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Address: 10700 FM 1421, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: (956) 215-6357
Website: https://www.melshonkytonkngrill.com/
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Cindy Cano
⚠️ Heads Up to Anyone Going to this place
Just a quick PSA: I went to this establishment recently with my family expecting a nice birthday dinner, only to be hit with a cover charge at the door. This is supposed to be a family-friendly bar and grill, but they were charging just to get in — even for people just coming to eat.
There was no live music, until 9:30 no event, just dinner service.
I’m sharing this so others aren’t caught off guard. If you’re planning to go, especially with kids or just for a meal, you might want to call ahead and ask about any fees.
Hope this helps someone avoid the surprise!
How many of you have gone to a bar and grill and have had to pay for a cover chart to have dinner, and a family, friendly bar and GRILL*******
We went with my aunt ,
We had high hopes for this place, especially since we had been messaging them ahead of time with several important questions. We asked about reservations, hours, live music, the venue, and whether it was kid-friendly—because we were planning a special birthday dinner for our aunt with family, including children.
While they answered most of our questions, they failed to mention that there would be a $5 cover charge per person—even just to come in and eat dinner. We were surprised at the door and told we had to pay $5 each, including for the kids. When we asked about the age cutoff, we were told (after some unclear answers) that it was $5 for anyone 9 and up.
We brought this up to Armando, who claimed it’s all over their social media. Yes, we’ve seen the cover charge mentioned—for the nightclub and live band portion of the night—not for simply dining with family, especially before the nightlife even begins. We weren’t there to party, drink, or stay late. We just wanted to have dinner.
Instead of listening to the feedback, he became defensive and rude, telling my aunt she could leave if she didn’t like it and that we had an “attitude.” He even told the rest of our group they could stay, but that she should leave. That was very disrespectful, especially considering we were just explaining that this information should have been shared when we asked about everything in advance. If they had been transparent about the charges, we would’ve chosen a different place to celebrate.
We ended up leaving and choosing a different restaurant—one that doesn’t charge a fee just to sit down and eat dinner as a family. We went to La Troje on pablo kisel where they accommodated 25 people Without reservations.
Final note: BE AWARE that this place charges $5 per person (ages 9 and up) just to enter—even if you’re only dining.
That info was not clearly communicated and led to a very disappointing experience on what should have been a happy occasion.
JUST HEADS UP EVERYONE
… moreJust a quick PSA: I went to this establishment recently with my family expecting a nice birthday dinner, only to be hit with a cover charge at the door. This is supposed to be a family-friendly bar and grill, but they were charging just to get in — even for people just coming to eat.
There was no live music, until 9:30 no event, just dinner service.
I’m sharing this so others aren’t caught off guard. If you’re planning to go, especially with kids or just for a meal, you might want to call ahead and ask about any fees.
Hope this helps someone avoid the surprise!
How many of you have gone to a bar and grill and have had to pay for a cover chart to have dinner, and a family, friendly bar and GRILL*******
We went with my aunt ,
We had high hopes for this place, especially since we had been messaging them ahead of time with several important questions. We asked about reservations, hours, live music, the venue, and whether it was kid-friendly—because we were planning a special birthday dinner for our aunt with family, including children.
While they answered most of our questions, they failed to mention that there would be a $5 cover charge per person—even just to come in and eat dinner. We were surprised at the door and told we had to pay $5 each, including for the kids. When we asked about the age cutoff, we were told (after some unclear answers) that it was $5 for anyone 9 and up.
We brought this up to Armando, who claimed it’s all over their social media. Yes, we’ve seen the cover charge mentioned—for the nightclub and live band portion of the night—not for simply dining with family, especially before the nightlife even begins. We weren’t there to party, drink, or stay late. We just wanted to have dinner.
Instead of listening to the feedback, he became defensive and rude, telling my aunt she could leave if she didn’t like it and that we had an “attitude.” He even told the rest of our group they could stay, but that she should leave. That was very disrespectful, especially considering we were just explaining that this information should have been shared when we asked about everything in advance. If they had been transparent about the charges, we would’ve chosen a different place to celebrate.
We ended up leaving and choosing a different restaurant—one that doesn’t charge a fee just to sit down and eat dinner as a family. We went to La Troje on pablo kisel where they accommodated 25 people Without reservations.
Final note: BE AWARE that this place charges $5 per person (ages 9 and up) just to enter—even if you’re only dining.
That info was not clearly communicated and led to a very disappointing experience on what should have been a happy occasion.
JUST HEADS UP EVERYONE
Micheal Angela
RESERVATIONS:
Cover $5, anyone under twenty-one-$20. As you walk in ALL the tables at lower level are reserved. Asked waitress about this, said she didn’t know anything about it, that I needed to ask manager.
She pointed me to manager who was charging at the door. I approached the bearded guy at the door wearing a baseball cap backwards. I asked about the reserved tables and junior immediately became offensive and saying he didn’t know anything about it (see a pattern here).
