My hubby, granddaughter and I tried Castroville Café and wow!! What an absolute gem in Castroville! We ordered their vodka pasta (their house-made pink sauce) with chicken, along with their house salad topped with candied pecans and cranberries, and their house-made salad dressing it is to DIE FOR! oh and let's not forget their delicious homemade rolls. Everything was incredible. Even though it's a penne pasta dish, it wasn't heavy at ALL. The flavors were rich but not overwhelming, and we didn't feel weighed down after eating. And let me tell you the portion easily made two full meals. Truly worth every bite. This quaint little café serves real down-home cooking with so much heart behind it. We absolutely love it and highly, highly recommend Castroville Café if you're looking for comfort food done right. Great service!! read more

This place really is the cutest!! It's a truly hidden gem, that's not hidden to Castroville! Ha we went for Mother's Day and got right in! The food is amazing! Everyone enjoyed what the got, which I don't even remember now that I'm writing this review. But we talked to some people next to us and they said they have loved everything they've tried there and they were from SA. I love the indoor and outdoor seating! I love that they turned an old house into a cafe! We will be returning often after church!! read more

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Quaint restaurant with a very comfortable feel!! Set in the middle of town, dangerously close to cute boutiques (walking distance). Very friendly staff! Always making sure you're having a great experience! Good came out hot and fresh! read more

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Food was awesome, staff friendly and quick, we showed 30 min before close, was treated kindly and had to split the sandwich because of the size will definitely return if visiting again read more

11-14-25: Great food! The weather was pleasant enough that we sat outside... lots of shaded area with plenty of seating, very comfortable . Additionally, my service was great! Waitress Connie was very kind and attentive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Great home cooked food with excellent service! They have really good lunch specials that include dessert.

We had such a lovely luncheon here earlier this year, that we decided to come back to celebrate a Birthday. I ordered the same sandwich, the Alsatian, and upgraded to the Castroville salad for $2 as a side. When my sandwich arrived, I was super disappointed. My plate looked nothing like what I had the previous visit. Sandwich was tiny and appeared sad. There was hardly any corned beef or sauerkraut. I Compared my sandwich photo from Jan to this visit , there's a big difference. Even the salad portion was smaller. For $14-$15, I can go elsewhere. My friend enjoyed her quiche and coleslaw. Friendly service, but no one checked on us till after we ate our meals, then we received refills on our peach iced tea. Sorry, but even the peach iced tea was dull this visit.... read more

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Very nice old house with several rooms. Service great. The wife had a small Caesar salad and a cup of tomato basil soup. the small salad was huge and good and the soup was delicious. I had the tuna salad with chicken tortilla soup and pasta salad. All good but tuna was delicious! Iced tea always fresh. Great outdoor seating when cooler. Usually best to call and make sure they are open. read more

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Highly recommend! Cute, "meet the girls out for lunch" energy all throughout this place. Food was decent but the highlight for me was the location - super cute, how immaculate the little country house was, and Orry ( that's my spell check on sign) our server! Tomato basil is my fave soup but, I'm sorry but a little too thick and creamy for me. I'll make my own and stick to a salad or sandwich. Turkey and Swiss was good. Tried the strawberry delight (jello with strawberries and pretzels) and it was meh! read more

This place is FANTASTIC!!! From the Incredible food to the Outstanding service it definitely knocks it out of the park!! Everything is made to order and loved their desserts!! Can't Wait to come back!! Great prices with Huge portions too!! read more

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Castroville cafe serves comfort food. The food is delicious just the right amount of salt. Good size portions. Great service from wait staff. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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First of all, the service is wonderful! Ori, our server, was so sweet. The atmosphere is quite pleasant with soft background music and the cuteness of the old house itself. Food itself is nothing over the top, but it's good and filling. The meatloaf is quite tasty and the ham and bacon sandwich was really nice. Highly recommend the pecan pie cobbler. Be sure and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. read more

I had the chicken fried steak and my girlfriend had the sandwich and it was delicious and service was out standing. The waitstaff was very friendly and atmosphere was very nice. I'm going back soon . read more

Food is excellent and the ambiance is great. Great food and price. I loved the place, the people and most important the food

