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Fridays in McAllen

The energy in McAllen shifts into high gear as the weekend officially begins. Friday nights showcase the city at its most vibrant, with restaurants at full capacity, live bands taking the stage, and dance floors filling up across downtown and beyond. From extended happy hours that run well into the evening to special weekend kickoff events, Friday offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of the work week. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or hopping between multiple venues, the city delivers an electrifying atmosphere that sets the tone for an incredible weekend.

McAllen's diverse Friday scene caters to every taste and mood. Music lovers can find everything from live bands and DJs spinning the latest hits to intimate acoustic performances at wine bars and lounges. Food enthusiasts enjoy chef's special menus and fresh seafood offerings, while sports fans gather at their favorite venues to catch games on big screens. The city's entertainment districts come alive with energy, creating a perfect blend of sophistication and excitement. Friday night in McAllen isn't just the end of the week� it's the beginning of an unforgettable weekend experience.

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TWO NIGHTS. TWO EPIC SHOWS. HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT THE FLYING WALRUS! 👻🎃 We’re taking over Halloween weekend with two completely different nights of live music. Friday, OCTOBER 30 — ALL HALLOWS EVE A full night of nu-metal tributes featuring the music of Linkin Park, System of a Down, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, and Rob Zombie. Minutes to Midnight • Down With System • And the Hero Prevails • Bagwell $10 Presale / $15 at the door / PRE-SALE Available in our BIO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 — HARDCORE HALLOWEEN Our annual Halloween night takeover returns with two stages of nonstop live music. One band finishes, the next stage starts. No long breaks, no dead time, just music all night. Featuring: The Sight of Impact, Bagwell, The Emo Knights, Ammo for My Arsenal, Vertigo, Zed Requiem, Cemented, The Ghost of Us, Quiet Ghosts, Disrupter, October Roar, My Place Was Taken, and DJ sets by Nyxari and DJ Senrott throughout the night. Doors at 7 PM | 18+ Welcome We’ve reached capacity every Halloween. Come early — we strongly recommend arriving before 8:30 PM on Saturday. Two nights. Two completely different experiences. One Halloween weekend at The Flying Walrus. 204 S. 17th St. • Downtown McAllen Flyers by robsdesignarchive Lights and Sound courtesy indigosoundco & audiophilez_sound Stay safe this Halloween Weekend! 🎃 #mcallentx #RGV #HalloweenWeekend #HardcoreHalloween #livemusic

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DOOM. DEATH. CHAOS. THIS FRIDAY AT THE FLYING WALRUS. No covers. No tributes. Just Five bands bringing their own brand of EXTREME METAL to Downtown McAllen. KING IN YELLOW — kinginyellow.mx HEXELLA — hexella.21 KRYPTIK MUTATION — kryptikmutation ZED REQUIEM — zedrequiem HOSTILE TERRITORY — hostileterritoryofficial Friday, OCTOBER 23 Doors 8 PM Show at 9PM $10 at the door 18+ welcome The Flying Walrus 204 S. 17th St. • Downtown McAllen Sound & Production audiophilez_sound #TheFlyingWalrus #McAllenTX #RGVMetal #ExtremeMetal #DoomMetal

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING CLUB KID — THIS FRIDAY 🦇 A rave by the undead, for the undead. Let your inner Halloween gremlin out for a full night of techno at The Flying Walrus, inspired by the chaos, color and anything-goes energy of the Club Kid era. Selections by: loufiyah xylanymph senrott rottenxbarbiex coyote_del_monte Horror / Neon / Club Kid / Undead looks strongly encouraged. And come dressed to kill — $100 CASH PRIZE for the best-dressed ghoul. Friday, October 16 9 PM $10 at the door The Flying Walrus 204 S. 17th St. • Downtown McAllen Dance until you drop dead. Our events are a safe space. If you ever have a concern, please let a DJ or staff member know. We take care of each other here. Hybrid hand-drawn flyer created by senrott wife and finished digitally by senrott. #TheFlyingWalrus #clubkid #956 #McAllen #Rave

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The weekend always finds its way back here. 🖤 Live DJ, cold shots and a room full of good people every Friday and Saturday at Kiss & Fly x The Fifth. Bring your crew. Kiss & Fly x The Fifth · 5204 N 10th Street · McAllen The Fifth opens at 5PM. #kissandfly #thefifth #mcallennightlife

