Shrimp tostada was excellent. Sat at the bar and ordered a michelada. It was good and the service…read morewas great. Caldo de marisco was phenomenal. Highly recommend. I will be back.

Service was top notch and food was delicious. Good atmosphere for a friendly business meeting.read more

Great meals and appetizers. LJ tacos were my favorite. Everyone nice and attentive. A cool place…read morefor a date or family.

Llegamos y estaban unas señoras de brazos cruzados pero nunca nos atendieron aún cuando les pedí…read moreayuda no se si sea un negocio normal o solo este aquí para hacer negocios ilícitos porque claramente vender comida no es lo que les interesa

Food was excellent! Service was good. We ate at 3:30 so there wasn't a crowd. We had the fried…read moreshrimp and scallops and it was excellent. The restroom was dirtier than I expected. They need to do sweeps more often to make sure they're clean.

Hadn't been to Dirty Al's in months and was very disappointed. The service was terrible! I sat at a…read morevery dirty and greasy table so I moved and the second one was just as bad. I asked the waiter to please clean it and he did. Please do something about your greasy tables! I ordered fried zucchini as an appetizer and specifically told waiter to bring them before my meal. It came way after my meal. I ordered the large combo of fried shrimp and oysters and the oysters were the size of a quarter and the shrimp were not large. I told the waiter and pointed them out to him and asked him if they could be charged as a medium. He said the only thing he could do is bring me a few more oysters. Well he did and they were the size of a dime. Waiter never stopped to ask if I needed refills or anything. I had to stop him when he walked past me to tend to other people! He was not a very friendly or motivated server. Do not plan to go back!

If you're in the McAllen area and craving fresh, flavorful seafood, Krab Kings is an absolute…read moremust-visit! From the moment we walked in, the entire experience was impressive. Food: The seafood was incredibly fresh, seasoned perfectly, and packed with bold flavor. Every bite tasted like it was prepared with care. The sauces were rich without overpowering the natural flavor of the seafood, and the portions were generous. You definitely leave satisfied. Pro tip: I highly recommend ordering bottled water with your meal -- it pairs perfectly with the seasoning and keeps everything balanced while you enjoy the full flavor experience. Service: Ruby was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server checked on us consistently without being intrusive, and everything came out quickly and hot. Great customer service. Thanks Ruby! Ambiance: The atmosphere is lively, clean, and comfortable. It has that fun seafood-boil energy while still being relaxed enough to enjoy good conversation. It's a great spot for family dinners, friends' night out, or even a casual date night. Overall, Krab Kings delivers on flavor, service, and vibe. We'll definitely be back!

It was my first time here. I am being reintroduced to the restaurants in the area since I move back…read morerecently. I am familiar with boils and I like the idea of ordering some but once I saw the menu my eyes went straight for the fried oyster poboy, hubby went for the one with shrimp. Oyster Poboy was pretty good! The bread was a bit too toasted and it was a bit hard to chew but the oysters were really good. Fries didn't disappoint. The table tried to order different things but they were out of a lot of things, not even a simple shrimp cocktail could be served. They offer one of my favorites, limenade with mineral water (topochico) but couldn't get it, they were out of mineral water too. Service was not bad but didn't seem to have a lot of interest in supplying something or offering substitutes for the out of stock items. My niece loves the place and she was happy with what she ordered, she had the boil tray. I saw other tables ordering individually bagged boils and they seem to be better served than the trays. The Cajun seasoning on the tray was good although they tend to abuse the garlic a little too much.

Everything was delicious and the friendliest staff. Lively ambience, clean, and serval TVs for…read moresports. This was all free before I even ordered! Latino owned places never charge for chips.

Este lugar es el mejor lugar para mariscos en el Valle. Los mariscos son frescos y las porciones…read moreson de buen tamaño por el precio. Tienen especiales en la hora de lonche y su consomé esta lleno de trozos de pescado y camarones. Eso si, cuidado con la salsita de habanero que esa sí que pica. El servicio siempre ha sido excelente y si tienes suerte hasta hay mariachi en los fines de semana. Así que si te gustan los mariscos, ven y disfruta de un cóctel de camarones o unos filetes de pescado. No te vas a arrepentir. Y no te olvides de probar su limonada con pepino! Posdata: El domingo pasado mis padres fueron a disfrutar de unos especiales de lonche. Mi mamá, como siempre, no se acabó los 3 filetes que vienen con la orden pues se llenó con el caldo. Pidió una cajita para llevárselos pero se le olvidó llevársela y la dejó sobre la mesa. En rumbo a casa se dieron cuenta y regresaron al restaurante. Mi papá se bajó a preguntar por la caja y la mesera le informó que la acababa de tirar a la basura. Entendemos que no pueden guardar comida por horas, pero ellos regresaron en cuanto se dieron cuenta en el camino a casa (tampoco vivimos lejos de allí). Solamente lo incluyó como una sugerencia que por favor esperen un poquito antes de botar a la basura un contenedor para llevar por si el cliente regresa por la comida que ya pagó. Gracias.

Food was excellent and prices are fair. We had a couple appetizers and some micheladas. Highly…read morerecommend. Will definitely be back.

Enjoyed the pulp zarandeado and botana especial…read more... We also tried the tacos se camaron zarandeados and the tacos de pulpo zarandeado. Everything we tried was savory and we wnjoyed our meal

It's was so beautiful and calm in there on a late Monday afternoon. Our server was super kind and…read moreexplained everything to us and even offered the seasoning so we could try them beforehand. I really loved the Trifecta seasoning and no spice level. The shrimp was cooked so perfectly and it wasn't soo garlicky. I can't wait to go back again!

I was really excited to eat at Mr Crabby's. We needed a reservation because it was so busy. Here's…read moremy experience. We pulled up to a building that had a lot of potential. However there was no landscaping. Trash was everywhere. Plants were dying. The fountain was on like it was in the middle of a park. It was disappointing. We were seated and the wait staff were wonderful. We ordered our food and this is where I really began to feel a little weary. The boils were very expensive which is fine is it delivers. The crab had a very fishy taste. I've never tasted crab that bad. But the shrimp, lobster and sausage were really good. However the boil "sauce" was so salty I could barely taste the butter or garlic. I left feeling really upset. This was suppose to be a nice evening with great food. I will not go back to this restaurant.

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

Really really good. The menu is overwhelming as others mentioned but I enjoyed the California…read morestyle ceviche with sea bass and shrimp. It was plenty spicy for me but not over the top. Clean and friendly atmosphere. Would certainly return.

This was the cutest establishment. Great thought put into decor and vibe. Works do speak mostly…read moreSpanish, so be prepared for that. They were so nice and very helpful in deciding what to get. Food and drinks. The atuna dish and jicama drink was my favorite. Would definitely return to try again.

Here's a short, clean, and strong version:…read more Papadeaux's in Pharr, Texas was excellent. The shrimp were fresh, big, and full of flavor, and the fish, crab meat, and rice were truly unforgettable. We also enjoyed the fried seafood platter--perfectly crispy and delicious. The service was amazing, and the staff was very accommodating with a wheelchair, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!

Clean, spacious restaurant. Got seated in a booth and had terrific service. Our server, Brian, was…read morefriendly and on point with his check ins. I had the crawfish combination. Very large portions. A nice place to dine alone, or with family and friends in the RGV.