Food scene
Best old school shakes, favorite is strawberry-banana. Try their awesome old school dirty burgers (Angus beef) with a side of onion rings, you will not be disappointed!
Johnny Rockets Harlingen Stuart Plaza
6710 West Expressway 83Best old school shakes, favorite is strawberry-banana. Try their awesome old school dirty burgers (Angus beef) with a side of onion rings, you will not be disappointed!
The best seafood since the 70's. I recommend the Fried Shrimp platter, fried oysters are pretty good as well. Mix your own cocktail sauce (Tabasco with ketchup) only way to go...
Oyster Bar Harlingen Tx
2301 S 77 Sunshine StripThe best seafood since the 70's. I recommend the Fried Shrimp platter, fried oysters are pretty good as well. Mix your own cocktail sauce (Tabasco with ketchup) only way to go...
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
2495 Frontage RdServe good food, come early it's usually packed.
Any Stripes in the Rio Grande Valley for breakfast tacos will never disappoint. Don't leave without trying the breakfast tacos...Austin Taco Tuesday ain't got nothing on this! This is authentic breakfast tacos.
Stripes
221 N Main StAny Stripes in the Rio Grande Valley for breakfast tacos will never disappoint. Don't leave without trying the breakfast tacos...Austin Taco Tuesday ain't got nothing on this! This is authentic breakfast tacos.
Great burgers, Chicken fried chicken is pretty good...the rolls...dude....the rolls.
15 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
4805 83Great burgers, Chicken fried chicken is pretty good...the rolls...dude....the rolls.
Logan's Roadhouse
2809 W Expressway 83Mesquite Grilled Chicken and the rolls...
LongHorn Steakhouse
106 Bass Pro DriveSteaks, calamari, drinks.
Formacio Pizzeria
342 West 3rd StreetOld School hand tossed pizzas, calzone, Stromboli. Great pizzeria.
Papa Joe's Café
103 South Texas AvenueGood for breakfast and lunch...Try the Cane Guisada plate for lunch.
I go for the Chicken Fried Chicken..used to serve the largest portion of Chicken Fried Chicken before COVID. Now it's average size.. The chips and salsa are awesome!
La Feria Cafe
121 West Commercial AvenueI go for the Chicken Fried Chicken..used to serve the largest portion of Chicken Fried Chicken before COVID. Now it's average size.. The chips and salsa are awesome!
Known for their seafood, but Oyster Bar in Harlingen, TX still beats them out hands down.
69 locals recommend
Dirty Al's
33396 State Park Rd 100Known for their seafood, but Oyster Bar in Harlingen, TX still beats them out hands down.
It's all good. Sample everything. Just make sure that all your party is there as they will not seat you if all party not there.
P.F. Chang's
3100 W Expy 83It's all good. Sample everything. Just make sure that all your party is there as they will not seat you if all party not there.
Large portions, go for the General Chow Chicken, Kung Pao Triple Delight, Spicy Jalepeno version of Orange chicken, fried rice, steam rice, egg rolls. It's all good and large portions. Buddha Delight vegetables.
China Restaurant
1506 South 77 Sunshine StripLarge portions, go for the General Chow Chicken, Kung Pao Triple Delight, Spicy Jalepeno version of Orange chicken, fried rice, steam rice, egg rolls. It's all good and large portions. Buddha Delight vegetables.
Lucky Sushi Bar Harlingen
1318 N Ed Carey DrTry the Tokyo Roll..don't forget the eel sauce or spicy mayo sauce.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
110 Bass Pro DriveBreakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
Great place for coffee and breakfast platters (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hashbrowns..etc. YUM!!
IHOP
2716 W University DrGreat place for coffee and breakfast platters (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hashbrowns..etc. YUM!!
Panda Express
2005 West Lincoln AvenueFood is great!
Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Market Salad hold the blue cheese, Lemon Ade, Ice cream, fruit cups.
New location in Mercedes at the corner of Highway 2 and Mile 2 in Mercedes,TX 78570.
6 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
2023 I-2Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Market Salad hold the blue cheese, Lemon Ade, Ice cream, fruit cups.
New location in Mercedes at the corner of Highway 2 and Mile 2 in Mercedes,TX 78570.
Khan's Grill
610 Maco DrMongolian food at its best.
Bring your appetite.
Jason's Deli
2224 S 77 Sunshine StripGreat place for deli sandwiches and salads
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
2043 I-2Great place for chicken bites and sides
Schlotzsky's
1402 N Westgate DrGreat deli subs.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1802 W Lincoln StGreat place if looking for Italian cuisine.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1802 W Lincoln StGreat place for Italian cuisine.
Stars Drive-In
816 North Main StreetSimilar to Sonic drive-in.
Dairy Queen
912 N Main StBurger King
1102 North Main StreetDomino's Pizza
700 North Main StreetLittle Caesars Pizza
508 North Main StreetChurch's Chicken
North Farm to Market 506McDonald's
204 E Expressway 83Waterparks
Bring water, towels and sunscreen and get ready for lots of fun!
