We were there for a private event with a group that included a rodeo and a BBQ and whiskey tasting…read more Staff were great. The food was good and the rodeo super fun. All the more interesting is how close this was to the downtown of Austin. Felt like we were in a typical suburb rather than on a ranch. Although we did not do this we noticed they have trap shooting, ATV Guided Tours, kayaking and horse riding of course. All worth checking out if you are in the area.

Had the best time at Lone Star Ranch!!! We have been coming to Texas for a while and never been…read morehorse back riding. I went for my birthday and it was the perfect day, so much fun on the horse trails. Our guide, Savannah knew so much about horses, the owner Tina was so nice, and Maddie was super sweet. We will be coming back!

I want to give a shout out to our waiter, Chase! We had a birthday party of 18 (but only reserved…read morefor 14) and he was the chillest, yet attentive waiter for the group! He even coordinated with the dj to bring the birthday cake out! Highly recommend him as your server. Everything was fantastic, elote, queso, my entree - Jalapeno maize chicken was delicious. Drinks were good and strong as well. Dinner is a bit pricey, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll be back for happy hour very soon.

Had dinner for a business meeting and was very impressed. Sat outside and was a pleasant night…read morewith a great view of some of the Austin skyline. Had the Red Drum and was very delicious. The Gouda Grits were very good as well.

Great for kids and those who haven't ridden before (they tailor the ride to experience level)…read more Through streams and hills very scenic

Great experience with friends for a bachelorette. Booking was personalized. I was able to ask about…read moredifferent options to customize the event. We ended up selecting skeet shooting. We arrived on time, checked in and signed the waivers. There are lots of farm cats and a dog just FYI. Once ready, you get a hay ride to the skeet shooting spot from your instructor. Once you arrive, your instructors take it from there - safety instructions, demos etc. We had a ton of fun! Many of us had never even shot a gun before so this was fun and competitive. Once that was done, we got to pet some of the horses and the team had helped us receive our lunch order (via DoorDash). We ended up taking our lunch back to our Airbnb because it was just so hot in the honkey tonk barn. Overall, I would go this again and even try the horse trail ride!

Best meat ever and Josh and crew are fantastic…read more Hoping they get back to doing the farmers markets

I came to Ranger Cattle on a Friday evening with my family. Follow their social media account for…read moredetails because almost every Friday they offer a drive in movie. It is the perfect evening as you can come early for hamburgers made with ranger cattle beef (INCREDIBLY TASTY), listen to dive music, play games, feed the cows, see real cowboys riding horses around the grounds, etc. Highly recommend for a date night, friends outing, or family time! Definitely will be coming back to pick up stuff to make burgers at home sometime soon.

Our outing with Maverick Horseback Riding was the highlight of our entire vacation. My family of…read morefour are wholly inexperienced riders; Joan Marie and her team were superb guides with the right balance of instruction, independence, and fun. Joan Marie did us an immense favor, too, by allowing us to start our ride a couple hours early in order to avoid an incoming thunderstorm. I'm sure she saved our weekend! And a final kudos for an excellent BBQ joint recommendation; we went straight there for lunch after our ride and got a "full" Lockhart experience! Strongly recommend Maverick for an excellent equestrian experience!

If you're looking for a mindless trail ride where you just sit there while a horse follows a tail…read morein front of it, this is not the place for you. Maverick Horseback Riding is for people who want the real experience. Our guide Emily was wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable. She is a total pro. But you also have to give it up for the owner Joan Marie. She is friendly but very blunt. She is not there to play nice or baby you. She is there to teach you how to properly handle a horse. If you are shy or easily offended, you might want to look elsewhere. You need to be able to take direct feedback and use it to improve your riding game immediately. They start you off with the fundamentals like brushing, saddling, and mounting. You are expected to actually do the work. They even give you cowboy boots to wear which makes you feel right at home. I rode Sheila and we spent about thirty minutes on a short trail just reviewing the basics while Joan Marie gave proper instruction on what to do and what not to do. After that initial lesson, both ladies took us out on the trails for about an hour of riding. I think if we had gone to some other ranch that just let us be lazy rookies, we would not have had nearly as much fun. We left feeling like we actually accomplished something. Huge thanks to Emily and Joan Marie for a great day.

This place is gorgeous. I've never heard of this venue. Didn't know what it was all about. But I…read moredid come here for the Austin Mac & Grilled Cheese Festival. Star Hill Ranch looks like a little cowboy western town. Something straight out of a western tv movie. With little buildings, a small church, and a gorgeous back drop. Stage in the back, and lawn, and the hills and trees behind the stage. Old Ford trucks. Just the most picturesque back drop for any event. Truly is the most Texas scenery I've seen. The mac & grilled cheese event was spectacular. So many samples and so much fun. Gorgeous day to start out with. All the venders were delightful. Explaining their sample dish. Some used cheese that I've never heard of. Some using my personal favorite cheese and some of the most inventive toppings. Flaming hot Cheetos, green onions, pickled onions, pickles, just so creative outside the standard mac & cheese. No Kraft box in sight at this event! Event itself was very well organized. A speaker came on a few times and asked how everyone was doing, getting the crowd of people pumped up. Making sure everyone was informed throughout. A lot of crew members walking around too to answer questions and guiding people to the right areas. There were some tables overlooking the gorgeous back drop of the mountains and stage. Everywhere was a photograph moment. I would absolutely go back next year. I would probably get the VIP tickets verses the general addition. The VIP gets you into lounges and an hour earlier into the event.

