I did some researches on where to eat in Bandera. I found some good options which are more modern…read more I wanted to eat somewhere historical. I settled to try this place. We walk in and there were at least 3 waiters around looking at us confused if we should order at the counter seeing a line there or just seat ourselves. We finally decided to flag a waitress and ask her. As friendly as people are in this town it was not the case at this restaurant. The lady was short with her answers and almost felt like she is mocking our questions. I saw that the must try is the Texas Spud which seems to be a loaded baked potato. In general from what I know baked potatoes might include bacon and my friend doesn't eat bacon. The way she answered about it was such a turn off! We were about to have a full mean ended up opting to just try the Texas Spud and a side of onion rings since she recommended that The onion rings are old and inedible we left them. The Texas Spud when it came to the table I ended up having a full understanding of it by eating it. So basically it is a baked potato with chili on it (no meat) it feels it came from a can and cheese pickled jalapeño and sour cream decorated with tortilla chips around it. It was ok but I could say I have tried it. The restaurant itself is very old. I believe it is the oldest running restaurant in Bandera I got to see The John Wayne Room which is western-themed dining room. Decorated with memorabilia dedicated to "The Duke". Also they have a salad bar that looks like a wagon. Just take a picture of it from far away the veggies and everything in it looks very sad! Will I return to eat there? Definitely not! But I do not regret trying it out

This is a split review…read more I ordered a medium-rare ribeye. The chef delivered it on a hot platter that cooked the steak to well-done. The server offered me steak sauce. I told her "I hope not". Then she let me run out of tea and came around to drop the check. I do not recommend OST Restaurant. Another member of my party gave a thumbs up to the Chicken Fried Steak.

This restaurant is located in an odd location behind a motel in Bandera. I got the chicken club…read moresandwich, which I really enjoyed. The Texas toast was fragrant, and the flavours of the sandwich blended very well together. My cousin got the fried catfish platter, which didn't have much of a flavour, but he said that means it's a river catfish. He is a catfish connoisseur and liked it. The jalapeno hush puppies that came with it were excellent. However, the coleslaw had a very odd flavour, and neither of us liked it. It tasted acrid to me. I didn't really like the fries because of the seasoning, but I still had a few. The server initially gave my cousin water instead of the sweet tea that he ordered. They served us our water and sweet tea in mason jars, which looked very nice, but the water was not pleasing to my taste buds as it tasted like unfiltered tap water.

We brought out of town family to Bandera and have always had good food at Bricks, so chose it for…read morelunch. Everyone enjoyed their meals! I had a mushroom swiss burger and onion rings with ranch...so yummy. Cons and the reason for the 3 stars...There weren't any clean tables and the menus were dirty...we saw that there was only one guy seating, getting drinks and serving. I'm guessing he was also the cook, because it took an hour and a half to get our food. Another guy showed up near the end of our meal and was helping take orders. They were obviously short staffed, but I was proud of the guys...they were hustling.

Food was very good. Mushroom cheese burger, wow. Al is a wonderful host. Great place to relax and…read moredrink some good brews.

Great food, even better people. There is something different on every Tv so your bound to find…read moresomething to watch. I ordered to Chicken Chubbie and it was delicious. I usually don't like to try new places cause I don't want feel like I wasted my money by the time I finish but this was one adventure that will happen again! :)

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

Coming back from the Frio River over Labor Day weekend, we decided to take a more northern route…read morehome after driving through Uvalde on the way there Friday. We've tried quite a few restaurants in the area over the years, but somehow had never made it to TJ's. My oldest son was in the mood for steak, so this seemed like a good opportunity. We arrived around 5 PM and were seated right away since the restaurant wasn't overly crowded yet. Service throughout the meal was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was well decorated and we found ourselves trying to explain who Elvis was to the kids. My wife was a little disappointed to learn they don't have frozen margaritas, although they do rotate other frozen drinks through their machine. We tried the Key Lime Colada, which was excellent, along with an order of pickle chips while we looked through the menu. I ordered the steak salad, while my wife put together a vegetarian meal from the side dishes. My daughter chose the kids' spaghetti and actually liked it, which is always a win considering how picky she can be. For my boys, we found a pretty good ordering hack. They split the pizza burger that was on special, and we also ordered the steak-bite entrée for them to share. The steak bites were actually less expensive while providing more meat than ordering a regular sirloin, and the steak was excellent. Overall, everyone left happy with both the food and service. The steaks were particularly good, and there were quite a few desserts that looked tempting, but by that point none of us had room left. TJ's turned out to be a great stop on the drive home from the Frio. We'll definitely keep it in mind the next time we're coming through.

This place was amazing. We called in an order to pick up on the way home and everything we wanted…read morewas available. We will definitely be back to enjoy the ambience. The menu looked amazing. It is a little pricey. I think I might go on date night instead of with the whole family, but it was so good and the people were super nice.

