Birdie Bistro is one of my favorite hidden gems in the valley…read more They have the cutest space, and I absolutely adore the décor. The food is always delicious, and was one of my go-to spots when I want to introduce friends to something a little different. I especially loved dining on the patio when I bring my dog along. The atmosphere is welcoming, relaxing, and perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors. What kept me coming back, though, is the staff. They are incredibly kind and always make me feel welcome. It's such a nice feeling to be greeted warmly and recognized as a returning guest. I've even celebrated my birthday here, which says a lot about how much I enjoy this place. As a bonus, there's a vintage thrift shop upstairs that I always love browsing before or after my meal. It adds even more charm to the experience and makes every visit feel a little special. I highly recommend the pasta, it's absolutely delicious! If you're looking for a charming local spot with great food, friendly service, and a unique atmosphere, Birdie Bistro is definitely worth a visit.

Arrived at 2:05 and since I was solo I didn't have anyone attend to me for over 20 mins. Couples…read moreshowed up after and they were promptly attended. Worst experience ever especially for solo dining. Left hangry and embarrassed.

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!

Great food and attentive staff. DJ was awesome!! We had a great time. Everything was homemade and…read moremade with care.

We visit the Valley every two or three years and always look forward to eating here. Always a…read morelittle pricey but worth it. And we'll be back again, I'm sure, but tonight was not a good night. Would rate tonight two stars based on value for price, but bumping up a star based on past experiences. We arrived, with reservations, to a half-empty restaurant. We (my wife and I) were first seated in a tight spot between a very large party and a wall, with a narrow aisle for the server to pass through separating us. After being seated, we realized this spot was not for us and asked to be reseated. Good thing, too, since moments later a player arrived to play corny Christmas tunes at a piano *immediately * adjacent (less than 3 feet away) to our original table. Nobody had asked us if we minded giving up our night's conversation in favor of the piano. I'm sure some folks would've loved it, but you need to ask before sitting people that close to the music. Anyway, glad we moved. If all else had gone well, I wouldn't be bothering with this review. But. The timing was terrible: we ordered cocktails before dinner. When they arrived, our waiter took our order - and within two minutes appeared with our soup and salad. My cream of cauliflower soup was great, but did not mix with my drink. What ever happened to enjoying a drink *before* dinner? My subsequent caesar salad was as good as any I've had, but when dinner arrived my wife's steak and baked potato were barely above room temperature. She also mentioned that her filet was incredibly dry. My New York strip was tasty, though. Oh, but the wine: we each ordered glasses of red, but both were *ice* cold. Like really really cold. So we slogged through the meal, but as you might imagine we were ready pretty soon to write it off as an off night and move on. So we placed our utensils on our plates, pushed our plates a tiny bit away, and sat back a bit so the server could see we were finished. Which he might have, if on any of the six subsequent times that he passed near our table he had bothered to even glance at us. Finally, we had to get another server to request that our server bring our check. So he finally shows up asking what we need, not bringing the check as we requested of his colleague. I again asked for the check mentioned to him that as a server it is useful to look around at your tables whenever you pass through the room. He did not apologize. Look, this is usually a great place. I'm sure we'll be back on some future visit to McAllen. Tonight, though, not so much. I hope the management is paying attention to this and that this was truly just a rare off-night and not a sign of declining service. At this price, you need to do better.

I don't come here often. When we do, we know to expect a large check at the end. However, we've…read morenever left disappointed. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. The tables were somewhat cramped together. I came with a large group of friends. Our server was very attentive. He made sure I was content with my special unique cocktail order. I especially loved the pianist music softly playing in the background. Our food was great.

I eat here almost every time I visit Harlingen. This time I decided to try the chicken and beef…read morefajitas because hello! New year, new Me! There was so much food piled onto the steaming hot grill placed in front of me I had to take a moment to process it all. The meat was so tender and so well seasoned. Oh how I wished for a bigger stomach that night. I ended up taking half of it home and even the leftovers were delicious! Of course one of my favorite sides is the charro beans so I was a happy lady no matter how you split the bill. Ramses has great drinks, great food and great service. I will continue to visit when I'm in Harlingen.

A beautifully and elegantly decorated restaurant. When we first entered, we thought we were under…read moredressed; though we were welcomed by friendly waitresses. We were made comfortable and relaxed. The waitress was very polite, patient and helpful in ordering. We tried some drinks on the Happy Hour menu, fantastic and beautiful drinks. We were served chips and a warmed salsa and then charro beans which came with the plates we ordered. The food was delicious and the quality & quantity was on point for the price. We will definitely consider stopping by every time we are in Harlingen!

Alex was super nice to us! She's the best server here, ask for her! Food was so good and so were…read moreour drinks, definitely coming back soon! Great location also

I kinda stumbled on this place and couldn't ignore the allure of 100 beers on tap! This place has a…read moreton of taps! It may actually be 100! The menu consists of a selection of pizzas, nachos, sandwiches, burgers, basic gastro pub food. The staff are all very friendly. The place is big inside with lots of seating and can be loud. Theres an outdoor patio as well which can be nice on cool evenings.

The food is AMAZING. The service is AMAZING. The ambience is AMAZING. I may have never been to a…read morebetter place.

Great atmosphere for large groups. Great service. Food was excellent. Good pricing for what you get…read moreand they are very accommodating for parties or engagements.

Hidden gem in South Texas, very surprised how nice this place was and their selection of cocktails…read more Will definitely visit again when in town. I had a panini and some house Cabernet. The wine was good so maybe I will try some others next time. The location is nice and spacious. I sat outside to enjoy the sun and they had a a lot of seating available. The service was good since there was only a a couple of other groups there at the time. If the weather is nice, I definitely recommend going to enjoy a drink outside to relax.

If one wanted to locate a wine establishment with various foods, then this place fits that bill…read more Reasonable priced charcuterie tray. Service top of the line, correct wine glasses for a fine White and excellent Merlot. A relaxing atmosphere to relax in.

This place is amazing! The art and decor is great with good food and great service. It's…read moredifferent and I love it compared to other local venues. Coming from Seattle to relocating to Weslaco, I'm glad I found this place as it reminds me of home. It's eccentric and if you like good food and music then this is the place for you! Great for any day of the week not just the weekend. Great place to hang out. Their butter garlic salmon and meatballs is to die for!

Love this place!! Went last night with friends. It is a quirky place with lots of interesting art…read more The bartender, Chrystal, is fantastic. Very helpful with selections. The food is fantastic. We shared the mushrooms and ahi dishes and they exceeded our expectations. Won't be sharing next time! We went in at six. They don't start serving food until 6 or seven, so had a few beers first. This place is very busy after 10. VERY busy. But only 5 or 6 people when we went in, which is perfect for retirees. Doesn't open until 6 now. But check hours before going. Great selection of craft beers and ciders on tap. The Moscato was also excellent.