El Parasol Snacks

2.9 mi

Raspas and elote in a cup. This place also has typical valley snacks for example cornuts locos,…read morehot Cheetos with cheese, etc. The also have a drive thru window, yet expect to wait a while if there is a line.

Fruit cup

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Xnacks

2.5 mi

Ordered a watermelon picadilly and it was yummy. It satisfied my craving. I liked that they were…read moregenerous with the pickles!

Watermelon Piccadilly with koolaid powder and trechaas

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El Parasol

We decided to try this place on two different occasions, once on a Saturday afternoon and a Monday…read moreevening for a snack. The first time we got a fruit delight, ice cream sandwich and pink leche. The second time, we got a banana split and again a pink leche. By the way the pink leche was consistently served, and probably the best I have tasted. In the Corpus Christi area, the condensed sweet milk was only poured over the top. Here the condensed sweet milk was throughout the entire cup. The inside sitting area is very clean. Service was good; however, the first time was a younger lady who was friendlier and the second time there an older lady that didn't seem to speak English very well, which then I tried my Tex-Mex to communicate. We will be back to try a salty snack.

Great place for Raspas and Snacks!!! Clean and friendly staff as always. Great prices as wellread more

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwich

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Crazy about Mangonadas

3.4 mi

Hand down the best mangonada smoothie!!! I've been here multiple times and never got a bad…read moreexperience in flavor and texture. In-house made ice cream and Italian Ice. Coconut one is super good and smooth tasting. Just wonderful. My go to place for a cheat day for something sweet.

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Snowball Express

2.6

(14 reviews)

1.6 mi

Huge selection of snacks and drinks to choose from. Staff is really friendly and knowledgeable. I…read morealways ask for Diego. There usually is a line here but for good reasons or people wouldn't constantly be coming back. There is a lobby where you can get off to place your order as well. I don't believe the staff gets enough credit for their hard work. Great place in my book. Give them a try.

This place doesn't even deserve the one star. Not only did they make me wait like a fucking idiot…read morein drive thru when two workers saw me. I got an elote that BARELY had anything and you can see in the picture that only the top had any color from the chile or anything. I had to put my own mayo to be able to fix it. I paid a total of $15 bucks for half assed- quality food. Don't even waste your time going here, literal shit place. Pinches mamones.

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El Gordiz drive-thru

2.0

1.6 mi

Drove 20 miles just to try their Diablito raspa that my cousin kept raving about and told me I just…read morehad to try & that the drive was worth it. So, I did only to be disappointed they were closed on a Friday @ 2:30 PM when it's so hot outside & could've really used the refresher! There are no hours or phone number displayed so I don't know when I should try again :-(

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Freeze Time

2.3

(3 reviews)

4.7 mi

I am not from the valley, but I was quickly "baptized" by some classmates while attending UTRGV. We…read morelooked for the best raspas and elotes around the valley for two months before finding Freeze Time. Good: Awesome selection and quality of elotes, raspas, etc. Bad: Loooong wait time. On my last visit, I was the second car in the drive thru (with no customers at the walk-up window) and it took 45 minutes for the truck in front of me to get 2 raspas and my order of 2 raspas.

This place is kinda far from central McAllen but I wanted to give it a try but the wait time was…read morehorrible more than 30 min for a rasp and a corn. Not very satisfied with this place.

Mango raspa "natural" on left

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3 Hermanos Snacks y Aguas Frescas

(2 reviews)

4.4 mi

Great menu of snacks here. The corn salads is compliments the elote well. They have large selection…read moreof Aguas Fresca. Traditional elote served here which means they use a bland version of corn that resembles hominy. Still good just have the right expectations. Also, they have what seems like COVID protocols. No one allowed inside but they come to your car. Great service actually.

I enjoy finding new locations to purchase snacks. Elote in a cup had just the right amount of…read moreseasoning, and tunas were served cold.

