Great food, cool vibe, friendly and helpful staff and.. good coffee!…read moreGotta get that chilaquiles cast iron bowl with poblano. Creamy, salty, savory....all around killer! And don't get me started on the refried beans and roasted potatoes. Perfection!

Cast Iron Cafe is amazing. The food is delicious. I had the ribeye breakfast burrito…read more Delicious and very filling. Even better than the food is the ownership and staff. Extremely friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is so cool. This is a must stop destination type of restaurant.

Food is okay but service is a fail; when coming here be sure it is not close to closing time as…read moreattendants will let you know that they close at midnight sharp on the dot; once I was refused service at 1145PM and a week later when showing up at 1130PM I was reminded about the curfew; this last time I even joked with waiter that if not done eating by midnight he was to kick me out halfway through my platter? The last time I went and definitely the last, when using the salt shaker the top came loose and all the contents spilled over my food; needless to say, I couldn't eat my food and when I informed the waitress about this she casually made a dull remark and walked away, I was of course not offered a replacement or discount. I am not sure how much informed or dis informed the owners of this place are about the lackluster and mediocre service provided but in my honest opinion if I had a place like this two blocks from the largest most popular pancake chain in the country I would hustle and provide the best ever service and take the last client till after closing; but then again that would be in an ideal world not here in the RGV. My decision not to have returned to this place for the third time would have been easier if I had seen a guest earlier (see picture) Enough time wasted and I bid you good eating (somewhere else).

Our food was given to us on time and the bacon burger i got was delicious. The lady was super nice…read more I had a good experience here. I would definitely come back, but not to eat chocolate chip pancakes, it was too sweet. We were thanked and greeted.

Amazing food and quick service! Also the desserts are worth it even if you dont want a meal…read more Just take it home.

So if I could give 1/2 stars, this place would get 4 1/2. We were in town and decided to stop by…read morefor breakfast. The place is very busy, but despite that the wait was only 10 minutes at 10:00 am on a Saturday. The hostess and our server were both very friendly. The place advertises that it specializes in home cooked comfort foods so we figured we'd have to see how their biscuits and gravy were. We ordered a 1/2 order and it came with a biscuit split in half and covered with gravy and sausage. The flavor was perfect - it definitely lived up to 'home cooked comfort food'. I ordered an omelette - three cheeses, sausage, bacon and ham with onions, cilantro and jalapeños - which came with refried (black) beans. The omelette was very good - flavorful and fresh. They actually use slices of cheese inside and on top - I've never had an omelette prepared that way but it was very good. When I first tasted the salsa I was not a fan - it was warm and had a different flavor - then I put it on the omelette and - great pairing and great flavor combo. The refried black beans were sadly underwhelming - no real flavor. I know they were homemade but they were missing the flavor that usually comes with refried beans (black or pinto) My wife had the quiche which had onions, peppers, sausage, mushrooms and cheese. It was very good. Even the crust was good. She ordered the breakfast potatoes as the side. The flavor of the potatoes was excellent. Half of them were lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside which were great; the other half were overcooked and became potato chips - good flavor but not a breakfast potato. We will definitely come back to try their lunch food and dessert (we were too full today). They have a good variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items on the menu so there is something for everyone. We were glad we stopped in.

I've been craving chilaquiles since yesterday. I'm in a short work trip in the area and found this…read moreplace 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!

El Itacate has some of my favorite Salvadoran and Mexican food. From pupusas to chilaquiles, to…read moretacos, 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.

We were looking for a breakfast place we hadn't eaten at while we were in town and came here…read more Our server was very friendly. The menu had some great and different choices in addition to the regular breakfast fare. I opted for the Western Omelette and added jalapeños and cilantro and had hash browns and bacon as sides. The omelette was prepared well - the only suggestion would be to put the cheddar inside the omelette or have it melted on top; otherwise it was very good. The bacon was thick and prepared perfectly (for me) - not brittle! The hash browns had a good flavor and were brown and slightly crunchy on the outside and soft inside. My wife had the Cinnamon Crunch French Toast with eggs over easy and bacon. The eggs were prepared properly; the French toast (she added blueberries) was very good - good cinnamon flavor and cooked just right. Pleasantly surprised by this place - since it's a 'regional franchise' we were somewhat skeptical but they managed to overcome being a franchise with quality food. The restaurant itself is very open in its design, which did lend to it being very noisy which was a 'down' side for it. We would come back.

