Saw the #1 ranking in Yelp and stopped in to eat for the first time. A bit out of the way in a…read morestrip mall. We were seated within a few minutes. Staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lively. Started with the free tortilla chips and salsa. Salsa was served warm with very good flavor and a little kick to it. Ordered the Guacamole as well. Was very good with a blend of avocado, veggies and lime juice. I ordered the Buena Vida Pack, a delicious sampler. I finished every bite. My companion ordered the Governador Tacos and really enjoyed it. Total bill for two with beverage was ~$40. Be advised that they do not have alcoholic beverages. I definitely recommend.

Pro #1: Meat is sooooooo tender. I wish it had more seasoning ... even if it was salt nonetheless…read moreit was good! Con #1: This restaurant is not environmentally conscious. Other than the meal, everything is served on styrofoam, utensils are plastic and cups are bad fast food plastic qualify. Con # 2: I asked the waitress if they had unsweet tea and pink packet sweetener. I asked about the pink packets 3 times and she said yes. She came back with yellow packets. I asked if they had pink packets and she said no. No to her. Con # 3: There are no free refills. I ordered two unsweet teas and the girl brought me two unsweet teas with yellow packets. So I asked for a sweet teas. They charged me for three Aqua Frescas. Charged $15. Hell no. Meh. Pass on a second visit.

From the moment that I walked in, I could tell that this place was a long time, cherished place of…read morebusiness. Everyone flocks here for lunch. They have a wonderful hot and fresh lunch selection. I had the fajitas. The inside looks like the inside of a nice Casita and the decor is very authentic. I also appreciate the family Portrait upfront so that you know it is a proud, family owned business. I appreciate the service and the respectfulness of all of the staff. I will definitely come back.

Take out and everything was good but I would rather eat in for sure! I missed their soup but…read moredelicious

Their new location is absolutely beautiful!! The decorations inside are breathtaking. The staff is…read morevery attentive and kind! The food was absolutely delicious Coming again!

Tried out this restaurant for the first time for a Saturday breakfast. It's a larger restaurant…read morethan we thought, and the ambiance is fun: chalupa cards, etc. The servers are very friendly, the tortillas are divine, the food for the most part was very very good. Yes, as others have said, the service was slow, but we assumed it was because everything was being home-made in the kitchen. I often judge a restaurant by its morning coffee, and the coffee here is very good. I suppose my only complaint, and this is a small one: the refried beans that came with my huevos rancheros plate were runny & tasted like they came from a can. We will return--nice breakfast spot!

Solomente Espanol! Customer service was amazing! Got order of birra & fajita tacos. Super nice…read morerestaurant. Lovely owner took great care of me. I tipped 100%. Support local & small businesses.

Very solid taco joint. Was in town for a short trip and came here for lunch on Saturday. Wife got…read moreBirria tacos and I got the Tacos Tortuga. Birria was phenomenal, the broth was very good, and the salsas were spicy. Tortuga Tacos were insanely good. Highly recommend.

This is one of the absolute best in McAllen! I've been here for several office lunches and group…read moredinners. Ingredients always seem to be very fresh and cooked to order.

First time visiting this place and it was absolutely lovely. The tortilla soup was so good and the…read moreavocado chicken was just delicious. I ordered it on recommendation of my server and I am so glad I did. My server was such a nice guy and the rest of the wait staff was just as amazing. I spilled some salsa on my shirt and a lady server saw me in the restroom trying to scrub it off and offered to bring me a wet/hot towel. The ambiance is also beautiful; low lights and a beautiful interior. Will definitely be coming back!

I was in the area and due to the reviews and it being lunchtime I decided to try this place out. It…read moreis a mom and pop restaurant and when I arrived, no cars in the parking lot and I was the only customer. The ambiance was very simply decorated. There are no prices on the food board and I was quoted prices for different meats by the worker. I ordered a bean tostada, lengua taco and a soda. The food and service were good but the prices I was charged were different than what he told me when I made the order.

Keep driving. You'll find better beef elsewhere. We had tostada plate, torta de carne, y un…read moreplatillo de enchiladas. Our plates were ordered as take out. The beef was as if it had been reheated. The enchiladas were overly spicy! I wonder if they accidentally used the wrong salsa for the enchiladas. As for the establishment, it is quaint and offers plenty of indoor only seating. When we went, it was pretty busy. Hence the reviews posted by others.

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.

The food, the service, the hospitality was all perfection. Definitely going back. Found parking.read more

It gets packed very quickly, so you might want to go as soon as it opens! The food was very…read moredelicious. The sweet tea was very tasteful! And the ambiance feels like you're at your grandmas house having some breakfast and spending time with family.