Shrimp tostada was excellent. Sat at the bar and ordered a michelada. It was good and the service…read morewas great. Caldo de marisco was phenomenal. Highly recommend. I will be back.

Great food and service always on point that won't break your bank. The margarita is succulent and…read morethe salsas always add a small kick tot he food love it definitely recommend it!

Costa Messa Restaurant strikes a nice balance between casual and fancy, making it a good option for…read moredinner dates or grabbing a quick lunch with coworkers. I went for a work luncheon of over 40 people and they were able to accommodate all of us without feeling crowded, which was impressive. Reservations were made but service was a little slow; honestly, it was reasonable given a party our size. They started each table with complimentary chips and three different salsas: a traditional red, a green avocado-jalapeño style salsa, and a creamy white salsa. The white salsa was the most flavorful--seemed like a sour cream, lime, and garlic concoction. The red and green salsas had a little heat but were a bit watery and bland. I ordered the tacos al carbon. The beef was chopped, well seasoned, and tender, just as described on the menu. It was a solid meal--nothing that completely wowed me, but nothing overly disappointing either. Overall, the food was better than okay, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the restaurant handled a very large group reasonably well. I'd come back and give Costa Messa another try, maybe during dinner to see how the experience compares.

Will I be returning? Yes! I definitely want to try other things in the menu. We came here early…read moreFriday evening for fajitas. Their dishes are served in large portions. We could have definitely shared a plate! The chips and salsas were delicious. They served us a small cup of their veggie soup broth. Delicious too. The only thing I wasn't too fond of, was their refried beans. The server was so attentive and shows he truly enjoys his job. He took his time to recommend other dishes as he encouraged us to return. He even hyped up the owner by mentioning how humble and generous he is. The interior is very spacious and can accommodate all party sizes.

We love On the Border. This location is always a bit slow on service but that's ok, we're retired…read more Anyway, we always get the Guacamole Live (no longer made at table side) but a large amount and oh so tasty. Since it was Taco Tuesday we bought $2 tacos. They were pretty substantial with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato. I added salsa from the bottomless chips and salsa plus some of the guac. Two tacos plus the chips, salsa and guac was plenty. Great inexpensive meal for two - $24. I always miss this place when we return home to Washington as there isn't one near us.

Came for the Friday evening at their outdoor seatings. There were live music and singing…read moreperformances from 7pm, then followed by the DJ stage. The dance floor was great for probably up to tens of people. The Grande Taco Salad was filled with a lot of ingredients. The Chicken Tortilla Soup was delicious. The Fresh Guacamole Border Bowl and the Bolder Border Chicken Bowl were both well prepared and presented.

The food was amazing! This is real homemade food. The wait for the food is a little long but very…read moreworth the wait. We had Al pastor tacos and fish tacos, they hit the spot. I also had chicken noodle soup which was house made and not can, I was surprised and it was seriously good. I love these Mom and pop locations where it's focus is it's food.

We arrived with about 15 others at 11:00a.m., the only one's there. Took a long time to finally got…read moreour orders taken . Then a while to finally receive our meals. The fries with my order was cold while all of my gf's order was cold. We sent hers back but didn't get a replacement until after everyone had finished. We turned it back because we didn't want to wait any longer. We definitely will not be going back.

I love being greeted with buttery, sweet croissants the moment we sit down! Cheddar's is always my…read morego-to when it's time to have dinner with the whole gang. I LOVE their Painkiller cocktail, baked potato, and country fried steak! The portions are generous, the food is comforting, and it's just one of those places that feels perfect for a big family dinner. And let's not forget the Monte Cristo... SOOO good! It's definitely another favorite of mine. Cheddar's is always a solid choice when I'm craving a hearty meal and good food with good company!

