Guidebook for New Braunfels
Food Scene
If guests ask Chef Carol Irwin how she ended up as a Certified Executive Chef, she’ll tell them “It just happened this way.” Lucky for Texas, “it just happened this way” right here. After dabbling in other interests, Carol Irwin enrolled in El Centro College, in Dallas, as a culinary student. Upon graduating, she became an instructor at the school and Certified Executive Chef. On a family vacation to New Braunfels, she fell in love with Historic Gruene, which is now home of the Buttermilk Cafe. The Buttermilk Cafe is Chef Carol’s take on comfort food with an upscale twist. The aromas and flavors conjure up memories of family feasts, filled with good food prepared by loving hands.
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Buttermilk Cafe
1324 Common StIf guests ask Chef Carol Irwin how she ended up as a Certified Executive Chef, she’ll tell them “It just happened this way.” Lucky for Texas, “it just happened this way” right here. After dabbling in other interests, Carol Irwin enrolled in El Centro College, in Dallas, as a culinary student. Upon graduating, she became an instructor at the school and Certified Executive Chef. On a family vacation to New Braunfels, she fell in love with Historic Gruene, which is now home of the Buttermilk Cafe. The Buttermilk Cafe is Chef Carol’s take on comfort food with an upscale twist. The aromas and flavors conjure up memories of family feasts, filled with good food prepared by loving hands.
El Nopalito Mexican Food Restaurant #1 was started by Guadalupe in 1996 after his son William was born. Before starting his own Texmex Restaurant, Guadalupe got his start in the food industry in Austin, Texas. After moving to New Braunfels, he worked with his aunt in in her restaurant before opening El Nopalito #1. After much success, he opened El Nopalito #2 in 2010 and El Nopalito #3 in 2012. El Nopalito is a family owned business with family running his establishments serving authentic TEX-MEX family recipes.
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El Nopalito
1176 FM306El Nopalito Mexican Food Restaurant #1 was started by Guadalupe in 1996 after his son William was born. Before starting his own Texmex Restaurant, Guadalupe got his start in the food industry in Austin, Texas. After moving to New Braunfels, he worked with his aunt in in her restaurant before opening El Nopalito #1. After much success, he opened El Nopalito #2 in 2010 and El Nopalito #3 in 2012. El Nopalito is a family owned business with family running his establishments serving authentic TEX-MEX family recipes.
The fresh cookies, pastries, pies and cakes from Naegelin’s Bakery are of historic proportions and timeless quality. It’s all in the preparation. The Granzin family still uses recipes developed by the Naegelin family during more than a century of experimentation to get the right ingredients. As guests walk into the front door of the bakery, the sweet smell of baked foods engulfs you like a warm blanket. The glass cases are full of what seems like an almost endless array of cookies and pastries in a rainbow of colors. The bakery is still famous for their strudels that Naegelin perfected years ago. The Granzin’s have added terrific sausage kolaches in addition to the menu of fruit filled kolac
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Naegelin's Bakery
129 S Seguin AveThe fresh cookies, pastries, pies and cakes from Naegelin’s Bakery are of historic proportions and timeless quality. It’s all in the preparation. The Granzin family still uses recipes developed by the Naegelin family during more than a century of experimentation to get the right ingredients. As guests walk into the front door of the bakery, the sweet smell of baked foods engulfs you like a warm blanket. The glass cases are full of what seems like an almost endless array of cookies and pastries in a rainbow of colors. The bakery is still famous for their strudels that Naegelin perfected years ago. The Granzin’s have added terrific sausage kolaches in addition to the menu of fruit filled kolac
American Restaurant – Breakfast & Lunch. German American Bakery. German & Italian Dinner. It’s a combo.
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Fork & Spoon
651 I-35BLAmerican Restaurant – Breakfast & Lunch. German American Bakery. German & Italian Dinner. It’s a combo.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. By design, not much has physically changed since the Hall was first built. The 6,000 square foot dance hall with a high pitched tin roof still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. Advertisement signs from the 1930s and 40s still hang in the old hall and around the stage. In the 1800s, Gruene Hall held weekly dances and played host to everything from traveling salesmen to high school graduations to badger fights. Today, the Hall has continued to be a center for the Gruene and Central Texas socia
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Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdGruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. By design, not much has physically changed since the Hall was first built. The 6,000 square foot dance hall with a high pitched tin roof still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. Advertisement signs from the 1930s and 40s still hang in the old hall and around the stage. In the 1800s, Gruene Hall held weekly dances and played host to everything from traveling salesmen to high school graduations to badger fights. Today, the Hall has continued to be a center for the Gruene and Central Texas socia
Martini bar with over 25 delicious martinis, plus a full bar and a small selection of wine and bottled beer. Great place to hang out with some friends.
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Gruene Tini's
2351 Gruene Lake DrMartini bar with over 25 delicious martinis, plus a full bar and a small selection of wine and bottled beer. Great place to hang out with some friends.
Located in a 1940’s era pole barn that originally was used to house sheep and hogs, Tavern in the Gruene is unique Texas hangout situated less than a mile from the Gruene Historic District right next to Gruene Homestead Inn. “The Tavern” is a Live music venue.
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Tavern in the Gruene
830 Gruene RdLocated in a 1940’s era pole barn that originally was used to house sheep and hogs, Tavern in the Gruene is unique Texas hangout situated less than a mile from the Gruene Historic District right next to Gruene Homestead Inn. “The Tavern” is a Live music venue.
They boast a smoke-free friendly atmosphere and a huge selection of drinks to choose from. Check out their up-coming events below or rate the different beers on their beer list.
