50 Best American Restaurants near Hidalgo

“What a nice lunch we had at Paula's Tea House. It is a hidden gem that you would probably miss if you didn't know it was there. The sign outside just says Paula's, about 5 inches high by 14 inches wide. The yard in front of this old house is decorated with so many old things it was hard to find the sign. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had a large menu but rotated what was available that day. The different rooms were each decorated with old tea sets, clothing, hats, and toys. I would recommend their tacos.“

“I am here today because I was given a coupon for a free combo as part of teacher appreciation week. The coupon had no expiration date and it was given to me two weeks ago. I had no trouble using the coupon and they didn't question me as to where I got it. I asked if I could modify my order by value-sizing it and if I could just pa the difference. I was allowed to do that. The coupon was for a 1/4 lb burger with medium fries and medium drink. I upgraded my fries and drink. I also added bacon and cheese to my order. The server told me in advanced that doing that would be extra and asked if I was ok with that. I expected to pay extra, so I was fine. This being a drive-thru main experience, the order was placed and in less than five minutes, I was ready to go with a great tasting burger. Great experience overall.“

“This is one of our favorite restaurants in McAllen! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. Our favorite waiter Erika is always attentive, knows what we like and how we like our food, never have an empty glass of our drink. Always checking up and gives us different options for our meal, thank you!“

“Yadira good service.Yino gave us great service a day later!Another time we had Andrea or Andy!All three have been delightful servers!We are eating often at Denny’s in Mission, TX as Winter Texans! Will soon head up North and Denny’s along the way!Parking: 30 spaces??“

“Love this place! Our waitress Jasmine was pleasant and attentive. Stopped by the bar & ordered my favorite “shot” of Eddie’s Vodka Ruby red with a grapefruit spritzer and as always the bartender Celeste gets my request just right, love her!!“

“Walked over to this restaurant from our nearby hotel and glad we did! Everything was more than we expected! Even had a pianist providing background music for our experience. Crab cakes best we’ve ever had, scallops melted in our mouth and the orange roughy baked in clay was so full of flavour. Waitress was so friendly and informative after we told her this was our first time!“

“Well it's Denny's you know what you're going to getI had the new cream cheese and strawberry French toastWhich was fantastic alongside a couple of eggs and hash browns which were basic but good.Service was a little slow but I wasn't in a hurry and it was a little busy.So I have nothing to complain about.I will very likely go back for the same thing as I will be in the area for a while.I don't know if I would ever suggest Dennys to anyone but I would definitely recommend trying the strawberry cream cheese French toast.“

“Leanna was our server! She is always super great! We come here all the time as of a family, and she always remembers us and is always kind! And she always goes above and beyond for us ❤️ we love her! She definitely deserves a raise OR ANYTHING! We love her! She always makes our experience the best!“

“Went with a friend on the recommendation of another friend. She did not steer us wrong. Both of us had the filet but substituted a different side than listed. Steak was cooked perfectly. Brussel sprouts were great. Though the dessert menu was appealing there was not room left to indulge.“

“Their food and service is top tier. Only reason it’s a 4 star and not a 5 star is that my favorite item was removed. Their beyond burger was the best and I was glad to finally have a nice place to eat out that offered a great option for me. I know they replaced it with a veggie burger but it’s not even close to being what the beyond burger was. I’ve tried some of the other vegan options but nothing could compare. Another thing is that at peak time between all the people and the loud music it can be very hard to hear both the people you’re with and the server. However that being said food was always fantastic and service was amazing.Vegetarian options: They have a lot to offer for vegetarians and have clearly labeled menus for restrictions. Same for vegans we are capable of having a good meal here. I will say however their normal buns are not vegan so you have to sub out for their gluten free one which is not the greatest so I’d recommend bringing a bun if you want a better bun option.Dietary restrictions: They have a very detailed area warning of common allergens and have separate menus for vegans/vegetarians/gluten free people.“

“Had a great experience here at Eddy’s & what made it even better was having Amarantha as our waitress! She has a friendly demeanor and was always with a positive attitude. When we come back we hope you take care of us again. Other than that, place is very clean and music was on point!“

“Didn't get pictures but it was a good burger! This is a small business with good food! I had a bacon cheese burger with sweet potato fries. The patty was huge and seasoned just right, and my fries were cooked perfectly. Our server was friendly, fast, and informative and made great recommendations. He also guided us as to the best bang for our buck. This is a small family owned business that scored a 9/10.“

