Some of the most delicious fish tacos I've tasted in the remote town of McAllen in the Rio Grande Valley. The three types of salt on the table and the chipotle aioli were nice touches. Thanks to an attentive waiter and manager the water glass stayed full and I stayed entertained with perfect meal pacing. I will return when I'm in the area. I may even make time to visit their sister restaurant House Wine & Bistro. read more

Salt - Delicious fish tacos with tasting salts and chipotle aioli. - New American Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Food was tasty and flavorful- definitely worth the price. I tried duck and my boyfriend got filet but decided to switch the rest for mash potatoes. We got a sharing side of macaroni as well and we could not get enough! The only negative was that I found the inside to be cold and noisy but there was outside seating read more

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It's been given 5 stars simply because it deserves every single one of them. Pork Belly app was incredible followed by the Pork Chop (Compart Duroc from Minnesota, the Kobe of Pork Chops). Service and chef's table are badass. read more

Salt - Pork Chop Compart Duroc - New American Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Salt is a wonderful restaurant - casual classy - and exceptional food all around. We all shared and tasted each other's entree's: scallops, salads, pork, lamb, pasta, shrimp - all very fresh and tasty. Drinks and wine were very good. Our waiter was also very attentive and friendly. Knew all about the ingredients and cooking. This place will succeed no doubt. There are a few outside tables that are a nice option too. read more

Salt - Inside around 6:00pm on a Wednesday. It got busy as time went on into the evening with most tables filling up - New American Near Me - McAllen, Texas

First time dining at Salt was an exquisite experience! I ordered the hanger steak & my dinner date ordered the catch of the day. We also shared the mac & cheese as an appetizer & a baked alaska for dessert. Everything was par excellence!!! I'm extremely upset i've never been here before. The ambience is so relaxing. When eating here, i overheard this exact conversation.. waiter: you were here yesterday weren't you? guest: yes i was! i was here yesterday, i'm here today, and i will be here tomorrow night... you let the chef know their food is delightful!! True story. read more

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What a great restaurant. Great menu. Very creative drinks. Great atmosphere. I would eat here every day if I lived in the valley. The guys were here were to talk with and even better at explaining the dishes. Great place!! read more

Katie made sure we had everything we asked for she was sweet and we really enjoyed our visit to Salt because of her!!!

The duck was amazing, staff was so attentive and personable! The speciality cocktails were delicious!

Im giving 2.8 stars, to be clear. Margaritas were only thing that was good only during 1 of 2 times we went. We had the youngish shorter bartender girl, she made them perfectly. Everything else was sub par tbh. read more

I have dying here three times. The food is always excellent as is the service. It can be noisy at peak times.

The tempura vegetables were still crunchy and seasoned just right. Our second appetizer, the pork belly, is fantastic every time. The salty, juicy pork contrasts well with the jicama chutney. My order of rack of lamb was cooked just right and served with mole negro and a great risotto. The mole negro was not overpowering and made a great accompaniment to a cut that normally should not require any sauce. The Palomas were not too strong and garnished with a grapefruit wheel. The house cab went well with the lamb. My prickly pear sorbet was decent and did lack flavor. Overall, I rate my dinner experience a solid 9/10. read more

Finally a 5 star restaurant in McAllen, Thumbs-up for this place and its cuisine competes with any restaurant in NYC or LA, it's small but charming and Right In the heart of McAllen, you should try their wine recommendations (some times hard to find) , make reservations read more

Salt - Panoramic of SALT - New American Near Me - McAllen, Texas

10/10 experience. My husband made reservations here for dinner, since we arrived our lovely waitress helped us go over the menu and gave us her recommendations, which we ordered. The food was delicious and great quality. We had a few things to share and I don't think I tried anything that was just okay. Pleasant surprise! We will be back for sure, keep doing what you're doing :) read more

I enjoyed some French wine and scallops *delicious* for my birthday in November. The service was right on point friendly, attentive, and always a step ahead of my needs. The managers were involved and caring. read more

We were visiting from New Braunfels and were staying nearby. We decided we needed cocktails and started meandering around. We noticed Salt and stopped in. What a great choice. Drinks were excellent. Service was excellent. Although we didn't know we were hungry, the appetizers were excellent. Ended up meeting the owner and found him to be a great guy. Thanks for letting me talk you out of my new favorite bourbon/Roca Patron highball glass. We'll see ya'll next time. read more

They take advantage of the fact that there aren't many places serving this type of dishes. Meaning you get small portions for your buck. Had the scallops, tasted great but I left starving. They even charge you for table bread! Drinks are aight. Find just as good of food and way better drinks at El Divino. read more

My wife and I went there last night (Friday). I had the filet and she had the scallops. The food tasted excellent although you didn't get what was stated on the menu. For example, for my filet the menu stated: 8oz. TX Beef, Parsnip Puree, Asparagus, Yellow Squash, Wild Mushrooms What I got was an 8oz filet with mashed potatoes. I questioned the waiter and he said they didn't have any Asparagus that night. For my wife's scallops, the menu stated: Seared Scallop, Sunchoke Puree, Asparagus, Roasted Parsnips, Lemon Caviar She got seared scallops with cauliflower. They need to tell people when they don't have what is stated on the menu. The service was excellent. read more

incredibly well-cooked fine dining. Highly recommend for special occasion.

