Espana Nouveau Mediterranean

We visited this restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the staff was very welcoming—our server was excellent. The appetizers and main dishes were delicious, and we truly enjoyed the food. However, I couldn’t give a full 5-star rating due to a couple of issues. It was extremely hot inside, and I’m not sure if the A/C was out, but it was uncomfortable enough that I was sweating. Additionally, the men's restroom was dirty and had a very unpleasant odor (like gas stations RR tend to be). For a party of five, we spent $350, so I expected a more polished overall experience. The food and service were great, but there’s definitely room for improvement in comfort and cleanliness.

A great date night out. Outstanding service and great food. Each dish had its own unique taste. Definitely one of the best restaurants we have ever eaten at. After dinner we went out to the patio and listened to some very relaxing music and had the Holy Smoke drink prepared and presented by the manager himself. Talked with him and the owner for some time. Great people and a must go to restaurant when in McAllen. We will return for sure.

Upon arrival, the establishment was a bit empty. The servers were friendly, but to my liking, the explaining of each dish was unnecessary as it created expectations that were not met. Everything had its unique flavor, but it was still a bit bland. We also came here to celebrate a birthday (it was specified in the reservation) but there was no acknowledgment of such celebration, which made the person being celebrated a bit sad. Additionally, the outside area had a different menu, which I didn’t really understand why…

Last night was such a great experience at Espana. I had called to make the reservation on Friday night and the young lady was so helpful. It was our 5 year anniversary and explained that I wanted to make it very special for my wife. We arrived on Saturday and the hostess seated us and had our table ready. Our waiter was Isiah and he was so great and gave us good recommendations especially since it was our first time there. He started us with our drinks and gave us really good recommendations. We also started with the oxtail empanadas and they were great. We then ordered the camarones del Rey and the Osso Buco. It was a true dining experience. The waiter explained everything as far as what we were eating. The food was exquisite. I rarely find a place that serves great tasting food. We finished off with dessert which Isiah brought us for our anniversary. The whole evening was very special for us and they all treated us like royalty. Definitely will come back.

Came back and the food was even better than the first time. We were treated very well, the food and wine pairings were amazing! This time we saved room for dessert, although not pictured, the crème brûlée was amazing! 🤩 Highly recommend!!

Came for a birthday party. We’re seated outside patio area where there’s a stage for live music. Very nice ambiance and decor. Very friendly waitstaff and owner was seen helping and tending to some of the tables. Menu is pretty open with nice options for everyone…we ordered the oxtail empanadas ,pizza , the duck and seabass entrees Pizza wood fired style …was good nothing to boast. I enjoyed the crispy flakiness of the empanadas but I feel the oxtail filling needed to be more tender…or at least that’s what I’m use to cooking and eating oxtail from other places. Still had some bites where it was a bit stringy and toughness. Truffle fries were thick and soft and that was yummy…duck entree was great. Moist , not gamey and light crispy skin. Was on a bed of mashed potato and a sauce…gives off a thanksgiving type vibe. The Seabass however I was kinda disappointed…fish it self was cooked perfectly…but it was just paired with the wrong stuff. Flavor profile was too overpowering that it takes everything away from the Seabass. The way it’s presented there’s no focus on the fish as well. But overall great experience might give it another try for maybe the steak and some other appetizers that was curious about.

We ate on the patio and had a wonderful dining experience. Javier was our server and he (& other staff) made sure everything was to our satisfaction. The prices may seem high until you taste it - it was worth every penny! We had to bring some home with us, because the serving size is quite generous. There was a man selling roses, and a musician. The art is fun to view. It was just an overall excellent evening.

We have been to Espana several times over the years and it never disappoints! We celebrated my wife’s birthday last night in the patio and all of our friends and family had a great time. Staff was friendly and helpful (thanks Savannah!) and the food was delicious as always. We will be back soon! A must visit!