This place is pretty new yet the ambiance is amazing, allowing families to come out and enjoy drinks with food while children get to play in the kids area. Service was beyond one of the best experiences we've ever had ( Kay- best waitress anyone can have.. super attentive and super sweet). Food is okay, they do not have many options for the average Texan ( highly recommend they work on their menu adding red wine options, loaded baked potatoes with choice of meat, chopped BBQ sandwich meals that include food already on their menu and a home made potato chip nachos including cheese, choice or meat with all the sides). I can see them becoming one of the top places to go with so many dedicated workers. Recommend to others. ( Psst sangria is delicious). One off- definitely need to work on their surround sound. We came by to see the Super Bowl and couldn't hear clearly half time show read more

Neon Armadillo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

Probably should redo the menu, not worth the money , just make it basic Tex-Mex and serve french fries for kids! No need to smoke everything on the menu . Needs a gate on back entrance this allows kids to run into parking lot . I've never heard of a restaurant not having mayonnaise for a cheeseburger. Awesome location and outdoor area. The food will keep people from going here for sure. read more

Another reviewer, Hali B. said, "Trendy indoor area and a fun outdoor oasis with a stage for live music, plentiful TVs for your sports fanatics and a tree-weave for the kids. Some of the best BBQ I've ever had, and the Texmex style is a great twist." And I really have to say that just about sums it up. I would have come here to write much the same thing, but I'll add my two cents still. I've enjoyed everything, but my favorite is the chicken. Chicken is not what I usually get at BBQ joints, but there is SO flavorful and juicy. It's also on the bone, which is normally a No for me, because I get a little weird when it comes to meat, but it's just too good not to eat, bones or no. The prices aren't cheap, and the servings aren't large, so come prepared to pay for what you get, especially if you have more than just two or three people, but I do think what you get is worth it. I will also say, take some of the lower reviews with a grain of salt, because it's a newer restaurant, that's getting popular fast, and they are working some kinks out. Running out of beef tallow seems to be the chief issue. We've been twice and they were pretty startling differences in the two trips. First we went on a Friday night, and basically no one else there. We found a table easy, we got incredible service, and it was all sunshine and rainbows. The next time was a Saturday and it was PACKED. I think everyone in a 40 mile radius must have decided to eat at the Neon Armadillo that night. We still found a table pretty easy, and the food and service was still good, but they were sold out of a lot of things and were obviously stressed. So I recommend going on an off night for your first visit to really enjoy it. Then you can decide if it's worth braving the crowds and them maybe being out of things on busy night later on... read more

Great food! You order at the bar and staff bring you food once ready. We had the pulled pork and brisket and both were delicious. For sides we shared the charro, beans, potato salad and cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was the best! It had a wonderful Smokey flavor from the pepita. Cocktails were perfectly citrusy and not sweet. The only thing that would make the place better is more frequent cleaning of tables. We had to go ask for someone to wipe ours down. The Reagan Hicks bad outdoors was awesome! They truly made it for a fun anniversary and Mother's Day celebration with my family! read more

Gave Neon Armadillo another try, this time with my family and was still disappointed unfortunately. Servers are great and friendly. This time, they had someone check on our table after ordering (maybe since it was a larger group?) to make sure our orders went through correctly. Despite this, 3 of the items that were ordered failed to make it to our table, and we had to ask the servers to correct the issue. VERY FRUSTRATING since I thought after a month in operation, they would have worked out these kinks. Food again is not as good as it can be, which is really frustrating because Neon Armadillo literally checks every other box. It's an AWESOME hang out spot for the community, open seating and relaxed place to let your kids run around and the adults can watch games and socialize all in one place. Everything we got was a super small portion size for what you're paying, and the flavors for most items are still off (mushrooms, guacamole, and don't get me started on the chips and salsa!). And just like my first time, the brisket was completely sold out again, so I have yet to try it. We did get to try the 1/2 chicken which was tasty but not much better than other restaurants for the price. The Farmacy Burger was also super overpriced for the size and there is no option to have a side of fries. Another consideration, if you have any vegetarian in your group as I did, there is a severe lack of options some they use beef tallow instead of seed oils in nearly everything! At my first visit, we were disappointed that the burgers didn't have an option to swap out for a gluten free bun if you have a gluten allergy. Overall, I'd say Neon Armadillo is a fun place to visit to catch and game and maybe a small bite to eat, but the food isn't their strong point sadly. read more

