Here's a cleaner and more professional version that still keeps your personality and honest…read morefeedback: This restaurant is perfect for a date night. The atmosphere and lighting create a very intimate vibe, and the darker setting really helps it stand out from other restaurants in Laredo. Just a heads up -- they do have a dress code, which honestly adds to the overall experience. The food was excellent. I ordered the chicken mushroom plate, and all the flavors were bold and well balanced. For drinks, I highly recommend the Jardin Eden. The fusion of lavender, blueberry, fruity liqueurs, and aromatic herbs made it one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. My only complaint was the service. We had a party of 10+ people with only one server assigned to us. He was very kind and professional, but it was difficult to find him throughout the night, especially when we were trying to pay our checks. The restaurant also wasn't very busy at the time, so service felt slower than expected. Overall, this is still a great spot for a special night out, and I would definitely come back. We'll be coming back and highly recommend Service 6/10 Food 8/10 Drinks 8.5/10 Lou's recommend: Chicken mushroom Jardin Eden

Such a fancy place. Disappointed because they serve can sodas! They're not doing what's best for…read morethe costumer, but what's best for them. This is greed! We were a large party and plates were dry, like the enchiladas and pancakes were cold! Waitresses didn't check to see if we needed anything. We wanted to order coffee and had to go look for the waitresses to ask. We hadn't ask for very little thing. They saw our cups empty and would. Even bother to ask if we needed another CAN of soda! Food was not so bad, but if you're willing to take this kind of service, then you're ok. It's an expensive place, so they can at least improve their service.

So very disappointed with service, marketing, and meal. I came from California and wanted to have…read moresomething nice and unique. The menu online looks spectacular and had a lot of interesting dishes. I was super excited. I saw that they were open late and I was also very happy about this because my meal was after work. I arrived at 9:30 walked in the side entrance and saw a post hunched over and squatted down, looking at her iPhone. I also saw another employee leaning on the host stand talking to her. He didn't greet me neither did she until I walked to the front of the house stand. She got up from her crouch position and said can I help you? I was surprised to see what she was wearing, an oversized hoodie with some type of logo on it, which was not an appropriate thing to wear, and it did not match the other employee that were more crisp. I said dining for one and grabbed a menu and slid it across the host stand out of pure laziness. She slumped her way over with the menu hanging on her left side and sat me at a table. Wow what a lousy first impression for a restaurant that I was so excited to visit. A server came over gave me a menu and brought me water. Disappointed to see that the menu was completely different from the menu that I saw online. No unique dishes and the variety was not great. However, I was there and felt I'd give it a chance. A server that was at the bar entering tickets or something, kept looking over at my table, but no one ever acknowledged me after I was seated. I waited for about 10 minutes until someone realized I need assistance. The server finally came over. He was polite to check my order served my meal left me to be on my own to check on me one time, but it certainly wasn't a two minute check when he should to see if my meal was to my satisfaction. My plates were not cleared and I had to ask for the check.. the food was OK. I had the salmon. Nothing spectacular. risotto was uneventful. Got my check and left. No goodbye, no thank you for coming in no stand out service. As a restaurant professional in California, I can't figure out if it's just a Texas thing or they rate everything high or this restaurant truly is deserving of its accolades..

Just walking into the restaurant you feel an eclectic vibe of excitement and joy. Fast paced but…read morerelaxed, busy but not loud. We had drinks at the bar to begin with and even ordered a few appetizers that were fantastic!! The frog legs and the charbroiled oysters! I could have ended my night right there but elected to remain at the bar and ordered the Tomahawk for 2. In all the excitement I only took pictures on Snapchat and have none to share here! I guess I have to return!

Highly recommend this establishment ! Very pleased with the service, food and ambiance !…read more The servers were very nice and helpful and quick to check on our table ! The food was fast and delicious ! My baby boy loved the pesto pasta and salmon as we shared it. My mom also ate all of her food as well and said how good it was. Will def be going again sometime in the near future !

This is a classy restaurant in the north part of town, but it is also located near my client's…read moresite. It made for an easy choice when it came to a lunch option. The prices here are reasonable compared to Houston or Dallas, for example, but most everything is a la carte, so you can spend a lot quickly if not careful. My eyes were set on the seabass ceviche, so I know I had to have that. I also wanted a cocktail, but I remembered I had a long drive ahead of me, so I just opted for more food instead. I ordered the corn flake fried chicken sandwich. Ceviche - a nicely sized portion that comes with 2 crispy tortillas. Inside the ceviche are finely diced carrots, red onions and cucumbers, cilantro, sliced avocado, and numerous pieces of diced fish and lime juice at the bottom. 5/5 Chicken sandwich - served on a plate with 2 sliced yellow cherry tomatoes sitting face down. This has a large breast, with pickles and cole slaw. 3/5 This is my kinda place, and it seems fairly unusual to find a restaurant like this in Laredo of all places. I would definitely come back on my next visit to Laredo.

Food was fresh well organized and clean, we were greeted with a warm smile upon entering, felt very…read morewelcomed. 10/10 will come again.

The customer service here is awesome. The snacks are always fresh and clean, as well as the place…read moreoverall. If you're looking for something good and made with love, it's here!

Wow! From the moment I walked in I was blown away with the artwork! I felt as if I had stepped into…read morea comic book...even the restroom had a special touch. I originally happened upon this restaurant when I typed in pizza in Laredo. I'm from Houston, and had had my fill of Mexican food for the week while I was in town for work. So, I decided to give 550 a try since it had good reviews. I was not disappointed. I ordered a small pizza. I forget the name, but it was at the back of the menu with pepperoni and jalapenos. It was so delicious! I also ordered a Caesar salad. It was a packaged salad, but it was still fresh. The young lady at the counter was so sweet and helpful. I would definitely return if ever back in Laredo!

