Happy Holidays!

Hello RGV readers!

It is Holiday season and with Christmas right around the corner, the RGV is starting to celebrate in different ways. See the posters below with the information of the events, to see the picture in a bigger size just click on it :)

1. Holiday Bazaar

2. Navidad Mexicana

3. Christmas Night, Tish Hinojosa's concert

I hope you all enjoy the events the RGV is bringing up to our community and don't forget to come back next year to update your RGV Bucket List.

Happy Holidays!

Elvita

#RGVBucketList

Hello RGV bloggers :)

I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving break next to your family, friends and significant others!

I hope you enjoy this week's post and that you keep marking your calendars and taking advantage of everything the Valley has to offer us!

1. Renee's at Sharyland

Renee's at Sharyland is a restaurant where you can eat breakfast and lunch. It is a store connected to a boutique and a hair salon. If you are planning on visiting this place, make sure you check their store!

On their menu: sandwiches, salads, tea, coffee and more.

Location: 2600 E Griffin Pkwy
                Mission, TX 78572

Telephone: (956) 519-9595
Price Range: $6-$12

http://www.reneemartin.com/

2. Quinta Mazatlan

Their mission:  The urban sanctuary works to enrich people's lives by sharing knowledge about birds, plants and environmental stewardship in South Texas.

Location: 600 Sunset Dr.
                 McAllen, TX 78503
Telephone: (956) 681-3370
General admission: $3.00

http://www.quintamazatlan.com/

3. Red Mango

On their menu: Yogurt ice cream, ice cream, smoothies, yogurt, fruit and more!

Location: 5401 N 10th St #129
                 McAllen, TX 78504

Telephone: (956) 630-0052
Price Range: $3-$10

http://www.redmangousa.com/

Have a nice week and good luck in your finals!

Elvita

Japan and Argentina in the RGV!

Hello Bloggers!

Enjoy today's post :)

1.Kobe - Shushi - Hibachi - Bar

Kobe is a Japanese and Hibachi restaurant and bar that offers lunch and dinner. 

Don't miss out their Happy Hour drink specials everyday from 5:00pm-7:30pm. 

On their menu: Sushi, hibachi and more...Make sure you visit their website to take a look at their unique menu!

Location:

5025 W Expy 83 #100, McAllen, TX 78503, United States

Telephone: 956-687-8886

Price Range: Above $7-$26

http://www.kobemcallen.com/

2. Simon Plaza Mall

Stores: Dillards, Macy's, GAP, American Eagle, Guess, Disney, A'GACI, Coach, Crocs, Claire's, Express, JC Penney, SEARS and many more.

Location: 2200 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78503, United States

http://www.simon.com/mall/la-plaza-mall

3. Solo Empanadas

On their menu: Salads and empanadas, typic food from Argentina.

Location: 4109 N. 10th St. Suite B , McAllen, Texas 78504

Telephone: 956-686-1555

Price Range: $5-10

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solo-Empanadas/198267153530361

Have a nice week!

Elvita

Food under 600 calories!

Hello Bloggers,

I hope your weekend was full of happiness and fun :)

Enjoy this week's post!

1. CC's Sweet & Tweets

They offer different type of desserts, such as cupcakes, cheesecakes, macaroons and much more. They are recognized for their creative desserts and for always baking seasonal desserts depending on the season of the year.

Address: 544 N 10th St. Ste. 117
               McAllen, TX 78504 

Telephone: (956) 627-2420
Price Range: $2-$6


2. Casa Hogar Del Niño - Volunteer Opportunities

If you are looking for opportunities to volunteer and help your community, you might consider visiting Casa Hogar del Niño in Reynosa.  It is a children's home starting with newborn babies to 16 year old teenagers. If you are planning on visiting them and bringing some happiness to their life, make sure you call and save a date!

Address: Pedro Jose Mendez 779, Centro, 88500
              Reynosa, Tamaulipas

Telephone: 01 899 922 4477

3. Corner Bakery Cafe

They offer more than 100 Corner Combos under 600 calories. 
"We create food to fit every lifestyle, using only the freshest ingreients and breads fresh from the oven".

On their menu: Salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, paninis, desserts and more.

Address: 4021 N 10th Street
               McAllen, TX 78504 

Telephone: (956) 278-8270
Price Range: $7-15

http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/

I hope you all liked this week's RGV Bucket List, keep coming back and update your RGV Bucket List :)

Elvita

All about Food in EDINBURG, TX

Hello RGV Bloggers!

Today's post will be all about food, and it is dedicated to people who work in Edinburg and specially to those of you who study or work at UTPA! I chose three different locations to eat at
at University Drive.

