McAllen has this great cigar shop with lots of selection and a friendly atmosphere. Great place to…read morevisit!

My wife and I like this cigar lounge. The only problem is when you get home or go else where you…read morewreak cigar smoke. They have exhaust fans, just don't run them very often.

Nice store with souvenirs, travel necessities, snacks, food, coffees, etc…read more A nice addition, and the only option other than Coffee Zone for food in the Terminal. The prices are airport "precio de gringo" high, but if you forgot to eat before getting to the airport, it's an option. The food is good, just pricy. $3.49 for a small bottle of water or soda. More for other drinks. The Terminal does have a water fountain should you trust city water and airport cleanliness.

Sea turtle rescue, hospital and residence/sanctuary on SPI ... a great place to visit, especially…read morefor families. Kids of all ages will love the turtles! Mostly green sea turtles, which are native to the area. Most are in various stages of rehab to be released back into the ocean. But, there are a handful of permanent residents, several species, which cannot be released and are livin' the life at the center. Complete hospital on site, with talented and entertaining staff and volunteers that make the place fun. Everywhere you turn... turtles! In the outer building, there are several tanks housing the large permanent residents, and various other sea life native to the waters nearby. Nice gift shop too! A very fun place to spend a couple of hours. Time your visit to hear one of the turtle talks in the outdoor auditorium... you'll be glad you did! Highly recommend!

Definitely a must stop if you have time on SPI! Great for all ages. Interactive sections for kids…read more Several pool areas to watch rescued and resident turtles up close. Live rehab room. Learned some valuable insight about this species and how it pertains to SPI. Worth the cost, goes to maintaining and protecting the turtles. Favorite section was learning about the monumental rescue of 5k turtles during the snowmageddon.

Very cute and unique selection of items. Perfect place to find something unique for a discerning…read morehost or hostess.

From the owner: We carry unique gifts from all over the world and quality home decor. Everything from a cake server…read moreto watches, you'll find that special gift for a loved one or just for you

I dropped into Quips 'n' Notes for a meeting. Apparently, there's a coffee shop to the very back of…read morethe store offering coffee, chocolates and other snacks. With plenty of seating, it's an ideal spot for a quick meeting. (Though I couldn't find a free wi-fi connection.) Aside from that, the majority of patrons are there for the gifts and goods. Cards, clothing, toys, trinkets ... perfect for stocking stuffers. The store also hosts social events - on this particular day is was a girls' night out.

Another first review? BONUS!…read more This store has been around in many incarnations... it started as really just a hallmark store. Then, as it grew and evolved, it's so much more. At any given time you'll find hubby shopping for wife, junior league shopping for future inductee, kids shopping for mom or high school boyfriend for their sweetheart. They've got everything from shoes and purses, to cards and collectibles, to stationary and photo books. And thats not it! Scarves, jewelry, home decor, precious moments, jim shore, religious stuff, the famed painted ponies, clever cowboy chic things, kitchen ware, trendy wallets, etc. and so on. I was in there today and walked out with way too many things... but all of them precious and perfect. Hit them during a sale and you'll go crazy (hint hint: After christmas!) in the very best way.

I had a really uncomfortable experience at this Five Below. One of the employees by the name of…read moreArleen Silva was extremely rude to me and my little brother. She kept staring at us in a way that felt judgmental and made comments that came off as insulting about our appearance. When we went to her register, she refused to help us and said, "wtf are y'all doing, go to the other one," in a very disrespectful tone. She then ignored us and kept talking to another employee instead of doing her job. No customer should be treated like that, especially kids. It made us feel unwelcome and disrespected. I hope management takes this seriously and addresses how employees treat customers.

It's a good place to find nostalgic treats and sometimes viral treats as well. It's really the…read moremain reason I'll swing by one of them.