2013 Readers` Choice
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2013 Readers` Choice
- Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS For the last thirteen years, The Monitor has asked our readers to share their favorite Hidalgo County people, places and things. Once again, The Monitor’s readers touted their favorites in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. After tallying the ballots, the results are in for everything from favorite antique store to favorite taqueria. Presented here are those winners. On behalf of The Monitor and our readers, congratulations to all those organizations selected. Our readers’ love you and as proof they took time from their daily grind to cast their vote in your favor. Furthermore, thank you to all those readers who voted. But more importantly, hats off to the Valley’s entire business and entertainment community. Your hard work has created this wonderful, vibrant area in which we live. Through your dedication and creativity, we enjoy an astounding array of choices in products and services. Business is booming and so is innovation. At The Monitor, we’re proud to stand up beside you and serve this community that we love. From where we stand, there is only one significant choice: The entire Rio Grande Valley! - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Voted 2013 Reader’s Choice “Favorite Pizza” ANY PIZZA ANY SIZE 10 BUCKS $ - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Thank You! 2013 Readers’ Choice “Favorite Physical Therapist” Nathan Saffels PT, DPT, OCS, SCS Tel: 956-994-0177 Fax: 956-994-8188 1RUWK0F&ROO0F$OOHQ7H[DV ZZZ6SHFLDOW\6SRUWV37FRP 80’s BAR On Behalf of the Staff at Deloreans, Thank You For making us Your Favorite Night Spot. 2200 West Nolana Suite 2204C UMcAllen, TX. 78501 UÊ(956) 825-1095 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 3 The votes are in and who is the Valleys choice for Favorite Lasik Surgeon? Carlos Manrique, M.D., F.A.C.S. Board Certified Ophthalmologist *Over 22,000 Lasik Procedures Here are the reasons why Dr. Manrique was voted the “Favorite lasik Surgeon” by The Monitor’s Readers. 3 Board Certified Ophthalmologist 3 Fellow of American College Surgeons / Professor for UT 3 Always has some the latest technology for his patients 3 Trainer for the iLasik (a technology he no longer uses) 3 Only zLasik Clinic in the Valley 3 Trainer for the zLasik procedure 3 He treats his patients as superstars and family members. 3 Performs all the surgeries at his Custom Vision Centers 3 in McAllen, Houston and San Antonio Knowledgeable and friendly staff members This list goes on and on but just one more award for Dr. Manrique who said: “I am honored to receive this award! I take great pride in my work and like the fact that I have been able to help so many people in the RGV get rid of their glasses and contacts. I wake up every morning with the intention of helping out all of my patients to the best of my ability…. at the end of the day the smile on my patients’ faces, makes it all worth while.” :7UHQWRQ5GEdinburg 956-661-9000 Because It Matters Who You See! *For More Information See our Website www.ManriqueEye.com - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 We would like to thank everyone in the community for voting us your “Favorite Chamber of Commerce” in the 2013 Monitor’s Readers’ Choice Awards 74OM,ANDRY3T-ISSION48s 7 TIME READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER Thank you for Voting Us “Favorite Banquet Facility” £Ç£ÈÊ°ÊÀvwÊ*>ÀÜ>ÞʱÊÃÃÊUÊxÈ®ÊxnÎÇÎä YOUR EVENT SPECIALIST - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 We would like to Thank our customers for voting us 2013 Reader’s Choice “Favorite Gold & Silver Exchange” We Also Buy Diamonds, Rolex, Sterling Silverware 4009 N. 23rd Suite B, McAllen (in front of Public Library) (956) 686 1226 Hrs: M-Sat 9-6 Thank You! We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to those who voted for us as their #1 furniture store. We are happy to serve you and will constantly