Almost nothing in this little town but definitely worth the drive…read more Burger- Definitely more of a "fancy burger" than a greasy spoon diner style burger. The red stag is noticeably leaner than most burger. The assortment of flavors makes for a solid burger. The sweet potato fries were outstanding. The fish was not as crispy as some may like, but the flavor and texture I thought were great. I guess if you like batter to be the star of the show you might not love these but if you want fish to be, you'll love it.

Hidden gem. There isn't a single thing on the menu that disappoints. From burgers to lamb chops…read moreeverything is amazing. Don't skip the corn dip. Scratch made and definitely made with love. Note: They have a lunch menu with burgers and tacos and a dinner menu with entrées (translation - no burgers or tacos). Plan your visit accordingly based on what you want to eat.

Our server wasn't the greatest. We sat and waited too long for everything (to be greeted, to order,…read moreto get our check). The food though was good. They offer 3 different sizes of chicken fried steak. My husband and I shared the medium and it was plenty of food. It comes with one choice of side and either the salad bar or soup of the day. We opted for salad bar, which only I had (my husband doesn't like veggies, so that worked out). We got mashed potatoes for the side which were homemade... creamy and delicious. I really liked the white gravy, they did not skimp on it. The steak wasn't seasoned too well, so I added the table pepper and salt, which many of the local restaurants use, it's from the salt house in town. That salt and pepper elevated our meal! We will return here, being new residents of Bandera. I want to try one of the cobblers!

10/17/2026: Such High Hopes, But Unfortunately Fell Short…read more I wanted to love this place so much! Given its rich history and historic setting, I just knew the food and experience would be terrific. Sadly, it was a major letdown. To start, we were quoted a 5 to 25-minute wait to get in, but once seated, it took almost an hour just for our food to arrive--and when it finally did, it was cold. As for the meal itself: The Burger: Just okay, nothing special at all. The Onion Rings: Very densely coated and came out cold. The Salad Bar: Truly unimpressive. The Fries: Lousy. The Chicken Fried Steak: To be fair, this was the bright spot--it was actually pretty good! It's possible we just caught them on an off day or during an exceptionally busy time, but unfortunately, our overall experience was not a good one. With so much potential and charm, I had such high hopes, but I unfortunately can't recommend the dining experience based on this visit.

Saturday was hopping at 6 Klicks, but the spacious interior had plenty of room and we got a table…read moreright away. Service was excellent. I didn't catch our waitress's name, but she was very attentive and fun. The burger I got was the Hangover, which lots of places have now, but this one was a little different in that it had hash browns, an egg, and bacon. The hash browns were a really nice addition. I added an extra patty and upgraded to the jalapeno cheese bun. It normally comes on TX toast which I think would be equally tasty. Not the absolute best burger I have had, but it was solid! I doubt you'd be disappointed, but not sure you would say this is the new heavyweight champ. The onion rings were very good. Sweet potato fries were a little lacking. Wife for the BLT...awesome with a solid amount of bacon, and my mom got the Rueben and it was as good as any I have had. Cool spot, add it to your list!

Soso - 3/5: wife ordered the garden salad and I got the Reuben. Sandwich was a disaster…read more(overloaded, messy and the 1000 island dressing seemed homemade and looked and tasted like mayo+. Wife enjoyed her garden salad but for $10 seemed slightly pricey. Ranch dressing was good but store bought. One more thing - very few vegetarian choices! Service- 3/5: Everyone working that day in the front had food stains on their clothes. I get it's a restaurant but gave off unclean establishment vibes. Servers checked on us frequently so appreciate that. Ambience - 3/5: Clean and comfortable seating. Their prices are higher than what's posted on their online menu so just be aware of that. The server did tell me they were aware of it and changes were in the works. All in all, it's a one and done for us.

We are still coming to TJs's regularly for the excellent food, service, atmosphere and weekly…read moreSA.brain brew trivia. It's an outstanding Bandera fixture and well worth a visit

This was our first time eating at the old Forge after being in Bandera many times. The inside…read moredefinitely reminds me of an old barn saloon, but the smells were really amazing when we walked in all the staff was amazing. Our server Jackson could not have been any better. He checked on us, but didn't bother us and was helpful at every turn. Two of us had the ribeyes with baked potatoes, and they tasted remarkable. However, both were ordered at medium rare and came out just medium. I had brussels sprouts aside and they were absolutely phenomenal. Everybody loved their meal and we even shared the German chocolate cake, which was amazing.

Discovered this place by locals recommendations. We called a pick up order. The photos of their…read moremenu is old so check with the restaurant about their menu choices. I will say they had the best beef fajitas and homemade tortillas. I've ever had. Only thing they do not give you chips and salsa for free on take out orders.

I am writing this review regarding both the food quality and, more importantly, the manner in…read morewhich I was treated when I attempted to provide legitimate feedback. I traveled from Austin to Bandera for an appt.and chose El Jacalito based on its positive reviews. I ordered chicken enchiladas with rice, beans, and sweet tea. After one bite, I found the enchiladas excessively soggy and the beans unappetizing and lacking flavor. The chips were satisfactory. Because I could not reasonably eat the meal, I went to the register and advised the employee that I would pay for the tea but would not be eating the food. Rather than receiving a professional response, another employee became involved and made a dismissive remark to me, stating, "Well, good luck with that." Shortly afterward, the cook/owner came from the kitchen and confronted me in an elevated and confrontational manner, demanding to know what was wrong with the food. When I attempted to calmly explain my concerns, I was interrupted and told, "I've served ALL THESE CUSTOMERS and YOU are the only one complaining." I found the yelling, dismissive comments, and confrontational behavior completely inappropriate. A customer should be able to express dissatisfaction with a meal without being publicly challenged, belittled, or made to feel intimidated. I am not giving a negative review simply because I disliked a meal. Taste is subjective. My concern is the business's handling of a legitimate customer complaint and the lack of professional customer service demonstrated during the interaction. 0/5 for food. 0/5 for customer service. 5/5 for giving me a story to tell.

Quick in and out before the movies - Old school on main a lace where you have to be in the mood for…read morefried food. Friendly service. Don't come looking for more than a quick fried meal that's not a chain. Support small business they need love too.

It's way expensive, food is substandard. I would recommend…read moreboth hands restaurant in comfort. I would also recommend BRene's in comfort.

Chicken fried steak the way it's supposed to be, fried not griddle....onion rings homemade the way…read moreyou expect. Good home cooking all the way around. Good prices, good service. Consistency is impressive....never had a bad meal here. Highly recommend

The chicken fried steak mashed potatoes & gravy was great! We like going to Hungry Horse. Service…read morewas fast.

I ordered a standard roast beef sandwich on the Parmesan cheese bread. However, his time I tried…read moresome of the red pepper relish. Game changer! This stuff is delicious and I don't know why I haven't tried it before. It's nicely spiced, not too hot and not sweet. It gives the sandwich just the right amount of zip to be noticed but it doesn't take over. Highly recommended...ask for it on the side.

It was clean and easy to get me a Italian sub, I didn't have any issues with anything so it was a…read moregood experience Good parking in a strip mall, easy access off Main Street