Went today for "Burger Night" burger was pretty damn good and the beers were ice cold. Would love to try it again another time. Loved the outdoor area and the small hole in the wall vibes of the place too read more

Highly recommend Tuesday Steak night. Excellent steak and loaded baked potato for $16. Kate, our server was outstanding , friendly and very attentive. Be ready to enjoy a delicious perfectly cooked steak at an unbelievable price read more

I go on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Kate, Charlize and Hannah are the bartenders those nights and they make the drinks click as good as the food comes out. Drop in and you'll see why its an under the radar kind of place for the blue collars. Bands are good too on weekends. read more

worst food in San Marcos. a convenience store nuked burrito would be better. the management here doesn't care about customer service and I'd disingenuous. read more

Didn't try the food, sorry. The service was not that great. The ambiance was the best , when you are outside. This place is in need of a bar rescue. All in all, I'd rather go to the other side of the tracks. This place is in need of a bar rescue. read more

Happy Cow - Image in the parking lot. - American Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Hannah is always so welcoming. I haven't seen her in a while but today when I stopped in she remembered my name and asked where I've been. I think that is the best customer service. So far all the bartenders have been just the sweetest. I got to meet Maggie, Kate & Charlene last times I've been here and they have been great as well. As a single woman coming in alone, I really appreciate the amazing customer service read more

Came here from San Antonio to celebrate a friend's birthday. We definitely weren't in Kansas anymore- it was quite a haul to get there! Definitely had a great time though, and we'd happily go out there again. Service was as good as any place of this kind. I switched to soda after a while since I was the DD. Don't mind paying for soft drinks but thought it was odd that later in the evening the cup was significantly smaller but we were paying the same? Ordered some sliders and onion rings, and they were delicious. Two bands played that night- Undercover Killas and High n Dry (Def Leppard tribute band). They were both really good! Definitely planning to keep an eye on the Killas' schedule. HnD has a great sound except for their backup singers who need some practice harmonizing. The lead singer sounds great but we were surprised to see him reading the lyrics to some songs. All around, a great night! read more

Happy Cow - a neon sign for a bar and grill - American Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Go to Raleys Tavern not this place I was here around 7 o'clock for dinner got a beer and they ran me out because I did not have a ticket for the band. I Tryed to buy a ticket and there was no option. Felt like I was shoving a hamburger down my mouth and pushed out the door. I won't be back read more

Iconic Hill country pub. Great dive bar with a back music venue and bands on the weekends. The burgers are great and the beer is cold. Party selection of drinks and an amazing back patio. I love that this spot still has pool tables. Some might not like a smoking inside but there's plenty of space outdoors and there's often music playing. The service is good and the parking is easy. Don't be surprised to see some big pickup trucks outside on the gravel parking lot! read more

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Came to Happy Cow to watch one of our fav bands the Dirty River Boys play. I will say the initial reviews of the places kind of had me thinking this bar was going to be filled with cigarette smoke. That was NOT the case! Everything was so clean and did not smell of smoke. Decent priced drinks and the women's restroom has a feature that will crack you up! Go in and press the button on the wall...you will understand when you get there ha the outside patio also is so pretty at night with all the lights and lots of trees. Overall we had an amazing memorable time! read more

My first time here. Its clean. Good vibes. Had a good time. I will return. I recommend it. Live venues. Great service. Always attended to. Come check it out for yourselves. I still have to try the food. read more

won't hire worthwhile experienced bartenders or staff, leaves much to be desired at a low run, slum of a bar like this. bad service, bad drinks, atmosphere was awful. dirty, smells, not ventilated right. bathrooms were disgusting, sticky, smelled like raw sewage, overflowing trash cans, stained toilets, no paper towels. don't recommend at all. NB native, I recommend drinking in or around New Braunfels and Canyon Lake. read more

Fun atmosphere and great outdoor seating options. Great venue for meeting friends and hanging out.

