Update: I came back the next day to meet another niece of mine and this time I ordered the fish tacos and they did disappoint (cry emoji here). There was something missing.... I asked for lemon to see if it helped but no that didn't satisfy my taste buds. I think I'll stick to the steak and the Chicken BLT sandwich Haywire never disappoints--I love this place! My niece was in town, my boys were starving ( like always) and I was ready for some really good food--not fast food, but something worth slowing down and enjoying. Haywire was the perfect excuse and If you read my other reviews I'm not a big fan of long waits so we came at the perfect time; LUNCH TIME! Thankfully it wasn't busy, so we were seated right away. I ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the bacon had that perfect crisp, and I loved the fresh arugula--it all came together so well, especially with the fries on the side. I only finished half, but honestly, I was excited to have the rest later for dinner My niece went with the meatloaf, and the boys had cheeseburgers--everyone loved their meals. It was one of those simple, satisfying outings where everyone leaves full and happy. Haywire, I can't wait to come back again and try something new. read more

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I recently dined at Haywire and had a fantastic experience! Our server, Daniela, was exceptional--her recommendations really made our meal memorable. I highly suggest trying the chicken fried chicken and the Cajun corn; both were delicious! The ribs were also impressive and added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting and perfect for a casual outing. I can't wait to bring my friends next time! read more

My friends and I had such a great time here!! The vibes were awesome the waiter was fun and attentive and the food was so delicious! We were attracted by the cowgirl dinner but we will definitely be coming back another time as well! The fries were so so delicious and their chipotle ranch is SO good. Such a cute place inside and overall a great time. read more

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Was told about this place from a reliable restaurant goer, and decided to pop in while on short getaway. Walking up, Haywire gives premium restaurant vibes. Walking in, I was pleasantly surprised that the inside met the outside's expectation. I arrived a little early for my reservation, but the awesome hostesses were able to get us a table. It's a good thing I made that reservation (6:30 on a Friday), because the restaurant filled up pretty quickly. We were seated at a table upstairs (upstairs is superior for date nights), given a couple of menus, and our waitress took our drink order soon after. Everything is sourced locally and made to order. I ended up getting an old fashioned (one of the best I've had) to go with my New York Strip and brussel sprouts. The wife had a spicy margarita and a chicken dish. I got my steak the only reasonable way (mid rare). The seasoning and taste for both were phenomenal. You could taste the care in the food. We ended up getting a second round of drinks (the bourbon specialty drink was great). Maybe we caught them on a really good day, but we should've gotten meals to go! With a great atmosphere, staff, and outstanding food, Haywire should be on your restaurant list! read more

I came to Haywire with a group of 10 to celebrate my Air Force separation, so it was a special occasion. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere, and the food definitely lived up to the hype. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the desserts were a great way to end the meal. Since it was a busy Saturday night, I understand that longer wait times for the food and drinks were expected, so I don't fault the restaurant for that. The biggest disappointment was our server. Unfortunately, he never introduced himself, so I didn't catch his name. He came across as rude and wasn't very knowledgeable about the beer selection when we had questions. Throughout the meal, he repeatedly pointed out that certain items would be an additional charge, even after I had already acknowledged it, which felt unnecessary and came across a bit oddly. A friendlier, more welcoming attitude would have made a big difference, especially for a celebration. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service didn't match the quality of the rest of the experience read more

We had a great experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. Every dish was prepared perfectly, and everything tasted excellent. A special thank you to Henry for providing outstanding service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His positive attitude and attention to detail really made our dining experience even better. We'll definitely be back and hope to have Henry as our server again. Highly recommend! read more

