Pla Mor Del Rio

Pla Mor Del Rio

Reviews Summary

The Pla Mor bowling alley receives mixed reviews. Many praise its fun atmosphere, friendly staff (especially bartenders), good food, and family-friendly environment. However, frequent complaints mention broken equipment, long wait times, poor maintenance (especially restrooms), and inconsistent service. While some love the upgrades and recommend it highly, others report frustrating experiences with malfunctioning lanes and lack of refunds for issues. Pricing is occasionally criticized, but most find it reasonable. Overall, it's a popular spot with clear room for improvement in reliability and upkeep.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Pinball Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pinball table and dive into a vibrant, hands-on experience! Modern machines, like those from Stern or Jersey Jack, feature dazzling LCD screens, immersive themes (Star Wars, Stranger Things), and dynamic soundtracks. You’ll use flipper buttons to launch a steel ball, aiming for targets, ramps, and bumpers to rack up points. Each table has unique missions—hit specific targets to unlock bonuses or multiball modes for high-scoring chaos. Expect tactile thrills, flashing lights, and a lively crowd vibe, with tables rewarding skill and quick reflexes. Perfect for casual fun or competitive play, pinball delivers timeless arcade excitement in 2025.

What to Expect from Virtual Reality in Arcades

Step into virtual reality for a breathtaking adventure! Arcade VR stations boast advanced headsets (like Oculus or HTC Vive), motion controllers, and sometimes full-body tracking or treadmills. You’ll dive into games like Beat Saber or VR shooters, swinging, dodging, or aiming in 360-degree worlds with vivid visuals and immersive sound. Gameplay spans solo quests to multiplayer battles, with intuitive controls for all levels. Arcades offer vibrant, social VR zones, delivering a thrilling, cutting-edge experience in 2025.

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1201 N Bedell Ave

Del Rio, Texas 78840

Hours

Monday 12PM-12AM
Tuesday 12PM-12AM
Wednesday 12PM-12AM
Thursday 12PM-12AM
Friday 12PM-12AM
Saturday 12PM-12AM
Sunday 12PM-12AM

Customer Reviews

Great place to have some fun bowling with the family. Really awesome renovation that was done recently turned the place around. However, a little bit left to be desired from the customer service side of things. Might not seem like much but the attendant at the bar didn't greet me nor did they really say much to me at all come to think of it. Makes a huge difference to me when it comes to the overall atmosphere of the place. Ordered the chicken sandwich, and I cannot recommend it. Bread was soaking in oil, f

We love going there for atmosphere! A little for everyone! Had my daughter?s birthday celebration there and loved that we had a server for our self! Jose our server was awesome and just wanted to help! Even offered to help set up and take down! Kids enjoyed it too! Not to mention Management has been great making sure we were comfortable!??????????

Great place to bowl! Great service n atmosphere

Fun place to spend some time. Not a huge fan of the pins that are on strings but we had a good time. I would suggest paying per game not by the hour since you sometimes have to wait for the pins to untangle. Activities there include bowling, laser tag, pool table and video arcade. Food and beverage service as well

Was told lanes were all full and it was a 10-20 minute wait. Then it turned into a ?40 minute wait? got there at 6:30 and was never given a lane to play and me and my friends were waiting for 3ish hours.

Had fun here, but the only reason it got 4 stars and not 5 is the cost per hour seems high and when the people next to us had little kids running around (into our lane) the attendant didn't let us finish our last game after it timed us out.

Great vibes! Good food and an amazing bartender. Thank you to Kamren for making my horrible night become such a better one! She was so nice and attentive, would definitely return for a drink from her!

I've loved coming here since the reopen! They've done a great job at bringing new fun to Del Rio. Friendly staff, Kamren does an amazing job on bar and all around. I love chatting with her and she makes the best drinks ????

When I came in i didnt know what to expect, but I was met with great vibes and fun times! Kamren provided the best service to my family and I, we were all greeted with a smile and served the BEST drinks. I'll definitely be coming back here again. I hope to see her again too, loved her energy!! ??

The newly updated Pla Mor is awesome! The staff is friendly, the servers are on top of getting dirty dishes from our table and always checking up on us. My husband and his friends played laser tag and had such a fun time! I'll have to try it myself but it's much more clean and fun than I remember the old one being! Thank you staff and owners for creating a fun space for everyone!

