Cafeteria style--Not even close--yeah I know Im 5 miles from the border of Mexico but I needed some…read moreItalian!! The sauce was terrible--the pasta terrible--the meatballs inedible! Even the salad dressing in the envelope was terrible. What was I thinking.

Do not recommend. Ordered online through drive thru, did not got the pizza I order and only 2…read moreslices out of 4 that I paid for, nor did I get the cheesecake that I also paid for and the order of breadsticks were also not in my order. Do not spend your money or time here. I wasted my money, never again will I come here.

Service is good. Waiter brought us bread and oil. The oil was rancid! He exchanged it, but it still…read moretastes a little rancid. It's not his fault. Food was good. Waiter, boy with glasses is very nice.

The food is delicious. Be aware the appetizer dishes are large portions. My family and I received…read moregreat service. We will definitely return when we're in the area.

A recent visit to this restaurant was disappointing. First, I bragged about how good your French…read moredip was to encourage my guests to order the same. The sandwich was horrible. The beef was over cooked and the sandwich was greasy. We did inform our waiter about this but he did not do anything to address this. Second, the service was not as expected either. It took a long time for our server to take our order then to remove plates when we're finished eating. We did enjoy the appetizers and the desserts we ordered. The experience and the main meal was disappointing. It's sad how the standards of this restaurant has changed throughout the years

This was our second time coming here in a few years, and we chose it for a celebratory meal. It was…read morebusy--but not overly packed, as not every table was seated. First off, the food was great--no complaints there at all. However, the service left a lot to be desired. The staff seemed rushed and didn't always take the time to fully listen to us. Our waiter took our drink and appetizer order, and everything initially came out fine. But while placing items on the table, one of our drinks (a specialty lemonade with no free refills) was knocked over. No one offered to replace it right away. Paper towels were placed on the table, but my kids and I ended up cleaning the spill ourselves. When we asked about replacing the drink, we were then told it would be on the house--which was appreciated--but it didn't arrive until most of the main meals had already been served. To make matters worse, the waiter left the replacement drink on an empty table across from us, and I had to get up to retrieve it myself. On top of that, I had to wait an additional five minutes for my meal because it had apparently been given to another table. Then our waiter asked if we would like dessert. My husband responded that we weren't sure, but we might order something for our daughter. The waiter acknowledged this and said he would be back shortly. However, when he returned about 10-15 minutes later, he brought us the receipt instead. We had to remind him that our daughter wanted dessert. He then took the receipt back, said he'd be right back, and hurried away. Our waiter seemed nice, just very rushed, even though the section only had about six tables and was split. Overall, great food, but the service experience took away from what was meant to be a special occasion. Then my husband was checking the payment options and the waiter had the wrong meals on the wrong tables.... We get this could have been a off day we get it my husband used to be in the food and beverage industry....but geez. Food awesome service leaves more to be desired.

I'd like to tell you a story. It's either late 80s or early 90s and it's just me and my mom at The…read morePlaza Mall. We've gone through the routine of JC Penny's, Dillards, and Sears and now it's time for my food court reward for not misbehaving. Many of you might not remember or have been born yet, but the place that took center stage and what was my favorite pizza place to this day was Luca Pizza. I'll always remember a worker wearing their chef's whites offering samples in the dining area, and my mom taking one for each of us. Every time I ate a piece I thought, "man, no wonder the Ninja Turtles love pizza so much". And then one day it was gone. The pizzeria that I loved so much growing up was no longer there, and it felt like it took all my memories with it. I thought that was it. All we have left here in The Valley is global pizza chains. Nothing made with heart. But then a cousin of mine told me that one of the cooks opened up his own place in Mission on Conway called "Pizza di Roma". Familiar faces. Familiar flavors. Familiar memories. After getting a haircut at Tatan's I would drive over and walk through the back entrance after passing their herb garden and get a pie. Things were right in the world, and wouldn't you know it, I came to learn that the full name of Luca Pizza was "Luca Pizza di Roma". Hah! And then one day it was gone. The doors were shut. The lights were off. Surely this can't be happening again right? Of course it was. The story would repeat itself with yet another pizzeria with the same staff called Titto's Pizzeria in Palmview until that too was gone, only this time there was no new incarnation. The spiritual descendants of Luca Pizza in The Plaza Mall were now all gone. There was no more pizza to be made from them anymore. Their story, as far as I know, had ended. And then one day I discovered The Pizzeria. The same cousin recommended it saying it reminded him of Pizza di Roma. Familiar ingredients! Familiar flavors! So, of course, I made the trek to Harlingen. Has anyone ever had that experience where they open the doors to a restaurant and you're immediately hit in the face with the smell that defines their restaurant? For steak houses it's the smell of the smoke coming from a seared steak, for panaderias it's the smell of sugar and freshly baked bread, and for coffee shops it's the smell of the sweetness of freshly ground coffee beans. For The Pizzeria, it was the smell of a caramelized pizza crust, the burnt flour left over in the oven, and the unmistakable heat and smell of a 450 degree oven that has baked thousands of pies in its lifetime. Now, I've been a loyal fan of this local pizza chain for years, and when their Harlingen location first opened, I still remember walking in and feeling like I had stepped into a true, passion-driven pizzeria. The place had energy, heart, and a sense of pride. Perhaps not familiar faces, but familiar flavors and, yes, familiar memories. But lately, something's changed, and not for the better. My recent visits to the Mission location have felt strangely lifeless in comparison. While the ingredients are still fresh, the execution hasn't been keeping up. The crusts come out uneven, the bakes inconsistent, and the attention to detail that once defined them seems to be fading. The frustrating part is that they still have all the ingredients (pun intended) to be great. Every single bite I take I think "This is good, and it's so close to being great, but it's just not there." What's lacking now is technique and care. The fundamentals aren't being applied with the same precision or passion they used to, and the result shows. I genuinely hope they can turn things around, because this isn't a lost cause. They've proven before, especially in those early Harlingen days, that they can deliver pizza with real heart. With a renewed focus on craftsmanship and consistency, they could easily reclaim what made them special. I want to keep cheering for them, but they need to rediscover the spark that once set them apart.