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Hit rewind. The week isn’t over until Friday says so. 🦇 Friday Rewind at Kiss & Fly x The Fifth: Happy Hour 5 to 8PM $2.50 Mexican hot dogs $5 double meat double cheese smash burger $9.99 single topping pizza 50¢ bone-in wings Happy hour on beer, seltzers, well drinks and most shots Kiss & Fly x The Fifth · 5204 N 10th Street · McAllen The Fifth opens at 5PM. #kissandfly #thefifth #Fridayrewind

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Kiss & Boo! Halloween weekend at Kiss & Fly. 🖤💜 Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1. Live DJ, costumes welcome, and weekend specials all three nights. More details coming soon. Come dressed up. Bring your crew. Kiss & Fly x The Fifth · 5204 N 10th Street · McAllen The Fifth opens at 5PM. #kissandfly #thefifth #halloweenweekend

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🎃 TODAY’S THE DAY! 💀🍂 Boo in the Woods starts tonight at Quinta Mazatlán! Explore the fall themed trail through the woods, visit the ofrenda inside the historic adobe home, enjoy cultural dances, and grab a bite from our food vendors! 🍂🌮 📅 Today, Friday, October 23 ⏰ 6 PM–10 PM 🎟️ $7 Adults | $5 Children 🎫 Timed entry tickets required. 📍 Parking: 804 Bales Road, McAllen, TX 78503 Gather the family, dress up as your favorite character, and spend your Friday evening with us! 🎃💀

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The stage is set for a weekend of performances at Boo in the Woods! 🎃💀 📅 Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 ⏰ 6 PM–10 PM 🎟️ $7 Adults | $5 Children 🎫 Timed entry tickets required. Come enjoy the performances, explore the fall themed trail, and experience Boo in the Woods with the whole family! 📍 Parking: 804 Bales Rd. McAllen, TX 78503 Plan your visit and get your tickets today! 🧡

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🍂🎃 Come hungry to Boo! in the Woods! 👻🍴 Make a night of it at Quinta Mazatlán! From sweet treats and refreshing drinks to savory favorites, our food vendors will have something delicious waiting for you while you enjoy an evening of fall fun. 🍪🌭🍋 Here’s a look at some of the vendors you’ll find at this year’s event! 📅 Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 ⏰ 6 PM–10 PM 🎟️ $7 Adults | $5 Children 🎫 Timed entry tickets required 🅿️ Parking: 804 Bales Road, McAllen, TX 78503 Bring the family, explore the woods, enjoy the festivities, and grab a bite along the way! 🍂

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🎣🌿 Happy Fishing Friday, McAllen! 🌞🐟 It's time to grab your fishing gear, enjoy the fresh air, and spend some time outdoors! We invite our community to cast a line and enjoy fishing at Town Lake at Firemen’s Park or Camp McAllen. Whether you're fishing with family, friends, or enjoying a little peaceful time by the water, it's the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors! 💙 🎣 Don’t forget to get out and go fishing this weekend! Who knows what you’ll catch? 🐟

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🎣🐟Reel in the fun with Fishing Fridays!🌞 Our young anglers are making memories, enjoying the great outdoors, and showing off their catches at Town Lake at Firemen’s Park & Camp McAllen! From the excitement of the first bite to the thrill of reeling in a fish, every Friday brings a new adventure. 💚 Make sure to visit Town Lake or Camp McAllen this weekend for a fishing adventure!

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🎃👻 Get ready to show off your pumpkin carving skills! 🧡🖤 Join us for our Pumpkin Carving Contest on Friday, October 16, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! 🎃✨Don’t miss out on this spooktacular evening of creativity, fun, and Halloween spirit with McAllen Parks & Recreation! 🧡 Every registered participant will receive a pumpkin. Spots are limited, so register early! 🔗 Register today at: McAllenParks.net !

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Spin the wheel all you want. It keeps landing on Friday. 🔮 Six favorites at $5 from 4PM to 8PM: flatbreads, Hurricanes, the wingman combo, smash burgers, mac and cheese bites and boudin balls. 50¢ beef tacos. $2 cran bombs. $3 Vegas bombs. $2 5x5 drafts all day. Live music. The Hurricane is $5 every day. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155 · McAllen, TX 78504 Come at four and stay for the music. #thequartermcallen #Fridayrewind #mcallennightlife

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Friday has a long memory. Friday Rewind at The Quarter, 4PM to 8PM. Six at $5: flatbreads, hurricanes, the wingman combo, smash burger, mac and cheese bites, boudin balls. 50¢ beef tacos. $2 cran bombs. $3 Vegas bombs. $2 5x5 drafts all day. Live music. The Hurricane is $5 every day. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155, McAllen, TX #thequartermcallen #Fridayrewind #mcallennightlife

