Now, there are many restaurants that are currently under construction, but here are 15 food and drink spots that opened for business in 2022.
Boerne
No line or food behind the glass here.
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Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
After a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q finally opened its first location in Boerne in October. This was also a first for the company as the store was built unlike any other Bill Miller Bar-B-Q before. This new updated exterior and contemporary design is far from the cow skins and wooden interior from other locations.
Only the design is different, the same ice cold sweet tea and Bill Miller Bar-B-Q favorites are all still here. Although, it may be a little odd walking up to the counter instead of going straight to the original cafeteria-style line.
Find it: 31490 I-10, Boerne, TX 78006.
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Bakery Lorraine
This San Antonio favorite bakery expanded in 2022 and launched its first Texas Hill Country location in October. It is the sixth location in the brand, but the first for Boerne. Bakery Lorraine sells macaroons, breakfast sandwiches, parfait, quiche Lorraine, salads, soups, and artisan sandwiches. There are four San Antonio locations and one in Austin.
Find it: 134 Oak Park Drive, Boerne, TX 78006.
El Cazador before they opened in July 2022.
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El Cazador
El Cazador Restaurant and Bar opened in July. They have over 25 cocktails on their menu and are open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant specializes in seafood and Mexican inspired cuisine, according to the El Cazador website. El Cazador serves salads, enchiladas, seafood, burritos, tacos, carne asada, chicken, mole, and more.
Find it: 250 River Road, Boerne, TX 78006.
A California winery is planting its brand in the Hill Country.
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Thirty Eight and Vine
Thirty Eight and Vine offers a rotating wine list with over 40 bottles to choose from. A cool feature at the wine bar is that guests can try a wine at the push of a single button. People use a wine card, head to the dispenser, choose a wine, and enjoy. Thirty Eight and Vine offers 1 oz, 3 oz, and 6 oz pours for people to try new wines without having to pop open a new bottle.
The Boerne location held its official opening on June 11. The company has a Fort Worth location as well, and holds special wine classes and other events throughout the year.
Find it: 302 S. Main St., Boerne, TX 78006.
A new breakfast and lunch cafe called Gather Boerne is coming soon to Boerne northwest of San Antonio. The menu will include sandwiches, salads, fresh breads and pastries.
Gather Boerne
Gather Boerne
Gather Boerne is a restaurant that sits in a renovated 1920s home off Main Street. The restaurant opened this past May and can be rented out for events and has live music. Gather Boerne serves a variety of fresh bites like the apple crumble french toast, braised beef sandwich, and the sweet potato bowl.
Find it: 946 N. School St., Boerne, TX 78006.
These burritos pair well with the Free Roam custom brews.
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Free Roam Brewing Company
Three-time World Series champion Jeremy Affeldt opened his new brewery, Free Roam Brewing Company, in Boerne this past January. The brewery is right on the Hill Country Mile and has cool memorabilia from the pitcher’s playing career. There is a spacious backyard patio where people can sit outside and grab a bite from the food truck parked in the back.
Find it: 325 S. Main St., Boerne, TX 78006.
On the Grind Coffee is preparing to open a new location in Boerne.
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On The Grind
On The Grind opened the company’s 15th store and the first one in Boerne on September 1. The new location is a 639-square-foot drive-thru coffee shop. There are five other Texas Hill Country locations with four in New Braunfels and one in Bulverde. On The Grind doesn’t just serve up cups of java, they also sell flavored energy drinks, smoothies, Italian sodas, teas, and lemonades.
Find it: 1357 S. Main St., Boerne, TX 78006.
New Braunfels
Crumbl Cookies rotates its offerings weekly but keeps some mainstays.
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Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies opened its first New Braunfels location on October 15. The Utah-based cookie company has a weekly cookie menu where different recipes can be found. You can grab a single cookie for $4.50 or a big box of 12 for $38.25.
Find it: 2180 TX-46 Suite 102, New Braunfels, TX 78132.
A Family Pack sampler includes all the meats and two sides, shown here with two extra sides and a half-pound of baby back ribs from Big Bib BBQ. Big Bib BBQ is participating in Black Restaurant Week San Antonio Feb. 21-28.
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Big Bib BBQ
The San Antonio-based barbecue restaurant opened its first Texas Hill Country location on October 2. Big Bib BBQ serves up everything barbecue including ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork sausage, catfish, and more. It is located at the former McBee’s BBQ, which shut down in 2019.
Find it: 508 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130.
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant in New Braunfels.
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Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant opened its first New Braunfels location in early September. The Mexican restaurant serves queso, grilled quail tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, chicken, and ribs. The restaurant has a diverse bunch menu and plenty of craft cocktails. There are three locations in San Antonio and all 29 locations are within Texas.
Find it: 2975 Town Center Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
The Mighty Oak BBQ food truck parked in front of the New Braunfels brick and mortar building.
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Mighty Oak BBQ
This former food truck moved from San Antonio to New Braunfels on September 6. Mighty Oak BBQ dropped the barbecue truck and are now parked front of a new brick and mortar location. The truck used to drive all over Central Texas, but Pam and David Stokem decided New Braunfels was was the perfect place to serve up their sweet and juicy brisket, ribs, sausage, and chicken.
Find it: 1102 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130.
The Rooster with brisket, ham, bacon, cheddar, jalapeno, fried egg, avocado, BBQ sauce on a grilled jalapeno cheddar roll.
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Roost
Roost Chicken Salad and Deli opened on June 1. The restaurant has a variety of sandwiches, soups, and chicken salads. The grand opening was pushed back after a delay in construction. It is the third located of the franchise and the first location in the Texas Hill Country. The “Instagram worthy” sandwiches are big and meaty.
Find it: 2124 Gabriel’s Place, Suite 106, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
San Marcos
The margherita slice of pizza.
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Valentino’s
This pizza spot got a second life after being so popular to so many San Marcos residents. The store was open for 40 years before it got closed down in 2020. Valentino’s reopened their doors in August with new owners, tracking down cooks from the old Valentino’s to try and get the old recipe for pizzas.
Find it: 110 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Anchor Bar in San Marcos opened in the summer and they are serving up wings.
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Anchor Bar
The Anchor Bar opened in San Marcos on June 20. The restaurant and bar specializes in wings, but they also have pizzas and salads. There are TVs on the wall to catch all the games and kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
Find it: 1400 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.
JAX Burger is now open in San Marcos.
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JAX Burgers
JAX Burgers Fries Shakes opened in May. The burger shop began in 2010 and has locations in Old Town Spring, Old Town Pearland, Pearland Shadow Creek, The Woodlands, Pearland Broadway, Shenandoa/Woodlands also. The burger spot is family-owned and they pride themselves on great customer service.
Find it: 117 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666.