Barb's Guidebook to Buda and Surrounding Areas
Food scene
Fun southern comfort vibes at this award winning local restaurant, 1/2 mile from the house! Indoor and outdoor seating, great wine selection and full bar. Great for groups!
11 locals recommend
Mudbugs - A Cajun Joint
306 S Main StFun southern comfort vibes at this award winning local restaurant, 1/2 mile from the house! Indoor and outdoor seating, great wine selection and full bar. Great for groups!
Willie's Joint BAR and BBQ
824 Main StMain St. Pizzeria & Beer Garden
214 N Main StA fun local bar with amazing pizza and anti pasta salad!
Los Olivos Market
306 S Main StA market but also a wine bar with limited food menu.
Stop in for a tasting, and check out local music on Sundays from 3-5!
10 locals recommend
Water 2 Wine
185 S Seguin AveStop in for a tasting, and check out local music on Sundays from 3-5!
Gotji's Kitchen
400 Main StreetA local food truck vendor with quality authentic Thai cuisine!
Outdoors
Look for local festivals and concerts that take place here year round. The Farmers Market is held here on Sunday 10-2pm. Open covered basketball courts to shoot hoops anytime. Walking trail and plenty of lawn!
City Park
204 San Antonio StLook for local festivals and concerts that take place here year round. The Farmers Market is held here on Sunday 10-2pm. Open covered basketball courts to shoot hoops anytime. Walking trail and plenty of lawn!
Great walking trail that loops around park, with open lawn for picnic, games, or playing with your pup! The kids will love looking in the pond and playing on the playground.
Bradfield Village Park
Crescent DriveGreat walking trail that loops around park, with open lawn for picnic, games, or playing with your pup! The kids will love looking in the pond and playing on the playground.
Neighborhoods
Our city’s main stretch of restaurants and shops! I highly recommend Esther’s TexMex, Main Street Pizzeria, Summer Moon coffee and live music at Meridian!
Main Street
Main StreetOur city’s main stretch of restaurants and shops! I highly recommend Esther’s TexMex, Main Street Pizzeria, Summer Moon coffee and live music at Meridian!
12 mile drive from here, there’s plenty to do in Austin! Walk town lake, grab a drink at local dive bars, take a bike or Segway tour, enjoy a show at Moody Theater or Stubbs, and of course- EAT all the food this city has to offer! I have many recommendations, just ask!
357 locals recommend
Austin
12 mile drive from here, there’s plenty to do in Austin! Walk town lake, grab a drink at local dive bars, take a bike or Segway tour, enjoy a show at Moody Theater or Stubbs, and of course- EAT all the food this city has to offer! I have many recommendations, just ask!
Known for its German heritage, this town is full of fun! Enjoy a day at the Schlitterbahn water park, and a night at Horseshoe Bay amphitheater for a show. Walk the town square for antique shops, bowling and breweries!
182 locals recommend
New Braunfels
Known for its German heritage, this town is full of fun! Enjoy a day at the Schlitterbahn water park, and a night at Horseshoe Bay amphitheater for a show. Walk the town square for antique shops, bowling and breweries!
This historic town is known for Gruene dancehall, where live music is played every night! See the history of this old country town by walking Main Street shops, wineries and antique stores. Totally worth the 30 mile drive south!
173 locals recommend
Gruene
This historic town is known for Gruene dancehall, where live music is played every night! See the history of this old country town by walking Main Street shops, wineries and antique stores. Totally worth the 30 mile drive south!
Home of Texas State University, this town also has a cute town square and good eats. This is a favorite place for locals to go floating downtown the river, you can search for tubing companies to rent from and pick you up at the end of your float!
83 locals recommend
San Marcos
Home of Texas State University, this town also has a cute town square and good eats. This is a favorite place for locals to go floating downtown the river, you can search for tubing companies to rent from and pick you up at the end of your float!