Location: Alamo
Top Restaurants in Alamo
Top Things to do in Alamo
- 1. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- 2. Museum of South Texas History
- 3. McAllen Public Library
- 4. Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle
- 5. Main Event Entertainment
- 6. Don Wes Flea Market
- 7. Quinta Mazatlan
- 8. Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
- 9. Cinemark Pharr Town Center
- 10. McAllen Convention Center
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Texas, United States Food Guide: 5 Southwestern food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Alamo
Discover Restaurants offering the best Southwestern food in Alamo, Texas, United States. Alamo, located in the Rio Grande Valley in what is nicknamed the "Land of Two Summers", is a city in the irrigated area of southern Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Known as "The Refuge to the Valley", it is located in an area of abundant vegetable farming and citrus groves, and it is a noted winter resort/retirement town near the Mexico-U.S. border. Alamo is one of the Rio Grande Valley's gateways to Mexico, via U.S. Route 281 and Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas, as well as gateway to the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Alamo's population was 18,353 at the 2010 census and an estimated 19,220 in 2016.
Things to do in Alamo
1. Taco Fiesta Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Greg M
Four people enjoyed the Wednesday Mexican Plate lunch special, along with sweetened / unsweetened tea. All 4 felt we received value for the money. Colourful decor was reasonable and the washrooms were clean.
2. Republic of the Rio Grande
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By Domhan-Taistealai
In my opinion this is probably the best restaurant in McAllen. My wife and I recently were in McAllen and ate there twice. The ambiance and decor is kind of Texas and Southwest in style, really nicely done. They have a huge selection of wine (if youâre a wine drinker). They also have Happy Hour wine from 4:00 to 7:00 with house wine for $5 a glass. I tried the Barramundi filet, the crab cakes, and the tenderloin shish-kabobs. It was all great, but Iâve got to say that the tenderloin was amazing. Plenty of steak, that literally, I could cut with my fork, it came with scalloped potatoes and lots of mixed vegetables on a huge plate, all for $20. I canât get a steak that good for only $20 anywhere north of the Rio Grande Valley. The service was excellent as well. Last word, ask them about their own creation, a dessert that looks like a taco but is to die for. Seriously, youâre gonna want to try it! Great place for dinner! Highly recommend it!
Texas, United States Food Guide: 3 Fusion food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Alamo
3. Costa Messa Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By layniem2015
When we walked in it smelled great and service was very friendly and prompt. The 3 sauces for the chips were great. The chimichurro sauce was their house favorite. Lots of garlic and spice. The chicken cauldo was good especially after we added some chimichurro, then it was super. I had the shrimp nachos ( canât remember the name on the menu. It was excellent, my husband had enchiladas and chili relleno. He said it was good but nothing special. As the meal went on the service faltered and we sat for over 10 mins waiting for the check after the plates had been removed. All and all though we did enjoy it and would go back.
4. Arturo's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By 671perlan
We started with the chips and salsa. ..fresh and warm.... Delicious!Sweet tea..... Delicious...We ordered a parallita, which to me it means botana and in plain English a platter of steak and chicken, nachos, quesadillas, bolillos, also deep fried rolled up corn tortillas with chicken in them and other delicious food. On the side was rice, guacamole, peppers, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes and avacados. We also had frijoles alacharra (pinto beans in their own little soup.) So delicious! Plus wait.......home made tortillas! In this order you can order for 2 people, 4 people or six people. We ordered for 2 people and they serve you alot. We had left overs. My nephew who is 6 feet tall and plays college basketball ( I thought I would throw that in.)( Fear the Goat!) ordered 3 cheese enchiladas with rice and beens. When he was done with that platter he also helped himself to the botana. When the live band started at 8:00 pm, it was pretty loud and we could not hear ourselves talk. They sang great 70 s songs. So in the future when we go back, we will go earlier so we can hear ourselves talk! Thank you Mr. Ever ( Spanish name Ãevêr).....you were a fantastic server. So professional and good to get along with.
5. Taco Palenque South 10th
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By wesajo
I meant, we order the stake plate, the meat and beans were fine, the rice and guacamole not that good The corn tortillas are just made and good, but the flour tortilla is taste less and hard as soon as it gets cold For a fast mexican restaurant, itâs just ok Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience at our restaurant. We have taken note of your comments, and are working hard to make sure that your next visit is one of a better impression. We hope to have the chance to better serve you.
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