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$5 Hurricanes. Every day, all day. 🌀 On Fridays, the rest of the Friday Rewind lineup joins them: $5 flatbreads, smash burgers, wingman combos, mac and cheese bites and boudin balls. Beef tacos, 50¢. $2 cran bombs · $3 Vegas bombs · $2 5x5 drafts all day Friday Specials, 4PM to 8PM. Live music, no cover. The Quarter · 100 E Nolana Ave #155 · McAllen, TX 78504 #thequartermcallen #Fridayrewind #mcallennightlife

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MEZCLA MESTIZA A Solo Exhibition by Alexis Marie Ramos Join us at Hinovations Art Gallery for the opening reception of Mezcla Mestiza, a multidisciplinary exhibition by Rio Grande Valley artist and South Texas College art professor Alexis Marie Ramos, presented in conjunction with the McAllen First Friday Art Walk. Through a vibrant exploration of culture, color, materials, and artistic traditions, Ramos examines the connections between identity, history, and the cultural practices passed down through generations. Drawing inspiration from her borderland heritage, childhood memories, traditional foods, folk medicine, and pre-Columbian mysticism, Ramos explores the many influences that shape Mexican and mestizo identity. Mezcla Mestiza invites viewers to consider the relationship between art and cultural memory, honoring the traditions that connect us to our ancestors while celebrating the diversity of our shared heritage. OPENING RECEPTION Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hinovations Art Gallery 1009 Laurel Ave. McAllen, Texas Exhibition Dates: November 6–28, 2026 Free admission | Open to the public Join us for an evening celebrating art, culture, and the creative vision of Alexis Marie Ramos.

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Art Walk is happening again this Friday, October 2, from 6–9 PM at Hinovations Art Gallery! 🎨 We continue to feature the work of local artist Georgina Chavez, along with works by resident artists Raquel Hinojosa and Lupe Hernandez. Walk the Walk to Hinovations and visit the other participating venues throughout McAllen, Texas. Come out, see some art, and support our local arts community! 🖤 #mcallenartwalk #liberateediciones #mcallenart #hinovationsartgallery

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Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina

Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina

Wed Oct 21, 3:15 PM
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Your table is ready whenever you are. Dinner at Santa Fe never rushes you. An Oaxaca Smash with a chili rim, salmon done right, and a room that lets the evening take its time. Restaurant: Monday to Thursday 5 to 10PM, Friday and Saturday 5 to 11PM Cantina: Monday to Thursday until midnight, Friday and Saturday until 1AM Happy Hour: all day Monday, Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 7PM. $7 cocktails, wine and wells, $9 appetizers. Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina · 1918 S 10th St, McAllen · 956-630-2331 Reserve ahead or walk in. We’ll take care of the rest. #santafesteakhouse #mcallendining #happyhour

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🎃 FRIDAY BAKE SALE 🎃 this is your sign to stop by 😜 Featuring our 🫐 Blueberry Coffee cake muffins with streusel if you haven't had one you're missing out! 🧁 CUPCAKES Vanilla Boo • Strawberry Scream • Pumpkin Flan • Caramel Apple • Cookies & Scream • Monster Mash • Graveyard Shift • Witch’s Biscoff • Nutella Nightmare 🌈 OCTOBER MACARONS Strawberry • Cookies & Cream • Cinnamon Roll • Pistachio • Ube • Fruity Pebbles • Butter Pecan • Fig & Cardamom 🍪 COOKIES Iced Oatmeal • CC’s Favorite • Snickerdoodle • Chocolate Chip • Funfetti • Strawberry Deluxe: Hostess • Oatmeal Cream Pies• Cosmic Chocolate 🍰 CAKE SLICES Matilda • Carrot Cake 🍰 CAKE SQUARES • Pumpkin Biscoff Plus Pistachio Raspberry Cake Squares! 🍫 BARS & BROWNIES Walnut Brownies • Pecan Pie Bars • Lemon Bars • Banana Blondies • Layered Brownies • Cosmic Brownies • Pumpkin Pie Bars ❄️ IN THE FRIDGE Banana Pudding • Tiramisu Mini Cheesecakes: Turtle & Strawberry ⏰ Open 12–7! Happy Hour 3–6: 20% off case treats! Call the shop to hold your favorites 👻 those spooky cupcakes have been popular! Come sell us out, besties. 💖

