A Hidden Gem for Mexican Seafood -- Don't Sleep on This Place!…read more As a traveler from California in town for a swim meet, I was on the hunt for good Mexican seafood and stumbled upon La Costa Grill. Based on the reviews, I had decent expectations -- but this place blew them out of the water. The ratings honestly don't do it justice. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was warm and genuine. We were greeted by the hostess and seated right away, even during the lunch rush. Then came a wonderful surprise: our server brought out a mini skillet of the most incredible black refried beans for dipping, alongside four salsas ranging from mild to hot, all served with tostadas -- compliments of the house. Back in California, you're lucky to get one salsa, let alone refried beans as a free starter. It immediately set the tone for the meal. Our server was knowledgeable and genuinely helpful with recommendations. We ended up sharing a lunch portion of paella, an octopus taco, and a fish ceviche tostada -- and every single dish delivered. The octopus taco was a standout; served over a layer of refried beans, it was a flavor combination I didn't know I needed. The ceviche tostada was fresh and bright, and the paella was satisfying and well-seasoned. I also have to give our server extra credit for her transparency -- she mentioned upfront that the paella leans heavier on rice than seafood. That kind of honesty is rare and really appreciated. We ordered it anyway, and we were glad we did. If you're visiting McAllen and want authentic, flavorful Mexican seafood with outstanding service and hospitality, La Costa Grill needs to be on your list. I'll absolutely be returning before I head back home.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

Everything was delicious and the friendliest staff. Lively ambience, clean, and serval TVs for…read moresports. This was all free before I even ordered! Latino owned places never charge for chips.

Este lugar es el mejor lugar para mariscos en el Valle. Los mariscos son frescos y las porciones…read moreson de buen tamaño por el precio. Tienen especiales en la hora de lonche y su consomé esta lleno de trozos de pescado y camarones. Eso si, cuidado con la salsita de habanero que esa sí que pica. El servicio siempre ha sido excelente y si tienes suerte hasta hay mariachi en los fines de semana. Así que si te gustan los mariscos, ven y disfruta de un cóctel de camarones o unos filetes de pescado. No te vas a arrepentir. Y no te olvides de probar su limonada con pepino! Posdata: El domingo pasado mis padres fueron a disfrutar de unos especiales de lonche. Mi mamá, como siempre, no se acabó los 3 filetes que vienen con la orden pues se llenó con el caldo. Pidió una cajita para llevárselos pero se le olvidó llevársela y la dejó sobre la mesa. En rumbo a casa se dieron cuenta y regresaron al restaurante. Mi papá se bajó a preguntar por la caja y la mesera le informó que la acababa de tirar a la basura. Entendemos que no pueden guardar comida por horas, pero ellos regresaron en cuanto se dieron cuenta en el camino a casa (tampoco vivimos lejos de allí). Solamente lo incluyó como una sugerencia que por favor esperen un poquito antes de botar a la basura un contenedor para llevar por si el cliente regresa por la comida que ya pagó. Gracias.

Good service food is delicious flavory authentic sea food black bass legit. Recomendamos la…read moreLimonada fresca, nada más les falta la Cheery. And Oder for 2 feeds like 3 people. Aparte Las tostadas de ceviche están Deli .

The food here is always fresh, you can actually taste it. The owners are from Mexico, they brought…read morethat traditional Mexican flare to the seafood. Very comparable to "El Huachinango," in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MX. A few minutes from the border. They also have some of the best drinks in town, including micheladas, margaritas and many more. They are very generous and everything is served in an extra large mug or a huge "copa." They have your favorite import and domestic beers as well. The prices are pretty good, can't complain. The shrimp cocktail is one of my favorites, mixed with onion, cilantro and avacado. its not watery at all and topped with shrimp, Reynosa style! You will not be disappointed. The soups here are phenomenal, very loaded, a small bowl is like a full meal. I've tried the "sopa de mariscos" and it's simply one of the best I've tried. Full of all the sea goodies you could imagine, shrimp, octopus, tilapia, mussels and others. The broth is such a delicacy, it hits all the notes and then some. I try to not add that much lime that ruins the flavor, I just add half a lime that does it for me. The fried fish is another staple here or "chicharrón de pescado," very well cooked and well seasoned. The batter is spot on, gives it a great flavor and keeps fish nice and moist. It is served with a side of rice and a few veggies and tortillas. The homemade tartar sauce is delicious and so is their green salsa, has a nice kick that one. I highly recommend it, it's worth the drive. Stop by and try their amazing Shrimp Cocktail with a good Mexican beer!!

