A Todo Mar — Restaurant in McAllen

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. First of all, the food is beyond overpriced, and for what? Absolutely no flavor. Everything tastes bland, like they forgot seasoning even exists. I’ve had hospital food with more personality.

On top of that, the service is bizarre. The waiters literally come around and take away your napkins and salsas like you’re not allowed to have them. I’ve never seen anything like it. You ask for a napkin, and they act like it’s gold. Want some salsa? Don’t get too attached, because they’ll just snatch it off your table.

The drinks are another scam. Don’t expect a normal fountain soda like every other restaurant on earth. Instead, they bring you a tiny 7.5 oz mini Coke can (yes, the kid-sized one from the gas station), then dump it into a cup full of ice so all the fizz dies instantly. Congratulations—you’re stuck with a flat, watery soda that you basically paid full price for.

And the cherry on top? They tack on a mandatory gratuity charge without even giving you a choice. Doesn’t matter if the service was bad (spoiler: it was), you’re paying for it anyway.

Save yourself the time, money, and disappointment. There are a hundred better restaurants that actually respect their customers and serve real food. This place is nothing...

I was visiting my parents from out of town when they took me to this restaurant to celebrate my grandfather’s birthday. The atmosphere was buzzing, the music was amazing, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier—super warm and attentive the whole evening.

That said, as a vegan, I was really disappointed to find that the only option available to me was a very basic house salad. (Which even then it would have to be modified because of cheese etc)While everyone else was enjoying full meals, I was left wishing for something more thoughtful. It would be great to see creative plant-based options added to the menu—maybe a vegan ceviche or even one or two hearty mains.

Visually, the experience was a little confusing. The exterior is covered with cartoonish fish graphics that don’t match the vibe inside at all—it gives off a tacky, almost seafood-shack impression, which can be misleading. Inside, the lighting felt a bit harsh with cheap fluorescent bulbs; dimmer, warmer lighting would go a long way in creating a more inviting dining experience.

Overall, the heart is there—the people and music made it memorable—but a few tweaks in design and menu inclusivity could really elevate the place to...

As a fishing boat captain, I am always looking for new seafood restaurant and this one here just hit the right spot! I have been in search for callo de hacha/pen shell mollusk and the nearest area you can find it from the RGV is Monterey Mexico. This restaurant offers fresh Callo De Hacha! The moment starts when you first enter the establishment and you get greeted by the staff. I can tell they have great customer service because everyone offers to help you. When you order even a michelada, they mix the drink putting a show for your enjoyment. The salsas like salsa macha was off the hook! My favorite was la torre de mariscos. A little bit of fish, shrimp callo de hacha octopus and mango with their secret black sauce 😋 The avocado serve on the ceviche had the right ripeness and green color to it. If it's your birthday you'll get a treasure chest brought by your waiter or waitress and you get to choose from the 3 treasures inside, free margarita, free desert or free small beer. The atmosphere was very relaxing with the right music. Total experience felt...