Great concept and we'll come back. We showed you on one of those special days when they offer Tom's…read moreBurgers, which are stuffed wagyu patties that are cooked on a smoker. Sides included, smoked corn, smoked mac and cheese, and horseradish-forward cole slaw. We liked all of it very much... with one exception, and it may not be typical. My "The Pretzle is the Goat" burger was not seasoned. I think they just forgot to hit the patty with salt and pepper, so all I tasted was the sweetness of the locally-baked (Tough Cookie) pretzle bun (which was not coated with salt like a pretzle but was still fresh and tasty), the sweetness of the carmelized onions and the sweetness ofv the goat cheese. So it wasn't very savory. Still... I expect that's not the norm for them and everyone else said at our table great things about their burgers. The menu varies a bit, depending on the day, but there are always great options here, until they start running out of things, like any good BBQ place, so get there early!

We go here all the time, we've catered it for a large party - it's incredible! Our favorite thing…read moreis the candied bacon, BLT, and burgers! The bacon is just the best we've ever had.

Most napkins per meal of any restaurant in Bastrop, fo' sho'!…read more They've got blue crab, stone crab claws, dungeness crab, snow crab legs, king crab legs, muscles, shrimp and crawfish. They were very busy, even at 3 pm on a Sunday. You can choose your spiciness level. Regular, medium, spicy and "xxx." We tried a medium and a spicy. I am not even curious about the xxx because the spicy (and even the medium) were plenty hot for us! The place has a nice interior. It's the former (and beloved) Cedar's restaurant. And they had some nice music playing. And it's counter service only but they all seemed very nice. We ordered 2 blue crabs, a pound of snow crabs, 6 red potatoes, corn on the cob and mushrooms. That was plenty for the two of us. Blue crabs are far cheaper, and these were fine, but those snow crab legs were sooo goood! They steam or boil the crab, place it in a plastic bag, add any veggies you ordered, then ladel in whatever sauce you ordered and toss to coat. So... yeah... everything's real messy! They don't give you a mallet, but you don't need one. The blue crab is already in two halves with the main shell removed. And they don't provide a bib (though we didn't spill anything on our clothes). And they didn't even offer wet wipes, just a large dispenser of napkins. But it worked for us. You just wash up after in the restroom. Of course crab needs beer and they had a good IPA among other things. We will return to work through the menu. We haven't had dungeness crab in awhile. And who doesn't like muscles? My only issue here is, I have no idea how many calories I'm eating. They lay down the butcher paper and you dump out your bag of seafood and it's all in a pool of butter, but it's tossed while it's in the shell so I don't know how much of the gets to the meat. But it must be a lot, because the meat has so much flavor! So, I'm planning a light breakfast, a return to Dockside for lunch, and a healthy salad for dinner. Sounds good to me!

Generally disappointed. They hadn't been open very long. So, will give another chance. I think our…read moreexpectation was beyond what they can deliver. Service was a little on the slow side. Food, Service, pretty average. Ambiance = zero. That's OK. Didn't come for the ambience. Bottom line... probably give them another chance. Right now I don't know why.

Listen y'all. In Rochne Texas just outside Bastrop.... This is your straight up…read moreTexas-country-locally owned-mom cooking-in-the-kitchen cafe!! Not open every day, but ooohhwee when they are! For our first visit, we opted for the Friday fish special. Perfect fillets with a light cornmeal crust. Mmm mmm. Foodie pro hint: ask for shrimp on the side. Speaking of sides, the Cole slaw is delightful, fresh with just a hint of vinegar. And the pinto beans lawd, made so well you'll drink the juice. Expect Paper plates and just FANTASTIC FIRED FOOD with amazung sides. Oh and ... goodness my heart... their peach cobble. Super diwn home casual and friendly. Seriously. I This place is like walking into grandma's house and feeling all the love! Make a point of coming here. We'll be back to try the chicken. And their puppy greeter will seat you. Love this place !!!

