Based out of McAllen, Texas, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle was formed in March of 1997 and has become one of the most popular mariachi groups across the country. Los Arrieros is an ensemble comprised of remarkably talented musicians and full-time music educators with a desire to promote the beauty and splendor of mariachi music. With their energetic shows, strong vocals, stirring melodies, and masterful execution of classical, traditional, and contemporary arrangements alike, Los Arrieros have captivated audiences across the United States as well as parts of México under the direction of Musical Director, Marcos A. Zárate and Business Director, Alex Treviño.

Their musical prowess has led them to stellar performances at high class venues such as the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA where they were the first mariachi ensemble to perform on its stage. Los Arrieros have also been featured performers at the Mariachi USA Festival in Hollywood, CA at the world-renowned Hollywood Bowl 10 times, a feat not many mariachi groups can boast and where they have continuously brought the sellout crowds of nearly 20,000 to their feet. In addition, Los Arrieros have also been a favorite at the LA County Fair in Pomona, CA where they have performed for thousands of fans a total of 3 times. They have performed at the AVA Amphitheatre in Tucson, Arizona, the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, and at the Verizon Amphitheatre in San Antonio, TX.

Other key performances include the Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference in Las Cruces, NM, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio, TX, Clark County School District Mariachi Conference at the Henderson Amphitheatre, the Cashman Center, and the incredible Smith Center for The Performing Arts in Las Vegas, NV. They have also performed at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at the Arena Theatre, the Astrodome, and the Reliant (NRG) Stadium. Local performances in their hometown of McAllen, TX as well as concerts in the cities of Victoria, Uvalde, Bryan, New Braunfels, and Harlingen, TX for various festivals have also yielded Los Arrieros del Valle much acclaim. In an Ovation Series Concert Production of “A Mariachi Christmas” in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Los Arrieros performed five sellout shows that received excellent reviews and garnered praise and recognition for the group. In November of 2017, Los Arrieros had the honor of performing at the 360 Amphitheatre in Austin, TX for the 1^st Annual Mariachi USA FesTex in front of a very well receiving Texas crowd!

Their impeccable performances and popularity with a large fan base across the country led them to be chosen for the internationally viewed VH1 feature My Big, Fat, Fabulous Wedding in the summer of 2007. A concert tour in the state of Jalisco, México another one of the many audiences that Los Arrieros del Valle has had the opportunity to delight. In addition, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle have collaborated and/or shared the stage with world class artists such as Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Sol de México, Mariachi América, Mariachi Imperial, Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Reina de Los Ángeles, José Feliciano, the world renowned Trío Los Panchos, the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Vikki Carr, Pedro Fernández, José Guadalupe Esparza of Bronco, Joan Sebastián, Joe López, Bobby Pulido, Roberto Pulido, Humberto Herrera, Ramón Ayala, Dulce María Castro, the tenor Mauro Calderón, and Rodrigo Vidal.

Furthermore, through their collective experiences and as a result of their talents, members of Mariachi Los Arrieros have traveled the world performing all over the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, China, Japan, and France on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Los Arrieros have released 3 full-length albums over the last few years and have been nominated for a total of 3 Grammys including the American & Latin Grammys. Their newest release from July 2024, “Para La Nueva Generación del Mariachi,” is a tribute to Mariachi Education and serves as a testament to their hard work and dedication performing, preserving, and teaching the beautiful music of our culture to the new generation of mariachi students and musicians.

Their students have gone on to pursue degrees in music and have joined the ranks of the most prestigious university level and professional groups such as UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán, UT Austin Mariachi Paredes, Texas State Mariachi Nueva Generación, Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Sol de México, and a few of them also performing as members of Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle!

Mariachi Los Arrieros takes great pride in serving as role models for the future generation of mariachi musicians. Most of the members of Los Arrieros are dedicated educators at various school districts throughout the Rio Grande Valley where they direct and have built award-winning mariachi groups that are amongst the best in the state, the nation, and even at the international level! Their passion for music as both performers and educators has truly revolutionized mariachi education in the State of Texas and is now spreading throughout the entire United States. Their day in and day out work ethic in the classroom is second to none and they have also extended themselves to conducting countless clinics and workshops across their State of Texas as well as throughout the nation! Some of the areas of specialization of its members are music education & performance, kinesiology, engineering, literature, biology, and educational leadership. The few remaining members of Los Arrieros are university students pursuing bachelors or masters degrees in similar fields.

With a strong base in education and an unwavering commitment to their music, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle continues to represent the music of México to its fullest with its energetic sones, dynamic huapangos, heartfelt rancheras, and romantic boleros that depict the sentiments of audiences young and old as their music speaks to the versatility and unparalleled arranging talents of their musical director, Marcos Zárate, and preserves the tradition and rhythms of the mariachi by delivering the very finest in mariachi education and entertainment!