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I really enjoyed this spot and will be coming back as soon as I can. In fact, as soon as I can in the winter months before it gets crazy popular in the summer. It's that kind of place - it is going to draw a lot of folks because it is a cool place, well designed with awesome food and drinks. As I run this review, remember - I loved it! These are just some pointers that I wish I knew. Being 1/2 way between Wimberley & San Marcos will allow it to advertise as being in the Wimberley Valley (tourists' target) but also draw from San Marcos (larger population). This place made me think that Austin had finally spread to Wimberley. It just has the Austin vibe displanted to Wimberley. I think the main thing that peeps will have a hard time with is that it has nothing to do with what you think of as the process of a "normal" restaurant. Think of it as a high class Chipotle's. You go to a counter to order, you get a buzzer, you get your food later. The only thing that you don't have to do is buss your table. This will turn off a lot of folks and is jamming up their flow (there are employees purely there to educate folks re: how it works), but eventually enough people will understand it that it will start to flow. But this place is here to stay. They've already started innovating (the food ready buzzers) so I have great optimism that this place will knock it out of the park. To help you with the flow: look for the bar. As soon as you go inside look for a menu holder on the wall and grab one. As soon as you know what you want, walk up to one of the cash registers at the bar and make an order and they will give you a buzzer. If you have cocktails/alcohol, wait for your drinks. Once that's clear, go to the right and get your non-alcoholic beverages, utensils, water, napkins etc. Then go find a seat. When it buzzes, someone will bring you your food. EXACTLY like Chipotles! But it has a more upscale vibe. So the place is just fantastically styled. We went inside in December because we thought it would be too cool outside. Most of the smart people were outside because the heaters made it just fantastic. We had lovely seats inside and really, really enjoyed the styling. The drinks were fantastic. I had the Neon Armadillo Margarita and they know their Margarita's. My date had the Sangria and thought the same. We also got the guacamole and chips. Just like Chipotle the chips came in a lunch bag. After futzing with that a while, we just went to the "utensil/drink bar" and got a take out container. It worked MUCH better for retrieving chips from a paper bag for the stellar guacamole. For the entree I had the Neon Wedge Salad with Smoked Brisket. I enjoyed the heck out of it and it was ginormous. Wasn't craft brisket by any measure, but it was tasty just the same. The poblano ranch was a perfect accompaniment. My date went with the Farmacy Bowl with Chicken. The chicken was off the hook good. Better than my Brisket. Only down side is that she was set back by the heat of the jalapeno's. It was advertised so that's on her. She's not a chili head so it was kind of hard to eat. Pro-tip: ask if it can be done without them if you aren't a chilihead. Overall, loved the place. It is NOT your mother's restaurant. Get used to that and you will enjoy the heck out of it. read more

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We ordered 1/2 pound of brisket and 1/2 pound lamb, with a side of cucumber salad and potato salad. Everything was very bland, no flavor or salt. Meat was really dry. We informed our waitress so hopefully they let management know bc we will not be coming back for food. Cute atmosphere but the food was not good at all. We spent $140 after tip on this food that we barely touched. read more

