The Vaquero’s Guidebook for "The Cowboy Capital of the World"!
Bandera's Nightlife
Just a few feet from your doorsteps is 11th Street Cowboy Bar. On Wednesday Nights, enjoy live country music and bring your own meats, and grill it on their Texas size BBQ pits. On the weekends, enjoy live music and dancing.
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
307 11th StJust a few feet from your doorsteps is 11th Street Cowboy Bar. On Wednesday Nights, enjoy live country music and bring your own meats, and grill it on their Texas size BBQ pits. On the weekends, enjoy live music and dancing.
Silver Dollar
308 Main StIt's the oldest continuously operating honkytonk in Texas.
The Wildhorse Saloon is a great place to have cold drinks served by a friendly staff. They have live entertainment EVERY Saturday and Sunday! Never a cover!
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Wild Horse Saloon
134 River Bend RdThe Wildhorse Saloon is a great place to have cold drinks served by a friendly staff. They have live entertainment EVERY Saturday and Sunday! Never a cover!
Monkey Cage Saloon
243 Texas 173Outdoor bar
Food Scene
The Old Spanish Trail restaurant has been serving the dining needs of Bandera since 1921, making it the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Bandera County. Bandera is known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World” for its western culture and many dude ranches. Dudes, cowboys, and locals all like the O.S.T. for its ranch-house, share-the-tables at-home atmosphere. Several national travel magazines and tour books have featured the O.S.T. as one of the best places to eat in Texas. If you like down-home cooking served by friendly staff you’re in the right place. We take pride in our chicken-fried steak and Tex-Mex food. The salad bar is set in an old West-style wagon.
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O.S.T. Restaurant
311 Main StreetThe Old Spanish Trail restaurant has been serving the dining needs of Bandera since 1921, making it the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Bandera County. Bandera is known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World” for its western culture and many dude ranches. Dudes, cowboys, and locals all like the O.S.T. for its ranch-house, share-the-tables at-home atmosphere. Several national travel magazines and tour books have featured the O.S.T. as one of the best places to eat in Texas. If you like down-home cooking served by friendly staff you’re in the right place. We take pride in our chicken-fried steak and Tex-Mex food. The salad bar is set in an old West-style wagon.
Located in downtown Bandera, TJ’s @ The Old Forge is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Texas Hill Country. Their 5,400 square foot, two story building has a lot of memories of times gone by. As a Bandera Texas Restaurant their aim is to keep creating more memories by providing their customers with good food, good friends and good times.
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Tj's @ The Old Forge
807 Main StLocated in downtown Bandera, TJ’s @ The Old Forge is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Texas Hill Country. Their 5,400 square foot, two story building has a lot of memories of times gone by. As a Bandera Texas Restaurant their aim is to keep creating more memories by providing their customers with good food, good friends and good times.
We are a warm and inviting Mexican restaurant located in the Cowboy Capital of the World (Bandera, Texas). They have some of the best Mexican dishes & margaritas in town.
Don Chepe's Restaurant & Bar
823 Main StreetWe are a warm and inviting Mexican restaurant located in the Cowboy Capital of the World (Bandera, Texas). They have some of the best Mexican dishes & margaritas in town.
Busbee's is the only restaurant in Texas to be featured on the History Channel series called "The States' and is also featured in the State of Texas' travel tex.com advertising promotion. Busbee's offers great Texas BBQ, hamburgers, and more.
Open Mon. 10:30am-8pm; Wed.-Thu. 10:30am-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm; Closed Tue.
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Busbee's Bar-B-Que & Catering
339 Main StBusbee's is the only restaurant in Texas to be featured on the History Channel series called "The States' and is also featured in the State of Texas' travel tex.com advertising promotion. Busbee's offers great Texas BBQ, hamburgers, and more.
Open Mon. 10:30am-8pm; Wed.-Thu. 10:30am-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm; Closed Tue.
Bright Elegant and Fresh Steaks on the Grill, Prime Rib sandwiches and more! Friendly staff and comfort atmosphere. You will enjoy every delicious bite!
