Grocery Shopping
Convenient HEB grocery within walking distance at Tenth Street and Fern.
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H-E-B
West Expressway 83Convenient HEB grocery within walking distance at Tenth Street and Fern.
Farmers' market and grocery store, very close to Iris Houz on Tenth Street at Dove.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
5800 North 10th StreetFarmers' market and grocery store, very close to Iris Houz on Tenth Street at Dove.
The Market @ McAllen, now stationed at the McAllen Public Library, promotes and inspires health and wellbeing for Rio Grande Valley residents by providing fresh local produce and organic products. Visit the Market @ McAllen every Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library on 4001 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78504.
McAllen Farmers Market
4001 N 23rd StThe Market @ McAllen, now stationed at the McAllen Public Library, promotes and inspires health and wellbeing for Rio Grande Valley residents by providing fresh local produce and organic products. Visit the Market @ McAllen every Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library on 4001 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78504.
Food scene
This is one of McAllen's most popular authentic Mexican restaurants, on Tenth Street north of Zinnia.
Costa Messa Restaurant North
5248 N 10th StThis is one of McAllen's most popular authentic Mexican restaurants, on Tenth Street north of Zinnia.
Great breakfast and lunch with friendly service and within walking distance at Tenth Street and Iris.
Country Omelette
3420 North 10th StreetGreat breakfast and lunch with friendly service and within walking distance at Tenth Street and Iris.
Convenient twenty-four hour drive-through Mexican food, at Tenth Street and Fern.
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Taco Palenque North 10th St.
3020 N 10th StConvenient twenty-four hour drive-through Mexican food, at Tenth Street and Fern.
Iconic, locally-owned Mexican restaurant, with dine-in and drive-through at Tenth Street and Esperanza Street.
El Pato Mexican Food
3019 North 10th StreetIconic, locally-owned Mexican restaurant, with dine-in and drive-through at Tenth Street and Esperanza Street.
Starbucks
3509 North 10th StreetWalking distance from Iris Houz at Tenth and Jonquil.
Locally-owned, authentic tamale restaurant, with exceptional variety and amazing flavor. Walking distance at Tenth Street and Iris.
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Delia's Specializing in Tamales
602 W Griffin PkwyLocally-owned, authentic tamale restaurant, with exceptional variety and amazing flavor. Walking distance at Tenth Street and Iris.
Original Texas hamburger establishment with multiple locations, including on east Nolana.
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Whataburger
1410 S Cage BlvdOriginal Texas hamburger establishment with multiple locations, including on east Nolana.
McDonald's
2808 North 10th StreetNational fast food chain, within walking distance at Tenth Street and Harvey Street.
Trendy bar and restaurant, very close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Harvey.
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Bodega Tavern & Kitchen
2901 North 10th StreetTrendy bar and restaurant, very close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Harvey.
Great deli food, very close to Iriz Houz at Tenth Street and Nolana, and in the same shopping center as Barnes and Noble.
Corner Bakery Cafe
4021 N 10th StGreat deli food, very close to Iriz Houz at Tenth Street and Nolana, and in the same shopping center as Barnes and Noble.
Excellent mequite-smoked rotisserie chicken, very close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Nolana.
Cowboy Chicken
1020 West Nolana AvenueExcellent mequite-smoked rotisserie chicken, very close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Nolana.
Locally-owned, popular bar-b-que restaurant within walking distance at Tenth Street and Jonquil.
Lone Star Bar-B-Q
3619 North 10th StreetLocally-owned, popular bar-b-que restaurant within walking distance at Tenth Street and Jonquil.
Breadsmith
4105 N 10th StPopular full-service bakery, very close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Nolana.
IHOP
1900 S 10th StVery close to Iris Houz on Tenth Street north of Nolana.
Applebee's grill + bar
4601 North 10th StreetVery close to Iris Houz on Tenth Street north of Nolana.
Popular local brewery. A short fifteen minute drive to 801 Bryan Rd ste 174, Mission, TX 78572
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5x5 Brewing Co.
801 Bryan RdPopular local brewery. A short fifteen minute drive to 801 Bryan Rd ste 174, Mission, TX 78572
City Cafe & Catering
2901 North 10th StreetA great lunch and dinner place, close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Harvey.
Retail Shopping
McAllen's largest shopping mall, with popular national retail chains, a food court, and more! On South Tenth Street, south of Expressway 83.
LaPlaza Mall Mc Allen TX
McAllen's largest shopping mall, with popular national retail chains, a food court, and more! On South Tenth Street, south of Expressway 83.