A smoky bar with great cheeseburgers. If you want to skip the smoke/smell they have plenty of outdoor seating. If you are in the area watch a band play and get some burgers and brews. Suggestions- Bring cash Moose Out read more

Great outdoor venue. Saw an awesome AC/DC COVER band for no cover!!!! Cool vibes and cheap beer!!! read more

Over all a fun positive experience. I was riding my bike from crowley and stopped here for a break. I am glad I did. TEX was sitting at the bar and started telling me about the Belt Sander races they do here every 3rd Saturday the each month. I informed him I have never aeen anything like that. Well folks, in a friendly "hole in the wall" like this, that comment just wouldn't do for Tex. He brought me out back, handed me a sander, explained how it works, and let drag race s belt sander! After this I had a burger and fries and an ice tea. The burger was spot on! Homemade hole in the wall burger! It's an artery clogger, and by gosh, they are proud of it. Cost is very affordable. Good music. Simple surroundings. The PERFECT STOP on a bike. read more

Have you seen the movie 'Sweet Home Alabama'? The main character goes to the local bar and runs into her past. It's like that. Without babies in the bar. Pull up a, well worn and pretty torn up, barstool and ask for a menu. I was very pleasantly surprised to find a really great lunch in a full on dive bar. The burger was cooked properly and was really quite good. Patty melt also scored high marks. Bloody Mary made by bartender Amy - top notch. Don't let the worn facade scare you away. Give it a try. read more

I'm not sure why this place advertised on Groupon clearly they do not want new customers ,nor do they welcome them. We waited over 30 minutes at the bar, we were never acknowledge. We down the road to Riley's and were created within 30 seconds. Bottom line don't waste your time here so they lie they don't want new customers. read more

This newish Texas style "hole-in-wall" beer joint also serves greasy hamburger, fries & pizza. Stopped there for lunch on Friday and found 10 people drinking theirs at the bar. I tried the hamburger. The meat was flavored with some kind of marinade or sauce that was too strong. Wouldn't go back for food. And for a beer, I'd rather go 300 yards away to Riley's Tavern, one of the oldest. The hamburger was $4.75 and I've had better for $2.50 at Lily's in Lockhart. read more

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Very cool outdoor atmosphere. Live music was great, and the cheeseburger was very good. The fried jalapeños were awesome, hot like you'd hope for when you order fried jalapeños. The lights bouncing around in the old oak trees set the perfect mood. Great time read more

GREAT burgers, friendly staff & their prices are more than fair if not under priced for some quality pub grub. The menu goes outside the box with things like Sriracha Wings and Fried Jalapeno Bologna Sandwiches. GREAT mix of events every week: Great Bands, Karaoke, Open Mics, Steak Night, and even the majestic sport of Belt Sander Races. 5 stars are for how welcomed my partners and myself have felt at this place. We always tell folks that it's our favorite place to perform music and we mean it. ~ Armadillo Road read more

Came here for dinner last night with my fiancé and some friends. The inside smelt very smokey so we sat outside. The outside area was a nice, fun atmosphere. The food was really good and the prices weren't bad at all. There was a band there getting ready to play. A fun relaxed place to hang out with friends read more

CIGARETTE SMOKERS LOCAL DRINKING BAR! This place has its cigarette smoking regulars who sit a the bar, and keep to themselves. If you sit at one if the indoor tables you will leave smelling like a an ashtray, if not noxious. We moved outside. The air was clean, but the mosquitoes were all over us. The bartender pointed to a bucket full of orange cans of mosquito spray. They don't have any servers, only a bartender and a cook. They have signs posted outside that say, "go inside to the bar to order food". They have a dirt parking lot, that's a bummer if you drive a nice, freshly washed car. In the outdoor seating area, there are concrete holes where posts were once imbedded. There is rotted wood with metal rods sticking out. All of this is along side of the bean bag toss area. A hamburger, with added cheese & bacon costs $10. Fries or onion rings cost $2. The beef was perfectly grilled; the onion rings were large and well battered and fried crunchy, not greasy! ...Obviously a local smokers neighborhood drinking bar. read more

Great food, great service and great people! Great venue for a wonderful time! Karaoke on Thursday's with Martin is my favorite night.

