Since opening in 1977, Pat’s Place has served New Braunfels with pride and tradition, providing the classic comfort food experience with a Texas inspired flair.

Owners Heather and David Larson said it is a place where locals call home.

The background

The Larsons took ownership of Pat’s Place in 2022 and were given a unique challenge—maintaining a storied tradition but also keeping up with the times.

The Larsons said that they wanted to keep Pat's Place how it always was, but also allow it to grow as the future progresses.


“Just keeping it family-oriented and still bringing it forward has been the biggest challenge,” co-owner Heather Larson said.

As a result, they’ve added two new bar areas called Pat’s Prohibition and the outdoor Pat’s Tree Haus over the past year.

Must-try menu items

Larson said the restaurant’s menu is packed with about 120 items, offering a diverse selection ranging from Tex-Mex to spaghetti to traditional sandwiches.


“We have a giant menu, and we’re known for it,” she said.

Customer favorites include the burger menu, enchilada plates, Pat’s Meatloaf and chicken fried steak, Larson said.

"We're also known for our spaghetti, even with all these other options," she said.

By sticking to a traditional recipe that has remained nearly unchanged since the restaurant’s inception, Larson said the menu is both delicious and affordable.


“Everything is homestyle comfort food,” she said.

Pat’s Place also added a brunch menu—which is available on weekends—with dishes like chicken & waffles, Oma’s Breakfast Casserole and the classic all-American breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash browns or toast.

The impact

Larson said Pat’s Place has stood that test of time for 47 years because they have stuck with tradition for so long.


“It really is the food that your grandma or your mother made,” she said.

In the future, the Larsons said that they look to continue the legacy of Pat’s Place and provide a comfortable, quiet place for the community to enjoy and the locals to return to every week.