Location: Alamo
Top Restaurants in Alamo
Top Things to do in Alamo
- 1. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- 2. Museum of South Texas History
- 3. McAllen Public Library
- 4. Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle
- 5. Main Event Entertainment
- 6. Don Wes Flea Market
- 7. Quinta Mazatlan
- 8. Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
- 9. Cinemark Pharr Town Center
- 10. McAllen Convention Center
Most Popular American food in Alamo, Texas, United States
Reviews on American food in Alamo, Texas, United States. Alamo, located in the Rio Grande Valley in what is nicknamed the "Land of Two Summers", is a city in the irrigated area of southern Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Known as "The Refuge to the Valley", it is located in an area of abundant vegetable farming and citrus groves, and it is a noted winter resort/retirement town near the Mexico-U.S. border. Alamo is one of the Rio Grande Valley's gateways to Mexico, via U.S. Route 281 and Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas, as well as gateway to the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Alamo's population was 18,353 at the 2010 census and an estimated 19,220 in 2016.
Things to do in Alamo
10. Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 299 reviews
BEST steak house in McAllen, Tx , a local favorite restaurant, with a native South American motif that feels more like a vacation getaway, serving the finest steaks, pork chops & seafood backed by an extensive 600+ wine list, a hand crafted cocktail loung
Reviewed By lilbrother
Worth the price! Excellent food, exceptional service and great atmosphere. This is a hidden gem for sure. It higher end but without the upscale dress code. No sandals, hats or beach wear. It would make for a great date or business dinner. Iâll be back.
9. Texas Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Texas Roadhouse is a steak restaurant providing legendary food with legendary service. Texas Roadhouse specializes in hand-cut steaks, fresh-baked bread, fall-off-the-bone-ribs, and made-from-scratch sides. We also serve ice cold beer and legendary margar
Reviewed By tazman572
We've been to the Texas Roadhouse a few times and the service is always excellent and prompt. Their steaks are moist and tender and the prime rib is also very good. For the price vs quality the Texas Roadhouse can't be beat.If you like a good delicious steak, this is the place to go.
8. Salt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By africanaddict
We were at Salt about 3 years and were eager to get back and see if it had maintained its unique distinctives - excellent food, relaxed ambiance, great and friendly service. There was only one small reduction in excellence from our previous experience, but it didn't take away from our total enjoyment of the evening. We made an early booking at 5 and specifically asked to sit at the counter overlooking the chefs at work in the kitchen. It's amazing the quality of food they can put out in such a teeny tiny space. Tonight, we watched 4 professionals in their little kitchen put out excellent food - it's quite a dance they do moving around one another. Before ordering, we were given a small bowl of the salt chips as a complimentary taste. They were good! We started with the sriracha shrimp (excellent! the sriracha added some heat but wasn't overpowering) and the burrata heirloom tomato starter (outstanding with figs, walnuts, large heirloom tomatoes, small grape tomatoes, a round of burrata cheese in the middle, and balsamic vinegar reduction drizzled over the top with yucca chips as garnish). These were fabulous. We really wanted to lick the plates. For our mains, my husband had the rabbit (excellent) and I had the ahi tuna special - lightly seared with a frisee salad (also excellent). We shared a side of the brussel sprouts with a pomegranate sauce since I don't eat meat - and they were finger licking good. They were roasted with crispy outer leaves and just yummy. We were looking forward to dessert, but were just too full. Folks sitting around us tried a number of different dishes, and they were all raving about the taste as well. Rachel was our server tonight and she took care of us very well. Another wonderful evening at SALT.
7. House Wine and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 235 reviews
house. wine. & bistro. offers 130 wines by the glass, bottle or case. Our extensive list of wine features a heterogeneous collection of vintage and contemporary wines from diverse regions. House Wine & Bistro offers a lunch and dinner with a variety of fl
Reviewed By miniviolet
I am in town for business. I love their sister restaurant, SALT, so decided to come and try House Wine. Iâm glad I did! I sat up at the bar and the bartender was personable and friendly. I had the garlic lime shrimp, and it took all my willpower not to lick the plate clean. The beurre blanc sauce is phenomenal and the shrimp fresh from the water. A nice rose to top things off.
6. The Patio on Guerra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
The Patio on Guerra is a family owned restaurant serving prime steaks and seafood in the ambiance of a 100 year old building. Dining is hosted in both the indoor dining room as well as the beautiful outdoor patio for lunch and dinner. The outdoor patio al
Reviewed By SlimDaddy01
Iâve been visiting this restaurant for many years for special business occasions. I have always enjoyed this place and my customers have always enjoyed this place. The atmosphere is very elegant and relaxing. I have always enjoyed their guitarist. A perfect opportunity for casual business conversations. The service is also very good. No complaints. The food? Fantastic!Last nightâs meal:AppetizersCrab cakes and Ceviche. Outstanding!Salad:Spinach salad. Excellent!Entree:6 oz. petite tenderloin with a lobster tail. Once again outstanding!Dessert:Choco Flan with coconut saucePatioâs Perfect Fudge CakeAll of the above was excellent. I will continue to visit this place at every opportunity.
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5. Pappadeaux
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By 591nikkii
There is not one thing on the menu that I've tasted that I wouldn't order again. The only problem is making up my mind. My husband and I celebrated our 40th anniversary there with our kids and grandkids. Everyone was extremely happy with their meal, even the kids. The service was beyond great and we never felt neglected or hurried. I highly recommend ordering from the appetizer menu if you're not too hungry as the portions are generous. The hand tossed cocktails are amazing as is the shrimp & grits... but the moroccan salmon is a must try as well. The steaks are cooked to perfection and every side is delicious too. Can't rave enough about Pappadeaux's!!!
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4. Blonda
Reviewed By baladrar
Ate here midweek lunch. Loved the decor. Enjoyed crab cakes with an excellent Argentinian Malbec. Returned for Sunday Brunch. Bartender made an excellent bloody mary with chilli. They were very very busy this Sunday lunch with a queue at the door. Perfectly cooked eggs Benedict served with a cherrry tomato salad. One of our favourite places this trip.
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3. Rudy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q serves Real Texas Bar-B-Q seven days a week. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and group meals.
Reviewed By KenNavitsky
I can honestly say this is some of the best barbecue I have had. The setup is very cool, and the staff is overwhelmingly helpful and friendly. All of the cuts are plentiful, and the sides are also very well done. The breakfast burritos are out of this world! If you like barbecue, you owe it to yourself to stop here and give it a shot.
2. Bella Mia Italian & American Cuisine
Bella Mia is an Italian & American cuisine Restaurant. All our food is made to order from scratch. We also have homemade desserts.
Reviewed By greenjay1
Recommended by a long-time resident. Went for supper with 5 friends. Had several appetizers and we each ordered different main dishes. All were excellent! Absolutely fresh ingredients. Pastas made in-house. Eggplant sliced thin. The chicken in several dishes cooked just right. Not overdone. BYOB Decor unpretentious. Service very competent and friendly. The chef/owner trained in New York and thoroughly knows how to cook Italian!! Parking on east side of building. Some of the best, freshest eating anywhere.
1. The Original Willies's BBQ
Reviewed By Doug K
You order at the counter and take a seat. The place smells great and the BBQ comes with your choice of sides. There are daily species during the week. You can spend considerable time (and money) on the decor which has a definite western theme. The food is good and modestly priced.
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