Applebee's Grill + Bar

514 E Expressway 83, Mcallen - 78503
175 reviews
Sports Bar Burgers American
(956) 686-8484

My wife an I stopped by yesterday to celebrate our 8 year anniversary. Our very first date was to an Applebees, so we decided to remake the magic in a manner of speaking. We were initially disappointed at how much the menu had changed (for the worst) but still we stayed and ordered.Honestly we should have left. The server that we got, while really trying his best, got my order wrong twice, and managed to bring me the wrong drink. My wife and I both ordered the 8oz steak - but comparing the steak that I got to my wife's and you would swear it was little over 5oz. I also ordered my steak Medium Well, but this thing was charred, and an unchewable mess.In the end we spent about 60 dollars for food that I could have microwaved at home for the same effect and taste. We didnt even stay for drinks or dessert - even though I was very clearly ready to do both and spend even more money.In my opinion - stay away from this location - or perhaps from Applebees all together. I know its one of the only places open til 2AM - So if you need to stop by, just get some appetizers and drinks, and stay away from the rest of the menu.

Great place to enjoy family gatherings or out with friends... great service and food

No reservations needed. Awesome service ? great food ? Best onion soup in Town and yummy drinks. Love it!!!!

Great fried fish with side of loaded mashed potatoes and added 12 grilled shrimp for $2.00 more.

Sadly, my wife and I sat for about 15 minutes before having to flag down a server and get our order for drinks. I'm not one to complain usually, but I paid good money to have a nice steak. I was looking forward to a great experience like I had at other ABs but was sorely disappointed in the tiny 8 oz steak. Flavorless and dry. Potatoes looked like someone pushed their hand into them before serving, like they came out of a bag. No salad offered in the deal. Not a $19 meal, but more like a $5 meal you get from a microwave dinner. So, I will not be going back to that ABs at least.

Bourbon shrimp chicken was the worst meal. First and last time I visit this place waste of money 2 kids menu WICH INCLUDES CORN DOG AND PLAIN YOGURT AND 2 ADULT MEALS THE SO CALL "FAMOUS" BOURBON SHRIMP CHICKEN (NASTY DRY MICROWAVE FOOD TASTE ) 2 APPETIZERS WINGS ( CHICKEN STRIPS DIPPED ON BUFFALO SAUCE) I HONESTLY DON'T RECOMMEND, SPINACH AND CHIPS AND 2 DRINKS $68!!!WAITRESS WAS GREAT BUT NEVER BROUGHT US REFILLS SO I DIDN'T TIP.

Horrible service! The manager is useless to run a place like this where the servers have no seriousness and just joking around. Food was good.

Appetizer soup was brought with meal, wife's soup came after meal was served. Steak was not med rare no server till later. Will not be back. Have not been to Applebee's for years and this visit was a special from a friend.Same reason we have not been back is how it was last nite, no inprovements.

5☆ service in the bar. Low star rating is for the kitchen staff and manager failure in producing a edible steak. Rare steak is real easy but they could not fathom how to begin to serve one up prepared correctly. Instead after I sent the 2nd steak back for being overcooked the mgr on duty brought it back out to me cut In half in the fattest part to show me it was still red inside. Maybe Applebee's failed in there training it to how to properly cook a steak with a cool red center being rare? If you go here good luck! Eat more chicken!In town on business and have been here 4 of last 7 nights with nothing but great experiences by the way.

Well the food smells good I wish they put more onions and I a few more pieces of shrimp and there were no Utensils that I ask for so I'm not driving back so you get a 3 star... But the waitress was nice and pretty...