Crema's Take
“This airport gift shop doubles as a casual café with fresh breakfast tacos and other prepared food, and a handful of reviews praise the portions and quality. However, the 3.1 rating is based on only 9 reviews—too thin to trust—and the feedback includes real frustrations: staffing gaps, a rigid no-exchange policy on retail items, and inconsistent service. If you're stuck at McAllen Airport with limited options, it might serve in a pinch, but this isn't a destination café.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →One of the best places for breakfast and brunch! The food at Alma Cocina & Bar is amazing. Everything is prepared fresh and the portions are great. The Breakfast Tacos, Huevos Rancheros, and Chicken & Waffles are full of flavor and highly recommended. They also have delicious…
Alex was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. He was incredibly informed, friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. His recommendations were spot on, and it’s clear he takes real pride in his service and the quality of…
I bought a sweatshirt because it was freezing in the airport and I grabbed a medium and asked to exchange it for a large and they don’t do exchanges, it hadn’t been 5 minutes since I bought it, $60.00 later…careful what you buy here!
The Gift shop also prepares fresh food & Coffee and they have plenty of options to choose from. I ordered their Carnitas Torta in Bolillo bread and it is amazing, it's very filling & flavorful a very well made torta, The Cuban sandwich is okay but I'd stick with the torta…
Wish I could give negative 4 stars, while at McAllen Airport waiting for my flight I tried to buy a $4 bottle of water. But no staff was in the store, they were conveniently sitting right outside, watching me stand inside and NEVER once offered help, one of the employees was the…
Crema Reviews
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