Travel Reference
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colonial period through the early 20th century. Note that the museum's hours may be er-
ratic.
Sleeping & Eating
There's no good reason to spend the night in Eagle Pass, however should Del Rio or
Laredo seem too far you'll find a half-dozen chains at either end of town along US 277.
Not surprisingly, the best food here is Mexican.
Best Western Eagle Pass
( 830-758-1234;
www.bestwestern.com
; 1923 Veterans Blvd; r $85-110; )
This older motel has a
pleasant outdoor pool area surrounded by palm trees. The 40 rooms are in two-story wings
with outside corridors so you can park outside your door. The property has been much im-
proved of late and guests receive a full breakfast.
MOTEL
$
MEXICAN
$
Parilla de San Miguel
( 830-757-3100; 408 S Texas Dr; mains from $6; 11am-9pm)
Many customers at first think they
have discovered a new upscale Mexican chain when they walk into this well-polished res-
taurant that evokes a sidewalk cafe. Salsas are varied and are good over the various marin-
ated steaks. It's two blocks southwest of where E Garrison St meets E Main St.
Information
Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce
(
830-773-3224;
www.eaglepasstexas.com
; 400 Garrison St;
9am-5pm
Mon-Fri)
has information on both Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras.