I stumbled on this cafe by accident as I was actually looking for another new business that also…read moreserves breakfast. So, once I arrived I decided to try it out rather than backtrack to my intended destination. Upon entry I was greeted by three or four employees and seated immediately. The waitress brought me ice water and I also ordered coffee, which was very good. I looked over the menu and chose my favorite breakfast when in the Valley; Huevos a la Mexicana. The breakfast plate also comes with fried potatoes, refried beans and either toast or choice of tortillas. I always choose corn tortillas and these are very good, appearing to be home made vs typical store bought. They are thicker and have a more pronounced corn flavor. When my breakfast arrived I was surprised at the portion size, particularly the eggs. It was indeed, a large portion. It were filled with lots of diced onion, jalapeños and tomato and all appeared to be grilled prior to being added to the scrambled eggs. I also asked for salsa verde and this definitely did not disappoint. It was creamy and very spicy. Not thin and vinegary. It's the salsa verde that takes this dish over the top. The fried potatoes were the typical fare, cubed and fried. Maybe a bit larger dice than usual, but still cooked through and a bit crunchy. The refried beans were better than most places and had more flavor. I really enjoyed them. As stated earlier, the tortillas were good with a bit of chew to them, not thin and falling apart. And the coffee was really good for a restaurant that doesn't specialize in coffee. Rich, robust but not burned tasting. My cup never ran dry as the waiters/waitresses were always around, ready to top it off. The price was reasonable too. Not as cheap as one place I go to frequently but not as high as most small cafe/restaurants locally. I have returned three times in the weeks following my first visit. I can see this becoming my new favorite breakfast joint here in the RGV. Drop in and give them a try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Convenient location, exceptionally clean, friendly staff, & delicious food for a good price. I…read morerecommend biscuits with sausage gravy & pancakes as two of my favs.

Food was great got exactly what I asked for, service was fast, and the environment was clean and…read morepeaceful.

We had a really good meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the Awesome Garlic Noodle as my entree. It had…read moreplenty of whole large shrimp, sliced andouille sausage and quite a few small pieces of crawfish tails in a bowl of thin noodles that seemed to have a base of garlic and butter with a little spice. Not too hot but just the right amount. The wife had a fried shrimp basket that contained eight large butterflied shrimp that were breaded in a little cornmeal and spice before being perfectly fried. She subbed in the sweet potato fries in lieu of the seasoned fries which she said were very good. I wish they used actual silverware vs plasticware. Small, actually TINY forks don't make the task of eating long strand pasta anything but difficult. But the food was wonderful and reasonably priced. I think they are known for their boils, crawfish shrimp, crab, etc with corn, potatoes, sausage and the like. Maybe next time.

For a fairly new SB restaurant, we were surprised how attentive they were and how great the food…read moretasted! My mom and I were craving seafood without having to go too far so we found this gem! Right by the resaca! The ambiance is nice, with well lit place by natural light from the many windows, music is at a good volume without being overwhelmingly loud, and the food portions were huge! We ordered the fried shrimp and for the amount of food we got, it was such a great deal! I've seen their Facebook and Instagram posts and they have great specials certain days of the week! Our waitress was a sweetheart, we really enjoyed the service, food, and prices! Will definitely return!

It is closed due to non payment of rent. Please delete this account so no one else makes the trip…read more We did go to Calacas Beer and Tacos which was right next door. It was great! Ryan our server was amazing! Very attentive and upbeat. His recommendations were spot on.

Great and friendly service serve up gracious portions of fresh protein and fruits and vegetables.read more

My ceviche was awesome. The people were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean!read more

If you're in the McAllen area and craving fresh, flavorful seafood, Krab Kings is an absolute…read moremust-visit! From the moment we walked in, the entire experience was impressive. Food: The seafood was incredibly fresh, seasoned perfectly, and packed with bold flavor. Every bite tasted like it was prepared with care. The sauces were rich without overpowering the natural flavor of the seafood, and the portions were generous. You definitely leave satisfied. Pro tip: I highly recommend ordering bottled water with your meal -- it pairs perfectly with the seasoning and keeps everything balanced while you enjoy the full flavor experience. Service: Ruby was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server checked on us consistently without being intrusive, and everything came out quickly and hot. Great customer service. Thanks Ruby! Ambiance: The atmosphere is lively, clean, and comfortable. It has that fun seafood-boil energy while still being relaxed enough to enjoy good conversation. It's a great spot for family dinners, friends' night out, or even a casual date night. Overall, Krab Kings delivers on flavor, service, and vibe. We'll definitely be back!

If you love seafood, ima tell you you to keep searching. We ordering spicy and I'm still trying to…read morefigure out where they hid it because it was not on our shrimp. Too expensive and the environment was attempting to be trendy. Music too loud and prices too high. Service was good and that's the best I've got to say. Definitely will not return.

Si comes aquí debes tener cuidado Las meseras son…read moremalintencionadas Cargan de más y si no te das cuenta en el recibo dicen ...Hoo ! olvide' quitar este cargo (Si lo de pide recibo ... si lo cargan ) No recomendable :(

A good little lunch place with plenty of variety. Our service was fast and the restaurant clean…read morewith plenty of options to choose from on the menu.