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Posted: 3/18/2017 2:15:30 PM EDT
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Buc-ees
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Posted: 3/18/2017 6:56:51 PM EDT
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Best steak in New Braunfels is Myrons.
Be prepared to spend $150 - $200 for a couple |
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Posted: 3/18/2017 9:28:44 PM EDT
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Gruene Hall
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Posted: 3/18/2017 9:41:33 PM EDT
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Myron's for steak, Clear Springs Restaurant for chicken fried steak or fried catfish (their onion rings are top notch too), nothing great Mexican-food related - unless you like Tex-Mex... Chuy's in San Marcos is good stuff. If you make it to the West side of Canyon Lake, Granny D's for breakfast and the Antler Cafe for lunch. The Reel Seafood Restaurant is decent too.
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Posted: 3/18/2017 11:07:22 PM EDT
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I'm honestly not sure what "Tex-Mex" is. Sounds like "Texas-ized mexican food."
Chicken fried tacos? Compared to what we get in PA that passes for mexican, I'm sure it will be awesome. |
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Posted: 3/18/2017 11:26:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/19/2017 1:20:37 AM EDT
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I'm honestly not sure what "Tex-Mex" is. Sounds like "Texas-ized mexican food." Chicken fried tacos? Compared to what we get in PA that passes for mexican, I'm sure it will be awesome. In the same way, Americans from the south have different food and culture different than Americans from the north. ETA: good wiki article about Tex mex - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex-Mex |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 10:24:50 AM EDT
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Myrons, mcadoo, gennaros, Granzins Bbq, infernos pizza, mozies.
Naeglins, maybe friesenhaus ( haven't been to haus yet). Don't bother looking for houses east of 35. Go west and start around 1863 and 46. Unless you like small lots and cookie cutter, then go east. Area is growning and expanding east and west at a ridiculous rate. If it's warm enough can try to get down to the Comal and hang out. Cruise around Gruene. Depending on budget check out Wimberley area/ west hays county for homes. Wouldn't go any farther south than bracken (3009/35). Edit: Mexican food I'd go to Hanna's. I'd skip el nopalitos. Can give los gallos a shot, they are ok. Herbert's isn't bad. |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 1:42:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/19/2017 2:31:57 PM EDT
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My cousin has a bbq and burger restaurant in Wimberly that I still haven't been able to go visit. But I have had his food for years and he and his family are good people. They might be able to give you some pointers for the area, too.
The Back Porch: http://backporchwimberley.com/index.html https://g.co/kgs/75T4a3 |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 4:41:02 PM EDT
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I'm just south of there and you've gotten the best recommendations I can think of for NB TX.
This area, including Austin are internationally known for their restaurants and you will have NO trouble finding a place to stuff your face with whatever you want. Be carefull where you buy and pay attention to flood-zones in NBTX. Don't buy a house in a flood zone near the river. |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 10:47:53 PM EDT
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You will need money, lots of it.
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Posted: 3/20/2017 8:14:00 AM EDT
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was nice in the 70's Real Texas moved west.
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Posted: 3/20/2017 12:07:00 PM EDT
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Not sure what you are looking for but make sure it has water and electricity. Those are expense to get installed if not. My sister has 10 acres overlooking the lake, it's heaven.
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Posted: 3/21/2017 7:18:28 PM EDT
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I'm down here, initially in the DFW area for tonight.
First impressions: 1 - Love the weather. 2 - The way roads, road signs, and vehicular travel is organized here is completely fucking bizarre to me coming from the tri-state area. 3 - I ate absolutely heavenly BBQ for lunch. Brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage, turkey, ribs, and chicken. It's no joke. 4 - The people seem nice. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and helpful. Is there is some kind of general fashion statement for young men that involves those squashy fidel castro looking hats pulled down low onto the head, baggy pants, work boots and a sort of droopy posture? It looks like a thing. I've seen too many like this for it not to be. I could give a shit, but it's something that stood out. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 7:33:19 PM EDT
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I'm honestly not sure what "Tex-Mex" is. Sounds like "Texas-ized mexican food." Chicken fried tacos? Compared to what we get in PA that passes for mexican, I'm sure it will be awesome. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 7:37:01 PM EDT
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I'm down here, initially in the DFW area for tonight. First impressions: 1 - Love the weather. 2 - The way roads, road signs, and vehicular travel is organized here is completely fucking bizarre to me coming from the tri-state area. 3 - I ate absolutely heavenly BBQ for lunch. Brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage, turkey, ribs, and chicken. It's no joke. 4 - The people seem nice. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and helpful. Is there is some kind of general fashion statement for young men that involves those squashy fidel castro looking hats pulled down low onto the head, baggy pants, work boots and a sort of droopy posture? It looks like a thing. I've seen too many like this for it not to be. I could give a shit, but it's something that stood out. Traveling the country I'm always glad to be back in Texas, our road systems will eventually make sense. We like to drive fast too, unless you're on i35, which can suck donkey dick |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 8:00:19 PM EDT
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I'm down here, initially in the DFW area for tonight. First impressions: 1 - Love the weather. 2 - The way roads, road signs, and vehicular travel is organized here is completely fucking bizarre to me coming from the tri-state area. 3 - I ate absolutely heavenly BBQ for lunch. Brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage, turkey, ribs, and chicken. It's no joke. 4 - The people seem nice. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and helpful. Is there is some kind of general fashion statement for young men that involves those squashy fidel castro looking hats pulled down low onto the head, baggy pants, work boots and a sort of droopy posture? It looks like a thing. I've seen too many like this for it not to be. I could give a shit, but it's something that stood out. However, that said, you will QUICKLY get used to not having to drive 55mph everywhere you go, trust me. The wardrobe here could be that people are packing GLOCKS more so than in your home state? I wear baggy shirts to keep my gun hidden, too :D |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 9:28:46 PM EDT
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Naw, we pack more than you guys do for sure.
