Day Trip to Brownsville 🌮 (FULL EPISODE) S10 E6

At the very tip of Texas, where just a river separates two countries, a vibrant Tex-Mexified adventure awaits. Time for some South Texas-trippin'!
Housed in a 1920s train depot, this museum tells the story of the Mexican-American War and how it lead to Brownsville’s creation. The exhibits show that Brownsville is a place where the histories of Mexico and Texas mix together.
You can visit the Palo Alto battlefield to learn about the first battle in the Mexican-American War. Tour the battlefield, get a bird’s eye view from the observation deck and even see historic cannons and field guns from the battle.
If you’re expecting brisket and sausage at this barbecue joint, then you’re thinking of the wrong kind of ‘cue. Sure, it’s still smoked meat, but Vera’s is one of the few spots left in the states serving up traditional Mexican barbacoa - a full cow head cooked in a burning pit in the ground. Don’t let the words “cow head” scare you off, it’s mighty tasty in a taco.
When you’re in Brownsville, just prepare for tacos galore. This local favorite is opened late and tacos are about a dollar a piece. The choices are simple: choose between 6 or 8 street tacos and choose your meat. Then prepare for a beautiful presentation of tacos piled high with avocado, onions and cilantro, with plenty of hot sauce choices.
The Sable Palm Sanctuary is an old sugar cane plantation right in the middle of a lush native palm forest filled with colorful birds and wildlife. Take a stroll through the sanctuary to get lost in the South Texas beauty.
Boca Chica Beach is the spot where the Rio Grande meets up with the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a pretty cool to see this water that has floated all the way down from El Paso.
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[@theorigdeathfromafar]

Thank you for capturing the spirit of Brownsville. Not only food-wise, but historically, culturally, and geographically you have represented us for who we are and not a political talking point. This was my first time seeing your show; I am now a loyal subscriber. Your staff and your reporting were great, safe travels. "Valla con Dios". Come back during Charro Days, please.

[@TheDaytripper]

Appreciate it. Love your city.

[@Provident.]

@@TheDaytripper😁

[@956-Metal-Gear-Musician]

@@TheDaytripperI think the only things you mighta missed are the plazas and the Gladys Porter Zoo. Hometown of Harambe! But regardless, thanks for coming and sharing our city!

[@yurem05]

Ive lived here in Brownsville for years now and i think its the first time finally someone shows Brownsville and gets some recognition

[@renataroseguedea]

Brownsville is a wonderful community with an abundance of culture, history and delicious food. Best time to visit is during Charro Days. Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@diegoallcaps]

You mean bitter closed minded people who treat the city like Mexico?

[@andsiver_2012]

I live there : )

[@grugamersriseup7299]

I would’ve thought that this channel would have at least a million subscribers if I didn’t know , I know you will blow up one day

[@VT808]

As a transplant from Hawaii. I love watching your videos. Hate living here for years. Began to embrace it and with your videos there’s so much more to love about Texas.

[@0ky_ky0]

Thanks for coming! I would never thought some one would come and show our Brownsville, I've live here since I was a new born, best placer ever, gracias!

[@TheDaytripper]

Love your city.

[@puzzlingoose364]

Thank you for not making this political. It's actually a very safe town with tons of great things for everyone to enjoy. This doc really captured that. This felt like a loveletter to Brownsville. I hope you get to visit again. Hasta là proxima 💙

[@ashleybuz8131]

How is it heat wise? My husband is literally flying back here to OR from his interview with Spacex. I’m scouring the webs for any info on Brownsville and finding nothing. We’ve got theee little ones and possibly moving in the next few weeks. But I’m kind of heat intolerant, like 80 here in OR is too much for me. I was looking forward to finding a place in town so o can walk around with my munchkins while hubs is at work. Even started learning Spanish so I can meet more people. I’m excited but I’m worried about the heat. And is it safe to walk around alone with my kids? We’re outside of Portland a bit in a small town and it’s safe-ish to walk around here. I would miss having that freedom a lot. Any info on Brownsville would be so appreciated! ❤ Y’all aren’t talked about much sadly.

[@Besitosmwuah]

⁠@@ashleybuz8131Brownsville is very safe to walk around with kids! Especially if your husband is with you I would not worry. As for the heat 😅 around the 80s is usually around the coolest it gets, maybe even the 70s, but during the summer months you can expect it to rise to the 90s and over 100s on especially hot days. Though you can grow accustomed to it after living here for some time, as someone whose grown up here I can’t tell you what the transition would feel like. If you haven’t already moved here(or if you have and still want to know) i’ll be happy to answer questions as best as I can as a local 😊

[@elizabethramos1288]

I grew up in Brownsville and have never made it out to the Palo Alto memorial park.. that’s going to change soon. This was so wonderfully done. Thank you from the bottom of my TexMex heart.

