Overall, it is a nice place and safe to park your car on the American side while you walk across…read moreinto Nuevo Progreso to do your shopping, dental work, or whatever. This is the last place prior to crossing into Mexico, so it's hard to miss. Pay $2 as you enter and stay as long as midnight. The car entrance opens at 7 AM and closes at 5:30 PM. No overnight parking. You can stay in Mexico late if you dare (the only thing open after dark are bars), but the car exit closes at midnight, according to the guy in the booth. There are plenty of parking spaces, though they are not all defined with lines. There is a duty-free shop at the end closest to the border. There are also restrooms, a shaded area to gather your party together, and some places to sit in the shade nearby. Once you park, there is a sidewalk/walkway that leads you across the border into Mexico. Currently, it costs $1 for pedestrians to cross the bridge going into Mexico, and it will cost you 30 cents to return. Pedestrian lines and car lines can vary a lot as to how much traffic and how long it will take. Today, (August 3), the pedestrian line was very short. There were only three people ahead of me. However, the line of cars crossing I to the USA stretched for several blocks into Nuevo Progreso, and I estimate it would have taken at least a couple of hours. The lines vary according to time of day and the season. As you cross into Mexico by foot, you walk through a security area and place any handbags or packages on a conveyor belt to be scanned. As you return into the USA, in the center of the bridge, be prepared to show your documents to officials, then proceed to the crossing. For pedestrians, today there were two lines: left for Ready Lane (those who have legal documents such as passport or passport card) and right for all others. You save money and hassle by parking on the American side. Cars are charged $4 each to cross, then you have to find a place to park in Mexico (good luck with that), and men who "watch" your car will want a tip, others will want to wash it, etc. It's easier to use this parking service and take the short walk across. Within three blocks you will find scores of dentists, pharmacies, eateries, a few veterinarian pharmacies, shoppes, and a multitude of street vendors.

We had a great time shopping and eating street tacos in Nuevo Progreso today. They have many…read morebeautiful items likes clothes, pottery, jewelry and much more. The people are lovely and friendly. I hope to go back really soon.

La Plaza Mall has grown, but for me it's less a place to shop and more a place to walk with air…read moreconditioning and observe with amazement and wonder the diverse crowd of humanity and also the evolved mall creatures with rainbow hair and pieces of metal sticking out of their tongues. Unless you're really into paying large amounts of money for the privilege of advertising for a company by wearing clothing covered with their logo (so others know you paid $800 for your sneakers), or cheap Chinese imported fad stuff, you may want to use the entrance that leads directly into the anchor store you want to shop. Thank God, there is still a JC Penny, Dillard's and Macy's and a few decent places to eat. Those who are more adventurous can enter the vortex that is the mall where there are other stores like Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Build a Bear Workshop, Torrid, Hot Topic, Sephora, Bath & Body, Victoria's (not so) Secret, Van's, Boot Jack, and a few chain jewelry stores like Zales, Kay, and Reed's. Naturally (or unnaturally) there is also a labyrinth of kiosks and other smaller stores all competing for your attention and money. You'll find people trying to spray you with fragrances, straighten or curl your hair, fit you with a hair piece, put some new glitter make-up on your face, or polish your shoes for free ...only to try to pressure you into buying their way over-priced shoe polishing kit or at least give them a big tip. Can you tell I'm not really into malls? I had not been in over a year. I was going to the bank, but discovered it doesn't open till 11 AM, so I could drive somewhere else or walk around for 25 minutes. I chose the latter as walking is good exercise. The Northside newer expansion of the mall has some good restaurants like Texas de Brazil and Yard House. Of course you can always go to the food court and eat a large pizza sized cookie or some kind of fast food while trying to pretend you don't mind the whining children and their parents who ignore them. Thankfully, when I went it was a weekday morning and not many mall creatures were out. The parking garage was mostly empty. But I saw enough that I know I do not want to return during the Christmas shopping season. If you happen to be a mall creature, I wish you well, and a long happy life. Please don't take it personal if I do a double take when I see you made up as an Anime character doll complete with special pupil-enhancing contact lenses, or sporting subdermal implanted Vulcan-style bumps or a third eye tattooed on your forehead. My reaction is involuntary and partly out of shock. I've never had a piercing except for my annual flu shot.

I have been visiting this mall for many years, and it's one of the best options in the valley area…read more It offers bigger and better stores compared to another mall I usually go to. This location is always very busy, so expect it to be congested, especially on weekends and holidays. One thing I wish they would change is the food pavilion. I would like to see them add something to prevent the chairs from making noise when people drag them.

It feels dirty and even though it does have some good anchor stores...I feel like the place just…read more needs a huge face-lift

Super clean! Has all the stores my family enjoys and loves!…read more Great selection of food and of course outdoors!

Beautiful stadium!!!!!…read more SPARKS cheer leaders put on a fantastic show!!! Watched a soccer game and seating is great as you don't even need the large screen because you're so close to the field you can almost see the sweat on these men. Ok, back to the review! They have plenty of food options and beer on both sides of the stadium and even in between! They have kid stuff to partake in and it's fun for all. Lucky for us the weather was comfortable! I suggest everyone come for a game as it's fun for everyone!

