La Playa Mexican Cafe

This was my first visit to this restaurant since relocating to Harlingen. The customer service was outstanding. The menu had great options and even lunch choices. My meal was awesome; even the chips and salsa they give you before your meal. I will be going back with my husband. This was a lunch trip with my co-workers.

Wow! Talk about a wonderful surprise! I've eaten at many Mexican restaurants, but La Playa is on a different level. The food is delicious and elevated above typical Mexican restaurant food. The service was phenomenal and our drinks were never empty. Great upbeat atmosphere. Pristine bathrooms. I'll definitely return when in the area.

Well my four children and I went here two days in a row because it was so good the first day no one wanted to try any other place the second day! We all got something different both days so we ended up getting eight different menu options and everything was absolutely delicious. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the food came so quickly I wasn’t sure what their secret was! Overall, just a great experience. Oh, I guess my one complaint about this place would be that their fried ice cream is not fried ice cream it’s ice cream rolled in a coconut mixture, so that was kind of disappointing because we love real fried ice cream. Otherwise it was amazing!

Since we arrived at the place, it already smelled delicious, they welcomed us spectacularly, the atmosphere was very happy and fun, the happy starters in various areas of the place since at the same time they were celebrating 8 birthdays. The waiter who was very kind to serve us along with his great disposition named Francisco made us some very good typical recommendations of the place to delight us, the beer, the preparation of the food at the exact point between flavor and temperature make 5 stars are few, Don't forget to try the salsa with chips, which is one of the best spicy versions I've tried in this country, really congratulations.

Food always good, too loud. 11-16-22 great dinner with friends. Had the fajita milanesa. Absolutely delicious. 5 stars/ 3-12-23 visit, 5 stars definitely. Skipped bfast due to driving in from out of town so we were hungry. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon around 130ish. Absolutely fantastic. No wait, seated immediately. Server was very kind, pleasant and attentive. Started with chips & salsa as usual and moved on to an appetizer. We went with the Family appetizer cause it had a little of everything. It was absolutely delicious except the jalapeno. Great blend of seasoned ground beef apps and seasoned chicken apps. In the center was a beef filled deep fried jalapeno (same concept as the deep fried avocado). The jalapeno tasted very vinegary, like it came out of a jar. It wasn't fresh off the plant. Other then that it was good. Wife ordered the Fajita tarascas and I order the beef milanesa. No complaints, absolutely fantastic. It was all hot, fresh and fast. I think we know our new visit time for our next visit. Definitely be back. Atmosphere still gets 3 stars....it is always super loud in there.....I like the peace and quiet

This will always be my favorite place! I come here all year long and always during my bday week. Marlena, the hostess is always so kind and greets me and my family with a big smile and by name! She is wonderful. The food is always on point. Love the margaritas too. I didn't catch my servers name but she was great too! I know she was busy but she handled it great! Thank you so much!