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New bars & lounges in McAllen & Brownsville

24 bars & lounges coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New bars & lounges · 24 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

McallenBR

Changing handsConfirmed

Bali the Roof

220 S 17th St · Mcallen, TX 78501

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 19 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 16, 2026

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AlamoTS

Likely openConfirmed

Las Titis Sports Bar & Grill

1733 N Alamo Rd · Alamo, TX 78516

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Aug 10 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 15, 2026

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EdinburgR

Likely openConfirmed

Recess

225 E Cano St · Edinburg, TX 78539

Spotted 220 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Mar 9 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Apr 15, 2026

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ElsaPlanned for Oct 24BC

Liquor license filedConfirmed

The Blue Cactus Cantina

640 W Edinburg Ave · Elsa, TX 78543

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Applied for liquor license · beer

Tax registration · Sep 1 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Oct 24, 2026

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San BenitoCT

Likely openConfirmed

Cartel Taco Company Y Cantina

1820 W Business 77 · San Benito, TX 78586

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 13 · Applied for liquor license · food & beverage certificate

Liquor license · Sep 23 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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Sullivan CityMD

Likely openConfirmed

Majo's Drive Thru #2

2114 Guadalupe Flores Rd · Sullivan City, TX 78595

Spotted 133 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · May 22 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Jun 1, 2026

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McallenGS

Likely openConfirmed

Golfx Social

4208 Tres Lagos Blvd, Ste 250 & 260 · Mcallen, TX 78504

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 1 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Jun 17 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 15, 2026

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South Padre IslandCL

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Co Lab Lounge

33256 State Park Rd 100, Ste 102 · South Padre Island, TX 78597

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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McallenP

Liquor license filedFiled

1904 the Pub

2901 N 10th St, Ste J · Mcallen, TX 78503

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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McallenPlanned for Nov 1P

Just registeredFiled

1904 the Pub

2901 N 10th St, Ste J · Mcallen, TX 78501

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 5 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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McallenPR

Likely openFiled

Porfirio's Restaurant Bar

720 E Dove Ave · Mcallen, TX 78504

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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San BenitoPB

Likely openFiled

Puro 956 Bar & Grill

500 W. Business 77, Ste 401-403 · San Benito, TX 78586

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 23 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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San BenitoPB

Likely openFiled

Puro 956 Bar and Grill

500 500 Us Business 77 Attn:, Ste 401-403 · San Benito, TX 78586

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 23 · Liquor tax account opened

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San JuanCF

Liquor license filedFiled

Cheers Food Court & Bar

234 E Business 83 · San Juan, TX 78589

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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McallenPlanned for Nov 21JA

Just registeredFiled

Julie Annes Hifi

6100 N 10th St, Ste E · Mcallen, TX 78504

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 12 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 21, 2026

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MissionRL

Changing handsConfirmed

Rustic Leaf Gentlemen's Spa & Cigar Lounge

2100 E Griffin Pkwy · Mission, TX 78572

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Aug 21 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor license · Feb 25 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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HarlingenWH

Changing handsConfirmed

The Whiskey Hangar Bar & Grill

323 W Jackson St · Harlingen, TX 78550

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Aug 21 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor license · Nov 29 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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McallenSR

Changing handsConfirmed

Sumo Ramen Bar

8025 N 10th St, Ste 140 · Mcallen, TX 78504

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Aug 14 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Aug 14 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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McallenNT

Changing handsConfirmed

Ny 17th Floor

324 S 17th St · Mcallen, TX 78501

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Jul 27 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Jul 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 6 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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BrownsvilleSL

Changing handsConfirmed

Studio 21 Lounge

953 E Adams St, Ste B · Brownsville, TX 78520

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 22 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Jul 22 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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HidalgoMS

Changing handsConfirmed

El Maracana Sports Bar and Grill

3110 S Jackson Rd · Hidalgo, TX 78557

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jun 30 · First liquor sales reported · June 2026

Liquor license · Jun 15 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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BrownsvilleMS

Changing handsConfirmed

El Muelle de San Blas

946 W Price Rd · Brownsville, TX 78520

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Jun 8 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Jun 1, 2026

Liquor license · Jan 5 · Liquor license expired · full bar

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South Padre IslandIP

Changing handsConfirmed

Island Party Barn

104 W Palm St · South Padre Island, TX 78597

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Mar 31 · First liquor sales reported · March 2026

Liquor tax filing · Mar 12 · Liquor tax account opened

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HidalgoMS

Changing handsFiled

El Maracana Sports Bar and Grill

3110 3110 S Jackson Rd · Hidalgo, TX 78557

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jun 15 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor tax filing · Apr 21 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2025)

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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