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re: Cool things to do in McAllen, TX?
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:06 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:06 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Pretty sure every border town in Texas that is bigger than like 5k people has a good steakhouse.
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Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:08 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
Progresso is the one OK border crossing in Texas.
But you’re not wrong. Most of my Hispanic friends from border towns are deathly afraid to visit Mexico lol. It’s not how it used to be
But you’re not wrong. Most of my Hispanic friends from border towns are deathly afraid to visit Mexico lol. It’s not how it used to be
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:08 pm to S
My friends dad owns xoticas. They are from Laredo
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:09 pm to BabyTac
The coolest thing? Staying on our side of the river.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:09 pm to 3nOut
For those who don’t know ojo locos is Mexican cantina hooters but 3x more ratchet. Never been to the one in the valley but I can only imagine what it’s like.
The safest one is probably the one near Ingram park mall in San Antonio, and even that one is pretty rough.
The safest one is probably the one near Ingram park mall in San Antonio, and even that one is pretty rough.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:12 pm to GeauxTigers123
It’s mostly Mexicans moving from Mexico.
There are a few old white boomers who move from states like Michigan but they only live there during winter mostly.
There are a few other non Hispanic people moving in from other places but not too many.
The most white school is probably 20% white non Hispanic. Most are like 5% white non hispanic.
It is very overwhelmingly hispanic, many of the white people. are married to Hispanics or speak Spanish or even are part hispanic themselves.
Still better than El Paso. It is a relatively Americanized type of hispanic culture.
There are a few old white boomers who move from states like Michigan but they only live there during winter mostly.
There are a few other non Hispanic people moving in from other places but not too many.
The most white school is probably 20% white non Hispanic. Most are like 5% white non hispanic.
It is very overwhelmingly hispanic, many of the white people. are married to Hispanics or speak Spanish or even are part hispanic themselves.
Still better than El Paso. It is a relatively Americanized type of hispanic culture.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:16 pm to GeauxTigers123
Industries - oil and gas, import/export. Jobs don’t pay jack shite, so better work remote or start a business.
The houses are much cheaper than San Antonio, which is also cheaper than most Places, at least if you want to live in a rich neighborhood.
Sharyland and north McAllen are the best parts. Also some nice spots around Brownsville. They are mostly rich Mexicans and rich whites.
Harlingen is the most country/redneck/white, but it is sorta trashy too.
Laredo housing is expensive though.
The houses are much cheaper than San Antonio, which is also cheaper than most Places, at least if you want to live in a rich neighborhood.
Sharyland and north McAllen are the best parts. Also some nice spots around Brownsville. They are mostly rich Mexicans and rich whites.
Harlingen is the most country/redneck/white, but it is sorta trashy too.
Laredo housing is expensive though.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:17 pm to cypresstiger
There are more Koreans down there than you would think.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:20 pm to 3nOut
quote:it was that way 25 years ago also
Also, is it like overwhelmingly Hispanic at this point?
Exceptionally exceptionally Hispanic
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:20 pm to BabyTac
Go visit the MRE plant.
(Are they still made there?)
(Are they still made there?)
Posted on 9/15/25 at 2:37 pm to jasonbr1975
quote:
Not really the place you want to be getting out and about in. You should stay in your hotel, door dash for food. Very unsafe area.
It’s incredible that people believe this. It’s actually a bit safer than some of the bigger metros in Texas.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:23 pm to madamsquirrel
It is more hispanic now than it was 25 years ago!
Posted on 9/15/25 at 4:36 pm to justaniceguy
quote:
My friends dad owns xoticas
Good call on the wildlife refuge.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:02 pm to justaniceguy
quote:
Progresso is the one OK border crossing in Texas
Definitely go to Vampiz in Nuevo Progresso.
Don’t be alarmed when you’re handed a condom when you head to the back with a stripper
This post was edited on 9/17/25 at 4:56 am
Posted on 9/15/25 at 5:29 pm to Tear It Up
Gremlin is another good place for live music.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 7:33 pm to justaniceguy
There are more Koreans down there than you would think.
—But a Mexican/Korean restaurant?
That’s beyond unique
—But a Mexican/Korean restaurant?
That’s beyond unique
Posted on 9/15/25 at 9:30 pm to cypresstiger
Update night one. Landed at the airport and checked into the courtyard next to the airport. I’m avid preferred so good experience at the airport.
Met the Board at the Patio. Very nice place. Looked to be in the downtown area. Ceviche was great and had the Sea Bass. Very good, but the Tomohawk looked fantastic.
Good corporate banter back and forth. Back in the hotel, in bed watching the Chargers. Hampton is on my fantasy team but fading fast from a full belly.
Met the Board at the Patio. Very nice place. Looked to be in the downtown area. Ceviche was great and had the Sea Bass. Very good, but the Tomohawk looked fantastic.
Good corporate banter back and forth. Back in the hotel, in bed watching the Chargers. Hampton is on my fantasy team but fading fast from a full belly.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 9:34 pm to BabyTac
I need herbert to go berserk.
You should prowl la plaza mall at some point
some insanely hot latinas work in those retail stores.
You should prowl la plaza mall at some point
some insanely hot latinas work in those retail stores.This post was edited on 9/15/25 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 9/15/25 at 9:34 pm to BabyTac
Don’t leave there without getting fajitas somewhere I’m telling you man the best you’ll ever have in your life
Posted on 9/15/25 at 9:37 pm to BabyTac
quote:you started this thread just so you could post this
Non drinker so no ‘cool bar’ recs please.
you are such a homo
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