This adorable Bistro is a hidden treasure in Harlingen. You…read morecan enjoy the simple yet mouth-watering menu for a nice brunch with your girls or a quiet lunch alone. The scrumptious grilled cheese with a touch of bacon melts in your mouth. The tomato soup complements the grilled cheese for a simple yet fulfilling lunch. Staff is exceptional and the atmosphere transports you outside of the walls and into the streets of Paris, Italy, or wherever your happy place may be.

First thing I noticed is the amazing décore it gave a European vibe! I was immediately assisted by…read morea wonderful hostess so polite and had a wonderful experience! And lastly the food ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!! I had the Tuna Tucson first it was so flavorful this is definitely my favorite thing I've gotten so far then my wonderful hostess brought out my tasty soup it paired nicely with the fresh baguette half it was so warm and had a delectable crunchy crust and to finish off my wondrous meal I had a refreshing luscious strawberry sorbet! Loved it here will be returning to try the rest of the scrumptious menu! :)))

The grilled little sandwhiches are great. They are just the right portion for lunch. The soup was…read moregreat as well. I really wanted to try their lemon crepe but they were all out so I got this instead. It did not disappoint if you are in McAllen stop at the little Mercado and give these guys a shot!

It was good! Took a chance on a shrimp crepe and it was delicious! Very nice staff. Highly…read morerecommend for a delirious lunch!

We had such a great experience at Doldici Pizza & Wine! The pizza was amazing, and I was honestly…read morereally impressed by our waitress's knowledge of the wine list--she gave great recommendations and clearly knew her stuff. My personal favorite was the Fun Guy pizza, and I added Spanish sausage, which made it even better. My husband ordered the pizza with brisket on it and loved it. Our kids each got their favorites--one pepperoni and the other a classic margherita--and both were big hits. The dough really stood out to me. It was so flavorful and cooked perfectly--crispy in all the right places but still soft and delicious. You can tell they put a lot of care into their pizzas. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great pizza and a nice wine selection. We'll definitely be back! If we come back to this area!

Parking was a challenge but we figured it out. Nice and friendly atmosphere…read more We had to wait for a very short time. The pizza was AWESOME! My sister and I shared this pizza and even took a slice to the hotel. Now, we also orders to strawberry cheesecake to go. It will be our treat at the hotel. TBD. Definitely recommend. The owner was right, I didn't need the peppers or the cheese on the side. It was perfect without!

My boyfriend and I had brunch at crepe town on a Monday morning. They are going to close soon and…read morereopen at a different location so I wanted to try them out before they disappear for a while. It is kind of hidden next to the museum but we found it after a couple of minutes. I can see why they want to move to a different location so you can find them easier and so the seating can maybe look a little more elevated. We were able to sit wherever we wanted and it wasn't too full so we chose to sit in a corner and it wasn't too full pretty quiet. This was a nice little change compared to most brunch places that are loud, we enjoyed being able to talk without yelling. There is only one server so I'm not sure how they do it if it gets busy but he was nice and knowledgeable about the menu. We got a green tea with pineapple and a raspberry tea. They came unsweetened so you could add the sugar you wanted and customize the sweetness. Soft drinks (Coke, sprite etc) were not refillable so I'm not sure if it was a can or bottle. Coffee was available (cafe de olla) and also had free refills. I got the eggs Benedict with a spinach crepe and it was pretty good. I liked the fruit it came with, it was super fresh and the eggs were perfect! My boyfriend got the poblano chicken with a spinach crepe and this one was AMAZINGGGG! I know why the server said it was his favorite. He added some spice with the chile and it was perfect. I would 1000% come back for more and I will definitely go to the new location for this specific plate. The chicken was shredded perfectly, corn, poblano pepper and the cheese was all delicious. We ordered a side of almond flour pancakes because we were pretty hungry and weren't sure if our plates would satisfy us but we loved these! It comes with strawberries, bananas chocolate sauce and I think roasted pecans. It was so yummy and the pancakes were a little dense but the toppings complimented it so well. I do wish the server came back so I could ask for more syrup because my boyfriend and I like to drown our pancakes but that little cup was fine. Overall I would definitely come back and try other things on their menu. I hope they get a soda fountain since I am a Coke Zero addict but their tea was not bad. I also got to try their mostachon with strawberries and that was hands down the best mostachon I have ever had. I will be looking into ordering a full size one because it is worth it!!