[@0144241ea]

If you are a cowboys fan the pitada on Southmost Rd, February charro days celebration. If you get a chance to come back, the whole valley is full of great people, cities, towns, history, traditions. Sundays in the 80s and early 90s...tradition was barbacoa, big red drink and Johnny Canales on T.V. There are so many places in the valley to eat delicious food. Thank you and your crew for showcasing our hometown. We hope you enjoyed your stay and come back soon.

[@kevinrice7663]

I'm glad you're replaying episodes that has been on PBS, it's been a while,thanks for all you do 👊🤘👍

[@craigjackson1969]

Hi from Austin, raised in Harlingen close to Brownsville. I'm not sure if you meant the Rio Grande rivers coverage of just Texas, but I recently followed the river on the map and saw that the headwaters are all the way on top of a mountain in SW Colorado!

[@letiquia]

One thing we take for granted in the RGV is the taco prices. One order (6 tacos) of Bistek will range from 6.99 to 8.99 with Cilantro, Onion, Fresh Cheese and Avocado plus the Charro Beans and Grilled Onion included on the side. I lived in Houston for 2yrs and they only sold per taco usually from $1 to $1.50 but only with Cilantro and Onion, it would be an extra $1 to $1.50 PER TACO to add Fresh Cheese and Avocado not to mention Grilled Onion and Charro Beans were usually not included. That would be a whopping $15 to $18 for 6 tacos. San Antonio, ate at "Taco Blvd", is the only other place besides Matamoros and the RGV where I have found these type of tacos.

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

This is fantastic, because Brownsville is so far off the beaten path, that I've never had any reason to go there. Thanks for filling in the gaps. My late aunt and her husband lived there for many years.

[@allstarthrifter9355]

man i gotta hand it to you. For someone whos been doing youtube for over 13 years and only have 47k subs is crazy. Most ppl would have given up after the first couple years but you just kept going. You even pay a production team which is nuts too. Keep it up bud!

[@TheDaytripper]

Thanks for the encouragement. We're mostly a TV show on PBS. We only recently started leaning into KZbin. So these are all the episodes that have aired on TV for those 13 years.

[@ughmuggles8642]

Brownsville in spanish is Bronsvil 😂

[@tinabuenzow9992]

Absolutely love your piece on my old stomping grounds! i was born and raised there and i'm very proud to see and share this episode with all my friends! Thank you for sharing your tripping!! Blessings!

[@jasmynezarandona498]

Next time try Tacos D'Marcelo on Southmost! Best tacos in Brownsville. Also Mejia's on Tulipan- best flautas. I like them suave (soft), but dorada (crunchy) is good too

[@956-Metal-Gear-Musician]

As someone who lives in Brownsville, thank you for showing what it’s like to be here! I love this city. I believe I actually marched on one of the roads in this video with my marching band. So big but so small.

[@stbm_jesse]

So crazy to see my town in such an awesome video! Thanks for showing Brownsville’s beauty!

[@TheDaytripper]

Love RGV.

[@blankerism4189]

The Palm Tree sanctuary that you visited is one of the last remnants of a palm tree forest that existed in the valley. Now only patches are left along the river. I don't know if Santa Ana wildlife refuge or Benson State Park are part of that eco system that once existed over 100 years ago. Theres very little literature about it but I always found it fascinating.

[@kwahhn]

That taco flight was beautiful.

[@Davidsedge1]

Very informative video. The way the history of Brownsville was explained never been done and I was born and raised in Brownsville. Thank you for your videos . I will make it a point to watch some more videos on Sunday with my coffee. GMA can wait 😊 KUDOS , Congrats!!!

[@BransonDillon]

Mondo is such a great guy to talk with.. WOW! Great documentary on my home town. Gracias..

[@TheDaytripper]

He is awesome. And I love your town.

[@maryjones5416]

We are happy you came to visit but we are so much more than tacos. Next time, visit our art museum our farmers' markets, our zoo, and our award winning theater!!! We are the perfect blend of tradition and progressive movement.

[@TheRioGrandePodcast]

Thanks so much for coming down and checking out our home! We appreciate you showcasing the area to the rest of the state! Awesome content and definitely accurate 👏

[@sillyhippoparty]

I would put Brownsville as one of my favorite cities not only for the food but for how peaceful it can be. Charros day is the time of the party where people come to celebrate peace between Matamoros and Brownsville so check out the parades. Also último taco is the most popular taco place ,like I believe everyone in Brownsville has been there at least once 😂

[@RaulGarcia-so7lc]

WOW! Great documentary on my home town. Gracias.

