Hondo's is a five. They have hot cheesy Tex-Mex as it should be, live music and dynamo cocktails…read more The pineapple infused marg is alike the pangalatic something or other brain smasher Douglas Adam's describes in his Hitchhiker series. Olde Irish Proverb "you aren drinking all day unless you start before lunch. Hondos is so inclined. I'm a fan of live acoustic music and there's plenty of that here today. Tones of Jonny Cash, John Melancamp and such like. Very nice- the crowd is clapping between songs. Update: Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster is considered by the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy to be the "best drink in existence". While almost impossible to make on planet Earth, its effects really are similar to "having your brains smashed in by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick."

The mechanics of this place are THE WORST. You stand in line to get a table. Then you have to stand…read morein line to order food (your table wait staff does not enter your order), you have to stand in yet another line to order drinks. Then YOU have to go pick up your food order when it is ready. What's the point in having wait staff and asking for tips when I am doing all the damn work. Extremely Inefficient. This process may have worked 40 years ago but it's super inefficient for today's audience. Shame. Adding to the review that our order was to-go and when we got to our hotel room...NO plastic ware (even though Mac and cheese was part of the order). Who TF can eat brisket Mac and cheese without a fork or spoon. Nothing was added to the bag they gave us. We will never go back. Hope the flavor was at least worth the hassle this time.

We came here for dinner on a Friday night, we decided to split some quick appetizers and have a…read morechill night, however our server made us want to stay and hang out. Ryan was absolutely phenomenal, from the moment we sat down, he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He was attentive without being overbearing, friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. Every detail was handled flawlessly, and he genuinely made our experience memorable. It's rare to come across service this exceptional, and he exceeded every expectation. We'll definitely be back and will be asking for him specifically. If you ever get the chance to come here, get the cornbread and ask for Ryan!

Went there for lunch and food was very good. Service was excellent. Plenty of indoor seating but…read morewe chose to sit outside. Nice shaded area with plenty of seating as well. All in all very nice place. First time here but will be back and will recommend to others.

Took a trip to Austin to visit my daughter. We went to visit a winery in a little town…read moreFredericksburg, not too far away. There were a lot of cute little shops and places to eat. Lots of families and people walking around with their pets. Very pet friendly community. We stopped in here to grab a bite to eat. We had some very good chips and salsa. I had some shrimp tacos and as you can see they were loaded with toppings. Very tasty. The service was good and we got our food pretty fast. You will probably end up parking away from the main street and then strolling through the shops and restaurants.

I genuinely wanted to like Nurys on Main. I really did. Hope springs eternal, especially in…read moreFredericksburg, where good food is usually a sure bet. Unfortunately, this experience felt less like a restaurant opening and more like a dress rehearsal no one stopped. First problem: location confusion. We went to what turned out to be their second spot--which, crucially, was not called Nurys on the sign. Same ownership, new space, old identity crisis. Walking in felt like entering a building that hadn't yet decided what it wanted to be when it grew up. The lingering aroma? A strange duet of fish, antiseptic, and industrial cleaning agents. Not hunger-inducing. More "urgent care with a fryer." There was no one there, which made sense--it was between brunch and lunch--but somehow the wait for food felt disproportionately long for what arrived. What arrived, sadly, was mediocrity wearing a Tex-Mex costume. They seemed to be aiming for Tex-Mex but landed somewhere closer to Tex-Flex--stretching flavors thin until they snapped. The barbacoa was fatty in a way that suggested less "slow-cooked tradition" and more "glistening regret." It didn't taste authentic, or even especially intentional. Just heavy. The guacamole--perhaps the most unforgivable offense--was bad. Guacamole is avocados, salt, lime, and love. That's it. This had none of the above. The waitstaff wasn't rude, exactly--just possessed by the clear energy of people who would prefer you to finish quickly so they could resume their real lives. Hospitality should feel like an invitation, not a countdown. Now, maybe the original Nurys is wonderful. I hope it is. But if that's the case, why open a second location only to phone it in? Expansion should mean excellence multiplied, not care divided. There are too many good places in Fredericksburg doing things right to settle for something half-hearted. This one wasn't terrible--it was worse. It was forgettable. And that's the real disappointment.

