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    El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

    3.9 (7 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    8 months ago

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    3 months ago

    We went in and it seemed the whole staff was rude and grumpy. The food was AWFUL and can't believe they call it Mexican food.

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    6 months ago

    Excellent food and service. Try the Cucumber margarita. Small city Texas gem. Drop in from 10.

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    Texas Seafood Steak House

    Texas Seafood Steak House

    3.9
    (62 reviews)
    60.3 mi
    $$

    I found the fried shrimp dinner to be very good. The service…read morewas somewhat slow although the restaurant was busy we waited longer than expected for certain items, cocktail and tartar sauce along with ketchup. The atmosphere was pretty quiet which was good for conversation. I would recommend this restaurant when in the Caldwell area.

    I found the best fried pickles in Texas! No kidding I'd drive from Houston to Caldwell for some of…read morethese fried pickles! I was trying to pass time to avoid traffic into Houston so I decided to stop in Caldwell to do some boutique shopping. Caldwell has some awesome boutiques FYI!. I was looking for a late lunch/early dinner and decided I wanted some steak. Now this place is by no means fancy but it's definitely hometown feel and obviously a small town staple. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Yall 12oz for $26 dollars is an absolute steal. I was worried about the quality due to the price but I was impressed! The meat was good the mashed potatoes tasted sweet though so not a fan of those. But for $26 I wasn't even complaining. Now back to these fried pickle, I text everyone I know "I just found the best fried pickles in Texas" as I scarfed them down. If you are ever passing through you must stop to grab a basket of them. All of this and my total was around $35! The service was efficient and friendly 10/10 recommend!

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    Nice Artwork through out the Restaurant
    Nice Artwork through out the Restaurant
    Fillet Mingnon with mashed potatoes and veggies
    Fillet Mingnon with mashed potatoes and veggies
    Delicious Beef Fried Rice... oh my goodness, it is soo good!

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    Delicious Beef Fried Rice... oh my goodness, it is soo good!
    Lucy Tequilas Mexican Bar & Grill

    Lucy Tequilas Mexican Bar & Grill

    4.0
    (130 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Pretty good Mexican food off of ih10. I've been traveling between Houston and New Braunfels since…read more2009 and there's not a lot of decent food options outside of fast food. So this is a nice change. I had their chicken tortilla soup and it hit the spot! I am over eating terrible now that the Christmas holidays are over and needed something with vegetables! Enjoyed the soup filled with squash and carrots! They even served it with a side of rice so you could add to taste. The booths are large so you can easily sit 6 people. I love the kids menu had plenty of options. The only thing they were lacking was aguas frescas. My family has stopped here two other times but this is my first. I'll definitely have this place on my stops if we're hungry. My parents had some shrimp fajitas with veggies (they also wanted veggies) and I saw they cleaned their plates. My husband had the lazy plate I believe and said he enjoyed the empanadas.

    The service was good & the place was clean but the food was just average! Very little seasoning and…read morebland tasting. The steak chimichanga was greasy and could've been way better if it had onions inside of it instead of just chopped up meat. The rice was hard with little flavor. The tacos were just ok. The chips & salsa was ok & queso was good. No, I most likely won't stop here the next time coming back or going to Texas.

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    Big guacamole
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    Paw-Paw's Catfish House

    Paw-Paw's Catfish House

    4.5
    (510 reviews)
    38.7 mi
    $$

    I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

    One of my favs in Bastrop. Always friendly, quick service and great catfish! It's decorated with…read morecatfish, fisherman photos and everything else you'd expect from a small Texas town (although growing and not so small any longer). It is hit or miss with lines. Typically busier during the church crowd window on Sundays. Upon entry, someone will seat you so be patient and kind. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Ordered the fried catfish platter. Plenty of food. The catfish is battered and fried to perfection. Always my go to when craving catfish.

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    Kloesel's Steak House & Bar

    Kloesel's Steak House & Bar

    4.3
    (63 reviews)
    16.2 mi
    $$

    Casual Sunday drive through the Beautiful Texas Countryside, brought us to this place. From the…read moreoutside, 1st impression, it was packed, good sign, and it was an old historical marker previous hotel built in the 1800's. Everything about this place, esp if you like history was neat. Our server, can't remember her name, was new but spot on, funny, knew her stuff, hard worker and kept busy. She recommended several dishes and was spot on. I did the Steak / Mushrooms "add baked potato" and my guest enjoyed her Chicken Fried Chicken couldn't finish the Potato herself (but I did) :) I'd love to try other things here in the future. Definitely a must try. Enjoy!

    Our large group of 14 was in town to do the painted church ride and had a terrible experience at a…read morerestaurant in Shulenburg that couldn't handle our large crowd. While on our tour I called and Kloesel's was able to set us up with a last minute reservation for 6:30 pm on a Saturday. Having made the reservation I showed up early to make sure everything was in place and was very happy to see they had set up a table for us in a private area near the bar that had fresh linens and menus and was clearly ready for us. Our waitress was excellent. Joking with our party she kept the drinks and food flowing. All of the entrees including an awesome minestrone soup, salad and various comfort food and steaks was amazing. The owner came out to thank us for our visit and to talk for bit and we loved it. We would very highly recommend as the quality of food and the level of service was outstanding!

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    New paint job!
    Kloesel's Steak House & Bar
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