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Black Whale Pub
367 Main PlazaThey boast a smoke-free friendly atmosphere and a huge selection of drinks to choose from. Check out their up-coming events below or rate the different beers on their beer list.
Entertainment & Activities
Rockin ‘R’ River Rides is the one stop shop for all an enthusiast’s tubbing, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding and equipment needs for New Braunfels, Texas. The only outfitter on both the Guadalupe and Comal river and voted Best Outfitter for 18 years running. Rockin ‘R’ River Rides has been doing business in New Braunfels for 37 years. Two guys who had a dream back in 1979 made it come true, and patrons all thank them from the bottom of their hearts. What started with 50 tubes, 2 lawn chairs, their personal pick-ups and a small patch of ground has grown beyond their wildest dreams.
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Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdRockin ‘R’ River Rides is the one stop shop for all an enthusiast’s tubbing, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding and equipment needs for New Braunfels, Texas. The only outfitter on both the Guadalupe and Comal river and voted Best Outfitter for 18 years running. Rockin ‘R’ River Rides has been doing business in New Braunfels for 37 years. Two guys who had a dream back in 1979 made it come true, and patrons all thank them from the bottom of their hearts. What started with 50 tubes, 2 lawn chairs, their personal pick-ups and a small patch of ground has grown beyond their wildest dreams.
The Guadalupe River’s crystal clear water is one of the most beautiful stretches of Texas. Storytelling, swimming, and yes, an occasional water fight is an unforgettable experience. Float trips are variable due to the fluctuations in release rates from Canyon Dam, but there are usually trips from 2 1/2 to 8 hours available. Paddlers can travel at their own pace. Check out the latest current river conditions, Inflatable kayaks and tubes are also available for rent.
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Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene RdThe Guadalupe River’s crystal clear water is one of the most beautiful stretches of Texas. Storytelling, swimming, and yes, an occasional water fight is an unforgettable experience. Float trips are variable due to the fluctuations in release rates from Canyon Dam, but there are usually trips from 2 1/2 to 8 hours available. Paddlers can travel at their own pace. Check out the latest current river conditions, Inflatable kayaks and tubes are also available for rent.
Schlitterbahn has been the ticket to summer fun for over 35 years. The first family of water parks has become an integrated part of South Texas summer, and grew to include Kansas City, Kansas in 2010. Schlitterbahn has five unique water park destinations. At every Schlitterbahn you will find tubing rivers, uphill water coasters, Boogie Bahn surfing rides, Torrent Tidal Wave Rivers and picnic areas with shade.
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Park wodny Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveSchlitterbahn has been the ticket to summer fun for over 35 years. The first family of water parks has become an integrated part of South Texas summer, and grew to include Kansas City, Kansas in 2010. Schlitterbahn has five unique water park destinations. At every Schlitterbahn you will find tubing rivers, uphill water coasters, Boogie Bahn surfing rides, Torrent Tidal Wave Rivers and picnic areas with shade.
If you are looking for a great place for tubing in New Braunfels, TX or anywhere in the central Texas area, this is the place to be. Come one, come all and have a great time on the Crystal Clear Waters of the Comal River. Most people hear about the Guadalupe River and unfortunately do not get the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Comal River. We are located right on the shoreline of the Comal River…
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Texas Tubes
250 Meusebach StIf you are looking for a great place for tubing in New Braunfels, TX or anywhere in the central Texas area, this is the place to be. Come one, come all and have a great time on the Crystal Clear Waters of the Comal River. Most people hear about the Guadalupe River and unfortunately do not get the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Comal River. We are located right on the shoreline of the Comal River…
Like on the Discovery Tour, where you’ll see massive, otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Or, explore the Hidden Passages Tour, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in every shadow. Take to the skies high above Texas, as you ascend the Canopy Challenge, or for a true test, try tackling one of the adventure tours. Experience a sense of discovery finding your way through our AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup, a 5,000-square foot outdoor maze. And if you want some good old-fashioned fun, look no further than the Mining Company, where you mine and pan for gems, fossils and other treasures.
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Jaskinie Natural Bridge
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdLike on the Discovery Tour, where you’ll see massive, otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Or, explore the Hidden Passages Tour, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in every shadow. Take to the skies high above Texas, as you ascend the Canopy Challenge, or for a true test, try tackling one of the adventure tours. Experience a sense of discovery finding your way through our AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup, a 5,000-square foot outdoor maze. And if you want some good old-fashioned fun, look no further than the Mining Company, where you mine and pan for gems, fossils and other treasures.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch has taken to heart the care of animals from all over the world for over 30 years. With over 450-acres of natural, scenic, protected environment where animal populations thrive, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch takes pride in showcasing and sharing with you amazing creatures from all over the world. The safari trek covers miles of the scenic Texas Hill Country and takes visitors about an hour to an hour-and-a-half to drive through once, multiple treks are encouraged as every trip through the ranch is a different adventure. One part education, one part preservation; mixing it up for a day full of fun and adventure.
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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RdNatural Bridge Wildlife Ranch has taken to heart the care of animals from all over the world for over 30 years. With over 450-acres of natural, scenic, protected environment where animal populations thrive, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch takes pride in showcasing and sharing with you amazing creatures from all over the world. The safari trek covers miles of the scenic Texas Hill Country and takes visitors about an hour to an hour-and-a-half to drive through once, multiple treks are encouraged as every trip through the ranch is a different adventure. One part education, one part preservation; mixing it up for a day full of fun and adventure.