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Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in McAllen

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4.5
(6k+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee
"After paying $20 for a bowl and extra for beef they only gave me a teaspoon worth of beef. Very disappointed with the stingy portions."
"perfect Burrito Bowl & Burrito both pretty big but it was fresh and hot and super good I would buy it here again."
Burrito Bowl
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$14.91
Burrito
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$14.7
Chips
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$2.31
Chips & Queso Blanco
Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.
$6.07
Taco Palenque

Taco Palenque

4.6
(5k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 30 min
"I could eat the Single Chkn Al Pastor Quesadilla almost every day. I crave it. I love the Taco Fajita, though I wish it had onions with it. Nonetheless, it's still delicious. The Taco Crispy Picadillo is crispy and satisfying, without being too greasy. I appreciate a really well done Taco Bean Cheese burrito. This one is all kinds of yum. They knock it out of the park every time!"
"Portions are amazing! The Bag of Chips is great for sharing with 3-4 people. The Burrito Fajita Combo was extremely filling and hot! The side of beans I ordered was steaming as I opened the bag. Totally recommend and will be getting again"
Casero Tacos Combo
Two casero tacos- warm freshly made flour tortillas stuffed with premium sirloin, creamy refried beans, and Mexican red rice. The two tacos are paired with fideo soup and drink.
$13.85
Pirata Taco
Two soft flour tortillas stuffed with tender, juicy fajitas, creamy refried beans, and melted cheddar cheese — the signature creation that earned us the name “Home of the Pirata.”
$7.66
Large Drink
32 oz. of the most popular beverages that go with any meal! We offer Hi-C Fruit Punch, Fanta Apple, Pibb Xtra, Powerade, Fanta Orange, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Jamaica, and Horchata.
$4.2
Fajita Taco
A warm, fresh flour tortilla wrapped around our premium, juicy grilled fajitas, perfectly seasoned for flavor in every bite.
$7.51
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.3
(30+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 34 min
El Desvelado Combo
Carne asada, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and shredded artisan cheese blend in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$16.36
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, shredded artisan cheese blend and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$9.18
El Desvelado
Carne asada, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and shredded artisan cheese blend in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$12.39
El Mañanero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, shredded artisan cheese blend and red-skinned potatoes all wrapped in a perfect, warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. For all you mañaneros, we salute you.
$9.39
Tacos De Vapor O Cansta Monterrey

Tacos De Vapor O Cansta Monterrey

4.5
(100+)
• Tacos • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 42 min
$5 off on $25+
"The tacos are delicious 😋 Gracias 🙏🫶"
"La barbacoa muy grasosa, pedí tipo Tlaquepaque y ni la salsa sabía al de los tacos Tlaquepaque estaba tan aguada que mi taco nadaba en agua, cuando le puse la salsa: Eso que la pedí separada la salsa . Si no saben hacer ni la salsa, mejor no los ofrezcan. Una vil mentira."
Tacos de vapor mixta / Steamed Mixed Tacos
6 tacos ( (frijoles, papa, chicarron, desebrada), salsa, repollo, limón, cebolla asada. / 6 rolled tacos ( (beans, potato, chicarron, shredded meat), salsa, cabbage, lime, baked onion
$8.74
Tacos de canasta mixta / Mixed Basket Tacos
6 tacos arrollado ( (frijoles, papa, chicarron, desebrada), salsa, repollo, limón, cebolla asada. / 6 rolled tacos ( (beans, potato, chicarron, shredded meat), salsa, cabbage, lime, baked onion
$8.55
Desebrada Tacos de Vapor
6 Tacos de desebrada (salsa, repollo, limón, cebolla asada)
$9.85
Tacos de tlaquepaque / Tlaquepaque Tacos
Bañados o no bañados. / Soaked in sauce or not
$9.77
IHOP