Cane to celebrate my father in laws 75th birthday here while the wai was a little longer than…read moreexpected the service was great our server was very attentive and always asked if we needed anything . Today I had the half rack of ribs with green beans and Cole slaw. The ribs were very saucy which is ok with me and tasty they also fell right off the bone and half a rack es just the right portion for me the green beans also were good nothing special but tasted good and the Cole slaw could have used a little more dressing in it but was good none the less, overall we had a good time with good service and good food

This was our second time coming here in a few years, and we chose it for a celebratory meal. It was…read morebusy--but not overly packed, as not every table was seated. First off, the food was great--no complaints there at all. However, the service left a lot to be desired. The staff seemed rushed and didn't always take the time to fully listen to us. Our waiter took our drink and appetizer order, and everything initially came out fine. But while placing items on the table, one of our drinks (a specialty lemonade with no free refills) was knocked over. No one offered to replace it right away. Paper towels were placed on the table, but my kids and I ended up cleaning the spill ourselves. When we asked about replacing the drink, we were then told it would be on the house--which was appreciated--but it didn't arrive until most of the main meals had already been served. To make matters worse, the waiter left the replacement drink on an empty table across from us, and I had to get up to retrieve it myself. On top of that, I had to wait an additional five minutes for my meal because it had apparently been given to another table. Then our waiter asked if we would like dessert. My husband responded that we weren't sure, but we might order something for our daughter. The waiter acknowledged this and said he would be back shortly. However, when he returned about 10-15 minutes later, he brought us the receipt instead. We had to remind him that our daughter wanted dessert. He then took the receipt back, said he'd be right back, and hurried away. Our waiter seemed nice, just very rushed, even though the section only had about six tables and was split. Overall, great food, but the service experience took away from what was meant to be a special occasion. Then my husband was checking the payment options and the waiter had the wrong meals on the wrong tables.... We get this could have been a off day we get it my husband used to be in the food and beverage industry....but geez. Food awesome service leaves more to be desired.

A recent visit to this restaurant was disappointing. First, I bragged about how good your French…read moredip was to encourage my guests to order the same. The sandwich was horrible. The beef was over cooked and the sandwich was greasy. We did inform our waiter about this but he did not do anything to address this. Second, the service was not as expected either. It took a long time for our server to take our order then to remove plates when we're finished eating. We did enjoy the appetizers and the desserts we ordered. The experience and the main meal was disappointing. It's sad how the standards of this restaurant has changed throughout the years

This is the best steak I've had in years. The food was amazing. I can't wait to go back. The…read moreatmosphere was good, it was busy. I think they need to do a better job of seating people and calling out their name when it's their turn to be seated though. I'll definitely go back here. I am dying for another steak

For being the only chain steakhouse on north 10th st you'd think they would take pride on their…read moreservice and there food . That was the opposite of what we experienced last night . We got there at 6:40 , table for 8 5 adults 2 kids and a high chair , was told 20/25 min wait tops . There were booths available and plenty of space . 30 minutes go by I ask and was told it's going to be another 20 to 25 minute wait . Keep in mind it was my father in laws 70th birthday and he wanted to eat there . I get it I've been a server before , worked in the industry but when the hostess tells me 20/25 minutes really means 40-45 minutes I start to get upset . Was told " sir you don't have to get mad " I do when I have a. 2 year old who's been waiting for almost an hour , who's hungry and crying because u was told the wait wouldn't be that long . We finally got seated after almost an hour to wait for another 10 minutes before a waiter or anyone approached us . We ordered Sri js and waited another 10-15 minutes before they got there . Once they got there we ordered our food because we knew it would take another 30/45 minutes before it came out . I ordered another drink as did someone else from the table . It never came , nor did the extra bread we ordered . I went to the bar and upended a tab , got bread and took it back to the table . Food showed up and was bland and tasteless . So not worth the wait nor the bill . It's a shame that this location has unmotivated children working as servers and hostesses . We learned last night it's better to just buy streaks at he. And grill them ourselves . Never again . If you are the manager or the owner you should look into this . The bartender working last night was awesome I'll give y'all that !

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.