I never thought I would ever be typing these words, but it's the end of an era--hopefully not…read morepermanent. I've been eating here since 1970 when menu was written daily on a small blackboard on the wall and plate lunches were $1.25, drink included. I left the area in '84 but have returned frequently ever since. Las Vegas is always my first stop, and last night was no different, meeting up with ten family members for dinner. Our server, Elizabeth, was superb. When I saw the menu, I was concerned. It was six or eight pages, with dishes I never expected to see here. But I understand why, even though my first thought was, "I hope they haven't messed with the traditional dishes." I've always maintained the cheese enchiladas here are among the three or four finest in the world, if not THE finest. That's what I always order. I also ordered panchos and guacamole. My wife ordered beef enchiladas. The guacamole was very good. The nice thing about LVC is they don't use much (if any) cilantro. This stuff ruins guacamole. Their homemade chips are beyond incredible and so is the salsa. The panchos were terrible. Way too much cheese. Ratios are important. The refried beans and rice were very dry. And finally, the cheese enchiladas. They were not good. There was very little gravy (this is what makes them so good) at all, and the gravy wasn't right. They have changed the recipe. There was also way too much cheese on top. Ratios are important. The medium (soft, medium or crispy taco shell) ground beef taco was perfect. My wife said her enchiladas were also disappointingly dry with bland gravy. I ate the taco and about half the rice, beans and enchiladas. I paid what might be my final tab here, and picked up everyone else's check. 56 years ago, I paid less than two bucks out the door. Last night's tab was over $250 with tip. Times have changed. Unfortunately, so has their food. The women's restroom was repulsive. I won't go into detail about the trash can.

I ordered this on Door Dash, so one never knows how fresh it's going to be when it arrives…read more Fortunately, it seemed to show up at my hotel room door about as fresh as if I were at the restaurant. I ordered a plate that had a cheese enchilada, rice, beans, guac, a beef fajita taco and I got a carne guisada taco on the side just to try it out. I also got chips & queso because I wanted to try that, too. I think I'm too used to crappy fast food Mexican food like Taco Cabana, because I was expecting everything to be on the smallish side. I was dead wrong. The tacos are large and the carne guisada one was stuffed to overflowing. Two people could easily split the dinner, and the extra stuff was just wasteful on my part. I ate a fraction of what came. As far as the food goes, the rice is seriously good and so are the beans. That's typically where most restaurants just throw some filler on the plate and call it a day. The guacamole was good, too. The homemade chips are also delicious. I did enjoy the queso, but wouldn't put it too far above average restaurant faire. The fajitas were very good as was the carne guisada, although I thought the beef chunks were extremely large. I didn't care for the enchilada sauce, so I ended up not eating those. But, that's just personal preference, so take it with a grain of salt. Overall, I thought it was good food at a good price and I'll probably order it again when I come back through Harlingen.

7/10 Flautas de papa 9/10 avocado chilaquiles…read more 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

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.

Support local, this place is a Mom and pop spot for sure. Good service flavorful food. Went for…read morebreakfast and the food did not disappoint. While we waited for our food with a basket of chips and salsa we couldn't help but notice the regulars and how owner/manager greeted everyone. A very calm and chill environment. Support local

The food, the service and how we've been treated. And every time we've been there , we have been…read moreattended by this young male, very attentive, always checking to see if we need anything. Great service and great food!!

I love the food but they serve a small portion of the their food but you have to ask for them to…read moreredo it. We got ponchos it was more tortilla chips than fajita and cheese with beans overall great atmosphere. Service was neutral. Margaritas are bomb here

Food is great and ambiance is wonderful. Our waitress is amazing! I would recommend this place to…read morefamily and friends!

Take a a long time to answer, and wanted to order to pick up and they take forever to pick up then…read morethey tell you , well it's going to take 45 to a hour or more for your order ! I give it one star los Fresnos

Grate food and service delicious flour tortillas and I tried the Gorditas ,we always stop by on our…read moreway to SPI

My husband and I are frequent visitors to this restaurant and have never left disappointed…read more Friendly and efficient service and delicious food. Must try: 1. Fajita Quesadillas are loaded and cheesy. 2. Carne Guisada melts in your mouth. 3. Breakfast Tacos are big and made with their homemade flour Tortillas. 4. Taquitos Mexicanos are delicious street taco style and come with their charro beans. 5. Micheladas are HUGE and so good.

Excellent service! Excellent food! Great Value!! No frills, No hurry, local restaurant. My cousin…read morehad the Mojarra Frita and it was served on a platter, not a plate!! Old school, hard worker hunger fed here! The mojarra was whole and finger licking delicious! The cucumber slices in the salad were as big as my phone! The tortilla chips were crispy fresh and The hot sauce was spicy hot! Home made tortillas, yes!Both corn & flour: huge and tasty. I had the breaded fish fillet plate. I'm sure I counted two whole fish on my plate-I focused on that protein and left the carbs waiting, after my salad disappeared! 1 problem: the AC is on its last legs or maybe it was the heat from the chile or the hot food; a fan might help but the 5th star melted away until then.

The Breakfast Tacos were amazing the sauce's incredible! Service friendly and good pricesread more

I went to this restaurant and it is closed down so don't waste your time going there but in the…read moresame shopping strip there's another Mexican restaurant that was good and fair prices

Great food, large portions. Clean and non greasy barbacoa. We came for Mexican brunch. Excellent…read morecoffee. And the service was great. Very large spacious interior. No outdoor dining, not needed in this valley climate.

I went today the food was good but services was not. My husband ask for refill coffee never came…read moreback.But the table next got better service than us. For me its called "Discrimination". Everyone should be treated equally