Guidebook for Castroville
Food Scene
The Habys were one of the original founding families of Castroville. This bakery has been here for decades.
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Haby's Alsatian Bakery
207 Old US Hwy 90 EThe Habys were one of the original founding families of Castroville. This bakery has been here for decades.
This is where the locals go to eat. It's not "fine dining," but there's a pretty decent salad bar, a good selection of burgers and other food you would expect from a roadside grill. Their nachos are the thing that everyone raves about. Good food, live music sometimes, and a laid back atmosphere. Open 5-9pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
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Cora's 471 Grill
2204 FM471This is where the locals go to eat. It's not "fine dining," but there's a pretty decent salad bar, a good selection of burgers and other food you would expect from a roadside grill. Their nachos are the thing that everyone raves about. Good food, live music sometimes, and a laid back atmosphere. Open 5-9pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Very good restaurant. Build up an appetite and have a nice walk there.
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Castroville Cafe
309 Lafayette St Very good restaurant. Build up an appetite and have a nice walk there.
Amazing Italian food served in a historic home, walking distance from our place. the prices are quite low, the quality is excellent, and the portions are generous. Their pizza is great.
As of early 2022 they did not have an alcohol license so you can bring in your own beer or wine and pay a small cork fee.
Luigi's ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1403 Angelo StreetAmazing Italian food served in a historic home, walking distance from our place. the prices are quite low, the quality is excellent, and the portions are generous. Their pizza is great.
As of early 2022 they did not have an alcohol license so you can bring in your own beer or wine and pay a small cork fee.
Coffees, teas, sweets, and simple sandwiches served in a cute, old filling station.
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Magnolia Filling Station
1101 Fiorella StCoffees, teas, sweets, and simple sandwiches served in a cute, old filling station.
Andrea's Mexican Restaurant
901 US 90VERY good breakfast tacos. Breakfast and lunch are served here.
Tony's Food Truck
1302 US 90GOOD mangonadas when they are open.
Paris St. Po'Boys
1302 Fiorella StreetIt is an easy walk to dine there. I think only dinner is served.
Sightseeing
Joseph Schorp, the man who built the house and cabin on our property and the original owner, was the carpenter who built the pews in this church. It's a beautiful old Catholic church right on the town square.
St. Louis Catholic Church
610 Madrid StreetJoseph Schorp, the man who built the house and cabin on our property and the original owner, was the carpenter who built the pews in this church. It's a beautiful old Catholic church right on the town square.
Castroville was one of the very first cities to have electricity because of the water mill on site that was converted to generate power. The original hotel is still operated there and had a "facelift" in 2016.
Landmark Inn State Historic Site
402 Florence StCastroville was one of the very first cities to have electricity because of the water mill on site that was converted to generate power. The original hotel is still operated there and had a "facelift" in 2016.
The sight of one of the most famous battles in American history, the Alamo is located in downtown San Antonio, about 30 minutes from Castroville.
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Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaThe sight of one of the most famous battles in American history, the Alamo is located in downtown San Antonio, about 30 minutes from Castroville.
The headwaters of the San Antonio River. Depending on how much it's been raining in the years or months before you arrive, the water might be trickling out of the ground, or flooding up. Either way, it's fascinating to see a river start by coming up out of the ground. There is a nice park and walkways nearby and it's located on the campus of The University of Incarnate Word, so it's free to visit.
The Blue Hole
The headwaters of the San Antonio River. Depending on how much it's been raining in the years or months before you arrive, the water might be trickling out of the ground, or flooding up. Either way, it's fascinating to see a river start by coming up out of the ground. There is a nice park and walkways nearby and it's located on the campus of The University of Incarnate Word, so it's free to visit.
Totally free, this amazing art experience uses the side of a historic church as a canvas for light and video projection that tells a story about the history of San Antonio. This is very close to the River Walk and not too far from the Alamo. If you are headed into San Antonio this is a great way to end the day. Check the internet for show times and days.
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San Antonio - The Saga
115 N Main AveTotally free, this amazing art experience uses the side of a historic church as a canvas for light and video projection that tells a story about the history of San Antonio. This is very close to the River Walk and not too far from the Alamo. If you are headed into San Antonio this is a great way to end the day. Check the internet for show times and days.