“Love love the atmosphere, and how attentive the waiter was with us especially with my mom since she was the Birthday gal….they recommended the best dishes on the house absolutely everything was super delicious….price for everything was decent…Ruben was our waiter and his “

“The food variety is nice enough, however; wait staff was easily overwhelmed with hardly a large amount of customers.Kid-friendliness: Not a child-friendly establishment. Too many fragile little trinkets for children to get their hands on.Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty tight seating and restrooms. Has handicapped parking, but accommodations will have to be made.“

“Nice little spot in San Juan, TX serving a variety of fresh burgers, fried seafood and fried chicken. The food is made to order so it is always fresh and delicious. The service is friendly and welcoming all the time. My go to is the 4 chicken tender plate with BBQ sauce.Parking: Very few parking spaces but you can park on the street if all the spaces are taken.“

“Good place for a good burger....has the "Sunshine" burger....it is a sloppy one to eat ...but tasty....adult beverages (draft) were nice and cold. Good spot for large group of people to get together. The screaming toddlers in the bar area were a slight pain in the 6 O'clock....once they left it was better.“

“/24Went to go eat with my brother Josh and my favorite sis-n-law at Chedders scratch kitchen. Service was good and food was great. I recommend this place will go again. Even though there was a long line we got seated in about 30minsFood was good the server was really good“

“Always a positive experience. The food is amazing, the service is exemplary each and every time, and the drinks are wonderful too. I've been here for lunch and dinner, and I have yet to get a server who was anything less than friendly.“

“The staff were very nice. The food was delicious. I will not lie and say I did not hesitate upon arrival, but was pleasantly surprised and happy with the place and the food will definitely come back! I’m glad I gave it a try!Kid-friendliness: Age friendly to anyone“

“Great food, service and atmosphere. I notice the manager is on top of the customers and friendly- keep it up. Bobby the server is great and on top of our orders/needs as well as the whole staff. Over all, great establishment! ??Keep up the great work guys ??“

“I’m originally from California and I came down to Texas with the family and we decided to go to main event and we had a really great time the food was great the time we had there was awesome we also had this very amazing server named Brandon he’s was very nice, considerate, and took great care of our table just wanted to say he’s a really great kid.“

“My friend and I came to Bodega today to try out their brunch menu. They’ve changed their selections since the last time I came, and everything they offered looked so good, it was hard to choose! Luckily, our server, Nathan, gave excellent recommendations for apps, meals, and even dessert! We started with some of their oysters, enjoyed our meals, and finished off with the crème brûlée for dessert. I can’t stress how delicious that crème brûlée was; I’m already craving it again! We had an absolutely wonderful time, everything was perfection! :)“

“I had dinner here with a large group of veterans, which can quickly become hectic. All the entrees ordered were great and had plenty of flavor. My steak was perfectly cooked and the flavor was outstanding. I didn't get the servers' names but they were awesome and kept checking on us. To end the night we had an assortment of desserts. My favorite was the carrot cake, but others raved about the cheesecake and chocolate cake. I will definitely be back.“

“Went to go watch the final football games of the season and had a great time. I had the triple dipper as it comes in the picture, a dos xx and a molten lava chocolate cake to finish it off. Service was good, food was good and they had game playing over the speakers instead of music so ppl could hear what was going on in the game.“

“Rosalinda and her extended kindness at the McAllen location has made BJs Brewhouse a 5 start experience! BJs has been an amazing restaurant with an enjoyable variety of options on their menu! No staff has ever failed to provide good service and no chefs have failed to send out nothing but the best quality food! They have a large area for seating parties and large gatherings, and for small but special occasions like an anniversary or a perfect date night. My all time favorite dish is the Fresh Atlantic Salmon that never disappoints! This place is suitable for families with children as well as their kids menu offers neat options with great tastes! And, if you ever get around to their dessert options, I would highly recommend their Pizookies. A fun name with an amazing taste ? I would recommend coming by and giving BJs a chance for those looking for a casual restaurant with both healthy and great tasting options!Kid-friendliness: Their menu offers a variety of choices such as pastas, pizza, burgers, chicken stripes and other options.Wheelchair accessibility: Indoor ramp for lower seating area.“

