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This restaurant was amazing! It starts with how welcoming and helpful the staff is. Then the food. Oh my goodness! They were perfectly busy showing this was the spot to be but still places to sit and eat. The restaurant was clean, with the employees constantly checking on guests and cleaning up as one left. I had a sampler like platter. That gave me 5 different items-pupusa, Gordita, chili relleno, taco plancha, and taco lloraras. I was full after the first three. I have a snack for later with the other two. If you are looking for local food, this place is it. Next time I fly down I will have to come here again.
This place was bomb. Great prices and very authentic and flavorful food. Their homemade sauces were excellent. We enjoyed the chilaquiles, pupusas, and the cucumber agua Fresca. Portions felt generous too, highly recommend. Definitely gets crowded during peak times though so be prepared to wait for a table
Had a chance to go out and try this place finally. I ordered the Gallito which consisted of 2 eggs to your liking chilaquiles in red or green salsa 2 strips of bacon and 2pancakes. The portion size was just right for me not to much and not too little. The flavor of the chilaquiles was very good and they were nice and crunchy. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the pancakes were also very good. I would definitely come back again to try other things on 5he menu.
Definitely a hidden gem. Craving "REAL" Mexican food, decided to drive to the Pharr location and it was worth it. It's a very different concept for the Valley but the formula works. The menu is not huge but diverse enough to want one of each. My spouse chose the Caldo Tlalpeño with HOMEMADE corn tortillas (yes, it's over 100F but well worth it) and a Gordita. I chose 3 pupusas and they were huge. To drink I had their Lemonade with Cucumber and it was deliciously sweet. Food and drinks came to $38 or so and then the tip. The service was impeccable, everyone was very friendly and helpful. I thought it was well worth it. The fillings on my pupusas were amazing and delicious. Best part?? NOT ONE ITEM WAS DRIPPING IN GREASE! How great is that?? Very clean establishment as well, I hope they stick around for a long time, I will be going back soon.
First of all, let me tell you about those Chilaquiles, They are Huge!! If you don't eat much you can share ir with another person, They come with frijoles, Chicharron, Chicken, and eggs. You can style them too if you don't want too much stuff on it, They enchiladas are good but couldn't see them because of too many potatoes they put on top, That doesn't bother me at all, I love potatoes! They don't have servers you just go and order your food and then take a seat. They bring your food to you and thats about it, The staff are really friendly and nice and if you have any questions about your food they don't hesitate to help you. I got captivated by the walls there, You can Write on them!!!! Soo if you are planning to come don't forget your sharpie!! We will be coming back for sure!
Love this place they have two locations one in pharr and one in Edinburg and omg supper yummy love how good the food and service is def recommend especially when you want somthing fast and yummy
While I was at the location in McAllen I was unable to find their yelp. The service was fast and the girls who took our order were very friendly. The restaurant was clean and it wasn't too busy when we got there so there was plenty of options for us to choose to sit at. I give my total experience a 4, but I rate my food a 3.5. I got the chilaquiles plate with chicarron prensado en salsa verde but I wasn't a fan of the salsa. The taste was too bitter and lacked spiciness for my personal liking. The chicarron was cooked well and had a nice texture and the beans were yummy too. I liked that the chilaquiles had plenty of cheese and crema! I definitely want to go back and try the chilaquiles in red salsa though, I'm hoping I'd like it better than the green salsa.
The best chilaquiles I had while I spent three weeks in McAllen. I'm a chilaquiles lover, so I have a reference point. The ladies behind the counter were very friendly as well. The coffee is made with cinnamon and sugar already mixed in (panela), so if you don't like that, be prepared. They have two locations, but I went to the one in north McAllen both times.
First time visiting this area and we chose a great spot to have breakfast. We tried the chilaquiles plate and it was delicious. The salsas they have are actually spicy We also tried cafe de olla and enjoyed it. Staff is friendly and kept checking in to make sure we didn't need anything. Place was clean, definitely worth checking out.