Over the course of three days we ate at this location twice...lunch and dinner. My general impression is it needs a lot of work ... attention to detail that is currently lacking. A very good location, plenty of space, large bar, decor is a very rich ranch feel. The service was a mix. The lunch waitress was not very attentive. Others had to recognize the water bottle was empty and other little things. She checked as our food was delivered and did not come back to check on us. The dinner waitress' timing was much better. We did not want for anything. The hostess was having a difficult time juggling people coming in the door...the front waiting area is awkward. We asked for a booth and got seated at a table. Then they figured it out and moved us. Most important was a steak house that was out of three steaks on their menu. How does that even happen? Lack of planning? The food was a mix. - the Cobb salad was tasty but drenched in salad dressing. - loved the queso with picadillo. - Chicken fried chicken had a thick, crispy batter. The gravy was good. The green beans were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. - The bar drinks were unique .. front porch swing was a combo of rudy red vodka, aperol, juices and agave. - The steaks were not cooked correctly nor were they consistent. Medium rare is not 90% red meat. The seasoning was too salty. I had to send the first steak back as it was missing the garlic. - The mash potatoes were inconsistent between the two meals. Lunch was creamy, seasoned well, and buttery. Dinner was chunky, little seasoning or butter. - The grilled shrimp was amazing!!! So 2 meals for $210 (before tips). I expect a better experience than we had. Like I mentioned ... attention to detail is missing here. read more

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What an experience! My little sis and I met friends here for happy hour to catch up and enjoy some good food. Haywire sure didn't disappoint- from the eye-catching space to the vibe to the food and service, everything was great. Everybody ordered from the HH menu- Sis and I both ordered cheeseburger sliders and split a grilled chicken Cobb salad. The sliders were nothing but the truth. The beef was grilled to perfection, with basic condiments being all that was needed. The Cobb was enormous, definitely sized for two people. Our friends also had a double order of sliders and split a Farmhouse Bowl, which was a nice mix of greens and grains. It looked delicious, definitely worth checking out on another visit. We all ordered a Bourbon Smash drink, which was the refreshing answer to a hot Texas afternoon. Our server was a spunky redhead that made our visit extra memorable. Haywire definitely left a big impression, big enough to get me to return again really soon. read more

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My husband and I came here last Sunday to celebrate our 8th year anniversary . We came here for brunch and we had an appetizer the Vaquero shrimp which was so fresh and flavorful and the shrimps were pretty large that I felt very full already after eating at least 4 pcs . Then my entree which is the Crab cakes Benedict and my husband had the Ranch Hand breakfast with that thick cut bacon and potatoes as well as some eggs . Finally my husband ordered their homemade pecan pie which was so sinfully delicious . All the food were flavorful and the servings are all generous . Would definitely come back for dinner or maybe during happy hour read more

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We made reservations for a birthday dinner and were sat quickly. Everyone we interacted with was very kind and helpful. The drinks were delicious. Food is local and was fresh. There are kids menus. The aesthetic of the restaurant is beautiful. Will definitely be returning. read more

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This was my first time here, my sister recommended this location and made dinner reservations. Parking wasn't bad at all. The location at La Cantera is nice, easy to locate. Once we walked in the hostess wasn't at the door so we weren't immediately geared however it only took a minute or two but they were welcoming with a smile. We were directed to our table and our server came over immediately. She was really attentive and friendly. The food is pricey but well worth it! I will most definitely be coming back. read more

Haywire - Birthday girls #AugustLeos - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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First time trying haywire & we will be back! The atmosphere is very nice inside, nicely decorated & very spacious. The server was very attentive & gave goo recommendations. The food came out timely. Everything tasted amazing & good portion sizes. The menu has a good variety on it, can easily find something for everyone! read more

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Went to dinner for a good steak and drinks. Definitely left satisfied and the experience was worth it. Staff well trained in hospitality and service. Had a private area for my party and everything went well. read more

