Guidebook for Weslaco
Parks & Nature
Scenic birdwatching (5 min). Careful with the gators... yes.. gators!
theworldbirdingcenter.com/estero.html
16 recommandé par les habitants
Estero Llano Grande State Park
3301 S International BlvdScenic birdwatching (5 min). Careful with the gators... yes.. gators!
theworldbirdingcenter.com/estero.html
Tranquil walking trails hidden in urban setting.
fronteraaudubon.org
8 recommandé par les habitants
Frontera Audubon Society
1101 S Texas BlvdTranquil walking trails hidden in urban setting.
fronteraaudubon.org
Environmental education programs (10 min).
valleynaturecenter.org
6 recommandé par les habitants
Valley Nature Center
301 S Border AveEnvironmental education programs (10 min).
valleynaturecenter.org
Regional park operated by City of Weslaco.
weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Harlon Block Sports Complex
1020 W 18th StRegional park operated by City of Weslaco.
weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Regional park operated by City of Weslaco. New machine weights section recently added.
http://www.weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Mayor Pablo Peña Park
300 North Airport DriveRegional park operated by City of Weslaco. New machine weights section recently added.
http://www.weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Semi-tropical island beach community popular with Spring Breakers, Mexican nationals, locals... Ask for more info.
myspi.org
186 recommandé par les habitants
South Padre Island
Semi-tropical island beach community popular with Spring Breakers, Mexican nationals, locals... Ask for more info.
myspi.org
Municipal park. Also small skate park... where I leave my Roller Blades?
weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Isaac D. Rodriguez Park
1200 E 6th StMunicipal park. Also small skate park... where I leave my Roller Blades?
weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=47
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Chapote Unit
Mile 6 Road West
tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=47
Shopping
Good high-end shops popular with locals, Winter Texans, and Mexican nationals.
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/rio-grande-valley
64 recommandé par les habitants
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
5001 E Expressway 83Good high-end shops popular with locals, Winter Texans, and Mexican nationals.
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/rio-grande-valley
Regional Mall popular with locals and Mexican nationals.
simon.com/mall/la-plaza-mall
86 recommandé par les habitants
La Plaza Mall
2200 S 10th StRegional Mall popular with locals and Mexican nationals.
simon.com/mall/la-plaza-mall
Popular with Winter Texans, this flea market features lots of arts and crafts by local artisans.
donwesfleamarket.net
Don-Wes Flea Market
208 N Victoria RdPopular with Winter Texans, this flea market features lots of arts and crafts by local artisans.
donwesfleamarket.net
Local nutrition shop bro. Small, but well stocked.
facebook.com/ExtremeNutritionLLC
Extreme Nutrition Sport Supplements & Smoothies
539 S Texas BlvdLocal nutrition shop bro. Small, but well stocked.
facebook.com/ExtremeNutritionLLC
Renown, hand-crafted, custom boots, footwear, belts, and other leather products. They will also polish footwear.
Moran's Leather
1000 E Expressway 83Renown, hand-crafted, custom boots, footwear, belts, and other leather products. They will also polish footwear.
Getting Around
Valley International Airport
3002 Heritage Way25 min drive.
flythevalley.com
Valley Metro station
510 S Pleasantview Drvalleymetro.org
Mid Valley Airport-T65
1909 Joe Stephens AveThe alternate corporate jet regional airport.
weslacoairport.com
Essentials
Closest grocery store (5 min).
walmart.com/store/6159/whats-new
6 recommandé par les habitants
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1600 S Texas Blvd Closest grocery store (5 min).
walmart.com/store/6159/whats-new
TruFit
500 W Expy 83Great regional gym. Machine & free weights, cardio, etc.
trufitathleticclubs.com
Ultimate Fitness Center
1901 W Expy 83Local gym with good cardio, machines, and free weights.
ufcrgv.com
More of a hard-core gym. Grrrr!
https://www.facebook.com/South-Texas-Fitness-LLC-138835516163709/info/
STX Gym LLC
310 West Expressway 83More of a hard-core gym. Grrrr!
https://www.facebook.com/South-Texas-Fitness-LLC-138835516163709/info/
Shell
C-store with car wash.
Stripes
803 S Bridge AveSmall C-store.
stripesstores.com
CVS
1602 Business Hwy 83 Ecvs.com
Knapp Medical Center
1401 E 8th Stknappmed.org
Oasis Dry Cleaners
2017 W Expy 83Usually deals for 5 shirts and 3 pants. Ask.
Food Scene
Savory fare & craft beers. Started here in Weslaco and now spread throughout Rio Grande Valley.
myblueonion.com
The Blue Onion
423 S International BlvdSavory fare & craft beers. Started here in Weslaco and now spread throughout Rio Grande Valley.
myblueonion.com
Quirky decor featuring Budas to bandidos where Christmas and 4th of July holidays are perennial stock. Tex-Mex dishes are also "muy bueno."
