A while back, we took to Facebook to ask a not-so-simple question: You can only eat one thing from one Boerne restaurant for the rest of your life. What is it? And it turns out, lots of locals have strong opinions on what the best things to eat are around town!
So we compiled the answers (and added a few personal favorites) into a guide to serve as your food roadmap for the next year!
Check out these 68 foods from local restaurants that you need to try!
Featured: The Pioneers Chicken Prego Sandwich (with Peri-Peri)
Listen, if you like spicy, change whatever plans you have today and head to Pioneers Meats & International Deli at 312 River Rd.
This grilled chicken sandwich (choose peri-peri sauce) is simply out of this world.
Over the last couple weeks we’ve tried all their dried meats, the sausage rolls, the classic breakfast sandwich, the pepper steak pie, the family meal (yes, a full family dinner to-go!) and more. I know… that’s a lot ha!
And we simply can’t recommend this spot enough.
For that reason, we’re proud to partner with them to make sure you know to give them a try… you’ll be hooked.
28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen
- Nashville Hot Wings
Perfectly crispy and with just the right amount of spice. - Hill Country Totchos
A deliciously indulgent twist on loaded tater tots. Topped with brisket.
Boerne Epicure Gourmet Market
- Viva Texas
Pepper-smoked turkey, smoked gouda cheese, chipotle mayo and cranberry-jalapeño compote… - London Pub
Beef, cheddar, horseradish sauce… yum! - Ciao Sandwich Italia
Gigantic and packed with flavor. Share it or savor it solo.
Boerne Grill
- Bean and Cheese with Bacon Taco
Complete with Chris’s homemade red sauce—simple and delicious. - Broken Yolk BLT
A hearty twist on a classic.
Brantley’s Bistro (259)
- Fries
They are magical – the best in Boerne - Lamb Sliders
The caramelized onions put these over the top
Bumdoodlers
- Bum’s Old Smokey
Locally celebrated, and as classic as it gets. - The Brainstorm
A local favorite that never disappoints.
Bear Moon Bakery
- Cheesy Pigs
Sausage, bread, cheese… need we say more?
Black Board BBQ
- SmokeStack Burger
1/2 lb of Fresh Ground Beef Brisket Burger with fried onions. Wow wow wow. - Quail Lolipops
Like fancy fried chicken appetizers… but better,
Casa Amaya Pupuseria & Taqueria
- Pupusas
Salvadoran specialty that’s unique and delicious.
Centinela Mexican Restaurant & Bar
- Molcajete
A sizzling and savory standout.
Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.
- Fries
Crispy, golden, and a perfect pairing with their craft beers. - Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich
Gigantic, flavorful, and perfectly crispy. - Bier Buns
A comforting and shareable sleeper hit.
Compadres Hill Country Cocina
- Birria Tacos
Juicy and flavorful—truly a crowd-pleaser. - Brisket Chili
A warm, hearty dish with a smoky kick. - Annie Bowl with Beef
A dish packed with rich flavors. - Wela’s Fideo
Comfort food done right. Get there early – sells out quick.
Cypress Grille
- Steak
Perfectly cooked and always satisfying. - Lamb Chops
Tender and expertly seasoned. - Rib Eyes
A carnivore’s dream. - Airline Chicken with Penne
A standout pasta dish.
Dark Side Pizza
- Dark Side Pizza
Loaded with toppings and bursting with flavor.
Dodging Duck Brewhaus
- Heart of Boerne Salad
Fresh, local ingredients make this a standout. - Cobb Salad
A hearty, satisfying choice. - Brewhaus Burger
A classic done to perfection. - Artichoke Panini
Available only on weekdays, but worth the wait.
El Chaparral
- Puffy Tacos
A Tex-Mex favorite locals rave about.
El Rio Mexican Restaurant
- Chicken Fried Steak
Crispy, hearty, and perfect comfort food. - Monterrey Chicken
Packed with flavor. - Heather Special
A personalized favorite.
Fritze’s BBQ & Catering
- BBQ Baked Potato
Loaded and delicious. - Staci Salad
A fresh and flavorful option.
