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Buda Area Food Scene

One of the original Mexican restaurants in downtown Buda. Great food.
24 locals recommend
Garcia's
104 S Main St
24 locals recommend
One of the original Mexican restaurants in downtown Buda. Great food.
Brooklyn's serves a eclectic menu featuring traditional American, Cajun/Southern and traditional items from Mexico. In the heart of Buda Brooklyn's is home. https://www.brooklynsdownsouth.com/
19 locals recommend
Brooklyn's Down South
100 Main St
19 locals recommend
Brooklyn's serves a eclectic menu featuring traditional American, Cajun/Southern and traditional items from Mexico. In the heart of Buda Brooklyn's is home. https://www.brooklynsdownsouth.com/
Locally owned and driven by a passion for pizza, Main St Pizzeria features New York and Sicilian style crusts topped with fresh, gourmet ingredients not found on your typical pizza. http://mainstreetpizzabuda.com/
Main St. Pizzeria & Beer Garden
214 N Main St
Locally owned and driven by a passion for pizza, Main St Pizzeria features New York and Sicilian style crusts topped with fresh, gourmet ingredients not found on your typical pizza. http://mainstreetpizzabuda.com/
Wood fired Coffee http://woodfiredcoffee.com/
15 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee (Buda)
316 Main St
15 locals recommend
Wood fired Coffee http://woodfiredcoffee.com/
Local watering hole and live music venue. Located in the heart of the Buda’s historic downtown. http://www.budatavern.com/
6 locals recommend
Tavern on Main
116 Main St
6 locals recommend
Local watering hole and live music venue. Located in the heart of the Buda’s historic downtown. http://www.budatavern.com/
Located less than one mile off I35 in Uptown Buda, Texas, Willie’s Joint BAR & BBQ has adding to the growing demand for cold drinks, good food, and great entertainment. Willie’s Joint brings something new to the Buda area - a fun, family-friendly (under 21 not allowed after 10pm) environment for everyone. Operating out of a 1940's ranch-style house, which is situated under beautiful historic oak trees, Willie's Joint accommodates both indoor and outdoor seating.
18 locals recommend
Willie's Joint BAR and BBQ
824 Main St
18 locals recommend
Located less than one mile off I35 in Uptown Buda, Texas, Willie’s Joint BAR & BBQ has adding to the growing demand for cold drinks, good food, and great entertainment. Willie’s Joint brings something new to the Buda area - a fun, family-friendly (under 21 not allowed after 10pm) environment for everyone. Operating out of a 1940's ranch-style house, which is situated under beautiful historic oak trees, Willie's Joint accommodates both indoor and outdoor seating.
Fresh and delicious Thai cuisine. https://buda.imthaicuisine.com/#/
IM Thai Cuisine Buda
1671 Main St
Fresh and delicious Thai cuisine. https://buda.imthaicuisine.com/#/
Satisfying portions. Great Breakfast Tacos. I like their fried potatoes they use in their tacos. Yum. Located 1 block west of I-35 and Main Street. https://www.billmillerbbq.com/locations/bill-miller-65/
7 locals recommend
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
709 E Ben White Blvd
7 locals recommend
Satisfying portions. Great Breakfast Tacos. I like their fried potatoes they use in their tacos. Yum. Located 1 block west of I-35 and Main Street. https://www.billmillerbbq.com/locations/bill-miller-65/
Located in Historic Downtown Buda. Get a full cake or by the slice. Delicious!
Sweet Cakes 4 U
302 S Main St
Located in Historic Downtown Buda. Get a full cake or by the slice. Delicious!
Buda downtown Historic District. Nate’s offers a casual relaxed atmosphere with something for everyone whether it’s Morning, Noon or Night. We serve Cuvee Coffee, sweets and treats as well as light fare for lunch. We also have an expansive wine list and handcrafted cocktails created by our expert mixologists. Don’t forget live music at night on Deckzilla!
24 locals recommend
Nate's
306 S Main St
24 locals recommend
Buda downtown Historic District. Nate’s offers a casual relaxed atmosphere with something for everyone whether it’s Morning, Noon or Night. We serve Cuvee Coffee, sweets and treats as well as light fare for lunch. We also have an expansive wine list and handcrafted cocktails created by our expert mixologists. Don’t forget live music at night on Deckzilla!
Mexican restaurant located near Cabelas.
Jalisco's Restaurant and Bar
370 Old San Antonio Rd
Mexican restaurant located near Cabelas.
Local hamburger chain with juicy burgers. Located by Cabelas.
8 locals recommend
Dan's Hamburgers
610 Old San Antonio Rd
8 locals recommend
Local hamburger chain with juicy burgers. Located by Cabelas.
Buda Farmers Market every Sunday at the Grain Mill on Main Street, open 10a-2p
Downtown Buda Farmers' Market
204 S Main St
Buda Farmers Market every Sunday at the Grain Mill on Main Street, open 10a-2p