Salt is amazing, definitely a must try in mcallen. We shared a juicy 24oz Ny strip and the best Mac & cheese I've had. We loved everything! Great customer service. read more

Salt - Dragonfruit margarita, mac&cheese, half NY strip ..deliciousness! - New American Near Me - McAllen, Texas

pros: great tasting food, nice lighting, good location. cons: I could barely hear myself in there. Sounds bounce off the floor and walls creating a huge echo. You can imagine how it sounds with a full house. :/ read more

Amazing food and wine selection. I look forward to travelling to McAllen to eat here. LOVE IT! Tip: Sit at the Chef's table for free samples of cuisines as they are being prepared. read more

JR was a great waiter and very attentive to his tables. He recommended great appetizers, and the food was absolutely delicious. Expensive, but was worth every bite. A great place to go for special occasions, a date, or an enjoyable evening with family and friends. read more

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Very nice atmosphere and staff was great. Food was very very tasty and presentation was great.

Really good ambience, food and service!! A definite must in McAllen!!! Drinks and starters are great!!! But also leave space for dessert!!!

J.R was out waiter. He was very professional and personable. I felt somewhat underdressed after walking in to the spot, and they asked if we made reservations. We luckily made it for Happy Hour, which included some tasty cocktails. We ordered the chicken and potatoes along with siracha shrimp. This place has a limited menu and is somewhat pricey, but it's intentional. You're eating organic food and the servers are able to provide a detailed description of how the animals are raised, fed, prepped, seasoned and cooked. I'll revisit this spot when I'm back in the Valley read more

The decor and food are excellent at this small fine dining steak house here in McAllen. They have a chef's table if your so inclined, and they have an excellent bar service as well. The food is spot on with simple ingredients cook with flair. My only complaint is that they serve ice tea and water in small cocktail glasses. read more

Amazing atmosphere, food and cocktails! One of the best restaurants in McAllen! The appetizers are too die for! Any entree you order is outstanding, locally sourced and fresh! And you can't for get the desserts, it wouldn't be complete without it! read more

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This place is amazing. Staff is here to make sure you enjoy your visit. Chef is here to make sure you have an out of body experience. If you go to the valley, plan on going here. read more

Awesome food and ambiance. One if not the best restaurants to eat at in McAllen. The service was on point, and described the meals perfectly. read more

I absolutely love Salt and look forward to dining there when I am in town. The staff is incredibly friendly and greets you as soon as you walk through the door. I love that they are locally sourcing their menu and have a variety of options. I have tried the scallops, pork rib, and short rib and have not been disappointed. It is impossible to pick my favorite. I do highly recommend the baked Alaska if you have room for dessert! read more

Exquisite food, never disappointing. Great location and beautiful venue. Professional staff extremely knowledgeable about their menu and wines. read more

Great food and staff! Mr. Delgado is pure genius!!! My wife and I love the Delgado's and their community driven efforts!!!!!!

You can order a simple gin martini here and with mixology the rage these days, its simplicity was appreciated. We both ordered the same thing. The spinach salad was delicious, not overdressed and had texture. It was actually the best part of the meal. Had the pork shank and a side of fingerling potatoes. The pork shank could have been helped tremendously if it was served with a real sauce, osso bucco style, not a dipping one. It was dry, bland and cried out for moisture. Upon chewing the pan de campo, it became gum in my mouth. I ate two bites. The potatoes had no taste. The meringue on the baked Alaska is the best campfire marshmallow you ever ate and the pistaschio and apricot ice creams were quite tasty but the pastry shell was so dry and hard, I couldn't eat it. This dinner for two with two drinks a piece came to over $130.00, a bit much for what we actually ate. The service was fine. The ambiance nice even though the wooden chairs were not conducive to lingering. If you have a back problem, bring a pillow.. Would I go back? Maybe, but I would try something else on the menu. read more

This is THE best restaurant EVER in every single angle! #1 food - amazing to the detail & perfection and all the fish is very fresh. #2 service - incredible, Matt was my server and he gave me 2 excellent recommendations that I loved and he doesn't even know me, he even went to open the door when I left, and all the staff was so nice. #3 environment - such a cool vibe and great music and great decor. YOU MUST TRY AND YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE ! read more

