Drive by P. F. Chang’s in McAllen on any given weekend, and you’re likely to see an hour long line every time. Consequently, I expected the place to be pretty amazing, the way that a bulldog on a skateboard is pretty amazing. Ya know, a little wow factor. Otherwise, what the hell is everybody waiting for?
But instead of wow, I got hmm… that was ok.
The seating time was right around 35 minutes, which I suppose is acceptable for a busy restaurant in a popular shopping center. I was a little disappointed with the atmosphere of the restaurant, which I’ll admit wasn’t bad, but had the ambiance of an upscale cafeteria. If they ever open a Luby’s in China, this is what it will look like.
Table service was very good, and the food was delivered pretty damn quickly (under 15 minutes). The dishes (wok seared lamb and sweet and sour pork) were well prepared, and served hot. Overall, the meal was good. Not great, but good.
And that’s the rub. When it comes to food, there are only three things I’ll stand in line for: Bargain prices, buffets, & awesome food. Since P. F. Chang’s is neither a low-price fast food restaurant nor an all-you-can-eat establishment, I was really counting on some awesome food.
P. F. Chang’s isn’t bad, but it’s a little short on awesomeness.
RGV Clubs Rating: 6
(out of 10)
P. F. Chang’s
3100 E Expressway 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 664-1516
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