Restaurants in Bandera, Texas

Nicknamed "Cowboy Capital of the World," visitors to Bandera won't be surprised to see that this section of Texas' Hill Country is composed mostly of working and recreational "dude" ranches for those wanting to improve their ridin' and ropin' skills.

A different kind of riding--via mountain bike--or hiking is available on 40 miles of trails in the nearby Hill Country State Natural Area. The 5,300-acre park also contains everything from swimming holes to streams that house catfish and bass. Those whose fishing poles don't score dinner can enjoy a variety of restaurants in town.

Texaritas Mesquite Grill Steakhouse

Located in the center of town and in the Old Texas Square Hotel, the Texaritas Mesquite Grill Steakhouse lives up to its name by focusing on angus beef grilled over mesquite coals. Besides steak, the restaurant also offers Tex-Mex entrees plus down-home, country-style choices like chicken-fried steak, fried chicken and more. Dining, weather permitting, is both outside and indoors. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m.

Old Texas Square Hotel
703 Main St.
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-4100
texassquare.com

Brick's River Cafe

Located right on the Medina River, Brick's River Cafe is a moderately priced restaurant that's family owned and family friendly. Menu choices range from the typical (mostly fried) appetizers, burgers and salads to a full-entree menu that includes steaks, seafood and pasta. Open from 11. a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

1205 Main St.
Bandera TX 78003
(830) 460-3200
bricksrivercafe.com

The Cowboy Steakhouse

Steak is big in Texas' Hill Country, and The Cowboy Steakhouse in adjacent Kerrville continues to hold up local tradition by offering pretty much every variation on a grilled steak you can have before moving on to trout, catfish, quail and shrimp.

416 Main St.
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-5688
cowboysteakhouse.com

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