It was a great place for lunch while in the Edinburg area! It was very chill during the day but I'm…read moresure the place is more lively in the evening. We had plenty of space for ourselves. The aesthetic was a mix of rustic and glam. I love to judge places by how nice their restrooms are too and the picture I have of it below gives the vibes an A+ :) Their menu had a lot of options depending on your preference, from basic bar food to nicer entrees! They had lots of healthy options and I opted for the Chicken Monterrey which was delicious and light! The chicken was juicy and the string beans on the side were salted perfectly too. The service was friendly and accommodating. It never felt too slow or felt like they were rushing us out. I'd definitely come back!

The pork ribs smelled terrible and the steak was dry and horrible. Not worth the money.read more

My best friend and I had dinner here and we loved it. The wait staff was very attentive and…read morefriendly and the vibe was fun and the music was good. Very clean place as well. We ordered the cured salmon as an appetizer which was good but personally I think it would be WAY better with tuna. Haha We also ordered the mussels which we loved and asked for a side of toasted bread to dip in the sauce (chef's kiss). Then we shared the double pork chops... these we're definitely our favorite. Our waitress also shared with us that they have brunch, so we will for sure be coming back to taste more of their menu!

Castle hills looked like a great new place to try and has a Michelin star chef behind this, so my…read morewife and I went for the first time last week. First impression we great. The menu had all the makings of a great restaurant and everything sounded delicious. The atmosphere looks nice and loved the "no mames way" bar. Unfortunately first impressions can be deceiving. I got a their 6 course tasting with wine pairings and my wife got a charcuterie board and a rib eye. The charcuterie board was less than adaquate. We got the small board. It had a good amount of blue cheese and a small wedge of a spicy cheese that I'm pretty sure is Colby jack. It was a bit strange the cheeses weren't cut or sliced and fairly cold. So with only a butter knife it was difficult to eat unless you just bite the cheese wedge. There was also just two small round slices of prosciutto a few grapes and some honey. This was not a great start. Then I got my first course. It was a ceviche (chef amuse) and bread. Complete 180. The ceviche was light and fresh, not super lime forward. The bread omg this bread and the herb butter was probably our favorite thing we had. I wish the board had this bread because we just disregarded the carbs on the board in favor do the bread. Second course was a brioche bun with pulled pork and onions on top. It looked great but it was far from good. Brioche is supposed to be soft and fluffy, though this one was hard and dry. The texture was like a corn bread. The pulled pork flavor was flat and the texture was like it was ran through a blender for too long. It was like baby food with a slight pulled pork flavor. This was just terrible all around. Next was the scallops, damn these were amazing scallops. Perfectly cooked, not rubbery. The sauce complimented it so well. I wish this course was bigger because I loved those two little scallops. There was what I think is a piece of prosciutto that looked nice but was burnt to a crisp, like bacon that you forgot about and it crumbles at a touch. Then my wife got her steak and I got a "pork steak" the steak, while a bit overcooked (we ordered med rare) was still very tender and season great. There was a strong and delicious rosemary flavor to it. The giant slice of tomato and head of galic on top was very strange though. The pork though... was a block of dry flavorless meat. This was so overcooked, there was zero juice and I don't know if they thought the sauce would make up for a lack of seasoning, because it surely did not. It was just two small strips and I couldn't finish even one. Lastly was the pre dessert and dessert. The predessert was a sorbet with a couple wafers in it. The sorbet was delicious, not too sweet, and the wafers complimented it well. The last dessert was a chocolate soufle. The presentation was great, but again, that was the only good thing about it. The soufle was still VERY raw. It was like a bowl of uncooked eggs with a couple bits of bread. Soufle should be soft and gooey in the middle but this was the majority of it. The only solid part was the top. They put ice cream and WAY too much chocolate on it so even if it was fully cooked all I could taste as chocolate sauce. So of the 6 courses 3 were good but the other 3 were terrible. The wine pairing were well done, though the white wine I got probably needed more aeration and less bits of cork. The service... was a huge miss too. With a multi course meal and at any fine dining, you usually get more info from your server. Like they'll tell you about what's in the food, what they do or what makes it fine (ie their pork versus just grilled pork). Or maybe why they choose that dish, did they have a connection to it, did they adapt it from somewhere, you know something more than just here's the next course, bye. This was especially obvious with the soufle. They have some table service for it but there was never any mention of said table service so when they went in with a spoon to break the soufflé, I thought they were handing it to me. This isn't something that is the wait staffs fault personally, that's definitely a training and management issue. There is no expectation of giving an experience. That's fine for a regular restaurant, but when you brag about a Michelin star chef and their tags are "classy" and you have the chefs Netflix episode played on loop... something is awry. Then you look closer and that's about on par with everything here. It's a lot of LOOKING nice, not authentically nice. There faux brick panels everywhere, there's bottles filled with water as decor, there's cheap dirty grill on the patio. It's a lot like what I got with their food. It's all looks great, presentation is awesome, but it didn't have what counts most, taste. I included our receipt for you to see everything we ordered. We spent a total of $186 before taxes and tip. Also wtf 4% admin fee?