Where should I start. I guess the beginning is a good place. I walked into this establishment and was immediately greeted by two very nice ladies. This was my first time here and they could clearly tell. I had already looked at the menu before hand and had my eyes set on getting the Atacate plate, which the lady behind the counter said that would offer the best taste of most of the menu. And boy it did not disappoint. The crunchy/soft taco was flavorful and that avocado making its special guest appearances was just icing on the cake. There was another taco that had what seemed to be a Chile relleno inside of it. The Gordita was great, but the pupusa my goodness was perfect! Their sauces that are served up with the dishes only increase the experience and the spice. The green sauce was good, orange sauce was better. Combined was like a "fusion HA" from Dragonball Z. If I'm ever in the area again, I will be back to try more on their menu. This is a all day banger for me!
The food here is wonderful, the atmosphere is beautiful and I'm so glad I came. The servers were so lovely and kind -- I asked for recommendations and nothing disappointed. The #9 is their sampler of 4 different items and it's delicious! I highly recommend doing dessert as well. If you're in this area, visit this place!
7/10 Flautas de papa 9/10 avocado chilaquiles 7/10 chorizo chilaquiles 5/10 beans A coworker who works in the area recommended this place. I'm a huge migas fan and never thought to try chilaquiles. This place did not disappoint. I added eggs, chorizo and avocado with half green and half red sauce. I was surprised to get each adding in an individual stack. I managed to get my egg yolk over the avocado and chorizo. The food was really good, just not what I expected. The flautas de papa were a great buy. Instead of using a corn or flour tortilla to mop up my plate, I was able to use the flauta and with the papa in it, they were like little sponges soaking up all the leftovers read more
El Itacate has some of my favorite Salvadoran and Mexican food. From pupusas to chilaquiles, to tacos, 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. read more
9 months ago
I've been craving chilaquiles since yesterday. I'm in a short work trip in the area and found this place 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! read more
11 months ago
This restaurant was amazing! It starts with how welcoming and helpful the staff is. Then the food. Oh my goodness! They were perfectly busy showing this was the spot to be but still places to sit and eat. The restaurant was clean, with the employees constantly checking on guests and cleaning up as one left. I had a sampler like platter. That gave me 5 different items-pupusa, Gordita, chili relleno, taco plancha, and taco lloraras. I was full after the first three. I have a snack for later with the other two. If you are looking for local food, this place is it. Next time I fly down I will have to come here again. read more
This place was bomb. Great prices and very authentic and flavorful food. Their homemade sauces were excellent. We enjoyed the chilaquiles, pupusas, and the cucumber agua Fresca. Portions felt generous too, highly recommend. Definitely gets crowded during peak times though so be prepared to wait for a table read more
Had a chance to go out and try this place finally. I ordered the Gallito which consisted of 2 eggs to your liking chilaquiles in red or green salsa 2 strips of bacon and 2pancakes. The portion size was just right for me not to much and not too little. The flavor of the chilaquiles was very good and they were nice and crunchy. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the pancakes were also very good. I would definitely come back again to try other things on 5he menu. read more
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Definitely a hidden gem. Craving "REAL" Mexican food, decided to drive to the Pharr location and it was worth it. It's a very different concept for the Valley but the formula works. The menu is not huge but diverse enough to want one of each. My spouse chose the Caldo Tlalpeño with HOMEMADE corn tortillas (yes, it's over 100F but well worth it) and a Gordita. I chose 3 pupusas and they were huge. To drink I had their Lemonade with Cucumber and it was deliciously sweet. Food and drinks came to $38 or so and then the tip. The service was impeccable, everyone was very friendly and helpful. I thought it was well worth it. The fillings on my pupusas were amazing and delicious. Best part?? NOT ONE ITEM WAS DRIPPING IN GREASE! How great is that?? Very clean establishment as well, I hope they stick around for a long time, I will be going back soon. read more
