Love stopping by TQB after work to pick up some fresh chicharones... fatty, meaty, crispy,…read moresucculent. One question, from where do you source your beef and pork?

Amazing barbacoa and carne asada on sundays! No fat. Everyone is nice! Haven't tried the meat…read moremarket to cook yet but will soon!

I absolutely love this establishment! To start, the girls up front are so cute with all their…read morematching aprons and the Manager is just the sweetest! She really pays attention to details which a lot of places really lack nowadays. As for my food, it was amazing! It all felt like a home cooked meal my own mother would have made. The Pancakes are just so fluffy and delicious and don't even get me started on the scrambled eggs, yum! I also got the Blue Angel Smoothie which was packed with so many vitamins and all the good stuff you'd need for a good days work. This place is such a cute little mom and pop shop! They even have a dining room in the back with little board games to play and a coffee bar now. Super nice place to just sit back and relax.

Mixed review. We ordered chill out and sweet potato pie smoothie, 2 wraps and a crazy bowl. All…read morewere delicious except the chill out. It tasted only like plain yogurt. Big disappointment and waste of money. They close at 8 and the guys were eager to get us out so we didn't realize the smoothie didn't taste good until we were headed home. The woman working the register was wonderful but the younger guy seemed largely focused on closing at 8.

We tried this San Antonio eatery at their Pearl Market Days booth. Awesome!…read moreThe XXL organic veggie tamale with cheese, squash and spinach was seasoned perfectly, the masa moist and delicious. The team was friendly and even in a busy rush, efficient. I recommend getting there early on Saturdays before they sell out. Cheers!

These are hands down the best tamales I've ever had! In Texas, tamales are usually small and…read moreskinny, but these remind me of the big, flavorful California-style ones my childhood friend's mom used to make, maybe even better. They come in regular, XL, and XXL sizes, the regular & XL are wrapped in corn husks, whereas the XXL are wrapped in banana leaves, which I love as a Puerto Rican because the flavor it adds is incredible, almost smoky. I usually grab mine at the Pearl Farmers Market, but you can also order them online; trust me, they're worth it!

This review is for their coffee/smoothie bar only:…read more Be aware Central Market is under major renovation. Half of the market was closed off, but something new that popped up near the front of the store was a coffee/smoothie bar. We stopped in for a quick to go order of a coffee, pastry, and smoothie. I loved the fact that there is an option to make your own. I was able to choose my base, 2 fruit options, and a veggie. I chose - blueberry, strawberry, (comes with a banana), spinach, and almond milk. Perfect! Healthy and fresh. The girl behind the counter was friendly and accommodating. There's also a gelato bar. Curious to see what's new when renovations are done!

Okay, I never thought I'd be reviewing a grocery store but our experience was so annoying I felt…read morecompelled to. So they just re did a portion of the store to expand their ready made foods. My husband and I go in to get a couple of sandwiches. We've done it before for little weekend picnics, but my bread was so tough today it wasn't really pleasant. It felt like it had been left in the fridge section for too long. Then we knew the brisket and prepared meats weren't going to be ready until 4, we had asked one of the employees there and they told us it'd be ready at 4. We ordered a couple of sides for dinner and both of the sides were labeled incorrectly. One of them triple the price of what the item should have costed. We came back at 4 and then were informed the brisket might be out actually closer to 5. What? Why tell us 4 and then push it to another hour? We decided to leave and check out and at the checkout lane I noticed they started putting the meat out?? Did they just not want to serve us?? Their customer service specifically was rude but our cashier who helped us with the overpriced ticketed items was nice and helpful. It just doesn't feel good to be treated with disrespect and to basically be lied to because the same guy who said it wouldn't be out until 5 literally started to put out the meat as soon as we walked away. Weird, random, and I hated it.

Had a great experience for one of their 100 bottle wine tasting events. Had never been before but…read morewas blown away by the event. Went with my father in law and we went through the tables til we couldn't anymore. Suggest getting a DD or taking an uber/lyft, do not drive. There was a ton of people on the deck, my guess over 100 people. Everyone was bright and cheerful for obvious reasons. They hook it up with sales the more wine bottles you buy. They had everything from California, down to chile, up to Washington, across to Spain & France, back to Chile. The format is pretty simple, they give you a paper and pen with all the options. If they do it again, def check it out. It's a unique experience. Make sure whoever is going in your group to sign up because they weren't doing any one-off pours for people not participating in the event.