It has been over a year since the last time I dined at this location. The meals are great but the…read morefood takes a very long time to come out. I waited about an hour to eat. I had my grand kids with me and they were impatient. I had to keep them entertained. This place is not ideal to bring children. The waitress was nice and accommodating on refilling my coffee and water. Ambience was nice and they had an organist playing music. Just disappointed on being there for two hours.

Last week we had a poor experience at Dos Olivos. When I called the manager he convinced me to come…read moreback. Last night 4 of us revisited the restaurant and it was a totally different experience. The Lamb Chops were the best I can remember. The roasted carrots were delicious. For dessert we had the bread pudding. As the four of visited we listened to music by a local, he did a great job and the music added to our experience. Service was great. Glad we went back for a second try and we will return again soon.

Horrible service i had a terrible experience. They waited over an hour to tell us the order ain't…read morego through the system. Disgraceful establishment I wouldn't bring my worst enemy here

What a great experience with your friends. Issac the owner, had the chef prepare for our group of…read moreeight, an assortment of the menu items from the menu, WOW! It was a five course, paired with excellent wine. The staff was great! Our group will be here on a regular basis! Thank You!

GREAT LITTLE PLACE! Overall first impressions....it was a…read morelittle hard to find the front door. We parked in the back and walked through the back patio and were escorted by a very friendly server who knew the history of the building (impressed). She led us to the front door. Then we had to climb some very steep stairs. For the average individual it wasn't bad. But we had two seniors with us that found the steps challenging. Once inside we were greeted by the hostess and a very not so good odor (we almost walked out, it smelled musty and very old, our thoughts were the bathrooms. These need to be renovated badly). But once you get into the dining room there was no more smell. Tino was our server for the evening he did an amazing job. We ordered classic pasta (honestly it had good flavor but the sauce was very watery), the Duck (that was very good), and the Prime Rib (that was huge, that would be perfect for two people). We finished dinner and proceeded to go outside to the patio (mind you this is in January, when the weather is perfect for sitting el fresco) and had dessert. We ordered the Banana's Foster (Santana did an excellent performance, best part of the dessert) or Platanos Cajeta (huge difference) and the Flan. They were both good. This was a Saturday night and they had a duet playing acoustic guitar music (this helped top off the evening). We ended up spending a good amount of time here and enjoyed each other's company in a very nice atmosphere. Will definitely be revisiting.

This was a great restaurant. Atmosphere was wonderful!…read moreService was attentive & friendly. Group of 5 - we each tried different items and ALL were delicious. Definitely will be back

We decided to try a new place while we were in town - glad we did!…read more The place has a bit of an upscale vibe but folks were dressed from dressed up to somewhat casual. Our server was Sublany and she was awesome. Very personable and her recommendations were spot on. We decided to start with the Calamari with sun dried amogio. The calamari were large and prepared perfectly. The sun dried amogio was amazing - great flavor and some heat - the perfect pairing with the calamari. Great start! We tried the soup of the day which was something we'd never heard of much less eaten. It was a green bean soup - the beans were puréed with cream, some cheese and red pepper flakes. We weren't sure how it would taste by Sublany highly recommended it so we went for it. It was really good - the flavor was subtle but great; nice and creamy. We would definitely order it again. For our entrees my wife tried the salcicce which was pappardelle, fennel sausage, roasted red bell pepper, marinara, caprino and red pepper flakes. It was also very good - the pasta was prepared perfectly and the flavors all worked very well - another hit. I selected the lamb chops which were frenched lollipops, blue cheese cream and an arugula salad. The chops were perfectly prepared and the blue cheese cream on top was amazing - made very good chops excellent. The arugula salad also had a great flavor. I would also order this again. For dessert we decided to share a Hand Pie which was an apple pie with caramel drizzle and ice cream. The texture of the dough was great and the apples had a great cinnamon flavor which worked well with the caramel drizzle and the vanilla ice cream. This place was great! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit more upscale than the run of the mill restaurants!