Enjoy :)

1. Wingstop

"The Wing Experts"

If you are looking for a place where to eat wings, boneless and french fries, you should definitely go to Wingstop.

Address: 2405 W University Dr.
             STE D. Edinburg, TX
Telephone: (956) 287-9464
Price Range: $5-$10

http://www.wingstop.com/

2. Tea with Friends

Tea with friends is an excellent choice when you are looking for a place where to go and have a good time, relax and have fun with your friends. This place is recognized for having an antique shop and for having hats everywhere that the consumer can use while eating or drinking tea with their friends. They offer soups, sandwiches, salads, coffee, teas, desserts and more.

Address: 311 W University Dr.

               Edinburg, TX 78539

Telephone: (956) 380-1399

Price Range: $7-$15

http://www.teawithfriendsrgv.com/
https://www.facebook.com/teawithfriends?ref=br_tf

3. Khan's Grill

Khan's Grill is a Mongolian Restaurant, where you can select the vegetables and pastas you want in your meal, you can also select if you want fish, chicken or meat. After choosing all that, you finally select what seasoning you want in your food and the sauce you want on it. After choosing everything you want to eat, they cook the food of your choice right in front of you.

Address: 1346 University Dr

                 Edinburg, Tx

Telephone: (956) 383-8881

Price Range: $13-$17

http://khansgrill.com/

Hope you all liked today's post!

Have a nice week :)

Elvita

Mexican Food & RGV Events

Hello RGV bloggers!

Today's post will be about two upcoming events in the RGV and a restaurant right across the border in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

1. Doña Claris

If you are looking for a place in Reynosa to eat real Mexican food, Doña Claris is your best choice. Since 1979, this restaurant has been the favorite restaurants for many of the people who live in this city.  They serve breakfast and lunch and are open every day of the week. 

Address: Oaxaca No. 450 Col. Rodriguez,

                88630 Reynosa, Tamaulipas

Telephone: 01 899 922 2553

Price Range: $4-$13

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Do%C3%B1a-Claris/125052497605873

2. Incredible India 

The Indian Association of Rio Grande Valley (IARGV) is presenting Incredible India, a Bollywood Mega Dance Show by Shingari's School of Rythm. If you are an art lover and enjoy musicals, don't miss out the opportunity to attend to this event!

Dates and time: November 16, doors open at 5:00 pm

 Place: Edinburg City Auditorium

Address: 207 North 7th Street Edinburg, TX 78541

3. Dia de los Muertos Festival

The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) celebrates a Mexican tradition called "Dia de los Muertos" and presents a festival to all the RGV. It will be full of Mexican activities such as: Mariachi, sugar skulls, face painting, Folklorico and much more.


Dates and time: November 2 from 9am-5pm and 
                            November 3 from 1pm-5pm

Place: IMAS
Address: 1900 Nolana McAllen, TX 78504

 General admission: $7
Senior Citizens and students: $5
 Children (4-12): $4

http://www.imasonline.org/dev/

Remember to take advantage of this events and take them in consideration when planning your weekend activities. I hope you all enjoyed this week's post. 

Have an excellent week!

Elvita

RGV Coming Events

Hello RGV Bloggers!

Today's Bucket List will be about coming events in The Valley, so make sure you mark your calendars and take advantages of this events.

1. UTPA Senior Dance Project

The UTPA Senior Dance Project is a final project done by UTPA senior students who are studying Arts. If you are a dance lover and would like to support the arts, join this event and bring your family, friends or significant other. This event will be happening during the whole weekend so you have many days to choose from!

Dates and times: October 24-26 7:30pm
                            October 25 10:00am and 7:30pm

Place:  Patrick McAllen Performing Arts Center - Edinburg North High School

Address: 3101 N. Closner Blvd. Edinburg, Tx
General Admission: $7
Students with valid ID: $5

http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/daa_home/coah_home/music_home/dance_home/dance_concerts

2. Community Film Screening: 
Pink Ribbons, Inc.

It is October! That means it is breast cancer awareness month and Breast Cancer Action, The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre, The Fooducator™ and many volunteers are hosting an event where they will present a film to create awareness and take action. After the film, there will have Q & A Pannel Discussion.

They have done this event every Sunday of the month of the October and the last day will be next Sunday, so make sure you don't miss this event!

Date and time: October 27, 2013 2:00pm-4:30pm
Place: The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre
Address: 311 S. 17 Street-McAllen

Film Trailer:

 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3QPZfcYTUaA



3. The Robot Zoo

The Robot Zoo is a 1,500-square-foot exhibit located at the UTPA Visitor's Center. 

"Three robot animals and seven hands-on activities illustrate the fascinating real-life characteristics of animals. Visitors learn how a chamaleon changes colors and a fly walks on the ceiling."

