23 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 14, 2026 One of the area’s Top Restaurants according to Trip Advisor Mon. - Wed. 8am - 3pm • Thur. - Sat. 8am - 9pm Sun. 9am - 2pm WINTER TEXAN EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Offer available Mon-Sat 8am - 2pm. Not to be combined with other offers. Limited to regularly priced items. Offer expires January 31, 2026. 10% Off Breakfast or Lunch THE FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN GRIFFIN GRILL 956-600-7183 1906 E. Griffin Parkway Corner of Glasscock & Griffin Pkwy Mission, Texas We Are Grateful for Your Support As We Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary Show this coupon to your server. (956) 782- 3200 • 600 Kingston Way, Donna, TX Open Sun. 8am – 1pm & Tues. – Fri. 7:30 – 11am, 4 – 7pm Victoria Palms Restaurant Weeknight Dinner Specials Tuesdays Chef’s Choice Gourmet Burger Includes Fries & Tea $13 Wednesdays Build Your Own Pasta Includes Breadsticks, Deluxe Side Salad & Tea $15 Fridays Fish Fry Buffet All You Can Eat $17.99 Thursdays Ray’s Meatloaf Includes Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable & Tea $13 SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $29 per person 5 PM - 6 PM Daily Fresh baked sourdough bread, salad, prime rib, twice baked potato and au jus RSVP (956) 630-2331 1918 S. 10th St, McAllen Bring a friend, Share a meal, Make some memories! NEW Extended Hours Every Day 7AM - 7PM 956-532-0613 Located at the Val Verde Flea Market Val Verde Rd x Bus 83 Donna, TX NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN EST. 2022 A cozy, hometown kitchen serving classic American comfort food made from scratch with fresh, local ingredients. 1322 S International Blvd, Weslaco (956) 351-5560 20% Off Up To 2 Entrees* *May not be combined with other offers. Alcohol not included. Expires 1/31/2026. The Griffin Grill: Local flavorful favorite The Griffin Grill was packed this past weekend when my boyfriend and I stopped by. According to others waiting alongside us, this wasn’t out of the ordinary. Those that were leaving after their meal similarly told us the food is worth the wait. Despite the never-ending flow of customers, service was quick and cheerful. From the host to our waitress to the chef that stepped out to greet customers, meeting with new and familiar faces alike, everyone made sure we were taken care of and were happy with our meal and service. Asking our waitress about some popular dishes, she mentioned the Chicken with Avocado, Chicken Parmigiano, and some of their pasta dishes including the Chicken Chipotle Pasta and Fettuccini Alfredo (you can add salmon, shrimp, or chicken to this dish). My boyfriend selected the Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, and I decided to try the Roasted Rosemary Chicken which includes mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables on the side. The entrees come with an option of soup or salad. Being a chilly day, we opted for the Chicken Tortilla Soup. We also had Fried Mozzarella Sticks as a starter. One thing you’ll notice right away about this restaurant is the atmosphere. It currently has seasonal décor that creates a warm and personable ambiance while the food is well-plated, giving a sophisticated presentation. And, as the other customers had said: the food was worth the wait. Everything tastes fresh and has exceptional flavor, due to most of the dishes being made in house. Chef Antonio Huerta stopped by our table while he was greeting customers. Their ten-year anniversary just happened this past December, something he was quite proud of. He expressed his thanks to their loyal customers, saying that they do it for them. Whether you stop by The Griffin Grill for brunch, lunch or dinner, I’m sure this will become a favorite of yours just as it has become for so many others. They are located at 1906 E. Griffin Pkwy. in Mission. Check out their ad, and coupon, in this issue for additional information.
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