strive to earn your continued trust in the future. www.lacksvalley.com Like facebook.com/lacksvalley - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Thanks for Voting us Readers Choice Favorite Elementary School Valley View South Elementary “Aiming for Exellence” 6XSHULQWHQGHQW/HRQHO*DODYL]3ULQFLSDO0UV1DQF\0RQWHPD\RU Thanks to Everyone who voted for us as your favorite 4FDVSJUZ$PNQBOZ We send the police there in a hurry! (956) 682-6005 "TI"WFOVFt.D"MMFO59 State License #BO4881 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Readers’ Choice Award Best Bariatric Surgeon ERNESTO GARZA, MD, FACS experience. Experience counts in weight-loss surgery. There is no substitute for Dr. Garza is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has extensive training and experience in general surgery, advanced laparoscopic procedures, surgical oncology, endoscopy and bariatrics. His commitment to surgical excellence, education and training, along with his dedication to quality patient care, places him among the best bariatric or gastric bypass surgeons in Texas. Choose the 2013 Readers’ Choice winner for weight-loss surgery. Gastric Bypass Gastric Banding Gastric Sleeve Gastric Plication Learn more at www.vccweightloss.com To make an appointment CALL 855-VCC-APPT 10 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Juanita’s Flowers Flowers for All Occasions “Thank you for voting Mary Helle Readers Choice 2013 for Favorite Interior Designer” Custom Draperies, Bedding, Flooring, Wall Covering, Blinds & Shutters, Remodeling, Upholstery, New Furniture, Complete Interior Design 113 W. Business 83 • McAllen, TX (956) 686-1481 would like to say “Thank You” for voting us #1 .VNTt(BSUFSTt$FMFCSBUJPO 8FEEJOHt2VJODFB×FSB 956.686.0021 808 S. 16 1/2 St. (Corner of Houston and 17th) McAllen, Texas 78501 Thank you from McAllen Country Club! The Premier Private Country Club in the Rio Grande Valley! ome Away From Home” McAllen Country Club 615 Wichita Ave. McAllen, TX 78503 www.mcallencountryclub.com 956-631-1103 11 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 12 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Thank You for Making Dr. Rios Your Choice 12 years in a Row! Favorite Plastic Surgeon 2002-2013 & Favorite Laser Hair Removal Spa 2012-2013 956-682-3147 2101 Cornerstone Blvd Edinburg, TX www.riosplasticsurgery.com Thanks for voting us best Bar-B-Q rudys.com 209 WEST NOLANA • PHARR • 956.781.8888 13 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s Readers’ Choice for ThankYou! 2013 BEST CAKE DECORATOR (Special thanks to my loving husband Paul Ebrom, my parents, sons and in-laws) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 From All of Us At Cynthia’s Cakes Cynthia’s Cakes is pleased and honored to have been selected 6 years in a row as your favorite cake decorator! Our sincerest gratitude to all who have ordered from us over the past 30+ years. You gave us artistic license to create beautiful, magnificent works of cake art that have not only been recognized at your events but across the U.S. and abroad. We will continue to keep up with the newest trends, techniques in sugar art and provide personal service you have come to know and trust. Thank you so much for taking the time to cast your vote in our favor. Sweetest Regards, BUY ONE 24 PIECE SHEET CAKE AT REGULAR PRICE AND GET 2ND @ 1/2 PRICE ONE PER CUSTOMER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31ST 2013 Over The Difference is in the Detail... Years .$//,)44,%2$s%$)."52' By Appointment Only. WWW.CYNTHIASCAKES.COM 956-381-0008 Anahi Weddings 14 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 www.risicaandsons.com 02 20 03 20 05 20 06 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 Everyone at Risica & Sons would like to thank their loyal customers and friends for making us the #1 Glass Specialist 10 times in 12 years! Thank You Valley, Again! 