Guidebook McAllen, Texas
Food scene
House Wine & Bistro
1117 US-83 BUSThis is a great place for dinner and wine.
This a great place to hang out if there is a game on TV or if you are looking for a good burger in town for take-out.
Ranch House Burgers II
409 Bryan RdThis a great place to hang out if there is a game on TV or if you are looking for a good burger in town for take-out.
This is a good place for Mexican style breakfast or lunch. Also, good for take-out.
El Patio Restaurant
2003 North Conway AvenueThis is a good place for Mexican style breakfast or lunch. Also, good for take-out.
This is a great place for a fancy lunch or dinner. The bar is evolving and they always have new stuff.
7 habitants recommandent
The Loretto at Mission
1233 E Griffin PkwyThis is a great place for a fancy lunch or dinner. The bar is evolving and they always have new stuff.
Zen Asian Bistro and Sushi
4129 West Expressway 83This is a great place for take-out.
This is a great place for dinner or Sunday brunch. They also have a good mixology bar.
7 habitants recommandent
Bodega Tavern & Kitchen
2901 North 10th StreetThis is a great place for dinner or Sunday brunch. They also have a good mixology bar.
This is your go to place to experience "Cabrito" or baby goat in McAllen.
Rebecca's Mexican Restaurant
2200 West Nolana AvenueThis is your go to place to experience "Cabrito" or baby goat in McAllen.
This is your go to steakhouse in McAllen, they sometimes have live music. Highly recommend for date night.
13 habitants recommandent
Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina
1918 S 10th StThis is your go to steakhouse in McAllen, they sometimes have live music. Highly recommend for date night.
High end dining in McAllen, good for business dinners, or date nights.
9 habitants recommandent
The Patio on Guerra
116 S 17th StHigh end dining in McAllen, good for business dinners, or date nights.
SALT - New American Table
210 N Main StGreat place to have dinner or date night.
If you are looking for good Texas BBQ this is your place! Good for take-out as well.
The Drunken Chicken
523 N Mayberry RdIf you are looking for good Texas BBQ this is your place! Good for take-out as well.
If you are looking for good street tacos, this is one of the number one places in the U.S. ranked by TRAVEL.
Taqueria Don Felipe
2600 Mile 5 CirIf you are looking for good street tacos, this is one of the number one places in the U.S. ranked by TRAVEL.
If you need something sweet or event a full cake for a special occasion this is the place to get it. Highly recommend preordering especially for speciality cakes.
Sweet & Tasty Bakery
900 East Redbud AvenueIf you need something sweet or event a full cake for a special occasion this is the place to get it. Highly recommend preordering especially for speciality cakes.
Los Asados Mexican Restaurant
620 S Ware RdGreat place for lunch or dinner for Mexican food.
Blue Onion II
925 W Dove AveThis is a great place for lunch or take-out/delivery for Mediterranean food.
Great place for drinks and weekend music, the Mexican food is pretty good.
Hacienda San Miguel Mexican Restaurant and Bar
6101 N 23rd StGreat place for drinks and weekend music, the Mexican food is pretty good.
This place never disappoints for lunch or dinner, its traditional food but with a good taste, highly recommend for business meetings.
Peppers At Uptown
4620 North 10th StreetThis place never disappoints for lunch or dinner, its traditional food but with a good taste, highly recommend for business meetings.
ShakeExpress Edinburg
931 South McColl RoadGreat place for a healthy snack!
The best place in McAllen for a family style Mexican Botana Platter, take out is the best option.
Zamoras' Restaurant
6001 N 23rd StThe best place in McAllen for a family style Mexican Botana Platter, take out is the best option.
This is a great place to pick up Mexican street tacos and a fully loaded baked potato, great for drive-thru.
La Curva Taqueria, Mission Tx.
2575 East Griffin ParkwayThis is a great place to pick up Mexican street tacos and a fully loaded baked potato, great for drive-thru.
RGV Cupcake Factory 🧁
3300 West Expressway 83Supposedly the best Cupcakes in town!
Extreme Pizza
608 North Shary RoadBest Pizza in town!
The Griffin Grill
1906 E Griffin PkwyGreat place for lunch, business meetings work well here.
Bella Mia
800 North Main StreetGreat place for Italian food.
The Patio on Guerra
116 S 17th StGreat place for a nice dinner/date night.
Jimmy's Egg - Mission
614 North Shary RoadGood place for a heardy breakfast.
Sightseeing
Great places to visit that are historic, landmarks, or good fun in the Rio Grande Valley.
This is a historic landmark and home to one of the largest birding centers in the Northern Hemisphere.
41 habitants recommandent
Quinta Mazatlan
600 Sunset DrThis is a historic landmark and home to one of the largest birding centers in the Northern Hemisphere.
This is a historic landmark in Mission, Texas, one of the oldest chapels in history, dates back to the Mexican War.
La Lomita Mission
This is a historic landmark in Mission, Texas, one of the oldest chapels in history, dates back to the Mexican War.
If you want to visit Mexico for an afternoon of good food, great drinks, live music, and cultural shopping Progreso, Mexico is the safest place to go. Highly recommend walking across the bridge, make sure you have your passport to cross back.
13 habitants recommandent
Progreso International Bridge
251 S International BlvdIf you want to visit Mexico for an afternoon of good food, great drinks, live music, and cultural shopping Progreso, Mexico is the safest place to go. Highly recommend walking across the bridge, make sure you have your passport to cross back.
This is the only National Shrine in South Texas, great for Sunday Mass or a nice prayerful walk through the life-size Stations of the Cross.
16 habitants recommandent
Basilique de Notre-Dame de San Juan del Valle - Sanctuaire national
400 Virgen de San Juan BlvdThis is the only National Shrine in South Texas, great for Sunday Mass or a nice prayerful walk through the life-size Stations of the Cross.
La Plaza Mall
2200 S 10th StGreat place to go shopping in McAllen.
This is an excellent place to go for a run/jog/walk, great for outdoor exercise, there is a playground for the kids.
Bannworth Park
1822 North Shary RoadThis is an excellent place to go for a run/jog/walk, great for outdoor exercise, there is a playground for the kids.
Great place to go camping or for a long walk.
19 habitants recommandent
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
2800 S Bentsen Palm DrGreat place to go camping or for a long walk.
City of Mission Hike and Bike Trail
City of Mission Hike and Bike TrailThis is the local bike trail.
International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W Nolana AveLocal Museum
McAllen Public Library
4001 N 23rd StLocal Public Library
Shary Municipal Golf Course
2201 N Mayberry StLocal Golf Course, 18 Holes.
Outlets are about a 25 minutes drive from the house, great for an afternoon of discounted retail therapy.
64 habitants recommandent
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
5001 E Expressway 83Outlets are about a 25 minutes drive from the house, great for an afternoon of discounted retail therapy.
Anzalduas Park
6400 Anzalduas Dam RoadLocal State Park right on the banks of the Rio Grande River.
City/town information
Only an hour and half from McAllen if you need a day at the beach this is the perfect day trip. SPI is one of the top three beaches to visit in the U.S...
186 habitants recommandent
South Padre Island
Only an hour and half from McAllen if you need a day at the beach this is the perfect day trip. SPI is one of the top three beaches to visit in the U.S...
Nightlife
Suerte Bar & Grill Shary
205 North Shary RoadGood place for drinks and appetizers, night life place after 9PM.
Taboo
Nightlife/Bar
Roosevelt's at 7
821 N Main StNightlife/Large Beer Selection/Good Brunch
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Rideshare is your best friend
Uber and Lyft and the best way to get around quick and easy.