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Del Rio Dining Ranges From Coffee Shops to Upscale Night Spots
Del Rio restaurants vary from coffee shops to glamorous night spots. Del Rio features restaurants based on a rich heritage drawn from Mexican culinary influence.
Memo’s Restaurant
Memo’s Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant that has become a landmark of Del Rio. Memo’s Restaurant was originally named “El Aguila Café” when Guillermo “Memo” and Leonòr “None” Calderòn opened it in 1936. Over the years, the restaurant has been renamed and... Read More »
Del Rio Art Scene Is Quite a Sight
Del Rio is a scenic and inspiring city that has attracted a large number of artists who operate studios and galleries around town. The artists’ talents in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry making and photography are visible at several different Del Rio venues.
All Fired Up
One hub for visual arts and education – as well as for other forms of the arts – is fittingly called Del Rio Council for the Arts, or more commonly The Firehouse. The colloquial name comes from its two-... Read More »
Recreation in Del Rio Largely Turns on Outdoor Adventures
Del Rio features a wide variety of recreational activities. Most of these activities are outdoors drawing on Del Rio's natural beauty, but some of the activities, like rodeos, are indoors.
Water Activities
Del Rio is home to several accommodating waterways. Lake Amistad covers 67,000 acres and features fish ranging from largemouth bass to Mexican tetra. The serene San Felipe Creek is perfect for swimming, cooking out or relaxing along its shores. Del Rio also boasts local swimming holes... Read More »
Del Rio's Lake Amistad is a Top Spring Break Spot
Lake Vacation
Located north of the Mexican border and just south of Lake Amistad, Del Rio, TX, offers an excellent spring break getaway.
The Amistad National Recreation Area is a true desert oasis. This 68,000-acre reservoir is surrounded by limestone cliffs and more than 400 archaeological sites, many of which contain Native American rock art believed to be more than 4,000 years old. Vacationers can enjoy fishing for bass, catfish, crappie and alligator gar, or get their adrenaline going with... Read More »
Del Rio, TX Connects with Mexico's Acuña
Located six miles away and just across the border from Del Rio is the Mexican city of Acuña. There is a strong relationship between the two cities that extends from government officials to residents who cross the border to both work and play.
“Del Rio is really nice for raising a family. We haven’t had any major negative incidents like other cities, and the lake benefits both sides of the border by bringing in tourists,” says Jorge Ramon, economic development... Read More »
Rock Art is Drawing Visitors to Del Rio, TX
In recent years, Del Rio has received national attention for its ancient rock art, which dates back as far as 4,000 years. The rock art findings have attracted archeologists from around the world, and they are being studied at the Shumla School Inc., a nonprofit archeological research and education center in nearby Comstock.
“There are hundreds of rock art sites in the Del Rio area, and new ones are being discovered each year,” says Dr. Carolyn Boyd, executive director... Read More »
Casa de la Cultura Promotes Mexican-American Culture Appreciation
Latino aerobics classes and works of art by children are all part of Casa de la Cultura.
Casa is a community arts center that features murals, a butterfly garden with native plants, art camps and classes, a concert series and other events. Its mission is to promote the appreciation of Mexican-American culture.
The center is funded primarily through grants so that arts are accessible and affordable for the entire community. A couple of the grant sources are the Val Verde Community Foundation and... Read More »
Two Del Rio, TX Courses Drive Golfers
Del Rio keeps golfers on their tees with two nice nine-hole venues. The courses – San Felipe Country Club and Leaning Pines Golf Course – are popular with local residents as well as part-time Winter Texans who primarily reside in northern states but move to Del Rio in the winter to escape the cold weather. Here is some brief background on the two courses:
San Felipe Country Club
San Felipe CC opened in the early 1920s and was constructed around three large springs. As a result,... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Del Rio, TX
Finding fun things to do in Del Rio, TX is easy; from outdoor activities and recreation areas to museums, galleries and theaters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
1. Make a splash during water-based recreational activities at Amistad National Recreation Area.
2. Explore the exhibits and learn more about Del Rio's history at Whitehead Memorial Museum.
3. Visit Texas' oldest continuously running winery, Val Verde Winery, and sample award-winning wines.
4. Play a round... Read More »
Memo's Restaurant Serves Spicy Fare, Rich History
The food at Memo's Restaurant in Del Rio is as delectable as its history is long and colorful. The popular eatery has been a mainstay since 1936, when Guillermo “Memo” and Leonor Calderon opened the restaurant on the banks of San Felipe Creek.
Their son, Moises "Blondie" Calderon, took over the business in 1959. Blondie later became the piano player and music director for country music legend Ray Price from 1967 until Blondie's death in 2000.
Today, Blondie's wife,... Read More »
Whitehead Memorial Museum Showcases Del Rio's Rich History
History buffs and curiosity seekers: Want to know more about Del Rio?
Whitehead Memorial Museum has been around since 1962, when noted local ranching family the Whiteheads purchased the old Perry Mercantile Building and donated it to Del Rio and Val Verde County. The family's only stipulation was that the building would be used to house a museum – and it is.
In fact, 20 exhibit sites are showcased in nine different buildings that occupy the site's two acres. Most of the exhibits pay tribute to... Read More »
Good Times Flow at Amistad and San Felipe Creek
Whether it’s a relaxing afternoon of swimming and fishing at San Felipe Creek or exploring the scenic coves of Amistad National Recreation Area, the Del Rio area offers plenty of refreshing water recreation opportunities.
Situated along the U.S./Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is a major draw for outdoor recreation, including everything from boating and fishing to camping and birding. The recreation area – which features a huge man-made reservoir and comprises more than 57,000... Read More »
Del Rio-Based Julio’s Chips Expands Products and Distribution
Many fine mechanical inventions have come from American garages, but in Del Rio one outbuilding gave rise to something much tastier: Julio’s Chips.
Julio Garcia founded the company not long after he began making his chips and special seasonings from his home. A chef at the now-defunct Branding Iron restaurant, Garcia had created his own blend of spices for chips, meats and other foods, and quickly was so busy that his wife, Lilia, booted him out of the kitchen and into the garage.
Fast-... Read More »
