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.

From the moment you walk in, the scent of burning mesquite and roasted chilies lets you know…read moreexactly where you are. The decor skips the "tacky cantina" tropes in favor of minimalist desert aesthetics: exposed wood, clay tiled floors, and warm, amber lighting that mimics a West Texas sunset. It's buzzy and loud, but in a way that feels energetic rather than chaotic. Would 1000% recommend

Phenomenal Experience -- We'll Be Back!…read more My sister and I booked the last two available spots for a completely spur-of-the-moment horseback ride with @texastrailrides at @lonestarranchtexas, and wow... it was absolutely phenomenal. What a perfect way to start our first adventure of the year, especially in the Year of the Horse This year, we've decided to create moments instead of buying things, and this experience was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy and welcoming. The instructions were clear and simple, making the ride comfortable even if you haven't been on a horse in a while. Our instructor, Annabelle, was AMAZING -- knowledgeable, calm, kind, and truly attentive the entire time. I had the honor of riding Poncho, a strong, steady, and beautiful horse. There was something incredibly grounding about simply walking the trails, crossing through water, and fully trusting him to guide us safely -- and he absolutely did. That connection, that peace, that trust... unforgettable. We enjoyed this experience so much that we already know we'll be back in March, and we plan to end this year the same way we started it -- on horseback, making memories together. If you're looking for horseback riding in Texas, I highly recommend this trail ride. It's peaceful, empowering, well-guided, and truly soul-filling. Thank you @texastrailrides, @lonestarranchtexas, Annabelle, and Poncho -- we can't wait to ride again

One of the best places for trail riding. Horses were well…read morebehaved and friendly. The wranglers were great with communicating everything we needed to know. Plenty of space to ride around and great scenery.

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

Amazing. I cannot recommend this ranch enough. We got a tour from Jason, and the hospitality we…read morereceived was outstanding. Really genuine Texan men. Would 100% recommend this tour if you're ever near Austin.

Maverick is an awesome experience for all ages, but young children get especially good treatment!…read more JM (Joan Marie) is tough, but kind, strict but helpful. The horses and gear are all top notch, the land and facilities are incredible, and the two helping teenagers were very sweet and encouraging to the two 6 year olds, and two 8 year olds that we brought. Not bad for the old farts, either! We had a great time! thanks, JM!

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!

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.

Bring someone to this place that falls in love with you or the sunset, can rock the chair in lieu…read moreof the dance floor and the food is not shabby either. Take a first date that you want to shag or not, to this awesome place. The waitstaff had me at hello but so did my date! Ribeye cooked medium rare to perfection, meat was made for me, clean too! So was my date. Get with it folks, take a lover with you, the sunset, music, food five star!

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.

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.

Savannah was the best! Trails were beautiful and our horses were extremely well-mannered. We had…read moreDoc, Rio, and Curly - Doc was perfect for my 7 year old daughter (first timer). Doc was so calm and eased all of my daughter's nerves. She was crying by the end of the trails because she didn't want to say goodbye to Doc. We can't wait to visit them again.