We decided to eat local and support small town businesses. We were driving downtown Castroville and came upon this quant and super cute cafe. You have a choice of eating outside or inside. Upon entering, you can tell this house was built a very long time ago. After asking, it was built in the 1800s! There is so much history here and it's apparent as it is shown with local town pictures hung all over the walls. The place is incredibly clean and the tables are spaced out appropriately. The service was incredibly fast and professional. Our server was kind, full of knowledge and willing to give us her opinion. What we ordered: 1.) Landmark sandwich: it has roast beef with caramelized onions, mushrooms, provolone, tomatoes and a horseradish Mayo On a sourdough bread. It was paired with a chicken tortilla soup. The bread was toasted nicely and the filling was flavorful the onions were caramelized well and the cheese Just oozed out. The only disappointment on this plate was the chicken tortilla soup. It was watered down without a lot of substance to it. It also had a mild flavor to it but it was edible. However, it didn't pair well with the sandwich. 2) Schnitzel sandwich: it's a breaded pork cutlet with lettuce, tomato, pickles, Mayo and mustard on a sourdough bread. Hold the pickles please! I personally like pickles by itself but not on a sandwich or Burger! I paired it with their homemade American potato salad. The sandwich was subpar, but the pork Cutlet was fried to Perfection. However, the cutlet was much smaller than the size of the bread slice so it made it seem Like you were being gypped. It was plain and nothing stood out. It was good to eat but not something I'd come running back for! The potato salad, according to my husband, could only taste the celery. For me, all I could taste was pickle. I also thought it was incredibly dry and possibly needed more Mayo/mustard and a dash of salt to bring out the flavors. Would I go back? Yes, but I'd try something different. I also hope the next time I go, they have the chocolate cake everyone seems to be raving about! read more

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Food is delicious. The staff there there very nice. The waitress are very nice specially Carol she's a wonderful, waitress young lady always helping out the customers. Thank you read more

The food was delicious , the service was amazing, we took friends and they really enjoyed how the old home was decorated .

Lunch visit during our excursion to one of my favorite cities. We ordered a turkey sandwich and a Henri Castro. (I ordered the Henri Castro by pronouncing the name in French and our cute waitress did not understand me. lol) The order came out very quickly. The tortila soup was hot, cheesy and delicious. The sandwiches were excellent with fresh turkey, veggies, bacon --- and the bread was great. Nice place! read more

Castroville (aka "The Little Alsace of Texas") is a small town brimming with identity, what with its German American heritage and distinctive Alsatian-Texas architecture. The same, unfortunately, cannot be said of its culinary scene, a hodgepodge of fast food, greasy spoons, and touristy Germanic fare (lots of sausages and sauerkraut -- "Alsatian cuisine" in its most reductive form). Castroville Cafe -- a cozy, tree-lined spot nestled in a residential neighborhood -- does little to differentiate itself from any other small-town cafe in South Texas, but it's a good option for (mostly) home-cooked comfort foods. With a name like "Castroville Cafe," one might expect to sample a few Alsatian classics like baeckeoffe, choucroute, or spaetzle, but no; this is a place for diner staples such as soups, sandwiches, and burgers. Fortunately, the kitchen lends a deft touch to these classics, resulting in a chicken tortilla soup with a rich, comforting stock redolent with aromatics, and a hearty burger with beef sourced locally from Dziuk's Meat Market. The burger is nothing fancy (just an 80/20 mix of chuck and brisket), but its irregular, hand-formed patty and backyard grill flavor are a welcome respite from the artificially juicy pre-frozen patties to which I've grown accustomed at other small-town eateries. Not everything is sourced locally nor made from scratch, however, as evidenced by the preponderance of Sysco-branded items on display (e.g., House Recipe ketchup). I understand why a place like Castroville Cafe would use wholesale distribution channels for essentials like condiments and sugar packets, but I expect scratch-made breads for the burgers and sandwiches. On a recent visit, a thick, stale sourdough bun brought down an otherwise excellent fried flounder sandwich, while a doughy, overly sweet wheat bun (served room temperature) conspired to undermine the burger. When I pressed my server, she admitted begrudgingly that all of the breads came from Sysco. Many small kitchens outsource baked goods, but why not partner with a local bakery (in this case, Haby's just down the street)? Desserts are a mixed bag. At one end of the spectrum, a deceptively simple chocolate-pecan sheet cake upped the ante with a superbly rich, buttery icing spiked with a pinch of cinnamon. The cake was moist, warm, and undoubtedly made from scratch on the premises. At the opposite end of the spectrum, peach cobbler was an abject failure, a sloppy, gloppy mess of syrupy canned peaches, brown mush masquerading as pie crust, and a swirl of toxic soft-serve vanilla ice cream. Were I to judge Castroville Cafe on the merits of its food alone, I would likely award 2.5 stars, but the middle-aged waitresses are ingratiating and the place is surrounded by cute kitty cats. For those two reasons, I shall award the cafe an additional one-half star. This is not a destination restaurant, but it's an okay option if you limit your order to the burger, a cup of soup, and a slice of that phenomenal chocolate sheet cake. I should note that I have yet to visit for dinner service, so maybe the pot roast and meat loaf entrees would win me over. Perhaps one day an enterprising young chef will settle in Castroville and launch a world-class restaurant focusing on elevated, modern takes of Alsatian favorites such as flammekueche, fleschnacka, or bretzel. Until that day arrives, locals and visitors alike will have to settle with ho-hum places like Castroville Cafe. read more

