The best restaurants in McAllen
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Gorditas Doña Lula
RestaurantsWhen you need a quick breakfast or a no-fuss bite, Gorditas Doña Lula serves handmade gorditas with authentic Mexican flavor, plus tacos,…
Gorditas Doña Lula
RestaurantsSouth Texas Outdoor Kitchens
RestaurantsWhether you want to dial in a pellet smoker, go old-school offset, or finally try that Gozney pizza oven, South Texas Outdoor Kitchens…
South Texas Outdoor Kitchens
RestaurantsGolden Chick
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.
Golden Chick
RestaurantsWhether you want loaded enchiladas, soul-warming menudo, or tacos that disappear too fast, El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant and Cantina…
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsTaqueria los ballos
RestaurantsWhether you need a quick bite between errands or a post-game taco debrief, Taqueria Los Ballos keeps it classic with tacos, quesadillas,…
Taqueria los ballos
RestaurantsPizza Xpress San Juan Tx
RestaurantsPizza Xpress San Juan Tx does the classics right, but the fun is in their specialty pies like Hot Cheetos Pizza, Mex Pizza, and…
Pizza Xpress San Juan Tx
RestaurantsEl Pato Mexican Food
RestaurantsEl Pato Mexican Food is that reliable Valley staple when you want fresh, handmade patos (yep, tacos) with fluffy tortillas, house salsas,…
El Pato Mexican Food
RestaurantsGW’s BBQ
RestaurantsBrisket with bark, dino beef ribs, and house-made sausage smoked over post oak by the only James Beard-recognized pitmaster in the Rio…
GW’s BBQ
RestaurantsSonic Drive-In
RestaurantsFast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Sonic Drive-In
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
Restaurants100% Antojitos Mexicanos
RestaurantsWhether it's plancha deshebrada tacos, a bistek sincronizada, or a loaded papa asada, 100% Antojitos Mexicanos nails that real RGV…
100% Antojitos Mexicanos
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsStars Drive-in
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving up a range of American eats including chicken baskets, chili fries, and banana splits.
Stars Drive-in
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsStripes
RestaurantsIf your pantry is on fumes, Stripes keeps San Juan rolling with grab-now snacks, cold drinks, and daily essentials, plus FanLand in-app…
Stripes
RestaurantsStars Drive-in
RestaurantsStars Drive-in nails the whole auto-dining vibe... pull up, queue your playlist, and crush burgers, slushies, and other comfort go-tos…
Stars Drive-in
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsAzure Bistro
RestaurantsAzure Bistro keeps San Juan mornings simple and satisfying with fluffy omelettes, golden waffles, and the breakfast staples you actually…
Azure Bistro
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsTaqueria La Mexicana
RestaurantsWhen a craving needs more than drive-thru, Taqueria La Mexicana keeps San Juan fed with fajita tacos, loaded papas asadas, and that fresh,…
Taqueria La Mexicana
RestaurantsSeñor Cactus Mexican Grill
RestaurantsSeñor Cactus Mexican Grill keeps it classic with birria tacos served with consomé, fish tacos with guac and chipotle dressing, and Swiss…
Señor Cactus Mexican Grill
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsLos Machetes Quesadillas Factory
RestaurantsLos Machetes Quesadillas Factory keeps it 100% Mexicano with machete-style quesadillas like El Chilango loaded with queso, bistec, tocino,…
