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Brownsville Market: Family-Focused Saturday Market To Support Local Businesses In Brownsville
Families and friends across the Rio Grande Valley have a wonderful reason to come together this weekend as Blackberry Diner in Brownsville hosts its much-anticipated family-friendly outdoor market. Taking place on Saturday, April 25th, from 5 to 10 p.m., this vibrant event offers an inviting atmosphere for guests of all ages to enjoy local music, explore artisan stalls, and experience the unique creativity of Brownsville’s community—all with free admission.
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Crawfish boil to support nonprofit organization Angels of Love
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit organization that will benefit from the upcoming Crawfish Boil fundraiser visited the NBC 23 studio on Thursday to share its mission and anticipation for the event. The Crawfish Boil is an annual event hosted by the Crawfish Boil Foundation to raise money for charities in the Rio Grande Valley. Angels […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts to brew up business inside San Benito Walmart
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Dunkin’ Donuts is brewing up business inside a San Benito Walmart, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Renovation of the existing space inside the Walmart located at 1126 W. US. Hwy 77 is expected to begin on April 30. The donut shop will be ready to serve […]
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Behind the Flavor: McAllen’s El Plebe Tacos & Beer Garden
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In the first episode of Behind the Flavor, Ismael Martinez stops by the original location of El Plebe Tacos & Beer Garden in McAllen. The family-friendly and pet-friendly spot has outdoor seating, a food truck, and a selection of over 50 beers. El Plebe Owner Luis Pena shows Ismael how they […]
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Food truck park coming to San Benito, Texas
Pedro Galvan, a property owner in San Benito, Texas, has begun work on a food truck part in downtown San Benito. He purchased the lot in 2020, and has now begun paving the area, according to a report by KRGV. When it is complete, he plans to have room for...
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Lil Rita’s in Harlingen a small place for big appetites
HARLINGEN — The rather quaint and simple place with the marks of wear, the chipped paint and the weathered wooden steps, conceal a wealth of Asian flavors dancing inside. The post Lil Rita’s in Harlingen a small place for big appetites appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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McAllen high school students' marinara sauce recipe to be served district-wide
Four high school students who created a winning sauce recipe saw it incorporated into a meal at McAllen Memorial High School. Angel Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Fernando Bernal and Yurem Romo, known collectively as "The Sauce Boys," concocted a marinara sauce recipe that was selected as the best in a school district contest last fall. It was served as part of the lunch menu to students on Monday.
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5 Underrated McAllen, Texas Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Nestled in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen’s culinary identity is profoundly shaped by its proximity to the Mexico border. The food scene here is less about trendy fusion and more about the deep, authentic, and regional flavors of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. To truly eat in...
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Deja vu violations: Restaurant caught with roaches, Raid and raspas
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health code violations. The team at Tacos El Valle BTX, at their new location at 3190 Alton Gloor Blvd. in Brownsville, had a 100 score on their Feb. 17 report, making them […]
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San Benito man turning empty lot into food truck park to revive downtown area
A San Benito property owner is working to turn an empty parking lot into a food truck park. Pedro Galvan bought the land along Robertson Street in downtown San Benito six years ago. This week, he paved the property, added parking spots, and made space for at least four food trucks.
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Capirotada: Harlingen restaurant adds personal touch to traditional Mexican dessert
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During Lent and Good Friday, the traditional Mexican dessert capirotada is often served at restaurants across the Rio Grande Valley. The dessert is described as a bread pudding topped with several ingredients that hold religious significance. For some, the sweet-and-salty dessert is a treat that has been made in kitchens for […]
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Brownsville ISD students taste test scratch-cooked, homestyle meals
Students from 23 of Brownsville ISD’s 50 campuses on Tuesday taste tested scratch-cooked menu items made with ingredients from farms and ranches across the Rio Grande Valley and as far away as Starr County. The post Brownsville ISD students taste test scratch-cooked, homestyle meals appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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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...