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MAMBO SEAFOOD

(5.0 Score)
4817 Expressway 83, Suite 100,
McAllen, TX 78503 Directions

Since 1996

Specialities:

✓Fried Salmon Bite ✓Empanadas Costeñas ✓Street Elote ✓Mambo Style Shrimp ✓Calamari ✓Vuelve A La Vida Cocktail ✓Aguachile Ceviche ✓Coconut Shrimp ✓Bacon Wrapped Shrimp ✓Salmon Fillet ✓Grilled Octopus ✓Parrillada Costeña ✓Parrillada Don Capitan ✓Lobster Ranchero ✓Pescado Con Camarones ✓Popcorn Shrimp ✓Fish Fillet ✓Nuggets ✓Macaroni and Cheese ✓Shrimp Tacos Al Pastor ✓Fish Taco

"Mambo Seafood offers a variety of seafood platters, grilled, fried, or sautéed. Their exceptional chefs prepare the freshest, highest-quality seafood. The restaurant's signature dish is Mambo Rice. The restaurant prepares various seafood dishes with the finest elements of traditional and innovative American, Pacific, and Latin seafood cuisines. Mambo Seafood team provides fast and friendly service. Mambo Seafood is open for lunch and dinner. You can also try their recommended dishes are Fried Fish, Shrimp Rice, Lemonade, and Oysters on the Half Shell. Mambo Seafood offers plenty of parking and online orders.

2026 Highlights: They offer a versatile selection of fried fish fillets, Mambo-style shrimp, oysters on the half shell, ceviche, and whole red snapper."

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Menu:

Starters
Fried Salmon Bite $6.99
Empanadas CosteñAs $7.99
Street Elote $3.99
Mambo Style Shrimp
Calamari $8.99
Vuelve A La Vida® Cocktail $14.99
Aguachile Ceviche $12.49
Coconut Shrimp $8.99
Signature Plates
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp $16.99
Salmon Fillet
Grilled Octopus $19.99
Parrillada CosteñA $29.99
Parrillada Don Capitan $32.99
Lobster Ranchero $29.99
Pescado Con Camarones $17.99
Popcorn Shrimp $5.99
Fish Fillet $5.99
Nuggets $5.99
Macaroni & Cheese $5.99
Shrimp Tacos Al Pastor $11.99
Fish Taco $11.99
Family Packs
Family Meal $48.99
Family Pack #1 $100.00
Family Pack #2 $115.00
Family Pack #3 $130.00
Grilled Family Pack $135.00
Dozen Empanadas CosteñAs $32.99
Dozen Bacon Wrapped Shrimp $29.99
Coconut Shrimp Dozen $19.99
Tacos
Shrimp Tacos Al Pastor $11.99

Contact:

(956) 682-2231

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12am

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RED LOBSTER MCALLEN

(4.9 Score)
701 West Expressway 83,
McAllen, TX 78503 Directions

Since 1968

Specialities:

✓Crab-Topped Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms ✓Popcorn Shrimp ✓Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops ✓Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms ✓Crispy Dragon Shrimp ✓Hand-Breaded Calamari ✓Shrimp Cocktail ✓Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp Appetizer ✓Lobster Dip ✓Mozzarella Cheesesticks ✓Lobster Flatbread ✓Crab Queso ✓Garlic Shrimp Scampi ✓Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya ✓Seaside Shrimp Trio ✓Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp ✓Grilled Shrimp ✓Walt’s Favorite Shrimp ✓Shrimp and Sauce ✓Crab-Topped Baked Potato ✓Crab-Topped Mashed Potatoes ✓Crab-Topped Asparagus ✓Lobster Bisque ✓New England Clam Chowder

