This place was great!! It was cold so we sat outside with heaters. We were warm all night. The service was amazing!!! For the appetizer we had the empanadas, they did not disappoint. For my main course I had the filet with mashed potatoes. The filet was cooked to perfection!! I loved the atmosphere. I will definitely return!! read more

Food was great, atmosphere was great, but needs better management. Only one waiter was placed in charge of all of the tables outside, and he was spread too thin. As a result we received subpar service and it was next to impossible to flag down our waiter whenever we needed something (like to order-- it took 1 entire hour before the waiter took our order from the time we sat down at our reserved table.) Cardboard boxes littered the back parking lot, blocking a slot in an otherwise full lot. Gave off a negative, messy impression when we arrived, but in retrospect was in line with the rest of the disappointments. The food saved the experience. read more

I've had the pleasure of dining recently at this gem in the heart of McAllen! The cocktails are so fresh and delicious, the food is so flavorful and the presentation is beautiful! I highly recommend for a date night or girls night out! Hats off to the Owner Isaac Guerra and the great service from Luis, Michelle & Becky (Bartender) outstanding!! read more

Espana - Mediterranean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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The wait was horrible and did not even get all the food we ordered. If you want to act fufu and be seen there because it is expensive, then be their guest. If you want quality food, great service and a good overall experience for the high dollar you are willing to pay, don't go to España. You would think they would care and read the past reviews that sound like a broken record. read more

Came to try for the first time. Excellent empanadas. Yummy salad amd the seafood del mat was fantastic. The outside patio was lively and bananas foster perfect. Music was OUTSTANDING!!!! Will definitely be a frequented place. read more

So glad to be having dinner once again at this fine establishment! Smoked Salmon was amazing!Moras drink as well was amazing

delicious food, awesome live music, nice outdoor seating, & great ambience. only con was our drinks took way too long to come out, we received them after the entrée had arrived which was disappointing. read more

Espana - Sea Bass Entrée - Mediterranean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

This was our first time at España's and we were blown away. The decor is welcoming, elegant, and comfortable. The waiter was the best professional waiter who treated us like we were the only customers he had, he new the food and drinks, and was able to help us decide on our choices, and was at our table at the right moments. We started with Saenz tapas that could have been a meal in itself. The goat cheese was creamy and dense with chicken and the pecan pralines gave it a nice sweet crunch that added dimension to the flavors. My husband had the sea bass and the mushrooms and peppers added taste and texture that complimented the flaky sea bass (the skin was crispy with a perfect seasoning). We compared it to fish dishes we've had at Mama's Fish House in Maui, Hawaii and España's was much better! I had the Osso Buco (lamb shank) which was tender (I only needed a fork) and had potatoes in a creamy, delicious sauce with asparagus spears in a ring of acorn squash and a sprig of rosemary that was out of this world delicious! His drink was the Holy Smoke...it came under a dome that when lifted allowed you to take in the smoke that added flavor to the drink and I had a Watermelon drink - wow, this drink was amazing, you have to have one to truly appreciate the delicacy that it is. Ending the evening with a Spanish coffee is the way to go, perfection- the right amount of sweet, cream and liquors with coffee. We will become frequent visitors, you have to try this place! read more

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Awesome dining experience, no doubt one of the best restaurants in the valley. Food and patio atmosphere was phenomenal, service was ace. Took my parents and GF out one evening a couple months back and will definitely be returning when I visit family in the valley again. read more

Espanña has outstanding cuisine and cocktails - a perfect match!!! The Tapas are to die for and pair wonderfully with their craft cocktails. I could spend the rest of my life eating and drinking there (: Best of all the atmosphere and service are appropriate for the elevated cuisine. It's a perfect date place or special celebration destination. read more

Amazing food and ambience. I highly recommend this restaurant. I ordered the ribs and they were to die for and they had excellent selection of wines. read more

10/10!!! Wife and I went for drinks for our anniversary and the staff was top notch, very helpful and recommended only the best. Atmosphere was also amazing even with 40 degree weather, the heaters they had made it feel perfect. Will definitely be going back. read more

Lovely ambience, creative and delicious food, and very high-quality service. This place is a really wonderful and unique spot

First time here for Mother's Day super bad service over two hours to get out food and 1 hour to get our check arrived at 6 left at 10

Amazing experience. The menu is a culinary tour de force, focused on small plates, tapas, and shareable paellas. Every item we tried was excellent. The service was terrific. Our waiter was friendly and efficient - my two favorite qualities. The wine list is well curated, and there are many well crafted cocktails. The outside patio is spacious and eclectic as you would expect with Isaac at the helm. There was live music on the (Friday) night we were there. Put this restaurant on your short list. It is simply wonderful. read more

