Saw the #1 ranking in Yelp and stopped in to eat for the first time. A bit out of the way in a…read morestrip mall. We were seated within a few minutes. Staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lively. Started with the free tortilla chips and salsa. Salsa was served warm with very good flavor and a little kick to it. Ordered the Guacamole as well. Was very good with a blend of avocado, veggies and lime juice. I ordered the Buena Vida Pack, a delicious sampler. I finished every bite. My companion ordered the Governador Tacos and really enjoyed it. Total bill for two with beverage was ~$40. Be advised that they do not have alcoholic beverages. I definitely recommend.

Pro #1: Meat is sooooooo tender. I wish it had more seasoning ... even if it was salt nonetheless…read moreit was good! Con #1: This restaurant is not environmentally conscious. Other than the meal, everything is served on styrofoam, utensils are plastic and cups are bad fast food plastic qualify. Con # 2: I asked the waitress if they had unsweet tea and pink packet sweetener. I asked about the pink packets 3 times and she said yes. She came back with yellow packets. I asked if they had pink packets and she said no. No to her. Con # 3: There are no free refills. I ordered two unsweet teas and the girl brought me two unsweet teas with yellow packets. So I asked for a sweet teas. They charged me for three Aqua Frescas. Charged $15. Hell no. Meh. Pass on a second visit.

Used to be very good to order online with them, but ever since they put this woman named Veronica,…read moreit has gotten worse. Its been 3 times I have ordered in the app and every single time this woman comes out to say that there is no order. I think she does not even know how to check orders in their system because another employee who is behind the kitchen comes to check. And if you try to tell here to check, she gets and attitude. When the food was done she was like "Here..." and slam the food on the counter. While waiting she yelled at some young girl who was mopping, humiliated her that the girl looked she wanted to cry. Will not be coming back to this pollo loco while this crazy woman is there. Shame to, I was a loyal customer before they shut down due to covid.

Great sweet corn double chicken bowl. Wonderful service…read more Clean and convenient location

Service is very attentive and the food is great. We had the taco pizza and tostados. Delicious food…read moreevery time.

Why does it take so long to make tacos and tostadas? Isn't everything prepped? Maybe not the…read moreprotein but lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream. Really how long does it take. And there was no other people waiting. Waiters are nice. It's the kitchen that needs help I guess. Even though I saw 2 women and 1 man working in there.

Excellent service queen establishment happy employees Always…read morea pleasure to sit down and eat here

Excellent food and service. We did not have to wait long to get our food and when the food arrived…read moreit was hot.

Unusual to find a Mexican food place with Diner in the name. But also unusual to find roast beef…read morewith mashed potatoes, brown gravy and English peas. I would definitely return here.

We go here quite a bit. The food is consistently good. Service is fast and efficient. The ambiance…read moreis dinerish. So spot on. The one thing we sort of dislike is the parking. It's a little tight with a full size pick up.

Had never been here, but based on previous reviews and photos decided to try it. The restaurant…read moreitself is not that fancy but the service is good. When we walked in there was about 3 tables used only but after a while the restaurant began to get full which made me think that the food is in fact good. I ordered the chilaquiles they were good with the exception of TOOOOOO MUCH ONION. So if you decide to order the chilaquiles make sure to let them know not to put a lot of onions. My husband had the Ramires special , fajitas and cheese. The fajitas had a really good flavor and well cooked. Coffee was really good and didn't taste burned. I would recommend this place if you are looking for good Mexican food.

The restaurant is dirty!! They need to clean it and also the food is not all fresh. We went for…read morelunch and it took 27 mins to get a burger. Was the burger worth the wait? No!

Service was quick! Food even better... highly recommend! Will be coming back! Staff was friendlyread more

The food was amazing, even the chips and sauces as an appetizer. I sat at the bar, and the…read morebartender was so nice, and made me amazing drinks based on what I liked! The restaurant seems casual from the strip mall exterior but was very nice and a good place for a date or night out. I will definitely go back!

The hands-down best taco restaurant I've ever been to (including taquerias I've been to in Mexico…read moreand in Texas' biggest cities). The vampiros are so insanely delicious, I regret not filling up on them when I order anything else. Their tortillas and fajita are really good too. The restaurant itself is nothing crazy, very mom and pop, and the parking is a tough situation. Very crowded lot. Service is also not phenomenal but the food is absolutely delicious! One feature of their service I'd love for them to fix: when you order, you wait in line at a window before being seated. If you decide later you want a single extra taco, you have to go get back in line AND they take just as long as they took to bring your food originally so if you don't order something initially, it'll take so long to get it after the fact that you'll wish you just left. Customers who are already seated should be able to order with waitstaff and not wait in line again for twenty minutes. That does not make sense.

Tried this well-known taqueria that everyone talks about, and it was good overall, but I've…read morehonestly had better. The tacos were solid -- fresh ingredients, good portions, and nice flavors -- but nothing really stood out or wowed me. I think the hype set my expectations a little too high. The service was friendly and the place is small and cozy which I appreciated. It's definitely worth trying at least once if you're in the area, but for me it wasn't quite as memorable as I expected. I'd still come back, just not rushing to.

Hi, I went this Saturday and it was amazing. Coffee was perfect and food delicious. They give you…read morea complementary oatmeal amazing!!! The eggs were perfect. loved it...

From the owner: Desayunos, Comidas y Cenasread more

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