Rita's on the River occupies the space that was once Presidio's. Though the new restaurant does not have the same elegant interior of Presidio's, prices are better. The cuisine ranges from a $4.95 burger to a $23.75 South Padre platter with skewers of sirloin and shrimp.
A nearly 6,000-square-foot Monte Vista mansion that blends historic details with modern elegance underwent a steep, $200,000 price cut late last month.…