Los Machetes Quesadillas Factory
RestaurantsCordon's Taste of Chicago
RestaurantsWhen the deep-dish craving hits, Cordon's Taste of Chicago delivers the real deal with chunky-tomato-sauce deep dish, classic thin crusts,…
Cordon's Taste of Chicago
RestaurantsKurai Sushi & Chinese Buffet
RestaurantsKurai Sushi & Chinese Buffet mixes a deep sushi roster with Chinese staples like orange chicken, lo mein, and Mongolian beef, so everyone…
Kurai Sushi & Chinese Buffet
RestaurantsPizza Xpress Edinburg La Pizza Perfecta
RestaurantsAt Pizza Xpress Edinburg La Pizza Perfecta, the menu leans deliciously bilingual: think taco or Hot Cheetos pizzas, tortas, wings, and…
Pizza Xpress Edinburg La Pizza Perfecta
RestaurantsThe Moonlight Cafe
RestaurantsThe Moonlight Cafe keeps Edinburg fueled with breakfast plates that actually wake you up and Mexican staples that hit the spot, from…
The Moonlight Cafe
RestaurantsTsunami Sushi
RestaurantsWhether you're craving a chill sushi fix after work or plotting a low key date, Tsunami Sushi nails the mix of traditional and creative…
Tsunami Sushi
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsKato Sabi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsWhen the sushi craving hits but you want something with Valley flair, Kato Sabi Sushi Bar rolls classic sashimi and Japanese staples with a…
Kato Sabi Sushi Bar
Restaurants100% Antojitos Mexicanos
RestaurantsWhen you want real-deal antojitos without crossing town, 100% Antojitos Mexicanos delivers bold, homemade flavors right here in Edinburg.…
100% Antojitos Mexicanos
RestaurantsPalenque Grill Edinburg
RestaurantsWeeknight or date night, Palenque Grill Edinburg hits that sweet spot with traditional recipes from Northwestern Mexico, quality…
Palenque Grill Edinburg
RestaurantsLa Casa De La Abuela
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with counter and table service specializing in traditional Mexican dishes for breakfast and dinner.
La Casa De La Abuela
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsBucks Pizza Wing Ranch
RestaurantsChain serving pizza loaded with toppings, plus wings & hoagies, in down-to-earth environs.
Bucks Pizza Wing Ranch
RestaurantsSidebar RGV
RestaurantsSidebar RGV is that downtown Edinburg spot where the TVs disappear, jazz sets the mood, and the cocktails are thoughtfully curated…
Sidebar RGV
RestaurantsPeter Piper Pizza
RestaurantsLively, kid-oriented chain featuring pizza & wings along with dozens of arcade games.
Peter Piper Pizza
RestaurantsMercado Food Hall | International Food Court, Boutique Shops & Beauty Suites - Mcallen TX
RestaurantsTwo levels of international eats and impulse shopping in one place. At Mercado Food Hall you can bounce from Vietnamese to Italian to…
Mercado Food Hall | International Food Court, Boutique Shops & Beauty Suites - Mcallen TX
RestaurantsVilla Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsWhether you’re cruising La Plaza Mall or just craving something cheesy, Villa Italian Kitchen is a dependable slice stop built on 1964…
Villa Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsRVG Tacos Del Guero No. 2
RestaurantsRVG Tacos Del Guero No. 2 keeps it classic with recipes passed down three generations, handmade flour tortillas, and guisos cooked from…
RVG Tacos Del Guero No. 2
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsPeter Piper Pizza
RestaurantsLively, kid-oriented chain featuring pizza & wings along with dozens of arcade games.
