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The Republic of the Rio Grande, McAllen, TX
The Republic of the Rio Grande, McAllen, TX
The Republic of the Rio Grande, McAllen, TX
The Republic of the Rio Grande, McAllen, TX
The Republic of the Rio Grande, McAllen, TX

The Republic of the Rio Grande

4.7 (164)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
1411 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
A sumptuous, indoor-outdoor bar & grill serving Southwest menu, including steaks & pizza.

At the Republic of the Rio Grande, our attention to detail and the way we present a platter tells you that dining here is going to be special, no matter the occasion. We strive to create a sumptuous and exciting dining experience for all of our guests

Disclaimer: For Friday and Saturday reservations please call the restaurant directly. We recommend giving us up to a 24 hour notice if you would like to book with us due to possible low availability.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Southwest
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:000 AM to 11: 00 PM Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    McAllen
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    We featured live music on the patio from Wednesdays to Saturdays starting at 8:30 PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 164 people are saying

The Republic of the Rio Grande reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Overall

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Food

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Service

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Ambience

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Value

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for groups

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Healthy

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Hot spot

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Romantic

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for scenic views

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for special occasions

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Lively

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Steakhouse

  • McAllen

    Best Overall

  • McAllen

    Best Food

  • McAllen

    Best Service

  • McAllen

    Best Ambience

  • McAllen

    Best Value

  • McAllen

    Good for groups

  • McAllen

    Hot spot

  • McAllen

    Romantic

  • McAllen

    Good for special occasions

  • McAllen

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Republic of the Rio Grande offers "great service and atmosphere" with delicious dishes like steak and shrimp shish kabobs. Diners enjoy its inviting patio and timely reservations. While some service aspects need refinement, standout reviews highlight "great food at a reasonable price" and a superb experience for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.
164 Reviews
  1. Jose

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at the restaurant. Great ambiance and the music was upbeat.

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  2. Kathleen VIP

    Dallas57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was average. Steaks were good, the this flour tortillas are excellent. The service was pretty slow.

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  3. Keith

    San Antonio17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere. Food was cooked to perfection! Had a great time celebrating our friend’s birthday.

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  4. Brian

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lenny, my waiter, was fantastic. Made some awesome suggestions and made the experience of dining alone that much better. Food was great, try the tuna ceviche!

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  5. CHARLES

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding and great food at a reasonable price.

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  6. Michelle

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was fabulous! Great service! Overall we had a wonderful Birthday dinner for our friend Hilda!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena la comida y el servicio la gerencia estuvo pendiente de nosotros

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  8. Richard

    Corpus Christi3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations and was seated promptly. Server was very attentive and the food was exceptional. The noise level was comfortable and the whole dining experience was good!

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  9. Melaine VIP

    Corpus Christi20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE the patio. One of our favorite spots to go, especially during this time of the year. Food is always delicious. Staff are attentive.

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  10. Christa

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious steak and shrimp Shish Kabobs. Wonderful service and atmosphere!

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FAQs

The Republic of the Rio Grande offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (956) 994-8385.

The Republic of the Rio Grande is rated 4.7 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1411 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501

Additional information

  • Area
    McAllen
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:000 AM to 11: 00 PM Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Southwest
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We featured live music on the patio from Wednesdays to Saturdays starting at 8:30 PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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