First of all, let me tell you about those Chilaquiles, They are Huge!! If you don't eat much you can share ir with another person, They come with frijoles, Chicharron, Chicken, and eggs. You can style them too if you don't want too much stuff on it, They enchiladas are good but couldn't see them because of too many potatoes they put on top, That doesn't bother me at all, I love potatoes! They don't have servers you just go and order your food and then take a seat. They bring your food to you and thats about it, The staff are really friendly and nice and if you have any questions about your food they don't hesitate to help you. I got captivated by the walls there, You can Write on them!!!! Soo if you are planning to come don't forget your sharpie!! We will be coming back for sure! read more
2 years ago
Love this place they have two locations one in pharr and one in Edinburg and omg supper yummy love how good the food and service is def recommend especially when you want somthing fast and yummy read more
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While I was at the location in McAllen I was unable to find their yelp. The service was fast and the girls who took our order were very friendly. The restaurant was clean and it wasn't too busy when we got there so there was plenty of options for us to choose to sit at. I give my total experience a 4, but I rate my food a 3.5. I got the chilaquiles plate with chicarron prensado en salsa verde but I wasn't a fan of the salsa. The taste was too bitter and lacked spiciness for my personal liking. The chicarron was cooked well and had a nice texture and the beans were yummy too. I liked that the chilaquiles had plenty of cheese and crema! I definitely want to go back and try the chilaquiles in red salsa though, I'm hoping I'd like it better than the green salsa. read more
3 years ago
The best chilaquiles I had while I spent three weeks in McAllen. I'm a chilaquiles lover, so I have a reference point. The ladies behind the counter were very friendly as well. The coffee is made with cinnamon and sugar already mixed in (panela), so if you don't like that, be prepared. They have two locations, but I went to the one in north McAllen both times. read more
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First time visiting this area and we chose a great spot to have breakfast. We tried the chilaquiles plate and it was delicious. The salsas they have are actually spicy We also tried cafe de olla and enjoyed it. Staff is friendly and kept checking in to make sure we didn't need anything. Place was clean, definitely worth checking out. read more
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Where should I start. I guess the beginning is a good place. I walked into this establishment and was immediately greeted by two very nice ladies. This was my first time here and they could clearly tell. I had already looked at the menu before hand and had my eyes set on getting the Atacate plate, which the lady behind the counter said that would offer the best taste of most of the menu. And boy it did not disappoint. The crunchy/soft taco was flavorful and that avocado making its special guest appearances was just icing on the cake. There was another taco that had what seemed to be a Chile relleno inside of it. The Gordita was great, but the pupusa my goodness was perfect! Their sauces that are served up with the dishes only increase the experience and the spice. The green sauce was good, orange sauce was better. Combined was like a "fusion HA" from Dragonball Z. If I'm ever in the area again, I will be back to try more on their menu. This is a all day banger for me! read more
The food here is wonderful, the atmosphere is beautiful and I'm so glad I came. The servers were so lovely and kind -- I asked for recommendations and nothing disappointed. The #9 is their sampler of 4 different items and it's delicious! I highly recommend doing dessert as well. If you're in this area, visit this place! read more
Seriously....the best chilaquiles (besides my wife's) out there. One...I saw a photo of their chilaquiles on Instagram and immediately it drew my attention...they look amazing just in the photo. So I convinced my wife to go...so first off the food LOOKS appetizing. We had the chilaquiles, enchiladas, a few pupusas, pancakes, and a simple chorizo and eggs. Everything was spot on! Nice simple flavors...the pancakes taste homemade. The flour tortillas taste just like your mom made them. The enchiladas were the perfect combination of potatoes, crema, lettuce, salsa...they were great. But the highlight are the chilaquiles..where do I start or where do I stop? They have a black bean base, with the tortillas...you can do green or red salsa, with cheese, chicken, chicharrón prensado, avocado, and eggs the way you want. Loved it... loved it...the serving is huge to begin with. The sauce is evenly spread all throughout, you don't feel like it's just sauced on top of the tortilla chips. Every bite you can do a little of everything (tortillas, chicken, cheese)...or just do one at a time. I found myself scraping the bottom of the plate the meal was so delicious... I found myself savoring bites of chicharrón w/ black beans...or egg w/ avocado...or the tortilla chips with the salsa...all on one dish. That being said...the food was amazing and the ambience matched it. Service is quick...it has more of a fast food feel which is amazing considering the quality of the food. And it's quite cheap! It's very affordable... As I said earlier...where do I begin or where do I stop. Recommend to everyone! read more
