McAllen is an amazing place to live. I used to live there but now I live in a city right next to McAllen. I have gone to downtown McAllen multiple times!
Planning on moving out of Northern Virginia. Cost of living is so expensive here. McAllen seems like a great choice. The house prices are so affordable compared to the DMV area.
Listen I m thinking about moving to McAllen Texas and you right it’s cheaper the houses are affordable and I just hit 55 years old they run about $400.00 for the mortgage payment see you guys soon over there oh and I know I’m bilingual
It's very nice to see that the city has buried its power lines. Driving up and down so many streets -- with views uncluttered by power lines -- looks peaceful and beautiful. If I come down to visit (from San Antonio) I will need to pay special attention that the traffic lights are on poles on the corner. I was down there in April 2002. I attended a mariachi Mass at a large Catholic parish. I do not remember its name.
Yeah in McAllen u can see cars stores alot of things not like Mission just few stores and tuns of family homes all over nothing exciting that's why everyone if there going to go out they go to McAllen
They have busses, which is nice. Nueces County has buses 100 miles to the North. In between, maybe no buses. Downtown looks better than Corpus Christi which got the Suburbia bug and mallitis. so it got spread out all over.
I am considering move to the Valley and I don't know what to choose. Brownsville or McAllen to live. I travel to Mexico City a lot and want to know the best place to live. Thanks
I’ve lived in both places. Mcallen has WAY more to offer then Brownsville, but Brownsville is pretty and closer to the beach and more family friendly In my opinion. You can’t go wrong either way
I live in the gorgeous Northern Virginia - DC area and got a job offer in this McAllen place with really good salary. But I love the culture and amenities of metro DC. Cost of living is not even in my top 5 reasons to live somewhere; I am a single guy and I’m often willing to spend a little more for what I like; I like having the beautiful Shenandoah park an hour from me, being able to see world-class shows a couple times a month, enjoying beautiful architecture, rivers, greenery, trees, elegant coffee shops, beautiful wineries, cultural events left and right. This downtown looks tasteless with no defined architecture; just random generic buildings with those ugly awnings that make it look cheap and boring. Nope, I’m staying here and will politely decline the offer.
😆 hope u don't find any girls around trying to get picked up lol just woken ... I heard there around those areas and in la Casita hotel also... I think the only bad area of McAllen is we're la Casita hotel is at there usually watch that place all of the time cuz alot of bad stuff has happened in that area and can u believe it's still open instead of closen it down... All of McAllen is nice except that area were I told u.. great video 😊
@@unknowndriver6652 idk I heard of la Casita hotel pero I never see girls around that area.. pero downtown mcallen u see them sitting around supposedly I never seen them.i guess u have to search for girls near me to find them..
I noticed in downtown there's a orange building across the street from a yerberia at the end on 17st where u see people out side hanging out like if they live in the building but they all look like people who drink a lot men and women there with them hanging out. I sometimes pass by and they all stear at me but I don't say anything just keep driving I was wondering that's all..
Those are ppl from Cuba Puerto Rico that rent rooms there. They all share the rent. Theyre Daily workers. Some drink n smoke outside but theyre not the violent type.
@@ernievillagomez7362 oh okay I thought they were all involved with hookers and all those things that happen around down town McAllen and in la Casita hotel I never seen that around there idk why people say things.. oh okay now I know what's up thx for explaining
Texas, and not particularly singling out McAllen, invests absolutely $0 into beautification projects. And that’s just sad considering the wealth of the state. From what I’ve seen only Dallas makes SOME attempt to make their city actually LOOK nice. And still, that’s not saying much. My current city, Houston, is especially disappointing when it comes to visual clutter, architectural blandness, uninteresting greenery and just general unattractiveness. If you need to build a 20-story building, the cheapest box version isn’t always the best. Paying a little extra to *”jazz it up”* and make it unique can help the overall aesthetic of the city. Yet, people here get upset when others call the place ugly. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If it weren’t for the job market and lower cost of living, Texas would be empty. Do better Texas or just go and re-join Mexico. 😡
Thanks for taking the time to share some thoughtful comments. I've traveled around much of the US and have seen everything from amazingly beautiful to amazingly crummy. Lol!
@@mariavaldes7855 I live here and we do not have "low morals". All of my friends are college educated. The people without degrees are humble and hardworking people. La mal educada eres tu.
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It's beautiful, I've heard it's less expensive than the rest of Texas.
Thanks for this content!
McAllen is an amazing place to live. I used to live there but now I live in a city right next to McAllen. I have gone to downtown McAllen multiple times!
