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    Kiki's Restaurant Familiar

    3.9 (70 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Roach on salsa bag!
    Luis W.

    Ummm I don't know where to begin. Because the food and drink I got were actually good. It pains me to do this . But I found a crushed roach in my chili bag that they gave me. When I first saw it, I brushed it off as a piece of maybe cooked flour tortilla, but upon closer observation...it is a roach! God these places look so good and have great reviews, but why! Say what you want, but that was in my bag, with my food! Get your stuff together, you're better than this and pest control is not that difficult.

    Baked potato
    Karen E.

    I frequent this place because it is close to work, I usually go during my lunch break. I've had the Kiki taco which is a HUGE taco on flour tortilla. The fajita here is pretty good, but it is very greasy. The beans are good too. The baked potato is also pretty good. The lemonade is delicious. This place is not expensive. The only thing I do not like about this place is that they bring the food out at different times. :/ so people in your table are eating and you're still waiting for your food, or the food gets cold at the table while people are waiting for their food.

    Chasity B.

    This was our first and last time here. First off, food didn't come out together. Mother-in-laws food never came so we had to cancel that one. Whilst eating, a cockroach starta crawling up the wall right next to me...and I had to kill it...that would ruin anyone's appetite. The food wasn't anything great either. I sadly wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

    Kikis Taco
    Christian E.

    Everything about this place is so good! They give complimentary chips and salsa and there's unlimited refills on that. They also give a free cup of beans which are also really good. Their Tacos Mexicano are very filling and isn't super salty. I've only ever tried their melon agua fresca and it's the perfect compliment to any of their meals!! Definitely come here if you're looking for some tasty tacos!

    Nachos & queso with small corn tortillas! DELICIOUS!
    Alyssa P.

    This place was good! We loved the oversized nachos plate! It had a ton of fajita meat & cheese! The charro beans were warm and good tasting! The handmade small corn tortillas were also good! The only thing we didn't like was that it was stuffy & hot in there! We will come back again and can't wait till we make a trip down. The first stop will be here! Thank you Yelpers!

    Nstore R.

    Food looks old. Like it been there for days and they just reused. Used to be a ok place. For sure I am not coming back

    Tacos al pastor
    Ashley L.

    Drove down to the valley for a professional school open house and I think I was more excited for the food than anything. I stopped here to eat dinner with my boyfriend! I got the tacos al pastor, he got the tacos mollejas- which were both fantastic and a great price! Omg and the beans are probably the best I've ever had, I'm serious. They give you a hefty amount of limes, pico, and salsa verde. I also highly recommend the aqua frescas. The employees speak Spanish, which was expected & gave me a chance to practice. Overall great Mexican food, wish we had places like this in Central Texas!

    Fajita plate. Amazing taste,  amazing value!
    Joel G.

    Fajita plate is an amazing that tastes delicious AND is a great bargain. The server was very patient explaining all the different plates to this out of town visitor. Included are thick chips, limes salsa Verde, fresh pico and beans to munch on while waiting. The meat itself? Dee-lish! Just to say it had flavor is not doing it justice. I had to pace myself and still had to get a doggie bag. Guacamole was fresh and the extra sliced avocados i ordered were a great add. Just adding a squeeze of lime to each taco brought it over the top. Can't believe how inexpensive (note: i didn't say cheap the food was way too good to call it cheap! ) .

    Tacos
    Eliz R.

    I've personally never had a problem with my food here. I've been living in San Antonio for almost two years and haven't found a place like this so every time I'm in the valley I have to visit! The prices are very reasonable as well.

    Jerry J.

    Awesome food. We can't believe it has been so long since we've been here. The food tastes amazing and the portions are huge. Plus it's close to the house. It might become our new favorite taco place. The only problem is that the food all came out separately. The nachos are big enough for four people. If two share it is enough for a full meal.

    Parrillada para 2
    Maria R.

    My sister had been craving some carne asada since Friday so thanks to a friends suggestion we found Kiki's. The place is very casual, family atmosphere with really good service. We came in, found a table, and our waiter was there right away taking drink orders and making recommendations. We ordered a parrillada for two, a choriqueso, and half of a guacamole and that was more than enough for the three of us. The parrillada came with small tortillas, grilled onion, pico de Gallo, and limes. They also brought us some charro beans that were so good, they reminded me of my mom's charro beans. The best part is that the prices are super affordable, we paid about $32 for everything and we had some left to take home. Really good food, great prices, and really fast service.

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    Inexpensive joint, food was great. Service was excellent, tried there fajita plate. Flour tortilla was amazing.