Peter Piper Pizza
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual chain eatery dishing up fried chicken and tenders with varying levels of heat plus kale slaw and burgers.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsBon Galbi
RestaurantsBon Galbi keeps it simple and satisfying with hearty soups, chewy noodles, tasty appetizers, and rice dishes plus house specials for when…
Bon Galbi
RestaurantsHop Tung Vietnamese Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsHop Tung Vietnamese Chinese Restaurant is the kind of spot that solves weeknight cravings fast, from fresh rice paper spring rolls to…
Hop Tung Vietnamese Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsYasuke Japanese Sushi
RestaurantsWhether you're craving a cleanly sliced classic or something a little wild, Yasuke Japanese Sushi balances traditional and modern sushi…
Yasuke Japanese Sushi
RestaurantsCasa Madre Brunch & Grill
RestaurantsCasa Madre Brunch & Grill turns late mornings into a small celebration, with chilaquiles and migas tacos that hit the spot and bottomless…
Casa Madre Brunch & Grill
RestaurantsBrocheta Mediterranean Bistro
RestaurantsWhen lunch needs to be quick but actually good, Brocheta Mediterranean Bistro turns out fresh hummus, grilled brochetas (kabobs), and…
Brocheta Mediterranean Bistro
RestaurantsSALT
RestaurantsIf you want a spot that actually lives up to the hype, SALT nails it with locally sourced New American plates, an open kitchen you can…
SALT
RestaurantsThe Patio on Guerra
RestaurantsDoing something special or just craving an excuse to dress up, The Patio on Guerra brings the romantic, candlelit vibe with savory plates,…
The Patio on Guerra
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - McAllen
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - McAllen brings the classic churrascaria experience to town, with gauchos carving endless cuts tableside and a legit salad…
Texas de Brazil - McAllen
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsWings and Rings
RestaurantsModern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Wings and Rings
RestaurantsMama's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhen that craving hits, Mama's Pizzeria comes through big with Chicago-style deep dish and hand-tossed specialties, plus a full Italian…
Mama's Pizzeria
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurants80-20 Smashburgers
RestaurantsIf you dream in lacy burger edges, 80-20 Smashburgers smashes fresh 80/20 patties to order and slides them onto toasted Hawaiian rolls with…
80-20 Smashburgers
RestaurantsSumo Ramen & Bar
RestaurantsSumo Ramen & Bar is the kind of spot you bookmark for rainy evenings and busy Tuesdays, serving up Japanese comfort food with simple online…
Sumo Ramen & Bar
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsBar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse
RestaurantsNo-frills chain for standard BBQ fare (ribs, pulled pork, brisket) plus family packs & a kids' menu.
Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse
RestaurantsMOUSAI
RestaurantsWhere Japanese precision meets South Texas swagger, Mousai is the spot to hit this week for hand-crafted sushi, binchotan-kissed A5 Wagyu…
MOUSAI
RestaurantsLogan's Roadhouse
RestaurantsDown-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.
Logan's Roadhouse
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsRamos BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsRamos BBQ & Catering has been serving the RGV since 2000 with pit-smoked brisket, tender ribs, sausage, chicken and all the classic sides,…
Ramos BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsWallbangers Burger Bar
RestaurantsWallbangers Burger Bar in McAllen brings back the good stuff... handmade ground chuck patties, real cheese, crisp veggies, and buns baked…
Wallbangers Burger Bar
RestaurantsPoint of Fire Pizza
RestaurantsIf your week needs a reliable pie fix, Point of Fire Pizza keeps it simple and satisfying with a dough-first mindset and straight-up tasty…
Point of Fire Pizza
RestaurantsDiego’s Farm to Table
RestaurantsDiego’s Farm to Table keeps it local with farm-fresh ingredients turned into burgers, tacos, and other comfort cravings from a food truck.…
Diego’s Farm to Table
RestaurantsWing Barn McColl
RestaurantsFamily-run and RGV proud, Wing Barn McColl keeps it laid back with wings and solid burgers plus handmade touches. The sauce lineup runs…
Wing Barn McColl
RestaurantsPRIME Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsPRIME Steak & Seafood turns date nights and deal-making into events, with 2F Akaushi cuts seared in a Josper charcoal oven and seafood that…
PRIME Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsJimmy's Egg
RestaurantsBranch of a regional chain offering traditional American dishes for breakfast & lunch.
Jimmy's Egg
RestaurantsCicis Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.