I enjoyed my time at the newly renovated Pal Mor Del Rio bowling alley my bartender Kamren greeted me with a warm smile and a genuine interest in ensuring I had a great time. Her friendly and approachable demeanor instantly put me at ease. Despite a busy bowling alley atmosphere, she managed to give each customer personalized attention, making everyone feel valued.Her presence at the bowling alley bar significantly enhanced my experience. Her professionalism, warmth, and expertise make her a standout barten

Bowling prices were awesome. Fried pickles were too expensive for the tiny amount they give you so that was a disappointment. Not enough kid ball rolling helpers. Only had 2 otherwise cute

Came here while we were in town visiting family! It was great food, fun, and drinks for all! The daily deals they have are awesome, the kids had a blast and got their moneys worth with the unlimited bracelets!

Had a great time at the place the manager Cam was real good with explaining all the new things they had on the updated menu including drinks and deals and the waiter Ashley was amazing at getting us anything we needed

I had a birthday party for my son's there. We were there 45 minutes early and everything was ready for us to decorate as promised. The staff was awesome and helpful and continuously asked if we needed anything. My son's had an awesome time. My daughter also left her tablet there and when I called to ask about it they immediately said they had it and were holding it for us. I will definitely be taking my family there again. Thank you so much!

Awesome place had lots of fun

Excellent revamp of an old classic. The updates are great, the service is amazing. The remodeling is very esthetically appealing. Must come by.

I love coming to the bowling alley for a fun time, great food and tasty drinks. The bartender Kamren is super attentive and the laser tag is a great way to end the day.

Very fun! And the staff is very helpful and the food Is delicious! Super chill for a night out with family and friends

I haven't been back here since I moved out of del rio I came back recently and was pleasantly surprised to see the make over it got since I've been gone I had an awesome time with my friends and next time I'm in town I'll definitely be stopping by again

Great place on Saturday nights to unwind even if you are 800 miles away from home! However - 2 Saturday nights in a row they have ran out of cold bud light! We will call ahead to prepare them next weekend!

Couldn't even finish one game. Everything kept breaking. Our party was told by the employees that the owner refuses to put money into the equipment when something kept breaking. It was a horrible experience for our family. We will definitely be finding a new bowling alley to go too.

Restrooms were nasty. We got charged full price for a package that included pizza but they ran out pizza the night before. They had no snacks our kids were hungry. We did not feed them thinking they would have snacks. Ran out of popcorn,hamburgers,hotdogs. When I asked well what do yall have the kid replied "Nothing" . Then asked if we could order a pizza from dominos and have it delivered they said no if the manager found out they would be in trouble. We had already paid for the lanes and kidd had already

Andrew was very rude. Bad attitude! Boy looks like he woke up and came to work in his pjs! Looks like he hates his job! Pizza was burnt. Ranch was for sure expired! Marinara sauce was ??????

awesome place to spend time with family and friends, just found out it's pet friendly, will be coming back!

When my friends and I went here, during the fourth throw the lane started to break down and wouldn't give us our balls back. We kept having to interrupt and when we asked for a refund they refused, overpriced when everything is dirty and nothing works right

Horrible service. Place is run down. Charged for shoes then didn't have sizes and couldn't give me something in place of what I paid. Pizza was raw. Didn't have hardly any food choices. Kept asking and they didn't have any. People are rude and mad because I complained about raw food. Took forever to clean up dirty tables. Bumpers are broken. What a shame

Personally, I think you get what you get and you don't throw a fit. Unless you plan on owning your own bowling alley, be happy with what is here. I think mgmt is great and friendly but maybe that's because I give them respect as respect is due. As far as the lanes go, machines will always have problems. No matter where you go.

Friendly staff which is why it even deserves one star but it really needs some remodeling. We had to be moved to so many different lanes because nothing was working right. The bumpers didn't even work which we needed for our son. Horrible experience.

It's awesome, bowling, arcade,pool table,and the music and adult beverages

Don't understand the negative feedback on Andrew, he's a very sweet boy, extremely polite, and makes really good pizzas, overall enjoyable experience

Very clean, fast service, and good food

Love the new and improve bowling alley staff is amazing fun environment I recommend people come!!!!

