Food scene
Looking for a bite to eat these are a few great places just a few miles from J&P's
Great selection for food and drinks, using locally sourced ingredients that are sustainable and fresh.
The beers change frequently here with a few all-year round selections. Make sure to ask the server for the newest beers. There are always specials on the food selections as well these tend to sell out early and only last as long as they have supplies. A favorite is the Goat Burger.
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Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.
448 S Main StGreat selection for food and drinks, using locally sourced ingredients that are sustainable and fresh.
The beers change frequently here with a few all-year round selections. Make sure to ask the server for the newest beers. There are always specials on the food selections as well these tend to sell out early and only last as long as they have supplies. A favorite is the Goat Burger.
Nestled along the Cibolo, steps away from the Main Street bridge, The Creek offers a menu as varied and delectable as you can imagine.
Whether you choose to dine alfresco on the beautiful deck or inside this historic landmark building, you will be enchanted by the service, the food and the ambiance.
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The Creek Restaurant
119 Staffel StreetNestled along the Cibolo, steps away from the Main Street bridge, The Creek offers a menu as varied and delectable as you can imagine.
Whether you choose to dine alfresco on the beautiful deck or inside this historic landmark building, you will be enchanted by the service, the food and the ambiance.
Local pizza joint with a quirky twist.
Website: https://www.zswoodfiredpizza.com/eat
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Z's Wood Fired Pizza
118 Old San Antonio RdLocal pizza joint with a quirky twist.
Website: https://www.zswoodfiredpizza.com/eat
The Dog & Pony Grill is a family-style restaurant with an outdoor playscape, basketball court, live music stage & a dance floor on nearly 2-acres! Check the event calendar for the live music schedule and come enjoy great food, cold drinks and a friendly atmosphere!
Website: https://www.dogandponygrill.com/
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Dog and Pony Grill
1481 S Main StThe Dog & Pony Grill is a family-style restaurant with an outdoor playscape, basketball court, live music stage & a dance floor on nearly 2-acres! Check the event calendar for the live music schedule and come enjoy great food, cold drinks and a friendly atmosphere!
Website: https://www.dogandponygrill.com/
Since 1996, the Daily Grind/Boerne Grill has been serving Texas Hill Country quality coffee, soups, sandwiches, salads, homemade ice cream, and baked goods from scratch.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/theboernegrill/
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Boerne Grill
141 S Main StSince 1996, the Daily Grind/Boerne Grill has been serving Texas Hill Country quality coffee, soups, sandwiches, salads, homemade ice cream, and baked goods from scratch.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/theboernegrill/
Lounge on the broad, breezy wraparound porch, cocktail in hand. Step into a lovingly restored 19th century dining room to savor contemporary interpretations of Southern heritage foods and classic American dishes. Sit down to a familiar, casual, satisfying menu influenced by seasonal bounty from area farms and the affinity of beef and mesquite smoke that is the soul of the Hill Country.
Website: http://www.peggysonthegreen.com/
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Peggy's on the Green
128 W Blanco RdLounge on the broad, breezy wraparound porch, cocktail in hand. Step into a lovingly restored 19th century dining room to savor contemporary interpretations of Southern heritage foods and classic American dishes. Sit down to a familiar, casual, satisfying menu influenced by seasonal bounty from area farms and the affinity of beef and mesquite smoke that is the soul of the Hill Country.
Website: http://www.peggysonthegreen.com/
Longhorn Café is proud to be a local favorite for some of the best down-home cookin’ around. From our Big Juicy™ burgers, fresh cut and battered onion rings, giant-size fried mushrooms, Texas-style Chicken Fried Steak, to our crisp and hearty salads, there is something for everyone! We attribute success to quality food, ample portions, great service, and fair prices. Our beef is fresh, never frozen; we cut our own produce and hand batter and bread our fried specialties! Fresh makes the difference and our customers appreciate that!
Website: https://www.thelonghorncafe.com/
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Longhorn Cafe
369 S Esser RdLonghorn Café is proud to be a local favorite for some of the best down-home cookin’ around. From our Big Juicy™ burgers, fresh cut and battered onion rings, giant-size fried mushrooms, Texas-style Chicken Fried Steak, to our crisp and hearty salads, there is something for everyone! We attribute success to quality food, ample portions, great service, and fair prices. Our beef is fresh, never frozen; we cut our own produce and hand batter and bread our fried specialties! Fresh makes the difference and our customers appreciate that!
Website: https://www.thelonghorncafe.com/
Shopping
Looking to do some retail therapy. Great shopping is all over the hill country. From Modern to Rustic you can find everything you need.
Just a few miles away with great eateries and store selection.