IHOP

4.5
(1k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 30 min
"I had the Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes and the Cinnamon Bun Crepes and they were amazing! I only wish they'd include more hersheys syrup and regular pancake syrup! "
"bacon, and ham were very salty, the sausage tasted odd and chewy. the eggs and hash were 'alright', only decent thing was the cakes but they were a bit burnt so it didn't have it's signature fluff"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$16.89
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$14.93
Colorado Omelette
Experience the Rocky Mountain lifestyle with our omelette+ stuffed with bacon, shredded beef, pork sausage & ham with green peppers, onions & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$14.51
Mozza Sticks
Six perfectly crispy & melty Mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara.
$8.44
Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

4.6
(7k+)
• Breakfast Sandwiches • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 24 min
"Orders are always wrong or missing. I understand that the store is missing but when I order via DoorDash and I call for missing items..they just say oh well deal with DoorDash. They prepared the food. The problem is the store not DoorDash"
"everything was perfect except for my fries that were half empty. i had ordered large for a reason but only got a medium amount. not worth the extra money if it doesnt even come filled"
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets Meal
Bite-sized pieces of tender all breast meat chicken, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Available in 8-count, 12-count, or 30-count entrées with choice of dipping sauce.
$13.68
Chick-fil-A® Sandwich Meal
A boneless breast of chicken seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips. Also available on a multigrain bun.
$11.87
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Meal
A boneless breast of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly breaded, cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips, Green Leaf lettuce, tomato and cheese. Also available on a multigrain bun.
$13.31
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets
Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Available with choice of dipping sauce.
$8.27
Burger King

Burger King

4.4
(400+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 34 min
"Very delicious and cooked well. The Whopper is always a good size so you can't go wrong with that. Jalapeño Cheddar Bites are so good its the main reason I goto BK. Fresh and tasty and I would order again."
"the hashbrowns were super hard n I only got on bacon on my BEC"
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$14.32
Bacon King Meal
Two 1/4 lb* flame-grilled beef patties with crispy bacon, melted American cheese, ketchup, and creamy mayonnaise on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$17.68
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$4.04
HERSHEY'S® Sundae Pie
A crunchy chocolate crust filled with chocolate crème filling and garnished with real HERSHEY’S® Chocolate Chips. HERSHEY'S trademarks and trade dress used with permission.
$3.37
Jimmy Eggs

Jimmy Eggs

4.5
(900+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • American Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 30 min
"The quality of the food is always up to par vs the popular breakfast chains. Smells and tastes like homemade. My go to place. ALWAYS! "
"The Conquistador Omelette was so fresh and good and also a good portion. I got the biscuit & gravy as a side. The biscuit was fresh & soft. The Chocolate Fudge (330 Cal) was also pretty good. The whip cream on top was super creamy & thick not the regular kind. "
Two Meat Classic Combo
1. CHOOSE TWO MEATS Hardwood Smoked Ham Steak (half) 110 cal Corned Beef Hash (half) 200 cal • Sausage Patties (2) 360 cal or Links (3) 180 cal • Turkey Sausage Patties (2) 170 cal • Slow-Smoked Bacon (2) 130 cal 2. CHOOSE YOUR EGG STYLE • Two Eggs* 180 cal Add an Egg*! adds 90 cal +1.09 • Egg Whites* 80 cal +0.99 • Egg Substitute 80 cal +0.99 3. CHOOSE TWO SIDES adds 10-1680 cal.
$14.09
Ultimate Pancake Combo
Two pancakes • Two eggs* • Two bacon strips • One sausage patty. 920-2000 cal.
$12.94
Meat Lovers Omelette
Crumbled sausage, bacon, ham, jack cheese. 710 cal.
$14.33
Juice (regular)
Apple 230/150 cal Orange 220/140 cal.
$3.49
D&G sweet and creamy sagos snacks

D&G sweet and creamy sagos snacks

Thai • Filipino
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 55 min
Mango Sticky Rice
Sticky rice 🌾mango 🥭con un dulce glaseado
$17.26
Combo Midnight 🌃1 Sago 12 oz 🍓or Mango 🥭 & Sticky rice
Mango 🥭sago pedazos de Mango 🥭coconut jelly, leche de coco súper cremoso y gelatina 🤤
$29.31
YaYa's Cocina