While the Alamo is the most famous, there are actually several historic missions along the San Antonio River, all within 20 miles or so of The Alamo. The park service has a map you can print and there is both a driving tour and a bicycle/hiking path for seeing four nearby missions as well as aquaducts, dams, and other historic constructions used by the friars in the early 1700s. Check the NPS website for information. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/upload/SAANmap1.pdf
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrWhile the Alamo is the most famous, there are actually several historic missions along the San Antonio River, all within 20 miles or so of The Alamo. The park service has a map you can print and there is both a driving tour and a bicycle/hiking path for seeing four nearby missions as well as aquaducts, dams, and other historic constructions used by the friars in the early 1700s. Check the NPS website for information. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/upload/SAANmap1.pdf
Parks & Nature
While it doesn't show up on all maps as a road that accesses the river, Vienna St. is actually the best way to get to the Medina River. Koenig Park is between Berlin St. and Vienna. Walking down to the river is via a somewhat steep and kind of bumpy road, but it's worth the short hike. The park itself is a place where they frequently hold festivals and such, but it's not a typical park with playground equipment or sports fields.
Koenig Park
While it doesn't show up on all maps as a road that accesses the river, Vienna St. is actually the best way to get to the Medina River. Koenig Park is between Berlin St. and Vienna. Walking down to the river is via a somewhat steep and kind of bumpy road, but it's worth the short hike. The park itself is a place where they frequently hold festivals and such, but it's not a typical park with playground equipment or sports fields.
This is a more traditional park, with playground equipment, picnic tables, and sports fields. There's also a short, but steep trail to the top of a tall hill in Castroville, sometimes call "Cross Hill" because of the religious crosses there. There is access to the river from the park and if the weather is nice there are usually people getting wet. They do charge a modest fee for using the picnic tables, handled on an honor basis. There is also a community swimming pool here and I believe you can pay a modest visitor fee to use the pool on a daily basis when it's open during the summer.
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Parcul Regional Castroville
816 Alsace AveThis is a more traditional park, with playground equipment, picnic tables, and sports fields. There's also a short, but steep trail to the top of a tall hill in Castroville, sometimes call "Cross Hill" because of the religious crosses there. There is access to the river from the park and if the weather is nice there are usually people getting wet. They do charge a modest fee for using the picnic tables, handled on an honor basis. There is also a community swimming pool here and I believe you can pay a modest visitor fee to use the pool on a daily basis when it's open during the summer.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
1151 US-90In an emergency, they are likely to have what you need.
Essentials
Small town hardware store with a good selection and knowledgeable staff. If they don't have it here, drive a mile east on Hwy 90 to Tractor Supply Co. on the right hand side.
Castroville True Value Hardware
702 Hwy 90 WSmall town hardware store with a good selection and knowledgeable staff. If they don't have it here, drive a mile east on Hwy 90 to Tractor Supply Co. on the right hand side.
This is the vet we use. If you have a pet and need a vet, this is west on 90 to the top of the hill. This is an agricultural community, so vets here have experience with all kinds of animals, from horses, cattle, goats, and sheep to rabbits, dogs, cats, and hamsters.
Castroville Veterinary Clinic
1991 US-90This is the vet we use. If you have a pet and need a vet, this is west on 90 to the top of the hill. This is an agricultural community, so vets here have experience with all kinds of animals, from horses, cattle, goats, and sheep to rabbits, dogs, cats, and hamsters.
Little Alsace Urgent Care Center
1501 Houston StEntertainment & Activities
The San Antonio River Walk has lots of great restaurants, bars, and even some tour boats that run up and down the river.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThe San Antonio River Walk has lots of great restaurants, bars, and even some tour boats that run up and down the river.
Brewery & Pub
While most small breweries are only open on the weekends, this place is open every day except Sunday and they open at 10 am! So if you're headed out for a day of exploring, you can still drop in and get a growler fill for your picnic later on. They serve a limited menu of food items, but the menu seems to grow every time I stop in. Lots of tables, board games, and a super friendly staff and great craft beer.
LT Mesquite Brew Co.
3096 US 90While most small breweries are only open on the weekends, this place is open every day except Sunday and they open at 10 am! So if you're headed out for a day of exploring, you can still drop in and get a growler fill for your picnic later on. They serve a limited menu of food items, but the menu seems to grow every time I stop in. Lots of tables, board games, and a super friendly staff and great craft beer.
Not a brewery or a pub, but if you want craft beer to go and you don't have a growler, this Citgo gas station right in town has an amazing beer selection better than most liquor stores and rivaling even a well-stocked grocery store.
Kwik Food Pantry
1116 US 90Not a brewery or a pub, but if you want craft beer to go and you don't have a growler, this Citgo gas station right in town has an amazing beer selection better than most liquor stores and rivaling even a well-stocked grocery store.