Don't waste your time. Rude staff won't acknowledge customers, let alone grab them a beer. The bar was so dirty I wouldn't dare touch the food and I get you're out of the city limits and can smoke inside, but throw a fan in so it's not stagnant. If you want that dive bar feel, go to Riley's down the road. It's less stuffy and the staff is friendly. read more

Great spot. Friendly crowd. Good food. Live music. Don't let the exterior scare you off... a little sketchy

All reviews about burgers were spot on! Now, I added some fried jalapeños to mine ... which took it to a whole new level! Very friendly staff. Only thing was smell of smoke from cigarettes but it wasn't enough to keep me from returning next time I'm close to this place! Would had loved to stay for concert but had tired kids. read more

Best bartenders and cook around the burgers are fabulous and the beer is cold life don't get much better read more

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I love this place. The beer is cold and the bartenders are hot, all of em. The staff and regulars are a friendly bunch. The burgers are always fresh and delicious. I love the French fries, which are still potatoes until you order them. You can bring your own liquor and buy set-ups or choose from a huge variety of beers. Don't forget to check out the Beltsander races every month and live music every Friday and Saturday night. read more

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Good location. Near railroad tracks. Entertainment. Beer and homemade hamburger. Also a nice seating area outside and often live band.

My wife and I, and another couple, went there seeking a good ol' hamburger, and we weren't disappointed! We all loved our hamburgers, which were plain burgers (nothing fancy), but very well cooked. My french fries were delicious (thicker than pencil fries, lightly crisp on the outside, appropriately soft on the inside...and simply delicious! We will definitely go back there again. read more

The food was amazin for bar food, cheeseburger with an egg..Yum! The ambiance was chill and the beer cold and well priced! My only gripe..smokers inside..pewwww read more

I really like the atmosphere, the baseball/ pinball machine that takes me back to when I was 15. The Cheesburgers are real heart stoppers and so are the pretty waitresses. Nice crowd of decent people.Can even take your kids there. read more

Very good burgers for lunch. Not fast. Call it in ahead or you could wait almost half an hour. If your having lunch at a bar you shouldn't be in a hurry anyways. read more

The menu is very limited. Very typical bar food is offered. Although was better than most bar food, the place really smells bad. Very stale smoky smell. Prices are very reasonable but I'd rather pay more money and go to a nicer place that doesn't smell like a dirty stale bar. read more

Love this place! Not only are the beers cheap and cold, but you can also bring your own liquor!!!! The burgers are scrumptious, live music with no cover charge, plus belt sander races! Hell, what more could you ask for??! read more

Finally made it out here. Should have come sooner. Food was very good. Staff was really friendly. I felt welcome at this place. Will come back for some more. read more

I come here about once a month, the food is great and so is the service. My parents came to visit and I brought them here, they had a great time at the belt sander races, and then danced all night with the bands. There are some pretty good pool players here as well. read more

The atmosphere is definitely bar, and the only down side is they allow smoking inside. The food was WONDERFUL!! The bartender was very nice and there was plenty of parking but not because it was empty. Prices were great, service was good and the burgers were great! We didn't know it wasn't really a family place but we didn't feel like anyone didn't want us there with our three kids. If in town again, we would definitely get it to go to avoid the smoke. read more

I love this place. The hamburger is incredible, beers are cold, and bartenders are hot. The fries are awesome too, they're still potatoes until you order them which is hard to find these days. Every month they have Beltsander Races which are hilarious to watch. If you want a top notch Texas style dive bar with a friendly atmosphere check them out. read more