I had the crispy pork belly served in orange marmalade with whole wheat tortillas and Im here to…read moresay it was delicious! I am trying to have some great mexican food while in McAllen, and the Bodega didnt have alot of Mexican food on the menu, so I enjoyed this dish and then moved on. Awesome place, great service, highly recommended!

I saw this place from across the road a few times and it caught my eye. I stopped in finally and…read morechecked it out. The place is very big inside and has a rustic feel to the decor. The bartenders waiting on me were very attentive and friendly. I ordered the fish tacos plate, the food was great! I definitely recommend this spot, support local!

Food is ok nothing special, same for drinks, good but nothing special. There was on one occasion…read morewe arrived at 920 and our food came out cold. I understand that the restaurant closes early but if we arrive before closing our food should be hot. Especially if it is a hot dish. Also, get there early if you want a booth because they won't sit you there past a certain ttime. Either your restaurant is open and all seating is available or close for the day. The staff and management need to understand that your salary is based on the client, if you want to go home early then close earlier.

We were in town on business and on a friends recommendation we had dinner at El Divino. The…read moreatmosphere is gorgeous and set the tone for an incredible dinner. Silver was our server and he was outstanding! The wine he recommended was excellent. We had the lobster roll and fish tacos as an appetizer and they were both delicious. Two of us had the Chilean Sea Bass and I cannot say enough good things about it. It was the best I've ever had. My husband and his friend both had the Bugsy Burger which was also outstanding. I cannot recommend this place more and next time we're in town we will definitely come back.

I was eating alone & luckily got to sit at the chef's table! What a great place to watch the cooks…read morecreate these amazing dishes. Service was amazing! I ordered poblano corn chowder which was amazing! The fried chicken was okay but probably should have ordered beef or fish. I love this place & would go back just for the dessert!!

the lavender drink is so good. The restaurant , and vibes are so nice and make you feel like you…read moreare having an elevated experience. I love coming here for good luck, before a major test especially, because I feel a good meal and good experience are the best way to excel. I love the food they have and one of the first restaurants I ate at in Mcallen when I moved that made me excited to eat out in the RGV.

This is located in the Mercado! It's a cute little spot with plenty of parking and seating! Plus…read morethere's a ton of shopping around as well. I wouldn't recommend the chorizo hush puppies. To me they were a little on the bland side not what I was expecting. A little too hard for my taste I didn't finish them. However the mac n cheese and antelope burger were both amazing! I would def go back for both of them! I know there are more items on the menu but these two are really good! If you are in the area I def recommend stopping by, their service is good and the food is great.

Adam did it again. His burger making skills are unquestionably top notch. Stopped by to try the…read moreAntler Burger again but saw that a beef cheeseburger was on the chalkboard this day. Even though it said cheeseburger special, bacon cheese special would have been more correct. Burger came with lots of cheese. American, fontina and blue cheese crumbles. It had thick cut crispy bacon. Spicy Mayo and grilled onions. The burger was amazing!! On par with the quality of the Antler Burger. It was seasoned perfectly. The patty was juicy, crispy on the edges and well seasoned. The cheese was melty and oozed out of the burger creating your own cheese fries. The fries by the way were significantly improved over the bland ones I had previously. This time they were seasoned with a few spices and given and extra coating to make them super crispy. Much better. Again, I can't reiterate how good the burgers at Sendero are. The other items on the menu sound so good and I would love to try them but when a burger is this good. You get the burger.