YaYa's Cocina

4.6
(600+)
• Mexican • Breakfast and Lunch
$0 delivery fee
15% off on $20+
"The Carne Guisada / Stewed Beef was nice and tender, everything came warm and tasted well seasoned! Also very good sized portions!"
"10/10, I went with the Botanita / Snack because it's one of my favorites on their menu (you get to try a little of everything and it all has a great taste!) Their Mexican Enchiladas were great as well. Loved everything, great potions and great homemade taste. Thank you for another perfect breakfast!"
Barbacoa Taco
Tripa de res con maíz molido y tortillas. / Beef tripe with hominy & tortillas.
$3.94
Papas con Huevo / Potato and Egg Taco
Carne guisada, asado de puerco, chicharrón en salsa, pollo en mole, picadillo, bistec ranchero, enchiladas americanas, suizas, enmoladas, enchiladas mexicanas o crispy tacos servidos con arroz, frijoles y tortillas. / Choose only 2 options: stewed beef, pork asado, fried pork rinds in salsa, chicken mole, picadillo, ranch style steak, American enchiladas, Swiss enchiladas, enmoladas, Mexican enchiladas or crispy tacos served with rice, beans & tortillas.
$3.04
Menudo
4 taquitos crujientes cubiertos en salsa de tomate fresco, lechuga rallada, tomate rebanado, queso fresco, guacamole y crema. Servido con arroz y frijoles. / 4 crispy taquitos covered in fresh tomato sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, fresh cheese, guacamole and cream. Served with rice & beans.
$11.52
Plato Combinado / Combo Plate
Caldo de pollo con vegetales servido con arroz y tortillas. / Chicken soup with veggies served with rice & tortillas.
$12.8
Taqueria La Herradura

Taqueria La Herradura

4.6
(300+)
• Mexican • Latin American
$0 delivery fee
"love the quality of their food!! always a great experience!!"
"Muy caro para lo que ofrecen.... 16 dólar una orden de tacos sin bebida?!!! Una locura y no estaban tan buenos. No vuelvo a ordenar."
Orden de Tacos de Maíz (5) / Corn Tacos (5)
Tacos de bistec, tripa, o mixtos. Acompañados de cilantro y cebolla guisada. / Steak, beef tripe or mixed tacos. Side of cilantro and grilled onions.
$16.27
Sincronizada
Frijoles, queso a elegir, bistec, tripa o mixtos, y al lado lechuga, tomate y aguacate. / Beans, choice of cheese, steak, tripe, or mixed, and lettuce, tomato and avocado on the side.
$17.37
Papa Asada con Carne / Grilled Potato with Meat
Mantequilla, queso amarillo, queso blanco o mixto, y crema. / Butter, yellow cheese, white cheese, or mixed, and cream.
$13.73
Papa Asada Sencilla / Plain Grilled Potato
Mantequilla, queso amarillo, queso blanco o mixto, y crema. / Butter, yellow cheese, white cheese, or mixed, and cream.
$9.42
Nuevo Leon Express Taquerias

Nuevo Leon Express Taquerias

4.4
(1k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee
"One of my favorite Taqueria's in town. Everything is so good a and fresh. The meat is not all fatty and nasty. It's fresh and lean and full of flavor. They give you a nice jalapeño and some chips with it. Everything is so good! Two thumbs up!! "
"The potato was very bland and dry, for some reason the skin was wrapped under the foil and the inside was on top of the foil and the syncronizada was mostly tortilla and very little meat or cheese. I won't be ordering from here again. The salsas were delicious btw."
Fajipapa
Mantequilla, queso amarillo, crema, carne asada. Incluye frijoles charros. / Butter, yellow cheese, cream, carne asada. Includes charro beans. 2 tostadas plain.
$11.34
Sincronizada
Tortilla harina, Frijoles, queso blanco, carne asada y aguacate. / Beans, white cheese, carne asada and avocado. Frijoles charros/ charro beans, salsa roja, salsa verde, cebolla asada.
$12.26
Combo Tacos
Incluye 3 tacos en tortilla de maíz con carne asada, papa asada, 1 bebida de lata, salsa verde, salsa roja, cebolla, cilantro, cebolla asada.
$13.01
Piporro Taqueria