The exhibit is at UTPA since October 7th and it will be there until January 3rd. So if you are interested in requesting a tour or just visiting the exhibit, don't leave it to last minute and go for it!

Address: 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, Tx 78539

Telephone: (866) 441-UTPA

You can find more information about The Robot Zoo exhibit in the following link:

 http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/features_home/robotzoo_home


I hope you all enjoyed this week's post! If you have any comment or question, feel free to comment below.

Have a nice week :)

Elvita

Do it All in One Day!

Hello RGV Bloggers,

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and that you keep taking advantage of all the good things you can do in the Valley!

Something I like about this week's post is that you can do all in one day, just follow the steps!

Enjoy :)

Step #1: Buy all the snacks you want at:

1. Xquinkles Snack - Land

On their menu: Chamoyadas, ice cream, milk shakes, fruit salads, chips and more

Address: 1003 Bus. 83, Esqu. Ragland, Mission, TX 78572

Telephone: (956) 843-8686

Price Range: $2-$7

                     

                Step #2: Take all your snacks and have a:

3.Picnic at the Hidalgo's Pumphouse

The weather in the Valley has been so nice and fresh in the past days and having a picnic with friends or anyone else is a great idea! The Hidalgo Pumphouse is an awesome place to have a picnic at.

Address: 900 S 2nd St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Telephone: (956) 843-8686

http://cityofhidalgo.net/old-hidalgo-pumphouse/

    Step #3: Take some games with you and spend all the afternoon there and when you start getting hungry you go for dinner at:

2. Republic of The Rio Grande

Here is a message you find at the restaurant's home website to all their clients:

"At the Republic of the Rio Grande, our attention to detail and the way we present a platter tell you that dining here is going to be special, no matter the occasion."

On their menu: Pizza, salads, soups, desserts and much more

Address: 1411 S 10th St McAllen, TX 78501


Telephone: (956) 994-8385

Price Range: $7-$35

http://www.therepublicoftheriogrande.com/


I hope this week's post was useful and interesting for all of you! 

Have a nice week :)

Elvita

Wine, Shopping & Music

Hello bloggers!

I hope you all enjoy this week's post:

1. House Wine & Bistro

House Wine & Bistro is located in downtown McAllen. It is a nice place to go out for dinner with your friends, family or your significant other.

The proprietors of this restaurant met each other and fell in love while working together at an Italian restaurant in Austin, TX.

On their menu: Pizza, Salads, Meat, Seafood and much more
Specialty: Wine

Location: U.S. 83  McAllen, TX 78501

Telephone: (956) 994-8331

Price Range: $5-$25

http://www.housewineandbistro.com/

2. RGV Premium Outlets

If you are looking for one of the best places in the Valley to go shopping your favorite brands at a less expensive price, RGV Premium Outlets would be your best choice.

Stores: Calvin Klein, Burberry, Guess, Kipling, BCBG, Marciano, Puma, Disney, Lacoste, Steve Madden, Aldo, Bebe, Hugo Boss, Perfumania, Forever 21, Papaya, American Eagle, Aeropostale and more.

Location: 5001 E Expy 83  Mercedes, TX 78570,

Telephone: (956) 565-3900

 http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=74

3. Go to Noche Bohemia

If you are a music and an art lover, you should definitely attend to the Noche Bohemia at Jardin del Arte, event offered by The City of Edinburg.

Location: City Hall Courtyard

415 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX

Telephone: (956) 383-5661

 http://www.cityofedinburg.com/

This is this week's RGV Bucket List, hope you have some fun and take advantage of all the nice things you can do in the Valley! Have a nice week :)

Best,

Elvita

Tipsy,Sushi & Helping = Challenge Accepted!

Hello RGV bloggers

I hope you had an awesome weekend!

Remember to keep track of your RGV Bucket List and to start checking what you have already done!

This week's Bucket List:

1.Kurai

Kurai has a sushi and Chinese buffet, they also have a menu in case you want a specific dish. It is a place you can visit with your family, friends or significant other and enjoy delicious food and service and have a great time.

On their menu: Sushi and Chinese buffet

Location: 1201 S. Jackson Rd. Pharr, TX 7857

Telephone: (956) 627-3004

Price Range: $7-$15

https://www.facebook.com/KuraiSushi 

2.Tipsy Canvas

Location: 800 N Main St #430  McAllen, TX 78501, USA

Telephone: (956) 307-8161

Price Range: $30-$35

"The Tipsy Canvas is an art studio that offers you a great night of painting without the commitment of a regular art class. The Tipsy Canvas is great for a girls' night out, a team building event, family bonding, and even bachelorette parties!"

https://www.tipsycanvas.com/locations/tipsy-canvas-mcallen

3. RGV Food Bank

If you are looking for a place to do community service hours, to donate some food or money or just to do some volunteering, the RGV Food Bank is a good choice for you.

