My husband and I went to LeRoy's Tex Mex BBQ for lunch while in the area. We parked, and walked to…read morethe restaurant. The parking lot isn't paved but we didn't have any issues. We walked around on the grounds and noticed that there is a separate patio and a bathroom with seating outside. The women's bathroom was clean. Now to the restaurant. We walked in the restaurant and it wasn't very big. You could see the menu on the wall, the ordering counter was close, the food pickup counter was next to the ordering counter, the seating was in the middle, and the bar at the other end. After walking in and checking out the menu we walked up to the ordering counter. The person that took our order was friendly and patient with me. I wanted the El Burger that was listed on the menu but I didn't notice that it's only available on Wednesdays. The person told me that so I checked the menu out again to see what burger I wanted. I decided on LeRoy's Smash Burger which comes with smashed brisket patties, pickles, bacon & onion jam. I ordered mine without cheese. It came with a choice of a side so my husband and I picked the potato salad to share. I also wanted to try the Smoked Pork Belly Menudo which substitutes the traditional tripe meat with smoked pork belly. This came with onions, cilantro, and chopped jalapenos that you could add if you wanted. My husband and I decided to share LeRoy's Nachos which has tortilla chips covered in beans, queso, avacado, pico, crema, salsa, BBQ sauce and jalapenos. These come with your choice of meat and we decided on brisket. My husband ordered one taco to try called Chancho La Panza which comes with pork belly, beans, cilantro, and queso fresco. The Food. LeRoy's Smash Burger was delicious. I liked the flavor of the meat and the jam. The potato salad had a mustard flavor to it which I didn't mind. The Nachos were tasty. The BBQ sauce in them gave them a hint of sweetness in the midst of all of the saltier ingredients. The Menudo was spicy. I wasn't expecting it to be so hot but it was tolerable. The smoked pork belly mixed in the soup was good. There was also a crunchy texture mixed in that added to the experience. I tried my husband's pork taco and it was delightful. There was so much flavor packed into a single taco. Overall the experience was positive. The restaurant was small but comfortable, the service was good and the food was fresh and delicious.

The food was AMAZING! You have to order at the counter, and they'll call you when your food is…read moreready. It's a small place inside, but there's plenty of outdoor seating. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus! My baby had the chicken quesadilla, and she LOVED it! It came with fruit and a juice, so I thought it was a great deal. My husband and I ordered Leroy's Smash Burger and the pulled pork sandwich. My favorite was definitely the Leroy's burger. SOOO GOOD! BTW I think their potato salad is fantastic! Really unique!

AMAZING BRISKET!!!! Just incredible!! I stumbled on this gem by accident - wasn't even sure what…read morekind of establishment it was - was actually looking for coffee LOL! Took a chance and went in Bc it looked so inviting and I was worn out from all the driving on the Willow City Loop checking out the wildflower superbloom. They had 2 things on the menu (they're very new - just opened a few weeks ago) - pulled pork sandwich or bbq brisket sandwich. I opted for the brisket and HOLY COW - I grew up in Texas and Lousiana and this might actually take the top spot as best brisket I've EVER had!!! It's soft and just melts in your mouth - smoked and cooked flawlessly - and the sauce - perfect blend of Smokey bbq flavor and a slight hint of hot spicy bite - it was just phenomenal. Mike knows what he's doing behind the pit to be sure!! And it comes piled so high on that lovely Texas toast that there's no way you'll be eating it with your hands - you're gonna need tools lol! It comes with chips - and this day I had a choice of additional side btwn Blue Apple Slaw (which was coleslaw with blue cheese, apples, walnuts etc) and Mexican Street Corn. I opted for the corn Bc I am not a fan of blue cheese. So - the corn threw me off a bit - I was expecting it to be warm but it was cold?? Once my brain got over the confusion I liked it lol! It had cilantro and tomatoes and a nice dressing - it was more like a kind of corn salad - pretty good! I did hear them accommodating a couple that came in and didn't want bbq so they may have other choices - like for picky eaters or kids for example - such as ham and cheese I think. The staff were so so sweet and friendly - totally warm and charming! The location is kinda out of the way - it's very rural which I imagine is why they're only open on weekends. But it's absolutely perfect if you're visiting the area to drive the Willow City Loop for the views and wildflowers- Bc there isn't really anything else around there in terms of businesses. They had plenty of parking on a gravel lot. Bathrooms were cute and spotless. The cafe itself is too cute and the ambiance is very comfy - lots of cozy seating and nice windows - felt like I was eating at family's house! They also had some nice outside seating but was too chilly for me.

