La Pesca is a locally owned and operated Mexican style restaurant specializing in seafood, but also…read morehas plenty of options for those who prefer something else. It is also apparently quite popular with locals, which is a good sign! The location is easy to find on the corner of W. University Drive and 6th Ave. by the railroad tracks. The building is old and has probably been repurposed multiple times. There are just a few spaces to park directly in front but there are more places to park on the east side. The food was wonderful. The ceviche was mounded high on the tostada, a little salty, but mild; I added some of the salsa provided it was excellent. The seafood soup was also delicious and chuck full of fresh fish and shrimp. The broth was a typical Mexican style, but not spicy. The cocktail sauce is also Mexican style. Do not expect the traditional American style cocktail sauce with horseradish. This sweeter, tomatoey Mexican style cocktail sauce is what most want here. They do have plenty of Tabasco sauce if you prefer that. The Mar y Tierra botana platter for 2 was enough to feed at least 3 or 4. It came loaded with fish, shrimp, and fajitas along with multiple sides. My son really enjoyed it ...even as leftovers the next day. There are a few Americanized aspects: the fish on the botana platter was lightly breaded with what I think was a cornmeal /flour mixture, Southern style, and had a good flavor. The French fries also had a great light crispy coating. The platter included a couple of other American sides: onion rings and hush puppies. All these on top of chips (totopos), beans, and garnished with fresh avocado... This is a popular place, and seating is limited. So if you go on a Friday night like we did, be prepared to wait to be seated, and wait a while for your food. There was also a pretty long take-out line. Once the food arrived we really enjoyed it, but there was a significant wait. I'd like to return on perhaps a Monday or Tuesday night. The décor is rustic with a beachy yet homey feel (because of the old building). I've been to classier and fancier looking places, but but I don't think anyone goes to La Pesca for the ambience. They go for the food, and it is good enough to wait for if you happen to arrive at a busy time.

Excellent food the taste is really good and the service is always great ! The caldos and cocktails…read moreis the best

Everything was delicious and fresh! Presentation was just beautiful! Jaziel served us and was…read moreexcellent! We have been spoiled! Happy to find a family owned restaurant that serves great food around the corner of our house.

Amazing seafood. I'm always grabbing my fav here. The seafood soup. I've tried various things here…read moresuch as the coconut shrimp and it's all been really good. The service has always been consistent and great. I can't recommend it enough. The atmosphere is always calm so it's a great place to just chill and enjoy what you're doing.

Villa Del Mar had the best fish fillet in the valley. Bold statement and I stand by it. Perfectly…read morecooked, large portions, and plenty of ways to sauce it up. Did I mention they will bring delicious mango margaritas to your house via UberEats? For only 5.99, and they dress it up. One meal is large enough for two. But the course also comes with a small salad, rice and veggies, and fries. You won't want to share. I appreciate the range of spiciness of the dishes.

Beautiful restaurant. This is the seventh location of Villa del Mar. They are known for their…read moreseafood dishes. Since shrimp is my absolute favorite thing to eat I was recommended the VDM (Villa del Mar) Shrimp. It is stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped with bacon on the grill with creamy chipotle sauce. It is very good! I also ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp, which was stuffed with mozzarella cheese wrapped with bacon and grilled. Between the two, I prefer the latter. Although they were equally great and creamy, the latter was a bit lighter. To drink I tried the Aguas Fresca's in melon and the mango margarita. Both were refreshing and tasty.

We arrived right at 9 AM when they opened. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered the…read morebacon and eggs plate, which came with refried beans, potatoes, and warm tortillas. We also had the one-egg plate with ham and potatoes, along with two teas. The food was good and served hot. The restaurant was clean, quiet, and made for a nice, relaxed breakfast spot.

Area is nice and clean. Music isn't loud like most places, and service was good…read more If you want a home cooked meal, this is where you need to come. Food is very tasty and comforting.

We popped in with family because we heard it was the freshest seafood in the area. They weren't…read morekidding. This place is GREAT. Staff was really friendly and attentive and the food was stellar. Don't miss this place.

Great food with a big variety on the menu! Tried the Green Aguachiles, a la Diabla, costa azul…read moreand the micheladas! Really recommend it, try to get the Micheladas made by Jorge he's the expert on them.

We ordered fish tacos and calamari. The servings were quite generous so basically we over ordered…read moreand had to take some home. They started off with complimentary chips and two dips, a thin warm bean dip which was good and a light green one cold that, while we could not figure out what it was, was absolutely delicious. The only legative was that the calamari was a bit over breaded and overcooked. We will likely be back while we're in the area for another 5 wks.

The food was delicious! My husband and I both got one of the…read moreDon Marisco combos that came with a soup, 3 fish filets, rice, tortillas, and a drink. Before the entrees came we got a complimentary broth in a cup and chips and salsa. The bill came out to $36 and we thought it was a great deal for the amount of food we got. The menu was all in Spanish and our waitress only spoke Spanish. That wasn't a problem for me, but if you don't speak/read Spanish then definitely bring a friend that does.

First time tried to this restaurant and ordered Chicken Fajita with black beans side for carry out…read more Food was really bland, no taste and no salt even Got some burnt meat which was not ordered instead of Chicken only. Also instead of black beans got watery Pinto beans. Not sure if I will go there again although it is so close to home.

Great food, fish and sides were good. Good customer service. The chips and salsa they give…read morecomplementary were also good. The fish was tender. The menu had a variety of dishes. Next time I'd like to try one that looked spicy. They have big screen TVs very well distributed around the restaurant. Looks like a good place to watch a game while eating good food. I recommend this place. It's a little hidden from town but worth finding.

This is a fantastic place. It's good for families or for couples, everything was great, everyone…read morewas super nice. Also... It's called La Jaiba now.

Service was great. We went during happy hour to get the grilled Oyster which were fantastic. We…read moreenjoyed everything we got. The lobster lonches were really tasty and worth what we paid for them. The San Manuel taco was really tasty as well.

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!

We were immediately greeted and sat. Their menu is digital, so you have to scan de QR code. We…read morestarted off with some fried mushrooms and fried calamari, they were both fresh and delicious. The entrees were delicious as well. They have complementary gloves and bibs. I loved the music they had on also lol. Great place overall.