Location: 724 N Cage Blvd  Pharr, TX 78577, USA

Telephone: (956) 682-8101

http://www.foodbankrgv.com/

I hope you enjoyed this week's post. Keep coming back to continue updating your #RGVBucketList!

Best,

Elvita

$2 Drink + Free Bowling

Hello RGV Bloggers!

This week we will be adding three different places to our bucket list. I hope you find them interesting and you enjoy visiting them!

1. Tapioca Rush

If you are looking for a place where you can eat some snacks and go chat with your friends or significant other, visit your nearest Tapioca Rush!

On their menu: Sweet and salty crepes and tapioca drinks.
Location:1653 W. university Dr Edinburg, Texas 78539 
Telephone: 956-720-4210
Price Range: $3-$6

https://www.facebook.com/TapiocaRush.E

2. Flamingo Bowl

Location: 3301 N 23rd St  McAllen, TX 78501

Telephone: 956-686-1286

Price Range: $2-$10

Note: Remember to attend to their College Nights on Thursdays, they offer FREE bowling with College ID and $2 Domestic Drafts from 8PM-Close

http://flamingobowlonline.com/

3.Glady's Porter Zoo

If you want to do something different than what you do in a regular day, go visit Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville! 

Their mission: "The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation and research."

More than 400,000 local people and tourists visit the Zoo annually. The Gladys Porter Zoo opened to the public on September 3, 1971. The facility was completely planned, built, stocked, equipped and then given to the City of Brownsville by the Earl C. Sams Foundation. 

Location: 500 E Ringgold St  Brownsville, TX 78520
Telephone: 956-546-7187
Price Range: $8-$11

http://www.gpz.org/

Hope you liked this week's post :)

Elvita

All About Food!

Hello RGV people!

Today's post will be a little bit different but interesting for those of you who love food!

Some people asked me to talk more about restaurants in the Valley so I decided Today's post will be all about restaurants for different occasions, such as quick-service restaurant, casual dinning  restaurant with table service and dinning restaurant for special occasions.

Prepare yourself to crave some delicious food while you scroll down! 

1. Whataburger

If you are in a hurry and want to eat something fast, Whataburger is an excellent place to go to. You can order your food and take a seat or use the drive thru, your choice!

Whataburger is a quick service restaurant and it is a family owned and operated business that first started in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950. Above you can see the picture of the two floor Whataburger at Corpus Christi. 

On their menu they offer: burgers, salads, chicken tenders, desserts, snacks, drinks and shakes. Don't forget to check their new
Avocado Bacon Burger (see on picture above). 

Whataburger offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and yes, it is OPEN 24/7 just for you!

Location:      There is always a Whataburger near you, I believe most of you who read this blog go to The University of Texas-Pan American, so I will share the nearest location to UTPA:
                   
                     1812 W University Dr
                     Edinburg, TX 78539

Telephone: 956-380-0373

Price Range: $1-$7

http://www.whataburger.com/

2. Mama's Pizzeria

Mama's Pizzeria is an inside and outdoors Italian casual dining restaurant that offers table service to their clients. They use recipes passed down from generations, the chefs at Mama’s Pizzeria create a menu from deep dish authentic Chicago style pizza’s to a cheeseburger and fries basket.

Mama's pizzeria started on 2007 and it is more known for their deep dish authentic Chicago style pizza, above you can see a picture of it.

So if you are thinking about going for lunch or dinner with your friends, family or your significant other to a different place, try Mama's Pizzeria. 

On their menu they offer: Pastas, pizzas, soups, salads, Chicago Style Hot-Dogs, burgers and more.

Location:     401 N 10th Street  
                     McAllen, TX 78501

Telephone:    956-687-7492

Price Range: $10-$20

http://www.mamasitaliankitchen.com/


 3. The Patio on Guerra

The Patio on Guerra is a dinning restaurant. If you are celebrating a special occasion such as an anniversary, a birthday or other event, The Patio on Guerra is an amazing place to visit.

If you are planning on visiting The Patio on Guerra, don't miss out their live music and entertainment from Tuesday-Saturday evening, and if you enjoy dancing, check out their
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia dancing nights on Fridays and Saturdays.

On their menu they offer: Appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, seafood, chicken, pastas, desserts and more.

Make sure you make the reservation for your special event on time!

Location:    956-661-9100

Telephone: 116 South 17th Street
                     McAllen, Texas

Price Range: $25-50

http://www.patioonguerra.com/

I hope you all enjoyed Today's post and you start marking your calendars to visit the 3 new restaurants in your Bucket list!

Have a nice week!

Elvita