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Thank You ATTORNEY AT LAW, PC Thank you Del Rio for your recognition of my law office under the ‘Best Attorney’ category. I am immensely honored but as flattering as this distinction is nothing makes me feel more proud and priveleged than to serve as your attorney. Thank you Del Rio for continuing to entrust us with your most important legal matters.
Phone: 830.774.0000 · Fax: 830.774.3011 212 East Garfield Ave · Del Rio, TX
www.escamillalaw.com
Congratulations To All Of The 2017 Winners! The Del Rio News-Herald’s ‘Del Rio’s Best’ Reader’s Choice Awards have quickly become one of the area’s most prestigious forms of community recognition. Although, the results are not scientific, businesses are proud of the attention and honor that comes from being voted one of the top businesses in Val Verde County. The awards are based on raw results taken from print ballots collected for the purpose of recognizing those businesses that receive the most votes. While our goal is to get a fair representation of the opinions of our readers, we do not verify each vote for authenticity. We simply present the result in a fair manner for which the votes were cast. The tabulations are done to show the top three businesses that received votes. In a category where there were many businesses that received votes, it is possible we show less than the top 3. This program is not in any manner an endorsement by this newspaper or our staff about any business or the services they provide. We hope you enjoy looking through the results and thank you for your participation. Congratulations to all those businesses recognized and everyone that works hard to make Del Rio such a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.
2205 Bedell Avenue Del Rio, Texas 78840 Phone (830) 775-1551 Fax (830) 774-2610
www.delrionewsherald.com
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BEST Bakery
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Bar-B-Que
First Place
Thank You Del Rio Thank you Del Rio readers for voting and choosing us as
BEST MEXICAN PLATE Seafood Available
Daily Specials OPEN 6:00AM TO 10:00PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY OPEN 24 HOURS Major Credit Cards Accepted
808 Ave G • Del Rio, Tx 78840 • 830-775-8808
4 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017
for Voting us one of the Best!
Judy Cox G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home 114 Fletcher Drive Del Rio, Texas 78840 830-775-2000
Thank you, Del Rio, for a great year! We are honored to serve your insurance needs since 1906.
If you care about it, we can insure it.
VOTED ONE OF THE BEST
Edwards-Graham Insurance Agency Auto · Home · Mobile Home · Renters · Motorcycle · Boat Commercial · Workers Compensation · Bonds
1906 Veterans Blvd., Del Rio, TX • 830-775-2411 or 800-753-0102
Voted One of the
BEST REALTORS IN DEL RIO! 3 Years in a Row! Thank you Del Rio for placing your trust and confidence in me! I appreciate your vote and I am honored for this recognition! TEXAS HERITAGE Real Estate When Honesty & Integrity Count
Need To Buy Or Sell Your Home?
(830) 734-2945
2116 Veterans Blvd Ste 8 Next to Subway • (830) 775-0700 www.texasheritage.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 5
BEST Pancakes
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Second Place
Third Place
BEST Fries
First Place
BEST Meat Market
First Place
BEST Mexican Plate
First Place
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Pictured left to right top row: Mari Guadarrama, Nicole Luna, Jenny Salazar, Lulu Bejarano, Lilly Cedillo, Lark Whitaker, Amy Najera and Elizabeth Ayala. Pictured bottom row: Dr. Ruben E. Mora, D.D.S., Dr. Victoria Balderas, D.D.S. Not pictured Office Manager, Maria Araujo
Thank you Del Rio!
We would like to express our most sincere gratitude for being chosen best dentist! We appreciate each of you, and look forward to the opportunity of serving your family!
Del Rio Dentistry PC
www.delriodentistry.com 551 W. Cantu Rd Del Rio TX, 78840 • 830.775.2421 Fax: 830.774.4231
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BEST Mexican Restaurant
First Place
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Third Place
BEST Pizza
First Place
BEST Salsa
First Place
BEST Sandwich
First Place
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BEST Tackle Shop
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Furniture Store
First Place
Congratulations To All Of This Year’s Winners! BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 9
BEST Soup
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Steak
First Place
BEST Food Truck
LUCEROS MEXICAN FOOD
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
First Place
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BEST AC & Heating
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BEST Nail Salon
VISTA NAILS First Place
POLISHED ELEGANCE Second Place
PRO’S NAILS Third Place
BEST Dog Groomer
KEN LUCIO First Place
VIP PET RESORT
Second Place
Third Place
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Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Hotel
Book your honeymoon suite First Place
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner LIVE MUSIC by: Buddy Vargas
BEST Local Boutique 2101 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830-775-1511
First Place
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Thank You Del Rio foR VoTing us one of The BesT
In Two CaTegorIes!
VOTED BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTE! VOTED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER!
