David's Guidebook

David
David's Guidebook

bird watching

This attraction is a world class birding center with fantastic paved and natural walking trails
This place is a world class bird sanctuary . Excellent walking trails both paved and natural. Take water and trail snacks . This place is a secure place and is designated a world birding center .
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This place is a world class bird sanctuary . Excellent walking trails both paved and natural. Take water and trail snacks . This place is a secure place and is designated a world birding center .

Food scene

Probably one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in our area. The Margaritas are spectacular and nothing on the menu is a bad choice .
Los Asados Mexican Restaurant
620 S Ware Rd
Probably one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in our area. The Margaritas are spectacular and nothing on the menu is a bad choice .
Some if the best meat choices anywhere in Texas. I frequent this shop and I am always amazed at the quality of the meats . The prime beef Fajita steak is my favorite . Rick the owner is frequently present and ready to offer advise .
Bob Starks Beef Shop
2301 E Griffin Pkwy
Some if the best meat choices anywhere in Texas. I frequent this shop and I am always amazed at the quality of the meats . The prime beef Fajita steak is my favorite . Rick the owner is frequently present and ready to offer advise .
Close to home and always amazing seafood. The owner and his family run this place and the food is always amazing . Ceviche tostadas and fish tacos are our favorites .
Mariscos El 7 Mares
2301 E Griffin Pkwy
Close to home and always amazing seafood. The owner and his family run this place and the food is always amazing . Ceviche tostadas and fish tacos are our favorites .
Great hole in the wall that has been around since the mid 80s. My wife and I would eat here regularly in the late 80s when we were dating and still do to this day.
Luau Drive Inn
1011 Doherty Avenue
Great hole in the wall that has been around since the mid 80s. My wife and I would eat here regularly in the late 80s when we were dating and still do to this day.
A little more upscale hometown favorite just minutes from home. Richard , the owner is always present and ready to greet you with a warm smile and an amazing meal .
The Griffin Grill
1906 E Griffin Pkwy
A little more upscale hometown favorite just minutes from home. Richard , the owner is always present and ready to greet you with a warm smile and an amazing meal .
The best local burger joint in Mission .
Ranch House Burgers II
409 Bryan Rd
The best local burger joint in Mission .
If you are not from Texas and have never had a Whataburger then you need to make sure you stop at any one of their many locations and have a burger from here. The one listed is the closest to home but there are literally hundreds thru out the state . There are 4 in mission alone . #2 double cheese extra pickles as lettuce no tomatoes on toasted buns whatazized with a diet coke . That’s how I order mine.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whataburger
1410 S Cage Blvd
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If you are not from Texas and have never had a Whataburger then you need to make sure you stop at any one of their many locations and have a burger from here. The one listed is the closest to home but there are literally hundreds thru out the state . There are 4 in mission alone . #2 double cheese extra pickles as lettuce no tomatoes on toasted buns whatazized with a diet coke . That’s how I order mine.
World class mexican cuisine just 5 minutes from home. Presidents Clinton and W Bush have both dined here. For large groups a mixed botana will feed 4 big boys and still have left overs. Enchiladas here are the benchmark that all enchiladas aspire to be.
Casa Del Taco
1800 U.S. 83 Business
World class mexican cuisine just 5 minutes from home. Presidents Clinton and W Bush have both dined here. For large groups a mixed botana will feed 4 big boys and still have left overs. Enchiladas here are the benchmark that all enchiladas aspire to be.
A trip to mission would not be complete without a visit to delias . Sold by the dozen, order the chicken tamales and dip them in their mild sauce and you will understand why this local favorite ships their creation worldwide .
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delia's Specializing in Tamales
602 W Griffin Pkwy
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A trip to mission would not be complete without a visit to delias . Sold by the dozen, order the chicken tamales and dip them in their mild sauce and you will understand why this local favorite ships their creation worldwide .
THE most amazing Chinese food on the planet.
Dai Tung of Mission
2400 Brock Street
THE most amazing Chinese food on the planet.
You can travel all across this great nation of ours and not find something like this. The concoctions they come up with are simply amazing . If you have a sweet tooth , this is the place to be. They mostly offer drive thru service . You can check out their FB page and they post combo specials daily . Seriously, with $5 dollars you can get snacks for the whole family .
Snowball Express
1300 S I Rd
You can travel all across this great nation of ours and not find something like this. The concoctions they come up with are simply amazing . If you have a sweet tooth , this is the place to be. They mostly offer drive thru service . You can check out their FB page and they post combo specials daily . Seriously, with $5 dollars you can get snacks for the whole family .
One thing that the Rio Grande Valley is famous for it the Taqueria. This is a restaurant or food truck that specializes in Tacos . Calles de Mexico is one of the best .
Las Calles de Mexico Taqueria
308 North Shary Road
One thing that the Rio Grande Valley is famous for it the Taqueria. This is a restaurant or food truck that specializes in Tacos . Calles de Mexico is one of the best .

Sightseeing

This park is very well maintained and about 15 miles from our home . This park sits on the banks of the Rio Grande river so when you see the other side of the river you are seeing Mexico.
Anzalduas Park
6400 Anzalduas Dam Road
This park is very well maintained and about 15 miles from our home . This park sits on the banks of the Rio Grande river so when you see the other side of the river you are seeing Mexico.
I added this to my guide book not for religious purposes but rather because it is just around the corner from our home and it has a pretty good walking /jogging track on the property and it is open to the public.
North Mission Church of Christ
1410 East Mile 3 Road
I added this to my guide book not for religious purposes but rather because it is just around the corner from our home and it has a pretty good walking /jogging track on the property and it is open to the public.