Barnes & Noble
4005 N 10th StConvenient to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Nolana.
Marshalls
7600 North 10th StreetRetail shopping at great prices, at North Tenth and Trenton.
Lowe's Home Improvement
5700 North 10th StreetHome improvement center, very close to Iris Houz at Tenth Street and Dove.
Close to Iris Houz, just a few minutes west on Nolana.
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Walmart Supercenter
1724 W University DrClose to Iris Houz, just a few minutes west on Nolana.
Drugstore
Walgreens
5528 North 10th StreetDrugstore and retail, very close to Iris Houz at North Tenth and Dove.
Culture
McAllen Library Main Branch, very close to Iris Houz at West Nolana and 23rd Street.
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McAllen Public Library
4001 N 23rd StMcAllen Library Main Branch, very close to Iris Houz at West Nolana and 23rd Street.
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. Very close to Iris Houz at west Nolana and Bicentennial.
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International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W Nolana AveThe International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. Very close to Iris Houz at west Nolana and Bicentennial.
Located next to the new McAllen Convention Center, the Veteran's War Memorial of Texas, the memorial honors Texas veterans that lost their lives serving and protecting this country's freedom. The beautifully landscaped 5-acre site features the soldiers' names etched on black granite walls. Statues of soldiers adorn the park. The memorial regularly hosts ceremonies honoring veterans and those missing in action. A short drive at 29th Street and Galveston, near the convention center and popular shopping areas.
Veteran's War Memorial of Texas
3129 Galveston AveLocated next to the new McAllen Convention Center, the Veteran's War Memorial of Texas, the memorial honors Texas veterans that lost their lives serving and protecting this country's freedom. The beautifully landscaped 5-acre site features the soldiers' names etched on black granite walls. Statues of soldiers adorn the park. The memorial regularly hosts ceremonies honoring veterans and those missing in action. A short drive at 29th Street and Galveston, near the convention center and popular shopping areas.
Located in the neighboring town of Edinburg, just a twenty minute drive from Iris Houz and highlighting the rich heritage and blended culture found in the Rio Grande Valley between South Texas and Northeastern Mexico.
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Museum of South Texas History
200 N Closner BlvdLocated in the neighboring town of Edinburg, just a twenty minute drive from Iris Houz and highlighting the rich heritage and blended culture found in the Rio Grande Valley between South Texas and Northeastern Mexico.
University of Texas branch in Edinburg, just twenty minutes from Iris Houz.
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University DrUniversity of Texas branch in Edinburg, just twenty minutes from Iris Houz.
McAllen's largest venue for events, located at Ware Road and Expressway 83.
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McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center BlvdMcAllen's largest venue for events, located at Ware Road and Expressway 83.
McAllen's Performing Arts Center, with remarkable acoustics, conveniently located off of the Expressway and Ware Road.
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McAllen Performing Arts Center
801 Convention Center BlvdMcAllen's Performing Arts Center, with remarkable acoustics, conveniently located off of the Expressway and Ware Road.
The center is located in downtown McAllen’s historic, “La Placita” building, a former post office constructed in 1935. The heritage center hosts memorabilia and photos that tell the story of McAllen’s 100 year history and also features the work of local artists. Admission is free.
McAllen Heritage Center
301 South Main StreetThe center is located in downtown McAllen’s historic, “La Placita” building, a former post office constructed in 1935. The heritage center hosts memorabilia and photos that tell the story of McAllen’s 100 year history and also features the work of local artists. Admission is free.
The McAllen Nature Center is a 33 acre nature site dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors. Enjoy 1.6 miles of trails (including ¾ mile ADA accessible) through the forest.
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McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation)
4101 US-83 BUSThe McAllen Nature Center is a 33 acre nature site dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors. Enjoy 1.6 miles of trails (including ¾ mile ADA accessible) through the forest.
Just about seven miles away along Highway 2 in neighboring San Juan, the Basilica is a national shrine which stems from a miraculous event in 1970. It is one of the state's most popular pilgrimage spots, with over one million visitors per year.
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IBhasilikha yethu kaNkulunkulu kaSan Juan del Valle - National Shrine
400 Virgen de San Juan BlvdJust about seven miles away along Highway 2 in neighboring San Juan, the Basilica is a national shrine which stems from a miraculous event in 1970. It is one of the state's most popular pilgrimage spots, with over one million visitors per year.
Exercise
Very close to Iris Houz, just cross Col. Rowe Blvd. A very safe hike and bike trail.
McAllen hike and bike trail
7901 North 1st StreetVery close to Iris Houz, just cross Col. Rowe Blvd. A very safe hike and bike trail.
Planet Fitness
2901 North 23rd Street24 hour gym close to Iris Houz on Harvey Street and North 23rd.