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Food mart makes improvements following low score
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The team over at Soda Fountain inside of Lee’s Pharmacy at 5120 N. 10th Street in McAllen has earned its first sticker. Soda Fountain had a perfect score on their Feb.19, 2026, McAllen health inspection report, making them this edition’s ¡QUE RICO! Top performer. “It feels great, it feels awesome,” said […]
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Mala Copa in Brownsville brings upscale to the outdoors
BROWNSVILLE — The waitress in her perfect black uniform steps into the outdoor dining area and approaches a table where four young people enjoy the early evening. The post Mala Copa in Brownsville brings upscale to the outdoors appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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McDonald’s to hold fundraiser for End of Watch Relief Foundation
MCALLEN, Texas - McDonald’s on Ware Road and Pecan in McAllen will be holding a fundraiser on Good Friday, April 3, to benefit the End of Watch Relief Foundation. Funds raised will help the families of law enforcement officers who’ve died in the line of duty. Ten percent...
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9 Underrated Brownsville, Texas Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Brownsville’s food scene is one of the most underrated in Texas, and it’s not even close. You get border-town flavor, family recipes, and seafood access, all with a day-to-day casualness that keeps things real. A lot of the best places don’t look like much from the outside, which...
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Corntastic: Elote, your way, at Eloteria in Edinburg and McAllen
EDINBURG — The Rio Grande Valley heat is upon us, and among the many things that it brings, there might not be a better snack during this time than elote. The post Corntastic: Elote, your way, at Eloteria in Edinburg and McAllen appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Brownsville Nabs First Layne's Chicken Fingers as Chain Storms the Valley
Layne's Chicken Fingers is homing in on Brownsville for its first Rio Grande Valley restaurant, setting its sights on 1655 Ruben M. Torres Blvd. The Texas-born chain is planning a roughly 2,300-square-foot renovation, budgeted at about $400,000, as it gears up for its Valley debut. State license filings flag the...
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Food 4 Thought: Dead lizard, roach found at food spot
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Patrol is giving a grandma her flowers because for 20 years, she’s been giving it her all to customers. She’s earned a Top Performer sticker! The Food Patrol surprised three generations of the Garces family working at Mary’s Restaurant at 2017 Highway 83 in McAllen. The Garces cooked up […]
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Street bars relocated in Nuevo Progreso as city reshapes downtown area
Those visiting Nuevo Progreso this weekend will notice some changes. Street bars along the main street are gone after the city relocated those bars to an area three blocks south of the international bridge. The city says the first two blocks near the bridge will be pedestrian-only, meaning no cars...
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Fuel up at spring break with these cost friendly restaurants
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Spring break at South Padre Island is a busy time of the year that welcomes hundreds of college students who want to join in on the festivities on a cost-friendly budget. Whether you’re attending a beachfront concert or are interested in family-friendly activities, you’ll want to fuel up with a […]
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College Station-based chicken restaurant coming to Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A College Station-based chicken restaurant is making its way to the Rio Grande Valley. Layne’s Chicken Fingers is getting ready to make its mark in the Brownsville area this year, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The restaurant first opened its doors in College Station in 1994 and has […]
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Grain & Berry plans new location in Olmito
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new Grain & Berry franchise is planned for construction in Olmito, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. TDLR said the location will be at 6994 N. Expressway 77 with an estimated cost of $250,000. Construction for the approximately 1,511-square-foot project is set to begin May 1, with […]
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Pharr restaurant sees Monday rush as Mexico observes three-day weekend
One business in Pharr saw an unusual Monday rush as Mexico observed a three-day weekend honoring former President Benito Juárez's birthday. Mariana Linaldi, owner of Southern Roots on the corner of Cage Boulevard and Expressway 83, said her restaurant was packed. The brunch spot sits o. "Our Mondays are...
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Where you can get green beer in the Valley on St. Patrick’s Day
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you’ve been hunting for a green beer in the Rio Grande Valley this St. Patrick’s Day, don’t bother chasing rainbows because ValleyCentral has compiled a list for you to make your shamrock drinking spree a little easier — a pot of gold, if you will. Whether you’re in Brownsville or […]
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More coffee please: Reset Specialty Coffee serves up unique flavors in McAllen
McALLEN — In the first plaza to your right as you enter the Tres Lagos area there sits a modern but cozy coffee shop whose vision is to provide customers with rich and natural flavors in each cup. The post More coffee please: Reset Specialty Coffee serves up unique flavors in McAllen appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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This Old School Texas Burger Joint Has Been Open for Over 100 Years
Some restaurants come and go, while others stay around so long they become part of the town’s story. Tucked away in South Texas, there’s a tiny burger spot that has been doing the same thing the same way for more than 100 years. There is no trendy menu...