Guidebook for Bulverde
Food Scene
Thai Lao Orchid
20540 Texas 46Great local spot for Asian food (Thai, Sushi, Pho)
Fantastic pastries and box lunches (good homemade pre-packaged dinners too). Fun boutique shopping too.
9 locals recommend
Hatch 5 Market
2360 Bulverde RdFantastic pastries and box lunches (good homemade pre-packaged dinners too). Fun boutique shopping too.
Hole in the wall Mexican food. This Mexican's favorite local lunch spot. Good food, great prices, attentive service. From the huge breakfast tacos to the steak/shrimp platters, you can't go wrong here. Not fancy, but good.
El Rodeo De Jalisco
8685 US-281Hole in the wall Mexican food. This Mexican's favorite local lunch spot. Good food, great prices, attentive service. From the huge breakfast tacos to the steak/shrimp platters, you can't go wrong here. Not fancy, but good.
Fantastic southern food in an incredible location. Next door to the famous Emma Hotel and Pearl Brewery, this gorgeous restaurant is worth the short drive into town.
101 locals recommend
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StFantastic southern food in an incredible location. Next door to the famous Emma Hotel and Pearl Brewery, this gorgeous restaurant is worth the short drive into town.
Gruene is a must for anyone visiting San Antonio hill country. And Gruene River Grill is among the better options for dining in this iconic town. Go look at Grist Mill, but eat at Gruene River Grill. My favorite here is the Jalapeno seafood chowder.
87 locals recommend
Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene RdGruene is a must for anyone visiting San Antonio hill country. And Gruene River Grill is among the better options for dining in this iconic town. Go look at Grist Mill, but eat at Gruene River Grill. My favorite here is the Jalapeno seafood chowder.
Great mix of stunning views (overlooking all of San Antonio), fantastic margaritas, and authentic Mexican (very little Tex Mex here) food.
6 locals recommend
Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine
20079 Stone Oak PkwyGreat mix of stunning views (overlooking all of San Antonio), fantastic margaritas, and authentic Mexican (very little Tex Mex here) food.
Best Italian meal in the area. Be sure to call ahead for reservations, as this place is always packed!
158 locals recommend
Gennaro's Trattoria
10018 Startz RdBest Italian meal in the area. Be sure to call ahead for reservations, as this place is always packed!
It's a Texas Hill Country experience. Not for the weak of heart, this place is heavy on the fried and even heavier on the gravy. But if you're staying in Bulverde, you have to do Antler's at least once while you're here.
48 locals recommend
Richter's Antler Cafe
1 Sun Valley DrIt's a Texas Hill Country experience. Not for the weak of heart, this place is heavy on the fried and even heavier on the gravy. But if you're staying in Bulverde, you have to do Antler's at least once while you're here.
46th St. New York Style Pizzeria/Bulverde
121 Bulverde CrossingBest pizza in the area.
Skip Starbucks and head to the Loft. It's our local coffee/cafe shop with the nicest staff and friendliest regulars. They also support local charities and missions.
11 locals recommend
The Loft Coffee House
4400 US-281Skip Starbucks and head to the Loft. It's our local coffee/cafe shop with the nicest staff and friendliest regulars. They also support local charities and missions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Food is so-so, but the atmosphere is about as relaxing as it gets. Eat (or just drink) out on the deck overlooking the Canyon Lake Marina and Yacht Club. For a full day of fun, visit Cranes Mill Marina (see below), rent a boat, explore Canyon Lake, and dock at Canyon Lake Marina for lunch or dinner at the Baja BBQ Shack.
94 locals recommend
Baja BBQ Shack
280 MarinaFood is so-so, but the atmosphere is about as relaxing as it gets. Eat (or just drink) out on the deck overlooking the Canyon Lake Marina and Yacht Club. For a full day of fun, visit Cranes Mill Marina (see below), rent a boat, explore Canyon Lake, and dock at Canyon Lake Marina for lunch or dinner at the Baja BBQ Shack.
One of the oldest dance halls in Texas. You never know what famous band might be playing here...
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdOne of the oldest dance halls in Texas. You never know what famous band might be playing here...
Anhalt Hall
2390 Anhalt RdNearby iconic dance hall. Beautiful old wooden truss structure.
Sightseeing
One of the prettiest drives in the hill country. Start in Sattler, TX (near Canyon Lake) and enjoy the drive along the Guadalupe River all the way to New Braunfels.
7 locals recommend
River Road
River RoadOne of the prettiest drives in the hill country. Start in Sattler, TX (near Canyon Lake) and enjoy the drive along the Guadalupe River all the way to New Braunfels.
You can't visit San Antonio without saying you experienced the Riverwalk.
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River WalkYou can't visit San Antonio without saying you experienced the Riverwalk.
