San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

A favorite spot at the Bandera resort

It’s almost here: the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo! This huge event was established in 1949 and draws over 2 million visitors each year. Between February 8th and 25th, you can enjoy rodeos, horse and livestock shows, live music, a carnival, a petting zoo, a craft beer tap room and many other events. Find all the information and buy your tickets here!

 

More Restaurants Around Bandera!

There’s no shortage of great spots to eat around Bandera! Here are a few more to consider during your next visit:

  • Hill Country Cafe (Kerrville): A Texas favorite since 1942! The cafe serves breakfast and lunch, and is known for its chicken fried steak and burgers.
  • Hermann Sons Steakhouse (Hondo): Indoor and outdoor dining, a full bar, outdoor entertainment and boutique shopping! This popular steakhouse has been family-owned since 1946 (for 3 generations). The Texas t-bone and homemade peach cobbler are favorites!
  • El Restaurante Azteca (Hondo): Another restaurant with a long history, El Restaurante Azteca was established in 1932 and offers both traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.
  • Fredericksburg Pie Company (Fredericksburg): Come early for the freshly made pies (once they sell out, they close for the day!), then explore handmade quilts, vintage books and other treasures.

What are you favorite restaurants to visit when you’re in Bandera?

Good Food Around Bandera

Next time you’re visiting us in Bandera, check out these nearby restaurants:

  • OST (Old Spanish Trail) Restaurant (Bandera): Saddle bar stools and a John Wayne room make this the perfect spot to visit when touring the Cowboy Capital of the World.
  • Lost Maples Cafe (Utopia): Famous for their homemade pies! Apple, Fudge Pecan, Cherry, Buttermilk…
  • Bumdoodlers Cafe (in Boerne and Kerrville): The best homemade cheese cake sandwiches and soups.
  • Camp Verde General Store & Restaurant (Camp Verde): Nestled on the shores of the Verde Creek, the General Store was first established in 1857, and rebuilt after a flood swept away the original building around 1900. A taste of history (and dinner, too)!

What are you favorite spots in the Texas Hill Country?

Cold Weather Cooking

Looking for some cold weather recipes? Here are a few inspired by Bandera, but delicious anywhere!

Whether you’re in the Cowboy Capital of the World or just dreaming of some good southern cooking, these recipes are certain to warm up a cold day!

We’re always looking for good recipes… if you have any favorites of your own, please share!