13 20 781-3840 If It’s Glass, We Do It! {äÎÊ°ÊÝ«ÀiÃÃÜ>ÞÊnÎÊUÊ->ÊÕ>]Ê/8 />iÊ-ÌiÜ>ÀÌÊ,`°ÊiÝÌ #/--%2#)!,s2%3)$%.4)!,s!54/',!33 15 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Thank You! Costa Messa staff and management would like to express our most sincere gratitude for the honor of being voted Favorite Mexican Food Restaurant. We look foward to continuing to serve the Valley the finest and freshest Mexican food. Christopher Acosta Costa Messa Restaurant Pecan & 11th St. McAllen 618-5449 Authentic Mexican Fine Dining at its Best! www.costamessarestaurant.com 5248 N. 10th St. McAllen 618-1919 16 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Congratulations FIGHT CANCER WITH AWARD-WINNING CARE. 956-687-5150 • www.TexasOncology.com HOW TEXANS FIGHT CANCER. THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE NEWSPAPER We’re proud to announce that Guillermo Lazo, M.D., won Best Oncologist in the 2013 Monitor Readers’ Choice Awards. With Texas Oncology, you get renowned cancer care right here in McAllen, so you can fight cancer and stay close to home. 17 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 THANK YOU FOR MAKING US YOUR 2013 “FAVORITE MEAT MARKET” 5 YEARS IN A ROW! Serving Since 1984 Custom e Wild Gam g in s s e c ro P £ÎäÈÊ°Ê1ÛiÀÃÌÞ]Ê`LÕÀ}ÊUÊÎnÎÓÓΣ ¡Mil Gracias a todos de parte de la familia Aguilar y sus empleados! A million thanks from the Aguilar family & employees! 3317 W. UNIVERSITY, EDINBURG ÎnäÈää Founder Irineo Aguilar 1928-1992 425 N. NEBRASKA, SAN JUAN 702-3000 18 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 Thank you for selecting D&M Cleaners as your Favorite Distinction for Dry Cleaners The Monitor - September 2013 Christian Owner & Operated Since 1976 EXPERT ALTERATIONS U Zippers Replaced U Pants, Skirts, Jackets & Shirts U Lengthened U Shortened U Tapered U Let Out U Formals Fitting Room MCALLEN PHARR EDINBURG Uptown Plaza 4500 N. 10th 129 W. Park 701 S. Closner 630-4622 M-F 7 AM - 6:30 PM Sat. 8 AM - 12 PM 787-1401 383-2472 M-F 7:30 AM - 6 PM M-F 7 AM - 6 PM Sat. 8 AM - 12 PM Sat. 8 AM - 12 PM CLOSED SUNDAY “SEE YOU IN CHURCH” Thank You! for making us your Favorite Bar in 2012 & 2013 821 N. Main St. • McAllen TX • 956.928.1994 ARS E Y TWO ROW!! IN A Open 7 days a week M-F 11am-2am, Sat-Sun 1pm-2am Pouring / Serving Food everyday till 2am 19 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Thank you for voting us THE 2013 FAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IN THE VALLEY. Come dine with us! 1610 W. Expressway 83 PA PPA D E AU X . CO M (956) 783-1471 20 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 - 2 22 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 Congratulations! The Monitor - September 2013 Angela M. Cruz Weslaco You won 100 $ for voting for your favorites! Dr. Owen and staff would like to thank the Valley for the opportunity to treat the Valley athletes. Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine .ORTH-C#OLLs-C!LLEN4EXAS (956) 994-8983 2013 Reader’s Choice “Favorite Sports Medicine” Kip Owen, MD s"OARD#ERTIlED!"/3 s"OARD#ERTIlED3UBSPECIALTY 3PORTS-EDICINE s&ELLOW!!.! s&ELLOW!/33- 23 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 Thank You! ¡Gracias! The Monitor - September 2013 For Making Us Once Again Your FAVORITE PEDIATRICIAN “Agradecemos una vez mas a nuestros pacientitos su preferencia.” G. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., F.A.A.P. Pediatrician “We are comitted to the health and well being of every one of our patients, thank you for your continued support.” Ricardo Ochoa, M.D., F.A.A.P. Pediatrician 2703 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg, TX (956) 682-9559 24 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Come see why we were voted number 1! U Treating the RGV for Over 30 Years U GRASTON Therapy Providers U Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioners U The RGV’s Only ART (Active Release Technique) - IRONMAN Triathlon Providers U Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression U You Always See Dr. Martin Call Jeanette Cash for a tour of the Valley’s premier retirement community. 