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Black Bear Diner McAllen

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In 1995 founders Bruce Dean and Bob & Laurie Manley opened the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, CA. Their mission was simple: create a fun and friendly atmosphere where the local community could enjoy huge portions of home-style cooking at a reasonable price. Today, we continue their mission at every Black Bear Diner across the country, as we passionately provide guests an outstanding experience. Our menu offers comfort food classics, and our entire menu is offered all day long. Whether you are craving pancakes at 8 pm ... read more

Location details

600 W Expy 83, McAllen, TX, 78501, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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2 years ago

Super excited that Black Bear Diner decided to open a location in McAllen! It was my first time going there and it felt like going to a more upscale iHOP. The interior is well-decorated with log cabin trinkets and the service here is excellent! My friend and I came here for a dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The waitress was knowledgeable and attentive. We ended up ordering the huckleberry lemonade (it only comes with 1 free refill) and it provides a refreshing and tart sensation. The huckleberry is in thick syrup, ... read more

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Liam R. 
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2 years ago

Great place, awesome service, and food is pretty good - can only really speak for the burgers but they were awesome! I would highly recommend to others. Also note that they serve a TON of food! 

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Fox T. 
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2 years ago

It did not live up to the hype that we had heard about the diner well it wasn't bad food it is a chain restaurant and was about normal for chain restaurant 

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L S. 
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2 years ago

Omg, i love breakfast and am very picky with my food. I am critical to get what i want. This place is EXCELLENT!!!! PERFECT!!!! Bring uour appetite. The food taste grt. U will be stuffed. WELCOME TO THE RGV. 

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Baxter D. 
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2 years ago

This place is newly opened at this location, for about four months. It wasn't too busy for dinner on a Friday. Perhaps Texans aren't familiar with Black Bear yet. Having been to many of these in California, they have the same great menu and large portions. Plenty big portions even by Texas standards. Can't go wrong with their comfort food options. They also serve breakfast all day. They make their own salad dressings and the warm corn muffins are tasty as well. Service was great and the ambiance clean and well suited for the... read more

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Raquel Sophia V. 
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2 years ago

Ya'll the experience here was pretty sweet. I can at the right weather with my toddler. It was cold and chilly where I came to enjoy the Black Bear Coffee. I love the corner of merch. My toddler love the home slippers. Food was good. What got me was the exceptional customer service, from the greeter to the waiter, to when exiting the door. Sweet people. Will return. 

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Eva R. 
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2 years ago

This new spot in the RGV is really bumping! They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner! There are some wait times, nothing new in the valley when something new pops up. Their The Volcano is worth it! It has 3 sweet cream pancakes, 2 link sausage, 2 slices of thick-cut smoked bacon & 2 eggs! 

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Sayda R. 
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2 years ago

So not to sure about these types of places but we were really surprised. The coffee is no Starbucks, but it is definitely flavorful diner coffee. The chicken fried steak and eggs were great. The steak was well seasoned a cooked nicely and served with THREE eggs!! Now, the clincher was the waffle! Order the waffle! The best waffle we've had at a restaurant! Go try it! 

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Kenneth L. 
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2 years ago

We ordered fettuccine Alfredo and salads. The salads came at the same time as the meal. A little awkward. The fettuccine Alfredo was way overcooked. The Alfredo sauce was good. Service was excellent. 

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How is Black Bear Diner McAllen rated?

Black Bear Diner McAllen has a 4.3 star rating with 1,853 reviews. 

When is Black Bear Diner McAllen open?

Black Bear Diner McAllen is closed now. It will open at 6:00 a.m.