Taco Ole - Mission

The food is NOTHING to write home about and it is OVERLY PRICED for the miniscule portions that are…read moregiven. People don't mind paying for food, but seriously make it worth the price you charge. The sourdough bread they serve is NOT sourdough - AWFUL. The fajitas are okay, but again, the portion is ridiculously SMALL. The chips are SOGGY, even after asking for more and mentioning the problem, we got more of the same. The ONLY THING that was good, was the lemonade. The wait for everything is LONG. The wait would have been okay IF the food would have been worth the wait, but sadly, IT WAS NOT. I have to give a star in order to leave a review and this is the ONLY reason it gets 1 star. -UNDERWHELMING-

Outstanding service, they seated us 30 minutes before closing without a problem and assured us we…read moredidn't have to rush. Food was out in minutes. Brisket & BBQ sauce was delicious. My partner and I each ordered "Plate 2" (a meat with 2 sides) and it was more than enough food, had to take some to go. Lovely restaurant, with timeless ambiance, it just seems like everyone love their job here.

20 oz. Ice Tea & Arnold Palmer

Plate 2 Brisket with onion ring & potato salad side

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Sweet tea and lemonade.

The Smoke Ring Tex-Mex BBQ

4.3(12 reviews)

2.5 mi

A BBQ joint with a variety of options that is definitely worth trying. The place is always clean…read moreand the staff are friendly.

This was my third visit to this BBQ joint we discovered earlier in 2025. I've eaten their brisket…read morepreviously and it is outstanding. It's the best I've eaten here in the RGV and coming in a close second to City Market in Luling, TX. It's that good! This visit I decided to try their Three Brisket Combo meal. It comes with three brisket tacos (corn or flour tortillas) loaded with brisket, a couple grilled jalapeño slices, grilled onions and some cilantro. They didn't need salsa but a squeeze of lime might've been helpful. The side I chose was their house made coleslaw which was pretty tasty. I ordered their green beans with onion and bacon but a few minutes after ordering a fellow came out to tell me they were out of the beans so I settled for the slaw. I also ordered an order of their house cut, tallow fried french fries. Man, were they GOOD! As in THE BEST FRIES I'VE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE GOOD!!! They are worth the visit all by themselves. The combo meal comes with a bottomless drink as well. The wife and I split the Combo meal, added the fries and a small side of potato salad that she wanted. We each ate one taco and about half of the sides. So we had a leftover taco, some fries and half our sides for the next day. All for like $21. The combo meal is $13.99 which is a pretty good deal in itself. The fries were like $6 and well worth the price. We will definitely be back. I would also highly recommend their 50/50 Rice and Beans topped with Brisket Bowl. That provided two meals for me when I ordered it previously. You can't go wrong at this little joint.

The friendly customer service.

If it's Wednesday you got to try the weekday special the brisket burger! It was amazing. 10/10

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The Drunken Chicken

4.6(35 reviews)

1.4 mi

Amazing food, chicken was so delicious! Staff was really nice and quick too…read more 1/4 chicken in pic with rice and green been/corn.

My husband ordered the Chicken Borracho, he said he loved the chicken for it being our first time…read morehere. His critique is that it could use a bit more seasoning. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the pork was very soft, what I appreciate is that it isn't drowned in BBQ sauce. So you get to sauce it to your liking. They were very kind when we mentioned it was our first time and gave us a few suggestions. If you want a calm nice lunch date. Come on a Sunday, it's calm and relaxing. You get to watch some western tv and listen to some good ol' music! I'll definitely come back again and try something new

Busy late lunch crowd.

Pulled Pork

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Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse

4.2(13 reviews)

2.3 mi

This was my very first visit to this restaurant. I'd heard mixed reviews but decided to give it a…read moreshot. As someone who loves BBQ and has tried many places like Lone Star, Ace's, Reyna's, and even HEB, I was curious to see how this one compared. Unfortunately, it ended up being a huge disappointment--especially when it came to the sides, which were the worst I've ever had. What We Ordered: I ordered the Chicken Fajita plate, which comes with two sides (though I'm not sure if I paid extra for the drink). I chose macaroni and potato salad as my sides and even added an extra side of mashed potatoes to try more options. My fiancé ordered ribs with the same sides. Our total came out to about $38, which is pricey for two people. Service and Presentation: The food arrived less than five minutes after we sat down--red flag number one. At a sit-down restaurant, I expect fresh, hot food, not something prepared long before and left sitting around. To make matters worse, we were literally the only people in the restaurant, yet the food was served cold. The portion sizes were underwhelming for the price. The chicken was hard, old, and cold to the touch, although the flavor was decent. The tortillas were hot but hard as a rock, and the pico de gallo was served in a tiny condiment container. I didn't even bother trying it. The Sides: The mashed potatoes were runny and flavorless, as if they were overmixed. However, the gravy was a saving grace with its pieces of green peppers and onions, giving it a homestyle touch. The potato salad was sweet and gritty, likely from a bulk wholesale tub like the kind sold at HEB, and it was far from appetizing. The macaroni and cheese was the biggest offense. It came cold in a Styrofoam cup (as did all the sides), and I couldn't get past the weird, sour taste. It wasn't a sharp cheddar richness--it was sour, like someone added lemon to it. Oddly, my fiancé's macaroni didn't have the same sourness, but it was still bland and unappetizing. It's safe to say my 10-year old brother couldn't have messed up a microwave kraft cup more than they did with their "in house" recipe. I will give credit where it's due. The tea, the variety of sauces, the ribs, and the overall cleanliness of the dining area were all decent. Final Thoughts: In my short 25 years, I've never had such an unpleasant experience with food. I'm greatly dissatisfied and can only hope this was an isolated incident. My advice? Please consider revising the recipes for the above mentioned sides, especially the macaroni and cheese. I'm usually the kind of person who gives restaurants a second chance because I enjoy trying new places and I'm not picky. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back here. It's just not it.