Ordered the sea bass had a couple drinks. Food was exquisite service was Awesome. Wednesday night, they had live music. I will be back here many many more times. read more

I was excited to try this restaurant for our 5th year wedding Anniversary. We had a reservation for 7pm and the restaurant was almost empty, maybe 2 other tables and and 1 party of 10 or more. We ordered the chicken and the fish and it took over an hour to be served, my wife and I received part of our meal as we were walking out of the restaurant. The worst part of the whole experience is that out of the 2 owners/ mangers that apologized to us, one was working their butt off making sure there customers were comfortable and taking care of while the other sat at a table and was tasting wine with three young girls and the worst part of it all was that while my wife and I were waiting over and hour for our food, this owner/ manger received 4 plates of food from the kitchen and had the nerve to come over and say the kitchen was backed up because of a "big" party. Probably not going back, better off going down street and having a good meal at SALT. Also, as soon as you walked in the restaurant it smelled like a clogged toilet with mold on the side. If your going to charge me 6 dollars for a bottled beer, please make sure your restaurant doesn't smell like a clogged toilet. read more

Food, service, atmosphere... everything was perfect from the appetizers to dessert. Osso bucco was tender and flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly. Love this place! read more

The place is beautiful, with great live music which sets the stage for the dining experience. I was really looking forward to taste the delicious food and drinks posted by other customers. Maybe all were just busy but after being seated, 30 minutes later no one came to take our order. We unfortunately left, hope others have better luck. read more

Terrible service. Unfortunately, the service was so bad that after waiting over 45 min for our appetizer, we left. When we arrived - no one greeted us. Three servers saw us waiting, not one said anything even like - be right with you. Finally, I walked further in to find one of the servers that had seen us to tell her I made reservations. The server just said ok and sat us at a two top. We were only the fourth table there. She asked what we like and I asked for menus. She rudely said to go to website to see. She took our drink and appetizer order. Like I said, only 4 tables inside. She didn't check on. She gave us our drinks and the after 30 min reconfirmed my appetizers. Then 10 min later brings our appetizers and they are cold. By this time, I'm getting upset and really not wanting to spend my anniversary dinner being disappointed with such awful service. Even after I advised the service was lacking, the server was like ok whatever. So we got our bill and headed over to Bodega. Of the apps I tried, the Saenz was really good but the escargot was cold and flavorless. But truly, if your going to spend that kind of money, you need the service to help elevate the cuisine experience. read more

This place is definitely not fine dining, set a reservation over a week ago! I called in days after the reservation to confirm it and I was told I would be receiving a call back to confirm my reservation only because the menu for Valentines was not yet ready, a week later now all real dining places are booked and España has yet to call me back to confirm, and that's because I was told I would have a for sure reservation because I set mine up in advance, I guess they just forgot about me. All the one star ratings are true if you asked me, don't waste your time or money here folks, there are real fine dining places here in McAllen they are not hard to find! Thanks for the great inconvenience España! 0 stars read more

Got the ultimate España experience! The food was amazing and delicious! The cocktail "Moras" was a must try! Definitely recommend and will be coming back soon read more

My boyfriend and I came to pick up some food to go on a Friday night. From the moment we walked in, there was no one at the front to assist us. We didn't mind initially because we were still looking at the menu, however it took at least 20 minutes for someone to finally come to the front to ask if we needed help. We expected a bit of a wait considering the outside seating looked full although inside only one table was taken. We did not expect the entire 1 hour 30 minutes they took for us to finally get our order. Their service was so messy. We watched another customer walk in hoping to be seated and wait 15 minutes before resorting to walking around the restaurant to find someone to seat him. He then left after finding no one to help and the indoor seated area wasn't even busy . On top of the already extremely long wait time and subpar service, they charged an automatic 12% gratuity on our togo order. The food was good, but no food is worth the wait time and messy service we received. If you're planning on visiting I would recommend coming before you're already hungry. read more

Espana! What a great place to hang out! Down to earth owners and staff! Excellent service. Quaint atmosphere! Delicious food! Thank you Isaac for hosting our company party and ACE'ing it for us! We had an amazing time! read more

Food was great, ambiance like no where else in the valley, and great service. Great to see this iconic restaurant open back up

Great service, the margaritas were amazing. And the food was just as amazing. Really recommend the desert pear margarita. If you haven't stopped by you should! read more

Isaac Guerra is quiet the host! Delicious food, drinks and music combined with the perfect ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant for a unique dining experience. read more

The food was so delicious! I ordered the Costilla A La Pimienta. It was cooked to perfection!! Relaxing and cozy atmosphere. I loved the paintings on the walls. The staff was polite and attentive. We will be return customers for sure! read more