Finally got a chance to stop in and try the place. The previous tenant was one of our favorite local haunts, and we waited patiently for someone new to come in. I like the open seating and ordering concept, and the selection of food and beverage. We had the brisket, chips and queso, and the burger. The brisket was good, not fatty and tasty. The queso was quite good, and taro chips very crisp. The burger was spicy, which I love but warning to those who don't like heat. Only have medium rare and well done as options was a bit disappointing, I don't mind medium rare but not a fan of bloody buns so I opted for the well done, which was fine. We sat outdoors, surrounded by big screen TVs and the stars. Great outdoor area, plenty of play area with kids on the trampoline and shooting hoops. We would like to come back on the weekend for some music, but it has been packed so far so we haven't had a chance. Maybe we'll shoot for some playoff football and tunes. read more

I was visiting my son in Austin and he took me here for a holiday cocktail. This place is awesome, lots of outdoor space with fun activities, as well as a nice variety of seating and fire pits. The decor of the place was over the top, wickedly eclectic. The drinks were creative and delicious. Although we didn't get any food, I did see and smell many tempting options. Can't wait to bring my honey back here with me in the Spring when we visit Austin again! read more

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Fun, active, and family engaging place outside of Wimberley at FM 32 and FM 12 meet. Wonderful service with a good variety of food to satisfy just about anyone. Delicious white queso, yummy burger, healthy joke salad. Love the alternative alcohol menu, including a 2.5 ml THC seltzer! read more

This places is eclectic and fun...and very family friendly!! Food was ok, but the atmosphere made it worth it! We didn't think it was that pricey either. read more

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We were so surprised by this place! We LOVED it! Fabulous food, family fun, great drinks, great live music! It was super busy but we were able to seat immediately because of their open seating! Amazing and beautiful patio but the inside is BEAUTIFUL! The entire staff was fantastic! Will be one of our favorites. read more

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This place is great little get away if you want to get your bbq on. It's a very scenic and great drive getting there with scenic views a hilly, windy roads. You are greeted by someone at the entrance which is all open & family oriented. I suggest ordering a little bit of everything, like lamb carnitas, brisket, pulled pork, & the chicken. You can get from a 1/3lb of each to 5lbs if you wanted. It comes w/your choice of tortillas. Get the avocado pico app for a snack and slap it on your tacos. Lots of staff so food was fast and they were very attentive. The beer selection was good with mainly Texas beers and of course local Austin and dripping springs breweries represented. A must visit! read more

Neon Armadillo - Pork, lamb, chicken, brisket with tortillas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

Wow! This place is so amazing. The eclectic decor, the incredible indoor AND outdoor space, the unique dishes to choose from, and delicious drinks! There's a huge area for kids to play, a great stage for live much, or a peaceful outdoor porch with an awesome view. We got the nachos, a brisket salad, and my husband got the burger and we loved it all. Delicious drinks, and our server Lawson was so kind! Can't wait to come back. This is the perfect place for this location. read more

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Review: The ambience here is amazing -- such a great vibe and family-friendly space. I went on Wednesday for the grand opening and again last night, and while the atmosphere continues to impress, the food has been a bit hit or miss. The queso has a tangy flavor that didn't quite land, so both the nachos and the white queso appetizer were underwhelming. On the other hand, the guacamole and salsa were excellent. Our group of six rated the food overall around a 6.5 to 7 out of 10. Here's what we ordered: * Lime chicken wings (Wednesday): 9/10 -- really delicious! * Kids hotdog: Reported as dry. * Tri-tip barbecue: Solid 7/10. * Nachos: Better on Wednesday with brisket; the chicken version last night was around a 6.5. * Kids burger: Perfect -- 10/10! * Horchata cocktail: Not the best on the palate. * Neon Rocks margarita: Fantastic -- they nailed this one. Overall, this place has incredible potential. The interior and kids' area are top-notch, and the overall vibe is awesome. But people are really going to want the food to match that same level. If they can fine-tune the queso recipe and tighten up consistency across the menu, this will be an absolute rockstar spot. Right now, I'd give it about a 6/10, but with a few tweaks, it could easily be one of the best family destinations around -- a true contender with big names like Hays City Store, which has their food down to a science. read more

