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Top 9 Latin food in McAllen, Texas, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Latin food in McAllen, Texas, United States. McAllen (/mɪˈkælɪn/ mih-KAL-in) is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States, and the twenty-second most populous city in Texas. It is located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley. The city limits extend south to the Rio Grande, across from the Mexican city of Reynosa, and McAllen is approximately 70 miles (110 km) west of the Gulf of Mexico. As of the 2010 census the city's population was 129,877, and the population of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area was 774,769. As of 2016, the city population was estimated to be 142,212. It is the fifth most populous metropolitan area in the state of Texas, and the bi-national Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area counts a population of nearly 1.5 million.
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9. El Callejon de Los Milagros
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By G9308LGjohnp
I ordered the Molcajete Arriero, my wife told me it was going to be very spicy. It was not spicy, but it tasted excellent. My wife got the Arrachera it was also excellent. Service was great.
8. Taco Palenque North 10th
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Ainex38
This place is a wonderful place to eat authentic Mexican food⦠the salad bar is kept super clean and with fresh veggies and sauces for every desire. Delicious tacos and caldos (soups)⦠a must try when in Mc Allenâ¦oh and it stays open 24/7 365day a yearâ¦.incredible..
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7. Texas de Brazil
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of ï¬ame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
Reviewed By Hank956
Thank You Texas de Brazil. Great Veteran's Day Tribute for two days. Aside to the great savings, it was a phenomenal dinner. Robbie was great, very attentive, was disappointed we could not eat more. The venue is great, you can wait at the bar while you wait for your table.Parking can be an issue but there is valet right up front. Make sure you ask when they will stop the service.Make room for the meal, you may want to skip the salad bar but do not. Not a large selection but just enough, Good selection of cheeses, meats, vegetables. Loved the grilled pineapple and salmon.Side bar of soup and sides.The selection of the meats were awesome. Eat until you are past full, just keep the coaster on green. Lamb chop was the best, very succulent and tasty. The fajita was moist and unreal.The bacon wrapped filet was great. The spicy sirloin was great. The pork roast was unbelievable, moist and tender. There were more options but to say but those were my favorites.The bread served took us for a loop, Cheese bread warm and flavor.Kinda gooey in the middle. wow. There was dessert but there was no room. A must visit and again and again.Thank you for the free meals which was not cheap. There were plenty of other veterans that also truly enjoyed their meal. Like Arnold said "I'll be back"
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6. Kocina Il Forno
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
This Intimate restaurant features the taste of Latin America, and European Cuisine. It is nestled in the Arts District in downtown area of McAllen, TX. Executive Chef Efren Yanez is a native of Callao, Peru, and he brings all the flavors from Peru, includ
Reviewed By Kerry S
A work colleague suggested this place. It was great. I recommend the yucca and the mushroom tacos. Fabulous!!
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5. La Costa Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
We're La Costa Grill Restaurant, a place for great seafood (mariscos) and great spirits! From Lobster tacos to ceviche tostadas, we cater to all the flavors you crave. Stop in and visit us for lunch or come by for dinner and have a tasty "Michelada La Cos
Reviewed By gullivertravels62
Really nice variety of seafood items you don't find everywhere. Dinner with our team visiting the area. We're had ceviche and tuna carpaccio apps that were great. Variety of food around the table and everyone loved it. I had 4 different tacos. Just picked four that sounded good and all great. Limited beer selection but that wouldn't stop me from going back
4. Don Pepes Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Don Pepe's Mexican Restaurant & Catering is a fine dining experience. We're McAllen's home for great Mexican food! Servicing for more than 25 years, we offer a full service atmosphere, perfect for your early morning breakfast meeting, a sit down dinner fo
Reviewed By VicL397
Nice facility with good waitstaff but service was a little slow. Seems to be over-priced for the meals that were served. The "enchiladas ala chipolte" lacked flavor but had plenty of chicken in them. The "Camarones a la Rebecca" had good sized shrimp but the bacon was way undercooked, almost to the point of being raw.
3. 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.
2. 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.
1. 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!