Pretty basic breakfast spot. Imagine iHop with a small town feel…read more The servers and host were most gracious. The prices are very inviting. The food was cool. Nothing to get too excited about but it'll hit the spot and quiet those stomach rumblings. A perfect spot to bring the family on the weekend for a good bite that won't blow your budget.

Came for lunch. The buffet is breakfast foods only, yes this carries over all day, It looked sad…read moreand in need of a refresh. The restaurant was empty at 12:30 pm and the staff was friendly. The menu is typical Denny's or IHOP selections. I was perplexed and ordered a chicken fried steak. I know right. It was Sysco finest and it tasted like most everything else pulled from hot grease. It was $10 for the plate that included two sides. The sweet tea was good and the food came out quickly. Will I be back. Probably only during the middle of the night when nothing else is open.

One of my favorite breakfast places in the valley, especially when I'm staying at the adjacent…read moreMotel 6, which is walking distance across Earling (see my separate Yelp review). Great breakfast options. They used to have a wonderful buffet, but due to Covid that's on hold for now. Check it out if you like an old-school type diner.

My wife and I came here for the first time to have lunch. We were received warmly and sat down…read moreright away. Our server Jessica did a great job but a young man named Rocco also checked in on us and very attentive. I ordered chicken friend chicken and my wife ordered chicken fried steak. Both were delicious, filling, and tender. The dishes also came with tortilla soup that was the best we've had in the RGV. Prices are reasonable. We are definitely coming back and bringing family and friends.

The place is very cute the food is good I had chicken fettuccine the first time I went it was…read moreexcellent Went again had a chicken avocado panini it was ok not great I wouldn't get it again the workers are very kind

I had just arrived in town and I was hungry. Thankfully, a family member had this diner on their…read moremust-try list, and it went pretty well. We all ordered something different with the goal of being able to taste more of the menu. The menu is a well-rounded Southern American selection, and all of it is made in-house. It was a nice touch with the newspaper like menu, loved the decor and cabin home theme. The side salad was fresh; however, the house-made ranch was too creamy and too thick. There was potential with the cooked bacon mixed in, but the ranch flavor was missing. The cup of chili was great, similar to Wendy's chili if you needed a comparison. My meatloaf was good; the added carrots and topped crispy onions weren't too bad; however, the drizzled brown gravy was a no for me. The side of creamy grits and green beans and bacon were gobbled up! The cornbread muffins were a bit dry. Side of hash browns were good, a little on the oily side. The biscuit and gravy were colossal! Loved the gravy; the biscuits were a bit too doughy, almost seemed a bit undercooked, and for some reason, there seemed to be a lack of flavor in them. Enjoyed the ham and eggs. The pot roast dish was savory, and everything was nice; the veggies were a little over-seasoned, but I didn't mind them. The chicken-fried steak plate was a hit, I didn't even get a chance to take a solo photo. We had no room for desserts, and leftovers were taken home and appreciated. I'd like to add, despite ordering the larger versions of these meals, we only paid $68 and some change! The place was clean, the wait time was commendable, and the service was incredible!!! Despite the small misses, we'd still return. The majority of our food was great, and we left fuller than ever!

We were in town for a conference and had dinner there last night and it was so very good. My…read morehusband had the prime rib dinner which was very reasonably priced, and served just as he asked. I had the breakfast BLT on sourdough bread that was huge... and delicious. We shared an apple pot pie ala mode that unbelievably good. The dough was light and flakey . Service was fantastic, welcoming, friendly, answered all our many questions and made sure everything was as we wanted it. If we're ever back in McAllen we will be back. Need to see if there are any close to Victoria. Highly recommend it!!

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

First time from out of state it was amazing The food was…read morebetter than I expected They dont sell beer but other then that they brought out the food fast and we were able to choose our own table

So we went and ate at Tejas restaurant and I hadn't been here in a couple of years I didn't take…read morepictures of the food and I should have. My wife and I ordered and shared the paisano plate which consisted of 2 chicken flautas 2 cheese enchiladas rice md beans Thule they're enchiladas were cheesy and tasted quite good the flautas were rolled quite thin almost the thickness of a pinky finger the rice and beans had some flavor to it but nothing special. And the place was almost empty. It was a group of us of 9 and a room where a child's party was going on which was quite noisy with noise makers but that was fine other than that another couple there as well everyone else's food was mediocre at best