My team was in town for a work trip and staying near the Rim and La Cantera. When we asked for a good option for dinner around there, Haywire came highly recommended. We made our reservation online, which was super easy, and it didn't give us a hard time about having a larger party (7-10). The restaurant is what others have referred to as "cowboy chic"; mix of ranch and class and upscale ambience. They provide a farm to table menu, partnering with local farmers, ranchers, and growers. The menu had a good variety of options for all levels of hungry. They even offer a Cowboy Feast, if you are looking for massive quantities of food, are a competitive eater in training, or sharing with others. Our server Andres took really good care of us and was such a good sport with our group, who were a little stir crazy from being cooped up in meetings for two days straight. He also gave us solid recommendations for food and drinks. Everyone was incredibly satisfied with their choices. The Old Fashioned and Espresso Martinis especially received rave reviews. I got the BBQ ribs and they literally did fall off the bone. The mac and cheese side was delightful; nice crispy breadcrumbs on top. We also did a queso blanco and gulf coast ceviche for appetizers and those did not disappoint either. The restaurant offers several private or large dining spaces for meetings or parties, so I can see with the service + food + dining options why it is so popular in the area. Will likely be returning. I have my eye on the Farmhouse Bowl for next time. read more

Haywire - Old Fashioned options - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had wanted to try their pecan pie after I found out about it. It has a cinnamon roll crust according to the description. I was disappointed with it. The pecan pie was big and it came with vanilla ice cream. The pecan pie wasn't worth the $12.95 they charged for it in my opinion. The pecans on top were very hard and not easy to cut into. The middle part was lacking in flavor. The cinnamon roll crust was the most disappointing part of it all the crust tasted no different than a normal pecan pie crust. I ate it at the bar and the service was just okay. It took longer to expected to get the pecan pie. I do not recommend ordering the pecan pie dessert when you eat there. It's high priced and overrated. The bread pudding was delicious. I had it on a different occasion and it was amazing. Get that instead of the pecan pie. read more

Haywire - The Route 66 Pecan Pie - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Make a reservation to avoid ridiculous wait time! Came on a Monday night, still extremely busy. Nice decor, very western with cowboys and rodeo stuff. A wall of nice wines. It is loud inside. Food - steak salad was amazing! Though request for steak to be lightly salted instead and light dressing. Otherwise, delicious. Cheeseburger, on the smaller portion but tastes great. Amazing drinks. Oh yea, save room for that pecan pie.... SO good! We almost never get desserts but had to try this. It tasted as great as it looked on pictures! Service - a star down cuz it took at least 6 mins before anyone came over to us after being seated. I guess they're busy but a lot of cowboys standing around. Otherwise, she was great and refilled water frequently. We'd be back with another reservation soon! read more

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It's nice to see a new restaurant in La Cantera so we paid it a visit this week! Beautiful interior with a lot of space and a Western theme. Began with drinks - they seem to have a extensive wine selection which is great, some cocktails but none that appealed to me and I wish they had a better beer selection - lots of pedestrian beers, would love a few IPAs or local Texas beers. Food was great and very reasonably priced too! The Burrata was my favorite with fresh tomatoes and a really fantastic pesto!! Ceviche was good, loved the onions rings too! Nice and crispy. Service was excellent and they are really on top of everything! A fe me folks stopped by to ask our thoughts on the food and what our favorites were! Had a great experience and will be back! read more

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Ruben was awesome!! The atmosphere was elegant but casual. Chandeliers beautiful. Services excellent! Now for the food.....we had tortillas soup and the rice bowl which, house Salad and some drinks. Mojito refresher for my hubby and a an alcoholic beverage for me of course . Drinks were delicious, food was great (not a fan of tortilla soup but it was tasty). Ruben was extremely wonderful and gave us a bread Pudding to share just because I wasnt feeling the tortilla soup. He also threw in a chili and corn bread which was delicious . All in all this restaurant reminds me of how it used to be back in day...customer service was everything and they are cool about whatever your taste buds desire. No argument just great hospitality, wonderful staff, delicious drinks and fresh food! Now I'm looking up all the Haywire restaurants I can find. Overall this restaurant is a must try. read more

Haywire - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This was my first time at Haywire, and even though I only stopped in for a quick meal, I definitely plan on coming back for the full experience. I just grabbed a quick burger, my server was kind, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly, which I really appreciated. I ordered the burger, and while it had a great, juicy flavor and was nicely simple, the bacon was a miss for me it was extremely hard, which made it tough to bite into the burger properly. I also got a side of fries, which I found to be a bit on the harder side, but still enjoyable overall. I'd also like to add that the restaurant was beautiful gave a great combination of country western and upscale at the same time. Even with a few small dislikes, I enjoyed my short visit and the atmosphere. I'm excited to come back soon and try the full menu! read more

