“A trip to the Rio Blanco Cafe is always a treat. Every dish is a guaranteed mouthgasm. The tamales are delicious even 3 days later and cold from the fridge. The Mexican Breakfast is fuel for the toughest day.The atmosphere is casual, warm and inviting. The proprietors Pancho and Luis add to the charm with their warm inviting personalities.This is an experience you don't want to miss.”
“Excellent food ! A bit pricey, but everything is these days . It's called the Old 300 because of the 300 original settlers of the Stephen F. Austin colony. That's pretty ”
“Ordered the cowgirl with onion rings and fries. Burger was great, quality meat, cooked perfectly and potato bun was perfect compliment. Bbq sauce and a crispy onion ring was fantastic. Damn good onion rings, fries were ”
“A wonderful host. I live in Italy and my hope for good wine was ....well. Not only can you find very, very good wine here, all to my surprise, also a warm welcome, wonderful cheese( a must with wine). A calm beautiful scenery that compliments a small diamond of tranquility with wine. Wonderful guest. Thank you Kara!A Swiss, living in Italy found a Paradise in Texas!Armin”
“Love this place! This is the Blanco Cheers Bar A great place to meet locals and feel at home , Great wine and beet.. Lisa and James the owners are friendly and welcoming...”
“Real Ale Brewing was a fun visit that had plenty to do and plenty of places to relax and hangout. Between the indoor and outdoor seating, there was ample space for groups to enjoy their time and not feel crowded by others.The distillery puts out a great lineup of beer and whisky which makes for something for everyone.This stop on the Texas Whisky Trail was certainly enjoyable!”
“We have had the hamburgers twice and the fish tacos once. The food is amazing! Fresh ingredients including local beef. Generous portions! We have been twice in the last month and are already planning our next visit!”
“The restaurant was amazing! The food was great and the service was top tier ! Julie was phenomenal, and extremely hospitable. I highly recommend Uptown Blanco to anyone who wants good food and a great atmosphere.”
“This is a must go to. Do not let the outside fool you. These guys are super nice. the prices are super affordable. and this is the best most authentic food around. Every single item needs is awesome.”
“First off let me say the servers and the manger were FANTASTIC! I had the chicken fried steak and the wife had the fish,both were exceptionally delicious....Outside of the stare and glares, from other tables the experience was wonderful, thank you staff......now if the town could just get comfortable with seeing black people.”
“I'm so glad the Bowling Alley Cafe has reopened for dinner. Thier hours are 5 pm till 9 pm Monday through Friday and they've got a full menu. Food is home style cooked and very good.”
“I think this food truck moved to the restaurant beside the Shell station. My husband and I just had a meal from there, it was really good definitely the best Mexican food in town. The salsa and rice were really good, which to me makes the restaurant. Beef fajitas and enchiladas were on point. Thanks for the great meal!!”
“Quick, very casual tex-mex cantina and good (considering it's in the middle of nowhere, next to a gas station!) The kitchen is open until 9pm most nights, the bar open until 10pm most nights. We approve of the skinny margarita with real lime juice and we split a chicken fajita chimichanga. The owners have the original spot in Dripping Springs we've visited a few times.”
“Stopped in for lunch I had the Blanco Burger with Mac n cheese, wife had the meatloaf sandwich with skillet potatoes. Both sandwiches were excellent. Wife stated the meatloaf was the best she ever had. Must stop in Blanco.”
“Best breakfast on 281 between San Antone and Lampasas.Food 5⭐️sI had Chess Club Bfast...Eggs, home fries, sausage, toast. The toast was homemade half white, half wheat, eggs done perfectly over easy. Can you screw up OE eggs....yes by overlooking. Not at Chess Club. Home fries were done fine. Sausage not your outta the box restaurant sausage.Wife had a bacon omelette....she said was perfect.Service 5⭐️sService was spot on....we were there on a Wed AM, and they were not real busy. But the waiter kept checking on us. The "staff" was joking....very friendly crew.Bakery 5⭐️s .....Wow. Cinnamon rolls, Dinner plate size Snickerdoodle cookies.Atmosphere 5⭐️s. Dine inside an old house or outside on picnic (and other ) options. Eclectic comes to mind.The Chess Club Cafe gets 10⭐️s on the price to value equation.Given the quality and VOLUME of food PLUS their prices have NOT recieved the now normal BIDENFLATION UPTICK.If you are needing some sustenance and are running up or down 281...or for that matter anywhere near Blanco Chess Club has the best food for your $. Guuuud Vittles.”