Located along the Rio Grande and right next to the border between the U.S. and Mexico, the small city of Laredo rests in the deep south of Texas.
Liquor sales in Laredo have been steady in this city and despite its small size, it has a busy nightlife scene. It is a great place to stop for food or drinks for those passing through to travel to Mexico as well as the surprisingly large number of local residents.
If you read below, you will see a table that displays the top bars and restaurants in Laredo in terms of financial success as well as a couple of popular areas in the city and annual events that are exclusive to Laredo, Texas.
The average household income for Laredo is $60,911, which is on the lower side, but with lower rent costs things are fairly manageable financially for the locals in this city. Laredo’s population is growing at 0.58% annually and the total population comes up to just above 264,000 people. It is a fairly young city as well with the median age of residents being a little under 29 years old.
In terms of the real estate in Laredo, the median rental costs are a particularly low $826 per month, with the median house value at right around $123,000. Currently, it is a buyer’s market in the city and many people are taking advantage of the cheaply priced homes available.
Laredo is the 10th largest city in Texas but still ranks right outside the top 80 largest cities in the United States. It is only around 107 miles large and has a population density of about 2,500 people per square mile.
Top 25 Laredo Businesses By January 2025 Alcohol Sales
Below are the top 25 establishments in Laredo ranked by total alcohol sales for January 2025.
# | Establishment | Liquor | Wine | Beer | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
|
$61,684 | $92 | $117,430 | $179,206 |
2. |
Hal's
|
$117,366 | $0 | $41,189 | $158,555 |
3. |
Republica Cantina De Mexico
|
$109,300 | $6,503 | $27,137 | $142,940 |
4. |
Cosmos Bar & Grill
|
$75,308 | $4,832 | $37,795 | $117,935 |
5. |
Whiskey River Country Bar
|
$0 | $0 | $0 | $108,815 |
6. |
Havana Sports Bar
|
$0 | $0 | $0 | $102,331 |
7. |
Nido
|
$63,459 | $101 | $30,828 | $94,388 |
8. |
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
|
$39,585 | $165 | $54,588 | $94,338 |
9. |
Blue Moon Country Bar & Patio
|
$52,750 | $0 | $32,250 | $85,000 |
10. |
Otilia's Restaurant
|
$39,330 | $17,399 | $24,823 | $81,552 |
11. |
Buffalo Wild Wings
|
$21,088 | $0 | $50,252 | $71,340 |
12. |
Border Foundry Restaurant & Bar
|
$48,622 | $13,801 | $8,604 | $71,027 |
13. |
Pla-mor Entertanment
|
$33,878 | $14 | $36,017 | $69,909 |
14. |
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
|
$35,511 | $650 | $33,342 | $69,503 |
15. |
Xoticas
|
$35,875 | $340 | $32,167 | $68,382 |
16. |
Santa Barra
|
$0 | $0 | $0 | $67,345 |
17. |
Palenque Grill
|
$44,919 | $3,661 | $17,837 | $66,417 |
18. |
Average Joe's Sports Bar and Grill
|
$32,324 | $0 | $28,275 | $60,599 |
19. |
The Laredo Country Club, Inc
|
$31,870 | $21,817 | $6,874 | $60,561 |
20. |
Texas Roadhouse
|
$21,144 | $1,638 | $35,967 | $58,749 |
21. |
San Telmo Argentinean Steak House
|
$17,333 | $21,064 | $2,642 | $58,371 |
22. |
Gatsby's/ryze
|
$52,059 | $330 | $5,550 | $57,939 |
23. |
Boka Edibles, LLC
|
$33,857 | $2,500 | $15,502 | $51,859 |
24. |
Palenque Grill
|
$31,779 | $2,556 | $16,640 | $50,975 |
25. |
Yardbar
|
$0 | $0 | $0 | $49,820 |

Yearly Events in Laredo, Texas
One of the main roads that run through Laredo, many bars and restaurants set up shop along this street. People that are looking to beat the crowds downtown tend to come to this spot in Laredo that has a couple of dance clubs and classic chain bars to enjoy their nights out. Laredo International Fair and Exposition, this fair has just about everything you could think of from fine arts shows to pig races, to motorcycle rallies, and even a hot dog eating competition. This early March festival lasts for five days and includes fun things for the whole family. Needless to say, food and drink places around the area see a big bump in liquor sales during this time. Loredo’s three-day-long festival is held in the Laredo Energy Arena sometime around late July. It features all kinds of exhibitors from Mexico and is a celebration of the surrounding areas, including the ones south of the border. It is a free event and is very popular among the local population that has been expanding more every year.