Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in McAllen, TX

Chris Priebe Outstanding food. Had the ribeye, and my girlfriend had the roasted salmon, the potatoes were outstanding, the have a Mexican old Fashioned, and it was out of the park. Smooth, with a smoky roasted marshmallow aftertaste. Our server was pretty busy, but she still took exelent care of us.

Karla Munoz We had a wonderful dining experience at Mikhuna. We enjoyed the Oysters a la Chalaquita, Carretillero by Mikhuna ceviche, and the Mar y Tierra sushi roll, all of which were fresh and well prepared. For dessert, the churros and Cacao Rainforest were excellent. Service was attentive and professional. Our server, Franky, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The General Manager, Misael, ensured everything ran smoothly and made us feel genuinely welcomed. We highly recommend Mikhuna, we are glad they are back and look forward to returning.

ma echeverria Our server Taylor, was fabulous. She was very attentive, knew the menu, she was suggestive on things that we asked for. Came by our table many a time! This was our first time at Bogeda, great experience! Food: the New York steak with the herb butter and crispy fries were excellent! I was able to cut the meat with a butter knife. Afterwards, we sat outside, finished our wine…it was an experience. I think y’all will enjoy it.

Alicia Liszt Clean open atmosphere, welcome and friendly staff,mouthwatering fall off the bone meat,home made corn and flour tortillas done on site.Emily manager on site very insightful with her knowledge on meat options. I almost never eat dessert but here the peach cobbler grabbed my attention with ice cream was a home run.Hot sweet and decadent. I hope you try this place.lt wont disappoint.

Chuck Garcia My friend Miro recommended Bella Mia, so I had to go. The place was great, clean, quiet. Food was fresh and delicious. They bring out small garlic bread that is delicious. Service was great, server was very kind and knowledgeable. I would go again.

Alejandra Landin I celebrated my birthday dinner and went to my friends a few weeks after at La Doble M and they were such a great experiences! Hosting a private event here was very easy—the only requirement was making a deposit, and everything else was smooth sailing. The staff was so nice, attentive, and really made the evening feel special. On top of that, the food and drinks were amazing—everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served. It truly made the celebration unforgettable. If you’re looking for a place to host a private dinner or celebration, I definitely recommend La Doble M. They make it stress-free and enjoyable from start to finish!

Nancy De La Garza This restaurant is one of my all time favorites in McAllen! The service is always incredible. They make you feel like a weekly regular even when its been a few months since youve gone by. Perfect for date night. Lunch with the girls. Business meetings. The ambience is cozy and upscale. Definitely worth trying if you havent done so already!

Sandra Martin A friend of mine was visiting from out of town and I took them here for an unexpected few bites. I had in been before. I was pleasantly surprised with the larger dining portions and the interior is modern, elegant but still quite fun and lively. The pork belly skewer appetizer was really delicious. They happen to have a DJ when we were stopping in for a bite, I think its normal for them to have a DJ or music with a celebratory atmosphere.

Clari Valdez Customer service was outstanding our waiter Carlos was awesome. The food was amazing our first time there was a delight. Me and my daughter are excited about going back again. We just moved to McAllen and this our number restaurant so far. 10 out 10

John Cano We have been here for brunch and decided to try dinner. All I can say is AMAZING. We shared the Reef & Beef for dinner. The steak was on point. Along with some salted vegetables that we asked for. You need to come and try this place. The staff is very friendly and food is served promptly.

K Santana Food was fantastic!! Service was amazing and the drinks, OMG! The Coco Nuts and the Carajillo was my fave. Definitely want to come back and try more options. We shared about 6 different small plates between 3 people and it was perfect. Ask for Pedro. He was great!

Mario Garcia Nice open air/outdoor venue. Great bar with large variety of beer and liquor/mix drinks. 5 different food trucks provide something for everyone; BBQ, tortas, taquitos, mexican style burgers and hotdogs, pizza, chicken/waffles. We tried the "humburguesa Mexicana" from one of the trucks and chicken & waffles from another. Both were delicious!

Asiel Garcia del Pino Outstanding Experience at Palominos From the moment we walked in, everything was top-notch. The ambiance is warm and elegant, making it the perfect place to enjoy a quality meal. The steaks were cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried exceeded our expectations. What truly made our visit exceptional was the outstanding service from César. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and professional throughout our entire meal. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality elevated the whole experience. Highly recommended! We’ll definitely be coming back.

Brad Pioveson Great place! Interesting atmosphere...quiet, 1940s vibe. Eclectic menu but food was great. Service was spot on. Highly recommended, though maybe not a good choice for folks with kids. No childrens nenu choices noted.

Cesar Gonzalez First time at this restaurant for a business dinner. The service was impeccable from start to end. From the moment I made the reservation to the moment we paid our check. Our server Jimmy was attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu items. He provided great recommendations for the appetizers and main dishes. The only thing that took us by surprise was the level of spiciness of the ribeye agua chile but it is not the restaurants fault but ours by not asking how spicy was the dish. (if you are not into hot spicy dishes make sure you order something else...the ribeye agua chile will make you sweat). Jimmy constantly made sure everyones glasses were full and that the guests requests were fulfilled in a timely manner. The meeting room did provide a comfortable level of noise reduction from the rest of the restaurant. We have been at other restaurants where meeting room is still extremely noisy considering the doors were closed. The restaurants decor and ambiance is well executed. I definitely recommend this restaurant for your special occasion or event.