Buda - within 10 minutes from house

Huge sports and outdoor store. Enjoy the lifelike taxidermy, local fish swimming in the large indoor aquarium, and archery test area. https://www.cabelas.com/stores/Texas/Buda/012.jsp NOTE - Buda Gearheads at Cabela's Every Saturday evening (weather permitting) admire the local hot rod fellowship with other car guys at Cabela's in Buda. They park their restored and custom cars and trucks in the parking lot for all to see. Free
20 locals recommend
Cabela's
15570 S I-35 Frontage Rd
20 locals recommend
Huge sports and outdoor store. Enjoy the lifelike taxidermy, local fish swimming in the large indoor aquarium, and archery test area. https://www.cabelas.com/stores/Texas/Buda/012.jsp NOTE - Buda Gearheads at Cabela's Every Saturday evening (weather permitting) admire the local hot rod fellowship with other car guys at Cabela's in Buda. They park their restored and custom cars and trucks in the parking lot for all to see. Free
Since 1979, this culinary attraction has been producing premium-quality Texas-style salsas, sauces, and other fine foods. Visit their general store for gifts and more. https://jardinefoods.com/
Jardine's Texas Foods
1 Chisholm Trail
Since 1979, this culinary attraction has been producing premium-quality Texas-style salsas, sauces, and other fine foods. Visit their general store for gifts and more. https://jardinefoods.com/
Literally, about 1 mile from the house. They have two screens and offer food and cold beverages. Check out their website. https://www.docsdriveintheatre.com/
7 locals recommend
Doc's Drive In Theatre
1540 Satterwhite Rd
7 locals recommend
Literally, about 1 mile from the house. They have two screens and offer food and cold beverages. Check out their website. https://www.docsdriveintheatre.com/
This place has everything... Lots of memorability, tools, home decor, collectable, vintage toys.
Old Town Buda Antique Mall
212 Main St
This place has everything... Lots of memorability, tools, home decor, collectable, vintage toys.
Wonderful Art Gallery located in historic downtown Buda. https://assemblageccg.com/pages/events
Assemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery
306 S Main St
Wonderful Art Gallery located in historic downtown Buda. https://assemblageccg.com/pages/events
Buda Visitors Map http://www.visitbudatx.com/DocumentCenter/View/30/2015-Visitor-Guide-Map?bidId=
19 locals recommend
Buda
19 locals recommend
Buda Visitors Map http://www.visitbudatx.com/DocumentCenter/View/30/2015-Visitor-Guide-Map?bidId=
Located 10 min south of Buda off IH-35. https://www.plumcreekgolf.com/
8 locals recommend
Plum Creek Golf Course
4301 Benner
8 locals recommend
Located 10 min south of Buda off IH-35. https://www.plumcreekgolf.com/
Hand crafted brewery and tap room.
Two Wheel Brewing Company
535 S Loop 4
Hand crafted brewery and tap room.
Local pinball arcade with hundreds of machines. go carts and full bar.
14 locals recommend
Pinballz Kingdom
15201 S I-35 Frontage Rd
14 locals recommend
Local pinball arcade with hundreds of machines. go carts and full bar.
Movie theater, bowling, arcade room, food and bar. 10 minutes south on IH-35
45 locals recommend
EVO Entertainment
3200 Kyle Crossing
45 locals recommend
Movie theater, bowling, arcade room, food and bar. 10 minutes south on IH-35

