Best Restaurants Near Me in New Braunfels, TX
Welcome to your comprehensive guide to dining in New Braunfels, Texas. Browse 238 restaurants by cuisine type or dietary preference, all ranked by customer reviews and ratings.
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⭐ Top Rated Restaurants
Cool Vibes Smoke & Flame
Restaurant
Popular for brisket, BBQ, and jerk chicken
486 Landa St, New Braunfels
Pizza Havana Fusion
Pizza Takeout
Known for taste
1074 Stone Branch, New Braunfels
Motivation Station Nutrition Spot
Health food restaurant
Known for shakes
392 Landa St, New Braunfels
Coronado's Sweet Heat BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Popular for brisket, food truck, and cream corn
1920 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels
Rocky Mountain Crepes
Creperie
Popular for strawberry, food truck, and pesto chicken
1641 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels
Tejas Birria- New Braunfels
Mexican restaurant
Popular for birria tacos, aguas frescas, and consome
399 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels
Taquitos Tepa #2
Taco restaurant
Known for quesabirria
HEB Parking lot!, 2965 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, New Braunfels
Rollo’s Flautas
Mexican restaurant
Known for birria
4626 I 35 N Frontage Rd, New Braunfels
Favorite Neighbor
Restaurant
Popular for wine and tapas
494 N Union Ave, New Braunfels
P.F. Chang's
Chinese restaurant
Popular for birthday, server, and bartender
2982 Cold Spring Dr, New Braunfels
Gruene Historic District
Cultural landmark
Popular for town, live music, and walking
1601 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels
Gruene Grove
Bar
Popular for live music, atmosphere, and bands
1263 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
Los Dos Garcias
Restaurant
Popular for breakfast tacos, salsa, and lunch
1101 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels
Peace.Love.Lumpia
Filipino restaurant
Known for pancit
820 W Nacogdoches St, New Braunfels
New Braunfels Bakery & Cakes
Bakery
Popular for pan dulce, price, and empanadas
1050 I-35 Ste 400, New Braunfels
Gruene Putt Putt
Miniature golf course
Popular for kids, cute, and adults
1632 New Braunfels St, New Braunfels
Tacos 3 Hermanos
Restaurant
Popular for price, breakfast tacos, and burritos
873 FM306, New Braunfels
The Casitas At Gruene
Cottage rental
Popular for river, walking, and place to stay
1185 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
Tacos El Dany
Restaurant
Popular for food truck, mexican, and price
1112 Hwy 46 W, New Braunfels
Das Nutrition Haus
Restaurant
Popular for shakes, healthy, and smoothies
392 Landa St, New Braunfels
Chill-N-Go Tacos
Fast food restaurant
Popular for birria, price, and al pastor
TX-337 Loop, New Braunfels
Pass The Chicken
Restaurant
Popular for banana pudding, fried chicken, and mac n cheese
840 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels
Gruene Hall
Live music venue
Popular for dance hall, river, and honky tonk
1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
Texas Bistro At Park View
American restaurant
Popular for brunch, pecan, and appetizer
1932 S Seguin Ave #209, New Braunfels
Bootleggers Pizza Parlor
Pizza restaurant
Popular for pool tables, mozzarella sticks, and bartender
197 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels
Pollo Regio
Mexican restaurant
Popular for salsa, bar, and cashier
185 I-35, New Braunfels
Freddy C's Bar & Patio
Bar & grill
Popular for bartenders, atmosphere, and game
2031 Central Plaza #101, New Braunfels
The Villa | Gruene, TX
Live music bar
Popular for bartender, patio, and wine
1190 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
Find the Best Restaurants Near You in New Braunfels, Texas
Looking for restaurants near me in New Braunfels, TX? You've come to the right place. Our comprehensive directory features 238 local restaurants, rated and reviewed by real customers just like you.
Whether you're craving pizza, Mexican food, BBQ, Asian cuisine, or looking for specific dietary options like vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free restaurants, we've got you covered. Browse by cuisine type or dietary preference to find your perfect dining spot.
Each restaurant listing includes Google ratings, review counts, current hours, price range, and contact information. Our rankings are based on a combination of review scores and popularity to help you find the best dining experiences in New Braunfels.
Our Data-Driven Ranking Methodology
Unlike simple star-rating lists, we use a Bayesian averaging algorithm to rank restaurants fairly and accurately. This statistical approach solves a common problem: a restaurant with 2 five-star reviews shouldn't rank higher than one with 4.8 stars from 500 reviews.
How It Works
Our algorithm balances two key factors:
- Rating quality - The average star rating from Google reviews
- Rating confidence - The number of reviews (more reviews = more reliable rating)
Restaurants with few reviews are adjusted toward the average rating until they build up enough reviews to prove their quality. This means a new restaurant with just 3 five-star reviews won't immediately jump to #1, but as they accumulate more positive reviews, they'll naturally rise in the rankings.
We also factor in our personal experiences - restaurants marked with the ❤️ badge are places James & Mona have personally visited and loved. These recommendations include what to order and why we keep coming back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants in New Braunfels?
The best restaurants in New Braunfels span a variety of cuisines and price points. Our top-ranked establishments are determined by a combination of Google ratings, review counts, and our proprietary ranking algorithm. Check out our homepage to see the current top 30 restaurants, or browse by cuisine type to find the best in specific categories like BBQ, Mexican, Asian, or Italian food.
What restaurants are open now in New Braunfels?
Our restaurant cards display real-time "Open Now" status badges based on current hours from Google. Simply browse our listings and look for the green "Open" badge to find restaurants currently accepting customers. Hours are updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
Where can I find vegan or vegetarian restaurants in New Braunfels?
Use our dietary preference filters to find vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based restaurants in New Braunfels. We've identified restaurants with dedicated vegan/vegetarian menus or significant plant-based options. You can also filter by other dietary needs including gluten-free, halal, and kosher options.
What are the most popular cuisines in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels offers a diverse dining scene with strong representation in American, Mexican, Asian, Italian, and BBQ cuisines. Browse our cuisine pages to explore restaurants by category, from traditional Texas BBQ to authentic Asian cuisine, wood-fired pizza, and contemporary American fare.
Are there family-friendly restaurants in New Braunfels?
Yes! New Braunfels has many family-friendly restaurants with kid-friendly menus, casual atmospheres, and accommodating service. Look for American restaurants, pizza places, and casual dining establishments which typically cater well to families. Many restaurants also offer outdoor seating and quick service options perfect for dining with children.
How often is the restaurant data updated?
We update our restaurant data regularly from Google Places to ensure you have access to current ratings, reviews, hours, and contact information. Rankings are recalculated with each update to reflect the latest review scores and counts. If you notice outdated information, please let us know!