I've seen orders of magnitude more signs about where I can't carry here than in Pennsylvania. And in TX they apparently carry the force of law (or claim to). In PA all they can ask you to do is leave. This is some kind of droopy/sloppy look. It's a specific age group from mid 20's to mid 30's that dresses how I am describing. Like this: 
But with a dirty tee shirt, loose carhartt style pants, and work boots. With a deliberately slow slouchy walk. I will try and get some photos of this. Just went out for tex-mex. It was really good, but that BBQ I had for lunch was just heavenly. I'll have dreams about it. It was from here: http://www.meatuanywhere.com/ They gave us samples of anything they wanted. Ribs were okay, but everything else was outrageously good. Especially brisket and that sausage. I am getting used to the roads, but yeah, the I35 traffic is literally worse than center city Phila I-95. Good call on that. I found some tequilas that aren't available back home. I'll be taking back some Christmas gifts. I am off to Austin after rush hour tomorrow AM. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 9:51:01 PM EDT
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Naw, we pack more than you guys do for sure. I've seen orders of magnitude more signs about where I can't carry here than in Pennsylvania. And in TX they apparently carry the force of law (or claim to). In PA all they can ask you to do is leave. This is some kind of droopy/sloppy look. It's a specific age group from mid 20's to mid 30's that dresses how I am describing. Like this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31EDR7YB60L.jpg But with a dirty tee shirt, loose carhartt style pants, and work boots. With a deliberately slow slouchy walk. I will try and get some photos of this. Just went out for tex-mex. It was really good, but that BBQ I had for lunch was just heavenly. I'll have dreams about it. It was from here: http://www.meatuanywhere.com/ They gave us samples of anything they wanted. Ribs were okay, but everything else was outrageously good. Especially brisket and that sausage. I am getting used to the roads, but yeah, the I35 traffic is literally worse than center city Phila I-95. Good call on that. I found some tequilas that aren't available back home. I'll be taking back some Christmas gifts. I am off to Austin after rush hour tomorrow AM. 30.06 - no concealed carry 30.07 - no open carry (concealed okay) 51% - more than 51% of income is from on premises alcohol sales, so no carry |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 10:17:33 PM EDT
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If you're staying in Austin, you are stuck with 35. IF you're traveling South to New Braunfels exit SH-130 toll North of Austin and take that to either 45 (Buda/cabelas right at end of 45 toll) which goes back to 35. Or take 130 to HWY46 which will get you into New Braunfels.
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Posted: 3/22/2017 3:45:58 PM EDT
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Getting out of DFW and going South totally changed my opinion of the road situation. It's a city thing. VERY smooth sailing once out of the city.
I'm in Austin now. Prepping for work stuff tomorrow. One thing that hit me cleanly here, is the amount of pride there is both of the USA and of Texas itself. There are state flags virtually everywhere a US flag is. Even the waffle in the hotel was Texas shaped. A thousand Bravos on you guys for that. |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 3:03:34 AM EDT
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I live in Austin, but I work in New Braunfels.