Cicis Pizza
RestaurantsWing Barn South McAllen
RestaurantsFamily owned and RGV proud, Wing Barn South McAllen serves handmade wings, juicy burgers, and all the fried comforts you swear you only…
Wing Barn South McAllen
RestaurantsIl Forno a Legna
RestaurantsCraving blistered wood-fired pies and from-scratch pasta without leaving McAllen? Il Forno a Legna leans into Southern Italian flavor with…
Il Forno a Legna
RestaurantsKumori Sushi & Teppanyaki Nolana
RestaurantsKumori Sushi & Teppanyaki Nolana hits the sweet spot when you want crisp rolls, showy teppan action, and a proper cocktail without leaving…
Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki Nolana
RestaurantsSushi madre McAllen
RestaurantsSushi Madre McAllen brings Laredo’s Mucho Rollo menu to the Valley, pairing bold, playful rolls with a refined cocktail bar. Sign up for…
Sushi madre McAllen
RestaurantsBirdie Bistro
RestaurantsBirdie Bistro delivers cozy, colorful vibes with diner-style comfort that actually hits, from fluffy pancakes to savory eggs and…
Birdie Bistro
RestaurantsMORI Japanese Grill
RestaurantsMori Japanese Grill cooks over white oak bincho for that deep, fireside smokiness, then backs it up with a legit sushi lineup that you’ll…
MORI Japanese Grill
RestaurantsSaltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
Saltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsRudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsBrisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsEl Botanero by 100% AM
RestaurantsWhether you need post-game snacks or a chill spot to graze with friends, El Botanero by 100% AM serves comforting small plates, cold beer,…
El Botanero by 100% AM
RestaurantsBar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse
RestaurantsNo-frills chain for standard BBQ fare (ribs, pulled pork, brisket) plus family packs & a kids' menu.
Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse
RestaurantsAmbra
RestaurantsAmbra nails the steakhouse vibe with a chic lounge and a breezy patio, plus a menu that mixes standout steaks with globally inspired…
Ambra
RestaurantsSticky Rice Sushi
RestaurantsSticky Rice Sushi riffs on Japa-mex flavors with playful rolls, crisp freshness, and sauces that hit that sweet-savory spot. Try the…
Sticky Rice Sushi
RestaurantsPieology Pizzeria McAllen
RestaurantsPieology Pizzeria McAllen lets you build an individual pie exactly how you want it with dough made in-house daily, four crusts, six sauces,…
Pieology Pizzeria McAllen
RestaurantsWings and Rings
RestaurantsModern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Wings and Rings
RestaurantsBlack Diamond BBQ - McAllen
RestaurantsFamily-run since 2018, Black Diamond BBQ hits that sweet spot with pitmaster Jerry’s hickory-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage, plus sides…
Black Diamond BBQ - McAllen
RestaurantsPalominos Restaurant
RestaurantsPalominos Restaurant brings over 50 years of Sonoran grilling to McAllen, turning steaks and traditional carne asada into the kind of…
Palominos Restaurant
RestaurantsTower Burger Co.
RestaurantsTower Burger Co. keeps it classic with juicy burgers, golden fries, and all the American comfort food cravings, plus a kids' menu that…
Tower Burger Co.
RestaurantsGreens & Lemons
RestaurantsGreens & Lemons does real food right with breakfast, shareables, salads and bowls, sandwiches, main plates, plus smoothies, coffee, and…
Greens & Lemons
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBrunetta Tinto & Pasta
RestaurantsFor over a decade, Brunetta Tinto & Pasta has been the local move when you want authentic Italian with a cozy, refined vibe. Think homemade…
Brunetta Tinto & Pasta
RestaurantsKot Pot 1 Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsKot Pot 1 Korean BBQ & Hot Pot lets you play chef at the table with grill-it-yourself brisket, bulgogi and pork belly alongside bubbling…
Kot Pot 1 Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsPhở Houston
RestaurantsPhở Houston keeps it simple and honest with rich, savory broth, tender meats, and slurpable noodles that do all the talking. Pair a…
Phở Houston
RestaurantsReyna’s BBQ & Cocina
RestaurantsReyna’s BBQ & Cocina nails that South Texas twist on Texas-style barbecue, smoking brisket and more over oak and pecan. Split the Bar-B-Q…
Reyna’s BBQ & Cocina
RestaurantsThe Republic of the Rio Grande
RestaurantsFor those nights you want fire-crafted steaks, shareable pizzas, and a cantina mixing Rio Grande flavors, The Republic of the Rio Grande…
The Republic of the Rio Grande
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChicken joint featuring Nashville hot chicken items, fries and milkshakes in a casual setting.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsMalfitany Pasta Company
RestaurantsMalfitany Pasta Company keeps it cozy and casual with Italian comfort go-tos like lasagna, pizza, and stromboli, plus desserts and proper…
Malfitany Pasta Company
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