Texican BBQ Company

Step into the timeless ambiance of Sidebar, a charming, speakeasy-style restaurant with an exquisite setting that takes you back to a bygone era. The restaurant offers a delightful blend of sultry jazz, delicious cuisine, and carefully crafted cocktails that will satisfy your senses. As you enter, you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the outside world and find yourself transported to an elegant and intimate space, complete with red velvet seating, dim amber lights, and intricate details that evoke a sense of nostalgia. The high-backed benches and dark walnut tables invite you to sit and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere. The soothing jazz music and the warm glow of the bar create a cozy and inviting environment that's hard to resist. At Sidebar, they offer live music, an elegant setting, delectable cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a fine selection of wines on weekdays and weekends. Come and unwind and experience everything you never knew you always wanted.

The Valley Nature Center is a stunning six-acre park located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area. It is home to a diverse range of native plants and animals. For over 35 years, the center has been actively transplanting plants from areas reserved for development to increase plant diversity, protect local species, and provide food and habitat for residents and migratory wildlife. The park features a one-mile trail where visitors can stroll and explore various native plant species, including the Sabal Palm Grove, Arroyo Colorado Brush, the Barretal, Coastal Lomas, and the Chihuahuan Thorn Forest. In addition, visitors can observe different species of animals, such as Malachite and Pixie butterflies, Plain Chachalacas, Great Kiskadees, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, Texas Tortoises, Eastern Cottontail Rabbits, and numerous lizard and amphibian species.

The South Texas region is a popular destination for bird enthusiasts, offering an incredible bird-watching opportunity. Harlingen, a city in the region, hosts the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, a must-visit event for bird watchers. The festival provides an excellent platform to learn more about the craft and the birds one admires. It features guided bird tours, a trade show, seminars, and children's activities. The festival attendees get to witness a variety of tropical birds and palm trees and enjoy the warm November weather and Tex-Mex food while mingling with Birding World celebrities. The festival's primary objective is to promote awareness of the unique eco-resources of the Valley to the locals and bird enthusiasts from all over the world. The company aims to offer the best birding/nature festival experience in the unparalleled Rio Grande Valley of Texas.