When I asked him who was the person to talk to about this, he said calm down. At this juncture someone comes up to him and asks about their reservation—he pulls out his flip phone and shows the guy a map of all the tables and says here take these 3, starting here….so apparently he knows nothing about reserved tables yet has them all mapped out.
It appears there is some kind of racket being played with reservations…not sure if junior with baseball cap backwards is charging / selling the reservations but beware of this business.
p.s. Security is top notch—junior who is charging at door just asks you if you have any weapons; glad to see the honor system at work, hope it works. Finally, when a small man wearing a POLICE vest and gun shows up, he applies his security experience to the cash register as he begins to charge. Nice work with security, junior!
… moreCover $5, anyone under twenty-one-$20. As you walk in ALL the tables at lower level are reserved. Asked waitress about this, said she didn’t know anything about it, that I needed to ask manager.
She pointed me to manager who was charging at the door. I approached the bearded guy at the door wearing a baseball cap backwards. I asked about the reserved tables and junior immediately became offensive and saying he didn’t know anything about it (see a pattern here).
When I asked him who was the person to talk to about this, he said calm down. At this juncture someone comes up to him and asks about their reservation—he pulls out his flip phone and shows the guy a map of all the tables and says here take these 3, starting here….so apparently he knows nothing about reserved tables yet has them all mapped out.
It appears there is some kind of racket being played with reservations…not sure if junior with baseball cap backwards is charging / selling the reservations but beware of this business.
p.s. Security is top notch—junior who is charging at door just asks you if you have any weapons; glad to see the honor system at work, hope it works. Finally, when a small man wearing a POLICE vest and gun shows up, he applies his security experience to the cash register as he begins to charge. Nice work with security, junior!
Valery Pena
The bartender was not it, she was rude for no reason, the blonde one. She either needs to get fired or quit because she didnt have to be rude. Ignored and skipped over my friends. I have money to spend but this place not worth it.
… moreMaya Hernandez
On multiple occasions, my experience at this establishment has been disappointing. The security staff member at the front consistently came across as rude and unwelcoming, not only to me but to others waiting in line as well. His behavior felt disrespectful and unprofessional, and being in a security role does not justify speaking to patrons in that manner. Management should seriously consider addressing this issue, whether through proper retraining or termination.
Additionally, I had an unpleasant interaction with the bartender, who made visible faces when I asked for another drink—this being my first drink of the night. As a paying customer, this response felt unnecessary and unprofessional.
Overall, the level of customer service has noticeably declined. If Mel’s Honky Tonk took the time to review their customer feedback, they would clearly see that these concerns are recurring. Based on these experiences, I would not recommend this establishment, and it does not meet the standard deserving of a positive rating.
… moreAdditionally, I had an unpleasant interaction with the bartender, who made visible faces when I asked for another drink—this being my first drink of the night. As a paying customer, this response felt unnecessary and unprofessional.
Overall, the level of customer service has noticeably declined. If Mel’s Honky Tonk took the time to review their customer feedback, they would clearly see that these concerns are recurring. Based on these experiences, I would not recommend this establishment, and it does not meet the standard deserving of a positive rating.
Noemi
We came to have drinks, eat, and dance and didn’t mind paying a cover. But like how are you going to keep charging people to come in when all tables have been reserved for the entire night and not let them know. Everyone from the door guy to servers were not very friendly or welcoming. And many people sitting at the tables weren’t even dancing… so lame .
… moreTeresa Marie Torres
As much as I lo e the atmosphere, today’s good service has been awful, its been 2 and a half hours since our order was placed tonight and as much as I understand that things are made fresh. We are upstairs still waiting on our food and still have nothing for it. Very disappointed, we’ve been needing to go up to the bar to order our drinks. I understand they may be overwhelmed but not even the guest who got here after we placed our order have been able to place an order. This is simply unacceptable. And its honestly not that packed.
… moreRaeanne Ramos
Event happening that had all tables booked and still had the nerve to charge us to get in. No service because they are too busy serving the party. Had the nerve to ask for a tip. They should’ve warned us and I would’ve spent my hard earned money elsewhere.
… moreJ Rodriguez
I love this place is an outgoing and fun family oriented. The server is exceptional. Destiny was just on the ball great customer service, very attentive, friendly, and never left us out of her sight. Definitely coming here more often. Her service is such a pleasure and very inviting. Will be asking for her as my server 10 out of 10.. Keep up the great work and thank you for all you do Destiny!
… moreNorma Berrones
Love to go here and have a great time! Cassie, is always there right away to get us our drinks and food. She is is always very attentive and respectful.
… moreElsy
we came here for a family birthday as this place is “family friendly”. 1st mistake we ordered mild lemon pepper wings and they brought us carolina reaper! i’m so serious… like how do you confuse that. They took so long for refills as well. now we do have kids in our family they were dancing to the music and they tell us no kids on the dance floor!?? Is this place not family friendly ?
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