Haywire - Burger - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had my birthday dinner at Haywire and it was my husband and my first time here. Upon entering I was blown away by the amount of beautiful chandeliers hanging in the main dining area. The restaurant was a full house, understandably. Haywire is a fairly new hot spot with all the upscale cowboy/western vibes; from beautiful and tasteful "Cowboy" artwork and aesthetic throughout the restaurant, and most of the staff wearing cowboy hats! Very pleasant experience! What we ordered: pork belly bites and fried green tomatoes (to start), pork ribs and rib eye steak for our main entrees. Our sides: Brussels sprouts, green beans, Mac & cheese, and chimichurri rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. I personally would have preferred the Brussels and fried green tomatoes cooked a little longer with less of a crunch but they were still very flavorful. They brought me their whiskey bread pudding for my bday dessert and they made it seem like it was on the house, but it wasn't lol. Still enjoyed it and highly! Highly! recommend it!! Overall, great service and great experience! Definitely returning because we heard the pork chop at haywire is better than Perry's iykyk lol read more

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Attended for brunch -- food was decent but not anything beyond mediocre, considering the price point. Portion sizes were small. $28 for steak and eggs, but you get a steak that is approximately 4 bites. Our waitress was kind and personable but the service was slow. Nice decor and vibe, but I certainly wouldn't go back given better options in the area. read more

Miserable experience overall. I haven't even had the food yet, but it doesn't matter how good it is when the atmosphere is miserable. We reserved "the Airstream" a couple of weeks in advance. The problem is that, when we reserved it at 7:00 pm iAugust no one said anything along the lines of "You are aware that it's basically an over at that time of day?" So we are sitting in the Airstream, sweating, and hating life. There is a small AC in the Airstream, but it doesn't remotely handle the solar load and openness of the prop RV. They could have added cooling capacity. The could have warned us. They could have put some sort of shade structure between the Airstream and the sun, but they did none of those things. Top that all off with "the service sucks out there" and it's been delightful, so far. So, no matter how good the food may or may not be my memory of Haywire will be one of absolute misery. So, food finally arrived. Half a dozen steaks and we had to go find steak knives. Drinks have been empty, over and over, for significant amounts of time. Food is good. No one is really eating because we are all just sitting in the tin can sweating. It's worse than sitting outside because it blocks any breeze. Also, why is water without ice a good thing while sitting on a 90 degree patio? To top it all off, the just deliver a drink that was ordered when we sat down - around 90 minutes ago. read more

Completely forgot a pic of our food but I think that's how much I enjoyed it! I had the chicken and waffle. Perfect combo of salty and sweet. My husband had barbacoa chilequiles. It was a ton of food and worth the reasonable price. We'll be back! It may be Happy Hour next time. read more

Visited twice now, and overall I've really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere has a warm upscale Texas feel and makes for a great date night or girls' night out. I LOVE the chandeliers!! The food presentation is beautiful and the service has been great both visits. My only downside, and the reason for taking away a star, is that I've had to deal with gnats both times I visited. read more

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I'm pretty well traveled and have had a great meal or two but my experience at HayWire was truly exceptional. First, Ethan our server extraordinaire was superior in every way. He didn't skip a beat. Jason -the bartender can make a fantastic cocktail and my fave was the Prosecco bluebonnet. The Chef deserves a HUGE shout out as well because the steak was cooked to perfection. I took the Chef's recommendation and it was DELICIOUS. Check this place out! There are nothing but great vibes and fabulous decor. Good times and great eats!! read more

