The Rio Grande Valley area of Texas, located at the bottom tip of the state near the Rio Grande River, is home to over 1 million residents and hosts many more visitors each year looking to experience the area's unique climate and culture. For those looking to hydrate after a hot day in the Valley, there are a number of local bars available to provide liquid refreshment and more.
Featuring images of Beavis and Butthead on its Myspace page, this bar seems to attract rockers and those who love them. Smokin' Aces features a number drink specials throughout the week to help patrons and bands get drunk on a budget, including $5 Jager Bombs on Thursdays and $3 Bud Lights on Mondays. The bar also hosts karaoke and seasonal football parties.
Smokin' Aces Bar
2518 E Business Highway 83
Mission, TX
956-631-8848
http://www.myspace.com/smokinacesbar
Certainly a change of pace, Lumen Lounge calls itself the "hippest, vanguard nightlife spot" in the area. Catering to a more trendy crowd, Lumen merges style with sustainability, using "organically-harvested bamboo panels wrapping 360 degrees the interior perimeter," which creates an organic-tunnel ambiance in which patrons can party and drink. With a bar over 30 feet long, this establishment specializes in liquors and cocktails, offering full bottles of many popular liquors for sale on site. The Lounge also hosts events throughout the year, including DJ dance parties and a "Pass the Mic" competition in which groups compete for studio time.
Lumen Lounge
108 S. 17th St
McAllen, TX 78501
956-994-8703 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 956-994-8703 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
http://www.lumen-lounge.com/#/Home
"A club with balls," according to its website, Hillbilly's McAllen is one of the premiere country music bars and nightclubs in the area. The pun makes reference to the fact that the bar prides itself on its pool tables. The bar also features karaoke, drink specials and live country music. Audience members can enjoy two dance floors. Perhaps a more traditional Texas bar experience, Hillbilly's is proud of its redneck roots.
Hillbilly's McAllen
6000 N. 10th St.
McAllen, TX 78501
956-781-2029 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 956-781-2029 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
http://www.hillbillysmcallen.com/
Featuring meals, tapas, and drinks, Barcelona is an upscale option in the Rio Grande Valley. Modeled after Spain's most chic bars, Barcelona offers a piece of Spanish culture to its patrons. The decor is elegant and classy enough to make this bar a venue for weddings, which it hosts regularly. On weekends, live Spanish and Jazz acts entertain diners and bar patrons alike.
Barcelona
10 South 11th Street
McAllen, TX 78501
956-618-1265 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 956-618-1265 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
http://www.barcelona-mcallen.com/
