Casa Madre Brunch & Grill - McAllen (TX)

2 /5 Eddie Merrem: I was excited to visit this place but I ended up pretty disappointed. It was not as I expected. 12 oz ribeye ($50) was too bland… asparagus and mashed potatoes were ok… queso fundido with mushrooms were not up to my liking either, tortillas were a total fiasco… only the green salsa was acceptable. Gin Berry and Madre Jarrito were good drinks, mostachon and cafe instantaneo didn’t make it out to be better either. I tried to have a good experience but it was not the case. Next morning I was sick… not pretty at all…Waiter charged me twice for the dessert and manager to avoid reopening the check to fix it advised to just give me cash back we’re waiter gave us $12.00 even back when dessert costs $12.99 + taxes , wife wanted me to say something but I just wanted to leave the place. I left a 20% tip because I am who I am but the place needs to live up to its reputation and some staff needs retraining… some others were at point… not our waiter though…

5 /5 Mere Cepeda: I love this place. The food is flavorful and filling. Our waiter (Bryant) was attentive and helpful in all of our requests. I came here for my birthday, and the whole vibe was cute and nice.

5 /5 Patsy Y. Garcia: Been wanting to try this place for the longest time, decided to take my mom for Mother’s Day, the setting outside and inside was beautiful.! All plates were flavorful. The pasta was creamy! The steak was bland and seasoned perfectly! The chicharrones de rib eye were also delicious. Planning to go again for brunch. Our waitress was very attentive, I recommend this place.

1 /5 Vianey: Got the ribeye plate and it was overcooked and had no flavor. The steak quesadillas were fire though, and the nonalcoholic drinks were solid. The latte and cappuccino were great too. Dessert we got the stuffed concha and it was just okay. Honestly, the food looks better than it tastes. For what we paid, we should’ve just gone to a steakhouse. Also, the AC is always an issue here —last weekend it was so hot we left, and this time it was still warm and stuffy.