Simon Sez — Restaurant in McAllen

Walked in - apparently walked through the back door without knowing. It’s dark. Damp. Most everyone there is in their late 40s to 50s so it’s not the most welcoming crowd when you come in. The band that was there was nothing but loud. There was a $3 cover per person. The bar itself is smaller than expected from looking outside and there are a lot better options in the area. I asked for a menu and they waitress just pointed to the bar saying it’s whatever they have. No house cocktails or specialties. Parking isn’t paved and you’re walking through dirt just to get to the door. Characters outside sitting in their car while others surround the door smoking. Won’t...

it's dark, smelly, damp, and the drinks are unpleasant. it's the worst dive bar i've been to recently. i will not be frequenting again, as the only people that seem to enjoy the place are the barflies and those that enjoy a quite talentless roster of live bands - you know the type if you can't play good play loud. The drinks are overpriced for drinks that rather taste like wet socks, not to mention the...

I asked the bartender to make me a specialty drink, gave the recipe, and she made it to a T. The service here has always been great! Envy Martini: 1 shot of frangelico, 1 shot of peach schnapps, 1 shot of Melon liquor, 1 shot of vodka, shake then add a splash of lime. They...