Melanie&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill

Ok first I'm going to list the bad... 1. Smoking is allowed…read moreinside and yes you will leave smelling like an ashtray... 2. Most patrons are older like over 50 so if you're young and single looking for other young and singles.. go elsewhere. 3. Beer bar only which is fine but no draft beers at all (which I hate) 4. Guy was killed in the parking lot awhile back so there's that. 5. It's right on 87 in an area known for BCS or. DPS so ubering or lyfting is a better option than driving. 6. You're either going to have an old lady bar tender or so ghetto ass big tat chick lol there's no in between. Ok what I like... 1. Genuinely a cool place and everyone is pretty chill 2. Clean and decent restroom 3. Beer is affordable for us poor smucks 4. I usually hate karaoke nights but theirs was pretty good and the dj played a couple songs I requested with no hesitation and I offered to tip and he said no man I got you... cool guy with a great setup too. 5. Friday night was busy but not packed 6. Over all I felt pretty good had a good time and everything was cool.

Cool local spot with frequent regulars. Large area with plenty of seating, television, pool tables,…read moreand darts. They have a large selection of regular beers. The prices are cheap and the beer was cold. Friendly bartenders.

Pool tables, darts, shuffleboard table

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Pollos El Gallo

4.3(36 reviews)

1.1 mi

Some will argue, but I think it is the best restaurant in La Vernia! The chicken is always fresh…read moreand hot, the rice and beans are perfect and the service is excellent! Family friendly and a chill vibe with a full bar with beer on tap and in the bottle along with spirits. Clean bathrooms with multiple stales and lots of parking. You can also get it to go. A must try. Totally recommend this place. They also have burgers and chicken sandwiches which are also delicious!

We decided to try them out - it was a mixed bag…read more We started with chips and queso. The white queso was very good and the chips (I think they were fried on-site - had a great texture) were really good. There were three salsas. The red salsa had a good flavor but it was literally as runny as water and wouldn't stay on the chip. The green salsa had a good flavor at first but then the crazy salty aftertaste kicked in - way too much salt. The 'orange' salsa had a very good flavor and some heat - I liked it. My wife had the Papa Asada. We were expecting a baked potato with carne asada and pepper jack cheese. It is actually the inside of the baked potato mixed with maybe some chicken broth and a LOT of pepper. The pepper overwhelmed everything. The carne asada itself was very good. I had the half chicken dinner. The chicken was very good - flavorful and moist. The corn tortillas were also very moist and considering I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, they were good. The charro beans were ok - not bad but not great. The rice had a good flavor. So - a mixed bag - over seasoning was the big issue. Would we go back? Maybe.

Dining area.

Chicken plate plus 4oz guacamole

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Half Chicken with rice & beans.

Polecat's

4.5(11 reviews)

9.3 mi

Great little spot great service kind staff and nice locals. It was my first time in and felt very…read morewelcome. Cash only! Just a heads up.

Great little neighbor bar, cold beer, dancing and special events. Indoor/outdoor. Plenty of parking.read more

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Front door

Dockery’s

3.3(7 reviews)

32.2 mi

Food taste bad service was poor and to top it off the drinks where watered down avoid this place at…read moreall costs much better options to to spend your hard earned money

This was a very unfriendly bar. I was even asked if I was illegal. The bar took forever at first to…read moreserve me,they just kept walking past me and didn't bother to say anything, then I told the bartender that I'll take my business elsewhere and his said it was a free country.

Live music and BBQ night on Mondays

Host graduation and birthday parties

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Live music every weekend at Dockery's

The Hidden Grove

4.6(16 reviews)

17.7 mi

Looking for a place open late night I came across THG and it was a nice surprise. As you walk in…read moreyou'll notice a large neon sign that you follow the path to the bar in the back. They have a really nice modern looking outdoor patio but also have an enclosed inside bar if it gets too hot outside. It has a modern feel in a small town. The staff is friendly and their sister bar is next door. If you're in the neighborhood or just passing thru then check out The Hidden Grove.

great shots, had creamy peanut butter and Mexican candy were on point. Great environment, awesome…read moreoutdoor hangout and very clean

Inside bar

Outdoor patio

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Entry to The Hidden Grove

$Bar K Ice House - Guess you just roll up and get out, no need \o use parking.$

Bar K Ice House

4.0(2 reviews)

35.3 mi

Great atmosphere, friendly small town feeling and live music. Beer was cold and reasonably pricedread more

Bar K: I don't think you need to have a tattoo to drink there but it wouldn't hurt. Just sating…read more Small bar in a Texas town.

Swapping paper for beer.

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Buck's Saloon

4.0(15 reviews)

8.9 mi

Didn't try any food but the drinks were good. I played pool & had a good time listening to the…read moreband. The service was great I'd definitely come back.

Good place to stop in and have a beer or two. Friendly establishment. Great service…read more Pool tables and dart boards are kept in good condition. Not too crowded considering the location is right off of 1604.

Full bar now, and open till 2am on Friday and Saturday!

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Free Bar Bingo on Wednesdays with Megan (Megatron)

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Demarcus B.

4 years ago

The lady at the front said that they were closed even though it was full and she said it was becasue I was black and she threatened to call the cops and said who do you think they will believe a white lady or a big black guy she was very assultive and I feel bad for being a big black guy so y'all need to fire her because she is a racist mofo I am very mad with this and I'm never ever goin to that joint again and she called me a nigger. read more

Jackie W.

198

5 years ago

This place is awesome. Huge portions. It's delicious. Wait staff is nice and the place is decorated nicely

Colleen B.

3 years ago

It's good overall but the bathroom need soap. Also the food is delicious read more

Vince G.

4 years ago

always great service and friendly staff.

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