The place was very busy and lovely but we waited only 25mins. Parking was easy to find. Once we sat…read moredown had great wait staff who was attentive and generous. Our food came out hot and fresh. Maui mimosa was also great! The bathrooms were decently clean for its busyness

While in town for our anniversary, the wife and I decided to grab breakfast. Looking for a quaint,…read morenon chain restaurant, I I resorted to ChatGPT. ChatGPT raved about Sunset Grill, so we hopped in the car and zoomed down. Upon arriving, we walked into the cramped restaurant, and we were greeted by a nice hostess. She put our name on a list, and we had a brief 5-10 minute wait before we were seated. We were handed menus and left to peruse the menu. After a brief wait, we were greeted by our waiter and he took our drinks. In good time the waiter was back with drinks and he took our order. I ordered a bacon and cheese omelette. It came with potatoes and toast. The wife ordered the plate with eggs over easy, crispy bacon, and potatoes. The wife and I sat and had a nice visit. We should not have drank our drinks so fast, as they stayed empty the entire time we visited. Our waiter not once made eye contact so we could get a refill either. After an average wait time, our food came. Our waiter noticed the drinks and then refilled them. My omelette was undercooked and watery, the cheese was not melted, and the bacon was chewy. Furthermore, the toast was also very dry. I would have gotten butter to put on them, but the waiter never came back to check on us. The wife's eggs were cooked over hard, the bacon was rubbery, and very underwhelming. Our drinks went empty and we never got refills, again. We paid the bill and went shopping. I was glad to get out of there. I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews, but I think they missed the mark here. ChatGPT did me dirty on this one. I don't know if they just were having a bad day, or what the deal was, but this was a one and done for me. I cannot say I recommend this one. I was very disappointed.

Alisha was very attentive and and super sweet best waitress ever in my opinion…read more Absolutely loved our experience there

The absolute best chicken sandwich I've ever had. We had the sweetest best server ever named…read moreAlisha. Was a great experience.

The Albert has a nice vibe. We'll certainly look into staying there on our next Fredericksburg…read morevisit. Service was horrible. Only a handful of tables occupied. We sat for quite a while without even being acknowledged by a wait person. I don't think our wait person much cared for their work. My simple brunch plate was pretty tasty. Just a classic breakfast with a plus that the sausage was clearly housemade.

Online it said the food was gourmet dining only the prices reflected that. We weren't given a…read moredrink menu upon sitting- only service delay that we noticed. Service was great nice gentleman with good energy helped us. Steak was good but burger was basic. Bun meat cheese and caramelized onions I felt like a kid eating a plan cheeseburger- no lettuce pickles or anything fresh to cut the heaviness. Fries tasted like jack in box fries. Drinks were delish. Def get the mule and the carajillo. Ambiance is nice lighting made it feel intimate even though the bar was right behind us.

Came to eat a good dinner, I got the shrimp scampi and hubby got the cheeseburger, overall…read moreeverything was pretty good, our waiter was awesome, very attentive, we will be back .

Sunday brunch at Silver Creek is one of the town's best-kept secrets, with a host of classic brunch…read moredishes and nary a line. Today the crab cake benedict came together really nicely. The chef toasted the English muffin properly, giving each bite a satisfying crunch. The twin crab cakes were also stellar - moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. The yolk inside the perfectly poached eggs ran ever slightly, blending with the luxuriously lemony Hollandaise sauce. I decided to pair it with a classic lime daiquiri, served straight up in a coupe glass and garnished with a slice of dehydrated lime. If that's not your fancy, friendly bartender Fred can conjure up almost any brunch drink you can think of, including a piquant Bloody Mary that to me tastes of ancho.

I got the Italian panini with pasta salad and it was genuinely so delicious. The staff was super…read moresuper friendly and attentive! I would definitely come back to try the pizza

This place blew away all the other spots in this town with above and beyond/top notch service and a…read morewelcoming vibe for me (a newbie). So great to see they treat both locals and new guys with the same kindness and respect. When I asked if there was a jukebox by chance the guy (I believe Skylar) said "No but what do you want to hear?" I asked for some Stevie Nicks and he said no problem. I didn't expect any of that and was overjoyed to hear some Stevie over the speakers. What cool people here! The patrons at the front gave me recommendations on good spots and were very welcoming. I ended up with a Spicy Italian. This one had a nice kick but not overpowering and a generous size along with some coleslaw and a pickle. I couldn't quite finish it all. I'm kicking myself for forgetting my left overs. Oh well, that's a great excuse to go back and enjoy this awesome food/vibe all over again.