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It's been a long while since the last time my wife and I were here. The Castroville Cafe is really a charming place, located in what used to be an old house. Very nicely decorated inside and out. The food is what you come for and not the ambiance but it's really nice when the two work so well together. My wife and I shared a sandwich called the Rachel, sliced turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rye. Now I'll be honest here, that first bite of the sandwich was good but I thought it was a little sweet for me. I think it just surprised me a little bit, I wasn't expecting that and I don't know why, it plainly said it has coleslaw and thousand island dressing. Well that sandwich was delicious. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also had a cup of chicken tortilla soup with the sandwich. You wouldn't think that would be a good soup and sandwich combination but you would be wrong. The soup was homemade and it was also super flavorful. My wife had the potato salad for her side and she really enjoyed it. It can seem a little pricey, but you won't feel that way after you taste the food. The waitstaff was very attentive and they couldn't have been nicer. Even the people seated around us were talking about how good the food was. If it's a nice day, sit outside on the front porch and people watch. If it's cool outside they'll even bring you a blanket. I think you'll enjoy this little jewel of a restaurant in Castroville. read more

Very good food super friendly staff located in an old house great history. Very comfortable atmosphere read more

Great spot in Castroville. Both indoor and outdoor seating is offered. I ordered one of the specials which was a strawberry salad w/grilled chicken. So yummy! My lunch companions ordered the Castroville salad and the schnitzel sandwich. Everyone loved their food. Our server was also very friendly and helpful with the menu. read more

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One of the better experiences we had in Castroville. This place was adorable, and very inviting. It felt like Sunday meals at grandmas. The prices were great, and the service was what you would expect. It was like a relative was attending to you. The food was all very well cooked and came out faster than we expected. My wife had the tortilla soup. FINALLY a place that makes it right. I had tomato basil, not as good as the tortilla soup, but by no means bad. The pluses- The lasagna,pasta salad, schnitzel, mashed potatoes, kettle chips, peach tea, lemonade, and the bread were spectacular. The maybe misses? Well the burger my son had was actually very under seasoned, which was surprising considering how well all the other dishes were seasoned. It was still good, just looked better than it actually tasted. The star of the show for us was desert. We ordered pecan cobbler with ice cream...one of the greater desserts we've ever had. We will definitely be coming back till we order everything on there menu! read more

It's a nice little gem in Castroville, TX. The staff was great and delicious meals so if you're passing by Castroville and get hungry this is a must stop to eat, Don't forget to check this place out!! The atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming. read more

I just love coming to this beautiful old house turned restaurant! It's quiet and cozy, perfect for a relaxing afternoon lunch. I've been here a couple of times already and the food is wonderful. It's nothing fancy, just some delicious comfort food. I love the soups, the quiche, pasta salad, also the sandwiches are delicious. Definitely check their hours to make sure they are open before you go. There have been a couple of times they were closed when business hours said they were open. Perhaps that was because of the pandemic. If you're looking for a laid back spot to have lunch I definitely recommend this place! read more

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This little cafe is so cozy and country chic. It sits in the middle of historic downtown Castroville and is so charming. My mom, 4 year old son and I went on a cold winter day and found the food to be delicious. I ordered a hot sandwich and the loaded potato soup. The soup was spectacular! And the sandwich did not disappoint. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the soup and sandwich came out to $14 and they had no kids meal options for my son. He ordered a grilled cheese with chips and that came out to nearly $11. I know times are tough, but the prices were a little steep. Although we can't afford to eat here often, I would certainly go back. read more

