Our first stop for a drink and a quick bite on our little mini staycation. Is it a dive bar? Yes! Friendly staff and locals. Does it have high end drink options? Also yes!! Does it have a simple yet elevated menu? ALSO YES!
First I was like alright dive bar. Then you realize it is an upscale dive bar in a sort. Drinks come out of a cooler filled with ice OR are perfectly crafted in front of you.
We started by sharing the recommendation of the DEVILED EGGS (5 pc) with the Korean Chili Crisp. Was a curious as it seems like a dive bar?You betcha. Was it maybe the best deviled eggs I’ve ever had. Absolutely! Get these for sure!
Then we shared the JOJOS “Seasoned Potato Wedges” with Boom Boom Sauce. The crunch and flavor of the potatoes was spot on. The boom boom sauce is house made and has a lovely kick to it. We couldn’t eat them all because our next item came…
We both had a SMASH BURGER: Double Double, Beef Patties, American Cheese, Boom Boom Sauce on a Potato Roll. I am going to say when I want a smash burger this is what I am thinking of. This is what I want. The only thing, some days I may want just ketchup and not Boom Boom sauce but that is by day and mood only. Damn they did good!
I’ll be back. I will need to eat all of this again!
Rachel Ferguson
The burgers were fantastic! The photo booth was a great addition!
Clint Boelsche
Excellent chicken tenders.
Jenifer Moore
Dark but we sat in the library up front. Good beer, good booze. Visiting for the day-construction on the main square but it will be nice again. The perfect hole in the wall bar!
N H
First time visiting Lockhart and this is where we chose to eat! There was a long line for the restaurant next door, covering the entrance to this spot! We didn’t want to wait in line for the restaurant next door so gave this place a try and are so glad we did. The food was delicious and there was such a friendly, relaxing, and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend!
Greg Figueroa
The burger was amazing! Came into town from Austin to explore the city and glad we stopped by. The buffalo bites were yummy as well!
James Bigley
Great food, different burgers and taste. Which is a good thing in my book. James Bigley Ranches
Johnny Meza
Friendly staff, delicious chicken, and ice cold topo chicos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew K
I came to relax and enjoy the music. Food was good. It was not that busy. Bartenders were inattentive. I was experiencing pain and asked them to turn down the music. They said they could not. Poor service ruined my experience at Old Pal Texas Tavern located in Lockhart, Texas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Happy Wanderer
What a gem of a joint in the heart of BBQ country. Every sauce is out of this world (burgers, fries, curry ranch salad dressing). Chat with the staff on what to order because they know whats up.
My husband & I LOVE this place! The staff is kind & the food is amazing. Price is great & the margs are even better! We even went in on our wedding day to celebrate with some yummy chicken tender sandwiches!
Nice atmosphere, but food wasn't great. We came to Lockhart to go to Smitty's but it had just closed, this was one of the few places open. The smash burger was decent, but the chicken sandwich and buffalo wings were so-so. Lots of good food in Lockhart, I wouldn't say this is one of the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
A R
We drove an hour and a half just to try this place we'd read about on the Texas Monthly website. We planned to get our food to go because we brought our two dogs, but turns out they're dog friendly! Our dogs are in training so it was a great experience for them. The food was outstanding, service was friendly and personal, and the environment was super laid back and peaceful. Prices were extremely reasonable. We would 100% go again just to try more things from their delicious menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan Murphy
Approachable, comfortable, cute spot in Lockhart. Unreal chicken sandwich & fries!!!! Obsessed with the quirky glasses & straws that come with the drinks.
Our first stop for a drink and a quick bite on our little mini staycation. Is it a dive bar? Yes! Friendly staff and locals. Does it have high end drink options? Also yes!! Does it have a simple yet elevated menu? ALSO YES!
First I was like alright dive bar. Then you realize it is an upscale dive bar in a sort. Drinks come out of a cooler filled with ice OR are perfectly crafted in front of you.
We started by sharing the recommendation of the DEVILED EGGS (5 pc) with the Korean Chili Crisp. Was a curious as it seems like a dive bar?You betcha. Was it maybe the best deviled eggs I’ve ever had. Absolutely! Get these for sure!
Then we shared the JOJOS “Seasoned Potato Wedges” with Boom Boom Sauce. The crunch and flavor of the potatoes was spot on. The boom boom sauce is house made and has a lovely kick to it. We couldn’t eat them all because our next item came…
We both had a SMASH BURGER: Double Double, Beef Patties, American Cheese, Boom Boom Sauce on a Potato Roll. I am going to say when I want a smash burger this is what I am thinking of. This is what I want. The only thing, some days I may want just ketchup and not Boom Boom sauce but that is by day and mood only. Damn they did good!
I’ll be back. I will need to eat all of this again!
The burgers were fantastic! The photo booth was a great addition!
Excellent chicken tenders.
Dark but we sat in the library up front. Good beer, good booze. Visiting for the day-construction on the main square but it will be nice again. The perfect hole in the wall bar!
First time visiting Lockhart and this is where we chose to eat! There was a long line for the restaurant next door, covering the entrance to this spot! We didn’t want to wait in line for the restaurant next door so gave this place a try and are so glad we did. The food was delicious and there was such a friendly, relaxing, and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend!
The burger was amazing! Came into town from Austin to explore the city and glad we stopped by. The buffalo bites were yummy as well!
Great food, different burgers and taste. Which is a good thing in my book. James Bigley Ranches
Friendly staff, delicious chicken, and ice cold topo chicos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to relax and enjoy the music. Food was good. It was not that busy. Bartenders were inattentive. I was experiencing pain and asked them to turn down the music. They said they could not. Poor service ruined my experience at Old Pal Texas Tavern located in Lockhart, Texas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
What a gem of a joint in the heart of BBQ country. Every sauce is out of this world (burgers, fries, curry ranch salad dressing). Chat with the staff on what to order because they know whats up.
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Good food good whiskey what more could you want 😏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband & I LOVE this place! The staff is kind & the food is amazing. Price is great & the margs are even better! We even went in on our wedding day to celebrate with some yummy chicken tender sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tender Sandwich, Smash Burger
Nice atmosphere, but food wasn't great. We came to Lockhart to go to Smitty's but it had just closed, this was one of the few places open. The smash burger was decent, but the chicken sandwich and buffalo wings were so-so. Lots of good food in Lockhart, I wouldn't say this is one of the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
We drove an hour and a half just to try this place we'd read about on the Texas Monthly website. We planned to get our food to go because we brought our two dogs, but turns out they're dog friendly! Our dogs are in training so it was a great experience for them. The food was outstanding, service was friendly and personal, and the environment was super laid back and peaceful. Prices were extremely reasonable. We would 100% go again just to try more things from their delicious menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Approachable, comfortable, cute spot in Lockhart. Unreal chicken sandwich & fries!!!! Obsessed with the quirky glasses & straws that come with the drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
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