This lovely restaurant is inside the Mercado District Food Hall. My friend ordered the Patty melt…read morewith waffle fries and an order of fried Brussels sprouts. Great flavor with excellent service

Just went there for lunch. They are located in the Mercado District. The fried chicken sandwich was…read moreso delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy and had just the right amount of heat. I don't usually like coleslaw but theirs was really tasty and complimented the sandwich well. I got a waffle fries as my side that needed a bit of seasoning but were pretty good. I also had to try their Bernie Mac and it was some of the best Mac and cheese I've had! Highly recommend. The Mercado district is pretty nice for grabbing a bite to eat with friends and then walking around to shop. The service was fast. They sent you a text once your food is ready. Great place and reasonably priced.

Amazing food and service and also has a really cool authentic vibe overall the best and also it was…read morerated the 2nd cleanest restaurant in McAllen.

It is a little hole in the wall type of place. The lady…read morecooking all of the food reminds me of my grandma, little old Mexican lady. It's simple but so damn good. Sad I don't live there to get breakfast burritos. My mom and her cousins go every Sunday like clockwork.

Do you want really good food but don't want to spend a lot of money?…read more Look no further. The chicken is smoked on premise and you can taste the wood flavor from it roasting on premise. This place is awesome!

Friendly staff, clean environment but the food was a no go for me…read more Decided to try the chicken and brisket meal that allows for two sides (Spanish rice and ranchero beans). Chicken was a bit dried out and the hand chopped brisket was not what I've come to learn and call Texas Brisket. Prices are in the mid range ($11-25) for a meal with a drink. Glad I tired it but it's a no go for me next time.

I LOVE Cracker Barrel, but I have come here at least once a month for the past few months and every…read moretime I'm disappointed. -I understand inflation, I feel it too. But what used to be a restaurant that you left feeling full, the prices are higher and the portions much smaller. You don't even get bread with all the breakfast dishes anymore and they nickel and dime you for everything. Including plain hash browns.....which have nothing in them compared to the premade casserole. -Another complaint I have is the online wait list. I always use the wait list, but this time something happened. I arrived and checked in online, as I always do. This isn't a new routine for me. I waited 25 minutes and still wasn't called so I took my two small children out of my car to check the waitlist. I was never on it. The gentleman at the front told me I had to physically come check in, even though the waitlist literally says you can click I'm here (which I did) OR in person, and that clicking I'm here does nothing until you check in with him. So I was then added to the list as a new patron and waited 45 more minutes for a seat. -The new country ham smells and tastes like feet. -the new steak is nasty, it has no flavor and they clearly buy the cheapest meat with tendons all over. Will never order again. I miss my steak and eggs. -once the waiters drop off your food, they're gone. It doesn't matter how many stars they have, they always ghost. This time I waited the entire time it took my husband to eat his food because I was trying to flag someone down for my missing food. I finally got the manager involved and ate my cold food. Left feeling dissatisfied. I don't know if they need more employees or better management.

We were looking for a place to grab breakfast with the family on New Year's Day and decided on…read moreCracker Barrel since we've had positive experiences here in the past. It felt like a safe, familiar choice for a holiday morning. When we arrived, we were told the wait would be about 30 minutes. To our surprise, we were called back closer to 10 minutes after signing in, which was a very welcome start. That said, once we were called, we ended up waiting a bit longer while our table was cleaned. Unfortunately, it wasn't fully ready when we were seated. There was still trash on the floor, which I nudged aside with my foot until someone eventually came by and picked it up. Our server came over fairly quickly to ask for drink orders, and we were promptly served coffee and water, which we appreciated. After that, things slowed down. It seemed clear the restaurant was short-staffed. Our waiter was visibly running around, and it took quite a while for our food order to be taken even though we were ready. When the food finally arrived, most of the plates were incomplete. I ordered the Country Boy Breakfast with three eggs, sirloin steak tips, a biscuit with gravy, and two breakfast sides. I chose grits and the fried sweet apples. What arrived initially was the eggs, steak tips, and grits. The biscuit and gravy didn't show up until another 15-20 minutes later. The eggs were cooked sunny-side up as requested, but the steak tips were unfortunately very overcooked and, in my opinion, over-seasoned. The grits were honestly pretty bad. On the bright side, the fried sweet apples were amazing and easily the highlight of my meal. Others in our party had similar issues. Some people received eggs but not their pancakes. One person in our group of five, who ordered only French toast and bacon, didn't receive any food at all until the rest of us finally got our missing pancakes and biscuits. We didn't want to start eating until everyone had something, and by the time everything arrived, much of the food was cold. We also asked multiple times for basic accompaniments like jelly for the biscuits and salsa for the eggs and steak tips. These took a long time to arrive and required several reminders. I could sense our waiter's frustration, which I genuinely understand given the circumstances, but we were equally frustrated and disappointed with the service. Overall, the food was mid. The steak was very bad, the grits were disappointing, while the pancakes and biscuits seemed to be solid for everyone else. The eggs were fine, and the apples really stood out in a good way. I'd recommend sticking to the basics here. The prices were reasonable, but the service issues took away significantly from the experience. With better staffing, this location could likely do much better. As it stands, I can't give it more than 3 stars for average food and poor service, and even that feels a bit generous, offered in the spirit of starting the new year with positive vibes.