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👻 FRIDAY BAKE SALE 👻 The case is full, the cupcakes are in costume, and now the bento cakes wanna be spooky too. Everybody needs attention around here. 😂🎃 Come get your Friday treats 📞 and call ahead to reserve those popular little cupcake divas! 🧁 CUPCAKES Vanilla Boo • Strawberry Scream • Pumpkin Flan • Salted Caramel • Cookies & Scream • Monster Mash • Graveyard Shift • Witch’s Biscoff • Nutella Nightmare 🌈 OCTOBER MACARONS Strawberry • Cookies & Cream • Cinnamon Roll • Pistachio • Ube • Fruity Pebbles • Butter Pecan • Fig & Cardamom 🍪 COOKIES Iced Oatmeal • Peanut Butter • Cc's Favorite • Biscoff • Snickerdoodle • Chocolate Chip • Funfetti • Strawberry Deluxe: Oatmeal Cream Pies 🍰 CAKE SLICES Matilda • PB&J • Carrot Cake 🍰 CAKE SQUARES Pumpkin Biscoff • Pistachio Raspberry 🍫 BARS & BROWNIES Pecan Pie Bars • Pumpkin Pie Bars • Blueberry Pie Bars • Lemon Bars • Banana Blondies • Walnut Brownies • Layered Brownies • Cosmic Brownies 🎂 BENTO CAKES 2 Chocolate + Vanilla 4 Vanilla + Vanilla Some are dressed for spooky season! 👻 🍭 Vanilla Cake Pops ❄️ IN THE FRIDGE Banana Pudding • Tiramisu Mini Cheesecakes: Strawberry • Pumpkin Spice • Turtle ⏰ Open 12–7! Happy Hour 3–6: 20% off case treats! Come sell us out, besties! Call the shop to hold your favorites. 💖

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Y’all made Friday AMAZING. 🥹💕 Thank you for showing up, clearing out the new fridge, and taking all the Matilda, PB&j and Carrot cake slices . We’re feeling the love! Now, a gentle little reminder: Cake Slab Saturday is tomorrow! 🍰 Dubai Pistachio went fast last weekend, and it’s back alongside Cake Batter Funfetti and Biscoff Cookie Butter. Our website is open if you want to preorder your slice before Saturday gets away from you. 👀 We’re also restocking the fridge with banana pudding, tiramisu, and mini cheesecakes. See you tomorrow, besties! 💗

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Celebrate Boss's day tomorrow with us! - Open from 12-11pm for lunch and dinner - Happy Hour 4-7pm - $6 Martini Fridays! (*On select flavors) Need those extra vacation days? Treat your boss and bank in those browning points to set you up all year. 😎 To reserve call us at 956-627-0482

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Dive into a night of dark indulgence at our 2nd annual Monster Dinner! This year the cinematic classic Creature from the Black Lagoon. Enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a haunting delicious six-course, seafood forward dining experience inspired by the legendary creature lurking beneath the surface. From the depths of the lagoon to your dinner plate, prepare for a night of eerie elegance and monstrous flavors. 📅 Friday October 30th ⏰️ Dinner starts promptly at 7pm *doors open at 6:30* 👻 Costumes highly encouraged! 🍽 Menu will be kept secret until night of 📣 This is a highly exclusive event with limited seating. So book your ticket and save your spot before its gone! Use link in bio to purchase.

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"Booked" a new experience at Bodega Tavern and Kitchen We will be highlighting local authors with a special signing and reading of their book. Sit back and relax while you learn about their writing process, listen to a few chapters, and don't forget to grab a book for yourself before you go. Our first author in our installment is Fernie golden_mirror_fortunes as he showcases his new book "The Joy of Tarot" ✨️🔮 Friday October 16th. 7-9pm Space is limited For more information please call us at 956-627-0482

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This Friday, October 16th, we’re throwing it BACK at Suerte! 👻💃 All your favorite ’80s hits, spooky vibes & a dance floor waiting for YOU! 🎶 DJ starts at 10 PM 👻 Costumes encouraged! 🍹 Drinks, dancing & good vibes #halloween #rgv #80s #throwback

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THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS takes over Suerte TONIGHT! 🦇🔥 🤘 Live Ozzy Osbourne Tribute by MILITIA 🦇 rockn_thrift Pop Up! 📅 Friday, October 2nd ⏰ 8PM–10:30PM ##OzzyOsbourne #princeofdarkness #rgv #livemusic

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THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS TAKES OVER SUERTE! 🦇🔥MILITIA is bringing the Ozzy hits LIVE for one killer tribute night! ⚡️🎸 📅 Friday, October 2nd ⏰ 8 PM–11 PM 📍 Suerte Bar & Grill | 400 W Nolana Ave, McAllen 🔥 Get here early to grab a good spot! Grab a drink, bring your crew & get ready to ROCK. #OzzyOsbourne #LiveMusic #rgv #princeofdarkness

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