Piporro Taqueria

4.4
(100+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"BEST TACOS IN THE VALLEY! Maiz echa a Mano <333"
"I recently had the pleasure of ordering from Piporro Taqueria Jalisco, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a local restaurant. This place is a true gem in the community—authentic, generous, and clearly run with pride and passion. Right from the start, I was impressed by the attention to detail. The meal came with two incredible salsas: a vibrant green salsa and a bold, flavorful red salsa. Both tasted unbelievably fresh, perfectly balanced, and clearly homemade. The added lime on the side was the perfect finishing touch to brighten the flavors and elevate the whole experience. But the highlight of my order was the baked potato—and it was absolutely perfect. Loaded with melted cheese, smooth cream, and delicious bacon bits, every bite was rich, warm, and deeply satisfying. The portion was generous, the presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were on point from start to finish. This is the kind of food you can tell is made with care and real love for cooking. Piporro Taqueria Jalisco offers everything I appreciate in a true mom-and-pop restaurant: outstanding flavor, excellent portions, quality ingredients, and genuine heart behind every dish. It’s rare today to find a place that feels this authentic and welcoming, but this restaurant delivers all of that and more. I’m extremely grateful for the meal and will definitely be returning. If you’re looking for delicious, real, homemade-style Mexican food, Piporro Taqueria Jalisco is absolutely worth it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
Orden Bistec
Bistec, trompo o pollo / steak, spit-roasted marinated pork or chicken,
$11.57
Papa Especial
With bistec,or trompo or chicken.
$10.02
Orden Piporro
Bistec, fresh cheese and avocado
$13.25
Mexican Coke
Bistec, Trompo in a 8" flour tortilla and charro beans.
$3.71
Del Ángel TO - GO

Del Ángel TO - GO

4.6
(50+)
• Mexican • Flautas
$0 delivery fee
"the food was delicious well served tasteful and well priced will definitely be reordering Sopes de Pollo o Res Waffles"
"Hidden gem, good quality food, good service, nice. One of the better mexican restaurants in hidalgo, might look small but its a great place give it a try."
Tacos a la Plancha / Grilled Tacos
Incluye una lata de soda. / Includes a can of soda.
$11.36
Milanesa de Res / Beef Milanesa
Incluye una lata de soda. / Includes a can of soda.
$12.12
Milanesa de Pollo / Chicken Milanesa
Incluye una lata de soda. / Includes a can of soda.
$12.44
Flautas de Pollo o Res
Incluye una lata de soda. / Includes a can of soda.
$10.51
Alonso's Tres Rios Restaurant

Alonso's Tres Rios Restaurant

Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $20+
Chimichanga de Fajita
tortilla gigante de harina con queso, chili con carne, crema y ensalada./Giant flour tortilla with cheese, chili con carne, sour cream, and salad.
$16.8
Fajita Suprema / Fajita Supreme
Fajita asada en un comal caliente, con una mezcla de pimientos de colores, cebolla, queso, y rebanadas de aguacate. /Fajita grilled on a hot comal, with a mixture of colorful peppers, onions, cheese, and slices of avocado.
$18
Bistec / Steak
Fajita, queso fresco y aguacate. 5 tortillas de maíz o 4 de harina con frijoles charros. / Fajita, queso fresco and avocado. 5 corn tortillas or 4 flour tortillas with charro beans.
$14.4
Taqueria Chirrinos

