My friend works as an engineer at SpaceX, and I've always been curious and wanted to do the tour…read more Unfortunately, they require 72 hours' notice to get approved for a pass. Since it was my last day in town and I was headed to the airport later, we didn't have enough time to arrange it. Instead, he suggested taking me to Boring Bodega, which is located literally across the street from the SpaceX Bastrop Facility, so at least I could snap a few photos from there. I was seriously confused at first because pulling up to Boring Bodega feels a little like stumbling into a pop-up oasis in the middle of rural Texas. This place looks more like the entrance to a country fair than a cafe. Off to the side, a row of food trucks greets you like an informal welcome committee, their colorful signs and picnic tables giving the place a casual, anything-goes vibe. Lol. Then you walk inside... and suddenly it makes sense. Boring Bodega is a unique "future fancy" grocery store and community hub located in the heart of Hyperloop Plaza. Owned by Elon Musk's Boring Company, the place blends like a full-service market with a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. Think Silicon Valley startup energy meets Texas roadside market. Walking aisle to aisle, you realize this place has a little bit of everything going on. One section feels like a boutique grocery market, stocked with high quality snacks, pantry staples, and grab and go foods. Another aisle carries drinks of every kind like sodas, energy drinks, sparkling waters plus a massive beer and wine selection. They even have shelves dedicated to pet food and pet supplies, which makes sense because people seem to hang out here for a while. Toward the back you'll find a his & hers barber shop, which caught me completely off guard in what I initially thought was just a convenience store. There are also spaces designed for community hangouts and games, and outside you'll spot pickleball courts, making it feel less like a store and more like a social hub for the surrounding tech campus. My friend also mentioned something pretty cool. Apparently, there's a tunnel employees can take from inside SpaceX that connects underground to Hyperloop Plaza, so employees there can pop over here without even going outside. Not sure if that's insider privilege or just peak Elon-universe infrastructure, but it definitely adds to the whole futuristic vibe of the place. And yes--they also do made to order sandwiches and light cafe items. Since it was my last day before heading to the airport, my friend and I grabbed a quick lunch here. I ordered the $10 Falafel Veggie Pita and my friend went with the $13 Carne Asada Protein Bowl. The portions were massive and the quality was fresh. Overall, Boring Bodega is one of those places that defies easy categorization. It's part grocery store, part cafe, part hangout, and part tech campus convenience hub all sitting across the street from SpaceX in Bastrop.

My husband and I have stopped by Boring Bodega several times to get snacks for picnics. We went…read morethis Wednesday, and got some yummy snacks, but the vibes were off. Three quarters of the building was dark. The building is already odd enough. It would make sense to convert a warehouse, but to build a new warehouse building in hopes of creating a store and hangout area is strange. My husband thought it was fine, so I guess that's what you get when a man (especially Elon Musk) attempts interior design. I like how they offer unique healthy snacks. However, this time I decided to try food from their hot food counter. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, which is one of my favorite foods. You could add meat to it for an upcharge, but I wanted to see how it was as a pure grilled cheese first. It was underwhelming, but only $6, so I'm not too salty about it. It is basically a panini with just cheese, and the bread to cheese ratio is off. Not enough cheese. However, with meat, as a traditional panini, it would probably be pretty good. I think the bread was sourdough. There was a short wait for the sandwich, which made it almost as convenient as any of the prepackaged snacks.

We love the atmosphere! Taco Tuesday is one of our favorites…read more We always ask for Maria, she is a great waitress and such a sweet person. Very personable and always greets you with a smile. Everyone is very friendly and attentive.

DO NOT COME HERE! You're honestly better off eating at Buc-ee's. I only stopped here because I was…read morecharging my car next door, and it was a huge disappointment. The flour tortillas tasted like packaged Mission tortillas. However, I did see a lady making fresh corn tortillas, so maybe those are better. The steak tasted like frozen pre-cooked meat that had just been reheated in a skillet. The guacamole definitely wasn't fresh, and the cheese tasted like it came straight out of a plastic bag -- not even Kraft quality, more like Great Value. Overall, everything felt low quality and overpriced for what you get. Save your money and go somewhere else.

good food and good service! good menu selection and friendly staff…read more Highly recommend this place

Ok listen.... The food is OUTSTANDING, Fresh and cooked to order. But I need to tell you a secret…read more pupusa's are great, the coleslaw and sauce they use is great but when I eat it I fill like I need a shower, I'm so messy. I asked her to make a empanada (I think they called it a pistoleto??) and put the coleslaw inside of it. Now I had a handheld pocket of beef or chicken with slaw and cheese, all I had to do is pour that amazing sauce on it and magic!!! She is so nice, the food is amazing and honestly if I'm hungry in bastrop this is my first thought "is she open today?".

These are the best crepe's - crepes are much better than omelet if you ask me. They have sweet &…read moresavory which i've tried several including the lamb: OMG it was so good and the crepe with cream with fruit (blueberries, strawberries & other fruits): chefs Kiss Delicious !

This downtown Bastrop restaurant/Food Truck Court is a wonderful find with a nice outside eating…read morearea with great ambiance and a wide variety of crepes that are amazing and delicious for breakfast, lunch to dessert, and the service is fantastic. They also have the best gelato I've ever eaten, including in Italy. Both food and customer service are excellent with friendly owners. Definitely my favorite when visiting Bastrop, Texas

We had family from out of town and were in the bastrop area. We had initially planned to go…read moresomewhere else near that area, but they were closed, so someone mentioned another spot and it was nearby. There is a small parking area and they are two food trucks set up to make a little eating area thats covered and they have a bathroom around the corner of the food trucks. They have a good size menu and a list of agua frescas. I had a steak torta, one had a Gordita, other had nacho fries and ceviche. Overall, the food was good and freshly made. You step up to the food truck to place your order and they will call your name to pick it up. If you're in the area and you like Mexican, I recommend it. Their food is good and so are their agua fresca.

Best quesabirria tacos in town! The staff are so friendly and the menu options are amazing! So glad…read morethey opened a second location closer to downtown.

Food was very good and the service was great and the downtown area was very nice to see.read more

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.

Mini girls day had us walking around downtown Bastrop, we walked down Main Street and we're making…read moreour way up the other side when we first noticed a soap shop. When we entered Merc on Main we were pleased to find several shops inside. The first shop has soaps, bath bombs and all kinds of smell goods. The next was The Haven! The coffee menu is what drew us in further but as we were getting ready to leave the owner mentioned baklava. As we got to talking he presented the best looking baklava I've ever seen. It was not thin or tacky "taffy" feeling when we ate it. It was puffy and flakey and smooth like honey. I was in such a hurry to try it I forgot a picture. They're just getting started but I'm excited to go back and see what else they have to offer. Give them a try Yelpers!

Super friendly staff, great food and really cool location right on the water. Definitely will be…read moreback soon!!

Cool little drive thru. They also have an outside seating area. Service was great the staff was…read morekind and accommodated when I wanted my coffee stronger. Coffee overall was okay, great price for the amount of coffee, but would like to go back to try their other items.

Ordered the Mud for your Blood (brown sugar) iced latte and the Rez Rocket iced latte (vanilla…read morebean). Great coffee/espresso taste without being too sweet, which was just to my liking. Friendly service! Would definitely come back, and plan to try some of their food next time too!