El Vagoncito Chilango
McAllen, TX · Mexican restaurant
- Address
- El Vagoncito Chilango, 600 US-83 BUS, McAllen, TX 78501
- Phone
- (956) 627-1238
- Website
- elvagoncitochilango.com/elvagoncitochilango-hpgfx7?utm_source=google
- Status
- Open · Closes 2 AM
El Vagoncito Chilango is a restaurant located in McAllen, TX. It is one of 583 restaurants listed in McAllen. Its 4.2-star rating is slightly below the McAllen city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 AM |
Customer Reviews
El Vagoncito Chilango is a must-visit if you’re craving authentic Mexican street food. The tacos are packed with tender, flavorful meat and served the traditional way with fresh cilantro, onions, and lime. The torta was pressed perfectly, the crispy outside, soft inside, and loaded with flavor. The mashed potatoes are delicious and the creamiest I've ever tasted. The atmosphere is casual, lively, and welcoming with true taquería vibes. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.
First time here on a cold evening. Good variety on menu, quick customer service. They have 2 seperate seating areas. One is where they have a bar, lots of Iighting. I sat inside where it didnt seem to be as cold. I ordered lunches and menudo. The food is cooked outside in a food truck. The meat on loches was cold but menudo was hot. No hominy on menudo, a bit salty for me but it was good. Overall it was nice experience with some good comfort food.
I have never reviewed something so low, but truly, the food was inedible and overpriced. Everything was soggy and stale. The meat was dry and just plain gross. I had visited here a few years back and had actually liked it, so I was excited to try it again. However, it was a big disappointment. And not to mention it was my birthday dinner. I won't be going back..geez what happened? Paid $40 for all this and didn't even eat it. Don't waste your dollars here.
El Vagoncito Chilango is a quaint, local spot in McAllen that absolutely delivers on flavor. I ordered the suadero tacos, and they did not disappoint—perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with authentic taste. The beans on the side were equally impressive—rich and flavorful! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. I’ll definitely be back, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious, no-frills, truly Mexican street-style food. A must-try in the area! Five stars ⭐️
Delicious 😋 come here every time I come to the valley.
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