Our first visit to this unique speak-easy restaurant. It was 5pm on a Tues, so it was not busy and very quiet. Server was friendly and attentive. My husband loved the ribs and would order them again. I had the chicken with kimchi rice and I wouldn't order it again. I was warned it was spicy and I told the server I will be fine as long as my water glass is always full. My water glass was empty twice and only refilled once. The Brussel sprouts were perfection; spicy, yet sweet, and nicely crunchy.
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What a pleasant experience in this beautiful restaurant for happy hour. Great service and atmosphere. Food options are great.
Cocktails are pretty good new York strip was on point. Has a cozy 1930s gangster vibe but upscale.also has a room next door for cigars.
El Divino is that rare restaurant where every plate arrives with intention. The duck confit was a masterclass in patience — falling clean off the bone with the kind of yielding tenderness that only comes from long, careful preparation. Alongside it, roasted carrots that could single-handedly convert the skeptics: caramelized, earthy, and quietly extraordinary. The chicken pot pie captures something harder to engineer than technique — it tastes like home, only better. Flaky biscuit and whisper-thin filo dough work in concert to frame a filling that's deeply comforting without sacrificing sophistication. It is elevated comfort food in the truest sense. Seafood fared equally well. The crab cakes were delectable — well-seasoned, generously packed, and properly golden. But the crown jewel may be the lobster roll: a light, fresh interpretation of a rich classic, built around lobster of remarkable delicacy. It's the kind of dish that reframes what you thought you knew about the thing you ordered.
I don't know why, but my husband and I had never eaten at El Divino for dinner. We decided to try it last Friday night. We made reservations for 7:30 but it wasn't really crowded. They person at reception was so sweet and bubbly! She quickly showed us to our table. The waitress who took our order was helpful and knowledgeable. We ordered cocktails, which were good. For appetizers we shared the Crab cakes. They came with an awesome sauce! We also ordered the Divino salad, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was just the right amount. We enjoy sharing our plates so we often order a single serving. For our entree we split an 8 oz tenderloin (the Capone filet) that came with Potato Mash, Asparagus, Baby Carrots, and a Cognac Reduction. This was so good! The filet was so tender and tasted perfect! The other additions were very good and complemented the steak. We were craving something sweet, so we decided on the Chocolate Souffle. It arrived with ice cream and a chocolate sauce. This had to be the best souffle I had ever had! There is a cigar room (completely closed with a door) near the bar for people are into that. I noticed that they have weeknight specials (they are only open for dinner)so we would like to try those nights as well. Definitely going back!
El Divino Dining & Cocktails
5001 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78504

