My friend works as an engineer at SpaceX, and I've always been curious and wanted to do the tour…read more Unfortunately, they require 72 hours' notice to get approved for a pass. Since it was my last day in town and I was headed to the airport later, we didn't have enough time to arrange it. Instead, he suggested taking me to Boring Bodega, which is located literally across the street from the SpaceX Bastrop Facility, so at least I could snap a few photos from there. I was seriously confused at first because pulling up to Boring Bodega feels a little like stumbling into a pop-up oasis in the middle of rural Texas. This place looks more like the entrance to a country fair than a cafe. Off to the side, a row of food trucks greets you like an informal welcome committee, their colorful signs and picnic tables giving the place a casual, anything-goes vibe. Lol. Then you walk inside... and suddenly it makes sense. Boring Bodega is a unique "future fancy" grocery store and community hub located in the heart of Hyperloop Plaza. Owned by Elon Musk's Boring Company, the place blends like a full-service market with a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. Think Silicon Valley startup energy meets Texas roadside market. Walking aisle to aisle, you realize this place has a little bit of everything going on. One section feels like a boutique grocery market, stocked with high quality snacks, pantry staples, and grab and go foods. Another aisle carries drinks of every kind like sodas, energy drinks, sparkling waters plus a massive beer and wine selection. They even have shelves dedicated to pet food and pet supplies, which makes sense because people seem to hang out here for a while. Toward the back you'll find a his & hers barber shop, which caught me completely off guard in what I initially thought was just a convenience store. There are also spaces designed for community hangouts and games, and outside you'll spot pickleball courts, making it feel less like a store and more like a social hub for the surrounding tech campus. My friend also mentioned something pretty cool. Apparently, there's a tunnel employees can take from inside SpaceX that connects underground to Hyperloop Plaza, so employees there can pop over here without even going outside. Not sure if that's insider privilege or just peak Elon-universe infrastructure, but it definitely adds to the whole futuristic vibe of the place. And yes--they also do made to order sandwiches and light cafe items. Since it was my last day before heading to the airport, my friend and I grabbed a quick lunch here. I ordered the $10 Falafel Veggie Pita and my friend went with the $13 Carne Asada Protein Bowl. The portions were massive and the quality was fresh. Overall, Boring Bodega is one of those places that defies easy categorization. It's part grocery store, part cafe, part hangout, and part tech campus convenience hub all sitting across the street from SpaceX in Bastrop.

LOVE the bodega! They have healthy snacks that are hard to find elsewhere and if you go on Fridays…read moresometimes they have vendors and free samples. Not a huge fan of their matcha, but their pizzas are good, snacks are GREAT, and they have cold beer on tap after a certain hour.

Absolutely coming back to this joint beside an old car wash! It's literally in a neighborhood and…read moreman, am I jealous of those residents! I wish I had this place just down the street! My colleague and I tried their California Burrito and those suckers were massive! They had lots of carbs so you've been warned. Tortilla, rice, fries, and some avocado, with just a little meat. It was good but to be honest, I felt a bit shorted on the meat. Despite that, I'm coming back soon to try their slew of other dishes from their menu. Service was friendly and they always made sure to promptly bus their tables. Pretty clean for an outdoor-ish, partially enclosed dining spot. By the way, their sauces were oh so good.

Have a Spec-Taco-lar Day Highlights:…read more*Aguas Frescas *Salsas *Street Mini Tacos Review: These street tacos might be mini but they're flavorful, filling and probably best two bites you'll ever have. I got the tacos campechanos which comes with chorizo, al pastor and grilled chicken. The flavor profile is crazy, you get the smokiness from the al pastor, the savory fattiness from the chorizo and the charred saltiness from the grilled chicken. Add some drops of lime and any of their 3 salsas for a fully satisfying bite. Can't wait to go back to try their tortas, quesadillas and gorditas. Rating: 10/10 Mini Tacos (7) Campechanos- Chorizo, Al pastor and grilled chicken. https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponATac0/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CNjBltBns7M/?igshid=z8g6r5vzkd11

Amazing breakfast tacos! The Migas was incredible. Different but in the same league as VeraCruz!…read more Kiddos loved the brisket egg and cheese tacos too! Got an iced americano, which was solid.

