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    Zamoras' Restaurant

    3.5 (62 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chimichanga
    Rohit G.

    I was craving Mexican food and was recommended this place by a local, and I was blown away. Best Mexican place I have been to, even including the Houston ones. ATMOSPHERE: I came for lunch on a weekday and this place was POPPIN' (a testament to how good it is!). I had a 20 min wait. The inside is pretty typical and was clean. FOOD: So good. I got a chicken chimichanga. The chicken was what really separated this place for me: it was so flavorful and seasoned perfectly! The chimichanga was smothered in sauce and melty cheese but this only complemented the flavor of the chicken. SERVICE: Pretty good. It look some time for the food to come out and for a waiter to come by to check on our table, but given how busy it was I definitely understood. PRICE/VALUE: So much food for a really reasonable price. Having leftovers was great though. Overall, such a good choice for Mexican food. Even though there may be a wait, it is well worth it to try this place.

    Nachos or Botanas
    Dan S.

    Was in the mood for good Mexican food. A guy from the hotel suggested this restaurant. So we went, and holy smoke, you better show up hungry! First of all the place was packed, which is always a good sign. The staff was great and friendly and the food service was excellent. The place was clean, great atmosphere and well priced. I suggest the super nachos/botanas which would really feed four. Definitely hitting this place up again in the near future.

    Chicken enchilada Souza plate
    Mark H.

    Very good service. Food is good, not great but filling and very fast considering the crowd and polite. Some of the more flavorful rice I've had here in the valley. Enough for lunch and dinner.

    Stephany C.

    Had been here before for lunch never for breakfast and I was really surprised on how packed this restaurant gets. The food is good service can me a little better but it's understandable due to the amount of people that go for breakfast. I'm a coffee drinker and not sure what happens but the coffee didn't taste that good in my opinion. Food was really good and the amount is more than enough. I had the chilaquiles with chicken and scrambled eggs and red salsa very very good. My in laws and husband had the rio grande plate which consist of egg Barbacoa , a cup of menudo and potatoes. They really enjoyed that they were able to have a variety of food. The downside of this restaurant is that the parking is really small and since it's close to the hospital there are a lot of people. If you do not mind waiting for a table this is a good restaurant to have a good Mexican breakfast.

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    11 months ago

    Bought 2 breakfast tacos and 2 drinks 19.98 just for this supper expensive be ready to dish out money !!!

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    2 years ago

    Some of the best Mexican breakfast in RGV! Also have homemade tasting carne guisada and substantial botanas.

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    3 years ago

    Incredible food and service. The only thing I didn't like is how packed it gets but I can exactly fault them for that

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    3 years ago

    Zamora's is my go to when I want a real breakfast away from home! Always worth the wait and always worth the prices. Very reasonable!

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    I do recommend Zamora's Restaurant!! Great service !!!! Great food!! Cozy atmosphere !!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and consistent quality and taste. Seating is challenging at time and that is because of good food.

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    Great service and great food! Does get packed so wait time is lengthy but worth the wait! Love having family time here.

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    Great Tex-Mex food...so many delicious choices and affordable prices. Their botana and fajitas are a must try. Great location for lunch.

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    Pretty horrible. Food barely okay. Atmosphere missing; just some tables.Cheese Enchiladasbad

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    5.1 mi
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    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

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    60. Salmon Fillet
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    Buena Vida Mexican Cuisine

    Buena Vida Mexican Cuisine

    4.8
    (45 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    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.