A little off the beaten path and I just stopped in for the good reviews I had seen. It is a…read morecharmingly decorated place in the old Artisan's Alley and has a lot of eclectic wines you won't find in other places. The server was extremely knowledgeable and I had two glasses of red wine, a tempranillo and and a pinot noir. I enjoyed them and enjoyed the layout of the place. I will definitely come back and try their charcuterie!

THE Bill Varney (created and founder of Fredericksburg Herb Farm) created UrbanHerbal where I have…read moreto go to stock up on all products while in Fredericksburg. Lotions, savory salts, hand sanitizer, cologne, vinegar, room freshener, you name it! Everything is made by the owner himself (who is very well known in the herb community) using produce and herbs he grows onsite!!! 10/10 a must visit when in Fredericksburg.

My annual Girl's Weekend was spent in Fredericksburg this year. I was very excited about finally…read moregetting the chance to visit the famous herb farm that I had seen in numerous publications. So on Sunday we headed out and found that the place was turned into a bed & breakfast. We drove by and noticed Urban Herbal. What we didn't know was that the owner (William Varney) sold the herb farm back in 2007 but had some land adjacent to it and opened up Urban Herbal in 2010. I know that mid-February is not the time to visit if you want to see the garden in it's full glory, however the gift shop & labyrinth makes it worth the trip. We parked in the private lot and headed towards the garden where we were warmly greeted by William. He escorted us to his gift shop and I was so amazed at the variety of products he created to stock the shelves in this little store. From infused oils, herbal soaps, bath vinegars, bath salts/scrubs & lotions for the body, pet care to herbs for the grill, vinegars & seasonings for the palate, the offerings were mind boggling. William's knowledge was impressive to say the least and we were very happy that we got to spend some time talking with him personally, picking his brain. I ended up purchasing some incense, detoxifying body oil (juniper, geranium & grapefruit), lavendar/mint home fragrance, eucalyptus home fragrance, Herbs de Povence, lavendar/champagne vinegar & balsamic coffee/fig vinegar. After our purchases, William escorted us to the back garden. It was really wonderful to let my mind wander & meditate while I walked the labyrinth. William mentioned that he will begin workshops this spring. I am fuzzy on the details but he did mention that they will be posted on his website soon. I am truly happy that I was able to meet William. He is such a delight and has a wonderful, positive energy. I left Urban Herbal feeling refreshed & content. Definitely worth a return trip!

Great little local shop in Boerne to pop into if you're passing through town. There was a wonderful…read moreselection of local items, including lots of tasty-looking food items that would make wonderful gifts to grab for the holidays. I was grateful to find some beautiful locally-made pieces, including a mug that I still use on a regular basis. The ladies working there on the day I visited were also incredibly friendly and helpful, which was a nice touch. Parking out front of the shop was easy, and the prices were more than reasonable. Definitely recommend if you find yourself in the area and want to pick up a few things to remember your visit by!

I visited this shop at the recommendation of a friend who has shopped here for years. What a gem!…read more Unique finds, tasty treats, and amazing customer service (shout-out to Stephanie who helped me with my selections) resulted in a delightful visit. Whether you are looking to add a little something extra to an evening night meal, or wanting to create a special appetizer, this place has a good assortment of truffles, great-smelling soaps, lotions and candles, and loads of sauces, seasonings, dips, etc. that are sure to please. Another thing I really like is that the owner makes an effort to support other Hill Country businesses. Many of the items sold here are the creation of other local entrepreneurs. Don't wait, stop by today. #SupportLocalBusinesses

Best meat market in San Antonio hands down. Service is really friendly and quality of the meat is…read moresecond to none. Prices beat HEB for higher quality of meat. Love their carnivore package.

Super helpful and friendly staff. We bought 7 steaks. After speaking with the staff they…read morerecommended the cheaper cut as the most popular, I purchased the cheaper cut of ribeye instead of the more expensive cut. However, after cooking them we found them to be a bit tough and of quality.