I lived there from 95 to 97. Only two years but it was during High School so I have lots of great memories from the valley. Go Warriors!
Go Warriors!
Born and raised in McAllen left in 1999 would've enjoyed seeing more of the city N.10th Hackberry Nolana..thanks for sharing
Checkout my other McAllen video. I don't remember what parts of town it covers though. It's been a while.
This was an awesome video! There’s something fascinating about driving videos lol!
Planning on moving out of Northern Virginia. Cost of living is so expensive here. McAllen seems like a great choice. The house prices are so affordable compared to the DMV area.
I think you will love McAllen. Everyone there seems to love their town. Good luck and keep me posted!
the people suck and there is nothing to do
It’s a shithole don’t there’s a reason real estate is cheap in some places
You need to know Spanish first!! Most of the people you meet will be mexican
Listen I m thinking about moving to McAllen Texas and you right it’s cheaper the houses are affordable and I just hit 55 years old they run about $400.00 for the mortgage payment see you guys soon over there oh and I know I’m bilingual
Good idea for videos. Please continue for other cities too
When I'm Move There Only 29 Years But It Was During High School A Lot Of Great Memories
It Is Located In The County Seat Of Hidalgo County
It's very nice to see that the city has buried its power lines. Driving up and down so many streets -- with views uncluttered by power lines -- looks peaceful and beautiful. If I come down to visit (from San Antonio) I will need to pay special attention that the traffic lights are on poles on the corner. I was down there in April 2002. I attended a mariachi Mass at a large Catholic parish. I do not remember its name.
This is my home town !
Hey I was born there I love you McAllen Texas planning to visit you soon
Very nice video 👍👏👌
Thank you for the positive feedback! I'm glad you liked the video.
Se ven muchas perfumerías y joyerías. Resulta curioso
...y tiendas 99C
My Town. Im always in the area. Beautiful Church. Good for Shopping. Old School Marias Restaurant and Rex Cafe. Very Low Crime Rate.
Thanks for the information. I'm going to eat at Maria's next time I'm in town.
I thought McAllen was high on crime rate? I would hear before about McAllen and Harlingen and pharr crime rate but not that much anymore....
Idk why but I wanna visit this place and go to the mall
I live in mcallen and la plaza mall is the best great food great stores it's perfect
Bro the mall is the best thing. Does need to expand though, sometimes I feel like we all dont fit lol.
rgv sucks there is nothing to do
saludos desde México
Saludos! Gracias por visitar mi canal!
I like McALLEN a lot it is a very wonderful city.😉🤩🤔☺
I agree with you. Thanks for sharing that!
Me Too I Love Mcallen❤ A Lot It Is A Wonderful City😉🤔☺
nah
Yeah in McAllen u can see cars stores alot of things not like Mission just few stores and tuns of family homes all over nothing exciting that's why everyone if there going to go out they go to McAllen
shut up loser
Sometimes downtown has some weird stores and bootlegs merch on some toy stores kinda
What do u mean?
Désde Saludos Réynosa Támaulipas México
Saludos. Gracias por ver.
Remember when McAllen had only 90,000+ back in 1992!
That's like living in mexico basically
Only like a 10 minute drive to Mexico 😅
Why yes. Yes, it is. 🎉
They have busses, which is nice. Nueces County has buses 100 miles to the North. In between, maybe no buses. Downtown looks better than Corpus Christi which got the Suburbia bug and mallitis. so it got spread out all over.
I am considering move to the Valley and I don't know what to choose. Brownsville or McAllen to live. I travel to Mexico City a lot and want to know the best place to live. Thanks
I’ve lived in both places. Mcallen has WAY more to offer then Brownsville, but Brownsville is pretty and closer to the beach and more family friendly In my opinion. You can’t go wrong either way
What camera did you use, looks really clear? 😭
GoPro. It's not top of the line. It's several years old.
@@RidingwithStymie Got it 👌 might have to get me one since I’ve thought about doing the same thing around town here.
Should do residence areas, ghetto, mid, rich
Next time I'm in McAllen, I will try to do more videos.
I am from Michigan but I want to move McAllen Texas
Why?
Good option to retire...calm and low-cost of living.
@@alym.6439 because the crime rates low it affordable and easy to get a job
Turn RGV Red 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴
I live in the gorgeous Northern Virginia - DC area and got a job offer in this McAllen place with really good salary. But I love the culture and amenities of metro DC. Cost of living is not even in my top 5 reasons to live somewhere; I am a single guy and I’m often willing to spend a little more for what I like; I like having the beautiful Shenandoah park an hour from me, being able to see world-class shows a couple times a month, enjoying beautiful architecture, rivers, greenery, trees, elegant coffee shops, beautiful wineries, cultural events left and right. This downtown looks tasteless with no defined architecture; just random generic buildings with those ugly awnings that make it look cheap and boring. Nope, I’m staying here and will politely decline the offer.