3 years ago
This is the fourth time I've come to this place. I'm from out of town and when we visit the in-laws I like to come by. Itacate has been very consistent with flavor and portion size. The Chilaquiles Reketes (I'll admit were love at first bite) are the reason I visit. The salsa is not too spicy, layers of chips, cheese, and crema topped with chicharrones, avocado and an egg. I got two eggs on this occasion on the smaller portion... the larger portion can easily feed two people. The service has always been warm, welcoming, and professional. The dining area is intimate and pretty laid back. I really enjoy this place... give it a try I think you'll dig it too. read more
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The place is super cute with its decor and the customer service is great. The michilada was so good! I tried the pupusas and for some reason they tastes sweet to me?! I know weird. They have an extensive menu and I plan to try everything! Mmmm... read more
4 years ago
Coffee was the best I've ever had , Pupusas were so good! First time visiting Pharr TX and this place will definitely be the spot for now on! read more
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I'm sorry but I can't even give them 1 ! The food was nasty. The enchiladas were cold the flautas had no flavor. The pupusas tasted like they were cooked in old grease. In my life I have never eaten something like this now im just hoping I don't get diarrhea. read more
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Las Pupusas del Itacate is such a cute brunch spot for a date or a girls day/with friends. This is not a vegan or even vegetarian friendly place, everything has beef or pork, eggs, bacon and cheese. I loved the decor and concept of the place, the wall with the roosters looks so beautiful (except more quotes are written on this wall too) and although it's simple it just feels PERFECT. The quotes some people have written are actually pretty funny, they lead you all around the room including the hallway to the restrooms and kitchen area. I believe this is a great Instagram-able place and perfect spot for foodie bloggers to take photos. The food however was disappointing, it didn't have much flavor, I went in thinking the food would be distinctive but it was not. The only thing I highly highly highly recommend is the orange juice!! It has to be naturally squeezed because it sure tasted like it, seriously the best thing I've drank in forever! The place was packed but we thankfully got the last table when we were there. They messed up our order when they brought it to the table, we ordered 3 different kinds of pupusas and got the same kind so that was just disappointing too. The menu was ok. Another complaint I would have is how loud the place was, it was SO HARD to hear anything, as first time goers we had a few questions and wanted to ask the person at the register. She kept laughing at us because we couldn't hear what she was saying and she couldn't hear us...okay then. So kinda bad service after the mixup of food too. Overall I think this is a great brunch place to go to with anyone, especially family, the ambiance is wonderful but maybe not a kids friendly/picky eater menu and probably wouldn't go back for the food again. read more
3 years ago
This place is AWESOME! The service was incredible and Alyssa and Edith were so friendly and personable! They know everything about the menu and helped we first-timers decide on what to order so we could try multiple things. Plus, I'm allergic to jalapeños so they helped me figure out what to stay away from. I ordered the Atacate so I could try 4 things (well 3 because one had jalapeños). The original Pupusa with pork, beans and cheese and topped with some sweet pickled beets and savory pickled cabbage was my absolute favorite. What a combination of flavors! I also tried the cucumber water which was surprisingly good (I don't like cukes), but it was sweet and refreshing. The sweet staff checking in with us several times to make sure we were enjoyed our food. They are lovely read more
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