RGV Toros bring that "Puro 956" flavor to the game. Thanks to RGV Concessions for breaking thought…read morethat stereo-typical stadium food. Making their Queso Birria Tacos the main contender of deliciousness. Followed by their tasty Bistec Tacos, Ramen Birria, Sincronizadas, Watermelon Chamoy, and more... Making the event feel like your right at home! Puro 956 food creations are located in the Toros Taqueria Concession Section (Northwest of the Stadium). Where the mouthwatering birria is made to perfection. Rendering with its delicious juices "consome". Making it one of the best birria spots in the RGV taste for taste. With every ingredient perfectly crafted. Make the taste 100% sabor Mexicano. TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jmjgratification/video/6961029405451783429?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6973822331156989445 ************************************************* JMJ Gratification Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmjgratification/ YouTube: JMJ Gratification TikTok: jmjgratification Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmj.gratification.7 Yelp: JMJ Gratification Twitter: @JGratification ************************************************* This review was not a paid advertisement. This is a pure honest customer experience. It's all for the love of the food and bringing you closer to food that feeds the soul. *************************************************

Flying home from HRL, a really nice, smallish International airport. I say small as there are only…read morea few gates but it's very clean and they really move you through security fast! They just put in a new bar near the Southwest gates, yaaaah!!! Beautiful artwork as well! Great airport if you are headed to South Padre or Harlingen, really great TSA service here!

Nice little airport. Never have had any trouble here. It's small and easy to get around. Flew…read moreSouthwest Airlines into Texas. Received my luggage fairly quick. They have the airport decorated with a lot of art sculptures. They also have a few shops in places to grab a bite to eat. The rental car area is very easy to use. It's right by the luggage pick up and you check into the desk and walk right out and pick up your car.

McAllen - Miller International Airport (MFE) is a great little Airport. Not too big, not so small…read morethat you cannot get a good meal. The location is excellent, across the street from La Plaza Mall, a hotel, and numerous shops and restaurants. There is also Uber and other similar services available. They have an Explore McAllen Marketplace and Café in the waiting area as well as inside the Terminal. In the Terminal there is also a Café, bar, VIP room, clean restrooms, and free Wi-Fi. There are six gates and two luggage carousels. So, I always smile when flying in and the crew announces, "your checked luggage can be picked up at Carousel Number 2." Just stand in between 1 and 2 , and you'll be positioned perfectly regardless of which Airline. Speaking of airlines, MFE has flights with United, American. Aeromexico, Delta, and limited flights with Allegiant and Volaris. If you arrive from and International location you will go through immigration and customs first downstairs. It has been my experience that the immigration and customs process is more detailed and takes longer here, as they go through every bag. Not a problem if you are behaving. There are also a few car rental desks across from the luggage carousels. Avis, Payless, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Dollar and Thrifty. Budget is a few blocks away, walkable, but not easy in the South Texas heat. They have easy parking for reasonable prices. Short term and long term. Airport Security is also well organized and uses facial recognition. I like this Airport because it's so easy to get in and out. The only times I've seen lines is when multiple airlines have flights departing close to the same time.

At 4:45 pm I tried to get a coffee from the coffee shop and they had no coffee. The employee…read moreclaimed she was closing at 5 pm and had already cleaned the coffee machine. So i opted for a soda. She said card only. Again. She had already closed the register. Bad attitude and no help. No other place to get something to drink with cash.

A small National Park. Excellent movie and informative…read morevisitor center. Walking tour of a small section of the battlefield. No interactive displays to keep children's interest. Closes at 4:30

Nice facility and trails. Visitor center has lots of displays and a volunteer who is knowledgeable…read morein the stories behind the site. Well stocked gift shop and stamping station with a movie to see. Check for lizard crossing, (they are very cute) and check out the cacti. Fascinating info on the battle fought here.

Valley Park USA is a large paid parking lot within walking distance of the Reynosa - Hidalgo…read moreInternational Bridge on S. Joe Pate Blvd., right next to the Tianguis de Hidalgo flea market. Many people park here to walk across the bridge into downtown Reynosa. To get here, as you're going south, you'll pass another paid parking lot which is usually always full, and turn right in front of the HKG Duty Free shop building. Go approximately a block and look for the entrance to the parking on the left. There is a small booth where you stop to receive your ticket with the time-day stamp. Do not lose the ticket as you'll need it to pay and exit later. The cost is $8 USD per day. The pavement in the parking lot is not the best. The layout can be confusing. Watch out for seemingly random concrete parking bumps. While the parking lot is mostly fenced in, and the man at the booth is always there, I don't trust security. It is not all well lit at night, only portions are. I use an anti-theft device. No bathrooms. No amenities. Just parking. There's no competition, so they can charge what they like and don't have to improve the facilities. Do not think you can get away with parking over at the flea market's parking just because it's closed and there is an empty parking lot... they will have you towed in a macarena minute... They have a deal with the City of Hidalgo to charge you an arm and a leg. That's how they pay the hills.