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Buda Area Food Scene
Garcia's
104 S Main StOne 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 residents recomanen
Brooklyn's Down South
100 Main StBrooklyn'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 StLocally 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/
Summer Moon Coffee (Buda)
316 Main StWood 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 residents recomanen
Tavern on Main
116 Main StLocal 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 residents recomanen
Willie's Joint BAR and BBQ
824 Main StLocated 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.
IM Thai Cuisine Buda
1671 Main StFresh 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 residents recomanen
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
709 E Ben White BlvdSatisfying 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/
Sweet Cakes 4 U
302 S Main StLocated 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 residents recomanen
Nate's
306 S Main StBuda 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!
Jalisco's Restaurant and Bar
370 Old San Antonio RdMexican restaurant located near Cabelas.
Dan's Hamburgers
610 Old San Antonio RdLocal 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 StBuda 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 residents recomanen
Cabela's
15570 S I-35 Frontage RdHuge 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 TrailSince 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 residents recomanen
Doc's Drive In Theatre
1540 Satterwhite RdLiterally, 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 StThis 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 StWonderful 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 residents recomanen
Buda
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 residents recomanen
Plum Creek Golf Course
4301 BennerLocated 10 min south of Buda off IH-35.
https://www.plumcreekgolf.com/
Two Wheel Brewing Company
535 S Loop 4Hand crafted brewery and tap room.
Local pinball arcade with hundreds of machines. go carts and full bar.
14 residents recomanen
Pinballz Kingdom
15201 S I-35 Frontage RdLocal 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 residents recomanen
EVO Entertainment
3200 Kyle CrossingMovie 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 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyMcKinney 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 residents recomanen
Austin
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 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe 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 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveHistory close to home.
https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/texas-state-capitol/
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Outlet mall south of Buda of IH-35
Southpark Meadows
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 residents recomanen
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdConveniently20 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 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AvenueWonderful 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 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGreat 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 residents recomanen
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveLocated near the Texas State Capitol this museum showcases the history of Texas.
https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
Within 30-60 min from house
Wimberley Valley Winery
2825 Lone Man Mountain RdLocated about 45 minutes west of Buda
San Antonio is located about an hour south of Buda.
https://www.thealamo.org/index.html
879 residents recomanen
El Fort Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaSan 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 residents recomanen
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdA 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 residents recomanen
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveHot 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
Stunt Ranch
13317 Fitzhugh RdYep, Stunt Ranch...
Day Road Trip
Little town full of shopping. Nice Hill Country drive road trip.
463 residents recomanen
Fredericksburg
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 residents recomanen
Round Top
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 residents recomanen
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Great 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 residents recomanen
Smitty's Market
208 S Commerce StGreat BBQ. Served on brown paper. Finger lick'n good. No forks required...
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveWhile you're shopping on SoCo. Great Austin food.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnGreat food/drink and a movie venue.