Such a gem! A converted house, crazy quaint environment. The menu is special. They really prepare dishes that are are beautiful as they are tasty. Highly recommend, you can't go wrong here no matter what you order! read more

This place had amazing food so good I forgot to take a picture. The club sandwich was great. Hubby had pot roast it was great!! Service was amazing as well hope to return soon!! read more

This place always delivers excellent food & service at lunch. Quaint environment , I drive from San Antonio to take friends who haven't enjoyed Castroville Cafe before read more

We live in Castroville, been here for 8 yrs and never went to Castroville Cafe. It was Sunday a little after 2, not many customers. We were seated in the back, like most restaurants in Castroville it's a old house and really what a beauty! Our waitress came about 3 mins later and took our drink order, there was another table by us with 3 people, so the waitress was attending to them. About 4 mins later our drinks came out. Really we couldn't decide on what to order, but everything sounded good, plus it was a bigger menu then we expected. After about 5 minutes our waitress took our order. About maybe 5 mins later our food came out. Mine came with potato salad that looked at tasted as though they just made it fresh, Mine was the Henri Castro sandwich simple turkey with bacon and cheddar cheese but was really good! My husband had the Alsation and said it was some of the best sauerkraut he's ever had and he had coleslaw with pineapple added. Our waitress refilled our drinks not fast like if it was a larger restaurant but it was fine. This place was a nice treat and wish we had come here sooner! read more

When I'm in town this is my favorite lunch spot to stop at. They have a variety of homemade sandwiches, salads, and soups. My favorite is the Cuban Sandwich with a side of homemade potato salad. I also am a tea fanatic and love their freshly brewed peach tea! The restaurant is in a quite house with multiple rooms that you can dine in. It has the historic feel with original wood floors and old pictures around the walls. read more

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This is a charming little cafe at the corner of Alamo and Lafayette across the street from the Henri Castro monument and Texas state historical marker. We came on a Sunday based on Yelp reviews. It is definitely five stars! The hospitality and service from Connie was great. So nice and attentive. Frequent refills of iced tea on this hot summer in Texas day. I think she might be the owner. She makes some if not all the food on the menu. Some of the items are better than others but overall I was satisfied with the taste and portion size. We had the mushroom, spinach, and bacon quiche, it tasted more like an omelette stuffed into a crust. Definitely dominated by the egg so I tasted little else. The pasta salad was good, with little bits of veggies mixed in a light Italian dressing. The pot roast was outstanding. The mashed potatoes, excellent. The tortilla soup, more brothy than creamy, good. The peach cobbler was good, it came out warm. The carrot cake had a body and texture more like a fruit cake. It was definitely good but not the best carrot cake I have had. The soft serve ice cream was good, but cobbler this good deserves a scoop of Blue Bell. Since the menu changes daily, I will definitely come back! read more

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We have loved the Castroville Cafe for many years. The customer service is outstanding. The daily specials are always good. I usually get the Landmark sandwich (delicious !) with Strawberry Delight (blast from the past jello type salad) as my side. Mark usually gets the quiche of the day which is always good. You can't go wrong with lunch here. read more

Cute little cafe off the main road! We had the Cuban sandwich and it was great! Just right amount... meats were fried in a pan and bun was toasted. I had a side salad which was all fresh and the ranch was great (impt to me)! We shared a peach cobbler w ice cream and again... it was great! Obviously home made! read more

Really nice little cafe with a menu for everybody. The food was yummy. I recommend this place. read more

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The food was wonderful, delicious and fresh. The lasagna was so flavorful. Their pork schnitzel was so tender. The restaurant is beautiful and so relaxing. They have a patio/ bar restaurant that is nice and inviting with music as well. The service was great. The ladies who served us were so sweet. Can't wait to go back, theres also plenty of parking and if you wanted to take a walk there is a historic walking path in the streets behind the restaurant. read more

My father has been talking about this place for awhile & finally we just took the drive on Sunday. Absolutely worth the drive this place reminds me of my grandmother's house with the big trees and the sound of the cicadas. Beautiful & classy spot for homemade comfort food. read more

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Food was awesome! Just like mama made! Service was very friendly and prompt Ambiance was...a cute little place Highly recommend!! read more

Great neighborhood spot. Friendly staff with fresh seasonal made to order menu. Great option for patio lunch.

Awesome food. The chicken noodle soup is top of the line. I had the half turkey sandwich and it was clearly made fresh. I will be returning soon. read more

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