The pizza is very good. The bread knots were awesome. We had the knots, two slices and 2 drinks for…read morearound $14!

Better experience this time. Got cuts right. I prefer more char on the crust, but can understand…read morewhy this is not a standardized practice at a chain. Bottom dusting on crust has even improved: either gone with a finer grain cornmeal or with a wheat flour.

Very, very dirty place. So disappointing because it used to be so good. Food was tasty, but I had…read moreto ask employee to clean a table. He only cleaned ours and not even the chairs. I cleaned those. Plus, every other table was dirty. Staff was not working because the trash was full and there were 5 employees just standing around.

LOVE this place! Great atmosphere, food, service, atmosphere, varied menu and reasonable prices…read more It's owned by Texas Road House, so that's a good indication! Just more casual with a good vibe and music. Definitely recommend their burgers, pizzas, pastas, shotgun shrimp, chicken fried chicken, and a very special, unique ribeye steak. It's a 14 ounce thick, unusually tender rib eye, with an amazing coffee glaze. YUM! The bar is friendly and fun, with well made drinks and lots of choices and specials. Did I mention their late night food specials? I think 9-11 or 10-12 on weekends, greatly discounted burgers and pizzas. The owner, Vincente is a great guy, fully hands on, and contributes to many local organizations. Managers are friendly and efficient, especially Liz and Jordy. And the servers really are attentive, friendly and spot on. Some of my faves are Q, Edgar, Brandon, Dylan, Derick, and Cloud. Check it out you'll be hooked to!

I found a piece of bone fragment in the shotgun shrimp appetizer I was chewing and then bit into…read moreit. I showed the waitress what was in the appetizer she told her manager Jordy Mendoza and he tried to convince me that it wasn't a bone yet he had already thrown it away. Worst experience ever with a manager this man was arrogant and has no people skills whatsoever!!!! Bubbas 33 McAllen Tx really needs to get a new manager that guy's people skills are trash.

Zero stars Horrible service…read moresalad delivered with no plate, No salad dressing.. salad came 2 minutes before entree.. entree missing broccolli Busser said he would send manager to table- manager NEVER came Lp@yahoo.com 7pm 7/13/26

I had lunch with friends at this Olive Garden. I have always had a positive experience here and…read morethis time did not disappoint. The restaurant, parking lot and landscaping are well maintained and inviting. The dining rooms are beautifully decorated and classy. The menu is typical of the Olive Garden chain, and includes all the traditional Italian dishes as well as make-your-own pasta options where you choose the pasta, sauce, protein, etc. We had no wait for a group of 6 people for a late Sunday lunch. Our server, Audrey, did a superb job keeping up with us, including a few special requests. We all enjoyed our selections. The salad and breadsticks are awesome. Since I could not decide, I got the "Tour of Italy " which has a smaller portion of three dishes. The restroom was clean. If you like Italian food, you will enjoy The Olive Garden.

The owners are too cheap to fix the fry machine. It's been down for over a year. Sandwiches are…read moregood but I'm not ordering there until it's fixed. I'll go to Jersey Mikes instead

I really liked this sandwich place. I don't know why it isn't more well known. Grab a bag and…read moremark your order, write any customizations and hand it to the guy when you are ready and not king later you will get back a delicious sandwich. I loved that they had fries too as an option and not just chips. I thought the prices were good too especially as compared to some of their competitors. This is a big step up from subway. It's actually a delicious sandwich. Recommended.