Savoring the Flavors of the Texas Hill Country
Exploring the Texas Hill Country isn’t just about scenic drives and charming towns—it’s also a feast for the senses. Nestled among rolling hills and wildflower-covered fields, small-town restaurants serve up big Texas flavors with a warm, local twist. From smoke-kissed brisket at roadside BBQ joints to elevated comfort food in historic buildings, each stop offers a unique taste of regional pride. Whether you're digging into apple pie cobbler at the Apple Store or savoring smoked brisket and BBQ in Bandera, the Hill Country delivers hospitality and hearty cuisine in equal measure. Come to the Heavenly Hideaway on the Medina hungry—leave full of flavor and Texas charm.
MEDINA
The Apple Store Bakery & Cafe
(Bakery & Lunch)
14024 St. Hwy 16 Medina, TX 78055
(830)200-0302
Hours: Daily 9am-5pm
The Core
(Coffee & Lunch)
13971 St. Hwy 16 Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-3589
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am - 2pm
River Oaks Court Art House Cafe
(Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch)
14349 St. Hwy. 16 Medina, TX 78055
(830)246-2222
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 7am-2pm
Keese’s BBQ
(Breakfast & Lunch)
13869 St. Hwy 16 Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-7474
Hours: Wed.-Fri. 7am-2pm
& Sat. 8am- 2pm
BANDERA
The Dough Joe
(Coffee, Breakfast, Pizza)
702 Main St Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-7437
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 7am-9pm, Fri. 7am-10pm, Sat. 8am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm
O.S.T.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
311 Main St. Bandera, TX
(830)796-3836
Hours: Tues & Wed. 7am-2pm
& Thurs.-Mon. 7am-8pm
B Daddy’s BBQ on Main
(BBQ)
339 Main St Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 314-2100
Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 11am-7:30pm, Sun. 11am-6pm
TJ’s at the Old Forge
(Lunch & Dinner)
807 Main St Bandera, TX 78003
(830)796-9990
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun. 11am-10pm & Sun. 11am-8pm
Don Chepe’s
(Mexican)
823 Main St. Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 328-5018
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7am-9pm & Sun.7am-2pm
Trail Boss Steak & Grill
(Lunch & Dinner)
313 11th Street Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 634-7722
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm
KERRVILLE
Sake
(Japanese Eatery)
845 Junction Hwy Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-0389
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm
Francisco’s Restaurant
201 Earl Garrett St. Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2995
Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-2pm, Thurs. 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-8pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm
Rails A Cafe at the Depot
(Lunch & Dinner)
615 E. Schreiner Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-3877
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-8:30pm
Grape Juice
(Lunch & Dinner)
623 Water St. Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 792-9463
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11am-9pm
Mamacita’s
(Mexican)
215 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 895-2441
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm
Pint & Plow
(Pizza & Brewpub)
332 Clay St, Kerrville, TX 78028
Hours: Sun. 12pm-9pm, Mon. (Closed Tues)-Sat. 8am-9pm
UTOPIA
Lost Maples Cafe
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
384 FM 187 Main St. Utopia, TX 78884
Hours: Daily 7am-9pm