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    Food was not good at all. Meat was extremely dry, the potato was old and dry and it took a very long time for my food to be ready.

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    Terrible service. Ordered through favor and food received was not up to par with what I was told. Really not worth the price.

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    It's, ok, we where expecting a little bit more variety, the baked potatoes are real good.

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    Was recommended by a friend and I'm glad I was able to try it. They offer a variety of delicious…read morehot tamales. We got the spicy pork, beef and chicken and cheese ones. The tamales can be purchased by a half dozen or a dozen. I'll need to go back and try the other options. Clean establishment and friendly service. A must to try when in the RGV!

    Ever since leaving Austin, the only place I bother eating tamales is in all cities, Queen, NY…read more(https://www.yelp.com/biz/yolandas-tamales-new-york?sort_by=date_desc). Otherwise, the "tamales" in the DC area are so MID. The tamales around here are of the Central American variety and, they're fine. But sometime they're steamed in a square shape and wrapped in a banana leaf. Of if you can find an "authentic" Mexican style tamale wrapped in a corn husk, they're something off about the Masa to filling ratio as well as the flavor profile with the DC versions often being too sweet requiring them to be drenched in some type of sauce. That's why when I'm back in TX, I load up on bbq and tamales. I was told by all the locals in the greater McAllen / Edinburg area that Delia's makes the best tamales...and they were right! Delia's is a local chain with outposts around the Rio Grande Valley. I visited a few of them, and they're all quite similar. The interior is more reminiscent of 1990's style fast food with basic plastic booths with a few older style tables/chairs. The lightning is dim florescent, with muted dull color tones. But you're here for the food, not the decor. I ordered six of the spicy pork and six of the bean/cheese/jalapeno flavors. Awww man, can I tell you...these were ah-mazing! They arrived wrapped in foil and steaming hot. Unwrap each one, and the texture of the masa is soft without being mushy. And the filling of the meat as well as the veggie varieties are perfectly spiced without being overly salty. Do yourself a favor and get the "green salsa." It's a mix of guac and salsa Verde. All you have to know, is the green salsa pairs so well with the tamales. Just kind of bummed that post-COVID, the self-service salsa bar is now closed. I asked one of the employees about this, and she mentioned it's highly unlikely it will ever return. I obviously couldn't eat all 12 in one sitting, so I took the majority back to the hotel, where I enjoyed them for lunch over the next few days. I even stopped in here before my flight back to DC and immediately froze a bunch for reheating in the next few months. Fast friendly service, and loved how there was a lady out in the dining room, demonstrating the art of working the masa, and then individually filling and then wrapping each tamale...by HAND! I was sure to drop in a few bucks in the tip jar, since you should acknowledge all the work required to produce a quality product at such affordable prices.

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    Saw the #1 ranking in Yelp and stopped in to eat for the first time. A bit out of the way in a…read morestrip mall. We were seated within a few minutes. Staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lively. Started with the free tortilla chips and salsa. Salsa was served warm with very good flavor and a little kick to it. Ordered the Guacamole as well. Was very good with a blend of avocado, veggies and lime juice. I ordered the Buena Vida Pack, a delicious sampler. I finished every bite. My companion ordered the Governador Tacos and really enjoyed it. Total bill for two with beverage was ~$40. Be advised that they do not have alcoholic beverages. I definitely recommend.

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    El Itacate - Tacos Llorarás ("You will cry.")  Cheese filled jalapeño (Chile relleno style) with birria on a handmade tortilla.

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    4.4(122 reviews)
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    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!

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    3.9(183 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    What a letdown. We were shown to our table, then ignored for…read moreover 15 minutes before our waiter even acknowledged us. Strike one. We finally ordered--only to receive chicken fajitas instead of beef. Sent them back, waited again. Strike two. When the corrected order arrived? The fajitas were completely bland. No seasoning. The sweetbread--crispy on the outside, yes--but equally flavorless. And then we realized they'd forgotten the beans entirely. Those charro beans? The most tasteless I've ever had in my life. Strike three. The ambiance was nice (though overpriced for a mall spot), but the food was a shadow of what I experienced here a year ago. Such a shame--Mexican cuisine should sing with spice and care. This was a silent, disappointing echo.

    Super friendly and attentive services, delicious tasting food, and a great environment to enjoy…read morewith family and/or friends. This place is on the mid range prices for food, but the staffing and environment makes up for it. Truly enjoyed our appetizers, chorizoqueso, where the waitress mixed it up for us and served each one of us at the table on our choosing of flour or corn tortillas. Personally enjoy the corn but they're both great As the entree, went with Tacos Matamoros and they did not disappoint. On portions and taste it was great.

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