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Philly's Italian Water Ice

5.6 mi

All I can say is... PHILLY'S HAS THE BEST TASTING AND MOST AMAZING ITALIAN WATER ICE IN THE RGV!…read more Super delicious and new exciting flavors every week. The experience he gives makes you want to come back all the time for something fresh and fun. Philly brings the nostalgia from his childhood straight from south Philadelphia with his Italian water ice and even with the traditional solo jazz cups at that. If you haven't tried it... well go taste for yourself. Philly will make you a believer... because it's "betta than a raspa!" Thank you Philly, my family and I always "have an Ice day" when we stop by for a visit and some Philly's Italian Water Ice!

From the owner: We Specialize in making home made Italian water ice. All flavors are dairy free / fat free /…read morecholesterol free/ gluten free/ sodium free/ treenut and peanut free.. We use only the finest ingredient and fresh fruits . Custom flavors available for your special event ... Come Taste the Difference.

Come try Homemade Italian Water ice at Growing Growers Farmers Market in McAllen

Nice Refreshing Cherry Water Ice. Come Taste the Difference.

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Sovereign Coffee

4.5

(19 reviews)

5.2 mi

I have tried at least 4 of the crafted lattes from here and all have been absolutely amazing! Love…read morecoming here for a good coffee and pastry combo

Glad I stopped by…read more Cute coffee shop with tables as well as open bar seating. The shop was busy on a Friday. Lots of office workers doing work remote as well as college students studying. Cold brew: forgot on specific blend they were using but this was one of the best cold brews I've had to date. I also found out they are very popular for their cold brew selling by the gallon. Service was amazing, although it was busy I got my drink in about a min. I was well taken care of and the workers were really knowledgeable about their grounds which is a bonus! Highly recommend this place if you want cold brew or if you need some where to do work. I will make sure to stop by next time I'm in the valley

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Jerusalem Mediterranean Bistro & Grocery

4.6

(45 reviews)

4.8 mi

Wow! Super fresh, healthy, and full of flavor! It was so nice to finally have something different…read morefrom the usual Mexican food around here. I was born in Georgia (the country), and I've really missed food with a variety of spices and bold flavors. This meal reminded me of how comforting and exciting good food can be. The baba ghanouj had just the right amount of spice. Warm, balanced, and incredibly flavorful. The tabbouleh was so fresh and refreshing that I'm already trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, exactly how I like it: packed with flavor. The hummus was simply divine. The best hummus I've ever had. Paired with the soft, fresh pita, every bite was perfect. The garlic sauce instantly brought me back to my childhood. Some flavors have a way of unlocking memories, and this was one of them. And the tea was the perfect ending. It was exactly how I love my tea: soothing, aromatic, and just the right amount of sweetness. Thank you so much for such an incredible meal. Every dish felt like it was made with care, and every bite had its own story to tell. I'll definitely be visiting the restaurant and store soon. This is exactly my kind of food, and I can't wait to eat again!

This place is amazing! Everything is so flavorful. I have a falafel plate stuffed greatly and…read moreTurkish coffee. It was absolutely delicious.

Baklava filled with Pistachio.

Store from the inside

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Chicken Tandouri, CATERING.

Moboba

(10 reviews)

4.9 mi

Came in right before 2pm, they have a special where you get $2 off between 12-2pm! Service was…read morequick as I was the only one there upon arrival, she took a minute to greet me but she was busy in the back room. They have a cute take what you need and leave what you can box in the back. Buisness looked clean and ambiance was quiet. Big location and I'm sure it's better on a busy weekend. The quality of the matcha was good, was a simple drink. Good for everyday pick up or if you need something fast. Tastes like something you can whip up at home for sure, rate it as a 6 out of 10 for the ones in the valley I've tried!

3rd boba tea shop visited in RGV. I ordered a oolong milk tea because their house milk tea…read moresweetness could not be adjusted. First, the price is slightly lower than the local competitor but not by much. The RGB milk tea price is a lot higher than national avg. 2nd. The tea was absolutely bland. 0% sweetness doesn't mean flavorless. Not only the tea had no flavor, and boba had no flavor. 3rd, the place smells like sewage backed up or something....ugh Overall, bad drink for almost $8 in a smelly shop. It's a 1.4 out of 5.

