DINING

Cafes

• Mimi's Cafe
  3000 Expressway 83 • McAllen, TX 78501
  956-682-0893
  Mimi's is open all day, with tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feature fresh, quality ingredients with seasonal offerings and healthy options. Fresh baked muffins, omelets, oatmeal, fresh green salads with fruit, chicken pot pies, pot roast with brown gravy - Mimi's offers fresh cooked comfort food.  more...  map

Locally Operated

• Blue Aquarium Restaurant
  3300 North McColl Road • McAllen, TX 78501
  956-661-1967
  Upscale dining featuring a menu of seafood and steaks, live piano music, patio bar, a second floor lounge, and a private room.  map

• Espana
  701 North Main Street • McAllen, TX 78501
  618-5242
  The menu truly roams around the Mediterranean Sea with choices like French onion soup, Gaspacho Andalusia, classic Greek salad, Seafood Barcelona, Paella, Moroccan Sasndwich, Chicken Milanesa and Pasta Primavera.  map

• Masterpiece Café
  4500 North 10th Street, Suite 135 • McAllen, TX 78504
  956-686-4164
  Breakfast fare is light, with bagels, muffins and coffee. Hot and frozen mochas and cappuccinos are also available, as well as fresh fruit smoothies. The lunch menu includes hefty triple-decker sandwiches, fresh salads and soups.   map

• Mojitos Restaurant Bar
  4853 North Mcoll Street • McAllen, TX 78504
  956-630-2220
  Fine dining restaurant offering international cuisine with a cuban flair. more...  map

• Tom and Jerry's
  401 North 10th at Date Palm • McAllen, TX 78501
  687-3001
  The setting is simple; an old brick house on the corner with an enclosed porch, a patio, and bench seats.  map

Pizza

• Chuck E. Cheese's
  3300 Expressway 83 Bld. 1000 • McAllen, TX 78501
  956-631-0020
  Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more...  map

• Peter Piper Pizza
  1620 N 10th St • McAllen, TX 78501
  956-682-5251
  Peter Piper Pizza is the leading pizza and entertainment restaurant in the Southwest region. For 30 years, they have been offering quality pizza, value pricing, and fun for families. A great place for your child's birthday party. Check with the manager about school and team programs.  more...  map

Regional & Franchised

• Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
  2200 South Tenth Street • McAllen, TX 78503
  956-928-1855
  Enjoy a tantalizing alternative while dining at this cafe that serves fresh, distinctive sandwiches and wraps, as well as gourmet coffees and smoothies. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• Chili's
  501 Expressway 83 • McAllen, TX 78503
  956-971-0213
  Try the chili queso with tortilla chips as an appetizer and then some of the chicken fajitas which are sure to please any appetite while at this popular South-of-the-border style restaurant that also features a fully stocked bar. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• Jason's Deli
  4100 North Second Street, Suite 100 • McAllen, TX 78504
  956-664-2199
  Jason's Deli serves soups, salads, wrap sandwiches, Muffalettas, deli favorites, create-your-own sandwiches, spuds, po-boys & subs, desserts and a children's menu. more...  map

• Olive Garden
  222 Expressway 83 • McAllen, TX 78501
  956-618-1188
  Offers a variety of Italian dishes. more...  map

• Tia's Texas Grill
  410 East Expressway 83 • McAllen, TX 78503
  956-994-8881
  A variety of authentic Mexican dishes are served at this restaurant, as well as mesquite grilled specialties and Tex-Mex favorites, all made with only the freshest ingredients. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

Specialty Foods

• Lotus Inn
  1120 N. 10th at Kendlewood • McAllen, TX 78501
  631-2693
  The selection of Human and Mandarin specialties includes choices like hot and sour soup, citrus chicken, Mandarin lamb, and Imperial Shrimp with water chestnuts.  map