Website: https://www.therimsa.com/directory/
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The Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayJust a few miles away with great eateries and store selection.
Website: https://www.therimsa.com/directory/
A great outdoor mall located beside Six Flags - Fiesta Texas.
Website: https://www.theshopsatlacantera.com/en/directory/map/
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The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyA great outdoor mall located beside Six Flags - Fiesta Texas.
Website: https://www.theshopsatlacantera.com/en/directory/map/
Nearby Cities/Attractions
Looking to spend the day exploring what Hill Country has to offer look as what is just around the corner from J&P's
Boerne, (pronounced “Bernie”) is only a few minutes north of San Antonio, off Interstate 10. The delightful small-town ambiance enlivens the spirit and warms the heart.
Over 150 years ago, German immigrants first settled this land near the cool waters of the Cibolo Creek. Today, more than 140 historic structures remain in Boerne.
Website: https://www.visitboerne.org/1197/Convention-Visitors-Bureau
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Boerne
Boerne, (pronounced “Bernie”) is only a few minutes north of San Antonio, off Interstate 10. The delightful small-town ambiance enlivens the spirit and warms the heart.
Over 150 years ago, German immigrants first settled this land near the cool waters of the Cibolo Creek. Today, more than 140 historic structures remain in Boerne.
Website: https://www.visitboerne.org/1197/Convention-Visitors-Bureau
Our founders knew this was someplace special when they planted roots here in 1846. Behind the elegant shops and fine dining, you can feel the authentic German soul and see reminders of our heritage in the historic buildings along Main Street, the German cuisine at local restaurants and the welcoming spirit of our people. Come. Explore.
Website: https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/
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Fredericksburg
Our founders knew this was someplace special when they planted roots here in 1846. Behind the elegant shops and fine dining, you can feel the authentic German soul and see reminders of our heritage in the historic buildings along Main Street, the German cuisine at local restaurants and the welcoming spirit of our people. Come. Explore.
Website: https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/
Need something a bit more adventurous, Six Flags is just a short 15 minute drive away.
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Need something a bit more adventurous, Six Flags is just a short 15 minute drive away.
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas
Spend the day hiking, sightseeing or just snapping a few photos you will be enchanted!
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
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Enchanted Rock Summit
Spend the day hiking, sightseeing or just snapping a few photos you will be enchanted!
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrWebsite: https://seaworld.com/san-antonio/
Vineyard/Distillery/Breweries
Looking for something just for adults, Hill Country offers an amazing selection of Craft Breweries, Distilleries and Vineyards that are fun and easy day trips.
Becker Vineyard's winery is a 10,000 square foot facility which is a reproduction of a late 19th century German stone barn, a prevalent style of the Texas Hill Country. Since the vineyard was founded in 1992, three winery expansions have taken place to accommodate 74 fermentation tanks and over 4500 barrels used during the aging process. The winery is the largest purchaser of French and American Oak barrels in the state of Texas. Guided tours are conducted hourly on the weekends and on a limited basis during the week. The production and bottling operation is a year-round process. Our "state of the art" Italian designed bottling equipment was customized just for Becker Vineyards and will process 55 bottles per minute. Many of our wines are fully distributed within the state of Texas and can be purchased through retail outlets. Most of the wines we feature at the winery are winery exclusive.
Website: https://www.beckervineyards.com/
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Becker Vineyards
464 Becker Farms RdBecker Vineyard's winery is a 10,000 square foot facility which is a reproduction of a late 19th century German stone barn, a prevalent style of the Texas Hill Country. Since the vineyard was founded in 1992, three winery expansions have taken place to accommodate 74 fermentation tanks and over 4500 barrels used during the aging process. The winery is the largest purchaser of French and American Oak barrels in the state of Texas. Guided tours are conducted hourly on the weekends and on a limited basis during the week. The production and bottling operation is a year-round process. Our "state of the art" Italian designed bottling equipment was customized just for Becker Vineyards and will process 55 bottles per minute. Many of our wines are fully distributed within the state of Texas and can be purchased through retail outlets. Most of the wines we feature at the winery are winery exclusive.
Website: https://www.beckervineyards.com/
Where every ass deserves a glass!
Website: https://fatasswine.com/
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Fat Ass Ranch and Winery
51 Elgin-Behrends RdWhere every ass deserves a glass!
Website: https://fatasswine.com/
A sixth generation Texas Family welcomes you to savor world class wines overlooking breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country.
Website: https://www.pedernalescellars.com/
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Pedernales Cellars
2916 Upper Albert RdA sixth generation Texas Family welcomes you to savor world class wines overlooking breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country.
