Visiting my dad in McAllen for the holidays weather was gloomy and I wanted some hot pho. Stumbled…read moreupon this gem and they did not disappoint. Owner was super nice told us he was from Houston hence the name lol ordered the brisket pho amazing. Def found our pho spot when we come back to visit!

Spring rolls were extremely tiny compared to chopsticks. The pho is good but don't order any sides…read morenot worth the price imo

Man the food has really gone downhill in flavor, it's like the chefs aren't even trying…read more Food tasted like it was made with wrong oil or just not any love in the food making really, heated it up next day and it was worse, I'm not going back there and that's sad bc it used to be my favorite Chinese place.

My father ate there 2 days ago. Been in the hospital the last 1.5 days due to salmonella poisoning…read moreafter eating at Dai Tung in mission. Under cooked general chicken is the culprit. This place and its McAllen location are not good. Clearly unsanitary. Recommend no one take their over 70 family member there. It's like playing Russian roulette with your and your family's health.

They have great food, friendly staff, and food is affordable. They are super fast when doing Togo…read moreorders too!

This place is by far one of the best Asian cuisine I've had! I recommend the whole menu! I'm never…read moredisappointed eating here! The staff is nice make sure to tip them!

Stopped by this cute little tea spot for the first time. We were greeted when we walked in, but…read moresomehow the group after us got helped first... Not a huge deal, but a little annoying. Looked like they were short-staffed , one person handling everything up front. We waited about 15 mins for our drinks, but the taro tea was pretty good! My husband got the coconut Vietnamese coffee which he said was really good. Sooo we'll probably give it another shot if we're in the area again and in the mood.

I came in planning to dine in, but the girl at the front told me they were only doing to‑go orders…read more I didn't want to make things harder for her, so I said that was fine and placed a simple order for one pho. I ended up waiting over 40 minutes for my food. Several people who arrived after me received their orders first, and two customers who came in after me were actually allowed to dine in, which was confusing since I was told that wasn't an option. When I asked about my order, I was told it would be a few more minutes,but by that point the wait and the inconsistency were really frustrating. I don't mind waiting when it's busy, but the lack of communication and the different rules for different customers made the experience very disappointing.

I'm Vietnamese and I definitely approve this place as authentic tasting. Very good food and super…read moretasty

Some real pros of East Ocean: the menu has plenty of options for all kinds of culinary preferences…read moreand diets. Vegetarian, gluten free, rejoice! There is something for everyone. We went in particular to try the pho and that was a fantastic choice! The flavors were right on the mark, and the option to purchase a small portion was much appreciated (you know how gigantic those bowls of pho can get). The soups come with the typical accoutrements and were equally flavorful and filling. The service is nothing to write home about, just enough to be fine but not noteworthy. We ordered an appetizer of Vietnamese egg rolls which never came, but they ended up removing them from the bill so no harm done just wish we could have tried them. The vibe inside is typical of the surrounding area, a restaurant in a chain of boxes who have decorated their inside to match their own style. There was somewhat of a calming aura about this one. Overall, the food is worth the stop in!

Just found our to go Pho and shaved snow spot ! Everything…read morewas amazing from the service to the food! The owner was a great dude, had a small chat and found out we came from the same part of California. Overall I recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food. I'll be back in the near future

I haven't been here for a while. But I am so happy that they are here in the RGV . Soooooo good! I…read morelove the avocado smoothie, hu tieu noodles, and the sweeet potato fries surprise . The owners are so genuinely nice and the service is impeccable !!! Come try everything ! You won't be disappointed !!

We enjoyed the experience, especially enjoyed the dumpling and the pho. Would definitely come again!read more

I have been trying so hard to find a good Chinese food restaurant here in the valley and I heard…read morereally good things about this place. We decided to try this place and it was just ok. Nothing spectacular. The veggie lo mein was really good and probably the best tasting dish. I ordered General Tso chicken. The chicken was ok but the sauce wasn't spicy at all. It has a nice sweet/savory flavor but I was missing the spice. My mom had the broccoli beef. This dish tasted odd to me and the beef had a weird chewy texture, almost rubbery. Their egg rolls are good and nice and crisp and not oily, which I enjoyed. Their fried rice, oh man the rice...had zero flavor. There were no veggies, no flavor of sesame or soy sauce. We may as well have ordered plain white steamed rice. The restaurant itself was really dark inside and we almost couldn't see our food! The service was nice and our waiter was polite and quick. But other than that, the food itself just wasn't cutting it for us. If we happen to try this place again, I would probably stick to the lo mein and eggs rolls.

We Love Xin Xin in McAllen, Texas. The flavors are great! No other restaurant compares to them!…read moreEven in the big cities!

XinXin is a local mom and pop Asian restaurant that bills itself as "asian fusion cuisine.". The…read moreambiance is pleasant and clean, but also homey and informal. I noticed one of the cooks was using a dining room table to prepare vegetables while watching a video on her phone. The lady who took my order at the front counter also played the role of server. The counter was cluttered. When I walked in, no one acknowledged me for a few minutes. The lady was talking to someone - whether a friend or client I could not tell. When he left, she finally turned to me and asked if I wanted take-out or dine in. I can't say she was either welcoming nor friendly, but once I stated my intentions were to dine in she led me to a table and handed me the menu. Xin Xin does not have a buffet. But that ensures that everything is made fresh as you order it. They offer dine in, take out, and have a drive through window. Their menu is pretty extensive with Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese entrees.. some of which I have never heard and would need coaching to pronounce. I wanted something more familiar, and ordered the Triple Delight lunch special. The lunch special came with my choice of soup, and either white or fried rice. I ordered the hot and sour soup and fried rice. The lunch special portion was generous but I was hungry and finished it all. I can't say the food quality stood out as extra special, but it was very good and I enjoyed it. The Triple Delight was supposed to have beef, chicken, and shrimp, but I did not detect any beef. There was plenty of the chicken and shrimp. The menu lists beverages as canned soft drinks, a couple of juices like coconut or lychee, and hot or iced tea. I asked the server if the iced tea was fresh brewed and she assured me it was. When she brought out a bottle of Gold Peak sweet iced tea I wondered if she knew enough English to understand my question and what "fresh brewed" means... The Gold Peak was decent, but not the same as fresh brewed. My experience with the service and ambience was lacking. The drink was also a little disappointing. The food, however was very good and the prices were reasonable. Considering the competition, they need to up their game if they want my business.