Originally posted 4-26-21. We were on the wildflower driving tour and came to a T in the road. One…read moreway was the wildflowers and one was a small, nice looking building of some sort and I thought I saw someone standing at a microphone singing, so we put the flowers on hold and turned right. Turns out it was a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The musicians were singing outside in the seating area so we entered the building to find a nicely clean place that smelled slightly of brisket and BBQ. Bathrooms were spotless, always a critical part of my reviews because it shows how they do business. Small menu; brisket or pulled pork sandwich, Ribeye steak sandwich or pizza. Some unique sides are also on the menu as you get two with each entrée ordered. We chose the brisket sandwich with unique corn and potato salad. The DW had the apple/blue cheese sloe slaw and the corn too. The sides were great; different than normal and unique flavors that worked well together. The brisket was good but I have to say the day before I had Franklin's brisket in Austin and as most of you know, it's rated the best in the US most times. It is tough to follow up a world class BBQ joint like that. The meat was tender, a little on the dry side but it was early morning and they were just getting started. The 4 star rating was for two things; one the service was slow but they have a Chef that was doing the kitchen and the wine bar and a server/order taker. Twenty minutes was not too bad when you think about it. The Chef came outside and checked on everyone which we thought was nice. The second thing was they put BBQ sauce on my brisket sandwich. NEVER, NEVER put sauce on the sandwich, put it on the side and let the customer decide. The sauce was good but it hides the true flavor of the brisket. The entertainment was nice. Two Texas Country guys starting out sang with just a guitar covering some on the original work and covers for others. One of them; Clay Caster, has promise with a smooth voice and good stage presence. Try this place, I'll come back and with time they will sort everything out.

I met Chris Vogel from Fat Ass Ranch & Winery at HEB. We had a good talk about the brewery and…read moreWinery. I sampled all the different beers. He invited me out to Fredericksburg for a tour and true tasting. Their place on the website looks amazing. http://www.fatassranch.com Chris was very knowledgeable and I look forward to visiting them soon.

We visited Fat Ass Winery for our anniversary and had such a great time! The customer service was…read moreexcellent--everyone was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They've got some really fun and quirky decor that made for perfect photo ops (seriously, bring your camera!). We also tried the beer flight, which was a pleasant surprise--great selection and really well priced. It was the perfect spot to relax, have a few laughs, and enjoy the day. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Love Dutchman's! Great meats, sides and customer service!! I'm so glad I don't live far from it.read more

Close it down! It hasn't improved since my last review. Only wish we could give negatives. Since…read morethe parents have passed, it's grease & salt.

We had an awesome time at Bankersmith and honestly there's a lot more here than I expected. It has…read morethat rustic, slightly quirky Texas Hill Country atmosphere that feels genuine instead of manufactured for tourists. We ate here and really enjoyed the food -- big portions, good drinks and a very relaxed atmosphere. Between eating, hanging out, seeing the animals and exploring the property, there was plenty to keep us entertained. We even ended up making friends with the sweetest little cat inside, which became one of those random funny memories from the trip. The live music/dance hall atmosphere and all the old Texas décor give the place a ton of character. It's definitely not some polished chain restaurant, and that's exactly what makes it fun. We also stayed in one of the Bankersmith suites, which made the experience even better. The room had a really cool rustic Western style with wood walls, vintage furniture, Texas artwork and a small living/kitchen area. Being able to enjoy the area and then stay right there instead of driving back into town was a huge plus. We paired our Bankersmith stay with a visit to nearby Grapetown Vineyard & Farm and one of their animal experiences, so the whole thing made for a really memorable Hill Country getaway. Good food, animals, music, drinks, a unique place to stay and a ton of Texas character. We took an absurd number of pictures and had a great time. Definitely somewhere we'd come back to.

Stopped in for Friday steak & oysters night before heading over to Luckenbach for their Friday free…read moredance! Enjoyed live music, cold beer, excellent food, and attentive & friendly staff. Don't forget to pet the goats! And don't skip this hidden gem when you're in the area!

We visited on a Saturday with our dog. Plenty of free parking in their private lot. The grounds are…read morespacious with outdoor seating in the sun or shade - you can bring your own camp chairs or blankets to sit on or there were some picnic tables too. In the tasting building, there are clean bathrooms and plenty of tables and chairs. There are food options but we didn't try any food this visit. We were offered small samples prior to picking our wine. All of the wine we tried was excellent. We like dry red wine. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

Stumbled upon Westcave on our route to Fredericksburg - it was one of our favorites. We opted to…read moretry the beer flights and absolutely loved all of them. We ordered the pulled pork nachos to share and it was unbelievable - generous topping to nacho ratio with very unique toppings of slaw, pickles and pulled pork combination. It was a nacho plate to remember! Highly recommend stopping by for a beer flight + food.

