March: Tin Top Burgers & Beer
Tin Top Burgers & Beer offers a family-friendly dining experience and a large menu of canned and bottled beers and delicious burgers. The house patty is made with a combination of pork and Nolan Ryan beef made in a smash burger style, although alternatives are available. Read more
April: Sal-O-Mon
Fresh ingredients and attention to detail are the foundation of the family recipes restaurant owner Oscar Gomez serves at Sal-O-Mon. Traditional Mexican breakfast dishes, tacos and seafood are among the items featured on the menu. Read more
May: Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar
Known for its American food, the Gristmill offers chicken-fried steak and other items that are favorites among guests. The Gristmill is a popular spot for visitors of the Gruene Historic District and also features a full bar and beer garden. Read more
June: Terrace-Rooftop, Kitchen & Bar
Terrace-Rooftop, Kitchen & Bar features a full bar and lounge seating where guests can enjoy views across Freiheit Village in a more metropolitan setting. The rooftop serves affordable French and Italian dishes with a Texas flair. Read more
July: McAdoo’s Seafood Co.
Residing in the historic New Braunfels Post Office, McAdoo’s Seafood Company has renovated the building to house an upscale restaurant.
Among the eatery’s best sellers are fresh oysters sourced from around the country, seafood fondue and creole specialties. Read more
August: Our Lady Bar & Grill
The local spot Our Lady Bar & Grill offers a small rotating dinner menu and a full bar. Owner Jennifer Sullinger tends the bar and prepares each meal to order herself to create a unique dining experience for customers. Read more
September: Huisache Grill and Wine Bar
Huisache Grill and Wine Bar opened in New Braunfels in October 1994. The restaurant was inspired by the diverse cultural and culinary influences of the Texas Hill Country. One of Huisache’s popular menu items is the Mixed Grill dish, which includes beef medallions, quail, spicy shrimp and poblano bacon-wrapped chicken. Read more
October: Guadalupe Brewing Co.
Guadalupe Brewing Co. was created by husband and wife Keith and Anna Kilker 10 years ago with the intention of bringing a unique concept to the Texas Hill Country. The brewery offers a menu made of fresh ingredients, live music and a variety of options for customers with 67 beer taps composed of beer, cider, wine and meads. Read more
November: Smokin’ Joe's Tex-Mex Kitchen
Veteran-owned Smokin’ Joe's Tex-Mex Kitchen began serving a fusion of barbecue and Tex-Mex food to the New Braunfels community from a food truck three years ago. With the initial success of their business, the family-owned restaurant run by Joe Ramos and his wife, Perla, joined a partnership with the Select Stop Valero Gas Station in New Braunfels to expand into a full kitchen two years ago. Read more
December: Cody’s Restaurant Bar & Patio
The menu at Cody’s Restaurant, Bar & Patio fuses culinary styles from around the globe including Spanish, Italian and Japanese influences combined in their dishes. The upscale restaurant curates a unique atmosphere for customers to enjoy hand crafted cocktails and high-quality dishes. Read more
Have a local favorite we should feature in 2023? Email us at [email protected].
Eric Wielbacher, Sierra Martin, Lauren Canterberry and Warren Brown contributed to these stories.