Within 20-30 min from house

Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Austin areas
McKinney Falls is the closest state park to our location. It's about 15 minutes from the house. It's is a beautiful place with water and lots of wildlife. During summer hours you may want to call ahead, if it gets too crowded they close to new visitors. Great for swimming, a hike and picnic. 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy., Austin, TX 78744 (512) 243-1643 https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls is the closest state park to our location. It's about 15 minutes from the house. It's is a beautiful place with water and lots of wildlife. During summer hours you may want to call ahead, if it gets too crowded they close to new visitors. Great for swimming, a hike and picnic. 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy., Austin, TX 78744 (512) 243-1643 https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
Austin Culture Trip (Link)-Great suggestions for a full day in Austin and what to see. https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/texas/articles/24-hours-in-austin-texas/
357 locals recommend
Austin
357 locals recommend
Austin Culture Trip (Link)-Great suggestions for a full day in Austin and what to see. https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/texas/articles/24-hours-in-austin-texas/
The coolest place on the hottest days. Barton Springs Pool, located in downtown Austin, measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
The coolest place on the hottest days. Barton Springs Pool, located in downtown Austin, measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
History close to home. https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/texas-state-capitol/
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 locals recommend
History close to home. https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/texas-state-capitol/
Outlet mall south of Buda of IH-35
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35
358 locals recommend
Outlet mall south of Buda of IH-35
Local Shopping Center north on IH-35
52 locals recommend
Southpark Meadows
52 locals recommend
Local Shopping Center north on IH-35
Conveniently20 minutes from Buda off the Toll Road that is less than 2 miles from the house. AMAZING Fun! Formula 1, Indicar, MotoGP, Rallycross, Austin360 Amphitheater Concerts, Car shows and track opportunities like AutoBahner, Corvette Invasion, RideSmart, ChinTrack Days, Longhorn Racing Academy, Vintage National Championship, Edge Addicts-Performance Driving School and drive your own car on COTA track. And More. http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
346 locals recommend
Conveniently20 minutes from Buda off the Toll Road that is less than 2 miles from the house. AMAZING Fun! Formula 1, Indicar, MotoGP, Rallycross, Austin360 Amphitheater Concerts, Car shows and track opportunities like AutoBahner, Corvette Invasion, RideSmart, ChinTrack Days, Longhorn Racing Academy, Vintage National Championship, Edge Addicts-Performance Driving School and drive your own car on COTA track. And More. http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/
Wonderful family stroll through the wildflower gardens and see the Austin landscape.
21 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue
21 locals recommend
Wonderful family stroll through the wildflower gardens and see the Austin landscape.
Great hiking area. Miles of paths and trails through the Austin Greenbelt. Located 10 minutes west of downtown Austin.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
531 locals recommend
Great hiking area. Miles of paths and trails through the Austin Greenbelt. Located 10 minutes west of downtown Austin.
Located near the Texas State Capitol this museum showcases the history of Texas. https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
593 locals recommend
Located near the Texas State Capitol this museum showcases the history of Texas. https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

Within 30-60 min from house

Located about 45 minutes west of Buda
106 locals recommend
Wimberley Valley Winery
2825 Lone Man Mountain Rd
106 locals recommend
Located about 45 minutes west of Buda
San Antonio is located about an hour south of Buda. https://www.thealamo.org/index.html
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 locals recommend
San Antonio is located about an hour south of Buda. https://www.thealamo.org/index.html
A Classic dancehall and bear joint of Texas. Kick up your heals and boot scoot to Gruene Hall in New Braunfels Texas. Great shopping and food at the Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar located next to Gruene Hall. The small town has great shopping as well. http://gruenehall.com/ http://gristmillrestaurant.com/
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd
367 locals recommend
A Classic dancehall and bear joint of Texas. Kick up your heals and boot scoot to Gruene Hall in New Braunfels Texas. Great shopping and food at the Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar located next to Gruene Hall. The small town has great shopping as well. http://gruenehall.com/ http://gristmillrestaurant.com/
Hot Day? Float down the lazy river! Located about 45 min south of Buda. Park and rent tubes and float down the natural springs river for about 2 hrs. When you get out there is a shuttle bus that takes you back to the parking lot. Great refreshing day. http://www.tubetexas.com/rivers/san-marcos-river.html
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin Drive
62 locals recommend
Hot Day? Float down the lazy river! Located about 45 min south of Buda. Park and rent tubes and float down the natural springs river for about 2 hrs. When you get out there is a shuttle bus that takes you back to the parking lot. Great refreshing day. http://www.tubetexas.com/rivers/san-marcos-river.html
Yep, Stunt Ranch...
6 locals recommend
Stunt Ranch
13317 Fitzhugh Rd
6 locals recommend
Yep, Stunt Ranch...

Day Road Trip

Little town full of shopping. Nice Hill Country drive road trip.
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
463 locals recommend
Little town full of shopping. Nice Hill Country drive road trip.
Round Top Texas. Beautiful road trip. Located about 1hr east of Austin. Two weeks twice a year they have one of the largest Antique and vintage shows. Generally last weekend of Sept-first week of Oct. and last week of March-first week of April. https://antiqueweekend.com/calendar/
92 locals recommend
Round Top
92 locals recommend
Round Top Texas. Beautiful road trip. Located about 1hr east of Austin. Two weeks twice a year they have one of the largest Antique and vintage shows. Generally last weekend of Sept-first week of Oct. and last week of March-first week of April. https://antiqueweekend.com/calendar/

Food scene-Outside of Buda

Great Hill Country BBQ. Open pits and large Live Oak trees. BYOB. Worth the trip.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
480 locals recommend
Great Hill Country BBQ. Open pits and large Live Oak trees. BYOB. Worth the trip.
Great BBQ. Served on brown paper. Finger lick'n good. No forks required...
34 locals recommend
Smitty's Market
208 S Commerce St
34 locals recommend
Great BBQ. Served on brown paper. Finger lick'n good. No forks required...
While you're shopping on SoCo. Great Austin food.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 locals recommend
While you're shopping on SoCo. Great Austin food.
Great food/drink and a movie venue.
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter Ln
107 locals recommend
Great food/drink and a movie venue.