Why You Should Visit Ciudad Acuña, Mexico

Ciudad Acuña, Mexico is seperated from Del Rio by the Rio Grande River. The first recorded settlement of Acuña took place on December 27, 1877. The community received Villa status under its first name of Garza Galan in 1880. However, in 1884, the locality was renamed Congregacion las Vacas. In 1912 Congregacion las Vacas was renamed Acuña, in honor of Manuel Acuña. Villa Acuña became Ciudad Acuña as it's known today on September 16, 1951. You may recognize Ciudad Acuña in the movies El Mariachi and Desperado. The motion pictures contained outdoor scenes, bar scenes, and streen confrontation in this town of Acuña.

Ciudad Acuña is a favorite border town among many people of all cultures. As soon as you cross the border there are restaurants, shops, night spots, and various forms of entertainment. Speciality shops offer handmade silver, jewelry, decorative wrought iron, woven goods, pottery, leather crafts, and souvenirs. The nightclubs are a popluar place to visit on the main entrance road. There always seems to be some kind of festivial going on, and if there's not one, the friendly people of the town make it a fun fiesta of their own. The many restaurants serve quality foods that include steaks, seafood, and of course Mexican dishes. On almost every corner you will find street vendors selling all kinds of wonderful things, especially authentic tacos that you must try. I have heard the tortas are excellent also. Calle Hidalgo is the main street as you enter Ciudad Acuña and it is also the main tourist district. U.S. currency is accepted at most of the shops along Hidalgo Street.

Amigos Pub is a hotspot for American tourists to get a taste of the Mexican nightlife. In the evenings they serve typical Mexican, international, and seafood cuisines. The pub turns into a party place as night rolls around. It's a wonderful place to sit back and have a beer or dance the night away.

Crosby's is a nice place to sit down to lunch or dinner with your family and friends. George Straight mentioned the restaurant in his hit song Blame it on Mexico. The food is good and the margaritas are strong!

El Portal is a popular restaurant serving Mexican, American, and pizza.

La Paloma is a traditional curio shop on the main street selling Mexican handmade crafts, clothing, and lots of interesting items and souvenirs.

That is just a few of the many shops and restaurants you will find in Acuna. For those who prefer the outdoors, Lake Amistad offers fishing on both sides of the border. Ciudad Acuña hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a motorcycle convention, an international fishing tournament, Cinco de Mayo festivities, Mexican Independence Day celebrations, and the International Parade commemorating Ciudad Acuña's friendship with Del Rio. Even many of the Texans from Del Rio come across the border to hang out there. They have the best of both worlds. It's a friendly place for everyone, and all are welcome in Acuña.