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. 

Popularity: 64% [?]

I really wanted to like BJ’s in McAllen since it’s right down the road from my house, and the line at P.F. Chang’s is goddamn ridiculous.  The restaurant itself is nice enough with all the charm of your typical contemporary corporate owned American restaurant.  Think Applebee’s with better interior design.

The seating time was very reasonable, and the table service was good.  The food, however…sigh…

Popularity: 47% [?]

Samantha brings us this report from the McAllen nightlife scene:
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Despite the horrible tan I got over the 4th of July, I brushed it off and went to SUITE 701 last night (Friday) for the first time and I have to say I was quite impressed. It’s a lounge where the comfort level was sky high, the music was intense, the bartenders were outstanding, and the crowd was in good shape.

Popularity: 15% [?]