#266337 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 13
BEST Caterer
Book your honeymoon suite Romantic Valentine’s Dinner LIVE MUSIC by: Buddy Vargas
First Place
Second Place
2101 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830-775-1511
BEST Western Wear Store
First Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Local Attraction
LAKE AMISTAD First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Health and Wellness Store
First Place
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Second Place
Third Place
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BEST Attorney Law Offices Of
DAVID ORTIZ
First Place
Second Place
Law Offices Of
MIKE BAGLEY
Third Place
BEST Customer Service
K.D.’S ACADEMY
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Day Care
K.D.’S ACADEMY
First Place
BEST Carpet Cleaning Border City Carpet First Place
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Second Place
Superior Carpet Service Third Place
Fragolas Catering CREATING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGH FOOD
Thank you Del Rio for your business & support! May God continue to bless you!
Thank You Del Rio!
from the staff and Shannon Brown. We appreciate your votes and support! SHANNON BROWN OWNER 440 S. Main Del Rio, Texas 78840 (830) 768-4837
Tirzah Starnes Chef
Follow Us buffalo_girls Buffalo Girls & The Brown Bag
830-734-8916
fragolascatering@gmail.com facebook.com/fragolascatering
LA HACIENDA MEAT MARKET
Cuts To Order!
The friendliest little meat market in town! • Ribeye • T-Bone & Sirloin Steaks • Grilled Hamburger 11-2 • Dine-In or Takeout • Potato Salad, Chicken Salad • Hot Hamburger • Tamales • Sunday Menudo & Barbacoa
410 East Garza • Del Rio, Texas • 830-775-5491
USDA Choice Meats Every Thursday Carnitas y Chicharrones
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BEST Tint Shop
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
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Third Place
BEST Car Detailing
CAN CAN DO DO DETAILS DETAILS First Place
BEST Doctor Dr. Gutierrez
Val Verde Health Clinic Dr. Cadena Val Verde Health Clinic First Place
Second Place
Dr Laing Third Place
BEST Nurse
MORA GRAHAM First Place
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NADIA QUINTERO Second Place
ROLANDO LIRA Third Place
BEST Car Dealership
AUTO SALES
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Automotive Salesperson Josh Kalinchuk Ram Country Amanda Collins Pat Collins Auto First Place
Second Place
Pablo Rodriguez Hyundai of Del Rio Third Place
Ram Country 3611 HWY 90 WEST • DEL RIO, TX 2804 VETERANS BOULEVARD • DEL RIO, TX
THANK YOU DEL RIO FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST IN TOWN!
830-775-7575 • www.ramcountry.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 19
BEST Nursing Home & Inpatient Rehab
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Bartender
Erica Del Rio First Place
Jack Mayfield Second Place
Paulita Third Place
BEST DJ
ROWLAND GARZA First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Coldest Beer
White Horse Lounge First Place
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Second Place
Third Place
THANK YOU DEL RIO
FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST!
VOTED BEST DEALERSHIP M-F 7:45-3:00 Sat-9:00-2:00
Morning and lunch Delivery 24 hour Juice Cleanse Smoothies Fresh Veggie Juice Grab N Go Foods Vegan- vegetarían Options
Dulce Ma. Ramón Tula’s Juicery “Always Healthy Never Boring”
PAT COLLINS
AMANDA COLLINS
JESSE CAMPOS
ARMANDO “CHIEF” JIMENEZ
General Manager
Sales Consultant
VOTED BEST AUTO SALESPERSON
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
AMANDA COLLINS Sales Consultant
www.tulasjuicery.com
@tulasjuicery.com
(830) 422-2232 1001 South Main St Del Rio, Tx
Health Coaching Services Weekly Detox Juice Cleanse Fresh Food To Go Daily Daily Cold Pressed Juice Available
AUTO SALES THANK YOU FOR VOTING OUR FIRM AS ONE OF THE BEST FOR 2017
L-R: Filemon Ortiz Jr., F. David Ortiz
F. DaviD Ortiz FilemOn Ortiz Jr. attOrneys at law Ortiz & Ortiz, P.C.
310 N. Main Street Del Rio, Texas 78840 Office: (830) 775-0544 Fax (830) 775-5131 ortizlaw0544@yahoo.com
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VOTED THE BEST IN DEL RIO, 5 YEARS IN A ROW!