49 locals recommend
Beach Resort At South Padre Island
100 Padre BlvdBring water, towels and sunscreen and get ready for lots of fun!
Sightseeing
Checkout the sights before crossing the causeway over to South Padre Island. Try out the seafood at Pirate's Landing or Pelican Station. The Lost Galleon no longer exists, but they served the best all you could eat flounder and shrimp. Checkout some of the novelty shops as well and walk the pier at Pirate's Landing or do some fishing off the pier.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdCheckout the sights before crossing the causeway over to South Padre Island. Try out the seafood at Pirate's Landing or Pelican Station. The Lost Galleon no longer exists, but they served the best all you could eat flounder and shrimp. Checkout some of the novelty shops as well and walk the pier at Pirate's Landing or do some fishing off the pier.
Water fountain and scenic attractions around the McAllen Conversation Center.
31 locals recommend
McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center BlvdWater fountain and scenic attractions around the McAllen Conversation Center.
SpaceX Launch facility.
Can be seen from Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island off the Jetties.
47 locals recommend
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
52448-, 54298 Boca Chica BlvdSpaceX Launch facility.
Can be seen from Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island off the Jetties.
Bring the family and learn about the Sea turtles and other marine life around South Padre Island.
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdBring the family and learn about the Sea turtles and other marine life around South Padre Island.
Bar & Grill
Great outdoor dining right on the surfside. Great atmosphere.
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdGreat outdoor dining right on the surfside. Great atmosphere.
Hooters
98 Bass Pro DriveBurgers, wings, sides, drinks.
Nature Parks
Awesome sights, lots of birds, alligators, and trails are great.
16 locals recommend
Estero Llano Grande State Park
3301 S International BlvdAwesome sights, lots of birds, alligators, and trails are great.
Great views, lots of birds, trails are good, you may spot an alligator and some butterflies.
23 locals recommend
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
3325 Green JayGreat views, lots of birds, trails are good, you may spot an alligator and some butterflies.
Old historic salt lake bed. Great trails and wildlife. Bring some water, sunscreen, and a backpack.
La Sal de Rey
Texas 186Old historic salt lake bed. Great trails and wildlife. Bring some water, sunscreen, and a backpack.
Great fishing from the banks, RV/Travel Trailer pads, boat ramp, trails.
Adolph Thomae Jr County Park
38042-38278 Marshall Hutts RdGreat fishing from the banks, RV/Travel Trailer pads, boat ramp, trails.
La Feria Nature Center
27332 Rabb RdNature area with trails.
Great for taking in the birds and wildlife around South Padre Island.
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdGreat for taking in the birds and wildlife around South Padre Island.
Outlet Malls
Premium Outlet stores...Get ready to do some walking. Lots of stores and if you get hungry there's a Whataburger and Chili's right next door!
64 locals recommend
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
5001 E Expressway 83Premium Outlet stores...Get ready to do some walking. Lots of stores and if you get hungry there's a Whataburger and Chili's right next door!
Many shopping adventures await you and the family at the Palms Crossing Shopping center.
Fine dinning, familiar national clothing and apparel shopping stores, Barnes and Nobles', Cavenders, and dining such as PF Chang's, Longhorn Steakhouse, Saltgrass ,Cheddars, Johnny Rockets, BJs Restaurant and Brew house, La Costa Grill, Chipotle, Rocky Mountain Chocolate, and Ben and Jerry's.
7 locals recommend
Palms Crossing
3300 US-83 Frontage RdMany shopping adventures await you and the family at the Palms Crossing Shopping center.
Fine dinning, familiar national clothing and apparel shopping stores, Barnes and Nobles', Cavenders, and dining such as PF Chang's, Longhorn Steakhouse, Saltgrass ,Cheddars, Johnny Rockets, BJs Restaurant and Brew house, La Costa Grill, Chipotle, Rocky Mountain Chocolate, and Ben and Jerry's.
Main Attraction
Main attraction during spring break. Like a county fair, it's a livestock show ground with many events occurring during the week. Several PRCA rodeo, carnival rides, and various shows, pony rides, and lots of fun for kids and family...bring your appetite!!
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds
1000 N Texas AveMain attraction during spring break. Like a county fair, it's a livestock show ground with many events occurring during the week. Several PRCA rodeo, carnival rides, and various shows, pony rides, and lots of fun for kids and family...bring your appetite!!
Gentlemen & Ladies, start your engines...press the pedal to the medal....Bring some ear protection it's going to get loud!
Edinburg Motorsports Park
15920 US-281Gentlemen & Ladies, start your engines...press the pedal to the medal....Bring some ear protection it's going to get loud!
Main Event Pharr
500 N Jackson RdGreat place for family fun.
plenty of games and arcade.
Topgolf
1901 I-2Great place to improve your golf swing and spend a time with the family.
Pins & Cues Bowling Center
514 Plaza Los EncinosGreat place for a night of bowling and arcade games.
Creasey's Bowl
644 N Ed Carey DrGreat place for bowling night with the family.
Fun place to visit with family and explore different wildlife from all over the world.
91 locals recommend
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StFun place to visit with family and explore different wildlife from all over the world.