La Playa Mexican Cafe

Los Asados serves Mexican food on South Ware Road, with a sister restaurant in Harlingen that has been open for more than 30 years.

Los Norteños is a Mexican restaurant on West Jackson Avenue in Harlingen that opens at 6 AM for breakfast.

Momole in The Mercado District serves Mexican food built around 12 kinds of mole, and in 2026 it received an authenticity award as the only restaurant in South Texas to earn it.

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant on South 77 Sunshine Strip has served Mexican food in Harlingen since 1994, according to the City of Harlingen.

Poncho's on West Expressway 83 opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast and stays open late on weekends, until 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

Rebecca's has served traditional, home-cooked Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner since January 2016. Two sisters run it in honor of their mother, Rebecca Cisneros Jasso, and it's known for cabrito asado, grilled over mesquite for two hours.

Blanquita's Mexican Restaurant #3 is a Mexican restaurant on West Harrison Avenue in Harlingen. A second Blanquita's is on East Harrison Avenue.

Chapita's on North 77 Sunshine Strip is a Mexican restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch and offers catering. The menu includes caldo de res, enchilada and fajita plates, chicken fried steak, and botana platters.