Been here quite a few times and I love the whole vibe and ambiance of this place, especially with the history this spot does have with the NB locals. The waitstaff is wonderful and everyone is so nice. I get the same dishes every single time because I know they are very good...the hummus and their bread is amazing! Caesar is also super good every time. We love getting the meatballs and the shrimp dish...the shrimp one is probably my favorite item on the menu. I don't even love wine but the wines I have had there are great! The only cons I do have to say are I wish the menu had more options or when there are specials it's more than one day before they sell out. I LOVE tiramisu and that's the one dessert they do have but I've only been able to order it once because every other time they are sold out and I understand you run out but then there needs to be a second or third option to choose from. I look forward to ordering the tiramisu every time and I haven't been able to in months because they never have it. This is one of my go to places when I do eat out here and I'm happy with getting the same dishes over and over because they are good but I am interested and excited to see what else they add to the menu in the future!! read more

Such a cute date-night place!!! Delicious wine (I got a smooth red blend), the hummus is amazing- I was even craving it the next day. We shared the salmon & sweet potato croquettes, & the meatballs. Their bread was amazing too they brought it to us with the hummus. Great service too. read more

Favorite Neighbor - Hummus spread with bread & veggies - Modern European Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Finally made it in to Favorite Neighbor and can verify that the hoopla is true. We were recently in Spain and the gambas al ajillo here blew the Spanish version away - so delicious. The meatballs and focaccia were also very good. They have a nice wine selection as well. We were initially put off by the credit card requirement to make a reservation but can see why it is in place. The space is small and any no-shows would be detrimental to the business. The service was very Texas friendly and efficient. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Obsessed with them and their hummus. I think about this hummus more than I should admit but it's so good. read more

Favorite Neighbor - Hummus and veggies - Modern European Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Their new addition of brunch is absolutely amazing here! Everything taste so homemade and delicious, I can't wait to go back. The flavors were just out of this world, highly recommend bringing any of your friends from out of town so they can experience this deliciousness! read more

Favorite Neighbor - Modern European Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Man on man! I love this place. The bread and hummus is outstanding. The wine selection is awesome. The place gets busy, so get there early. The staff is great. Evangeline and jojo are so sweet and fun! Highly recommend you eat there soon. read more

Favorite Neighbor is truly one of those rare hidden gems in New Braunfels. We went for brunch and were honestly blown away. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and homemade, and the flavors were unlike anything we've had before. You can tell a lot of thought and care goes into every dish. It's absolutely worth every penny. The atmosphere is such a vibe, relaxed, welcoming, and stylish without trying too hard,and the service was top-notch from start to finish. This is the kind of place you want to tell your friends about and bring your family to. We'll definitely be back. read more

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If I am correct, this is the first tapas style restaurant in NB. If you aren't familiar with this type of style, it's basically tiny plates of food you share with people at your table. They were a soft opening so not all the things other website were available(meatballs and shrimp were in one of the menus online). It's a very small restaurant. Only wine is served. They had a limited menu. Here are the things we ordered: -Hummus with veggies (we asked for more veggies) -olives -jamon iberico -seared halloumi with jam (delicious) -sweet potato:salmon croquette -Caesar salad (stole the show) House white wine was good. I would have liked to see more protein. Maybe shrimp option or chicken for the salad. Everything was good but we left hungry lol Prepare yourself for light bites that are tasty. Kept having to remind myself that it was basically building a meal of small apps-very European. You'd have to appreciate it to enjoy it. Place was clean. No servers really. If you want to order more you go to the register. read more

Hands-down, one of the best restaurants in New Braunfels. Focaccia bread is delicious, served with the best tasting olive oil, and the chef uses the same olive oil to cook with... We had their meatballs, tuna carpaccio, salmon croquettes, hummus and Caesar salad. The food was incredible and you can tell was made with care. I HIGHLY recommend you stop here and keep this place in business for a long time. It's a quaint, beatnik Bohemian vibe with great music and apparently a great wine selection but we didn't go for the drinks... Food was excellent. A+++++++ read more

Favorite Neighbor - Tuna carpaccio, salmon croquette - Modern European Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Whist a great place ..was with my favorite neighbor at this place. Great weather,great wine/beer, great place! read more

Great food, wine and vibes. We tried it out on a busy Friday evening and even though it was packed we got our food and drinks quickly. The bread service was fantastic, we also shared the meatballs, potatoes and radishes with butter. Fun environment with great food. I look forward to visiting again. read more

