Black Bear Diner McAllen -Food CA (Near McAllen)

Tim Noonen Goldees has been on the list for almost a year now and we finally got here. We arrived at about 8:00 am on a Saturday morning and there was about 50 people in line. Be prepared to wait. They have a pile of old chairs that customers can use, so if you dont bring your own, there is that. Lets get to the food. It is the real deal. My son and I ordered a beef rib, 4 pork spare ribs, a pound of brisket, and a jalapeño cheddar sausage link. For sides, we ordered cheesy grits, beans, and potato salad. Outstanding! I thought the star of the show was the pork spare ribs ... fall off the bone, but with texture and the flavor popped. There was hint of cumin and it was salty and sweet. Delicious! I prefer the fat rendered out of my smoked meats as opposed to the wet fat. My son is the opposite. So, we were in heaven. Goldees gives you brisket that is half wet and half dry. I loved the dry end and my son loved the wet end. As for the sides ... the grits were tasty, and the beans were yummy. I dont eat potato salad, but my son said it was good. We also had the bread pudding and the banana pudding. Both were delicious. Goldees is well worth the wait!!!

Kaylynn Clapper I hosted our holiday leadership event here and everything was truly perfect from start to finish. The food was on theme and tasted AMAZING. The space itself is large and is in a secluded/private area away from the rest of the restaurant. It was very convenient to access the restroom and the front door, without ever having to walk into the restaurant area. Their entire team was incredible too; professional, attentive, and completely on top of every detail. They helped me carry stuff in from my vehicle, setup the room like hanging lights, and coordinated every little detail. We even had a personal bartender all evening! The event went seamless, and everyone enjoyed themselves. We truly could not of asked for a better experience or a better turnout. I would highly recommend Lunas for your next event!!

Ashish Aggarwal The hype is real. Walk in and they greet you with warm raisin scones—fluffy, sweet little hugs slathered in incredible butter that’s creamy, rich, and basically dessert on its own

Those scones were SOOOO good, I could’ve made a meal of them

Don’t sleep on the fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with Texas pecans. I dont even like olives and I kept throwing these down. Crispy, briny, nutty addiction in every bite Rabbit pappardelle is a signature for a reason. Was unsure given I havent had a ton of rabbit.. but wo Also outstanding was the hamachi crude.. brown butter trout The desserts were OK.. bit underwhelming. We didnt finish ours since they weren’t winning any awards.. not worth the calories! Shout out to our server Paige who was super attentive and a rockstar Overall, cozy vibe, sharp service, clear signal why this got the Michelin Bib. Solid neighborhood gem at its finest

Shilae W I decided to try out Tutto’s because of the high reviews.. And I must say, Tutto truly lives up to its reputation! I ordered the lasagna and bianco pizza for dinner to share with my sister and it was phenomenal! This place is wonderful if youre looking for authentic Italian cuisine and delicious food!

holly haby This is a must if you like fresh tasty Italian dishes (lunch special 10.99 includes a salad or soup with meal) Friendly staff and delicious food. The garlic knots with the olive oil garlic dipping sauce is soooo good. The fresh garden salad with their homemade tomato basil dressing was a must try. We had a variety of different wonderfully tasty foods pasta trio, pasta sampler and the most delicious eggplant parmigiana!

Alejandra Gonzalez Came to The House of Rock for a vendor market and ended up staying for the vibes and the food! The pepperoni pizza is everything a pizza should be — perfect crunch, gooey cheese, tasty sauce, and just the right amount of pepperoni. A slice with a drink came out to under $8, which is a great deal. The events they host are also really fun and well put together. I’ll definitely be coming back!