I met an associate at Saltgrass Steakhouse in McAllen for dinner. I had only been to Saltgrass one…read moreother time in Houston. I enjoyed my meal there and had high expectations for this time. The building is decorated nicely with a western theme. There are some taxidermied animals (I noticed the longhorn, and a bobcat), so if you're squeamish about that or vegan I recommend you go find a tofu house. The outside is also nicely done, complete with patio dining tables- but it's so hot this time of year that was not an option for us. Background mysic stayed in the background, adding ambience without stopping conversation. We had no wait for a table, and our server did a great job taking our order. He was friendly, engaging, and efficient. He brought our drinks and one of their loaves of warm bread and butter. The bread is delicious, but I only had one piece to save room for the main course. I ordered the 12 oz. ribeye, a baked potato and a salad. My associate had the Texas T-bone, a salad and some asparagus spears. Both our steaks were cooked as ordered and we both enjoyed them immensely. Mine was so good it did not need steak sauce. I did ask for some extra butter for my potato, and it was promptly brought to the table. The salad was very good, as was the potato (I can get those elsewhere, and for less), but the star of the show was the steak. While their desserts sounded delectable, after my meal I couldn't eat another bite. Prices are on the high side, but this is not fast food, and the service and ambience were excellent. I recommend Saltgrass for a business meal. A romantic date or other special occasion.

My family loves to eat at Saltgrass so whenever they come to the Valley, this is one of their…read morefavorite locations. The staff here is extremely professional with consistent service and great attitudes. The main thing regarding the ambiance is that there has been this musty/cleaning product smell that's particularly strong near the kitchen/restroom part of the restaurant that can ruin your appetite. However, if you sit on the right-sided portion of the restaurant around the bar area, then there's no odor. Fortunately, my menus were clean and I didn't experience any sanitation problems with the booths/tables. The food portions are huge so be sure to come hungry! I usually get the Pat's Ribeye 16oz with roasted brussel sprouts. The ribeye is juicy and has a nice pepper flavor, which pairs well with the roasted brussel sprouts. The steaks all include a choice of soup or salad, but I typically go with the garden salad since the weather in the Valley has been too hot for a warm soup. Overall, you can't go wrong with the food at this Saltgrass because it's been consistent and flavorful each time I have visited. As long as they can fix the odd odor near the left side of the dining room, that would greatly enhance the guest experience.

I've been to McAllen frequently in the past several years, but I had always been told that this…read moreplace was "okay, but nothing special", so I avoided it as there are plenty of great options. This time, it was the first option that was recommended, which certainly got my attention. When I walked in, it was obvious that there is a renewal happening here - the restautant itself is getting quite a nice makeover, but while I love a nice ambiance, you can't eat the atmosphere. That said, I love the fact that even though there is lots of great energy in such a lovely space, I could still hear the people across the table. The true test of course is the food. I'd rather have a great meal in a dive bar than so-so food in an elegant room. The good news is that I did not have to choose. I don't know what the food was like before, but clearly what is happening on the plate has been elevated well above "okay, but nothing special". As usual when I travel, I dined with a group. While I very much enjoy the company of others, I also like being able to try taste more dishes, especially when I go somewhere for the first time. That allowed me to swoon over the hamachi crudo, crab cake (a favorite in general), lobster tail (very creative), the bacon mac & cheese, the king salmon, and the carrot cake (another favoriote). I don't love red meat, but my friends were just as effusive about the steaks. There's a real vibe to this place - a pride in the food, the place, and the experience. Go (or go back)!

Not impressed with food or services. Little expensive for what you get. One and done.read more

Good steaks, good atmosphere, good people, good time with family and friends, really enjoyed the…read moreouting will do again

I stopped in here on a work trip for dinner. The corner of the cantina was great. The cantina…read moreroom is very chill and the live music was great. Food was mixed. The heirloom tomato salad was not using heirloom tomatoes. They tasted like generic restaurant grade raw tomatoes and were grainy. Great dish but the tomato choice needs to be reconsidered. The Mesa chicken was great. Super tasty and moist. The server was either inexperienced or overwhelmed with tasks. Nice but had entree coming out before salad and a separate issue which resulted in my entree being sent back. Everyone was great with the correction but it definitely seems there are some organizational issues going on. I'd absolutely eat here again and would love to try the main restaurant.

This place is the gem of McAllen It is beautiful, the…read moreservice is beyond amazing and the food is soooo good! Also had a yummy cosmo

Had a great lunch at Palominos. The Sinaloense dishes were delicious. I tried the Tacos Minini and…read morethe Pechuga Doña Sofía, and both were super flavorful and cooked perfectly. You can really tell they put care into their food. Shoutout to Antonio M, who took awesome care of us. Super attentive and had great recommendations!

