This was a great date night location! The lounge was very beautifully decorated from the red carpet…read moreentrance to the seating at the bar. A James Bond kind of theme, dark, mysterious and sexy. We made reservations and received a call for confirmation. As we sat at the bar, we were served by the bartender, Diamond who was helpful, attentive and willing to answer questions. The three different martinis on Happy Hour menu were excellent, especially the espresso and dirty martini. The empanadas were filled with great flavors of chicken and cheese. The Bond fries we recommend, fries topped with caramelized onions, animal dressing and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. The spiced mixed nuts, were okay. The charcuterie board was filled with 4 different meats, 4 different cheeses, olives, tomatoes and toast. If any constructive criticism, I would put a few crackers on the board, however it was a great treat! We will be back. Things to be aware, you need a reservation and there is a dress code.

Drinks and ambiance are amazing, cost of drinks are like Vegas prices which is wild since this is…read morethe valley, but it is a really nice upscale, romantic and chill place to go. You do have to have reservations so don't just walk up they will not allow you in just with anyone, which is good because it keeps the downtown kids out, older, more mature and professional adults! Nice place!! Great for a girls night out as well!!

My husband and I visited for the $20/person all-you-can-eat taco special. The process was clear: we…read morewere given a dedicated AYCE menu and could order two tacos per round. Service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and took time to explain how the AYCE worked, which we appreciated. The restaurant is spacious with a comfortable atmosphere. We enjoyed being able to sample multiple varieties and would absolutely return to explore more of the menu.

Excellent food and atmosphere!! All you can eat is worth every penny. Friendly staff and a shout…read moreout to 'Marcelo' who suggested what to try from the menu and everything he suggested was great!! Highly recommend this place .. Will definitely go again :)

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.

This is the spot to come chill and have great night/day with your friends My friends and I came on…read morea Sunday and it was amazing. Great atmosphere and the music was great too a mix of everything. Customer service was good over all. To begin with this place is pretty big its more of outdoor place, but they do have 2 little indoor rooms which is pretty cute. Which they have a table and some chairs. The Bar is in the middle of the place surround by several food trucks and tables and high tables also. Totally different from any place in Downtown night life. The food and drinks are a little exorbitant but its kind of worth it. Not gonna lie the food is delicious , though the only thing I've tasted are the Gorditas de pollo. Moreover they also have games which my friends and I played. One is Bag Toss and Jenga those are the only games we saw maybe they had other ones inside the indoor rooms. we'll have to go again to check. Furthermore if y'all are looking for a great time and chill place come try this place out its worth y'alls time.

Open for outside drinks and there is a taco truck with a variety of tacos which are very delicious…read moreand affordable. The drinks are a bit weak but the ambiance is upbeat and fun. The music is just at the perfect volume to carry out conversations with your partners.

Had a great lunch at Palominos. The Sinaloense dishes were delicious. I tried the Tacos Minini and…read morethe Pechuga Doña Sofía, and both were super flavorful and cooked perfectly. You can really tell they put care into their food. Shoutout to Antonio M, who took awesome care of us. Super attentive and had great recommendations!

Stopped in for a work dinner and service and food was excellent. They have a large par with many…read moreselections that occasionally we unavailable due to large parties. For an appetizer the guacamole con Ribeye was excellent with fresh tortillas. For dinner I had the filet which was served over potatoes and finally the lotus cheesecake.

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.

I took my Mom (who only eats meat), here. She had seen it on the news…read more I had a veggie omelette. She had street tacos. Both were amazing. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. As a Vegan, I was wholeheartedly impressed and will return.

A MUST try! When I came I didn't realize it was all vegan but it did not disappoint. The food was…read moreastonishing! The flavors of everything mixed so well together. Didn't leave a single sip or food on the plate. Left feeling full but not heavy. The service could have been a little more attentive or engaging but the vibe was cute! I'm just amazed at all the fresh flavors they were able to capture and the authenticity of it all!

I dare to say that this restaurant is the best in all the Valley (956) it has a fully unlimited…read moremenu a-lot of Japanese beer to choose from. If you ever come to McAllen it's a must try! The best thing is that this restaurant is unlimited food but made to order so it's fresh!!!! And very economical I will definitely be coming back!

Zen Asian Bistro has all you can eat sushi for lunch and dinner for a great price and they have a…read moreregular order menu too. We love to go get the all you can eat!! You can eat anything on the menu and they make it fresh to order. You can even sit up near the chef's and watch if you want too. My kids love to go an sit and watch them make our food. And they are teenagers so they can REALLY eat. Yes, its all you can eat and they really put this to the test. lol Last time I went, my son got the all you can eat lunch, it was $15. He ordered 4 orders of crab puffs, an order of general chows chicken, 2 orders of shrimp noodles, and about 7 full sushi rolls.... he ate it all. So crazy I know. But yeah.... And the food is really good!!! https://www.facebook.com/myzenasianbistro