Loved sitting at the chef's bar and watching them prepare amazing dishes. I didn't want to leave! They prepared everything from fresh veggies to raw tuna. Using different salts really brought intense flavors out of the food. The presentation of the food was spectacular! I would definitely go there again. read more

Salt - Current menu - New American Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Best meal I've ever had. Sit at the chefs bar if you get the chance. We ate so much I can't move but definitely worth it!!! Tried siracha shrimp, scallops,fried chicken with jalapeño mashed potatoes, spinach salad with rabbit bacon and pomegranate vinaigrette, bourbon pecan creme brûlée, chocolate tuxedo moose... can't say enough. House salt blend, poblano salt and smoked salt. Simply amazing!! read more

We came here for an early dinner with friends. The place is really nice and the excellent service starts as you walk to the door. Our server was super attentive and our every wants were met. I had the NY Strip and my wife had the Fillet. Both were excellent and there sides were superb. We have a new favorite steak restaurant in McAllen. read more

I don't eat out in McAllen all that often. There are a few restaurants that have a dish or two I really like and will go out for, but for the most part, I cook better than most restaurant fare. That said, I came here with high expectations. It's a nice place, with a very friendly staff, and better than average food/drinks for McAllen. However, it has a ways to go in the area of food/service to value, to rate five stars. (I recently spent a week in NY and had excellent food/value/service nearly every meal, and several meals were truly memorable, so my review is probably scewed by that as well.) Our party of nine started off with the cheese/meat board which was ok (I like the cheese/meat board at their sister restaurant, HouseWine, better). Everyone liked their cocktails. We ordered a variety and all were "very good". We then ordered each of the salads, and of those, the Heirloom tomato and the Burrata were "good". Their presentation was lovely. The others were just "ok". Next, we ordered a variety of entrees. The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were "good". The flank steak with squid pasta was "ok". The pork shank was "very good". The scallops were over-cooked, but not too bad, so it rated "ok". The swordfish was "very good". (They stressed the fact that this fish was "very fresh"; caught Tuesday and in their kitchen on Friday afternoon. To me, if it was caught in the morning and on the table that night, that's "very fresh"). The highly touted mac and cheese was "ok" (the smoked gouda was overpowering and the taste lingered for hours afterward and not in a good way). As for presentation, the swordfish won hands down. It was by far the prettiest plate. The flank steak with squid pasta was downright ugly. The service was attentive for the most part, but bringing out entrees up to 10 minutes apart was really unacceptable. Those who received their orders first tried to wait until everyone was served, but their food was getting cold waiting for the other orders to arrive. This is an area that should be addressed by the restaurant staff immediately. No one felt like ordering dessert (although they looked pretty), so we skipped that. Paying for the meal was a pleasant surprise. They offered to do one or individual checks, which was nice. That part of the evening went very smoothly and all checks were taken care of at the same time. Overall, this is a nice restaurant with a good staff and decent food. I appreciate their concept, but there wasn't a dish memorable enough for me to add it to a very short list of restaurants to re-visit. Although I'm not inclined to go back for dinner, I might go back for the cocktails, or try dinner at the chef's table. That looked interesting enough to pique my curiousity. read more

Visited Salt on 1/3/14 was not disappointed. Larry and Jessica have hit another home run with their new venture. The service was outstanding as one would expect and the ambience was perfect for the location. It is obvious the bulk if the investment went into the great looking kitchen and the tasty ingredients, as it should be. On this evening our party partook in various appetizers, main dishes and desserts. And of course wine. I loved the bacon wrapped sweet breads. If your into mollejas, these are some of the best you will ever have. They are crunchy, sweet, creamy and delicate all at the same time. A must have. The hamachi tostada was also a hit. Those two were the highlights of the appetizers. While the pork belly lettuce wraps and cheese plates were good, they were outshined by the first two. My main course was the crispy pork shank and it was an extraordinary representation of Chef Larry. The pork shank was huge and crispy on the outside as advertised. However, it's the tenderness and depth of flavor the chef was able to coax on the inside that amazed me. It all at once tasted like the best barbacoa, shredded pork and campfire dish I've ever tasted. It was served with mole verde and a habanero salsa that contributed to my experience. The pan de campo alongside brought back memories of huddling around a campfire watching my family make this wonderful, traditional south Texas staple. I highly recommend this dish. Next came desserts. I ordered the tobacco infused creme brûlée. While I didn't taste the tobacco, it tasted like a very good mocha creme brûlée that paired very well with the red wine I was drinking. One final note, just go visit Salt and let Larry and Jessica show you why they are the premiere culinary couple in the entire Valley. read more

I'm not sure why anyone would give this venue less than 5 stars! I've been here numerous times but tonight was just over the top! Not only was the food again phenomenal but the service was more than exceptional! My handsome date spilled his glass of wine and before it could hit the floor about 4 servers were there to catch and clean!! AND they replaced it at no cost! Amazing food! Amazing service! Simply fantastic! read more