Trail Boss Steak and Grill
313 11th StreetBright Elegant and Fresh Steaks on the Grill, Prime Rib sandwiches and more! Friendly staff and comfort atmosphere. You will enjoy every delicious bite!
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot BBQ is a veteran owned small business that specializes in Texas style smoked BBQ. Starting out as a food truck and now moving into a brick and mortar environment, they are hoping to only get bigger and better. Their food truck was doing great, they decided to move up to Pipe Creek and see if we could do better. Only the finest quality of meats is used to create our brisket, pulled pork, beef and pork ribs, and sausages. They have all the sides that accompany traditional BBQ establishments, but theirs are all hand made in-house. No pre-packaged stuff for their guests. Their goal is to create a wonderful environment for the people of Bandera, Pipe Creek, and Lakehills to come, visit, relax, eat, and enjoy.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot BBQ
4951 Farm to Market Road 1283Whiskey Tango Foxtrot BBQ is a veteran owned small business that specializes in Texas style smoked BBQ. Starting out as a food truck and now moving into a brick and mortar environment, they are hoping to only get bigger and better. Their food truck was doing great, they decided to move up to Pipe Creek and see if we could do better. Only the finest quality of meats is used to create our brisket, pulled pork, beef and pork ribs, and sausages. They have all the sides that accompany traditional BBQ establishments, but theirs are all hand made in-house. No pre-packaged stuff for their guests. Their goal is to create a wonderful environment for the people of Bandera, Pipe Creek, and Lakehills to come, visit, relax, eat, and enjoy.
Things to Do
They are a Family owned and Operated business. Harrieth Stewart and Tom Lamonica care for horses, lessons, horsemanship and ride with y'all.
Harrieth, born and raised in Finland. Riding since age of 4. Harness racing, pony racing, jumping, dressage, reining, training horses/mules, Equine Assisted Learning Certified, Equine Sports Massage Certified...pretty much just anything with Equines
Tom, born and raised in Colorado. Cowboying in Arizona New Mexico in younger days, and then followed by Wrangling (taking care of horses and guided rides) at large Guest Ranches
Bandera Historical Rides
749 Old Medina HighwayThey are a Family owned and Operated business. Harrieth Stewart and Tom Lamonica care for horses, lessons, horsemanship and ride with y'all.
Harrieth, born and raised in Finland. Riding since age of 4. Harness racing, pony racing, jumping, dressage, reining, training horses/mules, Equine Assisted Learning Certified, Equine Sports Massage Certified...pretty much just anything with Equines
Tom, born and raised in Colorado. Cowboying in Arizona New Mexico in younger days, and then followed by Wrangling (taking care of horses and guided rides) at large Guest Ranches
The Bandera General Store building is 108 years old – built in 1907. It has the original wood floors and the original tin tile ceiling. It has been a saddle shop, a feed store, an appliance store (word has it caskets were sold in the basement and during prohibition the cowboys drank beer and played cards on the empty caskets ).
The building was also once a movie theater. At one time the projector caught on fire and burned part of the ceiling which is now patched with plywood because the original tin tile ceiling could not be duplicated.
The basement is now home to “Arkey’s Silver Dollar Saloon”. It is one of the oldest operating “Honky-Tonks” in Texas. The store housed Bandera’s first movie theatre, The Bantex, and also a saddle shop and western wear store.
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Bandera General Store
306 Main StThe Bandera General Store building is 108 years old – built in 1907. It has the original wood floors and the original tin tile ceiling. It has been a saddle shop, a feed store, an appliance store (word has it caskets were sold in the basement and during prohibition the cowboys drank beer and played cards on the empty caskets ).
The building was also once a movie theater. At one time the projector caught on fire and burned part of the ceiling which is now patched with plywood because the original tin tile ceiling could not be duplicated.
The basement is now home to “Arkey’s Silver Dollar Saloon”. It is one of the oldest operating “Honky-Tonks” in Texas. The store housed Bandera’s first movie theatre, The Bantex, and also a saddle shop and western wear store.