Rich in history, but maybe not as impressive as you might imagine. Still worth checking out though...
96 locals recommend
Alamo Plaza
Rich in history, but maybe not as impressive as you might imagine. Still worth checking out though...
Quant old German town in the middle of the Texas Hill Country. All sorts of great small restaurants and shops here. Great drive and day trip.
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Quant old German town in the middle of the Texas Hill Country. All sorts of great small restaurants and shops here. Great drive and day trip.
Parks & Nature
Borrow a couple beach chairs and an umbrella (ask us) and head here to soak up some sun along a beautiful river bed with amazing rock formations and natural beauty.
125 locals recommend
Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Rd 31Borrow a couple beach chairs and an umbrella (ask us) and head here to soak up some sun along a beautiful river bed with amazing rock formations and natural beauty.
Several years ago a major flood created a huge gorge just south of the Canyon Lake Dam. It unearthed ancient artifacts and fossils. Checkout their website for tour times and options.
https://canyongorge.org/
6 locals recommend
GBRA
2075 FM2673Several years ago a major flood created a huge gorge just south of the Canyon Lake Dam. It unearthed ancient artifacts and fossils. Checkout their website for tour times and options.
https://canyongorge.org/
Be careful, because this place gets stupid busy on weekends and during school holidays. But if your visit doesn't overlap with either of those times, and you love hiking and incredible nature views, Enchanted Rock is a must.
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
Be careful, because this place gets stupid busy on weekends and during school holidays. But if your visit doesn't overlap with either of those times, and you love hiking and incredible nature views, Enchanted Rock is a must.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrSome of the best hiking in the area.
Incredible natural grotto pool. It gets busy and they only let a limited number in, so be sure to research and get there early. You'll be glad you did!
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdIncredible natural grotto pool. It gets busy and they only let a limited number in, so be sure to research and get there early. You'll be glad you did!
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak, canoe or just tube down the river. Kayaking is our favorite!
19 locals recommend
Guadalupe Canoe Livery
8195 US-281Rent a kayak, canoe or just tube down the river. Kayaking is our favorite!
One of the oldest and coolest waterparks in America. You have to at least drive by and see the magnitude of this place.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveOne of the oldest and coolest waterparks in America. You have to at least drive by and see the magnitude of this place.
Just 5 minutes from our place is one of the best rodeo experiences in all of San Antonio. Every Saturday night they put on a full-blown Texas rodeo, complete with BBQ, beer, and award-winning bulls.
http://tejasrodeo.com/
30 locals recommend
Tejas Rodeo, Steakhouse and Saloon
401 Obst RdJust 5 minutes from our place is one of the best rodeo experiences in all of San Antonio. Every Saturday night they put on a full-blown Texas rodeo, complete with BBQ, beer, and award-winning bulls.
http://tejasrodeo.com/
Best movie theater in the area. They serve you full-on meals at your seat in this theater, so come hungry!
20 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Stone Oak
22806 North DrBest movie theater in the area. They serve you full-on meals at your seat in this theater, so come hungry!
TPC San Antonio
23808 Resort PkwyBest golf in San Antonio is just 15 minutes away at TPC
Want to golf next to a longhorn? Canyon Springs is your place.
7 locals recommend
Canyon Springs Golf Club
24405 Wilderness OakWant to golf next to a longhorn? Canyon Springs is your place.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10roller coasters and water park
Texas Ski Ranch
6700 I-35Wakeboard cable park, trampolines, faux ski hill and more...
Tube down the San Marcos river, culminating at the "chutes". One of the best floats in the area...
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveTube down the San Marcos river, culminating at the "chutes". One of the best floats in the area...
Shopping
For a great hill country drive and a fun shopping stop, visit Wimberley, TX. For the full effect, head over during Market Days.
106 locals recommend
Wimberley Market Days
601 FM2325For a great hill country drive and a fun shopping stop, visit Wimberley, TX. For the full effect, head over during Market Days.
Upscale outdoor mall with most major clothing stores. Also has a Target, Hobby Lobby, OfficeMax, HomeGoods, & World Market.
17 locals recommend
Village at Stone Oak
22610 US-281Upscale outdoor mall with most major clothing stores. Also has a Target, Hobby Lobby, OfficeMax, HomeGoods, & World Market.
Upscale shopping mall with stores like Nordstroms, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Ulta, and more.
162 locals recommend
Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdUpscale shopping mall with stores like Nordstroms, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Ulta, and more.
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyHigh end shopping mall
Essentials
H-E-B plus!
20725 TX-46Nearest full-service grocery store.
If H-E-B doesn't have it, Walmart is probably your next best bet in the area.
13 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
305 Singing OaksIf H-E-B doesn't have it, Walmart is probably your next best bet in the area.