For a restaurant that calls themselves a BBQ joint, they didn't even have BBQ sauce, seriously unheard of. The atmosphere was great, epically if you have kids, however the food was just very overpriced and not enjoyable. If you enjoy live music and expensive drinks, this may be the place for you, however if you are looking for great BBQ, this ain't the place. read more

Neon Armadillo - Brisket with potato salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

We really wanted to love this place because the environment is fantastic. It's very family-friendly, fun, and has a great vibe that works well for groups with kids. Unfortunately, the food just didn't match the atmosphere. The quality was underwhelming across the board and felt like an afterthought. Service was mediocre. Not terrible, but not memorable or attentive either. At the end of the day, it feels like you're paying for the environment rather than the food or service. If you're coming to hang out and let kids enjoy the space, it works. If you're coming for a good meal, expectations should be lowered. read more

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Fun venue, great atmosphere & weather & my kid was free range playing the whole time! The food was very good, pretty & flavorful... Service, exemplary, thanks to Caroline (our waitress) & staff. From the greeter to the table, super friendly, informative and an absolute delight to work & socialize with Blessings to them in 2026! read more

it's OK but for $20 tacos I would probably go somewhere else next time. The presentation is definitely subpar. read more

Neon Armadillo - lamb tacos, the presentation is subpar and I'll need twice the tortillas for that amount of meat. for $20, probably won't do it again. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

Have tried 3 times. It's too loud and hectic for anyone over 35. If you are looking for an upscale, outdoor Chucky Cheese place to take your 8-13 year olds, this is it. The food is okay, but very pricey for the fare. read more

Hamburgers were small and just ok but not worth $15 with no sides. Nice people work there, but definitely just for tourists. Enjoyed the frozen margarita, but it was small, too. Gorgeous grounds and decor. Hope they make it because they dropped some serious $ here. read more

Went to Neon Armadillo late yesterday afternoon. Like other reviewers I found their indoor and outdoor space fantastic. Great ambiance. Like many others, very disappointed in the food and drinks. We both got a Farmacy bowl. Would not get it again; beans and rice seriously covered in heavy layers of cooked kale. We both got the neon margaritas. Not good. I tried ordering a Chardonnay but they don't have that. They recommended a pickly cross between two different wines. I'm adventurous so I ordered it; terrible. I understand the restaurant's continual responses that the food is meant to be different but heed the warning; you won't survive this way and that would be a shame. read more

2nd time going here. The drinks and food do not disappoint! The service is great very friendly! Especially our Bartender, Iliana! What a great service and thoughtful person! Will definitely be coming here more often! Thanks Iliana for the great service! read more

Food options were pretty good, nothing was bad. love that they don't use seed oils. The vibes and the views were there if you can find a place to sit. The kids had fun playing the whole night which is a huge plus. read more

Great atmosphere and vibe! Tons of outside seating with fire pits. Live music on stage and the kids play area was a hit. TVs on a covered patio for the game even better. Craft cocktails were amazing (Spiritual Cowboy) was perfect. The BBQ is great as always! The menu choices are superb, but the Al Pastor pulled pork for me was it! Enjoy great food and drinks while you listen to live music...plus the kids can play nearby..without being too loud. I will definitely be back! read more

Neon Armadillo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

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Seating is first come first serve do there are many people hovering and staring at patrons. Food was good, and nice to watch sports. Imagine they can tighten up seating situation to be more orderly. read more

We had the best time with family and the nachos and wings were amazing!! Caroline our server made it even more memorable!! Ask for her!!

