Must-see restaurants in Hill Country

  • Pieous

    Hill Country

    Holy moly, this wood-fired pizza joint, in a strip mall 7 miles east of Dripping Springs – almost in Austin – serves good pie. Its motto, 'food is our…

  • Vaudeville

    Hill Country

    This dapper basement bistro, tucked beneath a swish design and furnishings store, looks like a soda fountain gone posh. The folks who lunch here are as…

  • Salt Lick

    Hill Country

    It's worth the 20-mile drive out of town just to see the massive outdoor barbecue pits at this parklike place off Hwy 290. It's a bit of a tourist fave,…

  • Taco to Go

    Hill Country

    You can take your tacos to-go or eat inside this tiny joint beside Walgreens, but don't miss out on the excellent soft tacos – including breakfast tacos…

  • Hill Country Cafe

    Hill Country

    The waitress might just call you 'hon' at this tiny hole-in-the-wall diner near the historic district, which serves up hearty home cooking in heaped…

  • Mary's Tacos

    Hill Country

    Everybody in town recommends Mary's, where the tortillas are homemade. The drill? Step up to the counter. Order a breakfast taco and a Big Red. Grab a…

  • Wimberley Pie Company

    Hill Country

    You haven't eaten until you've wrapped your mouth around a pie from this small but popular bakery, which supplies many of the area's restaurants (and a…

  • Navajo Grill

    Hill Country

    For something more upmarket, head straight to the Navajo Grill, which boasts a lovely patio, creative Southern cuisine and a list of about 40 different…

  • Rails: A Cafe at the Depot

    Hill Country

    This warm and intimate cafe in the old train depot downtown is awfully pleasant. Make a lunch of panini or salad, or splurge a bit with the osso buco (a…

  • Francisco's

    Hill Country

    Colorful, bright and airy, this bistro and sidewalk cafe is housed in an old limestone building in the historic district. It's packed at lunch, and is one…

  • Leaning Pear

    Hill Country

    Get out of the crowded downtown area for a relaxed lunch. This cafe exudes Hill Country charm like a cool glass of iced tea, with salads and sandwiches…

  • Hill Top Café

    Hill Country

    Located 10 miles north of town in a renovated 1950s gas station, this cozy roadhouse serves up satisfying meals and Hill Country ambience at its best…

  • OST Restaurant

    Hill Country

    It should come as no surprise that cowboy cuisine is the dominant theme around these parts. The OST (which stands for Old Spanish Trail) serves up hearty…

  • Silver Creek Restaurant

    Hill Country

    A great compromise when only some of you want schnitzel, this place serves both American and German dishes, mostly under $20, though the steaks can get a…

  • Po Po Family Restaurant

    Hill Country

    Seven miles north of town, this hospitable restaurant serves steaks and seafood – including hard-to-find frogs' legs – but the main reason to come is to…

  • Comfort Pizza

    Hill Country

    Creative combos make choosing your pie fun: there's the prosciutto, pineapple and serrano chile pizza for example, known as the Angry Samoan. Enjoy a…

  • Homespun

    Hill Country

    Settle into this cozy but convivial spot in the historic district for Southern comfort food with the occasional fancy twist, like deviled eggs tarted up…

  • Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe

    Hill Country

    For a fresh, delicious breakfast buffet, look no further than Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe. On weekends, be sure to arrive early – it’s always packed. There…

  • Hondo's on Main

    Hill Country

    Named after local legend Hondo Crouch, this hoppin' place caters to your need for both food and fun, with live music on the patio five nights a week. It's…

  • 814: A Texas Bistro

    Hill Country

    Located in the former Comfort post office and sporting a rustic decor, this place is pure Hill Country. There's not a cornucopia of choices: dinner offers…

  • Tubby's Ice House

    Hill Country

    One block from tourist-lined Main St, Tubby's draws a laid-back, mostly local crowd, who come for plates of pulled pork, tacos, burgers and other snacks,…

  • Chikin Coop

    Hill Country

    With plentiful parking out front, for motorbikes and horses alike, Chikin Coop always seems to be packed with lively diners, chomping on burgers and…

  • Pecan Street Brewing

    Hill Country

    A friendly neighborhood brew pub that serves up a variety of dishes alongside its own microbrews in a casual, friendly environment. It usually has live…

  • Classics Burgers & 'Moore'

    Hill Country

    This burger joint does have sort of a classic quality to it, and its burgers and fries blow the fast-food chains out of the water. Order at the register…

  • Conchita's Mexican Cafe

    Hill Country

    With its unassuming storefront on Main St, Conchita's doesn't look like much, but the inventive dishes such as Mexican egg rolls really stand out from…

  • Busbee's BBQ & Catering

    Hill Country

    When it’s time to chow down, head to Busbee’s, where you can get smoked meat by the pound, plate meals and decent burgers.

  • Old German Bakery & Restaurant

    Hill Country

    For a solid German meal, try this busy and loud Main St stand-by. You'll find German pancakes as well as omelets on the breakfast menu, served all day,…

  • Grape Juice

    Hill Country

    The Honey Badger is a crazy combination of 'crack'-aroni and cheese surrounded by a moat of chili with Fritos on top. It's a somewhat undiginified dish…

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