Five McAllen Brunch Spots Worth Getting Out of Bed For |
French pastries, a plant-based kitchen, fresh conchas and a garden café, all within a short drive of each other. |
Here are five local McAllen spots for a slow weekend morning, with the hours you need before you go.
🥐 Maison Stivalet
A family-owned French bakery and café on North 10th Street. The brunch and lunch menu rotates, so check the online menu for what's on this week, and save room for something from the pastry case.
Where: 5101 N. 10th St. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Monday.
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 Photo: Maria Cruz Plant Based Cuisine |
🌱 Maria Cruz Plant Based Cuisine
Downtown on South 16th Street, every plate here is made from plants. Their own promise: "We guarantee you won't even know your entire plate is made 100% with plants."
Where: 314 S. 16th St. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays from 9 a.m.
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 Photo: La Concheria Cafe |
☕ La Concheria Cafe
Third-generation bakers, veteran and woman operated. Come for the conchas and café de olla, and come early: breakfast tacos run until 11:30 a.m. and the kitchen closes at 3 p.m.
Where: 4120 N. 23rd St. Hours: Open daily from 7 a.m. Closing times vary by listing, so check before you go.
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 Photo: Birdie Bistro |
🐦 Birdie Bistro
Downtown on Main Street, with garden-inspired decor and a menu known for crepes and French toast. It's open late Thursday through Saturday too, so brunch can turn into dinner.
Where: 301 N. Main St. Hours: Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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 Photo: Secret Garden Bistro & Boutique |
🌿 Secret Garden Bistro & Boutique
A small bistro and boutique on North 10th Street that serves brunch and lunch. Friday is a good day to go: their page lists 50% off desserts with your lunch.
Where: 1320 N. 10th St., Suite 30 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Monday.
💡 Brunch Tip
Most of these kitchens close by mid-afternoon, and two are closed Mondays. Make it a Saturday or Sunday morning plan and call ahead if you're bringing a big group.
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