Taqueria Chirrinos

4.6
(1k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"I order from here at least once a week and never have I had a bad experience with them. Best tacos ever! Combo Tacos is a great deal and my food always arrives hot and great quality. They don't skimp on the portions and I almost always have left overs. Pls give this place a try in person as well, lady who works the front is very polite! "
"The meat was fresh and juicy it was a pretty far drive so I wasn't expecting it to be hot yet it was very fresh! The combo is definitely amazing for sharing I was able to split it with my sister while still having enough to get full! Would definitely recommend and will be ordering again."
Combo Tacos
5 tacos, media papa, frijoles charros, refresco de lata. / 5 tacos, half a potato, charro beans, canned soft drink.
$14.72
Papa Asada con Bistec / Roasted Potato with Steak
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$13.03
Sincronizada
Bistec and grilled sausage with mozarella tacos optional toppings: all vegetables, avocado, Mexican cheese, choose corn or flour tortillas.
$13.81
Bistec / Steak
Sincronizada, media papa, frijoles charros, refresco de lata. / Ham and cheese melts, half a potato, charro beans, canned soft drink.
$13.72
El Gordo y la flaca snack

El Gordo y la flaca snack

Mexican
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Mango Loco
Mango slices with , chamoy, tajin, and lime, complemented by tamarind candy and salsaghetti.
$5.5
Chamoyada
En vaso. Incluye: Sal y pimienta, lemon pepper, cheetos molidos, cacahuate molido, ajonjolí. Aderezos: Chipotle y habanero. Elote a tu elección Elote blanco o elote amarillo
$7
Don Pepe's Express

Don Pepe's Express

4.7
(40+)
• Mexican • Tapas Bar
$0 delivery fee
Botana
Beef, chicken or mixed fajitas with tostada chips, refried beans, and melted cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, guacamole and quesadillas.
$54.6
Don Pepe's Panchos
Crispy tostada chips with refried beans, melted cheese. Diced onions tomatoes jalapeños.
$15.58
Soft Drink - Large 32 oz
32 oz soft drink. Choice of soda.
$3.59
Taco De Barbacoa
Soft corn tortilla filled with shredded barbacoa.
$5.21
POLLOS NORTENOS

POLLOS NORTENOS

4.3
(500+)
• Chicken • Carne Asada
$0 delivery fee
"best carne asada de sirloin and the ratones are delicious would recommend each of those dishes over and over again."
"This restaurant has become one of my favorites. The pollo asado is exceptional—so flavorful it tastes as if it were grilled in my own backyard. It’s my go-to spot whenever I don’t have time to fire up the pit, and it consistently delivers delicious, high-quality food."
Paquete Familiar
1 Pollo Asado al Carbon, 1/2 LB - 1/2 Orden de Costillas de Res (Pecho 3 y 4 huesos), 1/2 LB de Carne Asada de Sirloin, 6 Salchichas Asadas, 4 Frijoles Charros, 4 Complementos (2 de Pure de Papa y 2 de Arroz, 1LB de cada uno) y 4 Quesadillas de Maiz Todos nuestros paquetes llevan cebolla asada, chiles toreados, salsa verde, salsa roja, tortillas y limones.
$48.78
1 Pollo Asado Al Carbon
1 Pollo Asado a las Brasas del Carbon acompañado de 1 serving de Arroz y 1 serving de Pure de Papa, servido con 8 tortillas de Maiz, Cebolla Asada, Chile Toreado y 4 Salsas Polleras. Todos nuestros paquetes llevan cebolla asada, chiles toreados, salsa verde, salsa roja, tortillas y limones.
$19.05
Paquete 5
1 Pollo Asadp al Carbon, 1 LB de Carne Asada de Sirloin, 3 Salchichas Asadas, 3 Frijoles Charros y 3 Complementos. (1 serving de pure de papa y 2 servings de arroz) Todos nuestros paquetes llevan cebolla asada, chiles toreados, salsa verde, salsa roja, tortillas y limones.
$39.7

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