My partner and I came in on a Friday and although It was karaoke night it was decent, the…read moreenvironment was great. Some of the servers are a little clueless or too new to run their own tables. The server whose nickname is "T" is the best server in the whole joint meaning that it'll be hard to get her. We ordered the mango ceviche and Guac which were delicious as always.

Great lil gem in "downtown" Temple. I personally judge my Mexican/ Tex-Mex restaurants on their…read morechips/salsa and their made to order margaritas. The margaritas (mine were on the rocks) made to perfection. Finally a place that has "Hot" salsa. Great taste, great amount of heat. Only miss with all of this are the chips. My personal preference is for a thinner chip. Some like the thicker ones and try this place regardless of my chip preferences. I ordered the Steak Fajitas with Corn tortillas. Great portion size. The sides were portioned to complete the meal. I did ask for sour cream since the menu did not say it came with it. Well it did and the waitress did not let me know that and so I got charged for an extra sour cream. Not a big fan of refried beans, however that was what they had. They tasted good and I believe if you are a refried beans type, they would be considered great! The restaurant itself is modern meets industrial vibe. Cozy but not tiny. The staff could be a little more attentive or at least more personable. All in all, I would eat here anytime I am visiting the area and wanting Mexican.

Awesome ambiance but the drinks are overpriced for what you get...a glass filled with a large ice…read moreball. Make it worth the price and people will come. Drink was good but hardly anything in the glass.

Man what a really cool place, hidden in plain sight in Belton. I love how you have to "work" to get…read moreto this place. Google will get you into the right area, but you'll have to go through a pizza joint's seating area and head towards the big painting to access the entrance. What a cool experience! Walking in, you're immediately transported to a dark, eerie and ominous yet welcoming room. A full bar on the left? Bookstore with seats on the right? Wow yes please! I went to visit the bar and was impressed by its selective, but adequate spread of options. I ordered a summer spritz and went to go look at the books available. I love how they section off into the different genres while adequately having a good seating area. If you're in the area to explore, this place is it for some good reads and studying. Nice dark but appropriately enhanced environment for some quiet time!

The food, service and ambience were everything expected. Our server was so helpful and friendly…read more Our water glasses were always full. The bread basket was hard to describe but here goes it was hot and buttery and had a nice crust. I would definitely recommend the risotto tots. Absolutely worth the wait. We will be back!

It's unfortunate rating a local spot poorly but we definitely won't be back here. The place was…read moreempty but we still went long stretches without seeing our server and the food was less than mediocre... my husband ordered a pasta dish that left much to be desired on my goat cheese and chipotle jam burger had zero presence of the jam and maybe a table spoon of goat cheese in the center. It tasted like chewing through a quarter pound of unseasoned beef. I think quality control and flavor need to be addressed, the menu itself sounds like it has vision but the food falls short. I hope this place can improve and survive, tough to establish regular customers with menu items that don't live up to their price points.

Fabulous stop in Salado! Refreshing cocktails on a hot day, I got to taste the "Outlaw Margarita"…read more"Velvet Peach" and the "Traditional Old Fashioned". Please don't make me pick one! Mine was the Velvet Peach, I even ate the candied orange and tasted the Outlaw Margarita, great kick, and the Old Fashioned was divine! I was so impressed the single giant ice cube, keeping my cocktail icy cold. We came before the rush and chose one of several cozy parlors. Glad I could take pictures before it was packed. Lovely patrons in comfy cozy settings. Elegant ladies' room, great ambience in every room, coupled with sweet service. Highly recommend Bourbon Speaks in this "Little Napa". Great destination vacation!

Laid back, warm atmosphere, staff are friendly, drinks are good. Limited parking right in front but…read morethere is a parking lot nearby.

Great service and drinks. House specials. Cool vibes and atmosphere and live music! Love the…read moreWednesday Open Mic nights with "Smokin Max" hosting.

Absolute pass gas on this one…read more Was meeting a few "locals" here. Couldn't find them so l left because I literally felt unwelcome there by myself and I love me a good ol self care beer with the best company - myself. So basically these people had two opportunities to acknowledge me and sell me a cold beverage. And I was feeling a little thirsty. Fool me once is enough for this spot. *Should be zero stars but cool bones to the place. Wish it was more friendly to "non-locals."

We had a school event at this cocktail lounge, and it was a great venue. The decor is eclectic with…read morea haunted vibe. They have a very small dance floor. It's definitely more of a bar to sit down and chat as they have a lot of very comfortable seating. The bartenders were friendly, and I got to try a few different drinks. Their menu is huge, and they have so many interesting cocktails. Dragon's Breath: I may have misremembered the name, but this was definitely the coolest drink I got. It came with a plastic dragon egg with dry ice spewing out of it just for the vibes. The actual drink itself was very tasty and sweet with a dragonfruit flavour. The main liquor is Malibu. The Parlour: had a sour lime taste to it with a big green skull ice block. My friend kept the golden skull pick as it is marketed as a keepsake, which is a very cute idea. This is one of their most expensive cocktails. Lychee Martini: this was terrible. I love lychee, and I like martinis, but this tasted like foul flowers. I would call this a rotten lavender taste. I did not taste any lychee. Living Dead Girl: tasty vodka cran drink with real blackberries. They got stuck in my teeth and stained them, but it tasted great.

I didn't try the food here, but my coconut blueberry margarita was amazing! Service was great, and…read morethe ambience was fun and eclectic. Parking is downtown so depending on when you go, you might have so issues. The bar itself is relatively small, and it was a little awkward going by myself on a random Friday evening. The seats were comfortable, but definitely recommend going with someone should you decide to check this place out. I will be going back for another coconut blueberry margarita in the near future with a friend of mine.

Bartenders KNOW what they're doing. Amazing Old Fashions. Perfectly made Cocktails!…read moreGreat comfy seating Intimate Ambiance Sexy lighting regardless of the occasion!! Can't wait to come back!

My wife and I have been going to 1859 for years, and it has earned every visit…read more What sets this place apart isn't just the atmosphere or the trivia nights -- it's the owners' commitment to showing up. On a slow evening with no event on the calendar, 1859 is still open, still serving, and still delivering. That kind of consistency is genuinely rare in Salado, and anyone who lives here knows it. They've recently added a full menu, and the food is excellent -- not bar-food excellent. Actually excellent. These owners put real time and resources into keeping this business worth coming back to. It shows. Highly recommended.

My husband and I visited The Barton House last night for our anniversary dinner. 12 years, y'all!…read moreThe Barton House was the perfect atmosphere from the moment we entered. Our waitress was outstanding and shared the history of the location with us. She gave us great drink recommendations. The manager offered to let us have an anniversary dessert in the Speakeasy downstairs...it felt so cool to be whisked away to a private, members only, lounge for our final drinks and dessert. Thank you, Barton House, for a wonderful evening!

I came here for my birthday dinner, and while the food was good, the service and experience were a…read moreletdown. This restaurant is in a cute farmhouse, and we all got pasta dishes. The chicken fettuccine alfredo was a solid pasta and came in a large portion. I also got a glass of moscato. My friends enjoyed the chicken piccata, triple delight, and shrimp scampi. When I made a reservation over the phone and also when I arrived, I was told by the hostess that there would be something special done for the birthday occasion. I saw in other reviews that they give a small dessert with a message, but they did not do anything of the sort. Our server was extremely slow, and the birthday dessert never came. This was a huge disappointment when I specifically chose this restaurant to celebrate the occasion.

This place is humongous! Great for a large party. Spacious inside and a nice outside area with corn…read morehole. The main door is at the back of the building so I recommend parking in the back. Games to play indoors like darts and axe throwing. We came here to eat, did not participate in any games. Several TVs to watch a game and they will change the channel if requested. If you plan on ordering alcohol, you need to show your id at the front before being seated then they give you a wrist band. The beer wall is self serve with numerous choices. You have to provide a credit card then you swipe a beer card for every pour which charges you by the ounce. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Numerous people will check on you. The food was decent. Sandwiches are big and messy. Highly recommend the sweet potato fries which are crinkle cut. I ordered a French 75 cocktail, a simple classic - it was NOT good. It lacked bubbles and was missing the classic lemon twist. They need training from an experienced mixologist. Bathroom was big and nice but very dark in the stalls.

Say it isn't so, I heard they're closing their doors and the escape room is moving to kileen?…read moreHarker Heights doesn't seem to have enough foot traffic for this place to accommodate their overhead costs. I split a burger and fries with the hubby for a ceremony after work, and honestly the food was ok. The employees were not bad. I didn't even get to play any games so im a little bummed. I hope they can find a new venue. But HH definitely needs more fun outing places like this

N/A Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance…read more Came to J Kowboy for a place to meet after dinner for a quiet place to talk with my date. PERFECT ambiance for this on a Saturday evening. We stayed about 2 hours. Owner/Host was super! Great music to chill by. Can't recommend enough!

They just opened! This is a laid back wine/beer establishment. They have comfortable communal…read moreseating, and outdoor seating when needed...no food, but they are next to a vietnamese restaurant and are happy to order and get for you. It smelt delicious, we didnt have time to partake. Wine Prices are comparable. Must visit!