Hamby’s
- The Double
This is upscaled fast food at its best
Hungry Horse
- Bacon Cheeseburger with Swiss Cheese and Onion Rings
The ultimate diner meal. - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy and packed with flavor. - Fried Chicken Tender Plate
A family-friendly favorite. - Grilled Chicken Club
Light yet satisfying. - Fried Mushrooms
A great appetizer to share.
Indulge
- Bao Buns
So happy we discovered these since Small Batch Baodega ended their bao buns! Hoison duck, pickled cabbage, and sesame. - Truffle Fries
Fresh black truffle with parmesan.
Kleins Smokehaus
- Burnt Ends
Tender, smoky bites of barbecue heaven. - Chopped Brisket
Perfectly seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth good. - Chopped Beef Sandwich
One of the best values for lunch in town.
LaFours Restaurant
- Fried Shrimp
Crispy and delicious.
Las Guitarras Cocina Mexicana
- Blue Corn Enchiladas with Red Chile
A unique take on a classic dish. - New Mexico’s Favorite Stacked Enchiladas with Christmas Chile
A bold and flavorful choice. - Soup
Comfort in a bowl. - Queso
Creamy and irresistible.
Lupe’s Local Mex-Tex
- Chips & Queso with Extra Pico
A simple classic done right. - Veggie Burrito with Extra Spicy Salsa
A fresh and flavorful vegetarian option.
Magues Cafe
- Magues Special Taco
A unique twist on the classic breakfast taco. - Enchiladas
Cheesy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing.
Mary’s Tacos
- Any of Their Breakfast Tacos
Endlessly customizable and always fresh. - Asada Quesadillas
While known for breakfast tacos, these quesadillas shine. - Chips and Salsa
Some of the best tortilla chips in town, and only $2.50.
N’s Thai
- Drunken Noodles
Spicy, flavorful, and authentic. - Pad Kee Mao with Wings
A unique pairing of savory dishes.
Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar
- Lobster
Fresh, decadent, and worth every bite.
Pizza Volterra
- Prosciutto e Fichi
Our current favorite on the menu. Fig on pizza… don’t let it throw you off. Also, their crust is awesome. - Meatball Sandwich
The pizza is delicious, but some people swear that the Meatball Sandwich is the sleeper you need to know about.
Valeria Restaurant
- Spicy Linguine Pescatore
This upscale dish with lobster is a bit spicy and just outstanding. Sometimes they will sub scallops depending on what seafood is available fresh that day.
Boerne’s food scene offers everything from comfort food to inventive new dishes. Which of these will you try first? Did we miss any that should be added? Let us know in the comments!
Volterra pizza from Volterra Italy to mainstream Boerne, Authenic Tuscany pizza, opening Labor Day. Stay tuned. It’s a secret
The Creek is a perfect spot for a special night out. Great atmosphere service was excellent & our food was spectacular.
Really? “68 Best Foods in Boerne, According to Locals”? Don’t you mean you just made a list of all the restaurants in Boerne? You listed several with basically the same, or close to the same, menu. What? Don’t act appalled. So, this is basically a list of those contestants that vaguely can be classified as a restaurant, which you decided to bestow upon them, each and every one of them, a participation trophy. Everybody can’t have the BEST brisket/barbecue? And you listed restaurants… wooh… you listed a seafood restaurant that is easily beaten by opening a pouch of tuna fish from off the shelf at Wal-Mart. Another that sells a “Reuben” that cost $18.00 that is nowhere near a Reuben sandwich (the comparison, recipe wise, is so bad it’s like comparing a firetruck to a fence post – they aren’t the same thing). Look, I’m not trying to be a jerk about this, but it really gets old when somebody is kicking sand in your face while asking you how do you like the beach. Or is it that you just needed to fill some time and waste some space on a web page? How about this? Go back, do more research. Actually ask people, more than your friends sitting in your living room, what are their favorite restaurants/food in Boerne. I suggest doing so because your list does a disservice to those restaurants and dishes that are truly note worthy.
No mention of BTH! Boerne Taco House!?! Does a restaurant on the list pay to be listed? The BEST Mex in Boerne…not even close.
Go by after church on a Sunday…usually packed. Ask to say hello to Carlos the owner.