“I try to come to the jazz event stuff. It's really nice listening to the live music in the outside area. The burgers we had here were great. The chips with cheese on the other hand weren't that good. I wouldn't get those again for sure. Last time we were here I got a fly in my beer still full glass. And the manager said that if I wanted a new one, that I would have to pay for a new one. Which dulled the experience a bit not gonna lie but the server was so nice for giving us coasters to cover the drinks after that. That was pretty sweet of her. Her service was the best.“

“Our server was outstanding ? ? ? ? ?Maia made our experience so much fun,she went out of her way to make us feel welcome she had all these food recommendations for my husband and I to try. My son ended up trying the Mac&cheese as per her suggestion, and my son loved it. She's so energetic and social we didn't want to leave..Kudos to you, Maia, hope to have the pleasure of getting sat on one of your tables on our next visit to this location.“

“Food is great. service is great. But i do have an issue at the restrooms. I expect impecable restrooms just like their food and the restrooms need a lot of help. Trash cans at the restrooms are unsanitary and need definite replacement. Walls/ stalls as well“

“PATSY AT THE BAR IS THE BEST! Well Patsy and Jackie…. Today Patsy was at the bar and service is always on point, fast, super cold drinks and very attentive bartenders. Been coming since this place opened, Chili’s has never been a place for me but this one here really exceeds my expectations, thank you. I will continue to come here for drinks and food.“

“I loved this place to eat so quickly, the chicken is super crunchy, the potatoes are delicious and very hot, the lemonade is very good too and the bread that they put butter on is exquisite... they also give you a coleslaw that makes the dish a perfect combination.“

“The First Ihop in Reynosa has very good quality... In general, its service is quite good, the guys who serve are very attentive and offer options... The atmosphere is quite normal, but to be expected for a restaurant of this type... Their food is good and the dishes have quite a variety and good flavor... It is generally a good place to have lunch alone or with family... The children will have fun both in the play area and with their children's dishes, quite some original.“

“We booked their Elote Stand for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made! Our guests LOVED it and the corn was delicious! So many neat toppings to choose from and friendly service from the team that served the cups. It was a lot of our guests first experience with elote and the team provided recommendations for our guests as they created their cups! Great service, clean practices and very cute stand with fair pricing! Smooth experience from booking to the end of the event. Can’t wait to use them again in the future!“

“I absolutely love their Lunch Menu. It has the right mix of tasty dishes at very affordable prices.Whatever you choose to eat goes down well with an Ice-Cold glass of draft beer, my preferences are either a Blue Moon Belgian Ale or local brewer's 5x5 Vaquero.Yes, you can be plain and boring by choosing Budweiser, Bud Light or Miller Lite. Why even go to a Bar and Grill if you are not willing to try something different every now and then?“

“The restaurant is very lovely and well lit on the inside. The menu is diverse. The chicken was amazing, however the sides were mid. I got the half chicken plate with Mexican street corn and Mac & Cheese. Service was quick and the sweet tea and lemonade were very pleasant tasting. 8/10“

“first time here, service here is very attentive which is amazing.however the men's bathroom was a little underwhelming, water everywhere on the floor not to mention no soap either.prices are fair and worth, definitely will come back for future visits.“

“Black Bear (Vegas and Utah) has been our go-to family spot for the longest. It was the best surprise to find one here in McAllen! Feels like home.Our usuals: tri-tip dip, fish n chips, burger, biscuits & gravy, chocolate cream pie, bread pudding, and the awesome kids menu. But really, everything is great. Classic diner fare.Kid-friendliness: Awesome kids menu that includes dessert“

“Daya at Buffalo Wings and Rings provided exceptional service during our visit. Their attentiveness, friendly demeanor, and knowledge of the menu truly enhanced our dining experience. She went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction, making recommendations and accommodating our requests promptly. Daya's professionalism and positive attitude made our meal memorable, and we look forward to returning thanks to their outstanding service.“

“I have been eating at this restaurant since 2008. Always great food, great service and great prices. You definitely get your bang for your buck. I always bring family that haven’t tried it and they end up always going back too! Thanks for always being consistent in great food!“

“My cousin and I were promptly greeted and seated. Lupita was our server and was very friendly and professional. The 3 of us were discussing the topic of Mother's Day being just around the corner and Lupita shared she had two daughters and I said it would be a blessing for her to share the special day with her children. She mentioned it has been years since she was able to spend Mother's Day with them and hoped this year would be different. I appreciated Lupita's professionalism and friendliness. It's my wish that she gets to be with her daughters this year for Mother's Day because she genuinely deserves it.“

