Eagle Pass

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Eagle Pass is a city on the South Texas Plains. It is just across the river from the slightly larger city of Piedras Negras in the Mexican state of Coahuila.

[edit] Get in

  • US 277, 40 miles west of Carrizo Springs or 60 miles south of Del Rio
  • From San Antonio, the easiest route is south on I-35, then exit onto U.S. Highway 57 at Moore.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Aztec Theater, historic downtown movie house.
  • Fort Duncan - Several building of this 1847 fort are preserved in a municipal park. In the post headquarters building is an interesting Texas history museum.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Lucky Eagle Casino, El Indio Highway at Rosita Valley Rd., 888 255 8259, [1]. Vegas-style casino run by Kickapoo Indians.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • El Chinito Cafe, 1308 E Main St, 830 773 3133. Large selection of both Mexican and Chinese dishes.
  • Guva's Steak & Grill, 2150 Del Rio Blvd, 830 773 2100. Popular with the locals, serving authentic local Mexican specialties.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Bases Loaded Sports Grill, 2210 Loop 431 # 100, 830 752 1600
  • Jarras Bar & Grill, 1824 Del Rio Blvd, 830 757 2545.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • La Quinta Inn, 2525 E Main St, 830 773 7000.
  • Hampton Inn Eagle Pass, 3301 East Main, 830 757 5565. Some rooms have jacuzzi.

[edit] Get out

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