Sunrise Restaurant
301 Texas Blvd NQuirky decor featuring Budas to bandidos where Christmas and 4th of July holidays are perennial stock. Tex-Mex dishes are also "muy bueno."
Fat Daddy's
1322 S International BlvdSimple, down-home BBQ.
facebook.com/weslacofatdaddy
Authentic Mexican food. Zero pretense. Nice patio for eating alfresco.
facebook.com/Nanas-Taqueria-Weslaco-Tx-626140584188295/?fref=ts
11 recommandé par les habitants
Nana's Taqueria
1802 S International BlvdAuthentic Mexican food. Zero pretense. Nice patio for eating alfresco.
facebook.com/Nanas-Taqueria-Weslaco-Tx-626140584188295/?fref=ts
Arguably the best Italian restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley. Mama Milano usually greets patrons with a mixture of Italian and/or Spanish... listen carefully.
Authentic dishes, served in homey rooms with kitschy Italian decor. A must.
facebook.com/milanosrestaurant
Milano's Italian Restaurant
2900 W Pike BlvdArguably the best Italian restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley. Mama Milano usually greets patrons with a mixture of Italian and/or Spanish... listen carefully.
Authentic dishes, served in homey rooms with kitschy Italian decor. A must.
facebook.com/milanosrestaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Five-star service in contemporary setting.
The Garza family is well known for top food service since they opened their original location in nearby Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. More expensive than most, but worth the experience.
arturosbarandgrill.com
6 recommandé par les habitants
Arturo's Bar & Grill
2303 W Expy 83Authentic Mexican cuisine. Five-star service in contemporary setting.
The Garza family is well known for top food service since they opened their original location in nearby Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. More expensive than most, but worth the experience.
arturosbarandgrill.com
Richie's Kitchen
807 S Bridge AveNeighborhood Mexican restaurant popular with locals.
Neighborhood restaurant popular with locals. Irregular hours. Popular political hangout.
Lord & Irene Cakes & Catering
1522 E 7th StNeighborhood restaurant popular with locals. Irregular hours. Popular political hangout.
Our neighborhood Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant. Every neighborhood should have one.
oleirestaurant.com
O'Lei Restaurant & Bar
Our neighborhood Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant. Every neighborhood should have one.
oleirestaurant.com
Happiness Cupcakes
614 S Texas BlvdYes, yes, yes... I'll take 12!
hcdessertbakery.com
Authentic Veracruzian (ie, Mexican) cuisine and arguably the best coffee in North America. Really. Check hours beforehand.
laparroquia.com/tienda
Gran café de la parroquia
Authentic Veracruzian (ie, Mexican) cuisine and arguably the best coffee in North America. Really. Check hours beforehand.
laparroquia.com/tienda
New York Deli II Weslaco
601 South Kansas AvenueOye!
newyorkdeli2.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Mustang Lounge Night Club
3610 E Expressway 83
mustangloungergv.com
Entertainment & Activities
Small theater, but it's convenient (10 min).
cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1511&
Cinemark Movies 10
2113 W Expy 83Small theater, but it's convenient (10 min).
cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1511&
Home of the Vipers Basketball team and venue for rock stars and even Cirque.
statefarmarena.com
12 recommandé par les habitants
State Farm Arena
2600 N 10th StHome of the Vipers Basketball team and venue for rock stars and even Cirque.
statefarmarena.com
Zoo Gladys Porter
500 E Ringgold StLions and tigers and CHUPACABRAS!!!
gpz.org
Pins & Cues Bowling Center
514 Plaza Los Encinosfacebook.com/Pins-and-Cues-207206856094741/
18 hole course designed by nationally-renown architect.
tierrasantaweslaco.com
Tierra Santa Golf Club
1901 Club De Amistad18 hole course designed by nationally-renown architect.
tierrasantaweslaco.com
Privately-owned 18 hole course open to public.
llanogranderesort.com
Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & Country Club
2215 E W BlvdPrivately-owned 18 hole course open to public.
llanogranderesort.com
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds
1000 N Texas AveGiddy-up
rgvls.com
Village Executive Golf Course
3300 S International BlvdPrivate course, open to public. Popular with Winter Texans.
Valley Gun Club
This is Texas.
valleygunclubtexas.com