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Took my wife here for her birthday and made reservations because as you can see the place gets packed. Rightfully so because the food was amazing. My wife got the ribs and I got the ribeye and both were prepared perfectly. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, great decor, nice layout with plenty of seating, and very friendly staff, I loved the cowboy theme it really felt like a high end steakhouse. I can't say I really liked the fried green tomatoes cause they were hard and sweet, maybe they would have been better if it was cooked longer I'd say the same for the Brussels sprouts as well. One thing that felt off was when I made the reservations it asked if I had and request and so I wrote if there was any birthday decorations or anything that could be added to our table but I guess they don't do anything like that. I also mentioned to our waiter we were thinking of a dessert for her birthday celebration and he insisted that they already got it taken care of so we didn't get to choose from the menu which made me think it's was on the house as a gift or something since we didn't get to choose what she wanted, well when the bill came I saw that they charged me for the dessert which was fine but if that was the case we would have liked the option to choose what dessert we wanted. Anyway overall great experience and delicious food. Definitely will be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Monthly bookclub meeting place for brunch. The atmosphere is very western and welcoming. The bathrooms were very rustic looking, clean and stocked. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I was not uber impressed with the food however. The blueberry biscuits were tasty. The Benedict was a little disappointing. The eggs were overcooked and the menu said Tabasco hollandaise but it had no spicy at all. Also disappointed that for the blueberry biscuits we had to ask for the lemon glaze as they didn't have it when they came out. I'm not sure if this may be a return spot for me but maybe I will try again and go for dinner read more

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Our book club pick for August meet up. Restaurant is beautiful and decorated lovely with southwestern style. Love the privacy of the bathroom stalls as well. We made reservations and were seated promptly and we appreciate the staff for accommodating our 2 extra guests. Heard great feedback from the group on the espresso martinis, the spicy tortilla soup, the kolaches and the biscuits. Price is more upscale but overall great visit. read more

Haywire - Soup and salad - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came here for a birthday celebration to try out this restaurant and it was a huge hit. The restaurant is located at La Cantera and this particular building has changed names a few times over the years but hopefully this one will stick around. I had the meatloaf with Brussels sprouts & broccoli and it was very different than what I was expecting. Better, much better than your typical meatloaf. This one had a smoky flavor and was more like a steak in presentation than the crumbling meat dish that it's known for. It's a winner for sure. Other dishes ordered included the chicken fried steak and I was told the jalapeño gravy was amazing. The filet was tender and cooked to a nice med rare and would say above average in taste but for the price maybe a little overpriced. If you stick to the non-steak options then you should be satisfied with the value here. Make sure to top off your dinner with the whiskey cake with ice cream. It is big enough to share but good enough to eat by yourself. The atmosphere was relaxed with a western classy look to it. Nice chairs and tables with a good looking bar scene, in case you want to just kick back and chill. Our server was spot on and kept our glasses full during our dinner so he gets a golden star for service. read more

Haywire - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Haywire has a big intimidating door, that opens to a friendly and engaging place. The menu is fantastically Texan, and the service is cordial and fast. But I come before you to talk chili. Venison chili. It is so good. Personally, I find the pedestrian chopped onion garnish only detracts from the perfection of slow good venison and spices, paired with fresh buttery cornbread. One serving wasn't enough, I had to return for more the next day. The Cobb salad was also fantastic, which isn't a word often (ever?) used for a salad. Then again, I haven't had someone ask me about a salad that wasn't big enough to feed a family - this one got attention. White cheddar plus blue, with chicken and bacon - that's a salad right? read more

In town for UTSA for the weekend, looking for a good dinner and chill place after a long flight from NY. Haywire is close to the hotel albeit in a strip mall. Seems a little bit upscale location with a huge bar that seats 25. They have a space for private events as well as an upstairs so plenty of seating which also includes outdoor seating. Bartender was very nice and upbeat. Dedicated to get it right. She had a young man that had food allergy issues and she went the extra to make sure the staff knew about it in the back. I ordered a Jamison and Ginger since only 4 beers on tap. Haywire has a happy hour special with food included sliders, elk tacos, and chips/queso. I ordered the sliders to start. Went through those quickly(2 sliders) so I ordered another 2 and a side of tallow fries. As always I ask would I come back? If I lived in the area Haywire would be a nice dinner date or work functions. read more