Chocolate Croissant-Waffle

Coconut Matcha

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De La Garza Meat Market

4.6

(10 reviews)

3.1 mi

This is the place to get good quality meat, hardly any fat, no bone residue on their ribs and the…read moreprices are fair, I've tried other places but I'd rather stick to this one

We have been going for years and they never disappoint. From their meat selection to their awesome…read moreservice. These people here now how to take care of their customers!

Best Meat Market in Edinburg, TX! Very friendly staff.

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Beary Boba

4.6

(15 reviews)

3.5 mi

First timers, came into town to visit familia & wanted to try something local. Stumbled upon this…read moreplace, so excited that we did. We ordered iced coffees with brown sugar & caramel w/oat milk. Drinks were so good!!! This place has a lot of drinks and cute anime characters & merchandise. Definitely a place to check out if you're in town. Thank y'all for a great service, can't wait to be back :)

Beverages were delicious and the cookie was moist. Atmosphere is very welcoming and have trinkets…read morefor sale.

Chocolate chip and walnut cookies

Strawberry Matcha and Lavender Matcha

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Strawberry Black Fruit Tea

Dutch Bros Coffee

(7 reviews)

4.7 mi

Wow, talk about amazing customer service experience! My family and I visited Dutch Bros on Closner…read morefor our daily caffeine fix. 09/29/2025. We were greeted in the drive thru by Mara and her incredible smile. From start to finish the entire experience was Awesome! Mara is attentive, professional and very patient. She is an amazing ambassador for Dutch Bros! Her customer engagement is on point! Mara checks all the boxes, and by the way she makes a superb cup of coffee! The entire team is rocking it everyday at the Closner location, consistently putting out a quality product with every order. Love that energy folks!!! No one even comes close to Dutch Bros! Keep it up team!!!

What the heck happened today Dutch ?! Medium light ice…read morerebel with coconut, strawberry passion fruit and some other flavor, tasted like NOTHING but a plain rebel... Aside from missing 1/4 of the drink due to "light" ice it has NO ACTUAL flavor and even the color is wrong. Disappointed The drinks should be consistent

Dutch Bros Rebel Energy Drink

Dutch Bros Coffee Run

Dutch Bros Coffee

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Booktanical Cafe

(8 reviews)

2.0 mi

It's my first time coming to Booktanical, and the atmosphere is beautiful! The vibes in this place…read moreare calming and peaceful. The woman at the front was very helpful and very polite. The selection is vast for the amount of drinks offered, as well as the pastries and other items. 10/10 would recommend.

So parking is a nightmare. There is no designated parking lot it's just the street parking…read more I ordered the banana latte but they didn't even have banana milk which is the main thing in the drink. They subbed it for syrup and oat milk and the drink was blah. The service is so slow but they do have a paper on most tables saying that this isn't a fast food place so it was going to take time. It took us about 30 mins to get our drinks. My friends got the cucumber boat which was really good but their food came out way before their drinks. We sat at a table that people had just left and their coffee cups were there so we moved them to the side assuming someone would pick them up. They remained there with us for the 2 hrs we were there. I had seen in an earlier review that they asked the people to move 2 times which I thought was crazy.... But I did hear them asking people to move so other people can sit at their table. The atmosphere and vibes are really nice. Loved the book wall. The tables and seating is really cool but it was busy the whole time we were there from 1-3:00.... And people sit for hours. So make sure you're not in a hurry when you come check this place out. I believe they recently opened so I'll probably go back in a couple of months to give them another shot. Also, why does the business not post their drink menu on any of their socials.... what's the big secret.

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Honest you, taste not delicious it. Iced too fast like water already. Mango tastes like old or…read morenothing so sweeties.... But never again.

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