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.

Where is the 6th star? I absolutely love this place; not…read moreonly do you get to see these beautiful animals but Sea Turtle Inc has a hospital where turtles can be rehabbed and released if possible. These are the type of places where you want to visit & are 100% worth it! If you are visiting during the summertime they have hatchling releases where you get to see tiny little turtles heading to the ocean at 6:45 am or 7:45am you can check their Facebook page for more info. My husband & I were there a few weeks ago but they didn't have any public releases during our stay in SPI but I am looking forward to get the experience this!

This was a nice lil surprise stop we took on our way out for the holiday. I don't think it's worth…read morethe admission price but it goes towards a good cause and there are options to donate more if you'd like. The turtles were all pleasant to see and full of information that was interactive for the kids. The workers were nice and knowledgeable too. Our favorite was Mama (the cat)! We are allergic though so couldn't pet her, although she was nice to everyone who did. The Spotify playlists were also fun little treasures to take with us after our leave. Note: parking lot is small and spots are kind of tight but it's free.

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.