It is ok ; Needs a little better sevice…read moreFor bread the worker gave me the end of the loaf of bread and only 2 slices The pecan pies slices looked old One of them did not have pecans The tea was wonderful Restaurant was clean Moist brisket was excellent

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Ace's BBQ

3.9(72 reviews)

2.7 mi

The food is amazing and great service! My favorite is the cheese enchiladas with brisket on top! So…read moregood! I believe it's the Mexican plate.

Food was very good. Kitchen was slow. Prices were reasonable. I got catfish which were narrow…read morefillets but tasty. Wife got wet brisket which said was a generous portion.

Seating area

BEAUTIFUL THANK PIC was from FB user I will be ordering tomorrow

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Black Diamond Bbq Palmview

4.7(3 reviews)

3.6 mi

We have wanted to try the new location of Black Diamond BBQ for quite a while. So today we went for…read mores late lunch. It's easy to get to but the parking is a mess. I had the lunch special for today. A half chicken with two sides. I had charro beans snd potato salad for my sides. My wife had the 2 meat plate with two sides.She had pulled pork and brisket with bbq beans snd potato salad also for her sides. The chicken was ok. It was a large portion but it could have used some seasoning. We both thought the potato salad was sub par. The charro beans were by far the best I have had anywhere in the valley. I would go back just for the charro beans. The wife's pulled pork was very good. The brisket again could have used some seasoning but was still pretty tasty. Her bbq beans were average. She described them as Van de Camps with bbq sauce added. Counter service was ok. Hard to hear them. The building from the outside looks sketchy but it's very nice inside. We would like to go back and try it again. Maybe this was an off day.

We ate lunch at the new Palmview location today, and we were very happy with our meal. The…read moreWednesday special is a big baked potatoe loaded with butter, cheese, bacon, chives and the meat of your choice, 2 sides, and a huge drink for 10.99. Everything was fresh, hot, and tasty. We plan to go back often.

Southern Fried

4.7(160 reviews)

0.7 mi

Wow!! Wonder meal and the service was fantastic!!! I had the…read morebreaded shrimp with coleslaw. My husband got the catfish. We both agreed that we will be back

Thought the food was delicious!!! Had a huge mixed platter of items, fish, shrimp, fries, hush…read morepuppies, beans. Food was hand prepared and served with tons of love . however, ambience and presentation has got to be improved. The floor design has to much space and tables and seating areas are hidden. Food looked like it was just plopped on a platter again, food was delicious though, will return for the food, and world class server we received

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Generous portion of slaw and very tasty.

Beef Outlaws Bar and Grill

3.0(2 reviews)

0.4 mi

Best BBQ in town ! Ribs are , Beans are multiple in house made BBQ sauces that's will knock you…read moresocks off !

Terrible service terrible food never go there again my beef brisket lots of fat on it. They run…read moreout of food. Some old guy was playing music in there and it was so loud you couldn't even have a conversation.

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Ricks country grill

5.0(1 review)

4.5 mi

The best wings in the valley the waitress was super nice I'll go back again also the burgers were…read moresuper delicious and the lemonade was amazing

From the owner: Our business provides great brisket burgers wings and really cold beer plus much more we have…read morekaraoke music on fridays 7 to 12 a.m.

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Raul V.

3 years ago

Taco ole is a popular Mexican restaurant in Mission, Texas, but I don't think it deserves the hype. The food is inconsistent and often disappointing, the service is slow and rude, and the place is dirty and noisy. The menu is limited and boring, with the same old tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. The food is either too bland, too dry or too greasy, too cold or too hot. The restaurant is always crowded with old people who seem to like the food, but maybe they have lost their sense of taste. Taco ole is a mission staple, but not in a good way. I'd rather make the drive to Weslaco and eat at Casa De Mariscos. read more

Magaly M.

6 months ago

Muy buenservicio muy buen servicio muy buenservicio muy buenservicio My buen servicio muy buen servicio muy buen servicio muy buenservicio

Tim T.

224

10 years ago

I prefer their breakfast, lunch is kind of just like any other mexican restaurant in the valley, its good, not terrible

Alex O.

4 years ago

Food is always great and the service is second to none. My Mexican food go to place from now on!

Bandon G.

7 years ago

Old rotten meats. You will get sick BEWARE!!!!!

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