Replicas of Dinosaurs, Ice Age animals, and educational play stations are located on the eight acre grounds. Inside there are over 100 full-body animal mounts positioned in hand-painted dioramas portraying their natural habitats. An international collection of art pieces are displayed in the museum.
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Bandera Natural History Museum
267 Old San Antonio RdReplicas of Dinosaurs, Ice Age animals, and educational play stations are located on the eight acre grounds. Inside there are over 100 full-body animal mounts positioned in hand-painted dioramas portraying their natural habitats. An international collection of art pieces are displayed in the museum.
Walk through the museum’s doors and be transported back in time when museums served as cabinet of curiosities. Explore antique display cases that contain over 11,000 treasures from pioneer relics to nature's oddities such as a two-faced goat and a shrunken head. The museum also features the folks who have made Bandera the official Cowboy Capital of the World. Their Texas Heroes Hall of Honor pays tribute to some of Texas' greatest cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo champions. The museum’s art gallery showcases the cowboy artists of the Western Artists Roundup with artwork reflecting our western heritage. One of Texas' oldest history museum, the Frontier Times Museum has been preserving frontier history for over 85 years, The museum is located at 510 13th Street, Bandera, Texas.
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Frontier Times Museum
510 13th StWalk through the museum’s doors and be transported back in time when museums served as cabinet of curiosities. Explore antique display cases that contain over 11,000 treasures from pioneer relics to nature's oddities such as a two-faced goat and a shrunken head. The museum also features the folks who have made Bandera the official Cowboy Capital of the World. Their Texas Heroes Hall of Honor pays tribute to some of Texas' greatest cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo champions. The museum’s art gallery showcases the cowboy artists of the Western Artists Roundup with artwork reflecting our western heritage. One of Texas' oldest history museum, the Frontier Times Museum has been preserving frontier history for over 85 years, The museum is located at 510 13th Street, Bandera, Texas.
The museum located near Lost Maples State Natural Area is a must see for motorcycle enthusiasts. The museum features British bikes and others. Opens from March-November, Friday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On weekdays call ahead for a tour.
Lone Star Motorcycle Museum
36517 Ranch to Market Road 187The museum located near Lost Maples State Natural Area is a must see for motorcycle enthusiasts. The museum features British bikes and others. Opens from March-November, Friday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On weekdays call ahead for a tour.
It is in an historical building filled with antiques, Western collectibles, glass, large selection of Texas vintage bags, pottery, vintage & retro, fabulous estate furniture, local Texas artists & their talents & goods throughout the store.
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Western Trail Antiques ad Marketplace
200 Main StIt is in an historical building filled with antiques, Western collectibles, glass, large selection of Texas vintage bags, pottery, vintage & retro, fabulous estate furniture, local Texas artists & their talents & goods throughout the store.
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, they have everything you'll need for a day of riding or a night of two stepping!
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Cowboy Store
302 Main StLocated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, they have everything you'll need for a day of riding or a night of two stepping!
They are a shoppers Paradise!! Truly a Unique Boutique. "Your Friend in Fashion"
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Back In the Saddle
1107 Cedar StThey are a shoppers Paradise!! Truly a Unique Boutique. "Your Friend in Fashion"
One Stop Shop! With over 20 Amazing Vendors you will find everything from boots and western wear to one of a kind jewelry, and apparel. They carry the famous Dixie Belle Chalk Paint line along with home decor and furniture. There are small trinkets, gift sets, and vintage finds. Children's items, and sweet treats. While visiting Bandera Texas don't forget to stop by Cedar Street Market. You will be glad you did!
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Cedar Street Market of Bandera
313 11th StOne Stop Shop! With over 20 Amazing Vendors you will find everything from boots and western wear to one of a kind jewelry, and apparel. They carry the famous Dixie Belle Chalk Paint line along with home decor and furniture. There are small trinkets, gift sets, and vintage finds. Children's items, and sweet treats. While visiting Bandera Texas don't forget to stop by Cedar Street Market. You will be glad you did!
Come shop The Bonita Ranch Boutique to find some unique clothing and apparel.
The Bonita Ranch Boutique
318 Main StreetCome shop The Bonita Ranch Boutique to find some unique clothing and apparel.