I dined here based on the high rated reviews and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered a small "The…read moreGhost" with Roma tomatoes added. The pizza had a hefty amount of tasty toppings but the sauce to topping ratio is off. Also, when picking up a slice some of the toppings slid off due to the weight. The crust was just okay but adding garlic or butter would really set it off. All in all it's a decent pizza.

Took my family for breakfast for the first time to Menta Limon for brunch . Food was delicious and…read morewe had a great experience. Thank you for the great service and especially for the server Patty who made us feel very welcome and who was always very attentive and friendly. Recommend this place to everyone. Thank you!

Great atmosphere and food is delicious. New location…read more Ordered the Chilaquiles Morita and the Machacado a la Mexicana.

My colleagues and I traveled last month to Laredo and it was my second time there. They have a…read morewide menu and lots of great options to choose. The service is top notch and I loved the tapas they bring out while you wait for your food. I recommend.

Service wasn't great, waited 20 minutes for a waitress but once she came it was great…read more Food and drinks were delicious!!

3.3 - biscuit. Very soft. 2.0 - Potato…read more2.4 - Rice, brown 3.0 - Rice, white 3.7 - Shrimp, fried 2.4 - Sushi , tempora 4.0V - Shrimp cocktail

This is an excellent restaurant in town! We came here at the suggestion of a coworker and we were…read morenot disappointed! I had the gambas y pescado dish prepared in the style of al mojo de ajo. I asked ahead of time what type of fish they use and they told me it was pollock. I was pleasantly surprised at the generous portion of seafood on my plate upon arrival and also it was delicious! I will definitely return here for a meal the next time I'm around!

I thought the meat was seasoned well but it was kind of tough. I got the puntas de filite and it…read morewas pretty good. I know my friends liked their food better so it might just have been my dish that was a bit tough. The service was alright, a bit slow, but the workers were nice. The inside is very spacious and cute and the lighting was nice.

My wife and I were in Laredo for a Global Entry interview at the Laredo Processing Center. We drove…read moredown for ~3 hours since neither Austin nor San Antonio airports has openings until October and September, respectively. We have an international trip coming up in October so we wanted to knock this thing out as quickly as possible. OK, back to the review. Before we left for Laredo, we checked out recent articles for restaurants to check out and things to do. There were quite a few intriguing dining options but less with regards to appealing options for what to do. We checked out the historic district but, teeming multitudes of perfume stores and money exchange places, the area lacked any charm whatsoever. It actually felt like we were in Mexico. When we checked into our hotel, we asked the lady at the front desk for lunch recommendations and things to do. She couldn't recommend anything to see in the area but suggested Palenque Grill for lunch, which was on our list of possibles. Palenque Grill, located just off I-35, is quite spacious. We were seated immediately and served some warm and crispy tortilla chips with various sauces...loved them all but I preferred the spicy salsa while my wife loved the bean dip. My wife ordered the Pechuga de Pollo ($19) and I tried their Puntas de Filete ($21). My wife was surprised at how flavorful the chicken was, although she thought the veggies were overcooked. I liked the flavor of tender beef tips in that savory sauce. Loved the freshly made flour and corn tortillas. All in all, a good lunch option, albeit perhaps not the best value around. Not your typical Tex-Mex. Service was very attentive and friendly. Lunch for 2 came out to just over $55 with tip.

I was really looking forward to eating at Magnolia's Cafe after getting some recommendations from…read morefriends. Came here with my wife and my parents to celebrate my mother's birthday. Unfortunately, Magnolia's fell short of my expectations. The brunch at Magnolia's has potential, but the service really let it down. Our server was inattentive to our needs and did not know the menu well. To make matters worse, my wife's order came out completely wrong even though she was very clear about what she wanted. I had the chilaquiles verdes, which were okay but not anything special. Based on the items in the menu, the restaurant seems to not know its identity. is this a Mexican restaurant or American brunch? The overall experience was underwhelming.

I was in town for business and on the recommendation of a co-worker came for a late supper. The…read morerestaurant wasn't busy at the hour I visited but I am told that it is crowded for breakfast and lunch. The waitress was quick to bring the menus which included an all day brunch menu or a dinner menu. I opted for the dinner menu though there were a lot of tasty looking brunch options. Drinks were quick to follow and calamari was ordered as an appetizer and the chicken piccata was calling my name. We didn't wait long for the calamari which were huge rings fried well with a fantastic marinara dip accompanying. My work partner ordered tortilla soup which looked and smelled wonderful and which he enjoyed. I have had my share of chicken piccata. It's one of my favorite dishes. I have eaten it around the country and across several European countries in well established restaurants. The chicken piccata created here is the absolute best I have ever eaten. The sauce was perfectly thickened with just the right acid levels. Not too many capers. The chicken was moist on the inside and crisp on the outside. Served over house mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus. The serving size was perfect and I was perfectly satisfied with the amount. Let me reiterate. The chicken piccata here is better than I have ever had anywhere. The chef, who we met, is humble and talented. We presented us a tasting of a smoked brisket that he will be serving at another of his restaurants in town. The smoke ring was visible in the slice, the meat was absolutely tender and moist and the flavor explodes. I hope he also decides to offer it at this location too. $35 plus tax and tip for a deliciously cooked meal that I will remember. I will make the drive when I am close to Laredo to eat here again. Everything from service, food, ambiance - Magnolia Cafe & Grill has it. Try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. I was.