Highest-rated restaurants in McAllen by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in McAllen, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Bodega Tavern & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Lou's Brunch and Brews

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Universal Market & Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 905 Dove Ave. Ste 905 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Kiri Kiri Korean Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 5401 North 10th St. Ste 129 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tacos Kissi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 South 10th McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Super Burgers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 608 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Jamaican Jerk Stop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 110 North 16th St. Ste A McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. FoodAmed

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4108 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. House Wine & Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1117 West US Hwy 83 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Nak Won Jung Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 South 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Blue Onion

- Rating: 4.3/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 925 Dove Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. City Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Patio on Guerra

- Rating: 4.3/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 116 South 17th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Delia's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Sweet Temptations

- Rating: 4.4/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5401 North 10th St. Ste 111 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Cowboy Chicken

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3400 West Expressway 83 Bldg 100,Ste 100 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Pho Houston

- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 West Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Yasuke Japanese Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Ash Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Ms G's Tacos N' More

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2263 Pecan Blvd. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Salt New American Table

- Rating: 4.4/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 210 North Main St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. WineCow Argentinian Steak House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4900 West Expy 83 Ste 380 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Steakhouses, Argentine
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Las Rocas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 South 15th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Brocheta Mediterranean Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3400 West Expy 83 Ste 700 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. B's in a Pod

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4119 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Azucar and Sal

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6100 North 10th St. Ste D McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Diego's Food Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10 North Broadway St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sticky Rice Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4400 North 23rd St. Mercado District McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tacos El Plebe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1017 North Main St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The New York Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 West Dove Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Wa Gabose

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1701 Dove Ave. Ste West McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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