After 9 years of dating, We decided on a "elopement" but near by. Like a staycation but getting…read moremarried :). After googling drive through weddings in Austin trying to find something similar to Vegas, I came across this little white chapel. The photos are just as cute as in person and the couple who officiate are the absolute sweetest. They make the moment special but also light hearted and friendly. We upgraded to go in instead of drive through and I am so glad I did. She took great photos with our phone (you can also upgrade that too, to professional photos). There are several packages to chose from with even more upgrades if you like. They are adding on to the back and it is looking super cute if you want an evening wedding with lights outside etc. The airstream they have is super cool too. Overall such a wonderful experience and I am so glad we found this little treasure hidden in the hill country hills.

Beautiful ambiance for sure. That is the key to this spot. Food is priced great with a good wine…read moreselection. I'll suggest to stick with the basics the waiters suggests. Main recommendation: ribeye Texan was super moist and fatty which I prefer. The sides that automatically come with it were more than enough with a smal l app for us. Don't need to overdo it. Appetizer, steak entree and dessert was enough!! French onion soup was splendid. Not the best onion soup but it went well with the steak. Angels cake WAS TO DIE FOR!! I love butter cake so just know this is up there for my top 5 desserts of all time

Dinner June 14 2026, Wedge salad not available, how is it…read morepossible to not have the most common lettuce "iceberg" on the planet? After being forced into the Cesar salad, it was over dressed by a lot. Raw oyster tray never removed, in fact nothing finished was ever removed, food came, but runner had no where to place the entree's. Food runner was "selling" the entrees, meaning he had no idea where each plate went, very poor service for a restaurant trying to pass itself has upscale. Prime rib plate came with a side of mashed potatoes that were lukewarm and had spent quite some time in the dish as they were quite hard, the prep cooks also forgot to peel the damn things. The only reason to serve unpeeled potatoes is pure laziness. If I wanted to eat the peel of a potato I would order a baked one. Green beans were also barely warm. Prime rib was meh. Overall was very disappointing meal at a place calling it self the #1 steakhouse.

Great experience! We wanted to take our son for a pony ride and called last minute. They were able…read moreto fit us in right away. We were shown patience and kindness through the entire visit. I would highly recommend checking this place out! HAPPY TRAILS...

Miriam is such a beautiful being. My son and I spent the afternoon at her ranch and sharing life…read morestories. Though the visit was intended for my son, the afternoon at the ranch was such a treat for me, too. This ranch is better than Disneyland because it's not a fairytale, it's the real deal.

Horseback riding has always been on my to-do list, and after doing some Googling, I came across…read moreSouthern Trails. I had never been on a horse before, but thanks to the wonderful guides--Hailey, Ashlyn, and Savanna (sorry if I misspelled any names!)--the experience was amazing from start to finish. They were friendly, professional, great communicators, and kept everything running smoothly, which made the whole experience feel comfortable and enjoyable. I was also lucky enough to catch a beautiful Texas sunset during the ride, especially with how unpredictable the weather can be here. If horseback riding is something you've been thinking about, don't hesitate--just do it. I enjoyed every second and would definitely recommend the experience

We didn't do the trail rides which I assume is where they get better reviews, but the cow cuddling…read moreexperience was disappointing. There wasn't actually any place to "cuddle" the cows; you simply stand around and pet them. We got a small cup of pellets, and once those were gone, the cows had little interest in interacting with people. One cow had large horns and was much bigger than expected based on the photos and "mini cow" advertising. That cow specifically seemed pretty over the whole experience. The other two were much smaller, and they were all very cute. There was also no place to wash your hands, only wipes, which is understandable. However, when we asked where the trash can had been moved so we could throw the wipes away, one of the ranch hands responded with an attitude. The lady leading the experience was very kind though. While petting the cows was enjoyable, the experience felt worth closer to $20 than the $50 charged. That's the main reason for the low rating. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

I decided to come here since I've literally passed this place over 1000s of times, but have yet to…read morestop in. After reading through all of the reviews, I noticed there were very few photos and realized more information was needed. It should be noted that the name has changed to Super Mercado Los Vaqueros. The store itself is approximately 30,000 ft.² inside and marvelously decorated along the perimeter. Inside only Mexican music is playing and the signs and tags are in Spanish first and English second. As soon as you walk in the door and steer towards the bakery, you will be very impressed with the selection of numerous beautifully decorated cakes and baked goods. Next to the bakery, you will find a hot food buffet where you can get it to go or sit at one of six picnic tables across the way. Next to the deli is a very well laid out produce department complete with one of the largest chili pepper selections I've ever seen. They do have a good seafood selection along with numerous fresh and marinated meats on display. Yes you can find any of the items that you would find at your local H-E-B, but this store has things you will not even find at Whole Foods. I found the employees to be very helpful and attentive. If you're looking for a very unique and rewarding shopping experience where you can see things you don't see anywhere else, then you should stop in here. Plenty of photographs below to whet your appetite.

I like this store even though they can be very frustrating. I think they could greatly increase…read moretheir business by having more information in English. Maybe one English speaking employee to refer us to. They have a good selection of Mexican products and theirs specials are usually highly competitive. I haven't found their weekly flyers anywhere other than Facebook. Why no website? Websites are cheap and highly informative.