I ended up at this place driving and exploring the hill country. This is one of the most adorable…read moreplaces to visit! So many things to look at and the feel of being out in nature. They had 2 huge pigs roaming around... so cute! Even a pecan tree that I picked some from uninvited... they were delicious cracking them with a stone lol nobody seemed to mind! The interior with all the antiques is super adorable! Everyone was nice and welcoming and the service was top notch! I will definitely be back! You should check it out too!

Here'sEach time we're nearby, we always swing by this eatery for a meal. I typically order the…read moreMexican stir-fry dish, but trust me, everything on the menu is scrumptious! Every guest I've introduced to this place has departed with a happy tummy and a big smile, thankful for the experience. It's definitely a must-try spot!

Came in for lunch because we were in D'Hanis already. Reviews pushed us to eat here and we are glad…read morethey did. Ambiance is great. Small town diner feel, friendly employees, awesome decor. If you're a stuck up city-slicker, this is not the place for you. Food came out quickly, drinks never ran dry, and the food...oh man. Wife had the chimichanga with chicken, smothered in queso. Beans were surprisingly delicious, rice was really good, and the queso was fantastic. Great flavors. Large size. Relatively cheap. I had the Mexican stir-fry with chicken. It's unique, and definitely something everyone should try. I wish it had more squash, but there was plenty of chicken, a small bed of rice and fresh avocado. Another great find in the San Antonio area. We will for sure be back.

Holy smokes! I did not expect this place to be so good. We were starving and Jo Mamas was the first…read moreplaced we passed. Seating is limited, about four tables. But don't let that deter you. Everything is made fresh to order. I love for my food to come out hot. And man, was this fresh off the griddle! Do not skip the onion rings. Find someone to share an order with. They are amazing! My husband refused to leave a bite of his burger and fries. What I couldn't eat of my grilled cheese and fries went with me. The customer service was great! Kudos for kindness. So glad we stopped!

Once again, my son and I made plans to go eat somewhere that was closed! Our original date was a…read moreSunday. Then, when he got sick and had to change it to Monday, we idiots did not look to see if it was open that day. We were driving out to Pipe's Creek to check on my trailer, so he looked online for restaurants in the area that were open and found Jo Mama's. After a quick look at the menu, we decided it was worth a try. They had several specialty burgers that all sounded good, so we stopped in. The dining room is tiny, but you do have the option of eating in Chubby's bar next door. We stayed in the dining room. The people working at the restaurant were all super nice and helpful. I ordered a bacon and blue cheese burger with a side of sweet potato fries and an extra cup of their homemade blue cheese dressing for dipping. My son ordered the Frito pie burger with tater tots. We also both ordered sweet tea, which was actually bottles of Gold Peak. My son did surprisingly well with his burger. It was super loaded with chili and thus super messy. After he had scarfed the burger down, he had a full serving of Frito pie on his plate. He said the chili was awesome. The tots however were just "okay". My burger was amazing. The patty and bread were the perfect match. The bacon was thick and crispy. Everything came together to make it really delicious. But, if I'm honest, the highlight of my meal was the sweet potato fries. They were nice and crispy. But, what put them over the top was a generous sprinkle of sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla powder. That combination was positively addicting. I blindly ate all of them, which is very unusual for me. I normally eat about 6 or 8 fries and give the rest away. I visit my trailer to check on it after major storms and when I haven't camped as much. Plus I go to Pipe Creek to hook it up for trips and bring it back for storage. I'm pretty sure there will be a hamburger in my belly every time I go there in the future. I want to work through the menu and try the others. Why? Just because they are there, and after eating one of them, I know the rest are going to be awesome, too.

We have dined at Jack' s Chophouse many times and it has always been a wonderful experience. We…read morelove the attention to detail in the decor, food, ambiance, and even our name on the table. The service is A+. Jack's Chophouse has a comfortable Hill Country feel blended with an upscale dining flair. The cocktails are yummy and a wide variety of meal choices which you can never go wrong. Try Jack's Chophouse and I know you will return and return. Amazing. 5 stars

Gia was fantastic!!!! Can't wait to come back!!!! Complimentary caprese was a real treat!!!!!read more

Reese was an incredibly good waitress. extremely attentive and never allowed my coffee to get lower…read morethan halfway! mgmt also very nice. great experience all around.

Food was delicious and service from Ryli, was great! Lavender Bloom Latte is not to be missed!!…read moreChef's kiss!

Cash only Know this…read more One of last known Texas Honkey Tonks I love this joint, I need my ashes spread on the floor with the sawdust If you get near BANDERA, you shall stop here and visit Play some music on the jukebox warm your buns at the fireplace, and soak in the history

Honky-tonk saloon. A…read morehonky-tonk can refer to a type of bar, often featuring live country music, or to the country music genre itself. Arkey is exactly that. It's has great location, fantastic decor, awesome atmosphere and good service. This is the type of saloon where you can hang out with friends, unwind and have a good ol' time.