956.968.4575 £ÎääÊ-°ÊÀ`iÀÊUÊ7iÃ>V]Ê/8Ê www.johnknoxvillagergv.com . Complete Family Foot Care would like to thank everyone for voting Dr. Bryan Prukop 2013 Readers’ Choice Favorite Podiatrist It means a lot to us. Complete Family Foot Care Lee’s Pharmacy and staff would like to thank everyone for voting us Favorite Medical Equipment Supplier & Pharmacist! It means a lot to us. Please continue being our loyal Customers. For your convenience we have two locations to better serve you. “Take the First Step to a Healthier You” www.completefamilyfootcare.com 812 LINDBERG AVE. McALLEN 1922 E. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, STE. D MISSION (956) 971-9107 1901 S. 1st, McAllen, Texas 956-686-3716 5120 N. 10th, McAllen, Texas 956-630-5500 25 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 26 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Thanks to our loyal customers for voting us “Favorite Bakery” for 12 years! McAllen 2633 Pecan Blvd. 631-9790 Mission 2910 N. Conway 583-3004 Pharr 902 S. Cage Blvd. 702-8100 Edinburg 2121 N. Closner 318-0100 27 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 28 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Phone: (956) 686-3247 48BSF3Et.D"MMFO59 48BSF3Et XXX$IBQBT.PWJOHDPN 0QFSBUFECZ$IBQBT.PWJOH&YQSFTT--$ 29 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 We would like to extend our gratitude to the people of the Rio Grande Valley who selected us as your 2013 favorite hearing aid center FREE HEARING EXAM AND EAR INSPECTION Call in for an appointment today! We pride ourselves in providing you with the best sound quality in the industry. PHARR 300 E. Exp. 83 - Ste. G 702-7777 MISSION 523 N. Conway - Ste. 1 580-3333 We would like to thank all of our families, teachers, and staff for making us the Monitor’s Readers’ Choice 2013 Favorite Pre-School/Daycare Kinder Campus 1600 W. Canton, Edinburg,TX 956-316-4475 30 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 Congratulations! The Monitor - September 2013 Angela M. Cruz Weslaco You won 100 $ for voting for your favorites! Allegiance Health Care, Inc. ‘Quality Health Care...Our Pledge To You” Thank you to our clients, our staff and the community for making Allegiance Health Care, Inc. “Favorite Health Care” 7INNER&OR BEST PARTY RENTAL In The Valley! From all of us at Thank You! We are pleased and honored to have been selected as you favorite party rental in the 2013 Monitor’s Readers’ Choice! 116 W. Tom Landry Mission, Texas 78572 t Fax: (956) 519-3811 200 N. McColl, Ste.D -C!LLEN48s 31 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 32 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 Monitor’s Readers’ Choice 2013 Best Tamales 10 Years in a row!! Thank You “To all my loyal customers and friends: Thank You for voting us as the ‘Favorite Tamales’ in the Valley.” -Delia 4800 S. 23rd, Ste. 5 McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 630-3502 825 W. Ferguson Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 783-7799 3012 N. Closner Blvd. Edinburg, TX 78541 (956) 380-2700 800 W. Griffin Pkwy. Mission, TX 78572 (956) 584-5800 106 W. Nolana San Juan, TX 78579 (956) 961-4565 3400 N. 10th St. McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 627-2532 We ship nationwide! www.deliastamales.com BUY ONE DOZEN GET SECOND DOZEN HALF PRICE &RXSRQYDOLGRQ¿UVWGR]HQRQO\ Exp. 10-31-2013 33 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE NEWSPAPER 34 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS Accountant/Tax Preparer Santos Galvan, Weslaco Ambulance Service Life-line Ambulance Appliance Stores Best Buy Auto Body Shop Frank Smith Col. Center Bakery De Alba Bank IBC Banquet Hall/Ballroom Mario’s Bar Roosevelt’s at 7 BBQ Rudy’s Beauty Salon De Sanchez Day Spa & Salon Behavioral Health South Texas Behavioral Bingo Hall El Bingo Grande Breakfast Place IHOP Bridal Shop David’s Bridal Buffet Style >ŝŶ͛Ɛ'ƌĂŶĚƵīĞƚ Cake Decorator Cynthia’s Cake Cardiologist Dr. Jeremy Enslein Carpet Cleaner ZĂŝŶďŽǁ/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů