Kiki's Restaurant Familiar

A former colleague recommended Tacos El Plebe and I'm so happy I took his recommendation. It was a…read morefabulous meal on my trip to the RGV. The inside is really simple, picnic tables and turf. They have a beautiful outdoor patio, but it was a bit warm for a Midwest girl on my visit. I had the El Plebe and Taco el Campo as well as a classic margarita. They also brought each of a small cup of beans when we sat down. That was comfort food in styrofoam. Service started out strong but as it got busier, our server was a little less attentive. No worries though--we enjoyed the crowd and chatting.

Tacos El Plebe delivered on dynamic flavor and good energy!…read more Located in McAllen, I recently visited and experienced one of the best quesadillas I've ever had. The foot-long quesadilla blended tender carne asada, two cheeses, onions, spices and other flavors into a buttery, crispy tortilla. Absolutely delicious! The frijoles were also fantastic- great blend of lime and broth. The service was impeccable. My waitress was knowledgeable of the menu, kind and attentive. I also loved the atmosphere, they had the World Cup playing and it added to the good vibes.

Outside patio

Taco Sampler Plus! Yummy!

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Outside view. Entrance is on the side.

Don Pepes Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

3.1(116 reviews)

1.0 mi

From the moment that I walked in, I could tell that this place was a long time, cherished place of…read morebusiness. Everyone flocks here for lunch. They have a wonderful hot and fresh lunch selection. I had the fajitas. The inside looks like the inside of a nice Casita and the decor is very authentic. I also appreciate the family Portrait upfront so that you know it is a proud, family owned business. I appreciate the service and the respectfulness of all of the staff. I will definitely come back.

I had a bad experience today and the manager was horrible. She took the waiter side after he made a…read moremistake with my order. They charge me twice for his mistake. Never going back. What ever happened to the client is always right. HORRIBLE SERVICE.

Christmas tree

Milanesa con huevos

Don Pepes Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

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La Costa Grill

3.9(173 reviews)

3.3 mi

The food is excellent here. The atmosphere is pretty with large TV's and sea style decorations. The…read morecomplimentary soups, black beans and salsa w/tostadas is excellent. I really enjoy this restaurant.

Clean establishment with great, friendly service. Started with a trio of salsas and a bean dip…read more Ordered a michelada, paella and ceviche. All were great! Additionally, ordered the churros and cornbread. Yum. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Would come back to try the molcajete and other items.

Taco time

60. Salmon Fillet

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Paella

Ganadera Parilla Grill Restaurant

4.4(21 reviews)

4.2 mi

One of my absolute favorite spots to eat -- always delicious, always satisfying. The combination…read moreof flavors and sauces are amazing!

Service was quick! Food even better... highly recommend! Will be coming back! Staff was friendlyread more

Pennywise drink

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Watermelon margarita. She used fresh watermelon to make!!

Tacos Kissi

4.2(93 reviews)

1.6 mi

It's great to see a small piece of Laredo in Mcallen, Tx! I love Tacos Kissi for all its lunch…read moreitems, but this time, the breakfast plates were the stars of the show! The plates are just what you would hope for and expect for the price. Tacos Kissi is not focused on aesthetics, it is all great food at low prices. I would go back again and again. Our server was great. My sister was given the sunny side up eggs instead of scrambled eggs. Despite my sister not requesting for them to be replaced, the waiter brought them over shortly after bringing out the initial meal and excused herself for the mistake. The music is great, seats are comfortable, and restrooms are very clean. Can't wait to go back.

What a fun place we stumbled upon while in Rio! Authentic Mexican home cooking at its finest…read more The vibe the minute you walk in is noticeably relaxed and "fun" at the same time. Jam out to Mexican music videos and enjoy your delicious meal - come hungry because you will want to taste a little bit of everything on the menu. Servers were sweet and very attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. This is a definite come back spot for me.

Choriqueso

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Shrimp tacos Shrimp fried rice

La Chula Restaurant

4.0(28 reviews)

2.8 mi

Tried out this restaurant for the first time for a Saturday breakfast. It's a larger restaurant…read morethan we thought, and the ambiance is fun: chalupa cards, etc. The servers are very friendly, the tortillas are divine, the food for the most part was very very good. Yes, as others have said, the service was slow, but we assumed it was because everything was being home-made in the kitchen. I often judge a restaurant by its morning coffee, and the coffee here is very good. I suppose my only complaint, and this is a small one: the refried beans that came with my huevos rancheros plate were runny & tasted like they came from a can. We will return--nice breakfast spot!

Their new location is absolutely beautiful!! The decorations inside are breathtaking. The staff is…read morevery attentive and kind! The food was absolutely delicious Coming again!

Chips and Salsa

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Barbacoa Taco

Delia's

4.4(219 reviews)

3.4 mi

Reliably delicious! Guaranteed comfort food!…read moreI'm 75 and housebound, but every time I can I have someone pick me up a care package of joy, masquerading as Delia's Tamales!

