Flag County! Bandera County is such a beautiful part of…read moreTexas. This little county out west of San Antonio is a great place to get out to the country. The county seat of Bandera County is the city of Bandera. The courthouse sits on Main Street, and is the location of a regular market fair that they throw along here. They sell knives and Trump banners and you can even get your picture taken with a big ol' Texas Longhorn. Bandera, Texas is the Cowboy Capital of the World! The best part of Bandera County is the tubin'! There's a few places right outside of town where you can tube for free, or just lounge in the river. There's usually free parking, and great access to cold gentle rivers in the shade of the cypress trees. It's really pretty out here. Bandera City Park offers a great place to get in the river if you just want the easiest way. Be sure to check out the giant cow skull while in this county!

The easiest and friendliest government office, save for my town's post office. If there's a line…read morehere, it's 2 people in front of you. The staff are not only courteous, but also neighbors, local to the area. By far, the easiest vehicle/trailer registrations EVER. Plus, if you call on the phone, they don't rush you off the line and answer your questions before you come in. I'm not a fan of government offices, but this Bandera County tax office is top notch!

This is the coolest little hidden gem ever! They look so "normal" from the outside but the inside…read moreis a treasure trove of never ending nooks and crannies that will delight a kitchen enthusiast for hours.. You should probably clear a good part of your schedule for this place! I went back three times on one day because I could not get enough. They have knives with knowledgeable sales staff , pots, pans, dishes, bowls, paella pans etc. etc. etc. The stuff they have is very unusual and I learned so much by walking around. I found some of the stuff rather pricy and a quick check on Amazon proved me correct but then I think you are paying for the experience. If money is no object, this gem is worth supporting because it is so much part of the history and fabric of Fredericksburg.

This kitchen supply store is worth the drive from north texas. It had originally been a hospital…read more So each room is a different room in the hospital. From cookbooks to dishes, flatware linens gadgets. It's all incredible. The service is over the top amazing. The prices were very good. I didn't feel like I was in a tourist trap that everything was marked up, plan on spending some time looking around. It would be my first recommendation even above food in Fredericksburg. 5 stars !!

I needed a sign made for the ranch and they had it made the next day WOW great service and…read moreworkmanship. Please give them a shot to earn your business.

From the owner: Signs, banners, printing, embroidery, engravingread more

I recently visited Lock, Stock & Barrel in Fredericksburg and had a wonderful shopping experience…read more I suggest this as one of your first stops on the strip. Since nothing else will compare in your adventures!! The store offers an impressive selection of gourmet foods, sauces, seasonings, and specialty products that are perfect for gifts and/or enjoying at home. My favorite purchases were the balsamic vinaigrettes. I also enjoyed sampling the various jellies, jams, and dip mixes before making my selections. The spice rubs and seasonings were another standout, offering unique flavors that are perfect for grilling and cooking. The staff was super friendly (Mason was my most favorite employee) he was patient and opened jars that weren't readily available. I ended up buying jars of everything he opened for me! What a great salesman and wonderful human! It was a memorable experience. If you're visiting Fredericksburg, Lock, Stock & Barrel is a must-stop destination for high-quality Texas-made products and unique gourmet treats. I look forward to returning and trying even more of their wonderful offerings. This was a super positive experience! May 2026

My husband and I visited Lock Stock & Barrel while walking on Main Street. We walked in and walked…read morearound. We were drawn in by the Specialty Foods. The store is bright and well lit. It has salsas, jams, spices, and a variety of other things. They also have tasters if you want to try some of the items, a bakery and a small sitting area. My husband and I decided to buy some of their jams. As we checked out the person that worked behind the counter was friendly. Overall Lock Stock & Barrel is a store that has a variety of local and specialty foods with friendly people that work there.

Love this store & the classes they offer. The hubby & I have done a cooking class & knife skills…read moreclass. Both were led by talented professionals with great communication skills and the ability to teach to each persons need. Expertise in the class members ranged from expert to novice yet all left with new skills in their toolbox. Classes can fill up quickly, do it will benefit you to plan ahead about a month. We've enjoyed doing classes with other couples as a fun date night. They offer a discount at the end of class to register for additional classes or to use your purchase merchandise in store.

Well organized store in a beautiful area to shop La Canterra…read more The staff was not very friendly even after we purchased a few items. It was on a Friday evening and they seemed to be more interested in talking on cells than assisting customers. Only 2 customers in store at the time. Other Sur La Table locations in many other cities have been to seemed to have better service.

Awesome selection and great service . The staff are friendly and approachable. They always have…read morewhat I am looking for

A great place for cooking and restaurant style needs. I was very impressed with the amount of…read moreinventory at the store. Plenty of cookware, knives and utensils to choose from. I will definite come back if I need anything for my kitchen.

One-stop-shop for all your curious mind and that kitchen-curator. It serves well for its unique…read morename - Kiss the Cook. As said, it has every item you would want for accessorizing your kitchen. From antique soda brands, to 100s of cookie cutters, to unique lemon squeezers, to kitchen decor, this place has it all. They had so many varieties of root beers and sodas and I tried two of them. I got the Dad's old fashioned Root beer. You can also get a deal if you buy 4 of them. It is also close to a parking area, so you wouldn't be able to miss this place. My favorites were Texas themed kitchen accessories.

This place is a cooks wonderland! I needed to buy some cooking oils for a gift and had lots of…read moreoptions. I got so many ideas of other items that I can add to my kitchen like a stove griddle and gadgets galore. Can't wait to come back and explore some other ideas to simplify my cooking life.

Have to give this place an A-OK (3 star) rating because we didn't stay long. There were a bunch of…read morereally cool, high-end kitchen items, accessories, etc. My husband and I were strolling through all the shops so we didn't stay long enough to really evaluate and give a detailed review. We'll be back and will review in detail later.

Oh my goodness - not only an amazing store - but an amazing staff!! All you could need and more!…read moreDon't miss the fabric holders for the microwave - you know when you melt butter or heat up queso and the bowl is so burning hot, you can't touch it? Well, Jan is making holders just for this problem! And in your favorite college colors too! No more hot bowls thanks to these ingenious designs! Also don't miss out on the one pot double boiler - we love queso - and this pot is a DREAM!! A double boiler in one pot - the hot water circulates around the bowl of the pan and not only at the bottom. Great for melting chocolate too.

They're the absolute best. Product knowledge, service, customer experience, etc. Cannot recommend…read morethem enough.

Absolutely love this place. If you like knives, kitchen equipment, or anything else meat related…read moreyou'll love it too. Reasonably priced and very friendly staff to help pick out what you want and need

Gorgeous floral arrangement, great service and quick same day delivery. All was perfect.read more

Especially Yours delivered a Mother's Day arrangement to me yesterday, and it was stellar. There…read morewas a mixup initially. Blair fixed it beautifully and made it right in record time! He even delivered the correct order in his own vehicle.