Here's a list of what my co-workers who live locally recommend: Tex-Mex: Los Gallos BBQ: Cooper's, CBQ Seafood: McAdoo's Steak: Myron's Variety: Gruene River Grill Chili: Phoenix Saloon Pizza: Oregano's, Inferno's The steak and seafood places are expensive, but I can't tell you if they are worth it or not because I haven't eaten there. There are LOTS of good places in Austin to eat. |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 5:23:32 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/23/2017 7:42:37 PM EDT
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Getting out of DFW and going South totally changed my opinion of the road situation. It's a city thing. VERY smooth sailing once out of the city. I'm in Austin now. Prepping for work stuff tomorrow. One thing that hit me cleanly here, is the amount of pride there is both of the USA and of Texas itself. There are state flags virtually everywhere a US flag is. Even the waffle in the hotel was Texas shaped. A thousand Bravos on you guys for that. I'm from NY, and while I don't look to NY for advice on much, I Do wish the state would eliminate all the YIELD signs. |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 7:50:04 PM EDT
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The urban areas are pretty silly like that yes. But TX has some work to do with the way it manages traffic and traffic patterns. I'm from NY, and while I don't look to NY for advice on much, I Do wish the state would eliminate all the YIELD signs. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Getting out of DFW and going South totally changed my opinion of the road situation. It's a city thing. VERY smooth sailing once out of the city. I'm in Austin now. Prepping for work stuff tomorrow. One thing that hit me cleanly here, is the amount of pride there is both of the USA and of Texas itself. There are state flags virtually everywhere a US flag is. Even the waffle in the hotel was Texas shaped. A thousand Bravos on you guys for that. I'm from NY, and while I don't look to NY for advice on much, I Do wish the state would eliminate all the YIELD signs. |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 8:13:33 PM EDT
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I'm honestly not sure what "Tex-Mex" is. Sounds like "Texas-ized mexican food." Chicken fried tacos? Compared to what we get in PA that passes for mexican, I'm sure it will be awesome. There's great BBQ in Lockhart nearby, but one of my favorite spots is Hays County BBQ on 35 in San Marcos. You'll pass right by it. Good brisket, sausage and sauce are awesome, as is their tater salad. ETA Gristmill in Gruene is good shit too. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 9:38:34 PM EDT
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I have lived in New Braunfels, TX over 30 years. Pat's Place for general food, Granzines BBQ, Union Station for breakfast, Los Galogas and Nopolitos on the loop or Adobe Verde on Business 81 for Tex Mex. the Grits Mill for food and Oma's Secert Garden for relaxation and beer. There are a ton of other places as NBTX has a lot of Snow Birds in the winter and tourists in the summer.
As for houses, the hill is where you want to be. These are the houses west of Landa St. and inside of Loop 337. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:11:49 PM EDT
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What a fantastic trip guys, thanks for all the great advice. I'm back in freezing, rainy Philadelphia.
Gruene, NB, and the canyon lake area beyond that were my favorites, and were just gorgeous in every regard. Gruene itself was amazing and we spent a whole evening there walking around, eating and having drinks. I liked San Antonio a lot as well. We also made it down there. The locals everywhere we went were friendly and helpful. My wife is a beach person, so our next investigation will be down closer to the coast. I figure I will focus on the areas outside of Corpus. Alice Calallen Rockport Refugio Sinton Any advice on these, send away. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 8:56:58 AM EDT
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I'm gonna hop in and be the naysayer.
The Texas coast sucks. It just does. Brown water, jelly fish, not so great beaches. Bugs swarming from the dunes. For coastal I much prefer Florida. I'd rather live in NB and go to the river every day in summer (cold, clear, flowing water) than be on the Texas coast. Flame on. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 2:29:12 PM EDT
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I think that's fair to say, and we will have to see for ourselves.
Forewarned is forearmed. We are also going to look at the pan handle of FL. North of Pensacola/Panama City, etc. It actually seems like land (enough to shoot on) is more affordable there. There's just so much I love about Texas, especially having been there. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 9:02:55 PM EDT
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The Texas coast does suck. Mosquito's galore, dive bombing sea gulls, hot and humid, and constant wind is what you will find. Plus due the the gulf currents all the trash the commie in Cuba dump into the ocean wash up on the beaches.
The Red Neck Riviera in the Florida pan handle is much nicer. Don't underestimate the hours of fun being a river drunk. New Braunfels raises being a river drunk to all time highs. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 10:40:35 PM EDT
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I grew up on the banks of the Comal river at the tube chute. For 15 years I spent summers on the water there. Before all the bullshit fees and laws and repealed laws.
Hours and years of fun in the sun with crystal clear cool water. I've floated, swum, kayaked, and snorkeled it. Hundreds of times. I'm 2-3 hours from the Texas coast, and 14 hours from the Florida coast. I'll drive to Florida and rent a hotel for a week before I'll spend a day at the Texas coast. If you go spend a day at the river, grab a cooler, fill it with ice and beer and snacks. Drive to the "float inn" behind the mill. Park in their fenced lot. Grab your shit, pay ~$20 to walk through their property to the river and park in their lot for the day. Hang out past their property line on the water line and drink and eat and have fun because you're outside their liquor license area. On the off chance the 16 yr old at the desk asks to search your cooler (hasn't happened in 5 years) toss them a $10 and go on with your activities. Then at the end of the day grab your shit, walk 20 yards to your car, and go safely home. With the above knowledge you can now be a local. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 10:48:42 PM EDT
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It takes a bit to learn to love the TX gulf coast. I had a place on Bolivar Peninsula for 15 years and was getting close until Hurricane Ike took it out.
Try Rockport. |
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