"Red Lobster McAllen offers a wide range of lobsters, other classic dishes, and cocktails. The restaurant's Happy Hour menu includes appetizers, like Lobster Flatbread, Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms, Crab Queso, and more. Their Happy Hour is available Monday through Friday only between 3pm to 6pm. Red Lobster McAllen has group dining menus available when you book your party of 12 or more guests. They offer a wide range of chef-curated, multi-course menus with pricing to fit every budget. Red Lobster McAllen provides happy hour food, cocktails, indoor dining options, vegetarian options, and gift cards.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant features a full bar, a kids’ menu, and wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking facilities"

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Menu:

Starters
Crab-Topped Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms $16.99
Popcorn Shrimp $12.99
Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops $17.49
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms $11.99
Crispy Dragon Shrimp $12.99
Hand-Breaded Calamari $14.99
Shrimp Cocktail $12.99
Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp Appetizer $11.99
Lobster Dip $15.99
Mozzarella Cheesesticks $9.99
Lobster Flatbread $17.99
Crab Queso $15.99
Shrimp Classics
Garlic Shrimp Scampi $16.49
New! Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya $18.99
Seaside Shrimp Trio $22.99
Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp $18.49
Grilled Shrimp $17.49
Walt'S Favorite Shrimp $17.49
New! Shrimp & Sauce $16.49
Soups & Sides
Crab-Topped Baked Potato $7.49
Crab-Topped Mashed Potatoes $7.49
Crab-Topped Asparagus $10.49
Lobster Bisque - Cup $5.99
Lobster Bisque - Bowl $7.99
New England Clam Chowder - Cup $5.99

Discount:

Get a $5 on Cocktails, Beer and Wine

Contact:

(956) 687-7323

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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DIRTY AL'S BAYOU GRILL

(4.9 Score)
5712 North 10th Street, Suite 400,
McAllen, TX 78504 Directions

Since 2014

Specialities:

✓Fried Calamari ✓Dirty Sampler ✓Fried Mushrooms ✓Seafood Stuffed Puppies ✓Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeño ✓Fried Zucchini ✓Popcorn Shrimp ✓Fried Pickles ✓Shrimp and Fish Ceviche ✓Jumbo Stuffed Jalapeño ✓Onion Rings ✓Shrimp Fondue ✓Fried Cheese Sticks ✓Frog Legs ✓Mexican Shrimp Cocktail ✓Crab-topped Baked Potato ✓Crab-topped Mashed Potatoes ✓Crab-topped Asparagus ✓Lobster Bisque ✓Roasted Asparagus ✓Hush Puppies ✓Bacon Mac and Cheese ✓Seasoned Broccoli ✓Orzo Rice ✓Crispy Brussels ✓Shrimp Platter ✓Fish Platter ✓Scallops ✓Mardi Gras Combo ✓Shrimp and Fish ✓Blackened Fish Tacos ✓Blackened Shrimp Tacos ✓Shrimp Quesadilla

"Dirty Al's Bayou Grill is a family restaurant that serves a wide range of frog legs, crawfish étouffée, and other Cajun-style specialties. The restaurant has a Cajun-inspired menu highlighting the freshest local seafood and ingredients. Dirty Al's Bayou Grill is open seven days a week for lunch & dinner. Their famous dishes are Bayou's Gator Bite, Mango Chamoy Margarita, Moscow Mule, and Stoli Martinis. The restaurant provides lunch specials and unique happy hour selections. Their private dining room can accommodate up to 30 people. Dirty Al's Bayou Grill offers Wi-Fi, gift cards, and online orders.

2026 Highlights: Their signature seafood platters feature fried shrimp baskets, fish platters, and the Whiskey Bay Fish Plate."