[@TheDaytripper]

Thanks!!!

[@shellyengel6620]

Moved here due to work 4 years ago Having co.e from Ft Worth and Texas hill country, my husband and I cursed rhis place for months. Then when we started to actually figure out Brownsville we can honestly say how much we will not move away. There is so much to see and do and eat here. Many defected successful chefs cook here, the nightlife is quaint and safe with our police officers on horseback. You can wonder from mixilogy bar to latenight coffee shop with live local music or movies in the park with kids and dogs. Farmers market dow town every saturday. Miles of bike trails. Close to Progresso. SPI is 20 minutes away, maybe only 15. SPI & Port Isabel have great food!!! Cleanest beach in U ited States. Fun to parasail or do a dolphin day trip. The list goes on. Oh, and we have Space X and friendly folks. Come visit again, may e during Charro Days.

[@jtexan4098]

Brownsville is growing Thanks for showcasing our beautiful city

[@thanhdoan3536]

After watching this show, I really want to visit Brownsville. I live in LA. 😊

[@TheDaytripper]

Gotta go. It's a special place.

[@TXbeats62]

Lol thus could be it's own episode 🤣

[@georgebush1885]

Its so interesting seeing somone experience a city that I've seen so much for the first time

[@rebeccadees2300]

Loved this one. Thank you for sharing this. I’m so ready to visit this place. I’ve never had the desire to before so thank you..👍😊

[@freeheartnow]

These videos go by so fast...really enjoy them. Thank you, guys!

[@jlalvarezvlog]

Such a great video! Those tacos look so good 🤤

[@marydelagarza7445]

Loved it❣️ my hometown ❤Vaya con Dios 🙏

[@TheDaytripper]

I love it too

[@jakeram1628]

Awesome...Great Content Enjoyed every Minute🙌🏼

[@silvestreibarra3961]

Ven a Matamoros Tamaulipas México A lado de brownsville 🙂

[@dianadiana2719]

Mando Vera is hilarious,he made me laugh so hard and you are cool at trying out the barbacoba, eye, I bet you want more ,well not the 👁️

[@oobleck8855]

REPRESENTING BROWNSVILLE LETS GOOOO

[@TheDaytripper]

Thanks!

[@raudypena1976]

You guys should stop by Smoke Crafters Barbecue in Mission 👍🏼😊👍🏼, thanks for the tip on Stanley’s and the candy co. In Tyler! Two of my regular stops now 😊👍🏼

[@Jaguarwarrior8809]

Smoke crafters is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raudypena1976]

@@Jaguarwarrior8809 hell yeah lol

[@alexgon9627]

Cowhead is the best part of the whole animal. ans before you say gross think about the hotdogs

[@Wubbalicous]

lol i would say visit san benito n do a video about my hometown but sadly my town is lame . thanks for showing love to the valley !

[@Lunaria_Vale]

I would love to go to those museums! Next time I go, I'll be sure to pop by!

[@williamstubbs779]

This was a nice episode. I'm disappointed at the omition of Gladys Porter Zoo.

[@fabianpulido748]

Born and raised in Brownsville. There’s no place like home

[@morgatron34]

I love Richie's wrestling moves. Very on point :)

[@lupitasmith9944]

Grow up in South Texas and you will learn a lot about Texas history.

[@silvestreibarra3961]

love the Mexican barbecue, the cheek is the best, some good tacos 🌮 with green and red sauce cilantro onion is the best on the palate

[@ricktaylor5397]

IMO, one of the reasons the time period around the Mexican American war is overlooked in history classes is a matter of timing. In high school and university, US history is taught in 2 semesters, one from beginning to the Civil War and Reconstruction to the present. Usually the first semester is over before the MEX/US is covered and the second semester starts after the Civil War.

[@TheDaytripper]

It's before the Civil War but most classes are too excited to get to the Civil War faster.

[@blankerism4189]

our UTRGV History department and the professors covered them pretty well in American Heritage l. The reason it was covered was because our professor was the author of the textbook we used. Depending on who the professor some would require supplemental readings

[@chrisjohns5877]

Thought about stopping by here after going to south padre island. After watching this, I regret not doing so.

[@michim1217]

Love my hometown! ❤

[@hectorparatoregarcia893]

Like live there man 👍

[@user-ws9ec9bq1c]

Enjoyed this episode. The Rio Grande Valley doesn’t get enough attention.

[@LaVidaesfria_]

Overall how do you thinking Brownsville Financially is holding up? And also is their tax.? Beautiful place Never been there but my Dream is to go there one Day and Hopefully live.