Website: https://www.pedernalescellars.com/
Since 1988, Sister Creek Vineyards has been located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Sisterdale, Texas (Established 1847 Pop. 25). Our tasting room is in an 1885 cotton gin, which we have incorporated some of the original cotton gin equipment into the tasting room.
Website: https://www.sistercreekvineyards.com/
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Sister Creek Vineyards
1142 Sisterdale RdSince 1988, Sister Creek Vineyards has been located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Sisterdale, Texas (Established 1847 Pop. 25). Our tasting room is in an 1885 cotton gin, which we have incorporated some of the original cotton gin equipment into the tasting room.
Website: https://www.sistercreekvineyards.com/
Outdoor Activities
Friedrich Wilderness Park offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It is home for rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge if the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler.
Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/ArtMID/14820/ArticleID/2649/Friedrich-Wilderness-Park
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Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrFriedrich Wilderness Park offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It is home for rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge if the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler.
Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/ArtMID/14820/ArticleID/2649/Friedrich-Wilderness-Park
Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/Trails/Greenway-Trails
Leon Creek Greenway
Leon Creek Greenway North Park TrailWebsite: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/Trails/Greenway-Trails
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 RM 187Over $2 million in improvements at the hands of world-renowned golf course architect Tripp Davis in 2015 has made a historically gorgeous and memory-making course even better. From the first tee shot to the 18th green, players of all levels will love the challenges and views the Resort Course offers.
https://www.tapatioresort.com/
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Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort
1 Resort WayOver $2 million in improvements at the hands of world-renowned golf course architect Tripp Davis in 2015 has made a historically gorgeous and memory-making course even better. From the first tee shot to the 18th green, players of all levels will love the challenges and views the Resort Course offers.
https://www.tapatioresort.com/
Canyon Lake, Texas, is recognized as “The Jewel” of the Texas Hill Country. It’s a fitting honorary title for this community because it’s a true gem of the Lone Star State. Its location, on the Guadalupe River, makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. White-tailed deer, foxes, roadrunners, and other wildlife can be spotted along the Guadalupe River.
Website: https://texashillcountry.com/canyon-lake-texas/
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Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake, Texas, is recognized as “The Jewel” of the Texas Hill Country. It’s a fitting honorary title for this community because it’s a true gem of the Lone Star State. Its location, on the Guadalupe River, makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. White-tailed deer, foxes, roadrunners, and other wildlife can be spotted along the Guadalupe River.
Website: https://texashillcountry.com/canyon-lake-texas/
Floating the Guadalupe or Comal River is an essential to South Texas in summer. Rockin' R is the only place that has locations on both rivers. You can rent toobs, rafts, kayaks and standup paddle boards. If you have never floated the river it is truly the best way to see Hill Country at its finest.
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Rockin' R' Rivier Ritten
1405 Gruene RdFloating the Guadalupe or Comal River is an essential to South Texas in summer. Rockin' R is the only place that has locations on both rivers. You can rent toobs, rafts, kayaks and standup paddle boards. If you have never floated the river it is truly the best way to see Hill Country at its finest.
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Vervoersmogelijkheden
You will need to drive.
That being said once you get to local areas such as Downdown Boerne or Fredricksburg you can easily park and walk.
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Boerne Market Days
Every 2nd Weekend of the Month
Boerne Market Days is located in the heart of the historical district on Main Plaza. Open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm, it has become synonymous with great shopping in an outdoor setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors sharing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas' best home grown musicians.
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Passing on Farm to Market Roads
If you do take a drive to Enchanted Rock or Fredricksburg and are going the speed limit, you may not be able to pass cars until certain spots of the road it can be very hilly and curvy and visibility is not always great.
You may notice a farm truck, tractor or just a local that will pull off onto the shoulder of the road, they are not driving erratically, they are offering you to pass them. We drive friendly here in Hill Country and this is just one of those courtesies that the locals may offer.
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Layers are important!
In the spring and fall especially, if you are not from South Texas you will notice that we are much more arid than many parts of the southern United States. Due to our semi-desert like weather it can easily be 35 at night and 70 degrees in the afternoon. Our coldest time of the year is January - March but temperatures still fluctuate by up to 30 degrees from Low to High.
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Lost Maples State Natural Area
If you are coming to Hill Country to see the leaves change keep in mind that 1000's of others are doing the same thing. You will want to be sure you book your pass to get into the park a month early or more to ensure your spot. Once the park is at capacity they turn cars away.
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Six Flags - Fiesta Texas
As San Antonio has grown not only in number of people but popularity, families flock to Six Flags in the summer, often filling to capacity. Be sure to buy your tickets online before you get here at: https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/store/tickets ahead of time.