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The Loose Caboose

3.6 (128 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers
Open • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Naked dog
Linda S.

The loose caboose is a staple restaurant in old town spring. You can get southern food and beer for a cheap price and good quality. You can order anything from hot dogs to turkey legs. Etc. Service was fast. You order at the indoor counter, and they delivered the food directly to our table. There is seating indoor and outdoor. There is around 20 people worth of seating inside where it is also AC. And, there are around 20 people worth of seating outdoors. Outdoors they also had live music playing. The surrounding town of old town spring is gorgeous and super homey. You can just sit outside and watch all the people walking around the stores.

Crawfish

Crawfish is the Best in Texas! Weekends only till Mother's Day. Pulled pork or brisket nachos are also great and burgers. Champagne Margaritas will change your life Outside covered patio is beautiful.

Gumbo
LaMecia M.

I saw this place had gumbo and decided one bowl couldn't hurt. One thing about the interior is that there is a lot and I mean a lot of decor inside. If you are person who gets overstimulated, you may want to choose to eat your meal outside on the patio benches which are covered and nice to sit at when the weather is good. I just ordered the gumbo to eat there. They told me it would be spicy-I tasted just a slight amount when I finished the bowl. The one thing I wish they would have said when they brought it out was that it was piping hot. I did a precursory blow but that wasn't enough and I actually burned my tongue on the first spoonful. The gumbo rue wasn't as thick as I would have liked and like I said it wasn't spicy or had any other distinguishing flavors. All in all I'd return to try something else on the menu in case they have another dish that they feel is their speciality.

3lbs of crawfish!!!

Cute little restaurant with a caboose on the outside, plenty of outdoor seating, nice attentive staff, crawfish was good, nice little place to eat in Spring, Texas

Tracey L.

The train that could brought on the most delicious and juiciest hamburger! Did you see the size of that burger in my photos? I almost said I ordered a single, not a double. But I got all the toppings: the crispy bacon, gooey cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and onions. One bite and the cheese would stretch with the mushrooms, bacon, and onion, holding on for dear life from your mouth to the burger as you pulled away. I had no shame eating this burger in public; a little here and there was dropping, but I just swooped it up and kept eating. Y'all, it was really a massive burger!! Now, for my side, I added the Cajun fries, and many times, I say Cajun, but regular fries magically appear. Well, not here; this was really the first time that seasoning Cajun fries appeared, and they were crispy with a nice crunch! Not a hard french fry at all, one with a nice texture and crunch. I enjoyed myself here, talking to a guy, I think, who was part of the team at Loose Caboose. He was military and shared some history with me, and the guy out front was playing some nice guitar. But I had to move on a little early. A big family came in, and I offered to give them my table so they could sit together and enjoy the place as much as I did. I'll be back soon!

Nose lickin good!
Caroline S.

First off, they are dog friendly which is huge when you have a puppy you are working on socializing. They have water bowls for their 4-legged visitors. I had the KC dog which is basically an amazing Ruben on a hot dog - Loved it. We also tried the fries, cheese sticks and my husband got a really meaty sandwich (sorry don't remember which), all were very good! Prices are very reasonable even if you have a few beers. Location is perfect, close to everything, tons of people watching. Service is fast and friendly. Might be our new Sunday Funday hangout!

Funnel cake
Sammi W.

Great atmosphere and service. We had several things from the menu and all of our choices were great! We will definitely be back.

Outdoor space
Saba E.

After a long hike and paddle boarding that morning, we were wanting some food, really any food. We wandered into Old Town Spring on our way home, and spotted The Loose Caboose. Parking is a bity tricky, but there is a grassy yard where it's okay to park and not get towed. Just read the signs carefully. We both opted for messy homemade burgers and fries with a soft drink. Between us we had the Butt-Burner Burger and the Locomotive Guac-Burger. The Butt-Burner Burger had a 1/2 pound of beef with pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos, and barbecue sauce with a jalapeno bun was what my husband opted for. I can't handle that kind of spice, so I opted for the Locomotive Guac-Burger, which also had a 1/2 pound of meat with guacamole, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a regular bun. I omitted the onions and bacon. They were quick in the service, but while we waited in an unpretentious setting, we enjoyed the live music in Old Town Spring. We sat outside near giant fans, and there was even a sink with soap and paper towels to ensure your hands were clean before you ate. It wasn't crowded, but people were consistently coming and taking a seat. It was a popular place and glad we found it! Great place to throw on a feed-bag.

Patio with live music
Joseph M.

Didn't try the food, but the beer prices are unbelievably good, $4.75 for a draft beer: amazing! Waitress was super nice, patrons are friendly, you're near a bunch of music and antique shops. Great spot for this area. The beer selection is actually pretty decent, the beer is cold, and it's a tremendous environment. Awesome place all around!

The Caboose burger with a side of fries
Jaye A.

We came on a Saturday and they had live music that definitely set the vibe; great atmosphere. We got the hot mess burger which I loved and the Caboose burger. The fries were soo fresh and crunchy but a bit pricey. The have both indoor and outdoor seating, and live music outside. However, they don't serve you, get in line inside and pay for your food and they bring it to your table. Def check this place out

Dan A.

Among the fun shops and restaurants in Old Town Spring, The Loose Caboose is definitely one of my favorites. Beyond the great name, this place is extremely well run and the atmosphere is incredible. The restaurant's popularity is not surprising. The live music (recently Duaine Hatfield) is impressive and the menu items include fun county fair foods such as funnel cake, deep fried Oreos, Cheesecake and more. Beyond the deep-fried madness, they serve good BBQ and a long list of corn dogs (more tasty fried stuff). I'll try their brisket nachos on my next visit. In addition to everything else, the drink list is also noteworthy. They pour my favorite and hard-to-find local beer (ZiegenBock Amber) on draft and I can't get enough. Five stars.

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10 years ago

Awesome atmosphere! Service is great! My only complaint would be their nachos use canned cheese. It ruins the BBQ on top.

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10 years ago

I love this place! Besides being the best place to get crawfish, the staff is amazing. Everyone is so precessional and nice.

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11 years ago

Crawfish is excellent and the staff was awesome! We will def be dining again!

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11 years ago

Cute place, clean and inviting. The food was fast and pretty good. Staff was helpful and very nice. Fun experience and great margaritas!

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10 years ago

The Loose Caboose a great spot in Old Town Spring. Really enjoyed the food and terrific service.

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