SALT - New American Table

My husband and I went this past Friday for date night after it was recommended by a few of his colleagues. The appetizers were very good. The chips were home made and with the cheese sauce? Sheeesh 10/10. The sriracha shrimp were also very good, they come 6 shrimps so perfect for sharing, and they’re a good size too. I’d recommend getting them too 9/10. The lemonade was also very good, very refreshing for a hot summer day, my husband and I really enjoyed them 9.5/10. The pan de campo was good, it’s just not my cup of tea. But my husband liked it so I’ll take it as a win. They gave us the jalapeño mashed and was honestly very good, I could take the jalapeños and the mash potatoes had a kick to it, 10/10 i would recommend it. Now, the pork chop, it was good but I’ve had better. It came with a jalapeño tamale that was good but I wouldn’t get it again, I thought it was too porky for me so the flavor kind of overwhelmed me 5/10, I would go for something else. And my husband got the pork shank, that was very delicious, very lean, and their carrots and fries were very good. The sauce paired beautifully with the meat, 8.5/10. Over all I would give this experience a 4/5 stars for spending a little close to $200 for 2 persons. Most def we will be back.

Phenomenal. Service was great, food was spectacular, and the ambiance was perfect. Very good drinks! Save room for dessert.

I’ve visited Salt several times and typically enjoy the experience, but our recent visit left much to be desired. The food was just okay—certainly not up to the standards we’ve come to expect. The tomatoes were overripe and so squishy, and the steak was riddled with tendons, making it tough to enjoy. Additionally, the salt board felt lacking in variety, which was disappointing. To make matters worse, the service was awful. We weren't given a drink menu, and after ordering drinks, our waiter vanished, leaving us to summon another staff member just to place our order. It took us asking for a dessert menu, and when I had a question, it was the restaurant manager who answered because our waiter was completely inattentive. I’ve never had such a negative experience at Salt before, and it’s made me reconsider dining there again. The quality of ingredients seems to be slipping, as I’ve never encountered bad cuts of meat or tomatoes during previous visits. I sincerely hope they address these issues, as I’d love to see Salt return to its former glory.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in McAllen. I recommend sitting at the chefs counter overlooking the kitchen. Very diverse menu and everything is outstanding including the service and the wine menu. I recommend it will return

Had a reservation on a Friday Night and was seated promptly. Have been here several times and service is always great. Recommend the watermelon cocktails, refreshing and slightly sweet. This time tried the scallops, which was a light dish but full of flavor. Shared the Baked Alaska, which was delightful. Was not a fan of the Prickly Pear drink, and the restaurant was warm. Several guests were fanning themselves. Regardless, would still come back.

Has always been a 5 star experience this is a great place to visit ; however during derby week Mo suddenly stopped working at the location and Aisha was out. We love this restaurant; however the loss of these two people has hurt the experience. The fill in head waiter was off. Out of key dishes and advertised discount dishes that were full price the night before…not a good feel for such a good place. Plz bring Mo back if at all possible and keep Aisha on and have the owner present, everyone has to get away and take a break I get it but without these people it was no fun. Service slides without these people. Mo would be better than the fill in head waiter at helping customers. He had a better presence and demeanor and came across as genuine as apposed to forced service and reserved kindness. Mac and cheese was off, sadly and out of shishitos two days in a row head waiter promised them the next day to no avail. Should have left and come back. Always spend consistently here; love this place and the owners. Things happen…Please don’t let staff kill such a wonderful experience. You are a breath of fresh air in the valley. The only thing that could be better would be the volume and ambient noise but the place is awesome anyway. If possible please bring back Mo, he was polite, kind and well mannered. He represented you well! And Aisha, hands down has the right attitude doesn’t treat people like she is a sales person she truly cares about your guest experience. Your fill in chef needs to be in the kitchen just like Chef, not outside of the kitchen. Do not tell people what to do, get in there and do it. His style is not pleasant to watch. I hate leaving this feedback really love the restaurant!

If you’re in McAllen, TX, SALT - New American Table is an absolute must-visit! Knowing Chef Delgado’s dedication to the community and his efforts to support local food banks, I was excited to try his renowned cuisine. Dining there with my daughter was a unique, unforgettable experience—a true journey of flavors from start to finish. Each dish, from appetizers to dessert, was crafted with incredible attention to flavor and presentation. Sitting by the kitchen was a treat, allowing us to watch the team work and interact closely with our amazing server, Hugo. We were well taken care of by the chef and his team, who ensured every moment was special. I’ll be making the 2.5-hour journey back to McAllen soon for another visit!

My husband and I went here for a date night and it was an overall amazing experience! Our server, Apollo, was a big part of that. He provided great, genuinely happy service and his recommendations for appetizers and desserts didn't disappoint. I had the filet and my husband had the ribs, we enjoyed the fried burrata appetizer and ended it with the Baked Alaska which is probably one of if not the best dessert I've ever had. Would love to come back!