I've asked the question before, but it bears repeating: "Is it even possible to get 'bad' barbecue…read morein the state of Texas?" Every time I'm back in the Lone Star state, I need to get my fix of 'cue since there is some essence that gets lost when the art of "slow and low smoking" of meats leaves the Southwest and migrates East and North of the Mississippi River. And for sure, it's difficult if not damn near impossible to find decent barbecue in the DC area. For an establishment that has been in business for over 15 years (since 2009), 492 BBQ has a criminally low review count. So allow me to add my ringing endorsement for some of the best 'cue you can find in the Rio Grande Valley. 492 is a not a fancy restaurant with tile flooring and multiple dining areas which have various seating configurations. But the place is clean and well lit, which is always appreciated. I was warmly greeted by the hostess and shown to a table, where my friendly server Christina suggested the three meat platter. Any good TX 'cue joint is judged on by one cut of meat and that is of course, brisket. The brisket at 492 is superior! There is a thick bark resulting from hours of slow cooking over mesquite wood coals. And you won't need any of the slightly sweet sauce on the table, since any good brisket can stand on it's own with just salt, pepper, and smoke. The ribs were also tasty, although I slightly preferred the pork vs. the beef short rib cut. Both the pork and beef ribs were "fall of the bone" tender, but perhaps I just like the texture and taste from the fattier pork. Both versions were still darn good. Sides were delicious...of course. The Mac and cheese was made in-house and from scratch ingredients. It was creamy, well seasoned, and didn't have that artificial taste or weird fluorescent color from box mixes. I'm glad I went with Christina's recommendation and tried the rice/beans combo. I've not sampled something like this, but the slow cooked pinto beans were added atop fluffy rice to make an almost "stew like" dish with pieces of meat mixed in. Really good! Service was attentive throughout the meal with water glasses being filled when empty, and take home boxes offered since there was waay too much food to be consumed at one sitting. My 3 meat sampler, with just water and no dessert, came to about $28 with tax and tip. A bargain really since I had the other half of the meal for lunch the next day.

I ordered to go. I ordered the baked potato with sliced brisket. It was a very large potato that I…read moredidn't get to finish. I was satisfied with the order. The service did take like 15 minutes on the wait. The place looks clean. Ambient is casual

Uriel was great! Always seemed to come to our table just when we needed something. We enjoyed our…read moretime and the food was delicious. First time having pizza, and it was very good, along with our appetizers and drinks.

This place is just down the street from my hotel and I have been meaning to try it. I walked in and…read morethis is a very nice place. They have a beautiful bar and a big open outdoor seating courtyard. There menu has mexican food staples but also pizza and calzones! I got the enchiladas. I wish my girlfriend was with me to enjoy this place together. Definitely recommend!

Food took forever to come out, ordered a beer took almost an hour for it to come…read more There was a screw in my cousins burger, manager said it would be comped and they still tried to charge. People were missing items and were still being charged. Place used to be great but has really took a dip Very disappointed in the service

This place is a great place for either brunch, dinner or Happy Hour! I highly recommend the fried…read morepickles or stuffed jalapeños, they are stuffed with chorizo and cheese and nicely breaded with flavor. For brunch you can't go wrong with chicken and waffles, Santa Fe Chicken, Loaded Breakfast sandwich or a side of pancakes or waffles. For regular meals I highly recommend one of the burgers. The only one I would not recommend is "Mr. Freshmen" a fish sandwich. And you can't go wrong with a "Chang Tang". The service is good, but some wait service staff are better than others. The ambiance is like a usual bar and grill with plenty of tv and outdoor seating. A great place to relax outside or inside.

The food was phenomenal! The Joey Bishop's Pasta was creamy and delicious! Staff were amazingly…read morekind. The food may have taken a bit to come, but it was worth it! If you're someone that's looking for a chill pub, this is the place. I highly recommend this!

Walked in with no acknowledgment. Bartender was on her phone. Finally ordered a beer and some okay…read morefood Wish the service was better, would be a cool spot!