Fried Chicken as good as my Mom's. I was playing music just…read moredown the street and everybody was recommending this place so I went in and gave her a shot. It was a funky, Texas cool old building that you could tell had been there a while. They have a friendly Boxer and a Papillon walking around saying hello to everybody. I ordered the Fried Shrimp plate which came with three sides and I chose Coleslaw, Fried Okra and Green Beans. It was all stellar. I was talking with the owners and they were very nice and friendly. I told them I'd heard that their Fried Chicken was the best in the county and they asked me if I would like a piece on the house, so I told them I'm pretty full, so just bring me a wing. Gracious goodness it was fantastic. They later showed up at the club and they brought and gave to me the rest of their Chicken that hadn't sold by closing time. What a charming place and what a wonderful group of folks. I can't say enough good about Meuth's. Many call it the best fried chicken in Bastrop County and I am inclined to agree. If you are ever in the Red Rock- Rockne area give them a try and you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to go back!

Been craving Fried Chicken and made it to the weekend knowing we were going to try Whitebox Crispy…read moreChicken and they did not disappoint! We called to verify they were open and the gentleman that answered the phone asked if we wanted to order before we arrived. Never being here we waited (if you know what you want or are on a time crunch order in advance) but damn this chicken is GOOD. Mom had a two pieces dark with mashed potatoes and roll. I had chicken tenders with fried okra! (Insert chiefs kiss) Hubby had chicken and waffles. Kiddos split a burger and fries. Friend had the spicy chicken sandwich. Everything was hot and delicious! Definitely will be coming back! The family running the business is sweet and patiently put up with our crazy family!

I have heard about the White Box Chicken and thought I give it a try. I am glad I did. First, I was…read moregreeted as soon as I came in, the service was very polite and I felt welcomed. Second, the tenders were very moist and not dried out like others. The fried okra had the correct seasoning. Third, as I was leaving, the owner appreciated that I had come and to come back soon, which I will. Please keep up the great job.

This was a pleasant find a little off I-10 and after eating I discovered that Texas 71 provided a…read morenice angled return to I-10 going east. It's 4 lanes, not a lot of traffic and limited access as well. Nice low stress return to I-10 after a tasty lunch. The building obviously used to be a home and the inside just further confirms it. Lots of comfortable seating throughout. Parking is all around the building and much of it is in shade from several large trees on the property. It was lunchtime busy when we arrived but we got seated quickly and the service never faltered. The pimento cheese and sausage appetizer was so good. Picky eater got 2 plain chopped brisket tacos and enjoyed them. I got the brisket plate and was surprised to find sausage on there too. The slaw and beans for sides were good choices. Both were very tasty and definitely all their own recipe. We enjoyed it enough that we shall be hoping that lunchtime timing works out again when we are eastbound on I-10 in this area.

While cruising back from a day trip nearby my partner and I got really hungry and of course was in…read morethe mood for some barbecue. We ran into a couple of signs on our way down the highway and The Back Porch BBQ peaked our interest so we stopped in. Parking and location was super easy to get to and navigate. This is a small town BBQ spot so I for sure was impressed with how many folks were inside dining and how many cars the lot could hold. It was a Saturday afternoon and everyone had tables full of delicious barbecue that we passed in front of as we got sat by the friendly staff. We loved the moist brisket sandwich, fall off the bone pork ribs, plus Later on we ordered 1lb of their jalapeno cheddar sausage to go and had it the very next day while back at home in Austin. The sausage was so juicy and succulent that we didn't regret having leftovers for even another meal - morning breakfast with egg - the next day. Portions were large and there was plenty of food to bring back home with us to enjoy later. Great and wonderful and attentive staff is what makes this spot even that more enjoyable.

My favorite restaurant!! The service is great!! Family owned!! I call this place Yellow Booth…read morebecause I always sit at the yellow booth... please don't sit in my booth!! Enjoy the food... just don't take my spot!!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

The fried shrimp were really good. The basket came with a dozen shrimp, fries and hush puppies. The…read moreowner is really nice. The seafood boil starts at 4pm. You have to eat outside, not too bad on a windy day.

This place is awesome. Really good crawfish served to you by the owners. Neat little space they…read morehave across from the high school. Everything is to-go, which is what I was looking for anyways. Cooked perfectly with enough spice. The sausages were very good too - I think they were either cheddar jalapeño or just cheddar. Corn and potatoes were nicely spiced with the boil as well.