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Went for our anniversary and loved it! Had lunch - and the appetizer with pork belly. Omg! The drinks were phenomenal! The place is something to just sit and look around - it's huge but feels comfortable. I like the rustic feel. Their menu is more expanse than expected and there is no way you can't find something for everyone. Already have made plans to go back for drinks, apps, and dessert with a girlfriend! read more

My fiancée and I went for our anniversary and had an amazing meal -- the steak, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, and chicken fried steak were all delicious. We also enjoyed drinks that were perfectly crafted. I ordered an Old Fashioned that came with a special presentation for an extra cost, but it was absolutely worth the experience. Our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive, making the evening feel extra special. He brought us a wonderful dessert, never rushed us, and allowed us to savor the moment. read more

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Great food, excellent service and the restaurant itself was clean and beautiful. Had a great anniversary dinner with delicious appetizers, steak and dessert. Will definitely return and recommend. read more

The drink was so good and the bartender did a great job. The restaurant is so beautiful and the staff is so courteous. The restroom is so clean. read more

Haywire - Margarita - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We arrived and were seated before 6:00, during what should have been happy hour. The restaurant was busy, but it still took about five minutes before a server came to take our drink order. When we asked about the happy hour special, we were told it didn't apply, even after explaining that we had been seated before 6:00. I was basically accused of being a liar. The response felt dismissive and unprofessional, which was disappointing. Based on this experience, we won't be returning. read more

Great time. Happy hour has some great prices on drinks and small apps. Bartenders are fantastically attentive. Great new space - high end and very "Texas" unique. read more

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Cowgirl dinner was very disappointing. :( We went on a Thursday for early dinner/ girls night. 3 of us total. For the cowgirl dinner, it comes with a small steak, tallow fries, a small Caesar salad and either a martini or lemon drop. (this sounds like a perfect girl dinner for $30)! But unfortunately for us, the bar was completely out of martini glasses, it took 45 minutes for my martini to come, and when it did, it was in a short drinking glass. I had to ask for a martini glass and was told they could try to bring me one, but they are selling too many cowgirl dinners and that might not make it happen. I was very disappointed with this but understood. Fortunately, for me, they found a glass for me but not my friends. (Again this was not the biggest deal just disappointed) My biggest issue was when the food came, it was cold, and there was no garlic butter on our steaks. Not to mention, One of the Caesar salads had no dressing. And a side of mac & cheese we ordered, came out 25 minutes after our food arrived. Our server ended up telling us they just could not support (as a restaurant) the amount of reservations they were taking for service. We felt the advertisement of the "girl dinner" was overdone on social media for what is actually produced. Overall not the worst dinner but still expected more from my past experiences here. read more

Haywire is definitely full western theme, the food menu is pricer for American styled food. When I order my western bacon burger- menu stated it comes with bacon and bbq sauce it doesn't. The wrong burger was brought out. Sent it back and waited. My party ordered the mini tacos and those came out quick. Waitress - Oliva was kind enough to comp me on the bbq sauce and bacon. She was very formal though on asking about food allergies and checking with the kitchen to make sure what is or might have cross contamination- that was actually a plus. The drinks are good from the menu or the non boozy options without alcohol were good. Would I go back it's a maybe. read more

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Haywire is a great new addition to the La Cantera dining scene. It is a contemporary cowboy themed, "Texas" cuisine, chain restaurant based out of Dallas. The menu is " Farm to fork" inspired with dishes ranging from waygu steak, baby back ribs, blackened catfish, chicken fried steak to meatloaf. There are choices to satisfy everyone, but the ranch raised beef dishes are the stars. Haywire offers lunch, happy hour, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. I've dined here for both brunch and dinner. The food and service have been consistently great. Dinner is good, but I think I'm more a fan of their brunch menu. There's so many delicious selections and the atmosphere is excellent. Haywire is perfect for any occasion and I definitely recommend giving it a try. It's a popular place so, make sure to make to reservations! read more

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