We visit the Valley every two or three years and always look forward to eating here. Always a…read morelittle pricey but worth it. And we'll be back again, I'm sure, but tonight was not a good night. Would rate tonight two stars based on value for price, but bumping up a star based on past experiences. We arrived, with reservations, to a half-empty restaurant. We (my wife and I) were first seated in a tight spot between a very large party and a wall, with a narrow aisle for the server to pass through separating us. After being seated, we realized this spot was not for us and asked to be reseated. Good thing, too, since moments later a player arrived to play corny Christmas tunes at a piano *immediately * adjacent (less than 3 feet away) to our original table. Nobody had asked us if we minded giving up our night's conversation in favor of the piano. I'm sure some folks would've loved it, but you need to ask before sitting people that close to the music. Anyway, glad we moved. If all else had gone well, I wouldn't be bothering with this review. But. The timing was terrible: we ordered cocktails before dinner. When they arrived, our waiter took our order - and within two minutes appeared with our soup and salad. My cream of cauliflower soup was great, but did not mix with my drink. What ever happened to enjoying a drink *before* dinner? My subsequent caesar salad was as good as any I've had, but when dinner arrived my wife's steak and baked potato were barely above room temperature. She also mentioned that her filet was incredibly dry. My New York strip was tasty, though. Oh, but the wine: we each ordered glasses of red, but both were *ice* cold. Like really really cold. So we slogged through the meal, but as you might imagine we were ready pretty soon to write it off as an off night and move on. So we placed our utensils on our plates, pushed our plates a tiny bit away, and sat back a bit so the server could see we were finished. Which he might have, if on any of the six subsequent times that he passed near our table he had bothered to even glance at us. Finally, we had to get another server to request that our server bring our check. So he finally shows up asking what we need, not bringing the check as we requested of his colleague. I again asked for the check mentioned to him that as a server it is useful to look around at your tables whenever you pass through the room. He did not apologize. Look, this is usually a great place. I'm sure we'll be back on some future visit to McAllen. Tonight, though, not so much. I hope the management is paying attention to this and that this was truly just a rare off-night and not a sign of declining service. At this price, you need to do better.

I don't come here often. When we do, we know to expect a large check at the end. However, we've…read morenever left disappointed. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. The tables were somewhat cramped together. I came with a large group of friends. Our server was very attentive. He made sure I was content with my special unique cocktail order. I especially loved the pianist music softly playing in the background. Our food was great.

The Loretto Bistro delivers an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. This was our…read morefourth visit, and despite living about an hour away, it's a place we continue to come back to--well worth the drive every time. The cocktails were expertly crafted--the dark cherry & chocolate old fashioned and the strawberry & kiwi mojito were both well-balanced and flavorful. The fettuccine Alfredo was rich, creamy, and perfectly prepared, with great taste from drinks to food. Our waiter, Luis, provided excellent service and truly elevated the visit with his attentiveness and professionalism. The atmosphere is cozy, comfortable, and elegant, making it ideal for a refined yet relaxed dining experience. Pricing is exactly what you'd expect for the quality, service, and ambiance offered. The Loretto Bistro consistently delivers and sets a high standard.

Such a beautiful place inside and out! As an electric…read morewheelchair user the place was accessible. Tables were seated height but my chair managed to fit perfectly. I ordered the chicken chilaquiles and the pictures says enough. It was Delicious! I recommend marrying the sauces both the red and green salsas were made to perfection! Also, we ordered the carafe of mimosas which added a great flavor to our brunch. Finished it with a complimentary cake slice for our birthday girl in our group!

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