“This is the place to be on Sunday nights in the valley. No other establishments across the valley can rival it. It's beyond lively with the amount of patrons. However, majority don't show up till midnight or slightly later. Meanwhile, the service at the bar is hit or miss. Possible favoritism with certain people but that is also any bar. Like it's packed, but not Friday/Saturday slammed. Additionally, they include a 20% gratitude. Maybe fellow patrons were being cheap? Idk. For the record, I have yet to eat there. Does have a decent amount of high tables and some booths however.“

“Been coming here for the past few months and the service is expectionally well and consistent. The waffle fries are the best, also crispy and fresh. Destiny has been my favorite bartender by a long shot. I don't recommend going for lunch during the week because multiple times I've noticed they only have one server and it can get packed and be overwhelming for her.“

“I came here today with my family, everything was super good and the service is top tier! Michelle was our waitress and she was super friendly and welcoming and made sure our order was exactly what we wanted. The General Manager Mathew was so nice and had such an amazing personality. He made sure everything was to our liking! Also shoutout to the cook Jose, everything was awesome! Will definitely come again! My personal favorite was the Chicken Sandwich but my family and I’s overall favorite was the Pizza My Heart!“

“We went here to watch the Golf Masters tournament on TV. It wasn't showing when we arrived but two of the employees got it going on one of the TV sets and gave us stable right in front of it. We had a great lunch and s few beers with no hassles from staff for the 2.5 hours we were there.“

“The food was delicious but I better took it home because most of the staff is zero professional. This girl Cinthia, I think her name was, was playing and flirting with other employees (badly spoken). I had to repeat my order 3 times because this girl was not paying attention, she was more attentive to what was happening behind. I swear I was going to complain but the manager of this location was also a participant in the probe and what good was it. Zero professional ethics are followed by the staff, that's why they do that. I feel like they even make comments about customers and make fun of them. I will not go to this location again. ALWAYS NATURALLY CHECK WHO THEY HIRE OR TRAIN THEM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE.“

“Jammed with people, the taste of the food leaves a lot to be desired, the waiter was super attentive, but the service was slow, the coffee was average. I left this place somewhat disappointed, it promised more. Delicious hashbrown dad and hotcakes“

“Always a great place to dine at or for ordering food to go! The portions are plentiful and the owner is super nice. I have had many events there and they were always incredible, the staff were super kind and attentive. The chicken parmigiana and fettuccine alfredo are my favorite of all time. If they were closer to my house I’d order them all the time!!“

“The food was great the chocolate cake was so delicious especially with the ice cream on top the server was a nice man once we finished he immediately got are plates the atmosphere was good but in the restroom the vibe was of but overall this was a very great time I definitely recommend for people who what some good BBQ ? ☺️Parking: There was very little parking space“

“First time I went and I was delighted with the excellent service from the bar and the waitress, only the sicuri was very arrogant and had a bad attitude and I think he must be attentive and kind to serve the customers ? hence everything is very well taken care of“

“A group of friends and myself visited IHOP about 9:30pm. It was about 12 in our party. The seating was not an issue, and we were seated comfortably by our waiter. Everyone ordered and our drinks and food came out hot and at a reasonable time. I especially want to commend this particular IHOP for their very clean and fresh smelling men's restroom. A clean restroom says alot about the restaurant. Kudos!I do have one suggestion that I think needs to be noted. When there is a large group, the waiter or waitress should do their best to separate grouped tickets. Placing all item on one ticket can pose a problem, especiallywhenthecustomerask fir everything to be put on separate tickets. In my experience visit, I was the last to pay for my meal. The employee noticed that there was still a meal that wasn't paid. I didn't have to pay it nor was I obligated to do so, but I did so because these were my friends, I know it wasn't done intentionally and I didn't want IHOP to get shorted either. Clearly it was an oversight, but this is what happens when everything is put on one ticket, not all the time but it can happen, someone gets stuck paying for something they didn't order. Good beginning experience but a sour ending.“

“Went with Family table of 85 adults 3 kidsWe were greeted and offered drinks right away.Waiter told us the deal of the day!Food was amazing freshly made♡And waiter was nice to take a group picture of us♡Kid-friendliness: Made a special dish for my kid that has egg allergy!Dietary restrictions: Got cut up banana & avocado for baby♡“