Dont question if you should come here or not. Itll be the best decision you make. Every meal is made to be absolutely delicious. Im not typically one for pork belly, but here at this place I am. For my entree, I had a fried avocado taco and its going to be hard to not order that again next time because it was so good. My husband ordered the fun guy burger which was yummy! (Im not one for mushrooms, but I liked them in this burger!) The staff was great. You want to feel like youre the center of attention, eat here. You will be so well taken care of. Uncle Chop may even greet you himself! We are now customers for life at this fine establishment. Excited for our next visit!
Vegan Restaurant
Uncle Chops Food Court
· $$$$ · weslaco · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Dont question if you should come here or not. Itll be the best decision you make. Every meal is made to be absolutely delicious. Im not typically one for pork belly, but here at this place I am. For my entree, I had a fried avocado taco and its going to be hard to not order that again next time because it was so good. My husband ordered the fun guy burger which was yummy! (Im not one for mushrooms, but I liked them in this burger!) The staff was great. You want to feel like youre the center of attention, eat here. You will be so well taken care of. Uncle Chop may even greet you himself! We are now customers for life at this fine establishment. Excited for our next visit!
This place was built with passion, experience, and care. It’s more than food, it’s an experience. Uncle Chop’s Food Court is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the Valley. I had the opportunity to talk with the owner, a retired firefighter with a fine-dining background, and it shows immediately. His burger recipe is a custom, multi-generational family recipe, and he personally handles the food. Everything is homemade with intention. The only thing not made in-house are the buns, which are brought in from Houston and still feel fresh and locally sourced. The service model here is exceptional. The servers work as a team and share tables and tasks, which creates a very holistic experience. You are never waiting on one person. Our cups were never empty, not once, and service felt constant without being intrusive. The food was outstanding. No exaggeration, no hype. Every single bite delivered. The mac and cheese balls were perfect. The pork belly was extremely well executed, paired beautifully with jelly. The burger honestly looked like art, the kind of “ideal burger” you’d see in a food photo shoot, and it tasted even better than it looked. We sat inside because it was a bit chilly, but there is plenty of outdoor seating and they’ve thought ahead with heaters placed around the tables. The space is comfortable, clean, and welcoming. We were here with our 2-year-old, and she was absolutely welcome. The positive environment made it easy for her to behave and enjoy being there too, which says a lot about the atmosphere.
This place was built with passion, experience, and care. It’s more than food, it’s an experience. Uncle Chop’s Food Court is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the Valley. I had the opportunity to talk with the owner, a retired firefighter with a fine-dining background, and it shows immediately. His burger recipe is a custom, multi-generational family recipe, and he personally handles the food. Everything is homemade with intention. The only thing not made in-house are the buns, which are brought in from Houston and still feel fresh and locally sourced. The service model here is exceptional. The servers work as a team and share tables and tasks, which creates a very holistic experience. You are never waiting on one person. Our cups were never empty, not once, and service felt constant without being intrusive. The food was outstanding. No exaggeration, no hype. Every single bite delivered. The mac and cheese balls were perfect. The pork belly was extremely well executed, paired beautifully with jelly. The burger honestly looked like art, the kind of “ideal burger” you’d see in a food photo shoot, and it tasted even better than it looked. We sat inside because it was a bit chilly, but there is plenty of outdoor seating and they’ve thought ahead with heaters placed around the tables. The space is comfortable, clean, and welcoming. We were here with our 2-year-old, and she was absolutely welcome. The positive environment made it easy for her to behave and enjoy being there too, which says a lot about the atmosphere.
My husband and I went for our first time here and the food was amazing! So good we forgot to get pictures before digging in lol We had the brussel sprouts appetizer which is a MUST HAVE, the salmon burger, and a pizza. The salmon burger was HUGE and my husband loved the Fresno chile peppers it came with as well as the sweet potato fries. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!