Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in McAllen, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in McAllen, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in McAllen using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#21. Que Chévere - Venezuelan Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Business 83 And 12th St McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Jerusalem International foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 413 S 12th St McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: International Grocery, Mediterranean, Buffets
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#19. Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 905 N Main St Mcallen, TX 78501
- Categories: Japanese, Peruvian, Sushi Bars
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#18. Ulike Tea - McAllen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 7017 N 10th St Unit J McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
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#17. Masterpiece Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4500 N 10th St Ste 135 McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Cafes
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#16. Krab kingz McAllen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 400 W Nolana Ave McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Bars, Seafood
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#15. La Bahia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4620 N 10th St McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#14. The New York Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 W Dove Ave McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#13. Diego's Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 10 N Broadway St McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Burgers
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#12. Sticky Rice Sushi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4400 N 23rd St Mercado District McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#11. La Mordida

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 Austin Ave McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Antojitos Beba

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 N Broadway St McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#9. Azucar and Sal

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6100 N 10th St Ste D McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts, Soup
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#8. Wa Gabose

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1701 Dove Ave Ste W McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Korean
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#7. Tacos Pepe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2901 N 10th St Ste I McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Tacos
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#6. Chicken Salad Factory

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 5612 N 10th St Ste 300 McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Salad, Sandwiches
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#5. Carmelita La Taqueria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2812 W Nolana Ave McAllen, TX 78504
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Baja Fish Taco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 10 N Broadway St McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Seafood
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#3. Tacos El Plebe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1017 N Main St McAllen, TX 78501
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp