We planned a road trip to Palmetto State Park and saw Nightowl Brewhouse was nearby in the charming…read morecity of Gonzalez. We happened to stop in on a Thursday night, when the owner was celebrating the end of the school year for teachers and supporting staff by offering $6 pints. He was quite nice, but our bartender, Mandy, was just phenomenal! We brought our pup in and showed pictures of our late dog, and she in turn, shared pictures of her fur babies. The beer selection was unique and delicious, and the upcoming summer beers look so yummy! We tried an assortment of beers, but I think our favorites were the Weisenbeer and the new Rye they had on tap. They also offered a fridge of hard seltzers, other beers, non alcoholic beverages, and a varied selection of light bar snacks like pretzels or popcorn. There was also an assortment of red and white wine too. The place was small, but cheery. You could tell that locals really like going there. We'd definitely enjoy more beers there anytime.

You never know what to expect at a small town brewhouse like NightOwl. Happy to report that the…read morebeer and the taproom are both top tier. The place is full of locals and families hanging out on a Sunday, and there's plenty of space. Owner Todd Wyckoff has been honing his recipes for years before opening the taproom, and it shows. In particular, I found the raspberry jalapeño ale super unique and well balanced. Plenty of traditional beers available as well. The little details like the custom flight boards and light up tap handles show the level of attention put into this taproom. If you're in Gonzales this is a must visit.

Such a fun place right outside the gate of Randolph AFB! We stopped in randomly one Friday night to…read moregrab a bite to eat and had our baby with us, so we decided to sit out on the patio. There was a musician singing and playing guitar, and he was really good, which made the atmosphere even better. The drinks were great and the food was even better. We ordered wings and a pizza and really enjoyed both. It also felt very family-friendly. There's a small play area just off the outside deck, and several kids were down there playing, which was nice to see. The highchairs can be a little hard to spot, but they do have them inside near the restrooms. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll definitely be coming back!

This was our first time here. We arrived on the later side of the evening (8:30 pm) and were a…read morelittle surprised to learn that the kitchen closes at 9pm. We had planned to have a few drinks before grabbing dinner but we didn't plan the timing correctly. No biggie...regardless, the food was pretty solid! Both the kimchi fries and dumplings offered a unique taste that sit differently than most other places. It was a pleasant different though. The fries were great and the dumplings complimented the drinks! My partner had a Moscato and I chose a beer flight. Overall the vibe was good. We just missed out on some live music as they were just wrapping up their set. Nevertheless, we will be better prepared next time!

I passed by this winery on the way back from Luling. I was not expecting it to be that charming!…read moreThey do have rooms to stay that look like wine barrels. The property itself look like a farm. Chickens roaming around... it is the perfect place to come spend a weekend not just for wine tasting Unfortunately it was getting late and that weekend storms were expected so I didn't get the chance to check out the wine It is still on my list to go back and maybe even spend the weekend there.

Had a nice time with mom. A little loud in the tasting room, so we sat outside. The Mead was good,…read moreespecially the Honey flavor. Interior decor was ehhh. Looks like they have a lot of re as lot fun special events advertised. Beautiful location.

Great little sports bar. Multiple TVs and lots of space to gather, drink and talk including outdoor…read moretables. We were happy to see a full bar and a choice of 8 draft beer options. Very friendly and welcoming bartender. Great friendly atmosphere also. Looks like there is food available but we didn't check that out. Want a great place to relax with friends for a drink, this is your place.

Staff are kind, they have menus available to order food next door at caparellis which is pretty…read morecool. It's a little loud inside but it's got sports bar vibe, good mixed drinks, darts, cornhole, and some sort of golf game inside with lounge chairs, outdoor seating, if they had a pool table i would come here far more often but otherwise not too shabby. Also their house pickle shot isn't too bad either.

We came in on Friday the 17th and enjoyed a couple bottles. We sat inside, visited with family in…read morethe cold A.C. in the corner. We really enjoyed the two bottles we had. Overall we had a 5-star relaxed experience. We will definitely be returning and also look forward to the outdoors when the temps cool down.

Great location for a peaceful day of wine drinking. The staff were friendly and the outdoor…read moreseating was very spacious. Pollo enjoyed sitting outside and watching the chickens. I got 2 flights because there were so many red wines to try that looked interesting. They did not disappoint because I found at least 4 that I really enjoyed and plan to get a bottle of. Had the meat and cheese platter and my favorite was the blueberry cheese.

We're wine club members, so we come here often. What I enjoy most about their wine is the…read morefruit‑infused varieties--they make the sweet wines I like. The staff is always friendly and happy to offer suggestions based on what they have available. They also have two wine‑a‑rita machines and regularly rotate the flavors. I'm still hoping they'll bring back the Dreamsicle flavor one day; that one was excellent. As for the wine itself, I can only speak to their fruit‑infused options. The Tropical Lime is my favorite, and for dessert wine, the Cool Breeze is the best I've tasted. I wish this business continued success.

All and all great!! wine served greatly - great ambiance and good music and terrace. Enjoyed it…read moreand had parking

Located on the second floor of a building with other eateries, Balcon Comedor Y bar features both…read moreoutdoor and indoor dining with open air. Showing up around 7pm on a Wednesday evening, I had my choice of seats, ranging from the bar, indoor, and outdoor. Typically, when dining alone, I head for the bar to save tables for groups. But fortunately they weren't very busy so I didn't feel bad taking one of the smaller tables. My server recommended their margheritas but I didn't want to drink alone haha..I would love to try it next time though! I started with the salsa sampler which came with tortilla chips and three different house made salsas. I couldn't stop eating it! I kept seeing reviews of the fish tacos and heard another table ordering it, so I decided to get that as well. The pico de gallo, aioli, and pickled onions in the description just got me. Admittedly, it was just ok. I was not a big fan of the fish tacos but to be truthful, I can't recall when I last had an amazing fish tacos. I probably should have just gotten the carne asada plate that I was initially eying. This just means I have to go back. I'm not in Texas often, but despite there being so many options and new places to try, I look forward to the opportunity to return to Balcon Comedor Y Bar.

I was doing research on somewhere to go for a post Valentines Day date. Going out specifically on…read morethat day is a ridiculous waste of time and extra money to "manufacture romance". Silly. Anyway, I came across this place and the pictures of the food looked amazing. Oh I should probably warn you right now.... If you were raised on "Tex-Mex" or you're a Texas snowflake with thin skin, please skip this part of the review until the end of my rant. With that out of the way. * Incoming Rant * Why is it that 90%+ of Mexican food in Texas is utter garbage? If you do a search on Yelp and look at the pictures of what barely passes for "Mexican Food" it looks like dog food. Compare Garcia's food and presentation to Balcón and let me know which you prefer. I mean seriously, most of the restaurants serve food that looks like it came from a 1980's microwave TV dinner! So many places use that weird yellow generic government cheese, the refried beans look like they came from a WWII can and almost everything is unseasoned ground beef! The closest I can usually find is cubed beef. Have you guys never heard of shredded beef? Depending on where you go they MIGHT shred the beef and use it in birria tacos. Here's a thought. Use it in OTHER things! Shredded beef enchiladas, tortas, chimichangas, burritos and for goodness sakes, USE SEASONING! In the past people traveled around the world solely for herbs and spices but for some reason restaurants in Texas hate using them. One more thing and I'm done. Look at the presentation of the dishes here. The food LOOKS GOOD! The food looks colorful, vibrant and tasty. Not like it was cobbled together by a cowboy on a ranch in the 1800s. See how they make use of Queso Fresco, radishes, guacamole, cabbage and other things to bring life to the dishes. I've been to places in Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California and they GET IT. Make food delicious and good looking and the people will come and come back. *sigh* ok, I'm done... * End of Rant * Now back to our regularly scheduled review... We ordered the Ensenada Fish Tacos, Carne Asada Fries, and the Surf & Turf Quesadilla. All 3 dishes were excellent! The fish was beer battered and not the Gorton's frozen fish sticks that I've found in many restaurants in the Mid-West. Disgusting. Also, it was a massive portion of fish which was probably the largest I've seen in a fish taco in a long time. The asada fries were amazing. Not only is that a hard to find dish in Texas they also used the really good crispy fries that are actually edible the next day. Most places use the cheap generic square fries (think fries that are usually sold with hot dogs or hamburgers at a carnival) that taste terrible the next day. Usually you'll eat everything but the fries if you have leftovers, but not here. Balcón went for the good seasoned fries. The quesadilla was really good too. Perfectly cooked shrimp and juicy carne asada. The one gripe I did have was the white and black checkerboard paper that was used under the food. That started to disintegrate very quickly and as I was cutting into my food I kept having to pull it out of the food. Small complaint and easily forgivable. I'm not a person who's worried much about ambiance. As long as someone isn't trying to stab me while I eat or the restaurant is located next to an outhouse I'm good. But seriously it's a cool place. I like the indoor/outdoor vibe with the two open garage doors. We ate on the inside next to the door which was really nice. Overall, it was a great experience. I pray that more restaurants follow Balcón and put emphasis on presentation, not using microwave grade food, all while doing it at a reasonable price. We will definitely be coming back, as we need to try more of the menu. I tip my hat to you owner of Balcón. You definitely stand out in a sea of bland, generic "Tex Mex" restaurants.

A great stop on our way between Houston and San Antonio. Excellent samples to taste, and a very…read moregood short tour of the distilling process for Vodka and Bourbon that were underway. Very refreshing drink cocktail options, too! Travis, the distiller, almost seemed to be ready and waiting for us...very down to earth and informative. Well done!!

We popped into CY Distillery on our trip from San Antonio to Houston. Travis provided a very…read moreinformative tour of their production facility. The distillery offers tastings of their products...we enjoyed their vodka and a coffee flavored vodka. This is a small place that is a bit off the beaten path of I-10, but an enjoyable stop to break up the car ride. Their products are working their way into liquor stores.