Chamer of Commerce Mission Chamber Children’s Restaurant/Party Place Peter Piper Pizza Chiropractor DĂƌƟŶŚŝƌŽƉƌĂĐƟĐ Church/Place of Worship Palm Valley Church City McAllen Coffee Shop Starbuck’s 35 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS College - University University of Texas Pan American Consignment Store Our Secret Communications/Wireless Cricket Convenience Store Stripes Dance School Melba’s School of Dance Day Spa Avalon Spa & Salon Deli Janson’s Deli Dentist/Orthodontist ƌ͘:ĞīƌĞLJůǀĂƌĂĚŽ Department Store Dillard’s Diet Center Dr. Alison Garza Dry Cleaners D&M Electrician Mr. Electric Elementary School Valley View Fabric Store Hancock Fajitas Poncho’s Family Doctor Dr. Alison Garza Fast Food Whataburger Financial Planner Edward Jones, McAllen Fitness Center Freedom Fitness Floor and Tile Store Pangea Floor Covering Floral/Gift Shop Juanita’s Flowers Funeral Home Legacy Chapel Furniture Store Lack’s 36 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS Garden Nursery Valley Garden Center Glass Company Risica & Sons Gold/Silver Exchange AAA Gold & Silver Golf Course McAllen Country Club Hamburger Whataburger Hardware/Home Improvement Lowe’s Health Food Store Sprouts Hearing Aid Center American Discount Hearing Heating & Cooling Air Systems, Donna High School Sharyland Home Health Care Allegiance Health Care Hospital Doctor’s Hospital @ Renaissance Hotel/Motel Embassy Suites Ice Cream Shop Baskin Robbins Insurance Agent Raymond Longoria, Mission Insurance Company Salazar Ins. Group Interior Decorator/Designer Helle’s International Food Dai Tung, Mission Karate School Success Leadership Academy Laser Hair Removal ZŝŽƐĞŶƚĞƌĨŽƌWůĂƐƟĐ^ƵƌŐĞƌLJ Lasik Eye Surgeon Dr. Carlos Manrique Law Firm Raul Medina 37 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS Learning Center Sylvan Loan Company Sun Loan Local Media Website KRGV.com Local TV Personality >ĞƩLJ'ĂƌnjĂ Makeup Artist MAC at Dillard’s Mariachi Group Mariachi 7 Leguas Meat Market Aguilar’s Meat market Medical Equipment/Supplies Lee’s Pharmacy Men’s Clothing Store Dillard’s Mexican Food Costa Messa Middle School Shary North J. H. Mortgage Company Wells Fargo Moving Company Chapa’s Moving Service Museum Gallery IMAS Musical Instrument Store Melhart’s Music Music/DJ/Entertainment Mariachi Los Arrieros Nail Shop Juicy Nails New Care Dealer Bert Ogden Chevrolet Newspaper The Monitor Night Spot Delorean’s Nursing Home/Assisted Living The Bridges OB-GYN Dr. Efraim Vela Occupational Therapist <ƌŝƐƟŶĞZŽĚƌŝŐƵĞnj Oncologist Dr. Guillermo Lazo 38 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS Ophthalmologist/Optometrist Dr. William B Bieker Oral Surgeon Dr. Carlos Cruz Bariatric Surgery Dr. Ernesto Garza Party Rental All Ocassion Pediatrician Dr. Athanasi Orfanos Pharmacy Walgreen’s Physical Therapist EĂƚŚĂŶ^ĂīĞůƐ͕Zd Pizza Pizza Hut Plastic Surgeon Dr. Luis Rios Plumber Toby’s Podiatrist Dr. Bryan Prukop Portrait Studio WŽƌƚƌĂŝƚ/ŶŶŽǀĂƟŽŶƐ Preschool/Day Care Kinder Campus Psychologist Dr. Rodolfo Quintana Radio Personality/DJ Patches Radio Station 107.9 Retail Jeweler Zales Retirement Community John Knox Village 5RR¿QJ ZƵďŝŽZŽŽĮŶŐ͕DŝƐƐŝŽŶ School Coach Ron Adame, Sharyland School District Sharyland School Principal Cynthia Wilson School Teacher Elida Salinas, Sharyland North Seafood Restaurant Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 39 - Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 The Monitor - September 2013 The Monitor’s 2013 READERS’ c h o i c e AWARDS Security/Burglar Co. Superior Alarms Sign Company Sign Depot Sports Medicine Dr. Kip Owen Steak Santa Fe Steakhouse Storage Company Pods Supermarket HEB Tamales Delia’s Taqueria Taqueria La Mexicana Telecommunications Provider AT & T Tires/Accessories Discount Tire Travel Agency Cruises by Dee TV Station KRGV 5 TV Service Provider Direct TV Urologist Dr. Henry Ruiz Used Car Dealer Frank Smith Veterinarian Adalberto Garza Women’s Clothing/Boutique Sylvia’s Wings Wing Stop Congratulations to all the Winners!