DELIVERY DRIVERS AVOID THIS PLACE!!! Show up and and they…read morewill waste your time making you wait around before telling you: "We sent our own driver out to deliver this order." Supervisor claims they don't know how this happens. And they don't really care. Will never eat here again either. Don't care how good they are. Pathetic

I have been to McAllen TX ... and have even eaten there (2 of 2)…read more I saw that many reviewers are awarding Cowboy Chicken 5 stars. I was going to go with 4 stars, but then thought about it ... they did everything right. I happened to be in this general area, while visiting the famous main branch of the McAllen Public Library, which holds the record for being the largest library on one level in either the U.S., North America, or the world. Dinnertime was approaching and a barbecue place sounded just like what I needed. Cowboy Chicken is in a strip mall close enough to the library. Parking is easy and, once inside, you go through a short line to order what you want to eat, with some people eating in and others taking out. I do like to eat this regional barbeque food on occasion, and it's something I do at least once every time I'm in the Houston metro area. I always go for the 2 item combination platter. However, in the Houston area, I don't seem to land on places that offer both brisket and boneless chicken. So, in Houston, I get brisket and turkey ... and I'm still a happy camper. At this Cowboy Chicken, I asked if I could get chicken as one of the 2 meats and if it could be (a) boneless piece(s). The young lady helping me said that I could and was very helpful. I took my tray to the simple but airy eating area and started to dig in. Everything, including the sides, was delicious. The chicken and the brisket were very much to my liking. I'm not being a big baby by always asking for boneless stuff, but who wants to mess with bones and scales when eating outside of their home or at a backyard event? I wanted to add that the portion size was satisfying and that the pricing was appropriate. This "main" Cowboy Chicken has a lot of good things going for it - the food, the service, the portions, the value, and, above all, what I perceived to be a strong focus on the customer. So there you have it. If visiting the impressive main branch of the McAllen Public Library and get hungry, you might stop by Cowboy Chicken for a meal. How does that sound for a field trip?

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Soy cliente asiduo de la costa pero hoy estuvieron de lo peor…read more1.- Pedí un plato que siempre ordeno, y la mesera me dijo que ahí no lo ofrecían, lo cual era incorrecto 2.- la máquina de sodas no funcionaba (lo cual lo comprendo) pero de jodido regálanos agua!!! 3.- nos trajeron la comida (otro mesero) y no nos dieron cubiertos ni de plástico 4.- se los pedimos a otro mesero y contestó: ahorita le digo a tu mesera 5.- cuando nos trajeron unos tenedores la comida ya estaba fría .... Y mi mujer ENCABRONADA Y diciéndome: cómo me voy a pasar la comida sin nada que tomar 6.- nos trajeron los refrescos y eran puro jarabe (horribles) 7.- pedí hablar con el Gerente y no vino, cuando lo vi pasar llegó en chinga dijo Sorry y se fue... Y mi mujer MÁS enojada y ya sin tiempo para comer .... Llegamos de buenas y salimos de malas Aplica al Restaurante de Mission solamente McAllen y San Juan Nunca me han fallado

Our special evening was 110% . Made reservations last…read moreminute. Mr. D TOOK EXCELLENT care the minute we came thur the doors. Waitress was prefect. Food. Ambiance. Service was memorable. We will return. Strongly recommend. Congratulations Salt on well deserved 5 star review.

Everything was fantastic. One of the best steak cuts ever. Tomahawk The wife and I celebrated our…read moreanniversary

I stopped in here after spotting it driving down 10th St in McAllen. When I stopped in the bar…read moreseating was full of boisterous customers who seemed to know each other. The server came to me quickly to see what I wanted to order to drink. They have a good selection of taps. I see they also have specials everyday. Looks like they have live music often also. I ordered the nachos with steak and they were sooo good! I would like to cone by again sometime! Stop in and support local!!!

best Tomack steak I have ever had for a reasonable price it definitely better than the other over…read morepriced steak houses! Highly recommend 10/10. Loved the staff and the clientely! Lisa is one of the best!

Excellent food and great ambience. Service was top rate and a great evening was had bu all.read more

We walk in and immediately get hit with a disgusting dirty ash tag smell. Let the hostess know and…read moreshe's unconcerned. Tried to seat us in an area where it still smells. We asked to move further from the smell. Service was fine. Shrimp in entree were NOT cleaned and deveined. I hadn't been here since it opened and I won't be returning. Absolutely disgusting experience.

food, service, ambiance is just perfect. Staff is very attentive and nice. my family and i always…read morecome here for lunch or dinner. sometimes for a few drinks with friends or co-workers. Best Pain killers!!

Cheddar's will always be that restaurant I take my friends and family to. It's such a great…read moresit-down spot because the food is consistently delicious, the portion sizes are huge, and the prices are a great value. And let's talk about the sweet croissants they bring out for free when you first sit down... SO good. I recommend Cheddar's to everyone especially if you're coming with a big party, meeting up with friends, or celebrating a special day. It's a casual dinner that won't disappoint.