Station 1 Bar & Grill - Harlingen (TX)

5 /5 Christina: Homemade corn tortillas! Tacos are amazing! Waitresses do a wonderful job!

2 /5 RE A: Genuinely have not had a worse experience with insufferable staff in over a year. There were literal ants on the bar. You can find cheaper and less watered down drinks practically anywhere. (I think I can get more drunk off tap-water.) The foods not horrible, but good luck finding anyone capable of making a proper steak. The only dish Ive ever enjoyed at this restaurant was the Wonton Nachos, and even that was overpriced and performative of a meal.

5 /5 Matthew Moncus: We started with the wonton nachos based on a recommendation by Cobra (who also rocked the soundtrack for the place) and they were great. Imagine regular nachos but better. I had the Hawaiian burger and it was very tasty. Spam and pineapple combo is different and worth a try. Finished with the peach cheesecake and it was also a great recommendation. We came for an early lunch and the staff were very friendly, especially Ayissa. I liked the dark atmosphere, there is a lounge which I can imagine would be very comfortable while sipping on one of their multitude of drink offerings. Check this place out, I’ll be back on a Saturday so I can try the ocean water shot.

4 /5 Paul Johnson: A surprisingly pleasant locale. I appreciate their efforts to showcase microbrews, most local-ish, but with an impressive catalog of "the usuals" for the less expansive palate. The food menu is an interesting blend of well-crafted standards and upscale offerings you dont often see in Harlingen. I suppose my one complaint would be the pricing: yes, the food is good, but often expensive for what it is (e.g. 7 smaller-albeit-tastier-than-a-McNugget boneless chicken wings runs $12, fairly tiny tacos run $4 a pop). Service was spot on, the space is clean, modern-ish, and nicely varied. Definitely worth a tumble.

5 /5 Knolly Williams: Station 1 Bar & Grill is a fantastic spot in Harlingen! Their Red Irish Ale on draft was excellent, and the patty melt was amazing—I opted for the brioche bun instead of the ciabatta, and it was a great choice! Our server, Catalina, took great care of us, making the experience even better. The vibe is super relaxing, and the place has a cool, inviting atmosphere. Definitely a must-visit for great food, drinks, and service in the area!