Restaurants near Dale

“My dad and I went today and tried 4 different items on the menu. The service and the food were absolutely awesome!! We will definitely be back. Please give them a try the food and service is worth the trip!”

“Oh. My. God. Literally my favorite place in the area. We’ve always ordered the fish….which is incredible. But today we tried burgers and chicken tenders. I’ve NEVER had a better chicken tender or better fries! The portions are enormous for the price. We’ve always ordered pickup. The customer service is incredible and I’ve NEVER been remotely disappointed with a single thing!”

“Everything on the menu is so good. It's my favorite place to eat.”

“I love the Micheladas and food taco trailers.”

“excelente, los mejores de todo toluquilla”

“Loved everything about the Barb’s experience- even waiting in line! The staff made me feel like I was a guest in their home. The food was so carefully arranged on our tray and blessed with lime zest and good vibes, resulting in perfection in every bite. Might be the best brisket I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back again and try the lamb this time.”

“Had the pleasure of meeting Shane and Ben. The amount of time they took to show us the operation and explain the cooking process was a level of service you don’t get to experience often. Shane and Ben, thanks for making our experience memorable and special. Food was 10/10”

“WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Seriously, if you haven’t tried them- you should. The wait was WELL worth it. My 3yo, husband and myself had the best experience here. The food is worth a million bucks and the service is matched equally! I had the best sandwich I think I’ve ever had (the gonzo), my husband had a burger (the market street burger); even he couldn’t dominate, and my daughter drowned herself in the incredible strawberry waffle for kids. Super pleased we made the choice to eat here. Definitely going to be a place we come back to often!!!”

“amazing beverage's and people”

“First of all, Bless them for all their NA options and being so dang knowledgeable and sweet!
Love this place for it all, whether it's needing help picking out a bottle for an event, having an unwind, need a bite of dinner, or are meeting up with pals for a glass (or bottle) while gallivanting around the square.”

“Yummy food and drinks! Loved the atmosphere!”

“A hidden treasure for EXCELLENT real old fashion burgers in Lockhart, Texas!! Great wings too! Be sure to get the amazing French fries, they are perfection.”

“Such an amazing place!!!!! Had no idea it existed till today and I will definitely be going on a regular basis! From the service, to the food, and even the owners - hands down, our group felt welcomed and enjoyed ourselves! Thank you for making us all feel at “home” and hoping next time the group comes out, we can get a picture with y’all also!”

“Food was good, really busy. Took a little while to get our food. Wait staff was good”

“We split a popover as an appetizer. I could have eaten 5! So good! My fiancé got the burger, I got the chicken sandwich… then we swapped half of each. SO DELICIOUS! You could tell by the taste that you’re eating quality meats! I got a slice of chocolate cream pie to go. When I ate it later that evening, I knew I would return! Great, quick, and friendly service and everything was very clean! Thank you!!”

“Just awesome. Hands down the best Tex Mex place I’ve ever been to. Don’t sleep on it, just go and be delighted. Our server was possibly the kindest person on earth, too!”

“Go and visit james! great server very friendly:) helped with recommendations as well as ideas on what to do with the rest of the day food was delicious too”

“Really enjoyed meeting Jarle, hearing him talk about his passion for brewing and his business. We sampled almost everything currently available. The coffee stout was my favorite, but we didn't taste anything we would turn down! Local crowd was friendly and inviting... I highly recommend checking this place out! Oh and the sunset views were phenomenal.”

“I was looking for a Smoothie King in Lockhart. Very disappointed there wasn’t one. But I found Smoothie Glory. OMG! My smoothie was better than what I always get at the other place. Delicious!!!🤤”

“7 days Happy Hour...nice n cool place to enjoy a cold drink in the hot Texas summers..NFL games x several screens!!”

“Great place . Ruben is an amazing person . When I was a PHD student, I would go there on Sunday to study . Thanks for everything you guys to for Lockhart community”

“The Greek salad is a work of art”

“Went to do a food review and the owner Lydia was great about giving me the history of Lilly's!! She also made me a Swiss Mushroom burger with grilled onions and mushrooms. It was the best SMB I've had!! Great atmosphere and great ppl!!! I definitely recommend Lilly's and their burgers!!!”

“I love their Autumn Moon Iced Latté. It is delicious and strong! The employees are friendly and eager to help make your experience a great one. The location is easy to access. I wasn't a coffee house person but after my Summer Moon Coffee experience, I am now! ❤️”

“Went thru drive thru this morning the girl at drive thru window was very friendly & OMG !!! I Have never had such an amazing Horchata...If you like Horchata I highly recommend you try it at Mario's Rest. !! you will not regret it 😋”

“We had a fabulous rehearsal dinner @Red Rock Steakhouse & Bar! The entire establishment was truly helpful & the food was terrific!! I highly recommend them for all your🎉🤩 party needs! Great experience with everyone & food was delicious! We had a party of over 60 & it was perfect! 🙏🏻🎉🤩”

“everything is delicious. from beginning to end... great staff.as well..”

“Best Mexican food in Lockhart! Best salsa! That’s why they’ve won best of Caldwell County awards for 7 years straight! They know what their doing for sure”

“I’m originally “MIT”—Made in Taiwan—but currently in Cambridge, MA, pursuing a PhD at an institute with a similar name. This summer, I’m interning at Synopsys in Austin, and as every good Texan would advise: you haven’t really arrived until you’ve had BBQ.

So I drove to Riley’s Pit BBQ, located at 1326 S Colorado St, Lockhart, TX—just next to a McDonald’s but worlds apart in flavor.
I ordered a three-meat plate—brisket, ribs, and sausage—with sides for just $18 (tax and tip included). In 2025, that’s a steal.
The brisket melted on the tongue with a smoky bark, the ribs were juicy, and the sausage casing offered a satisfying snap. It was hearty, flavorful, and generous in portion.
The plate came classic-style: with pickles, onions, a slice of white bread, and rich sides like potato salad and mac & cheese.
Inside, the dining room was decked with Texas memorabilia and BBQ signs, giving it a warm, laid-back feel.
Behind the scenes, you can see piles of smoking wood stacked out back and a working pit smoker—a sign that the meat is done the traditional way.
While the meat quality was excellent, one suggestion for improvement would be switching from plastic to wooden chopping boards, as the latter is more durable and won’t risk microplastic debris in food.

In a town saturated with legendary BBQ names, Riley’s felt humble, genuine, and full of heart. I plan to return, and if you appreciate honest, affordable BBQ in a no-frills setting, you should too.”