THANK YOU, DEL RIO! Fajita Taco
CORN TORTILLA CHIPS & RESTAURANT Open 6am - 8pm Drive Thru • 7am - 8pm Dine-In Located at 3900 Hwy 90E • Large orders call us at 830-298-2223
Buy chips 22 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017
Best
Enchilada Plate
Tapatios Plate
Monster Burger
Huevos Rancheros Plate
Breakfast Taco, Fajita Plate, Salsa, Mexican Plate, Mexican Restaurant
s online at www.julioscornchips.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 23
BEST Best Coach FRENCHIE MCCREA JASON RAMIREZ First Place
ANDREA GONZALEZ
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Best Librarian LAUREN BRADFORD Buena Vista Elementary First Place
BEST Best Principal JENNIFER SUTTON
SALAS First Place
Second Place
LIMON Third Place
BEST Make Up Artist
CHRISTINE COMPOS First Place
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Second Place
EDNNA MORALES Third Place
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BEST Hamburgers
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Oriental
GOLDEN DRAGON First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Fajitas
First Place
BEST Fried Chicken
MEME’S KLEEN KITCHEN First Place
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Can you conquer the
The reader’s choice pick as one of the Best hamburgers & french fries Serving Del Rio since 1978, Salas Better Burger hopes to continue doing so for many more years to come. Thank you for your patronage. - Salas family and staff Check out our Menu and more at www.salasbetterburger.com
MANSTER BURGER?
TACOS AL PASTOR or BISTECK
(Served with onions, cilantro, pepinos, limes with green and red salsa)
Thank you, Del Rio! We are proud to serve you! ***We would love to cater your next event, please ask for details***
Finish the Manster Burger meal in 15 minutes and get a gift certificate for a free meal!
913 East Ogden • Del Rio, Tx 78840 • (830) 775-0051
Restaurant: 830-765-8054 Food Truck: 830-765-6325
Hours of Operations: Tues-Thurs 11:00-9:00 Fri-Sat 11:00-10:00 Sun-Mon Closed
501 E. 12th St. Del Rio, TX
Thank you Del Rio for voting us Best Real Estate Agency!!!
Voted Best Realtor! Michaelanna Hunter
2602 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 (830) 775-8518
www.delriorealestate.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 27
BEST Dentist Louis H. Cadena D.D.S., P.A. DENTISTRY
Dr. Mora First Place
Family
Dr. Taylor
Dentistry
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Eye Doctor
First Place
Your child is you
BEST Home Health Care Providers
Our Thank You
to the citizens of the Del Rio community & surrounding areas for selecting Dr. Ceasar Faz as the Best Pediatrics Physician to service your pediatric needs for over First Place 30 years total service in the US & Mexico.
to remain up-to-d
and recomm
r. Cesar H. Faz
Academy of Ped Second Place
Third Place
find that we
understand and
BEST Pediatrician
This ongoing dialo
First Place
FAZ Service Available
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Daycare/Head Start Physicals - Dental Physicals
Dr. Jose Nodar Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Dr. Jorge Olaya Val Verde Health Clinic
Dr. Cesar Faz Frontera Pediatrics
Second Place
staff assures t
possible care. W Third Place
ongoing well chil
Voted Best Realtor! Thank you Del Rio for placing your trust in us!
Top Units Sold 2016 Top Producer Residential 2016
Voted Best Real Estate Agency
4218 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio, TX 78840 Office Phone: 830.775.3704
www.rmontgomeryrealestate.com
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BEST Place To Work Out
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Plumber
Casbeer Plumbing First Place
ROBLES PLUMBING
& DRAIN SERVICE
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Hair Stylist GLORIA GARZA
CARMEN RODRIGUEZ First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Insurance Agency
First Place
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BEST Hair Stylist
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Funeral Home
First Place
BEST Real Estate Agent Laura Rojas
First Place
Michaelana Hunter
Rhonda Montgomery
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Real Estate Agency
First Place
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THANK YOU DEL RIO
For Voting Us Best Tackle Shop!
BEHIND EVERY PROJECT IS A
506 E. Gibbs. St. • 830-775-3502 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 33
BEST Event Venue
CIVIC CENTER First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Florist
C&C
FLOWERS DESIGNERS
First Place
BEST Local Entertainment WHITE HORSE LOUNGE First Place
FAMILY JEWELS Second Place
Third Place
BEST Liquor Store DICK OWEN’S JR. LIQUORS First Place
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Second Place
DRIVE IN LIQUOR Third Place
Come visit our historical exhibits and artifacts
Amaro Eye Clinic, PLLC
an exciting place to visit for all ages!
Would like to thank the community for voting us the
BEST EYE DOCTOR
We have hands on activities for kids and are pet friendly
in Town!
We appreciate your Trust and continued Support.
• The grave of Judge Roy Bean • The Cadena Nativity
(830) 774-6167 2107 Veterans Blvd. Suite 10 Del Rio, TX 78840
• Walk through decommissioned caboose • Gift Shop and More!
whiteheadmuseum.org Tuesday-Saturday Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM 1:00PM-5:00PM
1308 S Main St 830-774-7568 FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
Voted
BEST in DAYCARE BEST in TEACHER BEST in CUSTOMER SERVICE
Thank you Del Rio for voting us Best Barbers. We are proud to serve you.
Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM • Wednesday 3PM to 8PM Close Saturday-Sunday
1700 Bedell - Suite C • Del Rio Tx (830) 442-9746
Wait for the best or settle for the rest.
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BEST Body Shop
Correa’s Body Shop
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Mechanic Gerry Pruneda Brown Automotive
Fabian Fuentes First Place
Second Place
PIÑA’S Auto Repair
Third Place
C&C Flower Designers Flowers For All Occasions
“Proud to serve Del Rio and all surrounding areas with their pet boarding and grooming needs!”
VIP Complete Pet Care 107 Brian Avenue Del Rio, TX 78840 Office: (830) 775-5000 Fax: (830) 775-5004 office@vipcompletepetcare.com www.vipcompletepetcare.com 36 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017
Shining Heart Bouquet
Swirling Heart Bouquet
Love’s Passion Bouquet
True Lovelies Bouquet
WE DELIVER AND WIRE FLOWERS!
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm
1913 Veterans Boulevard • Del Rio, Tx 830-774-7271 or 830-734-0037
THANK YOU DEL RIO!
We sincerely appreciate the confidence and trust you have placed in us.
Voted Best Dealership and
Voted Best Mechanic
Gerry Pruneda SHANE QUINN General Manager
DAVID HOWARD USED CAR MGR
JULIO DELGADO FINANCE MGR
ITZEL DELAFUENTE
KIM DUPILL
RUBEN SALAS
PABLO RODRIGUEZ
DIANA TALAVERA
MEL RODRIGUEZ
REMI ROJO
CARLOS ROBLES
Brown Automotive Center Find New Roads
SALES: Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm • Saturday: 9am-6pm SERVICE: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
The New Standard Of The World
† Plus tax, title & license * Chevrolet Conquest Bonus * General Motor Trade In Assistance ** GM Conquest
2520 Veterans Blvd. • Del Rio, TX • 775-7550 • 1-800-725-7550 • www.brownautocenter.com
ROCIO MADRID
PETE ORTIZ General Sales Manager
Quality Selection Value
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BEST Local Radio Personality Jay Gonzalez Lupita De La Paz First Place
Lady E
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Margaritas
First Place
BEST Night Club
First Place
BEST Best Teacher JOSE A CEDILLO
CARDWELL
NIETO
YADIRA HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL First Place
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Second Place
Third Place
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BEST Photographer
RON CASTLE First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Photo Booth
First Place
BEST Party Rental
First Place
BEST Roofing Company
HIGH PERFORMANCE G.C.
First Place
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BEST Breakfast Tacos
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Buffalo Wings
First Place
Thank You
A special thanks to the Blended Academy Student Council for counting the Best of Del Rio 2017 ballots. We appreciate your help! BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 41
BEST Non Profit Organization
Bethel Center First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Second Place
Third Place
BEST Mortgage Lender
BANK & TRUST First Place
BEST Financial Institution
BANK & TRUST
First Place
Second Place
CONGRATULATIONS 1st Del Rio’s Best Reader’s Choice Award Gift Card Winners
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Third Place
$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE Marvin Wood
2nd
$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
3rd
$25 GIFT CERTIFICATE
Margarita Santos
Selena Welch
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to the citizens of the Del Rio community & surrounding areas for selecting Dr. Ceasar Faz as the Best Pediatrics Physician to service your pediatric needs for over 30 years total service in the US & Mexico.
Dr. Cesar H. Faz
We consider it a privelege to provide the finest Pediatric Health Care available to our patients in a modern family-oriented, nurturing environment. We cheerfully serve our patients and their families with the highest level of courtesy, compassion, and respect. We continuously strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our patients and their parents, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in Pediatric Health Care.
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Our Providers Thank You
FAZ Service Available Texas Health Steps Physicals - Sports Physicals Daycare/Head Start Physicals - Dental Physicals ADHD/ADD Management - Immunizations Case Management through Referrals Sick Visits - Allergy Injections Synagis Injections - Ear Piercing
Dr. Daniel Dean Pu 109 W Martin • Del Rio, Tx 78840 • 830-778-5439 See patients at Most insurance accepted • Same day appointments available (in most cases)
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We would like to thank the families of Del Rio and Val Verde County for truly making us a part of your family during your time of need. It has been a privelege to have served Del Rio for more than 11 years. - Ricky Robles
FUNERAL HOMES • CEMETERY • MONUMENTS
Proudly serving Del Rio, Brackettville, and New Braunfels.
www.sunsetfuneralhomes.com