The stadium lights are on, the stands are packed, and high school football season is back in McAllen!
Whether you’re cheering from the student section, watching your favorite player from the stands, or catching up with fellow alumni, Friday night football is one of those traditions that brings the whole community together. But when the final whistle blows, there’s usually one question left:
Where are we eating?
Fortunately, plenty of McAllen restaurants and local snack spots keep the night going.
The Meltdown
1110 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Operating inside Denny’s, The Meltdown is built around handcrafted cheesy melts and comfort food. Better yet, it’s open around the clock, so there’s no need to rush out of the stadium when the game runs late.
Las Wings Quesadillas McAllen
2313 Harvey Dr W, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours:
Monday – Thursday & Sunday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Wings after football just make sense. Las Wings Quesadillas is a local option for chicken wings, fries, burgers, and other casual favorites, with later hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
Taco Palenque South 10th
1000 S 10th St #5022, McAllen, TX 78501
When tacos are the answer, Taco Palenque is a South Texas staple. Families can dig into street-style tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, chips, and fresh salsa in a casual setting that works especially well for groups with different appetites.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
3200 W Expy 83, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11 AM – 12 AM
Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM
For a sit-down meal after the game, BJ’s offers plenty of variety for a group. Choose from deep-dish pizzas, burgers, appetizers, entrées, and desserts, with hours that extend until midnight on Fridays.
The Wings Stadium
5000 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
If the entire family is hungry, The Wings Stadium makes sharing easy. This homegrown McAllen spot serves traditional and boneless wings alongside family combos featuring wings, Texas toast, loaded fries, and more.
Wing Barn South McAllen
2600 W Expy 83, Ste. 10, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours: Open until 10 PM on Wednesdays; hours may vary by day.
Another casual choice for the wing crowd, Wing Barn offers traditional and boneless wings, family packs, fries, and kid-friendly choices. It’s an easy option when everyone wants something familiar after a busy night at the stadium.
Not Ready to Go Home? Make a Snack Stop
Maybe dinner happened before kickoff. Maybe you just want something sweet. Or maybe four quarters of football have you craving an order of nachos.
Snacks Franks
1308 N 23rd St, Ste. E, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 11 PM
Go straight for the antojitos at Snacks Franks. Hot Cheetos with cheese, nachos, elote, and fruity chamoyadas make this an easy stop when everyone wants to order their own favorite snack.
Snowball Express McAllen
716 US-83 BUS, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11 AM – 1 AM
Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 1:30 AM
For those games that turn into extra-late nights, Snowball Express gives you plenty of time. Its huge menu ranges from ice cream and fruit snacks to prepared chicharrones and warm elote in a cup, making it especially convenient when everyone in the car wants something different.
SnoBro
10 N Broadway St, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 6:30 PM – 11 PM
Monday: Closed
Head downtown for an artisan raspa to finish the night. SnoBro serves colorful, customizable treats, including mangonadas made with fruit, fruit spheres, and chamoy. It’s a fun final stop before calling it a night.
Raspadin
2309 Galveston Ave W, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Friday – Sunday: 12 PM – 12 AM
If you’re deciding between something sweet and something salty, why choose? Raspadin is known for colorful raspas and loaded chip bags topped with ingredients like corn, cheese, and hot sauce. On Friday nights, you’ve got until midnight to satisfy those post-game cravings.
Weritos Snack
1516 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78501
Want to keep everyone in the car? Weritos Snack’s convenient drive-thru makes picking up a post-game treat simple. Look for aguas frescas naturales, nachos, chicharrones preparados, churros, and other snack favorites.
El Gordo y La Flaca Snack LLC
705 S 10th St, Ste. A, McAllen, TX 78501
End the night with something a little different. This casual local snack shop offers an extensive selection, including loaded instant noodle creations like the Maruchan Loca and colorful Tostitos preparados.
Share Your Favorite McAllen Restaurants on Instagram!
This season, keep a few of these McAllen restaurants and snack shops in mind when the final whistle blows, and share your favorites with us!. Because sometimes the best way to end Friday night football is around a table — or with a really good snack in hand.