    Another recent discovery here in Mission, TX. This small restaurant is off the main road in a strip…read moremall and seats maybe 40-50 people. The menu is simple but offers some variety. We were served a small plate with warm, crisp tortilla chips that were sprinkled with a seasoned powder (not Tajin) that was pretty salty. I shook off the powder as it made them too salty, even for my tastes. The greenish salsa was also a little salty but VERY TASTY and had a little kick. From where we were seated I observed the cook blackening the tomatillos on a grill in the kitchen. These were the backbone of this salsa. If it weren't quite so salty I'd be raving about them. I ordered a platter with three main items - Lonches, Sincronizada and Street tacos. All three items must be filled with the same protein, so I chose Birria. Other choices include pollo, bistek, trompo and fajita. The birria was nice and juicy and well seasoned. The Lonches were larger pieces of bread than I'm accustomed to finding, especially in Progresso, where they are quite popular. They were also toasted it seemed instead of being soft and pillowy. The street tacos were excellent with toppings of red onion and cilantro. The Sincronizada was something I'd never eaten before and was a smaller version of the one they serve as a main course. It was not the traditional dish which comes with slices of ham, but it was pretty good filled with birria. Charro beans were also served if I remember correctly. I ate one of the lonches, one of the tacos (the other I gave to my son) and the Sincronizada and was stuffed; leftovers for a later meal. The wife ordered the full version of a Sincronizada filled with pollo (chicken) and wasn't able to even finish half of it. It was huge! They brought us two bottles of salsa - a green salsa and a reddish/orange salsa. Both were pretty hot by my standards and the reddish one would absolutely hurt you if you added too much. So... a word to the wise... caution advised. They were quite tasty. All in all we will come back. I particularly want to try out some of their other proteins and their fajitas.

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    Trompo torta $13
    Trompo torta $13
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    El Itacate

    El Itacate

    4.4
    (122 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    7/10 Flautas de papa 9/10 avocado chilaquiles…read more 7/10 chorizo chilaquiles 5/10 beans A coworker who works in the area recommended this place. I'm a huge migas fan and never thought to try chilaquiles. This place did not disappoint. I added eggs, chorizo and avocado with half green and half red sauce. I was surprised to get each adding in an individual stack. I managed to get my egg yolk over the avocado and chorizo. The food was really good, just not what I expected. The flautas de papa were a great buy. Instead of using a corn or flour tortilla to mop up my plate, I was able to use the flauta and with the papa in it, they were like little sponges soaking up all the leftovers

    El Itacate has some of my favorite Salvadoran and Mexican food. From pupusas to chilaquiles, to…read moretacos, delicious options for breakfasts, lunch and dinner, they won't disappoint. My favorite is the Tacos Llorarás (you will cry taco) which features a handmade corn tortillas stuffed with a chile relleno made of jalapeño and cream cheese, plus a flavorful beef birria. Add your garnish and salsa of choice, and if the heat of the chile doesn't make you cry, you will eventually cry if you cannot return soon. It's that good! Drinks are either Jamaica (aguas frescas style). This location is right across the road from the Sam's Club on South Jackson Road. There is additional parking in the back. Family friendly.

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    Garnishes and salsas ready for pupusas or tacos

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    Palenque Grill

    3.9
    (184 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    What a letdown. We were shown to our table, then ignored for…read moreover 15 minutes before our waiter even acknowledged us. Strike one. We finally ordered--only to receive chicken fajitas instead of beef. Sent them back, waited again. Strike two. When the corrected order arrived? The fajitas were completely bland. No seasoning. The sweetbread--crispy on the outside, yes--but equally flavorless. And then we realized they'd forgotten the beans entirely. Those charro beans? The most tasteless I've ever had in my life. Strike three. The ambiance was nice (though overpriced for a mall spot), but the food was a shadow of what I experienced here a year ago. Such a shame--Mexican cuisine should sing with spice and care. This was a silent, disappointing echo.

    Super friendly and attentive services, delicious tasting food, and a great environment to enjoy…read morewith family and/or friends. This place is on the mid range prices for food, but the staffing and environment makes up for it. Truly enjoyed our appetizers, chorizoqueso, where the waitress mixed it up for us and served each one of us at the table on our choosing of flour or corn tortillas. Personally enjoy the corn but they're both great As the entree, went with Tacos Matamoros and they did not disappoint. On portions and taste it was great.

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    Costillas Palenque Beef finger ribs with charro beans
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Melted cheese with Mexican Chorizo
    Choriqueso Melted cheese with Mexican Chorizo
    Tostada de Ceviche.
 Shrimp or fish,marinated in lime juice w/tomato, onion, cilantro, served on a corn tostada topped w/avocado

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    Tostada de Ceviche. Shrimp or fish,marinated in lime juice w/tomato, onion, cilantro, served on a corn tostada topped w/avocado

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