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Menu:

Appetizers
Fried Calamari $12.49
Dirty Sampler (3) $23.74
Fried Mushrooms $9.99
Served With Parmesan Cheese
Seafood Stuffed Puppies $9.99
Shrimp Stuffed JalapeñO (2) $12.49
Fried Zucchini $9.99
Served With Parmesan Cheese
Popcorn Shrimp $12.49
Fried Pickles $9.99
Shrimpfish Ceviche $21.24
Jumbo Stuffed JalapeñO (2) $11.24
Onion Rings $9.99
Shrimp Fondue $19.98
Fried Cheese Sticks $9.99
Frog Legs $9.99
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail $18.74
Soups & Sides
Crab-Topped Baked Potato $7.49
Crab-Topped Mashed Potatoes $7.49
Crab-Topped Asparagus $10.49
Lobster Bisque - Cup $5.99
Lobster Bisque - Bowl $7.99
Roasted Asparagus $5.49
Hush Puppies $3.49
Bacon Mac & Cheese $5.99
Seasoned Broccoli $3.49
Orzo Rice $3.49
Crispy Brussels Sprouts $4.99
Baked Potato $3.49

Contact:

(956) 299-4922

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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MAMBO SEAFOOD REVIEWS

We had a very pleasant surprise coming here. The place is nice and clean, and looks festive. The staff was welcoming and let us sit anywhere we'd like. They were also attentive. I had some sort of combination platter, and they definitely do seafood right. The fried fish, shrimps and calamari were super tender. My better half even asked if they were fully cooked, and of course they were, because I actually double checked just to be sure. The fried rice that accompanied the seafood was also very tasty. The best part is the price. If you are looking for fried seafood, you can easily pay double or more elsewhere. Would I recommend this place Heck yeah! I'd come back again even though this place is more than an hour away for me.

5 Star Service for our waitress Adri. Outstanding Service! Our waitress was absolutely wonderful — attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal and truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Her positive attitude and professionalism made our dining experience exceptional. Thank you for the fantastic service.

A group of about 15 of us went to your restaurant. Adri was our server along with a male trainee. Both were patient, attentive, and very friendly. The food was good, but not very hot. But tasty anyway. I made sure to thank Adri for her great service and I also let her manager know. Having a server like her made our experience very enjoyable! This was at the Mambos close to Tinseltown Theatre.

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RED LOBSTER MCALLEN REVIEWS

Just wanted to share a fantastic dining experience we had! Our waiter, Eddie, was absolutely amazing. He was so friendly and chatty, it felt like we were catching up with an old friend rather than just ordering dinner. He had the best sense of humor and made the whole evening so much fun - no rushed service here! The service manager was great too. Seriously, if you're looking for a place with awesome food *and* incredible service, you HAVE to check this place out. And if you can, ask for Eddie - he'll make your night.

I brought my mother and my sister for lunch and we had a great time. Enjoyed our food. We ordered the Ultimate Feast and the Lobster and Shrimp Linguini. I tried the margarita flight and was good as well. Food was great and the service was the same. We enjoyed our lunch.

I want to thank the waitress Sara who served us at Red Lobster. She was very friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. She explained the menu well and gave us great recommendations. Her service was attentive and not overbearing, which we really appreciated. The food came on time and was delicious. Thanks to her excellent service, our dinner was a great experience. We’ll be back.

DIRTY AL'S BAYOU GRILL REVIEWS

Great food & drinks! Fun atmosphere, and great wait staff. Everyone was friendly and seemed happy to have us there. We had shrimp bisque, fish & chips, fried shrimp, & grilled white fish with spinach, mushrooms, and a tangy, spicy sauce and seasoned red potatoes. The house sangria was excellent! Definitely recommend.

Food was delicious. I ordered the Almondy and is was just great. We also ordered the Fried Shrimp and Scollop plate, a kids Fish and Fries, a kids Mini Corndogs and a Crab and Shrimp Boil. Everything was cooked to perfection. Overall the service and atmosphere was good.

We try to eat at least one of the Dirty Al's locations when we are in Mcallen Texas. My husband ordered Freddy's Mixup...it had snow crab, sausage, shrimp, corn, and red potatoes. It was a ton of food, great value for the price. Also try their sangria, it is amazing. Staff is friendly and attentive. Came back the next day for gumbo and shrimp, also amazing.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MAMBO SEAFOOD Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

RED LOBSTER MCALLEN Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DIRTY AL'S BAYOU GRILL Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10