Good...stay with your communist DC matrix fake place.
Yea, just long way to revive the city.. I would stay in DC and invest more in Mcallen!
No Skyscrapers???
We got skyscraper. Just the one lol. Around 3:40 in the video, on the right
I NEVER SAW "MAIN STREET" WHICH IS THE ORIGINAL AND DOMINANT "DOWNTOWN" IN MCALLEN. YOU DROVE ALL AROUND IT??
Considering moving down there but I would like to know if people speak English there.
Many people speak English. Some do not. I recommend you visit and spend a little time there first.
@@RidingwithStymie yeah, planning to take a visit down there and see how the city is. What about ghettos ? Did you see any ?
😆 hope u don't find any girls around trying to get picked up lol just woken ... I heard there around those areas and in la Casita hotel also... I think the only bad area of McAllen is we're la Casita hotel is at there usually watch that place all of the time cuz alot of bad stuff has happened in that area and can u believe it's still open instead of closen it down... All of McAllen is nice except that area were I told u.. great video 😊
Its easy to pick women in McAllen?
@@unknowndriver6652 idk I heard of la Casita hotel pero I never see girls around that area.. pero downtown mcallen u see them sitting around supposedly I never seen them.i guess u have to search for girls near me to find them..
@@betod3113 near me?
@@unknowndriver6652 yes online or those numbers u call together a girl..
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You didn't drive down 17th street. That's where all the bars, nightclubs and prostitutes are.
I think I filmed this on a Sunday. I remember driving down a street with several bars that were closed. I guess I left it out of the video.
@@RidingwithStymie I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.
@@CaneloBowWow Cool! I'm glad you liked the video. Next time I'm in town I'll try to drive down 17th during peak hours - lol!
@@RidingwithStymie did you make the video?
greetings from México
Greetings! Thanks for visiting my channel!
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I live in this city
I Recommend you know Spanish if you want to live here, because some the people you meet only speak Spanish.
Excuse me, we are Mexican American and we are bilingual.
@@ramonarodriguez149 Yeah ik, i just wasn’t wording it right
@@dougy2shoez 👍❤
Cool city, could use another 99 cent store though.
The landscape is pretty flat and boring...No lakes and rivers. I would choose. North of San Antonio, HILL COUNTRY area.
Checkout my North Texas videos of San Marcos, Round Rock, Sherman, etc.
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it’s in a valley.. ☠️
Downtown has a lot of potential to grow just need to find right brilliant developers.
I noticed in downtown there's a orange building across the street from a yerberia at the end on 17st where u see people out side hanging out like if they live in the building but they all look like people who drink a lot men and women there with them hanging out. I sometimes pass by and they all stear at me but I don't say anything just keep driving I was wondering that's all..
It might be a 12-step meeting? I don't know.
Those are ppl from Cuba Puerto Rico that rent rooms there. They all share the rent. Theyre Daily workers. Some drink n smoke outside but theyre not the violent type.
@@ernievillagomez7362 That makes sense. Thanks for the reply.
@@ernievillagomez7362 oh okay I thought they were all involved with hookers and all those things that happen around down town McAllen and in la Casita hotel I never seen that around there idk why people say things.. oh okay now I know what's up thx for explaining
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Texas, and not particularly singling out McAllen, invests absolutely $0 into beautification projects. And that’s just sad considering the wealth of the state.
From what I’ve seen only Dallas makes SOME attempt to make their city actually LOOK nice. And still, that’s not saying much.
My current city, Houston, is especially disappointing when it comes to visual clutter, architectural blandness, uninteresting greenery and just general unattractiveness. If you need to build a 20-story building, the cheapest box version isn’t always the best. Paying a little extra to *”jazz it up”* and make it unique can help the overall aesthetic of the city.
Yet, people here get upset when others call the place ugly. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
If it weren’t for the job market and lower cost of living, Texas would be empty. Do better Texas or just go and re-join Mexico. 😡
Thanks for taking the time to share some thoughtful comments. I've traveled around much of the US and have seen everything from amazingly beautiful to amazingly crummy. Lol!
Relaje valle low class !!
Yes! Agree, l
Uneducated, low morals.
@@mariavaldes7855 I live here and we do not have "low morals". All of my friends are college educated. The people without degrees are humble and hardworking people. La mal educada eres tu.