[@jayboi7565]

Oh so that’s what those annoying birds are called 😂"chachalacas"

[@Aaovio]

PURE PINCHE 956 CUH

[@hs-blade]

Tls takuache, ponte a jalar

[@ViralChubb]

You forgot the ALV

[@geo102094]

I went there once and asked for my the tripas to be cooked well done and the waiter told me they couldn't accomodate that! 😑 Imma be petty over that!😂

[@NegativeJV]

as a person from brownsville i can approve

[@eddiej1012]

Y'all should visit other cities in the RGV. Plenty of history and film opportunities for plenty of views. Lol

[@luiscantu4968]

You should visit McAllen TX and South Padre. Also SpaceX

[@bivianocazares6919]

My hometown :)

[@TheDaytripper]

Love it

[@ernstpierre7021]

thought i was going to get racist vibes boy was i wrong this guy seem really cool

[@TheDaytripper]

Thanks!

[@Texxet11]

Mondo is such a great guy to talk with.

[@Pablo-xj6rw]

This my hometown man do I miss home

[@dianadiana2719]

One day I'm going to go see the birds at Boca Chica .

[@0144241ea]

I used to work in the landfill...there are tons of bird species there year round. Also at Sabal Palm Sanctuary.

[@AlexaSmith]

I love brownsville

[@silvestreibarra3961]

Barbacoa mexicana yeaaa🤘😈🔥

[@llorylloyd]

I always feel sorry for the guys watching you eat all the food. 😢 😂

[@JimmyJam7571]

Is there a Thanksgiving episode of the day tripper

[@margieloya5018]

Great video ❤

[@TXbeats62]

Gotta do a proper food tour down there

[@TheDaytripper]

That's a great idea. What are the must-stop spots?

[@TXbeats62]

@@TheDaytripper is there an easier way than via KZbin comment haha. Off the top of my head: Biggos Chef Ricardo's La vaquita taqueria Super creme for breakfast Show people a tosada from taqueria Siberia Ultimo always needs to be on the list even if you already went there. Tamales from Delia's. Mariscos de la Rosa (seafood) Yukis for snacks

[@TXbeats62]

@@TheDaytripper and show the people some frijoles especiales

[@Besitosmwuah]

⁠​⁠@@TXbeats62My mother adores Yukis ❤ Next to Michoacana, it’s one of her favorite places to buy something sweet.

[@eaglewindspirit]

Raised in Bville and love Boca Chica beach.

[@ciraiv]

The Rio Grande Valley… Where to Coast meets the Border

[@alexita000]

We call it Browntown .

[@user-Michoacan]

One day it will be ours again

[@andsiver_2012]

I live in this place guys!

[@johnmcdanieljr2109]

Deep south texas 😎

[@Jabez.21]

i live 20 min away from Brownsville Texas

[@LolKimberly14]

I live in Brownsville Texas

[@twnfmtx]

You missed Rutledge Burgers

[@saintric7282]

Texas is mexico before then english came as 🤔🤔🤔🧐🧐 idk

[@sWeeTcholo]

palo alto was not the first battle it happened near fort texas aka fort brown witch the gov lied about it to get there way

[@JimmyJam7571]

Fire in the hole!!!

[@alexita000]

By the way, we have 3 bridges to cross the border.

[@alexmartinez-pm9zt]

b town babyy

[@Bielzin126]

Legal

[@MARCOSCASH956]

I live in the Rio Grande valle

[@cale185]

i live in brownsville.

[@ieshagomez3384]

Puro 956 ❤

[@avilajuanjr4468]

I live in Brownsville

[@viarnay]

the city with a Space port...😎

[@Hannahvazquez1204]

My cityyy

[@bcreative2772]

It's so beautiful wish I was a B Ville gal 😢❤🎉

[@DG-qb2lm]

Puro pinche 956

[@jayboi7565]

Puro pinche 956 Alv cuhhhhh

[@tedterlaga9852]

Totally awesome, Connecticut is so boring

[@roofrat68]

Why, theirs nothing here in the valley. People come here to die. Nobody has left the valley because they can't afford to. Companies are greedy and don't pay their employees right. They're robbing them on cost of living. They keep them at minimum wage. Don't believe me, I just moved down from N.Texas and the groceries and gas is the same price up their. But Companies don't wanna pay right. You ask me, the only good thing about down here is the food and gain a lot of weight. Other then that, not a great place to live..to all you who read this, I'm originally from here but don't like the valley...poverty, wages, Companies cheating everybody..

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

Ciudad marrón

[@sWeeTcholo]

mexican used copper balls

[@CatLadiesUnite]

Space X is going to do what was done to Titusville. It’ll be abandoned also.

[@Anxious_Gamer_Tx]

Don't let the romanticization of this video fool you. Brownsville sucks. Lol