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Liam's restaurant, largely due to the exceptional…read moreservice provided by our server, Isabella. Her friendly demeanor, extensive knowledge of the menu, and insightful recommendations made our evening truly memorable. I opted for the pesto pasta, which was expertly prepared and complemented by Isabella's signature mango cocktail. My friend enjoyed the rosemary chicken and pasta, accompanied by a Paloma cocktail, which Isabella had recommended. Both dishes were equally delectable. To conclude our culinary journey, we indulged in the exquisite desserts of crème brûlée and coconut crème pie. The ambiance of the restaurant, enhanced by the soothing music, provided a perfect respite from the demands of a long workday. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Liam's and were eager to return. Isabella's attentive service and cheerful disposition made her an invaluable asset to the establishment. I highly recommend visiting Liam's and experiencing Isabella's exceptional hospitality.

"Came in to celebrate our anniversary, and Isabella made the night extra special! Her attention to…read moredetail, warm hospitality, and genuine service truly elevated our evening. Everything was seamless from start to finish. Thank you, Isabella, for making our date night so memorable we'll definitely be back!"

Che. WINECOW has to be the best date night spot in the entire valley…read more With the best meat, food, drinks. If you're on the fence to try this place, reserve now and go enjoy the night there Went on a Saturday evening. Had a dinner birthday reservation for 4. Got sat right away. Water was served right away. They Brought out the bread and tomatoes right away. Had some really good Argentinian red wine. They even let us do some wine tasting . Our daughter's food came out before ours ! Perfect! They fell in love with the Empanadas! As for my wife and I, we ordered Bife con Hueso. Words can't describe how delicious it was, with the chimi churi ! Cooked to perfection, with the right amount of flavor. Mad props to the chef. And presentation 10/10. The whole evening was just at peace. The food. The drinks. The service. The atmosphere. We'll be coming back again! Happy holidays

How rude and disrespectful. If ALL your tables are reserved from 5:00 pm to closing then put a dam…read moresign up. There is NO reception area and everyone ignores you until you ask for help.

The food is incredible! The service is top notch. Attention to all details. It's nice to have a…read morerestaurant of this caliber that's open earlier in the day. What a treat. It's small and quaint. I've eaten here twice so far and both times were great. I'll be a regular.

Review of Main Street Steakhouse -- 920 N Main St Suite 100, McAllen, TX 78501…read more Walking into Main Street Steakhouse, my hopes were set pretty high. The atmosphere was upscale, cozy, and inviting--exactly what you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse. I started with a dirty martini, which was actually quite good, though I was surprised they didn't have Kettle One or Chopin vodka available, and they didn't offer blue cheese olives. Not a deal breaker, but a bit unexpected given the overall ambiance. For an appetizer, I ordered the tuna tartare. Unfortunately, it had a noticeably fishy taste, to the point that I stopped eating after just a couple of bites. Hoping the main course would redeem things, I went with the surf and turf. Visually, the plate looked decent, but that's where the positives ended. The steak was tough and rubbery--difficult to even cut, let alone chew--and the lobster tail was overcooked and dry. Both were inedible after a single bite. The manager did come over and apologize, offering us a complimentary crème brûlée to make up for it. Sadly, that too was a letdown: undercooked, runny, and lacking the crisp top you'd expect from a proper crème brûlée. When the manager returned, he admitted he had tried to cut into my steak himself and couldn't get through it either--so it wasn't just me. At that point, I was ready to chalk it up to an off night and consider giving them another shot sometime. But then the bill came--it ended up being a little over $180 including a decent tip--and to my surprise, the inedible main course hadn't been comped. That was the final disappointment. If the manager himself couldn't cut the steak and acknowledged the issue, how do you not remove it from the bill? I genuinely wanted to like this place. The setting is promising, but they clearly need a more consistent kitchen and a management team that understands how to make things right when they go wrong. For now, I can't recommend it--and I won't be back unless some serious changes are made. Rating: 1/5

Amazing Spanish Mussels the strawberry margaritas was delicious and the red velvet cheesecake…read morealways hits the spot

Great service and the meals were awesome. I had the duck & loved it. The two others had the filet…read moreand the other person had the pork chop. No one was disappointed.

Great views and reservations taken…read more For nearly 20 yrs, Liam's has not disappointed with service, ambience and great tastes

My daughter and I went to this restaurant for our final night in South Padre. First thing I noticed…read moreis the smell of the restaurant, I mean it was really bad like mold or just really stale...we of course chose to sit outside. I ordered the red snapper rockefeller and it was tasty my sides were creamed spinach with the brussel sprouts, creamed spinach was a dish full of cream with like 5 leaves of spinach and the brussels were just so overcooked, not tasty at all, my daughter ordered the ahi tuna steak and the brussels, ahi tuna steak was not tasty and again the brussels were so overdone so she really didn't eat much. The best part of the meal was the bread. Very tasty bread. So yea we were disappointed as this was our final night and we wanted a really nice meal at a nice restaurant. Our server John was a very nice guy and did a great job serving us. Thanks John.