Cool little drive thru. They also have an outside seating area. Service was great the staff was…read morekind and accommodated when I wanted my coffee stronger. Coffee overall was okay, great price for the amount of coffee, but would like to go back to try their other items.

One of our favorite restaurants in town! My husband loves the chimichanga, I enjoy the mix-match…read moreplates and fish tacos, and we both loved the brunch buffet (weekends only). The margaritas are on point every time and you can't go wrong with the queso! The staff are great and they'll sometimes have mariachi bands on weekend evenings!

I went to pick up 2 Too Good To Go afternoon boxes. They gave a nice selection of food & plenty of…read moreit. That wasn't the problem. They were also very friendly, and welcoming. The Restaurant was festively decorated, & seemed clean from my vantage point at the Hostess Stand. The problem was the Seasoning, or lack thereof. I was so sad. I'm searching for my next new favorite authentic Mexican Restaurant (NOT Tex Mex). I'm still in the hunt. I may be a Gringa, but for 30 years I was married into a Hispanic family. I need SPICE! Not necessarily heat... although some of that is appreciated. Sadly, the food here seriously lacks seasoning. Lucky me, I had a container of Tony Cacherie's Creole Seasoning in my Car, & that's what kinda saved the meal for me. That's sad. I really wanted to love this spot & make it my "usual" place. THAT didn't work out.. Do gave to say that the employees I encountered are very nice, and perhaps the food is better seasoned when you have some of the Salsa to add to it.

Really quality food for a very reasonable price. The salad is fantastic. I super recommend that as…read moreyour side. The good morning crepe was delicious

These are the best crepe's - crepes are much better than omelet if you ask me. They have sweet &…read moresavory which i've tried several including the lamb: OMG it was so good and the crepe with cream with fruit (blueberries, strawberries & other fruits): chefs Kiss Delicious !

Food is okay but when it comes to customer service they have an attitude with customers…read more They gave me wrong order and I call them the lady didn't admit to it She had and attitude like she already had the money and they don't care about it

This was a great find on the way to Houston...but be prepared to be Packed out and very…read morefull...these breakfast Tacos are Huge....counter style service from some very friendly ladies....line moves very quick...Fresh ingredients with the handmade tortillas rolling off the flat top in the background. Cant see stopping anywhere else.

TLDR: Charming and very kid-friendly restaurant with delicious comfort food and friendly service…read more What a pleasant surprise! Came here on a whim and loved it. First of all, it's very kid-friendly! Almost every family that walked in had small children. They have high chairs, crayons/coloring pages, and a kids menu. The kids menu deserves a kudos! Usually, I expect bare minimum but they really invested effort into the food. The grilled cheese came on big fluffy buttery pieces of bread and was something I'd expect to receive from the main menu. The chicken tenders were big and juicy and delicious too. Kids devoured their grilled cheeses (to be fair, they've never met a grilled cheese they didn't like but that's what makes the restaurant's above-and-beyond effort more admirable). I enjoyed my food as well. I got the chicken-friend steak. I rarely eat fried food -- this was worth it. Delicious. Also the show-stealer was the Brussels sprouts side! Fantastic. Perfectly browned and crisped (not overdone/too blackened like many places do). Mashed potato side was tasty too. Finally, the service was excellent. Super nice and attentive staff. Parking is very easy -- free lot next door.

The food as always was the best and service second to none. Highly recommend this place.read more

good food and good service! good menu selection and friendly staff…read more Highly recommend this place

Ok listen.... The food is OUTSTANDING, Fresh and cooked to order. But I need to tell you a secret…read more pupusa's are great, the coleslaw and sauce they use is great but when I eat it I fill like I need a shower, I'm so messy. I asked her to make a empanada (I think they called it a pistoleto??) and put the coleslaw inside of it. Now I had a handheld pocket of beef or chicken with slaw and cheese, all I had to do is pour that amazing sauce on it and magic!!! She is so nice, the food is amazing and honestly if I'm hungry in bastrop this is my first thought "is she open today?".