Favorite Neighbor - Baked Meatballs - Modern European Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Such a cute new spot in the area. It is counter order or at least was when we went late. The effervescent white wine was really good! I even ended up ordering more to go. There is limited seating being that this is an old gas station. There is outdoor seating as well that was really nice. The tapas were great to share and I really recommend the bread!! read more

In all honesty, I tried really hard to hate on this place. I've had plenty of tapas in Europe and larger metro American cities that have nailed the concept. When I saw the mechanic shop conversion and industrial interior I got worried. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and a tad unprepared for shift opening. HOWEVER, I am always open to being proved wrong, which I was. The food was amazing and the staff was able to handle the five of us, three being boomers who had questions about EVERYTHING, but we love them, haha. The staff handled us with grace. When they didn't know the answer to the million questions we had they got it for us from the kitchen staff or manager. Zero pretension. All the kindness. I can't remember what we ordered; we ordered at least half the menu. Every single dish was amazing. We will for sure be back sans boomers for many date nights to come. read more

This place is spectacular! I was genuinely surprised to see any ratings under 5 stars. To those who gave it 4 stars, just a quick tip: tapas are meant to be small, flavorful bites, like appetizers. So, if you're used to large portions or have a big appetite, you might want to eat something beforehand. That said, the quality and experience more than make up for it. The staff were warm, welcoming & genuinely passionate about the food and drinks they were serving. Their wine selection is top notch. The ambiance and music were such a vibe! Having traveled in Spain and other European countries, I can honestly say that Favorite Neighbor has done an outstanding job replicating the authentic feel of a traditional tapas bar. It's refreshing to find a place that so perfectly captures that essence. Bravo! read more

To the owners, thank you. New Braunfels needed a spot like this in a serious way. Great vibes, excellent quality food, focus on local meat/produce and fantastic (and approachable) imported wine. AND FINALLY SOMETHING OPEN ON MONDAY! Please support this small business. read more

An amazing neighorhood bar - I cannot recommend favorite neighbor highly enough. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgable about the menu. The atmosphere is relaxed, intimate and inviting, a place you could sit for hours without even noticing. Everything we had was delicious and I would have included pictures of the food but it was so good that it was gone before I had the chance. A definite must visit for a romantic date night or an evening catching up with friends and family! read more

The best vibe in New Braunfels. Today was my third visit and every dish I have tried is amazing. This takes me back to Europe! read more

Favorite Neighbor - Brunch was phenomenal. This is the best vibe in NB! - Modern European Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Such a cool repurposed spot. An actual tapas place that does them very well! We tried almost everything on the menu and while it was flawless the shrimp are our of this world! The sangria was the best I've ever had in my life. read more

This place is badass. We stopped by for their grand opening and couldn't have been more impressed. Most places are still working out bugs at the beginning, and if this is their starting point, they're going to be phenomenally successful. They had Paella, which i think was specific to the grand opening party, but done with great flavor! The tapas and tintos were just great, the best castelvetrano olives I've had in Texas, with a great homemade marinade that embraced the richness of the olives without hiding it behind too salty of a brine. The Patatas Bravas and the croquettes were sublime with subtle layers of flavor that unfolded on the tongue as we ate. The didn't have Tinto de Verano, (basically red wine with a lemon soda) which my wife got addicted to in the spanish summer afternoons, but their bartender had soda, homemade lemonade and red wine, so he whipped up what the Spaniards drink as they scoff at tourists drinking Sangria. Also, they had 0.0 beer and Willie's remedy available for non alcoholic options, which I appreciate as I'm not drinking, but enjoy beer! All in all, they did an amazing thing here and we will be back often. I've worked in the industry and opened my own place before, so when I tell you they are on the right track, I know what I mean. Bravo read more

The tapas are delicious! The wine selection is great and the staff is vey attentive. Ambience is relaxed and comfortable

Small place but food was very good and wine selection was great with not the run of the mill selection you get from most restaurants. The wife and I sat at the bar, and the service was excellent with very friendly waitstaff. Relaxing vibes. Highly recommend! read more

Went here for the 2nd time this past weekend , there is definitely nothing like it in the NBTX area...quaint, rustic and unique...Can't wait for the weather to get cooler and this will certainly become like a European bistro...the small shareable plates and wine selections are fantastic...the bread is DELICIOUS...hopefully with time the food and beer offerings will expand but for being a new establishment it definitely has potential...the owners are always there and the staff is friendly and pleasant...I only give it a 4 so more people won't come and steal my spot at the bar ( Haha) read more

Amazing food and wine. Great service and ambiance as well. Probably the best in New Braunfels. Go. You won't regret it