One of my best memories is being taken here on my birthday! This place is absolutely beautiful. The…read moreflowery fields to complement the beautiful building. Such a gorgeous place! They are extremely kind and informative here on the types of vine your drinking, notes, and what goes with it. They did offer charcuterie boards which were a little spendy but well worth it! Everything here was great and I can't wait to visit again!

We may have caught them at a busy time but it paled in comparison to a few other vineyards we…read morevisited on the same day. We signed up for a tasting, and it completely possible that I just didn't know what that entailed, but it was far different from what I expected. Instead of being seated (or doing a standing tasting), we were given drink tickets and told to go outside for drinks. We were given a welcome wine to try with our tickets which I appreciated! When we got outside, we were met with long lines leading to what looked to be a bar with three staff members pouring wine. For the first pour, we were told a little bit about the wine but after that, no one bothered to tell us anything. In addition, the pours were very inconsistent. Some of them were barely more than two small sips while others were far more reasonable. We quickly discovered which staff member was willing to pour more and who he was willing to pour more for (not me lol). The wines themselves were fine but it was difficult to enjoy considering we had to keep getting up to get pours and the drink tickets felt a little like SXSW. We did very much appreciate that they offered actual food unlike many other places in the area!

This place was absolutely delicious. Just googled a lunch spot on my way out of Fredericksburg and…read morethis came up. Saw a lot of bragging about the burger and decided to challenge that lol we parked and were walking up to the door and were immediately greeted. Even opened the door for us. We were asked if it was our first time and when we said yes we got the run down on the specials and how the drinks work. Everyone was super nice and attentive. Our waiter was on point. We felt so welcome. I got a cheeseburger double, my son got a hamburger and his mom got a ribeye sandwich they had on special. We all loved every bite. And the basket of hand cut fries topped it off. This food was delicious. So worth the trip. It stayed busy while we were there. And I see why. The atmosphere was very welcoming because the staff was. Seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves just being here. This place is pretty out the way but if I'm ever near Fredericksburg again I'll 100% return.

Today's national burger day and we are headed to the lake .. so we make a detour to what used to be…read morethe #1 place for a Texas burger - but it's not good anymore folks. How you can mess up a burger joint this badly is beyond comprehension. Dried. Meat smelled funny. And no flavor whatsoever. A smear of mayo. Not kidding asked for a side. Undercooked jalapeño cheddar bun. Tiny Greasy fries. Thick queso. And the Frito pie was a sad affair. $62 dollars later. Won't be going back. So unless that's your thing don't waste the gas. It's either the cheap beef or the kitchen cook. But it's not good for business. Showed no pride or even interest whatsoever in providing a good burger. As a side note: the grounds keeper decided to cop an attitude and use some language towards us because he didn't like how we parked our boat in their backyard parking area- which happened to be empty when we pulled up at 2pm for a 30 min visit. This was the first time to be fair in the 7-8 times I've been that it this wasn't worth the trip. So Disappointing hope they can get it together.

Warm and welcoming. Fun staff! The wine is high quality and award winning and it shows. They have…read morewon international and local competitions.

We really enjoyed it here! Staff was very nice, and the tastings were great…read more My fiance got the Orange Muscat, I got the red tasting. There were things I liked and didn't. It's nice to have true variety in flavors and I really enjoy that about it here. I really liked the Aglianico! I wish they had barstools because you just stand at the bar during your tasting unless you take a seat in the seating area. We like the bar though.

Amazing visit! Harvey was so knowledgeable on our tour and introduced us to some of our favorite…read morewines. We stayed for lunch and the food was amazing. Becoming a member is definitely worth it! I absolutely recommend if you are looking for something to do in Fredericksburg!

I have been to Fredericksburg quite a few times and I don't know why this winery had never been on…read moremy list previously! I have been to some other ones from the Heath brand. My sister is a member and had many good things to say about them, so we had to try it out! We did a small family trip and this was one of my favorite wineries that we visited. First of all the vineyard is so beautiful and the patio area outside. We had a fun time taking lots of pictures and videos of ourselves! We originally had a reservation for the inside, but since it was such a beautiful day we asked if we could sit outside on the patio and luckily they had a big table available for our group. We ordered a couple of Caesar salads and pizzas for the table. We got the Stout's special and the Texas pepperoni with jalapenos. Everything was really yummy! A few of us did the Classic wine tasting and we also ordered a bottle of Absolution. Overall the wines were really good and we had an amazing time. I would totally come back on my next trip to Fredericksburg!