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!

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Buena Vida Mexican Cuisine

4.8(52 reviews)

5.2 mi

We tried this restaurant for the first time today, and we were so impressed! My husband and I…read moreordered the street-style tacos, and the fajita and bistec meat were absolutely delicious--so flavorful, tender, and soft! I also loved that the tortillas weren't drenched in oil, which made them even better. The charro beans had such a wonderful flavor, and the chips and salsa were really good too! Everything was fresh and flavorful, and you could tell there was a lot of care put into the food. This was our first visit, but it definitely won't be our last! We're already looking forward to going back and trying more from the menu.

I took some friends here for lunch and we found the service and food to be excellent. The owner…read moredid a fantastic job explaining the different food options. The tacos, baked potato and steak fajitas were wonderful.

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Trompo torta $13

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El Itacate

4.4(123 reviews)

0.1 mi

I had the chilaquiles divorciados with both green and red salsa, and added egg and chicken…read more Everything was delicious! The combination of both salsas was perfect, and the egg and chicken made it even better. The service was very attentive and friendly, and the restaurant had a nice, chill ambiance that made the experience even better. Definitely recommend El Itacate!

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

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Garnishes and salsas ready for pupusas or tacos

Palenque Grill

3.9(186 reviews)

1.8 mi

The tea was watered down. I ordered the hamburger. The bacon wasn't crispy. Jesus the server was…read moreattentive.

First timers and the margaritas, meals, and Osiris was fabulous. It helped that I loved their…read moreplaylist, too. What an excellent place to come and enjoy your funday afternoon at with family

Costillas Palenque Beef finger ribs with charro beans

Choriqueso Melted cheese with Mexican Chorizo

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Tostada de Ceviche. Shrimp or fish,marinated in lime juice w/tomato, onion, cilantro, served on a corn tostada topped w/avocado

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Linda G.

178

11 years ago

Five stars! This place was amazing w the best carne asada I've had in a very long time plus the potions are huge! Their Salsa is super hot and their tortillas are homemade - Tiny corn tortillas and ginormous flour tortillas- so be HANGRY when you go there. We had nachos (big enough for 4), rib plate, carne plate, tacos and a baked potato. There were 14 of us for under $100 - and we had leftovers- lol. Oh, and the staff is SUPER NICE! Thanks new Amigos! read more

Jorge B.

9 years ago

Food was very good, ordered the fajita platter for two, got our fill and had some left overs. Aside from that, the service was not good, facilities were dimly lid in a bad manner, there was a bucket in the middle of a walk way, the place did not look clean and the music playing on their TVs was very bad. I had usually ordered to go and will probably keep doing that instead, not a pleasant place to stay. But then again, the food is very good. read more

I H.

12 years ago

The food here is super delicious...it tastes like if we were grilling at home on the BBQ pit. The parrillada comes with an order of little tiny corn tortillas. We had plenty of food and we stuffed our faces! The decor of the place isn't all that, but the food is. Take a sweater, the AC is full blast. read more

Javier C.

10 years ago

Kiki's you are the BEST. Very tasty and great servcies whether you can or cannot speack English I do not care. Keep up the great work. Your food is absoultely deeeeelicious. You are one of my most favorite places to eat!!!!!!!! read more

Yaya G.

3 years ago

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Graciela L.

10 years ago

Great food and prices are good. Love going there offen. I recommended 100%

George R.

224

10 years ago

Good Portions Great Taste....Fajita Nachos are enough for two!!

Jenny M.

12 years ago

Great food!

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A little gem that needs to be recognized! The "primo" taco is a MUST TRY. I am just a visitor in…read morethe RGV and I usually don't go to a place twice BUT I will make it a point to stop in for a primo taco again! The day I went the service was great. The waitress was attentive and made sure to get our order correct and bring us the add ins we requested. The super quesadilla was also a must try. However it is pretty big but it is worth it. I recommend having a friend splitting and sharing the meal with you. The consume for the primo is delicious. I wish the charro beans that come with the super quesadilla was a bit bigger but other than that this is a great spot!

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Great food as always but today I tried the tacos de vapor. They were filled with a generous portion…read moreof filling I had the mixed which consisted of 2 deshebrada 2 bean and 2 potatoe tacos it comes with a side of shredded cabbage and the salsa is available at the condiment bar. This reminded me of the tacos de vapor we would get in Reynosa.

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I have not left a review in some time, but when I had a late lunch here, I just had to! The food…read morewas amazing! Reasonably priced and the taste was incredible! So full of flavor! OMG! The mole has a slight sweet taste to it, just like in Jalisco! The Picadillo was super meaty, also full of flavor! The fideo, rice and beans were made with care. Most places the rice and beans are meh. I felt like I was at my grandmas house and she was making a meal just for me. Will be going back, most definitely!

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