This is one of the best restaurants in the entire Texas Hill Country. Not only is the food next level, but their commitment to using the highest quality ingredients is unparalleled! Regenerative grass fed meats, heirloom beans, in house tortillas, and no seed oils. This is the ONLY barbecue I have ever eaten and felt immediately energized and nourished (normally I feel slow and heavy eating conventional barbecue). The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable! The restaurant also has tons of cool things to keep kids busy (like outdoor climbing nets and a court). read more

Carla the bartender provided excellent service! The food and drinks were amazing. Everytime we go the food and the service is great. read more

Neon Armadillo - We have not had one bad meal. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

We had a wonderful time here on Saturday. It was a great, fun, exciting and delicious! The atmosphere was great. Warm inviting indoors and electric fun vibe outdoors. Plenty of seating and televisions for sports. Great margaritas and brisket nachos. And the service was top notch!! We'll be back for sure!!! read more

This is the best thing to hit the area in a while. Food and atmosphere are fantastic! And no seed oils! Are you kidding? It's so nice not to worry about what you're eating. Really great place - will continue to go. read more

Good service, food and atmosphere. The servers were very accommodating for our group.

Place was so big and good looking! The service was all right but the food makes up for it! If you're looking for good tasting drinks this isn't really the place for that! But the food was amazing! read more

This is a a really cool, kid friendly, indoor , outdoor space. Food was really good and drinks were good also. Great atmosphere and play ground for kids with lots of outdoor chill seating. Will be back ! read more

Weirdest tasting Margarita on the rocks. I think it was called the neon Rita. No lime flavor at all. Expensive for a small glass too! Had to leave it all. Friendly staff. Did not try any food. read more

The ordering system was bizarre and very unorganized. When the order came, the brisket was tough and dry. The restaurant did not offer barbecue sauce. The "waitresses " were rarely around to check on our table and the place was very loud. We wont be back. read more

It's a great relaxing space but bring extra $$$. We live about a mile from the restaurant so we really want to like it - and we do - BUT it's just too expensive. Everything the server says when they first talk to you implies that they will be helping you "throughout the afternoon". Well you just can't drop $15 per cocktail and expect to stay the afternoon. We bought 2 drinks (total), an app and two entrees and our bill with tip was $109. I would've liked to stay longer and enjoy more drinks but no thanks. We both ordered the Farmacy Bowl with meat and for me was a mistake. The last thing listed for it was Kale, and it was pretty much a Kale salad. It should have a lot more beans, rice and meat. The brisket had a good flavor but I could taste no evidence of it being cooked with tallow. I am somewhat of an Old Fashioned snob so I ordered the Corn Old Fashioned. There is nothing spicy listed in the ingredients but it was, and it should be mentioned somewhere - not everyone likes hot flavors. I learned from the server that all their drinks are prebatched. Not what I expect for a $15 cocktail, especially not an OF. We also got a frozen marg, and while the flavor was good, they hand you this little juice cup and you're thinking "where's the marg I ordered?" If the owners are trying to gouge tourists they should offer some kind of discount for locals who might otherwise like to frequent their restaurant. We will try it one more time; today was pretty much a lesson in what not to get. I hope they adjust their prices so that you will actually like to hang out for an afternoon. read more

Best service ever. Love Caroline. She was amazing. Took care of us. Very friendly and great service.

Patio beautiful. Great area for children to play. Very family friendly. Food not great and so over priced. My husband cannot eat spicy he just wanted mustard for the 15 dollar burger. Had to eat it dry. I just wanted regular coleslaw. It was red and spicy. Chips and guac good. I guess if you are use to spending a lot for lunch it is fine. Boomer jacks is very good and has 3 dollar Tito's. Always full. read more

I love the location & patios... that being said ... It feels like a food truck that hasn't quite figured out how to be a restaurant. To order you have to figure out to go inside & order at the bar, but the bar is also a regular bar so there are people just hanging out or drinking & it isn't very efficient. Could use a a dedicated food order counter My friend liked her bowl. To order chicken you have to order a bigger amount & tritip isn't available until after 4 so your choices are limited I hope they work out the kinks because I frequented the last Mexican place that had been in this location read more