more and diving a little deeper into a world of grapes and glass. The staff have been extremely welcoming and are always eager to share any info or answer any questions I might have. The ever rotating selection along with the amazing music and friendly faces make it my favorite spot to frequent. Every visit reminds my how truly fortunate we are to have a gem like this in McAllen.

New spot with a solid selection of beer and wine. They always have good tunes going as well…read more Definitely coming back to see what other beers they release!

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!

If one wanted to locate a wine establishment with various foods, then this place fits that bill…read more Reasonable priced charcuterie tray. Service top of the line, correct wine glasses for a fine White and excellent Merlot. A relaxing atmosphere to relax in.

Hidden gem in South Texas, very surprised how nice this place was and their selection of cocktails…read more Will definitely visit again when in town. I had a panini and some house Cabernet. The wine was good so maybe I will try some others next time. The location is nice and spacious. I sat outside to enjoy the sun and they had a a lot of seating available. The service was good since there was only a a couple of other groups there at the time. If the weather is nice, I definitely recommend going to enjoy a drink outside to relax.

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

Have come to Santo Pecado for Saturday brunch, weekday lunch, dinner, and to get some work done…read more Have had fast and friendly service every time and delicious food and unique caffeinated drinks. I highly recommend the avocado toast, ribeye chicharrones, shrimp tacos, and matchas. Gave 4 stars because I wish they had more dairy free options, but there are still several items I can eat and/or modify.

We came for evening cocktails and a light meal. The lighting is somewhat dim. This establishment is…read moregeared more for a casual/semiformal cocktail date rather than a formal meal experience. Steep prices on meal that was sub par. The servers seemed to have difficulty balancing their time between multiple customers and their orders.

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!

Just like SPI. A bit pricey but food is very good. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxread more

The Lobster was dry and leathery and terrible, pasta was soft and not al dente.... You have to buy…read moremineral water because Liam's water comes directly from the faucet unfiltered and gross. . Service was great... Ambiance dark and gloomy. Terrible place to eat.

Great place to hear live music. They have a full bar and the beer is cold. Great dance floor.read more

I've been here three times for happy hour. Late 2025 was good food good beer and the Howlers…read morewere great and no cover charge. Early April 2026 $5 a piece cover charge. Warm beer funny tasting margaritas but good food and the great band. Our friends refused to pay the cover charge and didn't come in. Seven workers for just the wife and I. We spent $50. I saw several people come in but turned around at the cover charge window. Third time late April 2026 we had twelve people coming but they all went somewhere else because of the cover charge. No one wants to go to a bar for a drink or two (or more) if they have to pay to get in the door. Three of us still went to hear the band but they said they cancelled all the happy hour bands because of poor attendance. Surprise, surprise. Oh and the time just the wife and I were there, it took 25 minutes to get our drinks after we ordered. The first time I rate a five second time a one third time a zero.