Black Bear Diner McAllen - McAllen (TX)

5 /5 Gilberto Sanchez: ​Black Bear Paw is extremely popular for a reason: the food is phenomenal! The staff are incredibly welcoming right from the moment you walk in, greeting you with a smile. Our server was so helpful and made excellent recommendations that we truly enjoyed. ​I ordered the California Bacon Benedicts, which were perfectly executed—rich hollandaise and flawlessly poached eggs. My wife had "The Grizz" and loved every comforting, flavorful bite. ​Everything is clearly made fresh, which is wonderful, but be warned: the place was packed, and the wait for the food was noticeable. ​Verdict: This is a clear 5-star winner. While the wait for the food is a little longer than some places, it’s only because everything is truly made from scratch and worth every second. The incredible food and incredibly pleasant, helpful service make this an absolute must-visit. Highly recommend!

3 /5 Juan Alvarado: We ordered the big bear burger only to see it was pink. A burger should always be well done and never pink; it’s not a steak. The fries were soooooo salty my girlfriend had to remove the salt by hand for each fry.

5 /5 JVR: My expectations were higher based on the large amount of positive reviews. However, the regular French toast was lack luster. Very dry without much sweetness or flavor. It felt like I was eating dry "bran" toast. I also found it weird that they put lettuce on the plate and the fruit. I had to put the lettuce off the plate. Something about syrup covered lettuce was off-putting.... the trip-dip sandwich was INSANE 10/10 especially with the au jous and the mushroom/onion/Swiss add-on to make it "deluxe". The grits also tasted a bit watery even with the added cheese and bacon. The chorizo breakfast burrito was also delicious although a bit oily