In need of some renovation. Balls are in need of replacing and the lanes don't work too well. But it's the only show in town so until some puts some money into this place, we're going to have to be happy that we even have one.

Showed up around 7 there was a wait list to bowl all lanes were occupied but they were closing at 930. Why at waitlist then.

Great and only place to bowl in Del Rio, so it has that going for it. The big problem is no hours are posted. They usually open around 3pm, but this changes.

Idk what this guy above me is talking about. Lanes ran fine to me. And what kind of food do you expect to find at a bowling alley smart guy? It isn't Applebee's. I bowled great, so maybe you just need more practice

Went to my niece's birthday party and her party was the first of the day only people there was our party restrooms were not dirty they were filthy and out of toilet paper several of us at the party asked both girls to please clean restroom it took them like 45 minutes to check restrooms and when they did they only ran the wet mop through the wet floor in one stall and only put toilet paper in one stall also left the garbage cans that were in the stalls full of dirty toilet paper that was probably from the n

Payed for an hour of bowling after waiting 30 minutes because lane 13 was broken then we were told to go to lane 13 which was broken then waited the entire hour of our bowling time as they were ?fixing? our lane ... they didn't refund us or even let us play a game. Seriously don't come here everything is broken all the time...

Best place to spend the afternoon/night weekends.

The worst bowling alley in the state of Texas they don't cook the food all the way the manager is rude and the alleys don't run right!! And if I could give them no star I would!!!

awesome customer service from kamren. very attentive

Best kitch experience best staff best food

The vibes are lit. Always a great time!

Great place! Had a blast, but they need new shoes and balls.

A cool place to do something when you're bored and the employee Andrew is a very good and understanding employee

Jett bowl is the place to be on Thursday. I enjoyed being here so much, I'll find myself here next week!!!

Terrible customer service and they don't even give refunds when the stupid machine is broken.

Everything is broken down. We couldn't even finish 1 game

It's a nice place to make birthday party and bowl.

This was my favorite bowling alley but sadly they closed..

Nice place to hang around spend some time!

great place for family time a good time killer

Fun place to go to, good is good and not that expensive.

Andrew pj boy was very rude and food was old and rotten!!!

When they say it's open on Mondays and you show you to play and no one is here

Lanes break down. alot. Like 5 times a game.

Best time I'd had in a long time!

Friendly staff. Good price

Good place......had fun

Fun for the Family and for fiends getting together

It Is The Best Bowling Alley Ever

I don't bowl but it was fun.

Good bowling environment for family and friends.

Tell us what time you ACTUALLY CLOSE!!!!

The shoes are super old

Please clean the restrooms.

AWESOME place to bowl

(Translated by Google) If you are bored and want to have fun and have a great day with your family and friends, this is the right place for you. (Original) Si est?s aburrido y quieres divertirte y pasar un gran d?a con tu familia y amigos, este es el lugar indicado para ti.

(Translated by Google) Very good place to have a good time with family or friends (Original) Muy buen lugar para pasarla bien en familia o con amigos

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Are pinball tables still good in this modern age?

Yes, pinball tables in arcades remain a blast. Their hands-on, skill-driven gameplay delivers a thrill digital games can’t match, blending nostalgia with modern flair. Newer tables from Stern and Jersey Jack feature LCD screens and themes like Avengers or Stranger Things, keeping things exciting. Arcades are seeing a pinball resurgence with vibrant scenes and tournaments like IFPA events drawing crowds. Though less common than video games, pinball’s tactile charm and community vibe make it a standout arcade experience in 2025.

Are virtual reality games in arcades worth playing?

Yes, virtual reality (VR) games in arcades are a top attraction in 2025! Titles like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx deliver immersive thrills with cutting-edge headsets, motion tracking, and responsive controllers. High-resolution displays and spatial audio create heart-pounding experiences, from slashing rhythms to battling zombies. Arcades feature multiplayer VR zones and tournaments, fostering lively communities. VR booths are regularly packed, proving their captivating, next-level gameplay makes them a must-try arcade experience.

Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.