Eagle Pass

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.

• 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.

• Fort Duncan, 400 Garrison St, ☎ +1 830 773-3224, www.eaglepasstx.us. M-Sa 1PM-4PM. Several building of this 1847 fort are preserved in a municipal park. In the post headquarters building is an interesting Texas history museum. $2 for 12 years & older.

• Maverick County Lake

• Lucky Eagle Casino, El Indio Highway at Rosita Valley Rd, +1 888-255-8259, www.kickapooluckyeaglecasino.com. Vegas-style casino run by Kickapoo Indians.
• Municipal Golf Course

• Mall de las Aguilas, 455 S Bibb Ave, ☎ +1 830 773-9033, www.malldelasaguilas.com. Daily, hours vary, 9AM-6PM are usually a safe bet. Mall with the usual line of stores, but also; Local Attractions Visitor Info, Postage Service, UPS Drop-Off Location and a ATM.

• Charcoal Grill, 455 S Bibb St
• Chili's Grill & Bar, 264 S Bibb St
• Fuddrucker's, 406 S Bibb St
• La Cantera Grill and Bar, 405 S Bibb St
• Mi Casa "Comidas Caseras", 1920 Veteran's Blvd
• New China Buffet, 410 S Texas Dr
• Parrilla de San Miguel, 408 S Texas Dr
• Sirloin Stockade, 225 S Bibb St

• SouthBound Texas Coffeehouse & Saloon, 348 E Main St
• Bases Loaded Sports Grill, 2210 Loop 431 # 100
• Jarras Bar & Grill, 1824 Del Rio Blvd

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

• Mexico, 140 Adams St, ☎ +1 830 773-9255 (fax: +1 830 773-9397).

• Coahuila, Mexico - Visit Piedras Negras, just across the river, or Guerrero, a Spanish colonial village with important mission ruins another 28 miles down the road.